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Espiritu Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Espiritu Mesa

4.8
4.8
37 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
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Espiritu Mesa

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
Mesa

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bienvenidos. James Beard Nominated Chef Roberto Centeno, along with fellow James Beard Nominees Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin would like to welcome you to our cozy little slice of cocktail and comida paradise. Come sit at our bar and choose an adventure, sample unique Agave distillates, crush complicated cocktail concoctions and destroy some delightful and delicious Mexican inspired dishes. Whether drinking or eating is your vice, we should have you covered with some of the best eating and drinking in the valley.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (480) 272-6825
  • Website
    https://www.espiritumesa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Centeno
  • Private party facilities
    For private events and reservations larger than 12 people please email espiritucocktails@gmail.com
  • Location
    123 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-7309
  • Area
    Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Main St. and Macdonald.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Country Club/Main St. Light rail stop.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Lively

  • East Valley

    Best Overall

  • East Valley

    Best Food

  • East Valley

    Best Value

  • East Valley

    Innovative

  • East Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Espiritu Mesa offers a vibrant dining experience with "unique menu" offerings and a "fantastic cocktail menu." Guests rave about the "great food" and "exceptional service," particularly mentioning the attentive staff and standout dishes like the skirt steak and Bacanora beans. While the atmosphere is lively, some find it "a little noisy." Despite occasional service hiccups, Espiritu remains a favorite for its "delicious food" and "cool vibe."

37 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Start to finish the service, food and drinks were amazing!!

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  2. Carlos

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. We had mostly appetizers and they were all good. The birria was excellent and the queso fundido with tomatilllo sauce was unique. Our waitress Cissy was excellent.

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  3. Yolanda

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holy smokes, I have been waiting for months to get a reservation, and boy was it worth it! Went for my birthday dinner and it was part vibes of a club with the great playlist and part fab food and drinks to make the best meal ever. The birria dumplings were so good we ordered another order right after eating the first round. The bartenders and servers were exceptionally talented and kind and took turns checking in on us all evening. For sure, try the Tio Victor on the drink menu! It's a rocking good time and lived up to all the hype. While I was surprised to see small kids, it was loud enough to drown out any kid noise.

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  4. Jeff

    Portland

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had been meaning to try Espiritu for some time and we’re not disappointed. The food was excellent. We had the Queso Fundido app, the adobo short ribs and the mussels. We also tried two of the specialty cocktails and were not disappointed. The only disappointment was that we made a late reservation and were seated adjacent to the kitchen window.

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  5. KC

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must dining experience on Main Steet, Mesa!

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  6. John

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The skirt steak with bacanora beans and whole red snapper are outstanding! Between the excellent food, service, and atmosphere, it's in a class by itself!

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  7. Janet

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. We sat at the bar. It was not that busy but we made a reservation. The place was full when we left

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  8. Roberto

    Phoenix

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our preferred venue for Mexican food. Drove from Phoenix downtown to Mesa just to enjoy it. The food was perfect and Cici was a wonderful hostess.

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  9. Robert

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The cheese and tamatillo appetizer plus ceviche were great. Burgers were hood as well. Korean BBQ was too salty along with the included rice for my taste. The Phoenix cocktail was great as well Overall I'd not hesitate to go back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level of the humans enjoying themselves may have been energetic but the MUSIC WAS TOO LOUD. Guests were practically SHOUTING their conversations. Whomever was controlling the music was playing to LOUD for their benefit.

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FAQs

Espiritu Mesa is rated 4.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Espiritu Mesa restaurant

Espiritu Mesa

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
Mesa

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Espiritu Mesa

123 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-7309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St. and Macdonald.
  • Area
    Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Country Club/Main St. Light rail stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Centeno
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly
  • Website
    https://www.espiritumesa.com/
  • Phone number
    (480) 272-6825
  • Private party facilities
    For private events and reservations larger than 12 people please email espiritucocktails@gmail.com
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