This is where Morelos Park, the largest public park in the city, is located, as well as the Plaza Mundo Divertido, the Macroplaza shopping center, and the Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS) university.

The public transportation hub and mass-market retail district Cinco y Diez, and the new (2022) Península mall and mixed-use complex, are both located in La Mesa.

[1][2] The mayor of Tijuana had received negative publicity from the local newspapers for his support for the official establishment of the "Barrio Chino" as there is general negative sentiment from locals who view China as a major rival for trade with the United States.

[3] There are various official events held during the summer recognizing the area in Tijuana's La Mesa District.

As Tijuana was a border town, it was an important city towards the establishment of the Mexicali's Chinese community, which at the time, would outnumber Mexicans 2 to 1.