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Descanso Mexican Restaurant

Descanso Mexican Restaurant Welcome to Descanso Mexican Restaurant, a modern taqueria located on Adams Avenue. This restaurant offers an authentic Mexican cuisine experience where the chefs cook right in front of you at your table. From their Plancha Brunch Special featuring delicious dishes like Duck Confit Chilaquiles to their Seared Sea Bass dinner special, they have something for everyone. Don't miss out on their Taco de Birria, served on a handmade corn tortilla. For a delightful dining experience, visit Descanso Mexican Restaurant in Costa Mesa or make a reservation through their website.
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28/05/2026

One of the best summer evenings in Los Angeles.

Pick up your Jazz Basket at Descanso LA on Friday nights, stroll across the street to LACMA, open up your goodies, and settle in for live jazz and Michoacán flavors.

You can also park in our parking structure — we validate! Then come back to Descanso after the show for Live Latin Jazz from 8–10pm.

Order your Jazz Basket by calling 213.672.2444 or visiting our website, linked in bio. We’ll see you soon!

Plancha Takeover in LA... Couple of Seats left for the 5:30pm and 8pm Seatings!Make Your Reservation: 213.672.2444
26/05/2026

Plancha Takeover in LA... Couple of Seats left for the 5:30pm and 8pm Seatings!

Make Your Reservation: 213.672.2444

Seeking Plancha Chefs... Open Interview in LA this Wednesday. Do you or someone you know have what it takes?
18/05/2026

Seeking Plancha Chefs... Open Interview in LA this Wednesday.

Do you or someone you know have what it takes?

12/05/2026

Tuesdays are for Taquero Tuesday at Descanso 🔥

Join us tomorrow in Costa Mesa for exclusive signature tacos, available à la plancha as part of our Tuesday-only menu. Enjoy tacos cooked right on the plancha grill at your table, plus drink specials and more.

To learn more about what Tuesdays have to offer, check out our weekly specials on our website, linked in bio.

08/05/2026

Classic technique, modern flavors, and chilaquiles built exactly to your taste.

Choose your eggs, salsa, protein, and toppings, layered with traditional ingredients like corn tortilla chips, salsa roja or verde, fresh cheeses, crema, and cilantro.

Enjoy our build your own chilaquiles during our Mother’s Day Brunch as well as every other Sunday for our Lotería Brunch. Available at both locations.

Reserve your table today through the link in our bio.

Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Descanso Los Angeles & Costa Mesa this Sunday, May 10th starting at 10am 🥂...
07/05/2026

Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Descanso Los Angeles & Costa Mesa this Sunday, May 10th starting at 10am 🥂

Join us for an elevated brunch experience featuring vibrant flavors, handcrafted cocktails, curated specials, and a warm atmosphere designed to make the day feel truly memorable.

Reservations are now open—call us or visit the link in bio to book your table today.

01/05/2026

Celebrate the moms in your life this Mother’s Day, May 10th, at Descanso Los Angeles & Costa Mesa.

We’re preparing a beautiful, elevated experience filled with vibrant flavors, handcrafted cocktails, curated specials, and moments designed to make every mom feel appreciated from the first sip to the last bite.

Call us or visit the link in our bio to learn more & make your reservation today 🥂

30/04/2026

Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration on Tuesday, May 5th at our Los Angeles and Costa Mesa locations.

Enjoy a full day of vibrant energy, curated food and drink specials, live mariachi, guest performances, DJs, vendor booths, giveaways, and more—all created to bring the celebration to life from the moment you arrive.

More than just an event, it’s an all-day Cinco de Mayo experience you won’t want to miss.

For full event details, menus, and reservations, visit our website linked in bio.

24/04/2026

Build your own chilaquiles just the way you like them, alongside a full brunch lineup and interactive Lotería moments.

Join us for our all-new Lotería Brunch every Sunday from 11am–3pm at both Descanso LA and Costa Mesa. Parties of six or more can draw for a chance to win complimentary entrées for the table. Plus, enjoy live music, tableside cazuela cocktails, and bottomless mimosas.

View official rules and reserve your table through the link in bio. We’ll see you this Sunday!

23/04/2026

Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration on Tuesday, May 5th at both our Los Angeles and Costa Mesa locations.

