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This is such a cool hibachi experience but with Mexican food. And that food is DELICIOUS!!! I have been twice and our chef the first time was not very fun. Jesus, our chef this past weekend was awesome. First the fried rice is made, then the main meals. You get sauces to dip your dish in. Both times I got carne asada... and I think next time I will get chicken, to try something different. The meat is always cooked exactly how you ask for it. The celebration dessert comes with a fun sparkler! If you are celebrating a birthday, they also sing to you. Our waitress (didnt catch her name) was the same both times, remembered us, and was awesome each visit. It gets really warm so dress cool!!!
We LOVED our Mother's Day brunch at Descanso. We made reservations and were seated quickly. They had bottomless mimosas and a special Mother's Day menu. Food- 10/10. We ordered the bottomless mimosas, watermelon spicy marg, churro pancakes, and the shredded beef chilaquiles. All were amazing! The churro pancakes were soooooooo yummy. Crispy and fluffy. Service- 10000/10. Manny was amazinggg! He was working so hard serving so many tables at once and he did a great job. He was so kind, positive, and had great recommendations. He always made sure we had everything we needed. The gals at the front were also so kind and helpful. Everyone there was great! Environment- 10/10. It was a beautiful day so we sat out on the patio. They had table umbrellas which were super nice to block the sun. They also had a DJ's (I think there were 3 taking turns) that were all great! The inside is very clean and nicely decorated! Next time we wanna try sitting at the grill :) Extras- Lots of parking as it's in a shopping center. The prices for us were a little on the higher end, but the food and service are fantastic! Perfect place for celebrations and authentic food :)
Absolutely love this place and I'm always telling friends about it! Their menu is carefully crafted and each dish I've tried is full of flavor with high quality fresh ingredients. The service is phenomenal every time I go which really adds to the experience!! The vibe inside is very lively, especially during their dinner rush. I like their drinks, their starters never miss, and the entrees are the star of the show! Particularly the alambres, I'm already salivating just thinking about them. Their surf and turf was incredibly tasty as well. The only thing I haven't had here was dessert, but I'm already guessing that's bomb too. They also do a special hibachi style dinner which I'm dying to try soon! I could keep raving about this place, but you get the point already. It's worth a visit whether you live near or far, you'll be thanking me once you go!!
Such a fun and unique dining experience! The Plancha experience at Descanso was incredible. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and watching everything cooked right in front of us made dinner feel like a show. Definitely recommend for a fun night out!
Updating my review- another 5 stars. We came here again for my wife's birthday and all expectations were met yet again- Food is absolutely wonderful. I highly highly recommend you order the Carne Asada main, it's so tender, so juicy, perfectly seasoned. Get whisped away to heaven in every bite. Of course all the food is fantastic, even the salad which like, really? a salad? YES. It's that good. Service is great, the servers and chefs are very attentive and friendly. I love that the chef explains what he's doing, and especially love when they have a good sense of humor. The Plancha Grill is great for a small group, it's moody, cozy and really feels like you're getting a VIP experience (because you are). 50/10 go here for date night, birthdays, anniversary, alone, with a friend, take your mom, bring your dad, invite your neighbors, invite your arch nemesis.
Late post as I came here to try out their La plancha during cinco de Mayo. We were seated right away as had reservations. A fun experience with the chef making the food right in front of you. Fun environment. They had a tequila sponsor that day where you could create your own spice which was fun. I'd come back for the experience and food was good
How did I not know about Descanso's taco game sooner? Came here on a Tuesday during lunch and got the mahi mahi taco and birria taco. Both were amazing! The mahi mahi taco was so innovative. I loved the slaw on top and the surprise of the peanuts. The birria taco is on another level. The short rib was melting in my mouth, and paired with the consume... chefs kiss. On Tuesdays they also have an amazing Taco Tuesday deal with 6 street tacos for $22. That's a steal! Definitely need to come back more hungry to try that out.
