La Lomita Mex Grill | Our Story
A hidden gem on West 19th Street
La Lomita Mex Grill sits on a quiet stretch of West 19th Street in Costa Mesa — the kind of place you walk past a hundred times before someone finally tells you to go in. Once you do, you keep coming back.
The food that brought people back
Rooted in traditional Mexican home cooking — dishes like Espinazo con Nopales, Caldo de Res, and the Molcajete Mixto. Weekend breakfast and the Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos have built their own quiet following.
The space inside
Walk in and you're met with orange walls, Lotería-tile murals, papel picado banners, and booth seating that feels lived-in and welcoming. It's colorful without trying too hard — a room that reflects the food.
A meal that becomes a celebration
For Mother's Day, La Lomita has hosted live DJs with guests dancing between tables. A ceviche tostada and a michelada will do that to an afternoon.
Open seven days a week
La Lomita is here every day — for a weekday lunch, a weekend breakfast, or a Tuesday when you need good tacos at a fair price. Regulars call it a "diamond in the rough," and the secret is slowly getting out.