Expect a full day of vibrant energy, thoughtfully curated food and drink specials, live mariachi, guest performances, DJs, vendor offerings, giveaways, and more—all designed to capture the spirit of the occasion from the moment you arrive.

This is more than a Cinco de Mayo event—it’s an all-day experience worth celebrating.

For full event details, menus, and reservations, please visit our website, linked in bio.

Starting this weekend, April 19th, join us for Lotería Brunch—an experience filled with bold Michoacán flavors, live mus...
16/04/2026

Starting this weekend, April 19th, join us for Lotería Brunch—an experience filled with bold Michoacán flavors, live music, and a little bit of luck at the table.

Bring your crew, draw your cards, and you might just win brunch on us. Parties of six or more are invited to draw from six Lotería cards for a chance to enjoy complimentary brunch entrées for the entire table (up to 10 entrées).

Plus, enjoy:
• Live Music
• Table Side Cazuela Cocktails
• Bottomless Mimosas
• Build Your Own Chilaquiles
• Brunch a la Plancha

Every Sunday from 11am–3pm at Descanso LA & Costa Mesa. Reserve your table today & view official rules through the link in bio.

10/04/2026

Bringing the bar straight to your table.

Discover our Tableside Cazuelas, offered exclusively as part of Lotería Brunch. Prepared and poured right at your table, these shareable cocktails create a lively and immersive brunch experience. Choose between the refreshing Cazuela Rosada - Hibiscus, or the crisp and citrus-forward Cazuela de Pomelo - Grapefruit.

Available every Sunday starting April 19th from 11am-3pm at both Descanso LA and Costa Mesa.

08/04/2026

If you play your cards right, brunch is on us.

INVITE YOUR CREW AND TRY YOUR LUCK AT WINNING BRUNCH ENTREES FOR YOUR TABLE!

Introducing an all-new Lotería Brunch experience, every Sunday beginning April 19th from 11am–3pm at both Descanso LA and Costa Mesa. Thoughtfully curated and full of energy, this experience blends the rich flavors of Michoacán cuisine with live music, interactive moments, and a Lotería surprise.

Parties of six or more are invited to draw from six Lotería cards for a chance to enjoy complimentary brunch entrées for the entire table (up to 10 entrées).

Plus, enjoy:
• Live Music
• Table Side Cazuela Cocktails
• Bottomless Mimosas
• Build Your Own Chilaquiles
• Brunch a la Plancha

View official rules and reserve your table through the link in our bio.

Join us for for National Burrito Day at Descanso.Celebrate Thursday, April 2nd with a specialty pairing featuring any bu...
02/04/2026

Join us for for National Burrito Day at Descanso.

Celebrate Thursday, April 2nd with a specialty pairing featuring any burrito and your choice of agua fresca, elote asado, or arroz con leche cheesecake.

Available in both Los Angeles and Costa Mesa.

31/03/2026

Join us this Easter Sunday, April 5th, at both Descanso Los Angeles & Costa Mesa.

Celebrate with a brunch worth gathering for. Enjoy Pozole & Huevos Rancheros or Elote Asado with Carnitas Hash, plus bottomless mimosas & brunch cocktails. Elevate the experience with Plancha Dining featuring Chile Rellenos con Huevos.

Dinner specials include Pozole & Carne Asada or Plancha Dining with Tacos de Filete.

Standard menus are also available.

Reserve your table today at 213.672.2444 or online via our website, linked in bio.

The weekend is here 🥂 Make your group reservations for brunch and dinner at Descanso 🔥• Brunch 11am-3pm• Live Music 7:30...
27/03/2026

The weekend is here 🥂 Make your group reservations for brunch and dinner at Descanso 🔥

• Brunch 11am-3pm
• Live Music 7:30pm in LA | 7pm in CM

Get ready for the week ahead & join us for Ándele Lunch—our $22 two-course menu designed for a seamless midday break. Th...
21/03/2026

Get ready for the week ahead & join us for Ándele Lunch—our $22 two-course menu designed for a seamless midday break. Thoughtfully curated to allow for an efficient, streamlined lunch.

Available Monday–Friday from 11:30am–3:00pm at Descanso Los Angeles only. We’ll see you then.