Came here for Steven C's birthday and what an epic place for a celebration meal! I was expecting Benihani bland and boring and boy was I wrong. Everything had so much flavor I was amazed! Our party of 4 scored the corner seats at the Plancha table which allowed for easy conversation. Acoustics were pretty good. My wife and I shared some nachos while waiting for the show to start. The nachos packed so much flavor they defied logic. We devoured the whole plate. Next I had the fideo soup and my wife had the Caesar salad. Both great so you can't go wrong with either. Our chef Jesus had a great personality and put on an exciting performance while cooking. He explained everything he was doing and talked about the ingredients. I was impressed he was cooking full cuts of meat and slicing them at the end which kept everything tender. I went with the chile rellenos with al pastor. This masterpiece was covered in a blanket of cheese the chef fried on the grill. The portion sizes were massive and everyone at the table could only get through half their plate. I truly loved my meal and couldn't believe how flavorful it was. It tasted even better reheated! My wife had the pork loin entree and she loved hers too. The C's had steak and chicken and equally enjoyed their meals. Only negative was the end of the meal. Steven was brought out a birthday dessert with an impressive performance of fire and singing. I asked our waiter Max if I could order dessert and he told me no. Told me to leave and order at the bar. I was confused and asked if he was joking and he turned unfriendly telling me our time is up and to leave. We ate as fast as we could and as the restaurant served us so it was an odd ending. I'm wondering if we didn't box up our food if they would have told us to leave while eating? Maybe offer to pack up a dessert to go? Besides the ending it was a 5 star experience. I guess if you want dessert you're SOL. All the cocktails were great too.
We accidentally ended up back here for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by our "mistake." We usually like to try new spots and didn't realize we had been here a couple of years ago--but we enjoyed it just as much this time around. We tried a few different drinks and entrees, and everything was delicious. The service was still excellent, and the outdoor patio was comfortable and inviting. So glad we came back!
I was recently treated to a great birthday dinner here from my wife and along with a couple of our friends we got to experience the plancha experience. The place was very busy and reservations would definitely be needed for the plancha. We were quickly taken back to our table and grill as we awaited what was sure to be a unique dining experience. Each meal begins with a soup or salad choice along with an entree and will be accompanied by Mexican fried rice and tortillas of your choosing. Let me start by saying the portions here are enormous and far larger than any other teppenyaki style place I have visited. The plancha experience works like Behihana with a Mexican flair (Benijuanas as so aptly named by our server). Our chef was phenomenal and the food was absolutely delicious. I went with the chile relleno with chicken added while my wife went with the carne asada and both were bursting with flavor. I added the grilled serrano pepper (Mexican candy) on the side for myself as well and it was spicy and perfectly grilled. I cant stop raving about this experience and hope to come back again real soon to try it again. That fried rice will leave a very lasting impression. This was a great night out, filled with good food, good friends and good service that I wont soon forget.
Benihana who? That is how I felt shortly after this night started! A few years ago we had the regular lunch during OC Restaurant week. I don't remember what I ordered but I was kind of disappointed and I wasn't in a hurry to return, despite knowing about their Plancha experience. However, I am glad we did return! You have to make reservations for their Plancha dining, because it will always fill up. Plancha dining is like Benihana's but with Mexican food that tastes a hundred times better! I made reservations for dinner for Steven's birthday along with a few friends. I tried last year but the slots were already filled up. There was another couple at our table, celebrating a birthday as well. We ordered the margarita flight and I ordered the carne asada dinner and he ordered the chile relleno dinner with chicken added for an upcharge. You also get a choice of fidel sopa (soup) or spicy caesar salad. Our chef, Jesus came by shortly after and started making amazing fried rice, bursting with flavor that reminded you of elotes. Jesus then started making all our food, to absolute perfection. No errors, and everything was so friggin delicious. He even offered Mexican candy (serrano peppers) which only Steven and our friend Chris accepted, and they noted that it was quite spicy. Jesus was entertaining throughout and made everything to perfection. Once all of our plates were made, he then heated up our tortillas, choice of blue corn or flour. The portions were so big that every single one of us had to take food home. All night we talked about how delicious it was! They even brought ice cream sundaes for the two birthday people with churro chips as spoons and a flaming sparkler. They sang Happy Birthday. There were a lot of those that night. Tip: This dinner is limited to two hours, and if you don't order dessert in advance when the dinner presentation is over, they won't allow you to due to the time limit and next parties coming in. Unfortunately that was not mentioned and our friends didn't get to order dessert unless they sat at a regular table after, which was weird. Overall, a completely amazing experience. I will definitely return for the Plancha dining.
