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Puesto Park Place, Irvine, CA

Puesto Park Place

4.5
4.5
1116 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    Our event spaces provide a range of options to suit your needs - from intimate dinner gatherings to lively cocktail parties with tray-passed tacos and margaritas. If you want to truly make an impression, you can even 'buy out' the entire venue for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
  • Neighbourhood
    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!
    Taco Tuesday! photo
  • Puesto OC Restaurant Week Lunch

    US$25.00 per person

    Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
    For Orange County Restaurant Week, we are offering our RW Lunch Menu for $25 with all of our Puesto favorites from 11AM to 5PM! Guests choosing the Restaurant Week Menu can also add on a $12 Puesto Perfect Margarita or any of our Cervezas brewed in-house by Brewer Doug Hasker for $6.
    Puesto OC Restaurant Week Lunch photo
  • Puesto OC Restaurant Week Dinner

    US$35.00 per person

    Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
    For Orange County Restaurant Week, we are offering our RW Dinner Menu for $35 with all of our Puesto favorites from 5PM to close! Guests choosing the Restaurant Week Menu can also add on a $12 Puesto Perfect Margarita or any of our Cervezas brewed in-house by Brewer Doug Hasker for $6.
    Puesto OC Restaurant Week Dinner photo

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto Park Place offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "spectacular" staff. While some guests find it pricey, the "upscale tacos" and lively atmosphere are standout features. Taco Tuesday is a hit, providing great value. Service is generally praised, though some experience delays. Overall, it's a popular spot for taco enthusiasts.

1,116 Reviews
  1. dean

    VIP

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was slow and we never saw our server very often. Plates were not cleared and the table was a mess.
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Dean, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the slow service and the lack of attention you received during your visit. This is definitely not the experience we aim to provide. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will make sure to address it with the team so we can improve in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience next time! Thanks again for your input!

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  2. Kristine

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Took about 10 minutes waiting to be seated with a reservation. Hostess was missing in front, went inside and finally had to ask for a hostess. First impressions are everything! Server was very nice.
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Kristine, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re so sorry for the wait and the initial confusion when you arrived. We agree, first impressions matter, and it’s clear we missed the mark in this instance. We’ll address this with our team to make sure this doesn’t happen again. We’re happy to hear that your server was friendly and took good care of you. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to provide a smoother experience next time! Thanks again for sharing!

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  3. JaeWon

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always nice food - best of best taco in my life Nice staff Thanks always
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded 4 days ago
    Hi JaeWon, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our staff. It means a lot to us to know that you consider our tacos the best of the best! We're grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks always!

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  4. Simon

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    server and manager were the coolest people ever! Love this place definitely coming back.
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 15, 2025
    Hi Simon, thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had a great experience with our team – we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to the server and manager. Can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit!

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  5. Keith

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific venue for a lively group dinner. Taco Tuesday was a great value for these tasty upscale tacos. Everything tasted fresh and from scratch.
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Keith, Thank you for your awesome review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time at our venue, and that Taco Tuesday was a hit with your group. We take pride in serving fresh, from-scratch tacos, so it's wonderful to know that they hit the mark for you. We look forward to having you back for another lively dinner soon! Thanks again!

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hard to hear our conversation with friends 😞…………………………………
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 15, 2025
    Hi Michael, thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that the noise level made it hard to enjoy your conversation. We strive to create a lively atmosphere, but we understand how important it is to have a comfortable space for chatting with friends. We’ll definitely take your comments into consideration and work on ways to improve the experience. We hope you’ll join us again soon!

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  7. Matheus

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing here, drinks are good too. It’s on the expensive side but the food, service, location and drinks really pays itself off
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 15, 2025
    Hi Matheis, thank you for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love the food, drinks, and service. We definitely aim to offer a high-quality experience, and it’s great to know it’s worth it to you. We can’t wait to have you back soon!

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  8. JaeWon

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food and nice staff all the time Best of best since i eat taco
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
    Hi JaeWon, thank you so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy both the food and the service every time. It means a lot to us that we’re your go-to spot for tacos! We can't wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious bites.

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  9. Julia

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for weekday lunch. Our order was slow to show up and incorrect. Discount was forgotten and took a bit to get it fixed. Food was good.
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
    Hi Julia, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the delays and the mix-up with your order—that's certainly not the experience we want to provide. We understand how frustrating that can be, and we appreciate your patience as we worked to fix the issue. It’s great to hear that the food was still enjoyable! We’ll take your comments to heart and work to ensure a smoother experience in the future. We’d love to have the chance to make it right on your next visit. Thanks again for letting us know!

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  10. Clara

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great delicious food and excellent service. The love this place
    Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Clara! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. It means a lot to us that you love the place, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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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 4.5 stars by 1116 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto Park Place

3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jamboree Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, 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, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary 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
  • Phone number
    (949) 608-7272
  • Private party facilities
    Our event spaces provide a range of options to suit your needs - from intimate dinner gatherings to lively cocktail parties with tray-passed tacos and margaritas. If you want to truly make an impression, you can even 'buy out' the entire venue for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
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