One of the best taco spots in Costa Mesa Service was amazing , super fast and everything tasted fresh. The place has a cozy vibe with really friendly staff. read more

Taco Mesa - ‍ I can't say anything just try it. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was in the area and decided to stop by since it had been a while and I've always liked the food. Prices have ticked up a bit, food-flation, like they have everywhere else, but the quality is still there. I went the January diet route this visit and ordered a salad w/ streak. The salad was a pleasant surprise with little seeds, dried cranberries, and a great dressing that actually has flavor. Really enjoyed the whole plate. It wasn't crowded this day, which made it even better. Plenty of seating, a cool relaxed vibe, graffiti style art on the walls, and a small outdoor patio with fun stickers all over the windows. Service was good as usual. This place still beats a lot of hole in the wall spots. The salsa bar is always a win, and their mild sauce hits the spot without being overpowering. Easy parking is a big plus. I'll definitely be back soon to try some other items when I'm not pretending to be calorie conscious. Solid food, good atmosphere, and consistently enjoyable. read more

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I've been a long time customer over the years, I typically order take out. I highly recommend shrimp tacos they're amazing (I usually swap the corn tortilla for flour). Their pozole they offer on the weekends is bomb as well! Their horchata is fresh and made with tiger nut, so good!!! Chips and guacamole are another staple I order and their delicious flan! Service is always great and fast. Staff is very friendly and kind. Great food and service. That's why we keep returning on a regular basis. :) read more

Stop on Sundays or Monday's and order the pozole. One of a kind dish. The i greasers used are top notch and you can take the unique flavor of the spices. They only use authentic ingredients like in Mexico City. You must order the horchata! It's the best in Orange County and no other restaurant can imitate the flavor unless you visit Mexico City read more

Taco Mesa - Must try! - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered the shrimp burrito and since eating it, have not stopped thinking about it. It was sooo flavorful, the shrimp was fresh and perfectly cooked and it was so juicy (maybe even a little too juicy as it fell apart on me at the end). They have a salsa bar with delicious salsa verde, and a bunch of other toppings for your food. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant, a bit on the smaller side but it has outdoor seating with TVs. The workers were very nice, and the food came out quick. Highly recommend trying this for some bomb Mexican food! read more

Taco Mesa - Shrimp Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Taco Mesa is a casual Mexican restaurant located at the site that used to be a Taco Bell. They offer tacos, burritos, entrees, appetizers, and breakfast menu options. I opted for 3 tacos. Taco Steak - $6.50 - Grilled marinated steak with cilantro and onions were all served on a tortilla. While it was good, I did expect there to be a bit more steak at the given price point. Taco Shredded Chicken - $5 - This came with a crispy corn tortilla with seasoned shredded chicken, romaine, pico de gallo, crema & queso fresco. Out of all the things I tried, this was the best, it had a lot of flavor. Taco Fried Fish - $6 - This consisted of fried fish, cabbage adobada, pico de gallo, crema & queso on a crispy corn tortilla. Unfortunately the fried fish was a little off tasting and not so fresh. Overall I felt the tacos were on the pricier side and the fried fish taco didn't taste as fresh. Perhaps they needed to change the oil used for frying. They do have a large selection of meat options, especially sea food so if I did come back I'll look into other options. read more

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Amazing Mexican taqueria that serve awesome burritos. The blackened shrimp and fish burritos were amazing. Condiments including the pickled vegetables and various salsas with chips were outstanding. Service was friendly and prompt. Our go to Orange County eatery for excellent food at reasonable prices. Highly recommend and will be returning to try the other entrees. read more

Hard to believe I don't have a previous review here. This place is the real deal. Authentic Mexican. Check out their amazing Taco Tuesday. I've been coming since 2020. Various tacos for only $2.75 loaded with beans, cheese, pico de gallo and meat of choice. I get the veggie. Use to get the battered fish. You won't be disappointed. Quick to get food out. Hot and fresh. Nice guys working here. Great self service bar with authentic carrots, onions, salsas etc. great music in background no artistic graffiti all over. read more

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Still love this! And look like lots more people have found it too! Update on the menu read more

