This is the 5386th most frequent Spanish word.
mesón
A "mesón" is an inn or tavern.
Here, 'mesón' is used to refer to a rural, often rustic, tavern or inn featuring local food and drinks.
El mesón estaba lleno de comensales disfrutando de platos locales.
The tavern was full of diners enjoying local dishes.
Here, 'mesón' is used to denote a large, sturdy table, such as a workbench or a kitchen table.
En el taller, trabajaron en el mesón junto a la ventana.
In the workshop, they worked on the workbench by the window.
In this context, 'mesón' is utilized similarly as in the first example, describing an eatery or establishment with a rugged charm that serves food.