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Taco Maria

Taco Maria Taco Maria, a Mexican restaurant located on Hyland Avenue, has been recognized by the prestigious MICHELIN guide for their hardworking team and exquisite menu. With dishes like the callo gratinado and taquito de calabaza, this restaurant is a must-visit destination for lovers of Mexican cuisine. Book your reservation with ease 4 weeks in advance at tacomaria.com/reserve or email [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Thank you to  for including Taco María as one of the most influential restaurants of the past 20 years. What an honor. A...
09/23/2025

Thank you to for including Taco María as one of the most influential restaurants of the past 20 years. What an honor.

And thank you to for putting a name to Alta California cooking and recognizing the impact. Taco María’s wood fire may not be burning at this moment, but the work continues. Adelante.

Holiday special edition salsas machas now available—Chile Pasilla de Oaxaca: deeply smoky, with complex dried fruit flav...
11/29/2024

Holiday special edition salsas machas now available—
Chile Pasilla de Oaxaca: deeply smoky, with complex dried fruit flavor and medium heat, combined with toasted sesame, almond, cocoa nib, and warm spices
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Chile Jalapeño Macha Verde: bright jalapeño with cilantro, mint, pistachios, pepitas, and olive oil

Order solo or as a set. All our classic salsas are available in gift sets, too.

Churro Gâteaux, guava, cajeta buttercreamfrom the  archivesphoto by
11/20/2024

Churro Gâteaux, guava, cajeta buttercream

from the archives

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Salsa macha verde is back in stock for a limited time. Jalapeño, cilantro, mint, pistachio, pepita, olive oil. Order onl...
08/12/2024

Salsa macha verde is back in stock for a limited time. Jalapeño, cilantro, mint, pistachio, pepita, olive oil.

Order online.

blue cornbread, huitlacoche butterphoto by our friend .bonfiglio
05/24/2024

blue cornbread, huitlacoche butter

photo by our friend .bonfiglio

Macha verde: jalapeño with cilantro, mint, pistachios, and pepitas in olive oil. The color of la pradera after the rain,...
05/11/2024

Macha verde: jalapeño with cilantro, mint, pistachios, and pepitas in olive oil. The color of la pradera after the rain, a limited-run salsa negra for spring. Dress it on fish tacos, grilled asparagus or cebollitas bien quemaditas, pollo asado, potatoes, or fresh cheese.

frozen lime marshmallow, toasted meringue, star anisefrom a  dinner with  years ago!photo by
05/02/2024

frozen lime marshmallow, toasted meringue, star anise

from a dinner with years ago!

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We made you something special: a salsa negra from one of our favorite chiles, the Pasilla Mixe de Oaxaca. Deeply smoky, ...
02/11/2024

We made you something special: a salsa negra from one of our favorite chiles, the Pasilla Mixe de Oaxaca. Deeply smoky, with complex dried fruit flavor and medium heat, the chiles are combined with toasted sesame, almond, cocoa nib, and warm spices. Think flavors of mole in salsa negra.

Available for a very limited time: https://www.tacomaria.com/shop/salsa-negra

All three of our salsas negras are back in stock:chile ancho—mild, fruitychile morita—medium heat with peanutschile de á...
02/25/2023

All three of our salsas negras are back in stock:
chile ancho—mild, fruity
chile morita—medium heat with peanuts
chile de árbol—seriously very hot

Available for pickup at the restaurant and shipping across the country.
📷 .bonfiglio

TAMAL de PATACAwhite corn, sunchoke, tomatillo, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
02/22/2023

TAMAL de PATACA
white corn, sunchoke, tomatillo, cauliflower, brussels sprouts

Congratulations to our hardworking team, whose daily dedication has led to  retaining our MICHELIN guide (official)] sta...
12/06/2022

Congratulations to our hardworking team, whose daily dedication has led to retaining our MICHELIN guide (official)] star in 2022. Thank you for the recognition, MICHELIN guide (official)]. It is a true honor.

pictured: callo gratinado—broiled scallop, uni cream, shellfish salsa macha, squid ink migas
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We hope to see you Tuesday, Dec 6, at the    list launch party. We’re happy to be representing OC along with  and excite...
12/02/2022

We hope to see you Tuesday, Dec 6, at the list launch party. We’re happy to be representing OC along with and excited to see so many LA friends, too! More info and tickets: latimes.com/101event

Address

3313 Hyland Avenue Ste C21
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

To get to Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, take the 405 freeway and exit at Harbor Boulevard. If you are driving, turn onto Hyland Avenue and look for parking in the surrounding streets or designated lots. For those taking public transportation, the nearest bus stop is located on Harbor Boulevard and Wilson Street, which is about a 10-minute walk to Hyland Avenue. Alternatively, the South Coast Plaza Metro Station, served by the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA), is approximately a 20-minute walk from Hyland Avenue.

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their bold flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse ingredients. Taco Maria on Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa is a prime example of a Mexican restaurant that embodies all of these qualities and more. With its focus on Mexican cuisine, Taco Maria has become a go-to spot for foodies looking to experience the best of what this cuisine has to offer.

One of the standout features of Taco Maria is their salsas negras. These three distinct salsas - chile ancho, chile morita, and chile de árbol - are back in stock and available for pickup at the restaurant or shipping across the country. Each salsa offers a unique flavor profile and heat level, making them perfect for any taste preference.

Taco Maria's menu also includes innovative dishes like TAMAL de PATACA made with white corn, sunchoke, tomatillo, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. The TAQUITO de CALABAZA is another must-try dish featuring honeynut squash, hoja santa, nuts & seeds, and roasted vegetable mole.

It's no surprise that Taco Maria has been recognized by the prestigious MICHELIN guide (official) with a star in 2022. This recognition speaks to the hard work and dedication of their team who consistently deliver exceptional food and service.

Whether you're looking for a celebratory night out or a gift for someone special, Taco Maria offers gift cards that can be ordered online or picked up at the restaurant. And with reservations available four weeks in advance, it's easy to plan your next visit to this beloved Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa.

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