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Descanso - Plancha Dining, Costa Mesa, CA

Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.8 (639)
$31 to $50
Mexican
1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

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What 639 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 culinary experience. Guests praise the "exceptional food" and "warm, professional service." Talented chefs like Angel and Juan deliver "fantastic" performances, enhancing the atmosphere. Ideal for celebrations, it combines delicious dishes with engaging entertainment, making it "a sensational dining experience." Perfect for special occasions!
639 Reviews
  1. Daisy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came together as a family to celebrate our sisters' birthdays, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance set the tone for a fantastic evening. What truly made the night unforgettable was our talented chef, Angel. His energy, skill, and attention to detail elevated every moment. Chef Angel prepared each dish right before our eyes, blending culinary artistry with engaging entertainment. He ensured we were not only well-fed but genuinely enjoying ourselves throughout the meal. The sea bass, in particular, was a standout—expertly cooked and bursting with flavor. If you're looking for an experience that combines exceptional food with warm, professional service, we highly recommend dining here. Chef Angel made it truly special.

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  2. Franco

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was Overall exceptional. A little on the pricer side for what you get. But worth the experience. Have to try it at lease once for the experience.

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  3. Natalie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our planche chef was so amazing and super fun! We loved the food and the waiter was very friendly and a great host!

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  4. Manuel

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is very friendly and the chef was amazing

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  5. Justin

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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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  6. P

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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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  7. Teri

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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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  8. TRACY

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    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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  9. Jhair

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    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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  10. Rio

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    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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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 639 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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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