Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.8

609 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Hot spot

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(714) 486-3798
Website
http://www.descansorestaurant.com/
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

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

Pork LoinUS$45.00
Center Cut Pork Loin Marinated Al Pastor Style, Summer Vegetables, Charred Cebollita Onions and Habanero Pickled Red Onion
Carne AsadaUS$37.00
Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Poblanos, Cotija Cheese, White Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Chile Morita Aioli and Avocado Toreado Salsa
Pollo MayaUS$36.00
Achiote Marinated Chicken Breast, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes and Habanero Pickled Red Onion
SalmónUS$44.00
7oz Seared Salmon, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers and Chile Con Limon
Skirt SteakUS$48.00
8oz Skirt Steak, Garlic Citrus Marinade, Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Cebollita Onions and Grilled Serrano Chiles
Chile RellenosUS$33.00
Two Roasted Anaheim Chiles, Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Pepper, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde and Cotija Cheese
Al PastorUS$35.00
Spit-Roasted Pork Prepared "Alambre" Style, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles
Rajas con QuesoUS$31.00
Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Roasted Poblano Peppers, Onions, Corn, Serrano Chiles and Epazote Herbs

Para Acompañar

Elote AsadoUS$10.00
Clasico GuacamoleUS$11.00
Choriqueso VerdeUS$15.00
Mexi PokeUS$16.00
Shrimp CevicheUS$14.00
Chips, Salsa & ChicharronesUS$4.00
Refried Pinto BeansUS$5.00
Volcano SalsaUS$2.00
Fingerling PotatoesUS$6.00
DiablitosUS$17.00

Postres

FlanUS$9.00
Tarta de LimonUS$11.00
S'Mores Bread PuddingUS$13.00
Mezcal CoffeeUS$13.00
Carajillo CocktailUS$13.00

Chamacos

Kids Plates Come with First Course & Mexican Fried Rice

Kids QuesadillaUS$14.00
Kids TacoUS$15.00
Steak or Chicken

Tequila Flights

Comes With Three 1oz Shots. Silver, Reposado & Añejo

HerraduraUS$23.00
PartidaUS$21.00
CincoroUS$29.00
Del Maguey MezcalUS$26.00

Brunch Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"
Served with Soup or Salad

First Course

Choose Soup or Salad

Pozole Soup
Hominy, Guajillo Chile Broth, Pulled Pork, Red Onion, Lettuce, Shaved Radish and Oregano
Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano

Main Course

Choose Your Brunch Entrée Below

Huevos RancherosUS$24.00
Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Corn Tortillas, Salsa Ranchera, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Cotija Cheese, Diced Avocado and Cilantro
ChilaquilesUS$25.00
Corn Tortilla Chips, Scrambled Eggs, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Shaved Onion, Serrano Pepper, Sour Cream and Cilantro
Machaca AlambreUS$29.00
Carnitas, Scrambled Eggs 'A La Mexicana', Pico de Gallo, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Shaved Onion, Serrano Pepper, Cilantro and Flour Tortillas
Steak and EggsUS$37.00
8oz Skirt Steak, Garlic Citrus Marinade, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Salsa Ranchera, Cilantro and Corn Tortillas
Papas y ChorizoUS$28.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Mild Red Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Grilled Onions, Cotija Cheese, Salsa Verde and Chile Morita Aioli
Al Pastor AlambreUS$32.00
Pork, Tres Quesos, Bell Peppers, Onions, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles
Vegetable AlambreUS$28.00
Grilled Veggies, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Para Acompañar

Chips, Salsa & ChicharronesUS$4.00
Elote AsadoUS$10.00
Clasico GuacamoleUS$11.00
Choriqueso VerdeUS$15.00
Grilled VegetablesUS$7.00
Mexi PokeUS$16.00
Shrimp CevicheUS$14.00
Refried Pinto BeansUS$5.00
Volcano SalsaUS$2.00
Fingerling PotatoesUS$6.00
Mexican Fried RiceUS$6.00
DiablitosUS$17.00

Chamacos

Kids Plates Come with First Course Option

Kids QuesadillaUS$14.00
Kids TacoUS$15.00
Steak or Chicken

Brunch Cocktails

MimosaUS$9.00
Bottomless MimosasUS$17.00
Bloody Maria or MaryUS$13.00
MicheladaUS$10.00
Sangria Rojo or BlancoUS$14.00
La PlayaUS$13.00
Bellini RoyaleUS$13.00

What 609 people are saying

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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Child-friendly
Orange County
Innovative
Orange County
Good for groups
Orange County
Good for special occasions
Orange County
Mexican
North Orange County
Best Overall
North Orange County
Best Ambience
North Orange County
Child-friendly
North Orange County
Innovative
North Orange County
Good for groups
North Orange County
Good for special occasions
North Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Descanso - Plancha Dining offers a vibrant and interactive dining experience with a focus on "delicious" food and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the unique plancha-style cooking, which brings entertainment and flavor to the table, thanks to chefs like Juan and Angel. While some find the atmosphere noisy, the majority appreciate the "excellent recommendations" and creative dishes, making it an "amazing experience" worth revisiting.

