Taco Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2715
Phone: (949) 642-0629
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Pomona Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cheap Eats 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-11pm
Editorial Review for Taco Mesa – by Amy Paturel
The Scene
Once a deserted Taco Bell, this gussied-up taco stand transports its loyal following to Mexico. Fresh fruit adorns the wall behind the cashier and half a dozen tables are scattered on the patio. No matter what the hour, a long line of suits, hungry families and college kids stretches out the door.
The Food
Taco Mesa's inventive specials and traditional favorites are made with super-fresh ingredients and without a trace of lard. Crunchy carnitas and crispy chicken and fish tacos with cotija cheese go far beyond the usual taco-stand caliber. Artery-clogging taquitos and greasy quesadillas oozing with pepper jack and cheddar cheeses are satisfying standards. But tender fish tamales can be overpowered by rich butter sauce and pineapple salsa. The salsa bar features hot, mild and colorful salsas, as well as pickled vegetables and slaw.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't have cash? There's an ATM on the premises.
Where to SitThe patio is heated for cold and dreary days.
The ExtrasTry Taco Mesa's full-service catering menu ($300 minimum) for your next special occasion.
User Reviews for Taco Mesa
01/26/2008 Posted by quesadilla
No frills, gourmet style mexican fusion. The food is decent/good so long as you know that it isnt authentic style mexican food you're going for, it's sort of a fusion like you might find at Kantina. The prices are comparable to Kantina but there is no service, no ambience and you eat on an uneven concrete patio on uneven tables. If you're going to spend this kind of money on Mexican food spend a little more and go to El Ranchito or Kantina. At Kantina you have the same style Mexican fusion with smoking hot wait staff, great drinks, hot customers, good views and ambience. I'd pass up the concrete fushion with a view of the DMV and no service for Mexican fushion near the bay.
Pros: Hmmm....
Cons: Long wait in line due to slow inefficient order taking, no service, lame dining area
01/06/2007 Posted by cocotheslug
Don't here looking for authentic mexican food. It's a little over rated. But, WOW ... the salads are huge and cheap. ~Try Jugos Acapulcos down the street for an authentica experiencia~