A closer look at our Marisco Amigo, part of Dos Por Martes at Descanso Los Angeles. Join us every Tuesday for curated fo...
17/03/2026

A closer look at our Marisco Amigo, part of Dos Por Martes at Descanso Los Angeles.

Join us every Tuesday for curated food and beverage pairings designed to complement one another—because two is always better than one.

Available every Tuesday | 4pm–close.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Descanso. 🍀On Tuesday, March 17th, enjoy a $24 pairing featuring our Cucumber + Sal Marga...
17/03/2026

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Descanso. 🍀

On Tuesday, March 17th, enjoy a $24 pairing featuring our Cucumber + Sal Margarita with Guacamole Clásico.

Available at our Los Angeles and Costa Mesa locations.

Join us tomorrow for Huachinango Thursday, featuring our Paraiso Huachinango—a bold, flavorful whole deep-fried red snap...
12/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for Huachinango Thursday, featuring our Paraiso Huachinango—a bold, flavorful whole deep-fried red snapper served family-style with all the perfect accompaniments.

The shareable experience includes elote asado, guacamole, our signature huachinango, and a dessert sampler for $58.

Available every Thursday from 5pm to close at both locations. Visit our website linked in bio to make your reservations today.

Dos Por Martes at Descanso Los Angeles.Join us every Tuesday from 4pm–close for curated food and beverage pairings desig...
10/03/2026

Dos Por Martes at Descanso Los Angeles.

Join us every Tuesday from 4pm–close for curated food and beverage pairings designed to complement one another—because some things are simply better together.

Featured pairings:
Mariscos Amigo: cucumber + sal with ceviche campechano
Papas La Chela: draft beer with carne asada potatoes
Mejores Amigos: classic margarita with street tacos

Come sip, snack, and discover your new favorite pairing.

A reason to look forward to Tuesdays: Taquero Tuesday in Costa Mesa.Settle into the Plancha Room for chef-driven tacos p...
03/03/2026

A reason to look forward to Tuesdays: Taquero Tuesday in Costa Mesa.

Settle into the Plancha Room for chef-driven tacos prepared right in front of you, or keep it classic with our street taco platter made for the table.

Pair it with $9 margaritas, $3 off draft beer, or $5 bottled beers—available all day, every Tuesday.

Reserve via our website linked in bio.

Address

1555 Adams Avenue , Suite 103
CA
92626

Opening Hours

Monday 15:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 11:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 11:30 - 21:00
Thursday 11:30 - 21:00
Friday 11:30 - 22:30
Saturday 11:00 - 22:30
Sunday 11:00 - 21:00

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What people say

Descanso Mexican Restaurant on Adams Avenue in Costa Mesa is a modern taqueria that offers an authentic Mexican dining experience. One of the unique aspects of this restaurant is that their chefs cook right in front of you at your table, adding an interactive element to your meal.

The Plancha Brunch Special is a must-try at Descanso. Their Duck Confit Chilaquiles are simply divine, featuring epazote cured duck confit with Guajillo Salsa Roja, Avocado Toreado Salsa, and Mexican Crema. And to top it all off, they serve it with a perfectly fried egg. This special is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm in their Plancha Room. Be sure to make a reservation or visit their website for more information.

In addition to their brunch specials, Descanso also offers other delectable dishes throughout the year. For example, during their 5 Year Anniversary Month, Chef Jose Angulo featured different lunch and dinner specials every week. One standout dish was the Seared Sea Bass, pistachio encrusted and served on a bed of garlic spinach. It was a true culinary delight that showcased the chef's expertise.

If you're looking for something more casual but equally delicious, Descanso has you covered with their Taco de Birria. This mouthwatering creation features short rib estofado, guacamole, onions, micro cilantro, salsa verde, and birria consomé served on a handmade corn tortilla. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

To complement your meal at Descanso Mexican Restaurant, they offer an impressive selection of wines for you to choose from. So sit back, relax, and unwind as you enjoy great food paired with excellent wine.

Overall, Descanso Mexican Restaurant in Costa Mesa is a gem that should not be missed. With their talented chefs, authentic Mexican cuisine, and inviting atmosphere, it's a dining experience that will leave you satisfied and wanting to come back for more.