Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you visit Hacienda Cazadores, La Mesa’s Sonoran-style Mexican steakhouse, seafood and tequila bar on La Mesa Blvd. Search below or jump to a topic.
No matching questions. Call us at (619) 439-7154 and we’ll help.
General & Visiting
Hours, location, parking, reservations and what to expect on your first visit to La Mesa Village’s Sonoran steakhouse.
Where is Hacienda Cazadores located?
We’re at 8302 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, in the heart of La Mesa Village. It’s the historic building that was home to Por Favor for nearly 50 years, a few minutes from Grossmont Center.
What are your hours?
Monday–Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday 3–10 PM, Saturday 10 AM–2 PM (brunch) and 3–10 PM, and Sunday 10 AM–2 PM (brunch) and 3–9 PM.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when live mariachi plays. Book a table online or call (619) 439-7154.
Where do I park?
Street parking is available along La Mesa Blvd and throughout La Mesa Village.
Is there a dress code?
Business casual. Come comfortable and polished; formalwear isn’t required.
What kind of food do you serve?
Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine from northern Mexico: 28-day dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, charcoal-grilled meats, molcajetes and handmade tortillas. Learn more in What Is Sonoran Cuisine?
Do you have live music?
Yes. Live mariachi plays Friday and Saturday nights during dinner service. See Live Mariachi in La Mesa.
What is the tableside molcajete?
Our salsa is ground fresh at your table in a volcanic-stone molcajete, the way it has been made in Sonora for generations. Read The Art of Tableside Salsa.
Who owns Hacienda Cazadores?
Hacienda Cazadores is operated by Alba Restaurant Group and opened in September 2025.
Are there any service charges?
A 3% surcharge is added to credit card transactions, and parties of 6 or more may be charged an 18% gratuity.
Menus & Dietary
Dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, brunch, and gluten-free and vegetarian options, straight from our menus.
Where can I see your menus?
View our Dinner Menu, Brunch Menu, Happy Hour Menu, Drink Menu and Dessert Menu online. Each one also has a downloadable PDF.
What steaks do you serve?
Our dry-aged cuts are USDA Prime, aged 28 days and hand-cut in house: 32 oz Tomahawk, 20 oz Bone-In Ribeye, 16 oz New York Center Cut, 10 oz Australian Wagyu Skirt and 8 oz Prime Filet Mignon. We also offer Greg Norman Australian Wagyu A8, hand-cut to order by the ounce (6 oz minimum). More in La Mesa’s Hidden Steakhouse Gem.
What seafood do you offer?
Aguachiles, shrimp ceviche, yellowtail and tuna crudo, fresh oysters, scallops on the shell, charred octopus, whole-fish zarandeado catch of the day, seafood enchiladas and spiny lobster fettuccine. See the Best Mexican Seafood in East County.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Most of our menu is marked (GF), including the dry-aged steaks, molcajetes, seafood and tacos. Please tell your server about any allergies when you order.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian (VEG) dishes include queso fundido, huaraches, the cactus and spinach salads, and several sides. Chips and salsa and grilled cactus paddles are marked vegan (V). At brunch, try the Vegetarian omelette.
Are your tortillas made in house?
Yes. Our tortillas are handmade, pressed and cooked in house. Most dishes come with your choice of corn or flour.
When is brunch and what’s on it?
Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM–2 PM. Favorites include chilaquiles, short rib benedicts, the breakfast molcajete and 3 leches French toast, plus mimosas, Bloody Marias and café de olla. See the Brunch Menu and our Sonoran-style brunch.
What desserts do you have?
Corn cake with corn ice cream, chocolate flan, coconut panna cotta and tres leches cake. See the Dessert Menu.
Do you serve tacos?
Yes: arrachera with bone marrow, rib eye with bone marrow, al pastor, adobo chicken and a shrimp chile relleno taco. Read The Best Tacos in La Mesa.
Bar, Happy Hour & Drinks
Happy hour times and prices, tequila and mezcal, zero-proof cocktails and drinks for the whole table.
When is happy hour?
Sunday–Thursday 3–6 PM and Friday–Saturday 3–5 PM, in the bar-lounge and on the patio only.
What’s on the happy hour menu?
$5 draft beers, $4 canned beers, $8 house wines, $7 well cocktails, and $11 classic margaritas, daiquiris and old fashioneds. Tacos start at $5, and small plates like aguachile, ceviche and Wagyu sliders run $9–$11. See the Happy Hour Menu and the Best Happy Hour in La Mesa.
Do you have a tequila and mezcal selection?
Yes: blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo and cristalino tequilas, plus a mezcal list. Ask your bartender what’s new, or browse the Drink Menu.
Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Our drink menu includes a zero-proof cocktail section, plus café de olla, coffee, teas and soft drinks.
Can I get a michelada?
Yes. Any beer on our list can be made into a michelada.
Do you have drinks for groups?
Yes. Rotating punch bowls are made to share. Ask about the current selection.
Private Events & Groups
Birthdays, corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties: how to plan your celebration with us.
Do you host private events?
Yes. We host private dining and events with flexible spaces, curated menus and a dedicated team. Visit Private Dining & Events.
What kinds of events can I host?
Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, graduations and quinceañeras. See Birthday Dinners in La Mesa.
How do I book a private event?
Email events@alba-restaurantgroup.com or call (619) 439-7154 with your date, headcount and occasion, and our events team will follow up with menu options and pricing.
Can I bring a large group without booking a private event?
Yes. Reserve online or call ahead for larger parties. Parties of 6 or more may be charged an 18% gratuity.
Still Have a Question?
Our team is happy to help with reservations, menus and events.