They have Taco Tuesday which includes all day discounts on Margaritas and Beer. They have Wine Wednesday which includes discounted wine as well as no corkage fee. Monday to Friday they have Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm with appetizer specials and drink specials including wine. The House Margarita is not nearly as good as the Cadillac Margarita. The latter is a $3 up charge, bringing the price to $12 during happy hour! As such next time I'll just stick to the happy hour $5 beer. I don't know when they started charging for chips and salsa, but that was a surprise. Note that they charge you for every single side of sauce that you all for. For example the Morita Aioli that goes with the rice (we found that extra is not really needed), the green salsa (which is my favorite), and the volcano salsa (that I don't care for). While the side of Mexican fried rice is reasonably priced, the side of elote (corn) is outrageously priced. I question if we really need that next time. My wife loved the chicken tacos more than the steak tacos. Next time we need to remember that ordering it as a quesadilla instead basically means that they put a delicious cheese disc on top of the taco. As usual I got the awesome Shrimp Alambre.
First time here in this restaurant. I googled best Mexican restaurant in Orange County and the result was Descanso. I gave this restaurant a three star because of the dish that I ordered, which was a crispy Carnitas platter. It was very disappointing because they have crispy on the menu, but it was not crispy at all. The chips and salsa was decent. The margaritas were OK. The service was good. I'll give this place. Another chance to see if the other dishes are good.
19 days ago
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Rob A.
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5 days ago
This place is amazing. the food was great but the service stands out above all. The cook did an amazing job and educated us on so much but Manna was the star of the night. his service and care for the customers is out of this world. we will be eating here monthly moving forward just for the environment and care for customers. Best chili Rellenos ever, hands down. read more
16 days ago
2 months ago
This is such a cool hibachi experience but with Mexican food. And that food is DELICIOUS!!! I have been twice and our chef the first time was not very fun. Jesus, our chef this past weekend was awesome. First the fried rice is made, then the main meals. You get sauces to dip your dish in. Both times I got carne asada... and I think next time I will get chicken, to try something different. The meat is always cooked exactly how you ask for it. The celebration dessert comes with a fun sparkler! If you are celebrating a birthday, they also sing to you. Our waitress (didnt catch her name) was the same both times, remembered us, and was awesome each visit. It gets really warm so dress cool!!! read more
We LOVED our Mother's Day brunch at Descanso. We made reservations and were seated quickly. They had bottomless mimosas and a special Mother's Day menu. Food- 10/10. We ordered the bottomless mimosas, watermelon spicy marg, churro pancakes, and the shredded beef chilaquiles. All were amazing! The churro pancakes were soooooooo yummy. Crispy and fluffy. Service- 10000/10. Manny was amazinggg! He was working so hard serving so many tables at once and he did a great job. He was so kind, positive, and had great recommendations. He always made sure we had everything we needed. The gals at the front were also so kind and helpful. Everyone there was great! Environment- 10/10. It was a beautiful day so we sat out on the patio. They had table umbrellas which were super nice to block the sun. They also had a DJ's (I think there were 3 taking turns) that were all great! The inside is very clean and nicely decorated! Next time we wanna try sitting at the grill :) Extras- Lots of parking as it's in a shopping center. The prices for us were a little on the higher end, but the food and service are fantastic! Perfect place for celebrations and authentic food :) read more
Absolutely love this place and I'm always telling friends about it! Their menu is carefully crafted and each dish I've tried is full of flavor with high quality fresh ingredients. The service is phenomenal every time I go which really adds to the experience!! The vibe inside is very lively, especially during their dinner rush. I like their drinks, their starters never miss, and the entrees are the star of the show! Particularly the alambres, I'm already salivating just thinking about them. Their surf and turf was incredibly tasty as well. The only thing I haven't had here was dessert, but I'm already guessing that's bomb too. They also do a special hibachi style dinner which I'm dying to try soon! I could keep raving about this place, but you get the point already. It's worth a visit whether you live near or far, you'll be thanking me once you go!! read more
