This is my favorite place to eat alone on the strip. I have gone here quite a few times on my own and always sit at the bar and meet interesting people, grab a drink, and have an appetizer for my meal. I like the "rough cut tuna nachos" but last night I decided to try something else. I was looking at the "green chile crostini salad with anchovies and ricotta" but the bartender recommended other things. I ended up getting the grilled octopus salad with smoked paprika, shallots and lime. It was divine, 2 whole tentacles, and reminded me of grilled octopus in NYC. I also had a cactus pear margarita and it was great. The bread basket was great too mmm!!!
I also sit next to some awesome people. Once, a ticket broker for boxing matches. Then, a couple who told me about Vegas Uncorked and led me to go to the Grand Tasting last year (and they paid for my meal). Last night, a law professor in town for a conference.
Mesa is a great place with delicious food, a great atmosphere, and interesting people.