Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.8

614 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

THIS PAGE IS FOR PLANCHA TABLES ONLY (Where Our Chefs Cook at Your Table). For reservations in our standard Dining Room/Patio, please search for DESCANSO STANDARD DINING on the Open Table Website or call at 714.486.3798

PLANCHA Dining is available for Dinner Monday through Sunday and Saturday & Sunday Brunch.

Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors executed on a traditional plancha grill and prepared in front of you at your table.

Seating Types:

PLANCHA
Make a reservation at the Plancha Table for an intimate experience with your Taquero Chef. This is a multi-course meal option where each item is cooked in front of you!

STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation for our Standard dining room or patio on the Descanso Standard Dining Open Table Page.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 486-3798
Website
http://www.descansorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Angulo
Catering
Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
Private party facilities
Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff 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
A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pork Loin$45.00
Center Cut Pork Loin Marinated Al Pastor Style, Summer Vegetables, Charred Cebollita Onions and Habanero Pickled Red Onion
Carne Asada$37.00
Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Poblanos, Cotija Cheese, White Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Chile Morita Aioli and Avocado Toreado Salsa
Pollo Maya$36.00
Achiote Marinated Chicken Breast, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes and Habanero Pickled Red Onion
Salmón$44.00
7oz Seared Salmon, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers and Chile Con Limon
Skirt Steak$48.00
8oz Skirt Steak, Garlic Citrus Marinade, Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Cebollita Onions and Grilled Serrano Chiles
Chile Rellenos$33.00
Two Roasted Anaheim Chiles, Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Pepper, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde and Cotija Cheese
Al Pastor$35.00
Spit-Roasted Pork Prepared "Alambre" Style, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles
Rajas con Queso$31.00
Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Roasted Poblano Peppers, Onions, Corn, Serrano Chiles and Epazote Herbs

Para Acompañar

Elote Asado$10.00
Clasico Guacamole$11.00
Choriqueso Verde$15.00
Mexi Poke$16.00
Shrimp Ceviche$14.00
Chips, Salsa & Chicharrones$4.00
Refried Pinto Beans$5.00
Volcano Salsa$2.00
Fingerling Potatoes$6.00
Diablitos$17.00

Postres

Flan$9.00
Tarta de Limon$11.00
S'Mores Bread Pudding$13.00
Mezcal Coffee$13.00
Carajillo Cocktail$13.00

Chamacos

Kids Plates Come with First Course & Mexican Fried Rice

Kids Quesadilla$14.00
Kids Taco$15.00
Steak or Chicken

Tequila Flights

Comes With Three 1oz Shots. Silver, Reposado & Añejo

Herradura$23.00
Partida$21.00
Cincoro$29.00
Del Maguey Mezcal$26.00

Brunch Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"
Served with Soup or Salad

First Course

Choose Soup or Salad

Pozole Soup
Hominy, Guajillo Chile Broth, Pulled Pork, Red Onion, Lettuce, Shaved Radish and Oregano
Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano

Main Course

Choose Your Brunch Entrée Below

Huevos Rancheros$24.00
Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Corn Tortillas, Salsa Ranchera, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Cotija Cheese, Diced Avocado and Cilantro
Chilaquiles$25.00
Corn Tortilla Chips, Scrambled Eggs, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Shaved Onion, Serrano Pepper, Sour Cream and Cilantro
Machaca Alambre$29.00
Carnitas, Scrambled Eggs 'A La Mexicana', Pico de Gallo, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Shaved Onion, Serrano Pepper, Cilantro and Flour Tortillas
Steak and Eggs$37.00
8oz Skirt Steak, Garlic Citrus Marinade, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Salsa Ranchera, Cilantro and Corn Tortillas
Papas y Chorizo$28.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Mild Red Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Grilled Onions, Cotija Cheese, Salsa Verde and Chile Morita Aioli
Al Pastor Alambre$32.00
Pork, Tres Quesos, Bell Peppers, Onions, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles
Vegetable Alambre$28.00
Grilled Veggies, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Para Acompañar

Chips, Salsa & Chicharrones$4.00
Elote Asado$10.00
Clasico Guacamole$11.00
Choriqueso Verde$15.00
Grilled Vegetables$7.00
Mexi Poke$16.00
Shrimp Ceviche$14.00
Refried Pinto Beans$5.00
Volcano Salsa$2.00
Fingerling Potatoes$6.00
Mexican Fried Rice$6.00
Diablitos$17.00

Chamacos

Kids Plates Come with First Course Option

Kids Quesadilla$14.00
Kids Taco$15.00
Steak or Chicken

Brunch Cocktails

Mimosa$9.00
Bottomless Mimosas$17.00
Bloody Maria or Mary$13.00
Michelada$10.00
Sangria Rojo or Blanco$14.00
La Playa$13.00
Bellini Royale$13.00

What 614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Mexican
North Orange County
Hot spot
North Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Descanso - Plancha Dining offers a lively and interactive culinary experience. With "excellent food" and "friendly service," the restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Patrons enjoy the innovative Mexican dishes, though some find it "a little pricey." The atmosphere is vibrant, making it a fun and memorable dining destination.