Such a fun and unique dining experience! The Plancha experience at Descanso was incredible. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and watching everything cooked right in front of us made dinner feel like a show. Definitely recommend for a fun night out! read more
2 months ago
Updating my review- another 5 stars. We came here again for my wife's birthday and all expectations were met yet again- Food is absolutely wonderful. I highly highly recommend you order the Carne Asada main, it's so tender, so juicy, perfectly seasoned. Get whisped away to heaven in every bite. Of course all the food is fantastic, even the salad which like, really? a salad? YES. It's that good. Service is great, the servers and chefs are very attentive and friendly. I love that the chef explains what he's doing, and especially love when they have a good sense of humor. The Plancha Grill is great for a small group, it's moody, cozy and really feels like you're getting a VIP experience (because you are). 50/10 go here for date night, birthdays, anniversary, alone, with a friend, take your mom, bring your dad, invite your neighbors, invite your arch nemesis. read more
3 months ago
Late post as I came here to try out their La plancha during cinco de Mayo. We were seated right away as had reservations. A fun experience with the chef making the food right in front of you. Fun environment. They had a tequila sponsor that day where you could create your own spice which was fun. I'd come back for the experience and food was good read more
2 days ago
2 days ago
How did I not know about Descanso's taco game sooner? Came here on a Tuesday during lunch and got the mahi mahi taco and birria taco. Both were amazing! The mahi mahi taco was so innovative. I loved the slaw on top and the surprise of the peanuts. The birria taco is on another level. The short rib was melting in my mouth, and paired with the consume... chefs kiss. On Tuesdays they also have an amazing Taco Tuesday deal with 6 street tacos for $22. That's a steal! Definitely need to come back more hungry to try that out. read more
Came here for Steven C's birthday and what an epic place for a celebration meal! I was expecting Benihani bland and boring and boy was I wrong. Everything had so much flavor I was amazed! Our party of 4 scored the corner seats at the Plancha table which allowed for easy conversation. Acoustics were pretty good. My wife and I shared some nachos while waiting for the show to start. The nachos packed so much flavor they defied logic. We devoured the whole plate. Next I had the fideo soup and my wife had the Caesar salad. Both great so you can't go wrong with either. Our chef Jesus had a great personality and put on an exciting performance while cooking. He explained everything he was doing and talked about the ingredients. I was impressed he was cooking full cuts of meat and slicing them at the end which kept everything tender. I went with the chile rellenos with al pastor. This masterpiece was covered in a blanket of cheese the chef fried on the grill. The portion sizes were massive and everyone at the table could only get through half their plate. I truly loved my meal and couldn't believe how flavorful it was. It tasted even better reheated! My wife had the pork loin entree and she loved hers too. The C's had steak and chicken and equally enjoyed their meals. Only negative was the end of the meal. Steven was brought out a birthday dessert with an impressive performance of fire and singing. I asked our waiter Max if I could order dessert and he told me no. Told me to leave and order at the bar. I was confused and asked if he was joking and he turned unfriendly telling me our time is up and to leave. We ate as fast as we could and as the restaurant served us so it was an odd ending. I'm wondering if we didn't box up our food if they would have told us to leave while eating? Maybe offer to pack up a dessert to go? Besides the ending it was a 5 star experience. I guess if you want dessert you're SOL. All the cocktails were great too. read more
We accidentally ended up back here for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by our "mistake." We usually like to try new spots and didn't realize we had been here a couple of years ago--but we enjoyed it just as much this time around. We tried a few different drinks and entrees, and everything was delicious. The service was still excellent, and the outdoor patio was comfortable and inviting. So glad we came back! read more
