Elsa's Kitchen - San Diego

Had the Greek salad…tomatoes, white onion and cucumbers looked slightly older than I’d like. I don’t waste food, but I left those aside… and the OLIVES, not a fan of these olives. I’d return to try a burger or something else.

Love this place! It's a hidden gem in la mesa! Great prices and great food. Their chicken dinner is to die for.

My 2nd time there. I live in Las Vegas and go to San Diego to visit brother. Saw a review on this little kitchen, and thought I'd give it a try. And just like the review stated, it was very good. So I went back 2 weeks later the next time I was in town, and believe me, it was not a fluke. It will now be a regularly spot on my visits.

I went to Elsa's Kitchen to pick up this really good dish which is the Gyros kebab combo. It came with naan ,really good seasoned rice and a side of Greek salad. Elsa's kitchen has always been a really good place to eat and they are very reasonable with the prices. The staff is very nice and they make really good quality food. The rice was perfectly season and moist. You could literally just eat it alone but I ate mine with the naan. The chicken kebab was cooked to perfection and had a bit of onion on the kebab which added a nice flavor and texture they put a lot of Gyro meat so I got so full just off of the gyro alone. It seems like endless pieces of meat were under each other and there was no end. It also came with the Yogurt sauce which I kind of put on everything, that sauce is amazing. The salad was really good and the dressing which I believe was Italian dressing was really good, also the lettuce was fresh ,all the vegetables were fresh and the feta cheese was really good the only thing I wish they had was pitted olives, because if you are not paying attention you can actually break a tooth by eating the olives but a good rule of thumb is to look at the olives first before you eat it that way you know if it's pitted or not but all in all it was a great dinner.

Update: 6/8/22 The food remains amazing. My favorite is the classic cheeseburger meal! Anything you order from this place presents a delightful and unique flavor experience. I love this spot so much. Even though I've moved to North County, I always make it a point to stop by Elsa's Kitchen whenever I'm in La Mesa, San Diego, to support this family-run restaurant. Thank you, Elsa's Kitchen, for consistently providing me with fresh food! And don’t forget to try the classic chicken sandwich! If you're a La Mesa local, this place is a must-visit. The food is incredibly fresh and made from scratch. Unlike other restaurants that leave you feeling overly stuffed or bloated, the meals here are just right. The prices and specials offered make it worth every penny. The cuisine mainly focuses on Greek dishes, but honestly, everything on the menu is delicious! I highly recommend the burgers and the crispy chicken sandwich as well. It’s a charming little hidden gem with a very homey vibe. If you're hungry and have the time, this spot is definitely worth checking out!