The Mesa Bar & Grill

Name: The Mesa Bar & Grill
Address: 6164 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115, US
Telephone: +16195973461
Price range: $$

AmericanBurgersBar/Pub Fare$$College East

$$ · Moderate
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6164 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
+16195973461
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About

The Mesa Bar & Grill serves smash burgers and comfort food, with weekend brunch and late-night meals.

The Mesa Bar & Grill focuses on burgers and comfort food, with smash burgers as a highlight.

Weekend brunch is one of its meal options.

It also serves late-night meals.

Known for

Smash burgers
Weekend brunch
Late-night kitchen

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 12 AM
Tuesday	11 AM – 12 AM
Wednesday	11 AM – 2 AM
Thursday	11 AM – 2 AM
Friday	11 AM – 2 AM
Saturday	11 AM – 2 AM
Sunday	11 AM – 2 AM

Location

6164 El Cajon Blvd · College East, San Diego

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Brunch · Dinner · Late night · Lunch

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Nearby restaurants

The Vinam Cafe

Mission Bagel - College Ave

Pokedon

L&L Hawaiian BBQ El Cajon Blvd

Wild Thyme Bar and Grill

Barlando