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I was recently treated to a great birthday dinner here from my wife and along with a couple of our friends we got to experience the plancha experience. The place was very busy and reservations would definitely be needed for the plancha. We were quickly taken back to our table and grill as we awaited what was sure to be a unique dining experience. Each meal begins with a soup or salad choice along with an entree and will be accompanied by Mexican fried rice and tortillas of your choosing. Let me start by saying the portions here are enormous and far larger than any other teppenyaki style place I have visited. The plancha experience works like Behihana with a Mexican flair (Benijuanas as so aptly named by our server). Our chef was phenomenal and the food was absolutely delicious. I went with the chile relleno with chicken added while my wife went with the carne asada and both were bursting with flavor. I added the grilled serrano pepper (Mexican candy) on the side for myself as well and it was spicy and perfectly grilled. I cant stop raving about this experience and hope to come back again real soon to try it again. That fried rice will leave a very lasting impression. This was a great night out, filled with good food, good friends and good service that I wont soon forget. read more
Benihana who? That is how I felt shortly after this night started! A few years ago we had the regular lunch during OC Restaurant week. I don't remember what I ordered but I was kind of disappointed and I wasn't in a hurry to return, despite knowing about their Plancha experience. However, I am glad we did return! You have to make reservations for their Plancha dining, because it will always fill up. Plancha dining is like Benihana's but with Mexican food that tastes a hundred times better! I made reservations for dinner for Steven's birthday along with a few friends. I tried last year but the slots were already filled up. There was another couple at our table, celebrating a birthday as well. We ordered the margarita flight and I ordered the carne asada dinner and he ordered the chile relleno dinner with chicken added for an upcharge. You also get a choice of fidel sopa (soup) or spicy caesar salad. Our chef, Jesus came by shortly after and started making amazing fried rice, bursting with flavor that reminded you of elotes. Jesus then started making all our food, to absolute perfection. No errors, and everything was so friggin delicious. He even offered Mexican candy (serrano peppers) which only Steven and our friend Chris accepted, and they noted that it was quite spicy. Jesus was entertaining throughout and made everything to perfection. Once all of our plates were made, he then heated up our tortillas, choice of blue corn or flour. The portions were so big that every single one of us had to take food home. All night we talked about how delicious it was! They even brought ice cream sundaes for the two birthday people with churro chips as spoons and a flaming sparkler. They sang Happy Birthday. There were a lot of those that night. Tip: This dinner is limited to two hours, and if you don't order dessert in advance when the dinner presentation is over, they won't allow you to due to the time limit and next parties coming in. Unfortunately that was not mentioned and our friends didn't get to order dessert unless they sat at a regular table after, which was weird. Overall, a completely amazing experience. I will definitely return for the Plancha dining. read more
They have Taco Tuesday which includes all day discounts on Margaritas and Beer. They have Wine Wednesday which includes discounted wine as well as no corkage fee. Monday to Friday they have Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm with appetizer specials and drink specials including wine. The House Margarita is not nearly as good as the Cadillac Margarita. The latter is a $3 up charge, bringing the price to $12 during happy hour! As such next time I'll just stick to the happy hour $5 beer. I don't know when they started charging for chips and salsa, but that was a surprise. Note that they charge you for every single side of sauce that you all for. For example the Morita Aioli that goes with the rice (we found that extra is not really needed), the green salsa (which is my favorite), and the volcano salsa (that I don't care for). While the side of Mexican fried rice is reasonably priced, the side of elote (corn) is outrageously priced. I question if we really need that next time. My wife loved the chicken tacos more than the steak tacos. Next time we need to remember that ordering it as a quesadilla instead basically means that they put a delicious cheese disc on top of the taco. As usual I got the awesome Shrimp Alambre. read more
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1 month ago
First time here in this restaurant. I googled best Mexican restaurant in Orange County and the result was Descanso. I gave this restaurant a three star because of the dish that I ordered, which was a crispy Carnitas platter. It was very disappointing because they have crispy on the menu, but it was not crispy at all. The chips and salsa was decent. The margaritas were OK. The service was good. I'll give this place. Another chance to see if the other dishes are good. read more
3 months ago
