04/11/2026
Puesto Park Place will be CLOSED this evening for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow!
Puesto Park Place Irvine is a Mexican restaurant that offers an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors, featuring Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos and fresh ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas. The bar program includes hand crafted cocktails, housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers and Valle de Guadalupe wines. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its cuisine and has been featured by media outlets such as National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29 and the Michelin Guide. Visit Puesto on Michelson Drive for a taste of award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar.
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3311 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA
92612
To reach the Mexican restaurant located on Michelson Drive in Irvine, take the I-405 freeway and exit at Jamboree Road. From there, head east on Michelson Drive until you reach your destination. If you are traveling by public transportation, take the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Bus Route 79 to Michelson Drive and MacArthur Boulevard stop, which is a short walk away from the restaurant. Alternatively, if you are driving to the restaurant, there are several parking options available nearby including street parking or paid parking lot options located across the street.
| Monday | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 9pm |
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Mexican restaurants are known for their bold and flavorful dishes, and Puesto Park Place Irvine certainly lives up to that reputation. This award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar is owned and operated by a Mexican American family who have a deep love for tacos. Their menu features Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos that are made with locally sourced ingredients and served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.
But Puesto Park Place Irvine is more than just tacos. Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales has created a menu that celebrates fundamental Mexican flavors while also paying homage to the cosmopolitan palate of Mexico City. Guests can enjoy fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters, ensaladas, and more. And let's not forget about the bar program! Puesto showcases the best of Mexico City through their handcrafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines.
It's no wonder that Puesto Park Place Irvine has garnered national acclaim from media outlets such as National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and even the Michelin Guide. Located on Michelson Drive in Irvine, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Mexican flavors with a modern twist.