Taco Mesa

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647 W 19th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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(949) 642-0629
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Best

Blackened Chicken Burrito with a side of chips. It's deeeelicious. Great food made with a healthy flare.

Worst

No frills, gourmet style mexican fusion. The food is decent/good so long as you know that it isnt authentic style mexican food you're going for, it's sort of a fusion like you mig...

Carnitas!!! 3/15/2012

This place is cheap and they have really good carnitas. They used to have birria, but I have been told they don't anymore. It's a good place to eat, but the parking is sometimes difficult to find. more
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User review from LilaGuide.com 1/16/2010

I love this place, the juice is remarkably delicious and the tacos are fresh and good. The seating are limited but the value and price is fantastic. more
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User review from LilaGuide.com 1/10/2010

Blackened Chicken Burrito with a side of chips. It's deeeelicious. Great food made with a healthy flare. more
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User review from LilaGuide.com 1/8/2010

I believe this is the original taco mesa. This place as great street tacos for great prices. They always have coupons out too which is an added incentive more
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Good Yucatan-Style Mexican Food, Friendly Staff 9/6/2009

My friend and I were famished after an early morning walk on the beach, and an hour of shopping @ Ikea. We wanted something quick, but not fast food quick, so she recommended Taco Mesa. She warned me that not to be put off by the fact that it was a converted Taco Bell, and assured me that the food was good and flavorful. We ordered two tacos each - two each of carne asada, and carnitas pibil (roasted pork in red sauce) - for just over $8. The tacos are served in the small, palm-sized corn tacos (two per taco) and virtually stuffed with meat, diced onions and cilantro. They were filling without being too heavy, and went along nicely with the cold Bohemia we picked up at a nearby store. The place was a bit crowded, but we were in and out relatively quickly, and were served by gracious employees who were pleasant in spite of the crowds. Definitely recommended. Pros: Billed as fresh and healthy and delivers on that promise Cons: A little small, not much ambience, but OK more
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Good Yucatan-Style Mexican Food, Friendly Staff 9/5/2009

My friend and I were famished after an early morning walk on the beach, and an hour of shopping @ Ikea. We wanted something quick, but not fast food quick, so she recommended Taco Mesa. She warned me that not to be put off by the fact that it was a converted Taco Bell, and assured me that the food was good and flavorful. We ordered two tacos each - two each of carne asada, and carnitas pibil (roasted pork in red sauce) - for just over $8. The tacos are served in the small, palm-sized corn tacos (two per taco) and virtually stuffed with meat, diced onions and cilantro. They were filling without being too heavy, and went along nicely with the cold Bohemia we picked up at a nearby store. The place was a bit crowded, but we were in and out relatively quickly, and were served by gracious employees who were pleasant in spite of the crowds. Definitely recommended. Pros: Billed as fresh and healthy and delivers on that promise Cons: A little small, not much ambience, but OK more
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User review from LilaGuide.com 3/12/2009

One of my favorite mexican food restaurants in Orange County. The place is always packed and the food is always amazing. Plus there are some really healthy options compared to traditional mexican restauants. You can't beat the taco alambre or the blackend chicken breast burrito. My boyfriend and I could eat here everyday. more
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Gourmet mexican fusion at gourmet prices with no service and no ambiance 1/26/2008

No frills, gourmet style mexican fusion. The food is decent/good so long as you know that it isnt authentic style mexican food you're going for, it's sort of a fusion like you might find at Kantina. The prices are comparable to Kantina but there is no service, no ambience and you eat on an uneven concrete patio on uneven tables. If you're going to spend this kind of money on Mexican food spend a little more and go to El Ranchito or Kantina. At Kantina you have the same style Mexican fusion with smoking hot wait staff, great drinks, hot customers, good views and ambience. I'd pass up the concrete fushion with a view of the DMV and no service for Mexican fushion near the bay. Pros: Hmmm.... Cons: Long wait in line due to slow inefficient order taking, no service, lame dining area more
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Gourmet mexican fusion at gourmet prices with no service and no ambiance 1/25/2008

No frills, gourmet style mexican fusion. The food is decent/good so long as you know that it isnt authentic style mexican food you're going for, it's sort of a fusion like you might find at Kantina. The prices are comparable to Kantina but there is no service, no ambience and you eat on an uneven concrete patio on uneven tables. If you're going to spend this kind of money on Mexican food spend a little more and go to El Ranchito or Kantina. At Kantina you have the same style Mexican fusion with smoking hot wait staff, great drinks, hot customers, good views and ambience. I'd pass up the concrete fushion with a view of the DMV and no service for Mexican fushion near the bay. Pros: Hmmm.... Cons: Long wait in line due to slow inefficient order taking, no service, lame dining area more
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Over Rated ... but great salads! 1/6/2007

