La Mesa, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to La Mesa, California, a vibrant city with a population of 72,069, nestled just east of San Diego. Known for its charming downtown area and the iconic La Mesa Vintage Antique Mall, the city has had its share of culinary ventures. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that once added to La Mesa’s dining scene, showcasing establishments that have shut down, were permanently closed, or are temporarily closed. Explore the flavors of the past and reminisce about these once-beloved eateries.

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Howbouta Chowda – La Mesa – 4305 Crestview Dr
4305 Crestview Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941
Status: Closed Permanently
D & M Holdings – La Mesa – 9001 Grossmont Blvd # 714
9001 Grossmont Blvd # 714
La Mesa, CA 91941
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – La Mesa – 8396 Parkway Dr
8396 Parkway Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Craft Kitchen – La Mesa – 4253 Palm Ave
4253 Palm Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
Status: Closed Permanently
Papalo BBQ – La Mesa – 8323 La Mesa Blvd
8323 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Nekter Juice Bar – La Mesa – 8042 La Mesa Blvd
8042 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Outback Steakhouse – La Mesa – 5628 Lake Murray Blvd
5628 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Lobster – La Mesa – 8703 Murray Dr
8703 Murray Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Chicken Charlie’s Grossmont – La Mesa – 5500 Grossmont Center Dr
5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Cosmos – La Mesa – 8278 La Mesa Blvd
8278 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Toasted Gastrobrunch – La Mesa – La Mesa – 8555 Fletcher Pkwy
8555 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Arigato Restaurant – La Mesa – 5575 Baltimore Dr
5575 Baltimore Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Pintxos Spanish Street Food – La Mesa – 8733 S Broadway
8733 S Broadway
La Mesa, CA 91941
Status: Closed Permanently
Tus Abogados de Accidentes – La Mesa – 7102 University Ave
7102 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Por Favor – La Mesa – 8302 La Mesa Blvd
8302 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Ah-Jijo! Mexican Grill – La Mesa – 5980 Severin Dr Unit 106
5980 Severin Dr Unit 106
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Haritna Mediterranean Restaurant – La Mesa – 7303 El Cajon Blvd
7303 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Tiramisu Trattoria – La Mesa – 8273 La Mesa Blvd
8273 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Boss Bird Kitchen – La Mesa – 8323 La Mesa Blvd
8323 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
The Village House Kalina – La Mesa – 8302 Parkway Dr
8302 Parkway Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Beach Hut Deli – La Mesa – 3703 Avocado Blvd
3703 Avocado Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
Status: Closed Permanently
Vine Cottage – La Mesa – 6062 Lake Murray Blvd #101A
6062 Lake Murray Blvd #101A
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
DANTE’S PIZZA-ITALIAN FOOD РLa Mesa РFood Court, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr Suite 297
Food Court, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr Suite 297
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Slides Burger La Mesa – La Mesa – 7406 University Ave
7406 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Mariscos NoMar – La Mesa – Food Court, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr #07
Food Court, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr #07
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently
Sambo’s – La Mesa – 5270 Baltimore Dr
5270 Baltimore Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Status: Closed Permanently

Sambo's, located at 5270 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, has been converted into an Indian restaurant.