Welcome back to the first video of 2026—I'm kicking the year off with Monument Grills’ new Mesa II 415BZ, and I’m putting it through a real backyard cook, beginner style. I’m cooking carne asada, chicken (and wings), and some hot dogs so you can see how this grill handles different meats in one session. No shortcuts—just firing it up and seeing what kind of results you can actually expect. One of the big new features on this Mesa II is the broil zone, and I wanted to get eyes on that right away. Before I cook on any brand-new grill, I like to season the grates my way—little bit of oil and a potato, and I go through the whole thing. From there it’s all about cooking and letting the grill do what it’s supposed to do. Overall, Monument has always done quality grills in my opinion, and I still stand by them here—especially on how easy it is to set up. I had this thing ready to go in about 20 minutes, tops. If you’re thinking about the Mesa II 415BZ and want an honest first cook test, this video shows you exactly what it looks like when you put it to work.