Elsa's Kitchen

We've been going to Elsa's for take out for years. Located in a little mall, don't let the exterior of the place fool you - their food is always consistently really good and the prices are reasonable. I call in my order for fast, friendly service. The 1/2 chicken dinner or kabob dinner are my favorite.

The best gyro deal in La Mesa. My wife loves these gyros and she's a picky eater. Her favorite drink with the combo is the tall, glass Mexican Coke. The food is consistently the same great quality.

We have been going to Elsa's for the past 10 years - plus! Exceptional service and delicious food! Highly recommended! Can't pick a favorite on the menu, although - they have been so wonderful to us that we have created our own burger - The Chauncey Burger. Thanks for being there for our lunches and dinners. Waving a hand to Martin and Gaby - Will continue to recommend you to ALL!!!

The chicken is always moist and so delicious, they bake and grill the chicken with special seasoning and lemon. I order the half chicken ala carte with a Greek salad. The Gyro meat Is my 2nd favorite because it's never thin they serve so much Gyro meat I can never finish it. The Greek salad is always fresh and I always get extra feta cheese.

Great Gyros!! It was packed with meat. I ordered a side of O-rings too. Good portion. My wife had the Chicken pita sandwich. Meat just fell out of it, it was so packed with chicken. Fried zucchini was good. The only disappointment was the rice pilaf. Not really "pilaf" but it was good. More like white rice with chicken stock. Overall A++ GREAT FOOD

Food still great! Bunch of specials. Food is like home made! Restroom has been out of service for years , just a heads up! Update: 6/8/22 Still amazing food. My favorite is just the traditional cheeseburger meal! Anything you get from this place is a new unfamiliar taste in your watery mouth. I love this place. I moved to north county. When I'm down in San Diego La Mesa. I have to stop by and support the little family kitchen! Thank you Elsa's Kitchen for always making me fresh food! Oh and the chicken sandwhich is a classic! If you are a la mesa native. This is a must spot. The food is extremely fresh , from scratch. It's not like other food places , that make you feel crazy full or bloated. The price and specials they have make it worth every penny. There main is "greek" but honestly everything on the menu is great! Especially the burgers and crispy chicken sandwich! Nice little hidden spot. Very homey feeling. If you are hungry at got the time definitively a cool little joint!

Very good food and friendly service too! The dining room is a little rough... Seems like most people we're doing takeout.