Descanso Plancha Dining

Meet a group of friends & sat at the bar. The bar staff were great and very attentive.

We did not realize it was was a Sunday Brunch Plancha. They put eggs into everything, even their Nachos. We didnt like the food. Corn chips mixed with eggs is very soggy and meat was extremely salty. Soup very oily. The entertainment aspect of the Plancha table was nice, but no one in our party liked their food at all. We all got food to go that ended up in the trash can. Maybe next time we would try the regular Plancha or their main table seatings, but not sure if I would come here again.

The plancha table was okay. Went on a Sunday and ate off the brunch menu. Service was slow until the chef started cooking and no one explained how the whole process worked and it seemed a bit uncoordinated.
With little entertainment factor I wish the food was better. The Chef basically brought out pre cooked food and heated and assembled it in front of us with no real engagement with the table and little attempt to showcase the food. The whole meal was way less of an experience than Benihana and expensive for what you get. I’d eat at their normal table but would pass on the Plancha table

I was hoping for a real Mexican tappan experience, like grilled steak carne asada style with quacamole, peppers and fresh tortilla masa cooked in front of us. The rice was the best part. Could have used more show to the cooking too. Been dying to try it but left unsatisfied

The food and drinks were great. We only had one issue. We had ordered chips and guacamole with our drinks. When the waitress came out with the drinks the other party asked for chips and guacamole. The lady who brought the chips and guacamole out asked who ordered and the other party said them. We had ordered ours first. Then again we ordered flan first and the waitress came out with our rinks and the other party asked for it too. What do you know same thing happened again. They were served our flan. Other than that food, drinks, and service was great.

Great location and service. The food was just average at best. We ordered the chips and salsa and the chips tasted stale. My friends ordered steak and eggs with potatoes and the food were too spicy for them.

Great service great atmosphere definitely going back for other special occasions.

My friends enjoyed a great meal at Descanso. It was a wonderful experience!

The food was different and delicious, lots of flavors. Expensive for the small portions, but excellent food. Margaritas are good too. We enjoyed ourselves a lot and had live music on Sunday.

The plancha experience is amazing. It’s a little pricey but we’d do it again.

This was the worst experience ever!! The staff has no idea what they’re doing. We had a 25 year old non-Hispanic girl with blue hair, who didn’t know how to cook, attempt to cook our food on the plancha grill. Isn’t this supposed to be authentic? Am I missing something? Not only was the food terrible, the whole experience was disappointing, gross and extremely overpriced. Then at the end, when we got our bill, which was over $260 for 5 people, no alcohol included, we noticed a $7 surcharge tacked onto the end. When we asked our waitress what is a surcharge, she had no idea and made a weak attempt to make something up. Something about keeping the staff safe? Okay. The whole place is a joke!! Save your money, your time and a stomach ache and do not visit this place!

Plancha dining experience was terrific. Food was also really good and our table chef couldn’t have been better. Just a couple things sort of sullied the experience:
1) The bartender was really douchey and was downright rude to a couple of the ladies in our party as we waited for our table.
2) Honestly, the plancha menu is overpriced. I know built into the Plancha menu prices is the experience of having a tableside chef. I get that. But it was just a hard pill to swallow at the end of the night. Not sure I would do it again. Having done it once was enough.

Can't go wrong with the plancha tables at Descanso. The cook was so cool. The food is plentiful and so tasty.

Excellent restaurant to have an evening out with friends!

Both the food and service were absolute top notch! The waitress and the chef were very personable, kind, and attentive! We will absolutely be returning!

Upgrade your steak option, the skirt steak is an insult to any patron that enjoys steak. Should’ve known it was going to poor quality when the cook even mentioned the skirt steak would be less tender but good flavor. Come on, at these prices we shouldn’t have to compromise!

Had a great time! Our waiter and cook were very interactive with us which made the experience even better!

My first time here and was happy. Great atmosphere great employees and most important the food was unforgettable. I will definitely return with more friends

For Mexican food it is very pricey for what you get. You have to purchase your own chips and salsa. The make rice on the grill for you but it’s just plain rice that they add red and green bell peppers. No beans. They grill pablano Chile’s with onions. Then they grill your protein. You get 2 tortillas to put your meat in to make tacos . It’s okay your paying for the grilling. Trying to make it like Benihana’s but not as much food.

