Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Kendall: 12:26 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (786) 803-8213 to confirm.
Location & directions
8528 Mills Dr Suite 307Kendall, FL 33183
About La Mesa Kendall
La Mesa Kendall is a Cuban restaurant you'll find at 8528 Mills Dr Suite 307 in Kendall, Florida. Our Kendall guide covers 2 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
La Mesa Kendall is open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). It stays open late, until 11:30 PM on most nights.
The menu we have on file lists 200 items across 27 sections, including Miami Tapas, Extra Sides, Salads, MIAMI FOOD, and Traditional. Listed prices range from $1.15 to $185.00, with a typical item around $9.95. Dishes worth a look include Tequenos De Queso, White Rice, and Mixed Greens.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free multi-storey car park, free of charge street parking, and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (786) 803-8213 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cuban Restaurant
- Address
- 8528 Mills Dr Suite 307, Kendall, FL 33183
- Phone
- (786) 803-8213
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
- Menu
- 200 items · $1.15–$185.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cuban restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Mesa Kendall’s weekday schedule with 68 other Cuban restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 11:30 PM, later than 91% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 38 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 79% of Cuban restaurants in Florida open on Sundays, and La Mesa Kendall is one of them.
Compared with 68 other Cuban restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cuban restaurants in Florida
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
At La Mesa Kendall the median listed price is $9.95, close to the typical $8.95 for Cuban restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Flan | 41% | $4.99 |
| Cortadito | 38% | $2.58 |
| Tostones | 38% | $4.50 |
| Colada | 35% | $2.25 |
| Malta | 35% | $3.25 |
| Pan con Bistec | 32% | $11.75 |
| Picadillo | 32% | $13.21 |
| Ropa Vieja | 32% | $16.37 |
Calculated from 34 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sport
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free multi-storey car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Mesa Kendall there are 25 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 38 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Latin American & Caribbean (4), Bakeries & Desserts (4), and American (4).
Competition is light: 1 other Cuban restaurant is within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is La Carreta Cuban Cuisine - Kendall, 0.2 mi away.
16 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanOutback Steakhouse< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLa Boulagerie< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsHäagen-Dazs< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodKen’s Healthy Delights0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternShawarma Mediterranean Grill0.2 mi
What to expect at a Cuban restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Mesa Kendall's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is La Mesa Kendall open on Sunday?
Yes, La Mesa Kendall is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is La Mesa Kendall located?
La Mesa Kendall is located at 8528 Mills Dr Suite 307, Kendall, FL 33183.
What is the phone number of La Mesa Kendall?
You can call La Mesa Kendall at (786) 803-8213.
Does La Mesa Kendall offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, La Mesa Kendall offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at La Mesa Kendall?
Menu prices range from $1.15 to $185.00.
Does La Mesa Kendall take reservations?
Yes, La Mesa Kendall accepts reservations.
Is La Mesa Kendall wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is La Mesa Kendall open late?
Yes – La Mesa Kendall is open until 10 PM or later on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near La Mesa Kendall?
There are 38 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Mesa Kendall. Nearby options include Outback Steakhouse (< 0.1 mi), La Boulagerie (< 0.1 mi), and Häagen-Dazs (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Cuban restaurants near La Mesa Kendall?
1 other Cuban restaurant within a mile. The closest is La Carreta Cuban Cuisine - Kendall, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Cuban restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