614 Reviews

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Barbie VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience for Plancha Dining with our amazing and engaging chef, Angel and the attentive staff. It was a lot of fun for the family and the food was great. The kids are still talking about it. We look forward to returning!
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George VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Unique and good quality food.
Descanso - Plancha DiningResponded 3 days ago
Thank you George!
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Jeannie
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great food! Great night! Thank you!
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YLWendy
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Plancha dining was so fun and Tanya made the experience incredible! Delicious, generous portions and yummy Sangria!
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Giorgio
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OUR EXPERIENCE AT DESCANSO, was excellent. Our chef Juan was like no other. Great sense of humor. Very professional. The meal was outstanding. We will be back soon. Thank you to our server and the whole staff.
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Eboni
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came for my 30th birthday and everything was AMAZING! Be sure to ask for Juan for Plancha dining.
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Jesus
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
THE PLANCHA EXPERIANCE "OVER PRICED" ,The Food Was Not Close To Mexican, Bland taste a so call Mexican Restaurant NO BEANS,NO HOME MADE TORTILLAS, I've been in cheaper and nicer Mexican places where someone is making fresh hand made tortillas and the Rice DESCANSO uses comes frozen on a plastic container and than pour on to the plancha --VERY SMALL PORTIONS AND '. For a family of 5 it was $500. WOW . I will STROGLY NOT RECOMMEND IT. The rib eye steak had more FAT than MEAT and NO SPICES... HORRIBLE EXPERIANCE. MGT IS NOT 1% MEXICAN AND GET MORE REAL SALSAS!!! HAVE MORE CHOICES.
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Richard
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere, food was decent however when you do the plancha dinning the cooks talk way to much about every detail they are doing next and each ingredient they are adding. To much to where you can enjoy the company your with.
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Elmer
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at descanso, and I will definitely be back. Sería de was great, and Juan working the plancha did amazing.
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Regina
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing! The food is delicious and everyone is so friendly and fun.
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FAQs

Descanso - Plancha Dining offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Descanso - Plancha Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 486-3798.

Descanso - Plancha Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 614 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Descanso - Plancha Dining

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

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.descansorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 486-3798
Catering
Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
Private party facilities
Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com

Descanso - Plancha Dining

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dinner Plancha Menu

Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"

First Course

Fideo Soup

Caesar Salad

Main Course

Pork Loin$45.00

Carne Asada$37.00

Pollo Maya$36.00

Salmón$44.00

Skirt Steak$48.00

Chile Rellenos$33.00

Al Pastor$35.00

Rajas con Queso$31.00

Para Acompañar

Elote Asado$10.00

Clasico Guacamole$11.00

Choriqueso Verde$15.00

Mexi Poke$16.00

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00

Chips, Salsa & Chicharrones$4.00

Refried Pinto Beans$5.00

Volcano Salsa$2.00

Fingerling Potatoes$6.00

Diablitos$17.00

Postres

Flan$9.00

Tarta de Limon$11.00

S'Mores Bread Pudding$13.00

Mezcal Coffee$13.00

Carajillo Cocktail$13.00

Chamacos

Kids Quesadilla$14.00

Kids Taco$15.00

Tequila Flights

Herradura$23.00

Partida$21.00

Cincoro$29.00

Del Maguey Mezcal$26.00

Brunch Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"

First Course

Pozole Soup

Caesar Salad

Main Course

Huevos Rancheros$24.00

Chilaquiles$25.00

Machaca Alambre$29.00

Steak and Eggs$37.00

Papas y Chorizo$28.00

Al Pastor Alambre$32.00

Vegetable Alambre$28.00

Para Acompañar

Chips, Salsa & Chicharrones$4.00

Elote Asado$10.00

Clasico Guacamole$11.00

Choriqueso Verde$15.00

Grilled Vegetables$7.00

Mexi Poke$16.00

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00

Refried Pinto Beans$5.00

Volcano Salsa$2.00

Fingerling Potatoes$6.00

Mexican Fried Rice$6.00

Diablitos$17.00

Chamacos

Kids Quesadilla$14.00

Kids Taco$15.00

Brunch Cocktails

Mimosa$9.00

Bottomless Mimosas$17.00

Bloody Maria or Mary$13.00

Michelada$10.00

Sangria Rojo or Blanco$14.00

La Playa$13.00