Taco Mesa - Late night Happy Hour menu 7/2025 - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I was really not impressed. Pinto beans ??? At a Mexican restaurant?? And 5 day old rice..?? I was utterly shocked on how good of reviews this establishment has. Very unimpressed. Salsa is good everything else was missing flavor. read more

Taco Mesa is always, consistently very yummy! This time, I got one grilled fish and one grilled shrimp taco, and they were quite large (though unsure if they were large enough to justify the price, ~$7 each). The fish and shrimp were both very fresh and cooked well, and the vegetables, cheese, and salsas in the tacos were good as well. The real standout at Taco Mesa is the salsa bar! As a massive fan of all things pickled, the pickled vegetables are an absolute must. I always just bring my whole plate over to the the salsa bar to load it up with the pickled onions, carrots, and cauliflower, which bring the perfect touch of acidity to a potentially heavy meal. The service is fast, and there are plenty of seats and tables for you to enjoy your food. Would definitely come back! read more

Taco Mesa - Grilled shrimp and grilled fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

You know the Mexican food is unreal when the burritos are almost the size of a football. Extra tasty & authentic. The staff was great in helping us decide what to eat and when we had some customizations too. Love the traditional Mexican vibe outside on the patio too! read more

Taco Mesa - Enchiladas Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The lingua and carne asada tacos were solid, clean flavor, not dripping in grease like the usual street taco. They taste fresh and a little more "refined," but that polish comes with a slightly higher price tag. Service: Had it to-go so can't comment Food: Tacos are tasty, balanced, and satisfying Ambiance: Simple and casual, nothing fancy 7/10 - Good tacos, just a bit on the expensive side. read more

Taco Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Looking for a new place to eat Mexican food in Orange County and we this spot and gave it a try. Not necessarily a mistake, but the food was just plain. Not bad and not like wow that was good. Ordered a chili Relleno,Gordita and a burrito. The sauce and cheese on the wet burrito was good. The sauce on chili was plain, and the Gordita was hammered. Now that means it was over cooked. It should be soft and not hard. Rice was ok. Did like the green tortillas. Hot salsa was bad. Made my sick. So would we come back, probably not, but someone else this may be good food. Not us. read more

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Don't get me wrong.. the food is really good and I love the fact they are mostly organic and don't use seed oils BUT they are always out of 1/2 the items on their menu! I will definitely be back but when I do come back I won't get my hopes up for anything in particular on their menu knowing they may not have what I really want. read more

Great staff cool little returns and good food! What more can we ask for in these difficult times! It's great to have a quick bite that's delicious read more

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This is a wonderful go-to spot for authentic, fresh, and delicious tacos if you're in OC! The place has a smaller interior where you order at the counter from a large, various menu. Customers typically sit outside in the patio with their trays of food, cups for beverages, and salsas, limes, and pickled carrots. Service is efficient, making sure they get the order right. While I realized I forgot what a gordita is, I had a wonderful time trying our tacos with green corn tortillas (XOXO they tasted immaculate!) and filling up on the pickled carrots! Flavors are strong, the food is served warm, and the plethora of pickled vegetables and generous servings of protein are pristine. read more

Taco Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I wanna like Taco Mesa more since it is nearby my work but the pricing is a little high and the food is kinda meh. I've tried their tacos here before. A taco is $5+ but they are a little bigger than tacos from a taqueria spot and they fill them up with lots of meats. The only problem is their meats can be kinda dry. The last time I got food from here was when someone ordered me food. I really wanted a fish taco but they were out so I ended up getting chicken and al pastor. The chicken was a little dry and needed sauce which wasn't given unless you ask I assume. The al pastor was good but I didn't like the artificial guac they put on top. Also they wrapped it in a plate and it leaked everywhere so that was annoying. I probably would come back to try their other stuff since it's nearby me. Just wished it was more tasty. read more

Taco Mesa - Al pastor and chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is one of those places that is easy to overlook. Next to a big chain fast food joint, across from the overly-dull and bureaucratic California DMV in Costa Mesa, and seemingly filling an old fast food space in its own right. But the food here - especially the breakfast goods - is off the hook good. The eggs with onions, rice, beans - and in my case, ordered with chorizo too - was insanely good. Not the Gucci Mexican crap people rate so highly because it's sterilized for dull palates, run in overly-gentrified or hyper-suburban spots - this is just a nice, little greasy spoon restaurant that hits the spot. Service was fast, efficient... the kind of place that you'll keep going back to if you land there on accident some time. read more

