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Puesto Los Olivos, Irvine, CA

Puesto Los Olivos

4.6
4.6
1796 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, 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) 608-9990
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private room with a living wall, private patio, and art by Craig & Karl seats up to 26 guests. Our Full Patio, complete with a steel agave plant fire pit and separate bar, can host a 75 person fiesta. The entire space will entertain 200 guests for a festive reception.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Cross Street
    Research Drive
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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
  • Valentine's Weekend at Puesto

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    It's not often that you can make blue turn pink, but we did it! This Valentine's Day weekend, celebrate with our pink tortillas. Bring your someone special and enjoy our award winning tacos!
    Valentine's Weekend at Puesto photo
  • Puesto 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 Restaurant Week Dinner photo

What 1,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto Los Olivos offers "fantastic food and drinks" with standout tacos and "excellent sauces." The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the dining experience, especially on Taco Tuesdays with "great deals." The patio provides a "beautiful, festive" atmosphere. While prices are on the higher side, the "unique and delicious" menu is worth it.

1,796 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our 2nd year wedding anniversary on Taco Tuesday and had a wonderful dinner and the waitress was kind enough to bring us a slice of Tres Leches cake to share it made the celebration that more special!
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded today
    Joanna, Happy 2nd anniversary! 🎉 We're honored that you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us. Nothing beats Taco Tuesday and a sweet treat to top it off! We’re so glad our team helped make your night even more memorable. Wishing you many more happy years—and tacos—together! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  2. Siddharth

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service by Emily. Highly recommended.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded today
    Siddharth, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and that Emily provided great service. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  3. Rheann

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have the best experience here! They have THE BEST service! I love the staff! 🤍
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded today
    Rheann, we love the staff too! Thank you so much. We look forward to having you back soon! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  4. Mary Ellen

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love taco Tuesday at Puesto! The food is always delicious and the margaritas are great!
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded today
    Thanks Mary Ellen! Taco Tuesday at Puesto is always a vibe! 🌮🍹 We're so happy to hear you love the food and margaritas—because what's better than tacos and margs on a Tuesday? Can't wait to see you again for another round soon! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  5. MJ

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and tacos! Patio is a relaxing spot to have lunch.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
    MJ, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a review. The patio during lunch is a special place :). We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  6. Charles

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're looking to try a new place for Taco Tuesday, then Puesto is the place. The tacos were amazing, as well as the margaritas and the service. The food was fresh, unique, and delicious. Looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu besides tacos during my next visit. Overall, the night was a great experience.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
    Charles, wow! So many great takeaways here; thank you so much. We are thrilled you enjoyed the food, the margaritas, the service and restaurant itself! We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager PS. Next time, ask us about our secret menu... ;)

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  7. Steven

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tacos are delicious. They look small, but they are actually very filling. The guacamole was excellent and I especially loved the thick warm tortilla chips.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hello Steven, thank you for taking the time to provide us with some feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Next time, ask us about our secret tacos! :) Warm Regards, Ashleigh | Genearl Manager

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  8. Rose

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for taco Tuesday and the prices are great for their tacos. They are on the pricier side on regular days but defensively worth it on taco Tuesday if you’re looking for a nice date night during the weekdays.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
    Rose, thank you so much for dining with us & providing us with some feedback! While we do price our menu according to the quality of ingredients we serve, we always recommend a good Taco Tuesday! Who doesn't love half off tacos? We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  9. David

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menus is somewhat limited and the food just so so. I’m not sure if they are trying to give some sort of Oaxacan vibe to the menu, but they do not do a great job. I had three different tacos, shrimp, short rib and carnita. Everything was drenched in some sort of sauce and the beef and carnitas greasy. My wife had the chicken mole which was super sweet. Elote (Mexican corn) was dry and flavorless. The prices were also extremely high for the product. Each small taco was between $9-$11. Rice and beans are also extra and they charge for chips and salsa. What I asked for some hotter salsa the waitress initially wanted to charge me for it! (She ultimately didn’t). I think they are trying to sell fancy / elevated Mexican food with elevated prices. Wasn’t thrilled with the place.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
    David, I'm sorry to hear that we missed the mark on your experience. I'm going to reach out to you privately to make it right. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager

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  10. John

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The filet mignon tacos are the best! Service when busy is not good. Wait staff seemed bothered the we were there. No initial greeting from the person pouring water. I don’t think he would have said anything if I didn’t say hello. We ordered guacamole (very good) and when the actual server came she asked if we wanted anything else. I said we’d like to order dinner and drinks. It felt like she wanted to send us on our way.
    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 12, 2025
    Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recommending us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the filet mignon tacos and guacamole—those are definitely guest favorites. I’m truly sorry to learn about the service you experienced during your visit. Feeling unwelcome is not the impression we want to leave, no matter how busy we may be. I’ll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure all guests receive a warm, attentive, and hospitable experience from start to finish. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back soon for a better overall experience. Best regards, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos

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FAQs

Puesto Los Olivos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-9990.

Puesto Los Olivos is rated 4.6 stars by 1796 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Los Olivos 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 57 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto Los Olivos

8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Research Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 608-9990
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private room with a living wall, private patio, and art by Craig & Karl seats up to 26 guests. Our Full Patio, complete with a steel agave plant fire pit and separate bar, can host a 75 person fiesta. The entire space will entertain 200 guests for a festive reception.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
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