Came here for brunch and had a really solid experience! For my main, I went with the ceviche paired with a margarita. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and had a really nice, bright kick to it. The drinks overall definitely stood out--the margarita was perfectly balanced and really well-made. My friend and I also shared the churro pancakes. While they weren't mind-blowing, they were still really good. The main highlight is that they are packed with flavor without being overly sweet, which is hard to pull off with a dessert-style pancake. Overall, a great brunch spot with excellent drinks and flavorful food. I'd definitely come back! read more
7 months ago
I went here a couple of days ago at lunch and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is nice and chic, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was flavorful and good quality. The place was pretty busy too for a week day lunch which is how you know the food is good. It is a little on the pricey side but I appreciated the bartender being honest about the food size so I didn't order too much. I got one taco, chips and salsa, and a side salad. Things to note: the taco looks normal but is packed with meat and the food isn't normal Mexican style that you see in California but a more Smokey style. Definitely a Must try! read more
7 days ago
9 months ago
Food 5 stars Service 3 stars The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a taco combo with a Maya Taco (marinated chicken) and a birria taco. The portions are large and tasty. Our server must've had too many tables because he barely checked on us. Refills were hard to get. I will definitely go back. Hopefully service is better next time. read more
10 months ago
Spacious restaurant with a nice bar area and plenty of seating. We came for a birthday lunch and started with the chips and salsa $4 (chips were refilled and salsa was really delicious but very spicy...there was not a non-spicy option). We ordered the quesadilla birria to share and it was very delicious with a yummy broth dip. For entrees, we got the Crispy Carnita Skillet which was so tender and flavorful. It came with blue corn tortillas and beans. So good!! We also got the Salmon Avocado Tostada. I didn't realize it would not be warm and tasted more like a salad (gave the vibes of salmon salad mixed from a can/pouch), so it didn't quite hit the spot. The avocado was perfect and the dish was beautifully presented...but the taste was just so so. The best part of the meal was the surprise birthday treat! They turned up the music super loud and came marching out with this awesome dessert with a sparkler candle on top while they sang happy birthday! Totally unexpected and so fun! The complimentary dessert was so yummy too! It was vanilla ice cream atop cinnamon churro flavored chips with chocolate sauce! Wow! So good!! read more
Went for a lunch with my coworkers, and everything was amazing! Such a well decorated and fun space indoors, and if you're looking for some elevated Mexican fare, Descanso will certainly hit the spot. We shared chips and salsa/guac - I personally thought the guacamole was very good, and we had the Ceviche Campechano, lots of excellent flavors and textures. We then had our entrees, which all came out fairly quick - I had the taco plate combo, and i chose the Don Chingon and Felipe for my two tacos. Both were excellent, filling, and the ride and beans it came with were actually spectacular! Highly recommend. Great service and atmosphere, and will definitely be dining here again. read more
Five stars. It was our first time here, this restaurant was recommended by a friend. Our family loves teppanyaki style dinners and this was authentic Mexican which is even cooler! You have to reserve a month in advance as there's only three plancha tables, additionally this is a two hour experience. We were celebrating my son's bday, and he loved it! They started with a salad or soup, I got the salad it was amazing! Everyone got different entrees, and everyone loved it, food was fresh! At the end they came out with a giant sparkler singing happy bday, they included ice cream with some sugar chips on it, looked amazing. We highly recommend for parties or just a night out, we thoroughly enjoyed this! read more
Visited with our good friends. It was a late lunch / early dinner . The place was not particularly full or busy; however, that did not speed up our initial service. It took a little bit to get our waters and cocktail orders in. That said, after that our service stepped up to where it should've been. Flights of margarita were the orders of two of our friends with margaritas and wine rounding out for the rest of us. We opened with orders of chips, salsa, Chicharron, and guacamole for the table. Absolutely delicious and how we remember! This was always our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. No one had the exact same order, but all of our orders were exactly delicious! I really recommend this spot! My Alambre was absolutely delicious along with the side of elote. My wife also enjoyed her open face quesadilla. read more
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Rob A.
