Mesa Mesa is not an exaggerated concept; it's simply sharing good food with people with whom you have fine conversations. Chef Victor Glez works here with experience in Spanish cuisines, and you can taste that: in the small dishes, in the simplicity, in the flavor. The menu is styled for sharing: think croquetas, patatas bravas, a tataki variety or Spanish salad with tuna. They are not just stereotypes, but dishes with their own twist.
The interior is open and inviting. Mesa Mesa has an open kitchen, and you can see chef and team working together as if it were almost a performance. The light is soft, the materials warm, and the decor feels contemporary but not chilly. Perfect for lunch, dinner or an evening with wine and friends.
What really makes Mesa Mesa is the combination of accessibility and quality. You don't have to be a tapas expert; the atmosphere invites you to just taste, share and enjoy. The drink menu supports that: a good selection of wines from Spain, some signature cocktails, beautiful desserts to end the evening with.
"Mesa Mesa invites you to linger: share food, talk, enjoy - the way it's meant to be."
For De Pijp, the arrival of Mesa Mesa is nice: hospitality in this neighborhood is already rich, but a Spanish tapas store with that level and an open kitchen is a valuable addition. You can sit down after a day of shopping, or start the evening with a glass of Rioja and a small menu. Don't expect haute dining, but do expect everything to be right: taste, service, atmosphere.