Descanso - Standard Dining

4.7

582 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

THIS PAGE IS FOR OUR STANDARD DINING TABLES ONLY. For reservations at our Plancha Tables (Where the Chef Cooks at Your Table), please search for DESCANSO PLANCHA DINING on Open Table or call us at 714.486.3798

Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors and recipes executed in a lively setting that brings in the smells, sounds and energy of a busy Mexican town.

Types of Dining at Descanso:

PLANCHA
At a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a multi-course menu where your meal is cooked in front of you at your table! Please go to our DESCANSO PLANCHA DINING page in order to book for this experience online.

STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation here for our indoor dining room or patio.

TACO BAR
The Taco Bar (Counter) is an a la carte version of the Plancha Experience where one of our chefs cooks in front of you at a counter top.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BAR
Bar Top Seating indoor and patio

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 486-3798
Website
https://www.descansorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Angulo
Catering
Please contact us at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com

Location
1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Cross street
Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
Parking details
Plenty of Parking right in front of the Restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our Amazing Happy Hour is From 3pm-6pm Monday Through Friday $4 Beers $5 Wines $6 Margaritas $3-$8 Appetizers
Wine Wednesday!
Multiple dates available
Wed - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
$5 OFF WINES BY THE GLASS, SPECIALS ON SELECTED WINE BOTTLES, LIVE MUSIC AND NO CORKAGE FEES… EVERY WEDNESDAY! Listen to adored resident musicians each Wednesday as they play acoustic Latin hits and modern favorites with a Latin twist. Music Starts at 6pm! Make a Reservation Today!

Selected Bottled Beers$5.00
All Draft Beers
$3 OFF
Featured Wine by the Glass$8.00
El Descanso Margarita$8.00
Silver Tequila, Agave, Lime and Orange
Cucumber + Sal Margarita$9.00
Cucumber Infused Silver Tequila, Cilantro Syrup, Lime and Black Seasalt
Olvera Street Margarita$9.00
House Infused Serrano Chile Tequila, Agave, Tangerine, Lime and Raspberry Shrub
Watermelonrita$9.00
Silver Tequila, Watermelon Water, Agave and Lime

Aperitivos

Elote Asado$7.00
Grilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Chile Con Limon Powder
Choriqueso Verde$10.00
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles & Flour Tortillas
Taco Skillets$9.00
Choose Your Skillet. Comes With 3 Corn Tortillas and Lime. Steak, Chicken or Shrimp - Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes, Chile Morita Aioli, Cilantro, Spring Onions, Serrano Chiles and Chile con limon. Al Pastor - Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Cilantro, Spring Onions and Serrano Chiles
Carnitas Bean Dip$9.00
Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Refried Beans, Salsa Frita, Tres Quesos, Spring Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro Sprigs and Corn Tortilla Chips
Nachos$10.00
Corn Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Refried Pinto Beans and Pico de Gallo. Add Chicken (4), Al Pastor (5), or Steak (7)

What 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Descanso offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal flavors" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "best Mexican food" and a lively atmosphere perfect for celebrations. While service and ambience are frequently praised, some mention inconsistent service and portion sizes. Despite this, many patrons express eagerness to return for the delicious cuisine.

582 Reviews

C
Crystle
VIP
Orange County
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love the food here. My only issue is that I’m never sat right away when I have reservation. I always wait at least 20 minutes to get seated.
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Barbara
VIP
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a birthday and you made it fun! Food was delicious and well priced.
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Lindsay
VIP
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The flavors had so much depth. Best Mexican food I have ever had. And the service was great. Everyone was so lovely.
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Loren
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will return again and again after discovering this neighborhood favorite. Thank you!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday experience and great food! The flavor is on point!
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Jennifer
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual our dining experience was phenomenal. I had the salmon avocado tostadas and ceviche for a starter. Our service was excellent and the ambience was such a vibe. Highly recommend
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Lori
VIP
Orange County
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Three out of 4 items were served warm and not hot. Coffee, soup, and burrito were warm and would have been enjoyed more if they were hot. The grilled veggies were hot and were a delightful array of well seasoned vegetables. The restaurant was almost empty and there might have been only one server working. The kitchen should be able to serve food piping hot especially when there are only a few tables to serve. Might have been a one off day or a good explanation but this is my honest review.
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Saraih
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was excellent. The food was great, the drinks were delicious, and the ambience was so inviting and fun
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Frank
VIP
Orange County
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time and dinner as usual. The service staff and food are always exceptional.
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Gabriel
VIP
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tradition for us to visit on New Year's Day. Service is always wonderful.
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FAQs

Descanso - Standard Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 486-3798.

Descanso - Standard Dining is rated 4.7 stars by 582 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Descanso - Standard Dining

1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Mon 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of Parking right in front of the Restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Angulo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.descansorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 486-3798
Catering
Please contact us at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com

Descanso - Standard Dining

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour

Wine Wednesday!

Menu

Bebidas

Selected Bottled Beers$5.00

All Draft Beers

Featured Wine by the Glass$8.00

El Descanso Margarita$8.00

Cucumber + Sal Margarita$9.00

Olvera Street Margarita$9.00

Watermelonrita$9.00

Aperitivos

Elote Asado$7.00

Choriqueso Verde$10.00

Taco Skillets$9.00

Carnitas Bean Dip$9.00

Nachos$10.00

What 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Descanso - Standard Dining offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Descanso - Standard Dining restaurant rated?

Is Descanso - Standard Dining currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information