mmm-yoso!!! thanks you for stopping by to read. Kirk is (still) busy with work and Cathy is writing today.
The cool weather is finally upon us, and my soup cravings are kicking in. I wrote a post in 2013 about various food items, followed up by a December 2014 post, concentrating on my particular reason for going here, the housemade ranchero pinto bean soup.
The exterior and interior of this family owned, ten year old La Mesa institution has remained unchanged.
As has our general food order. The queso fundido ($6.95) is simple in its melty goodness, served with fresh made tortillas and a wonderful house salsa.
The rancho pinto bean soup ($4.95, cup size-which you can see is quite large), filled with chorizo, sausage and bacon as well as a variety of beans, bell pepper and poblano pepper, is is satisfying, filling and always a treat. 
The Mexican style shrimp scampi ($14.95) is unique in that the butterflied shrimp are cooked not only in butter and white wine but also with a garlic chili powder. The 'sauce' goes with the rice as well as tortillas, chips or a spoon. It's always a tasty time here.
La Casa Blanca 9570 Murray Drive La Mesa, CA 92042 (619) 466-2912 Website
In that second photo, on the wall, to the right.. 