Mesa 503
Mesa 503 is a Iowa City, IA taco spot in the Lucas area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 228 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Lucas, Iowa City
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Mesa 503 serve?+
Mesa 503 is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Mesa 503 located?+
Mesa 503 is at 2302 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA, in the Lucas neighborhood of Iowa City, Iowa.
Is Mesa 503 good?+
Mesa 503 has a 4.9★ average across 228 Google reviews — loved by locals by Iowa City taco standards.
How expensive is Mesa 503?+
Mesa 503 sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Iowa City taquería.
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