Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Review №1

2022-03-28

I went to this restaurant with a group of ladies to celebrate my friends birthday at one of the cooking tables. The service was outstanding and the server was very attentive. The chef created quite a performance for us while he cooked our food. It’s definitely an entertainment experience. I ordered Chile Riano and it was delicious

Review №2

2022-03-06

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.

Review №3

2022-05-10

Descanso was definitely a different type of dining, or should I say a new experience for me. We went in for LA Plancha dinner which is a multi course meal cooked for you at your table. You start off with a soup or salad, fried rice and your entree. I chose the skirt steak, my mom had the Chile relleno and my grandma had Pollo Maya. I also had the cucumber y Sal margarita. Every dish had so much flavors, I cannot wait to go back. The steak was nice and juicy. I had them top it off with a layer of cooked cheese that just melted on top of the steak. It was amazing. The staff from start to finish were very attentive. If you want a great experience for your moneys worth this is it. Check out their website for weekly specials. They even have taco Tuesdays.

Review №4

2021-09-13

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.

Review №5

2022-02-06

First time going and I had a wonderful experience. I love their customer service. Everyone was very attentive and genuinely nice. The food was delicious! And I enjoyed the different tequila.

Review №6

2022-08-18

Update 8/17/22My 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 wasnt, 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.

Review №7

2021-07-20

Food was delicious. Very cool and fun place to go. Owner very nice and involved, thankfully or we’d still be waiting to cash out. Bartender and server weren’t having their best days…however the food and atmosphere were terrific. Loved all the tacos and the elote and Mexican fried rice were fantastic

Review №8

2022-03-23

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

Review №9

2021-12-05

Made reservations night before for 8pm Saturday.Daisy was our server and Santiago was our chief tonight; both of them are who you want. Seasoned, respectful, all around great individuals.We did the plantcha table. Where they cook your food in front of you. Included in this option is a starter (soup or salad) ALWAYS go with the soup, fried Mexican rice, and main. We did the pork and skirt steak. We added and you should too the fried cheese on any and all your dishes.My wife is picky and cant do any spice above pepper, Im the opposite. She and I could not get enough of our food.They are open to food accommodations so dont be afraid to ask for what you want. They also have kid options.Apparently have Sunday brunch with unlimited mimosas. Taco Tuesday on the plancha but first come first serve and wine Wednesday where you can get bottles 1/2 off.Worth every penny and more!

Review №10

2022-04-08

Very good food. What a treat to sit at the taco bar. I loved my meal but I asked corn tortillas and got flour. It was a bit tough flagging down our server then had to wait quite a while for them to make a new batch.I asked for no cheese but it had cheese in it. I still ate it and it was delicious but would prefer to get it as I ordered. There were 7 of us and all of us enjoyed our food.Server was very nice, just a bit in the weeds as it was busy.