Puesto Park Place

Name: Puesto Park Place
Address: 3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, United States, 92612
Telephone: (949) 608-7272
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1149)

$30 and under

Mexican

3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Lively
Charming

Mexico City born. California raised. Puesto brings the vibrant soul of CDMX through a Southern California lens-bold, modern Mexican with an edge. Seasonal menus, creative takes, and the best ingredients in the hands of better chefs. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made in-house like it's been since 1200 BC. Puesto is family-founded by the Adler and Lombrozo brothers, first-gen Mexican Americans raised on tamales and tradition. It's a love letter to the flavors they grew up with, reimagined with Mexico City energy and SoCal spirit. Made by food people. For food people.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 608-7272
Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Jamboree Street
Parking details
Free parking is available by entering the parking structure entrance off of Michelson. Directions: Head northeast on Michelson towards Puesto. Go through the first stop sign. After passing LA Fitness there is a second stop sign. Turn right into the parking structure. The AC Hotel also offers valet. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come Join the Fiesta. 1/2 off All Tacos!

Private dining

What 1,149 people are saying

Puesto Park Place 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto Park Place offers "delicious tacos" and a "wonderful ambiance" perfect for group dinners. The attentive staff and delectable drinks enhance the experience, although some patrons have noted service inconsistencies. Despite higher prices, the fresh, flavorful dishes, especially during Taco Tuesday, make it a worthwhile destination for taco enthusiasts.

1,149 Reviews

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Zach VIP
Utah3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I really like the food at Puesto, but every time we go there I have the same complaints and they don't seem to be getting any better. The tacos are great! The chips are always stale. Every time I order a Diet Coke it gets refilled one time, if I'm lucky, and I have to consistently remind the server I would like a refill. On our most recent trip, a new surprise! When I got our bill (which was $100 with tax) I thought "What a lucky surprise, I can tip $20 and be slightly over 20% on actual services rendered". When I scanned the bill I noticed that the suggested tip amounts were: 22%: $28.60 20%: $26.00 18%: $23.40 Tip Percentages are based on the check price before discounts and taxes. Um, what? No thank you. This is an integrity issue for me, and I'll go elsewhere next time.
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Melissa VIP
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went on a Sunday night and it was empty! The food is good but overpriced. The service was slow. The potato taquitos were not cooked fully and we had to wait a long time for a new order of them. Even though it was practically empty, we had to wait a long time for our margaritas. Maybe that’s why it was so empty!
Puesto Park PlaceResponded today
Thank you, Melissa, for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations, particularly with the service speed and the taquitos not being prepared correctly the first time. That’s not the standard we aim to deliver, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve, and we hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the level of experience we strive for.
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John
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was pretty good... they accomodated our large party (9) for Taco Tuesday on pretty short notice (we sat upstairs with another large party). Our server was great... very attentive.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded 7 days ago
Dear John, Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that we were able to accommodate your large party on short notice and that you enjoyed your Taco Tuesday with us. It’s wonderful to know that your server made a positive impression with their attentive service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your group back again soon for another great meal.
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George
Los Angeles4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were one of 4 parties in the entire restaurant and still received minimal attention from the waitstaff. The the lobster taco was good but everything else was disappointing. Plus it was absurdly overpriced. I will not be dining at this restaurant again.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience with us fell short of expectations. Even during slower shifts, our team should be delivering attentive, high-quality service, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the lobster taco, but disappointed to learn that the rest of your meal didn’t meet your expectations and that you felt the overall experience did not reflect the value you anticipated. Your comments have been shared with our culinary and service teams so we can address the concerns directly and make the necessary improvements. While we understand your decision not to return, we hope you’ll reconsider in the future and give us an opportunity to provide the experience we’re known for.
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JaeWon VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always best taco New angus taco was really good with vege and meat together
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on June 14, 2025
Hi JaeWon, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the new Angus taco and appreciated the mix of veggies and meat. It’s great to know our tacos continue to hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious bites!
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JaeWon VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always nice and good taco and new taco with angus was amazing Come back soon to get more more
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Liv
California Central Coast1 review
2.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had a few negatives with this occasion. When we were seated, we were missing two waters and two sets of silverware, took a long time for the waitress to come back for us to request them, then forgot about bringing them, so we had to ask again. Our food order also came before our drinks, had to ask for those to be brought out too. We went at happy hour but no happy hour menus were given, and the items they said were discounted (shares and snacks) were not discounted on the bill which we didn't notice until after we left. We also were placed at a table that had a lot of sun so it became pretty hot and the restaurant didn't feel very air conditioned and no fans that we could tell. The service staff was very nice, but not available when we needed them, and too available when we didn't. Also, apparently there is a secret menu, including burritos, which aren't on the printed menus they give out, so ask about those items!
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on June 6, 2025
Hi Liv, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I’m sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations and truly appreciate you pointing out where we missed the mark. From the missing waters and silverware to the delay in drinks and lack of happy hour menu clarity, we clearly fell short in several key areas. That’s not the level of service we aim to deliver, and I’ll be addressing your feedback directly with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We also appreciate the note about the sun exposure and air flow in the dining area—those are important comfort factors we’ll look into improving. Thank you again for your honest feedback—it helps us improve.
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Yen VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tacos were great. Service was a little slow. Will return.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on May 25, 2025
Hi Yen, thank you for joining us at Puesto Park Place and for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the tacos — that’s what we love to hear! We appreciate your note about the pace of service and will keep that in mind as we continue to refine the guest experience. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Brana
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and personable staff. Wonderful ambiance with great music. Everything on the menu is delicious. This is my second time there and they do not disappoint. Tried the tamarind shrimp taco …….. wowww!!! The fees leches cake was amazing (the raspberries on top were a bit tart for me).
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on May 27, 2025
Thank you so much, Brana! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us — again! It means a lot to know that both our team and the ambiance made your visit memorable. The tamarind shrimp taco is definitely a guest favorite, and we're glad it impressed you. We appreciate your feedback on the tres leches cake too — noted on the raspberries! Looking forward to welcoming you back for visit number three very soon.
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Pooja VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They messed up our order and were extremely rude about it. They didn’t offer to do anything to fix it. The waitress rolled her eyes at us when we asked her to fix the issue.
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FAQs

Puesto Park Place offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-7272.

Puesto Park Place is rated 4.3 stars by 1149 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Park Place does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

Cross street
Jamboree Street
Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking is available by entering the parking structure entrance off of Michelson. Directions: Head northeast on Michelson towards Puesto. Go through the first stop sign. After passing LA Fitness there is a second stop sign. Turn right into the parking structure. The AC Hotel also offers valet. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luisteen Gonzalez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(949) 608-7272
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Puesto Park Place

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

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