mmm-yoso!!! is the blog which Kirk, ed (from Yuma), Cathy and a few others write about food they eat. Today, Cathy ate.
I have had occasion to drive past this corner- University and 70th- on the border of La Mesa, oh about 20 times since last December. I saw the old Auto Parts place turn into Mystic Grill and never took the time to turn into the parking lot. I wish I had stopped here sooner.
It is pretty large inside, about 14 tables. Clean.
The food is Halal. Made from scratch.
The falafel appetizer ($3.95), six of *the best* garbanzo vegetable deep fried delights- made with *fresh* garbanzo beans, not that powdered stuff and served with *fresh* made hummus, is absolutely a wonderful, filling starter.
They advertise a $5 pizza (includes two items) on the sign out front, it is only for "to go" unless you order other items, then you can eat the pizza inside at the tables. (I suppose they don't want a bunch of kids taking up table space with one $5 pizza…) We had it one day, cheese only- thin, tasty, chewy crust, light sauce. Very good.
The spinach pie appetizer ($1.95) is in the display case up front and is made with fresh baby spinach, olive oil, lemon and sauteed onion in a light dough crust. Served with lemon wedges. I could eat three of these as my meal.
The grilled salmon plate ($8.95) is fresh salmon served with a lemon/garlic sauce, not too heavy in flavor, with pita, rice and salad with chunks of cucumbers. Very filling and fresh tasting. That is sumac on the edge of the plate- give a nice citrusy/salty 'zing' to the other flavors.
On one visit, The Mister wanted gyros and also wanted pasta. It's there on the menu- $8.95. You have a choice of penne or spaghetti. You can see what He chose. I doubt it's healthier than pita bread, but it satisfied his cravings. The pasta had a light alfredo sauce. The Mister really liked it.
Of course, they serve Shawarma ($4.95). This one is carved fresh off the spit chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion and a pickle with fresh tahina sauce wrapped in warm fresh flatbread. It is served with a small salad (and very large tomato half…)
All the food here is high end fresh made, quality and served with a smile. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood.
Mystic Grill and Bakery Mediterranean Cuisine
6990 University (70th and University) La Mesa 94941 (619)461-1985
Looks tasty. The gyro pasta seems like an inspired idea.
The Salmon and gyro looks good. Love the big chunks of cucumber.
Wow interesting place but it sure does look tasty.
Hi ed. The pastas (also can get topped with kebabs, shawarma, shrimp and fish) are all nicely done.
Everything here is fresh made and *really* good, Carol.
You’d like it Bill.
Oh wow – that place looks awesome. Your pics are great! So it’s $5 for an ENTIRE pizza (if you purchase other stuff)?? Was that spinach pie served warm?
Nice post!
Hi Faye. You can just order the $5, two item pizza, but have to get it “to go”. If you order other stuff, then you can eat it inside. Sorry for any confusion. Yes that spinach pie was warmed up. It was excellent. Fresh spinach, not the frozen stuff…when it is gone, it is gone.
i saw this place today when i took tc and her friend ice skating at the Kroc ice arena. i thought if anyone posted on this plce, it would be you! and lo and behold, i used kirk’s trusty “search” box and this post popped up. another reason to stop by this area. 🙂
We used to eat here regularly, but added other Mediterranean places to our rotation, cc. Now I need to go back.