Don't here looking for authentic mexican food. It's a little over rated. But, WOW ... the salads are huge and cheap. ~Try Jugos Acapulcos down the street for an authentica experiencia~ more
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Over Rated ... but great salads! 1/5/2007

Don't here looking for authentic mexican food. It's a little over rated. But, WOW ... the salads are huge and cheap. ~Try Jugos Acapulcos down the street for an authentica experiencia~ more
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Gourmet Mexican food, fast food prices! 9/27/2006

Ok. This is not taco bell. This is upscale, gourmet mexican food in a fast food building. No drive through. No great views. No beautiful dining room or free chips. Paper plates and a serve yourself salsa bar. A patio view of the DMV and McDonalds. Small parking lot and uneven patio. BUT...the BEST GOURMET MEXICAN FOOD you will get anywhere!!! You cant go wrong with anything you order. I am particularly fond of their nachos and salads. We buy the tamales by the dozen for Christmas dinner. EVERYTHING is wonderful. But check it out for yourself, press reviews and menus are available at taco mesa dot net. Bring a relaxed attitude and be prepared for great food and plenty of it. This is one of the most casual restaurants you will find. Flip flops and shorts, uniforms and suits....all in the same place at lunch time. This is seriously one of the best dining bargains in the OC--IMHO. Pros: Food, quality and presentation is terrific; excellent kids menu Cons: limited seating, parking, view....Not a lot of room for kids to run around more
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Gourmet Mexican food, fast food prices! 9/27/2006

Ok. This is not taco bell. This is upscale, gourmet mexican food in a fast food building. No drive through. No great views. No beautiful dining room or free chips. Paper plates and a serve yourself salsa bar. A patio view of the DMV and McDonalds. Small parking lot and uneven patio. BUT...the BEST GOURMET MEXICAN FOOD you will get anywhere!!! You cant go wrong with anything you order. I am particularly fond of their nachos and salads. We buy the tamales by the dozen for Christmas dinner. EVERYTHING is wonderful. But check it out for yourself, press reviews and menus are available at taco mesa dot net. Pros: Food, quality and presentation is terrific; excellent kids menu Cons: limited seating, parking, view....Not a lot of room for kids to run around more
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Eat here if you don't know how Mexican food taste 1/12/2006

Food was NOT CHEAP nor was it good. I paid $20.00 for two burritos and two regular drinks. more
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Eat here if you don't know how Mexican food taste 1/11/2006

Food was NOT CHEAP nor was it good. I paid $20.00 for two burritos and two regular drinks. more
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didn't like 6/30/2005

From order till I got my food was about 20 minutes, Taco shell was burnt and there was some fish in the chicken taco, myself not being a seafood person was shocked. Pros: good rice, good beans Cons: Food mixing more
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didn't like 6/30/2005

From order till I got my food was about 20 minutes, Taco shell was burnt and there was some fish in the chicken taco, myself not being a seafood person was shocked. Pros: good rice, good beans Cons: Food mixing more
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The Best 5/22/2004

Taco Mesa rivals the best Mexican Food In Southern Ca. The food is a cross between traditional mexican food and trendy culinary gourmet. Blackened Fish, Calimari, Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp, Crab....the menu rivals most restuarants charging twice as much. For Value, Uniqueness, gourmet taste...Taco Mesa is way under-rated. The lobster Bisque is to die for. Pros: Value, Gourmet Taste, Variety more
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The Best 5/22/2004

Taco Mesa rivals the best Mexican Food In Southern Ca. The food is a cross between traditional mexican food and trendy culinary gourmet. Blackened Fish, Calimari, Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp, Crab....the menu rivals most restuarants charging twice as much. For Value, Uniqueness, gourmet taste...Taco Mesa is way under-rated. The lobster Bisque is to die for. Pros: Value, Gourmet Taste, Variety more
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Good value! 8/14/2003

There are several Taco Mesa's in Orange County. The food is pretty good, and it is a little different than the ordinary Mexican food...so it is a welcomed change at times. Pros: Food more
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  • The Scene
    Once a deserted Taco Bell, this gussied-up taco stand transports its loyal following to Mexico. Fresh fruit adorns the wall behind the cashier and half a dozen tables are...

  • 4/9/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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