Aurora · Est. Family Recipe

Tortillas made at dawn.
Flavor that lasts all day.

Hand-pressed corn tortillas, slow-braised meats, and salsas made from scratch — the way they should be. No shortcuts, no freeze-thaw cycles. Just real tacos, made every morning.

Our Story

We don't make tacos for the crowd.
We make them for the people who notice the difference.

Tacos La Mesita started with a simple conviction: a properly made taco doesn't need a long menu to prove itself. We press our tortillas by hand every morning. We source chiles from the same suppliers our family has used for generations. We simmer, we wait, we taste.

Located on East Colfax in Aurora, we've been serving neighbors who care about what's on their plate — and we're proud to be the kind of spot where that attention to detail shows in every bite.

Hand-pressed tortillas being made fresh in the kitchen

What Sets Us Apart

Three things we never compromise on

Hand-pressed tortillas

Every tortilla is pressed and cooked on-site before your order. That means a texture and warmth you can't get from a frozen package.

Slow-braised meats

Birria, al pastor, carnitas — each protein is cooked low and slow in batches, so it's tender, deeply flavored, and never rushed.

Salsas from scratch

Roasted, blended, seasoned — our salsas are made the same day they're served. Mild to fiery, you'll find your favorite.

Visit Us

Right here on Colfax.
Come hungry, leave satisfied.

Address

15200 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011-6965

Hours

Monday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tacos La Mesita interior and dining area

Ready?

Your table is waiting.

Walk in any time or give us a call ahead. We'll have your tacos ready — fresh, hot, and made the way they should be.

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