Food was amazing!!!!

We had a wonderful experience, we recommend trying the Fideo soup delicious

We were aware we booked for their cool the the table deal. The chef was nice. The waitress was loud and perhaps checked in too much. The MGMT and hostess were jerks.

We enjoyed the new experience of Teppan—Mexican style. Very unusual and very good. We will try it again!

Service and Staff...wonderful! Miguel and Armando were so nice. And Mgr Jeffrey came by to chat which is a great touch and not done enough.
We did La Plancha style eating as it was our first time there and they recently opened for brunch. La Plancha style is like Benihana style and a bit of a different menu. Hubby and I had Huevos Rancheros with Steak, and Machaca. Both were unbelievable and so big we had to take some home. Of course, it didn’t hurt that we started with the Quesorizo which is enough for 4. Latter is like a Queso Fundido but waaaay better and more creative!
And my hubby’s favorite restaurant for Southwest Mex Food used to be Gabbi’s in Old Towne Orange. NOT ANYMORE!!! Descanso’s beats Gabbi’s hands down. Food and service. Example: Gabbi’s Queso Fundido turns into a glob if cheese quickly. Descanso’s is creamy with a great mix of chorizo, herbs, flavors, and comes with a buttery carnrlization. And Gabbi’s staff, especially the host station, make you feel like you’re doing them a favor by eating there. Yes, Gabbi’s location is better. But who cares when the food and service is far more outstanding at Descanso’s.

Descanso has become one of our favorite restaurants.

Amazing and delicious food.

Very good food. Fun time

The food was excellent. Had we had more time we would have sat at the Plancha tables, but we were kinda rushed as we had a show to go to. I would like to try their tapas plates next time.

Plancha table was fun. Took a while to serve the food but once served it was delicious. Meal definitely served two and you could easily get by with splitting a dish with a guacamole and soup or salad. Food was very tasty and sangria was excellent.

Great experience

Lovely experience for the family. Food is filling! Could definitely have split the entrees. Great taste and good energetic interaction with the server and cook. Would definitely recommend to go back.

It was an interesting concept bu the execution and quality was not good at all. I will not go back

Great food and drinks
perfect for a birthday or family gathering
the private table are awesome

What an interesting concept! We all are intimately familiar with the traditional Japanese teppanyaki but blend that concept with Mexican cuisine is brilliant!!! Super fun server who was patient with first timers and knowledgeable of the menu. Al Pastor skillet and cheesy corn is a MUST!

Everything was wonderful from service to food. We sat at the plancha table. The cooked in front of us!! Yummm the staff were all so friendly!! Exceptional!

Booked regular table for three for Sunday brunch which was confirmed twice by email and once by their follow up call. Arrived ten mins early and were asked again if we’d like to do the Teppan. no. Ordered drinks at bar while we waited for tables and bartender very surly. Gave us our drinks then followed up later with napkin to put them on. Guy came to get us and asked if we needed table for four! Waitress came to get order immediately so we ordered Guacamole while we decided. She then came back for main order without bringing our appetizer ! When I mentioned we weren’t having a good time with service so far she told us she was doing her best as she was the only one !! Food was warm but sufficient size and good taste .
Doubt I will return but others seemed to enjoy the food.

Fun atmosphere and experience. Food was creative and flavorful...not your typical Mexican food. Carnitas are delicious as is the al pastor. The plancha table is a fun and lively experience for a special occasion.

We went to try La Plancha for my bday.
The rib eye was delicious as my La Sirena drink.

Bomb. Come for brunch and order the huevos rancheros.

Descanso is new to the neighborhood and of course we had to try it. The first few experiences were for lunch, and we couldn't have been happier (except the servers gave us straws--a big negative). Last Wednesday we came for dinner a la Plancha. What a lovely experience! The staff was solicitous and effecient, the chef was a delight, and the food was wonderful. Thank you for the unique experience! We intend to return.