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Descanso - Plancha Dining, Costa Mesa, CA
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Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.8 (635)
$31 to $50
Mexican
1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Innovative
THIS PAGE IS FOR PLANCHA TABLES ONLY (Where Our Chefs Cook at Your Table). For reservations in our standard Dining Room/Patio, please search for DESCANSO STANDARD DINING on the Open Table Website or call at 714.486.3798

PLANCHA Dining is available for Dinner Monday through Sunday and Saturday & Sunday Brunch.

Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors executed on a traditional plancha grill and prepared in front of you at your table.

Seating Types:

PLANCHA
Make a reservation at the Plancha Table for an intimate experience with your Taquero Chef. This is a multi-course meal option where each item is cooked in front of you!

STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation for our Standard dining room or patio on the Descanso Standard Dining Open Table Page.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Angulo
  • Catering
    Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
  • Private party facilities
    Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross street
    Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
  • Parking details
    A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 635 people are saying

Descanso - Plancha Dining reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Mexican

  • North Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Descanso - Plancha Dining offers a unique, interactive dining experience that delights guests with its "delicious and fun" atmosphere. The chefs, including standout mentions of Juan, Angel, and Cesar, are "knowledgeable" and "entertaining," enhancing the vibrant ambiance. The "amazing customer service" and inventive dishes like Mexican fried rice make it a memorable visit.
635 Reviews
  1. Justin

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience. The food was delicious and the service was above and beyond. 10/10 recommend.

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  2. P

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful early Father’s Day dinner at the plancha table. Delicious! We would go back.

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  3. Teri

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 2 celebrating a birthday; had a good time at the Plancha grill. Food was very flavorful and you get enough to fill you up. We ordered the chicken entree and the sea bass entree, both of which came with grilled vegetables. We enjoyed watching the food be prepared on the grill. The rice that comes first has the most amazing aoli sauce drizzled on it; I am going to try to replicate it at home. Our cook did a great job of explaining what she was cooking but didn't do much of a "show" while cooking like the last time I ate here. A little pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.

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  4. TRACY

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience and the food was awesome!!

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  5. Jhair

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jose our Chef was great and cooked our food amazingly. Would definitely try this place again!

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  6. Rio

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had an absolute blast. Julio was our server and took great care of us. Chef Tanya was our chef and she was awesome. We will without a doubt be coming back.

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  7. Sofia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful interactive dinner ! What more can I say but I’d gladly share some beautiful photos we took of food and experience! A big thank you to our chef CEASAR !

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  8. vonnie

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful evening, enjoyed a delightful meal by Chef Angel. 10/10 enjoyed this visit 100x more than my first over a year ago. Also shout out to angel our waiter who contributed to our wonderful dining experience. I will be back soon to try out brunch on the plancha. Thank you!

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  9. Eliana

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10, the server and chef were awesome and friendly ! Our chef Juan was great!! And the food leaves a lingering feeling wanting to return.

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  10. Olivia

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time having dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday and brought friends. Exceeded our expectations. The Mexican fried rice was so delicious. We will return to try brunch plancha style.

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FAQs

Descanso - Plancha Dining offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Descanso - Plancha Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 486-3798.

Descanso - Plancha Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 635 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Descanso - Plancha Dining

1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
  • Private party facilities
    Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
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