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Most taquerias treat chips and salsa like free filler before the "real food." Rookie move. Descanso doesn't do that -- their salsa tells you right away someone here respects fundamentals. The star isn't tomato. It's morita chile--a smoked, ripened red jalapeño. Not as forceful as chipotle, not as sweet as guajillo. Morita sits in this elegant middle lane... blackberry-dark, subtly smoky, warm heat that shows up as the sauce clings, builds, then warms you from the inside. When the salsa hits like this, you already know the kitchen's dialed in. *I forgot to snap a pic of the food, waitress kindly sent me one from instagram. read more
As part of OC Restaurant week, we dined here with friends. The place was happening!!!! Loud is an understatement. We pretty much had to yell just to talk to eachother. Besides that, food was great, ambiance a cool vibe for sure, and service was solid. Restaurant weeks are my favorite time to explore new restaurants or a great reminder to return to others. That's what initially brought us here a couple years ago and a good reason to return. read more
19 days ago
Great ambience, service, and the food is really good, too. If you're expecting traditional combo meals with refried beans and rice, look elsewhere. But if you want authentic Mexican flavors with a twist, this is it. I had the 2 taco platter. Battered tilapia and steak (only because they ran out of tilapia). I chose a side of pinto beans. Loved the blue corn tortillas. Everything was yummy. My Margarita was also good. I'll be back! read more
Loved it!!! It's a really nice Mexican restaurant but also very casual! Service is so friendly and gives great recommendations. This was our first time so I got a taco plate and my fiancé got the lobster enchiladas which he LOVED! My tacos plate was delicious loved their asada meat. I wish it had more salsa tho but we got salsa as an app with chips. I will come back to bring my fmaily! read more
3 months ago
What an absolute treat from beginning to end! Our server, Manny, was so knowledgeable, and personable we felt like old friends from the moment we sat down. The different tacos, rice and potatoes were all excellent and the wonderful dessert made for a perfect meal. Live music tonight (our reason for dropping by) provided a special background - we can't wait to return! read more
26 days ago
Great food and service for a birthday celebration. Everything was so delicious with each dish and cocktail beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Here's what we tried from their lunch menu: Ceviche Tropical Quesadilla de Birria Salmon Tostadas Crispy Carnitas Skillet Mexican Brownie Look forward to trying out their happy hour and brunch menu. read more
2 months ago
Great food, and the ambiance felt family like. Couldn't provide more praise to Manny for the service provided. Would recommend the service for everyone to try read more
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Do they use lard in their recipes?
NO. At Descanso, we are committed to providing only fresh, high quality ingredients sourced locally. We do not cook with lard and we don’t believe in can openers. A majority of our menu is gluten free.
Are the sides such as rice, beans, potatoes all vegetarian?
Rice has egg, but the beans and potatoes are actually vegan.
Can you order off of the regular plancha menu during brunch hours on Sunday? We have a reservation on Father's Day and didn't realize it was during brunch hours.
Hello Sara, The Brunch Menu in the Plancha room is the only menu available from 11am-3pm. The menu does not only have breakfast items... there are lunch items as well.…
I reserved for plancha dining on taco Tuesday. Can someone in our party still order off the regular plancha menu while the rest order taco Tuesday? And can I order sides of the Mexican fried on taco Tuesday?
The Regular Plancha Menu is the only menu available on Tuesdays in the Plancha room. The Taquero Tuesday menu is available in the rest of the restaurant.
Do you have Mariachis on brunch time?
No, but we do have live musicians playing latin music.
When do you have bottomless mimosas?
During Brunch: Saturdays and Sunday 11am-3pm
Is there a cooking show at the Plancha table?
yes, the Planchero Chefs prepare your meal right in front of you and guide you through a culinary adventure... They describe the food they are cooking, talk about the origin and provide helpful cooking tips.
Do you have vegan rice and beans?
Hello Rahul... We do have Vegan Beans as we dont cook with lard... however, our Rice does have egg in it.
The Plancha table area is it customary to tip your chef after he is done? or is it included in the final bill tip.
I haven't actually been to the restaurant but I have sampled some of their foods.... Very delicious
Do we need to make reservations?
I strongly recommend to do reservation especially if is a weekend or a large group. If you get there without a reservation for a 1-2 dinner you might have to wait at least…
If making reservations for plancha, can a person in the group still only order off the regular menu?
Yes, some of our party ordered salads off the regular menu.
Hi there, I didn't see a Vegetarian option for the plancha menu? Can you accomodate a vegetarian diet? And, if so ...with what?…
Yes! we have our Rajas Con Queso Dish... Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Roasted Bell Peppers, Onions, Corn, Serrano Chiles and Epazote Herbs.…
Is there a separate kids menu? If so, what's on it?
Yes... Burrito, Steak or Chicken Taco and Quesadilla. all come with rice and beans.
How many tacos do I get - if it's made in front of me?
No limit... that is completely up to you!
How much per person at the Plancha?
Varies depending on your protein choice. Budget $30-$55 pp and you'll be covered.
Do you have gluten free options for those with a gluten allergy?
The vast majority of the menu is gluten free. Just ask when there
Do you have a CorkageFee and how much is it ? Thanks
Hello, Yes we do have a corkage fee and it is $20. On Wine Wednesdays, we void service fee for…
Is it possible to eat here if I am dairy and soy free?
absolutely... we have many dishes without cheese and we stay away from soy and dairy based sauces... please consult your server on details when you arrive.…
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