Great spot for Taco Tuesday! It can get extremely busy on Tuesdays, but if you wait off to the side in the parking lot you can generally get a spot. Great margaritas and tacos! The Beef Tacos Fritos are my favorite! Will definitely be back! Have been going at least once a month on Taco Tuesday! read more

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The blackened tacos are good. Do not get the mole, chile relleno, the rice , their regular beans, (the black beans are safe. The mole almost tasted like bbq, the rice is just weird ( I think it was basmati ), look, if you have a pallet that enjoys authentic Mexican food , get tacos. Don't be catfished by anything else there. Oh. Yes. The horchata is delightful and contains no milk. read more

This is the most AMAZING hidden gem of a taco place... Hate giving them a great review cause it'll get packed... The calamari tacos are the BEST read more

While visiting Newport Beach / Costa Mesa, my girlfriend and I tried this place based upon the great rating and reviews -- and we weren't disappointed. Easy to order, very nice staff, clean, and REALLY amazing food. Highly recommended if you're looking for a fast bite. read more

This place is great. A modestly sized taqueria putting out some huge, delicious tacos. You walk in past the colorful murals to place your order at the counter, then have a seat in the colorful, sticker bombed patio waiting for your food. We came in on a Tuesday and it only took about 5 or so minutes to get our order. And the staff were very pleasant and friendly. I ended up getting pastor, fish, and lobster tacos. The pastor was seasoned well, juicy, and decently zesty. The lobster was super buttery, pleasantly firm and with an honestly surprising amount of lobster meat. And the fish was our favorite, fresh yet pleasantly fishy and topped with plenty of cotija. My partner also got carnitas and chile verde, which were similarly delicious. And these are *huge* tacos piled on top of house made herbed tortillas with a decently strong corn flavor. Some of the best tacos I've had in recent memory. Also, our margaritas were delicious. I'm not even a tequila person and I liked it. Maybe because I was on an empty stomach but it hit *hard,* was strong without tasting like it. They have special pricing on Tuesdays, and it was packed when we went. Not oppressively busy but it was popping. And things move so fast you don't really notice, you just find yourself in a bustling patio filled with tacos. I wish their salsa was spicier, though. read more

Taco Mesa - Al pastor, fish, lobster, carnitas, y chile verdes tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been to Taco Mesa a few times now. Having had a few different items I would say this is a good local spot but could be great. Last time I was there the hard shell taco was actually better than expected however the fried fish taco was meh. The watermelon aquafresca is aaaaammmaazing. Service there is always quick and no one has ever been rude. There is plenty of seating outside but nothing inside but drinks and salsa bar. Worth going for a quick weekend lunch. read more

Good food a must try ! Taco made with a unique tortilla. Service was good and staff so inviting. read more

Taco Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food is great. Service is pretty good. But the fact that they flat out refuse to update their menu to remove things that they no longer carry is fuckin rude and disappointing. read more

credit to the chef. really great tacos with tons of high quality toppings. would probably skip the carnitas though.

My group and I arrived on Sunday afternoon after a hard day at practice. We were looking for somewhere with plenty of seats and table to accommodate our larger group. I have heard great things about Taco Mesa before this so I was excited to see how the food was. You order at the counter and grab your salsas/toppings before heading to their covered outdoor patio for seating. There were plenty of tables available, and they even allowed our group to combine tables so we could all sit together. I ordered three tacos and I was worried about the portion sizes but these were hefty sized tacos. The al pastor was flavorful, and the carne asada was well charred. Next time, I would've swapped out the carnitas taco to try one of their fish tacos! read more