609 Reviews

E
Eboni
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came for my 30th birthday and everything was AMAZING! Be sure to ask for Juan for Plancha dining.
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Jesus
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
THE PLANCHA EXPERIANCE "OVER PRICED" ,The Food Was Not Close To Mexican, Bland taste a so call Mexican Restaurant NO BEANS,NO HOME MADE TORTILLAS, I've been in cheaper and nicer Mexican places where someone is making fresh hand made tortillas and the Rice DESCANSO uses comes frozen on a plastic container and than pour on to the plancha --VERY SMALL PORTIONS AND '. For a family of 5 it was $500. WOW . I will STROGLY NOT RECOMMEND IT. The rib eye steak had more FAT than MEAT and NO SPICES... HORRIBLE EXPERIANCE. MGT IS NOT 1% MEXICAN AND GET MORE REAL SALSAS!!! HAVE MORE CHOICES.
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Richard
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere, food was decent however when you do the plancha dinning the cooks talk way to much about every detail they are doing next and each ingredient they are adding. To much to where you can enjoy the company your with.
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Elmer
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at descanso, and I will definitely be back. Sería de was great, and Juan working the plancha did amazing.
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Regina
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing! The food is delicious and everyone is so friendly and fun.
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Denise
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
First-time visitors here! We dined at the Plancha Table, which offers a Benihana-style experience. Our reservation was at 5 PM, but the bar area was extremely noisy, making it hard to hear our chef as he described the dishes he was preparing. Although the chef was skilled and knowledgeable, he spoke very quickly and combined with the background noise, it took away from the overall experience. Lastly, the first margarita I ordered had too much ice (3/4) and little mix. On my second margarita, I pointed that out to the waitress, who fixed the problem with a better drink. Overall, it was too noisy, although the food was good.
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Christopher
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A sensational dining experience. Delicious and fun.
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Cesar
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decided to bring my son on his 30th bday. We enjoyed the mesquite corn appetizer. We reserved plancha dining which made the experience more memorable. Our chef was quite knowledgeable about the dishes he was curating. We each enjoyed a different dish and were all pleased with the outcome.
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bianca
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a 10/10 Lovely delicious clean
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Ron
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to celebrate with my family of four and soon to be son in law. My son turned 30 and I wanted to do something a bit different for dinner. The plancha was the right ticket! Chef Juan did a wonderful job cooking our meals with a bit of entertaining story telling and cooking prowess. The food was delicious and the sparkling ice cream w cinnamon chips was a fantastic touch to sing happy birthday to. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks for a fun and enjoyable evening.
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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 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Descanso - Plancha Dining

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.descansorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 486-3798
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

Descanso - Plancha Dining

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dinner Plancha Menu

Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"

First Course

Fideo Soup

Caesar Salad

Main Course

Pork LoinUS$45.00

Carne AsadaUS$37.00

Pollo MayaUS$36.00

SalmónUS$44.00

Skirt SteakUS$48.00

Chile RellenosUS$33.00

Al PastorUS$35.00

Rajas con QuesoUS$31.00

Para Acompañar

Elote AsadoUS$10.00

Clasico GuacamoleUS$11.00

Choriqueso VerdeUS$15.00

Mexi PokeUS$16.00

Shrimp CevicheUS$14.00

Chips, Salsa & ChicharronesUS$4.00

Refried Pinto BeansUS$5.00

Volcano SalsaUS$2.00

Fingerling PotatoesUS$6.00

DiablitosUS$17.00

Postres

FlanUS$9.00

Tarta de LimonUS$11.00

S'Mores Bread PuddingUS$13.00

Mezcal CoffeeUS$13.00

Carajillo CocktailUS$13.00

Chamacos

Kids QuesadillaUS$14.00

Kids TacoUS$15.00

Tequila Flights

HerraduraUS$23.00

PartidaUS$21.00

CincoroUS$29.00

Del Maguey MezcalUS$26.00

Brunch Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served "A La Plancha"

First Course

Pozole Soup

Caesar Salad

Main Course

Huevos RancherosUS$24.00

ChilaquilesUS$25.00

Machaca AlambreUS$29.00

Steak and EggsUS$37.00

Papas y ChorizoUS$28.00

Al Pastor AlambreUS$32.00

Vegetable AlambreUS$28.00

Para Acompañar

Chips, Salsa & ChicharronesUS$4.00

Elote AsadoUS$10.00

Clasico GuacamoleUS$11.00

Choriqueso VerdeUS$15.00

Grilled VegetablesUS$7.00

Mexi PokeUS$16.00

Shrimp CevicheUS$14.00

Refried Pinto BeansUS$5.00

Volcano SalsaUS$2.00

Fingerling PotatoesUS$6.00

Mexican Fried RiceUS$6.00

DiablitosUS$17.00

Chamacos

Kids QuesadillaUS$14.00

Kids TacoUS$15.00

Brunch Cocktails

MimosaUS$9.00

Bottomless MimosasUS$17.00

Bloody Maria or MaryUS$13.00

MicheladaUS$10.00

Sangria Rojo or BlancoUS$14.00

La PlayaUS$13.00