Descanso - Standard Dining

4.5

571 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for groups
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 the Open Table Website 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 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Descanso offers a vibrant dining experience with a lively atmosphere, live music, and friendly service. Known for "great kids food" and a "fantastic happy hour," this spot is perfect for celebrations. While some find prices high and portions small, many return for the "amazing margaritas" and tasty menu options.

571 Reviews

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Sandy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pozole was delicious. Definitely going again this
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Joshua
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had such a great time. I celebrated my birthday during brunch and our secret was so attentive. The bottomless mimosas is so worth it. My glass was never empty. The food was also good and very fresh. Would definitely come back.
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Froilan
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I specifically asked for a patio table next to a heater. They gave 2 heaters to a single party and not one to us. I found that incredibly bad customer service and made me question if I want to come back. The waiter took our entire order and lost the ticket and came back and had to take our order again. I have been a regular at this restaurant but each time I come it gets worse and worse.
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Briana
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The host was quite rude. We asked to move tables, and after the server checked with the host, they said yes. However, once we were seated, the host came back and asked us to move again, claiming the table was reserved. The whole interaction felt awkward and uncomfortable, and we won’t be returning.
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Michelle
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Descanso is a great place to go and celebrate or just enjoy good food. The staff from the host stand to the servers were very kind.
Descanso - Standard DiningResponded on October 8, 2024
Thank you Michelle!
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Teresa
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner for 7 on a Thursday evening: food was good, service was stellar. Guacamole was probably the least tasty I’ve eaten but the nachos were great, Elote was very flavorful. I had the Relleno tacos and will be ordering again, and everyone else loved their choices. Margaritas were popular and very fresh. Will return for more, soon. The music was a bit too loud and made it hard to hear each other especially after it got more crowded.
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Frank
VIP
Orange County
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had made a reservation arrived a little early and got seated immediately. Our server arrived within a minute and got our drink order and was extremely professional and positive. Food was great, service great and atmosphere was great. We'll definitely be back again. Thank you!!
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angela
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, good experience. Wouldn't say the price is worth the food.
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nae nae
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
AMAZING!!!!!! The food price was reasonable , and the food was beyond amazing!
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Janyce
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my birthday and it was magnificent food was great for a party of 10 food came out quick as well! Will definitely be coming back!
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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 4.5 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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