Descanso Restaurant

Category: Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, California

Address: 1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Phone: +17144863798

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 3–9PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–9PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–9PM

Friday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Saturday: 11AM–10:30PM

Reviews

Yesenia Anguiano

Aug 18, 2022

Update 8/17/22 My sister was having a birthday and came with some of her friends and parents. I made a reservation since it started with a large party then only 5 showed up. Our server was attentive from the beginning. For starters we ordered their ceviche which was real good. For main course we got their volcano tacos (spicy) but had good flavor, shrimp alambre, and Toro tacos and a steak skillet with potatoes. Food was hot and delicious. The best part was the show for birthday girl with ice cream dessert and drinks. I just ordered an amber and they had some margaritas. It was a very pleasant experience for a first timer. Late lunch on Thursday afternoon with coworkers. Great chips and salsa and waiter was very attentive. Opted for two for two meal which gave us options to select tacos or quesadilla with rice and beans. I ordered their Don chingon taco that was meant to be spicy but wasn't, yet it had good flavor and a mushroom rajas quesadilla that was also ok. The item that stood out most was the salsa and chips- it was smokey. I definitely appreciated the grilled corn with rice. I cannot say I was blown away but definitely hoped that taco had some heat and that they provided salsas with meals. I am eager to try their drinks- they have quite a few including craft beers.

Terry Currier

Mar 23, 2022

Food was good not great for the prices, my pork loin was over cooked (not tender), wife had carne asada for which she didn't like the toppings on it. Flan was very good. Friends with us also not impressed.

Marcella E.

Mar 6, 2022

Delicious, high quality, unique Mexican food experience. We ordered the chips and salsa, the Al pastor alambres with a side of rice and fried beans. Everything was delicious! The alambres are basically like ordering fajitas but better, because they have fried cheese on top. We also ordered a spicy Paloma cocktail, which was amazing too. Service was great, too. Summer could tell it was our first time, and helped us navigate the menu. She explained everything and helped us make a good choice.

Tia Lee

Sep 13, 2021

First time coming it was not a terrible experience, but just okay. Food was decent. I had the quesadilla it was an open face version basically the size of a small mulitas but with flour tortilla. It was not bad but might be a bit too oily for some. Chips and dip was nice but I can get it at other places for free. I will say it was some what fairly portioned for 5 people. There was more chips than salsa or guacamole but the chips were at least a free refill if you did not know how to proportion you chips and dip. Over all price just felt over priced for somethings. Service was not bad the waitress was very attentive and helpful.

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Questions & Answers

Family friendly at night?

Lindsay Rabicoff (Garnett) | Aug 26, 2020
Jose Luis Barzaga | Aug 26, 2020

Oh yes!! Fun for all at the plancha tables especially!

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Do they have a dog friendly patio?

Patty Jacinto | Aug 27, 2019
valerie torelli | Aug 27, 2019

Perfect for four legged creatures and their owners

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 26, 2022
Descanso Restaurant | Aug 26, 2021

We follow all of the restaurant service guidelines provided by the CDC and our county Health Department. Our tables are situated 6' apart, staff always have masks and use gloves for service. All touched services are constantly sanitized and hands are washed frequently. We also require that all of our guests wear facial coverings when arriving, leaving or up and about at the restaurant.

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Do you have lobster ?

Cindy Arellano | Aug 27, 2019
Descanso Restaurant | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, we have an amazing Langosta Asada Dinner Plate.

What is the price for plancha dinning?? how much is it per person. How does it work?

Jose Linares | May 28, 2022
Elle Spalding | May 28, 2022

Their website has the planca menu and prices. I've been in the room for taco Tuesday you sit at a table with a grill and cook in the middle. Had a street food vibe

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Can we bring dogs in the patio?

Rafael Sant'Anna | May 28, 2022
Descanso Restaurant | May 28, 2022

Yes You Can!

is parking provided

Gerry Morgan | Apr 28, 2022
Claudia Carlos | May 28, 2022

Yes. It is located in a plaza so there is plenty of parking

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Can you order food if you're seated at the bar?

Elle Spalding | Mar 29, 2022
Descanso Restaurant | Mar 29, 2022

Yes!

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What is the truth,do we believe the website or the people working there

Bryan | Aug 26, 2020
Claudia Carlos | May 28, 2022

I honestly always check reviews first, and I always give my honesty when posting my own. They are not always great reviews but they are my experience.

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The first serving of chips and salsa on the house...after that $3...Who does that??? Seriously?? The Times OC should've put that part in their review.

Cheryl Craig | Aug 27, 2019
Descanso Restaurant | Aug 27, 2019

Cheryl, It is our goal to provide fresh quality ingredients in our food on a daily basis. We serve salsa and chips that are made daily (along with the Chicharron addition). Other Mexican restaurants that do have similar preparations for their chips and salsa charge for the first serving... we do not. I am sorry that we upset you, but it is our goal to maintain a high level ingredient standard and its almost impossible when giving out unlimited chips and salsa. Rob

How are the prices

Sandy Finestone | Aug 27, 2019
Descanso Restaurant | Aug 27, 2019

Tacos Range from $4 to $7

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