Taco Mesa - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Taco Mesa is brand new to Anaheim Hills. I've been to their Costa Mesa location too. However the Anaheim Hill location is very unique! While other fast food use unhealthy oils such as seed oils, sunflower oil, palm oil, vegetable oil, ect. TAco Mesa uses NO seed oil their chips are made from Tallo and vegetarian. They use healthy oils! Yes, it may be pricy but isn't your health worth it ? If you are going to do fast food make it healthy. Our family ordered the kids black beans and cheese, kids chicken taco on flour tortillas. Steak tacos and chicken tacos. My husband can't eat dairy so he requested no dairy plain. Service is top notch. The Young lady too g our order was very friendly, helpful and answered our questions. She even let us sample the chips. Completely come out and check it out. Located in the Mother's Market shopping Center where La Fitness is located. I've included the menu too. Looks like they offer breakfast too. Check it out. read more

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I've been here a couple times and the burritos have been consistently awesome. Well worth the price, delicious, and the portion sizes are great. Nothing to complain about in terms of service either. The outdoor dining area has a really fun, artistic vibe and there are fire lamps for cooler evenings. We will definitely be regulars here. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place, I was hesitant to go because I go to Mexican's restaurant a lot but she said they do was. And I'm glad that I did go I got the tacos, which were very flavorful and the torta I really enjoy taking pictures and I really enjoyed their decorations And the cashier was very friendly I will definitely go back read more

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Taco Mesa is the best place for food in Costa Mesa. There is plenty of parking in the back and their food is incredible. The portions are extremely generous and the flavors are unmatched. Orders are prepared quickly and you can help yourself to the salsas of your choice. Very fun ambiance and casual food spot. read more

Taco Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food is outstanding. Lobster bisque is the best I've ever had. Horchata, tacos, burritos are incredible with a depth of flavor unmatched

So first off I have to say BEST TACOS EVER! For real! The protein selection is amazing! Even the tortillas are perfect and make the tacos that much better! I've tried almost all of their options and every single time they hit right on the money of all my cravings! They even have a taco Tuesday menu! Their service is great, when they are busy the quality is still there! The vibes are chill as well! Perfect little spot to enjoy for lunch or dinner with anyone and everyone! read more

This spot is perfect for Taco Tuesday! It gets busy, but worth the wait, The margaritas are on point, and the tacos? Always solid-- but I highly recommend the torta. read more

I came in for the first time and 2 chicken and 1 beef tacos fritos, chips and their unique horchata on a Tuesday. Tacos were $2.75 each. They were really good. I ended up ordering 2 more tacos! I should have just ordered 5 because the 6th one was hard to finish lol! I will be coming back to my new go to taco spot!!! read more

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Okay hear me out.... HORCHATA! The horchata here is the best!!! Seriously, so much cinnamon and tasted legitimate. We loved that alone. Taco Mesa is one of those hole-in-the-wall places that are hidden gems. From the aesthetics and look of this place, you wouldn't expect much. The seating is all outdoors and not super comfortable. You have to deal with the wind and flies/ gnats trying to steal your food. All of that is annoying. But.... The food is really good. We ordered two Chile relleno plates, an order of tacos, chips and guacamole, an horchata and a regular drink. The chips have a unique taste, lots of flavor. These are not your typical chips. The guacamole is super fresh! We loved that. I even took the guacamole and ate that with my Chile relleno plate. The Chile relleno plate has a little heat. If you are like me and can't handle spicy, this might be a challenge for you too. Every bite, I downed some horchata LOL My boyfriend loved his Chile relleno plate and tacos. He started having stomach issues (not related to the food), and he couldn't finish his food. But he wanted to finish it. I ate most of my food, and really liked the rice and beans. Overall, good little spot if you don't mind the outdoor seating. I wouldn't recommend during the heat of summer though. No tacos are worth that torture. read more

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This place is under the radar. The staff is always friendly. The fresh juice is delicious!! Every dish I've had is amazingly authentic and full of flavor. My fav is the pollo mole and fish tacos. But the nachos are the bomb too! Try it all, you won't be disappointed!! read more

What a hidden gem!!! I got the chilaquiles with grilled chicken--price was slightly above average but it made up for it with its generous portion and amazing flavor. Food was ready within 10 minutes and the cashier was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Don't forget your pickled veg (delicious) and salsas. Will definitely be back. read more

Taco Mesa - chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California