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Restaurants Cost in La Mesa, CA — 2026 Price Guide
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in La Mesa, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Ney Restaurant with a 4.5-star rating from 321 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Smokey and The Brisket BBQ and SOBREMESA. The average rating across all listed restaurants in La Mesa is 4.5 stars from 1,385 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in La Mesa range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Restaurants
Restaurants Rankings in La Mesa, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ney Restaurant6062 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 321 |
| #2 | Smokey and The Brisket BBQ5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.3★ | 870 |
| #3 | SOBREMESA8622 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119, USA | 4.7★ | 179 |
| #4 | Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 674 |
| #5 | Hacienda Cazadores8302 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.3★ | 252 |
| #6 | Curbside Eatery & Drinkery8353 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.3★ | 462 |
| #7 | Farmer's Table La Mesa8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.2★ | 3,306 |
| #8 | Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar8555 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 104, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.7★ | 27 |
| #9 | Antica Trattoria5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.6★ | 801 |
| #10 | The Hills Pub8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.6★ | 1,940 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in La Mesa
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Hacienda Cazadores
8302 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
8353 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar
8555 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 104, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Antica Trattoria
5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
The Hills Pub
8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Limoncello Modern Italian
8273 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
9350 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Casa Gabriela
8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
8425 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
4253 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Anthony's Fish Grotto
9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
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