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Descanso - Plancha Dining, Costa Mesa, CA

Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.6
4.6
592 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
THIS PAGE IS FOR PLANCHA TABLES ONLY (Where Our Chefs Cook at Your Table). For reservations in our standard Dining Room/Patio, please search for DESCANSO STANDARD DINING on the Open Table Website or call at 714.486.3798

PLANCHA Dining is available for Dinner Monday through Sunday and Saturday & Sunday Brunch.

Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors executed on a traditional plancha grill and prepared in front of you at your table.

Seating Types:

PLANCHA
Make a reservation at the Plancha Table for an intimate experience with your Taquero Chef. This is a multi-course meal option where each item is cooked in front of you!

STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation for our Standard dining room or patio on the Descanso Standard Dining Open Table Page.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 486-3798
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Angulo
  • Catering
    Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
  • Private party facilities
    Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
  • Parking details
    A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 592 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Good for groups

  • North Orange County

    Innovative

  • North Orange County

    Good for groups

  • North Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Descanso - Plancha Dining offers a unique and entertaining dining experience, praised for its "delicious food" and engaging chefs. The Plancha Grill is a highlight, with "amazing" dishes like pork loin alambre and carne asada. While some found service slow, the atmosphere and flavors make it "worth every penny." Perfect for special occasions, it combines Mexican cuisine with a fun and lively environment.

592 Reviews
  1. loretta

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit and I certainly will be back! Chef Angel and our server Des were immaculate. If you are celebrating a birthday or want to enjoy incredible elevated Hispanic cuisine, this is IT.

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  2. James

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Plancha Dining and could not be more impressed with the food. Compared to your usual Hibachi/Asian food experience, this was on another level. Fantastic service, fantastic food. The chef was friendly and attentive and the server, Gio, took excellent care of us. I decided on Carne asada instead of Ribeye (a little more than I wanted to spend), but was completely surprised to receive some of the best Carne Asada I have ever eaten. The sauces served on the side were AMAZING. Mexican fried rice was so creative and delicious. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Richard

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun dinner experience and great food! Chef Angel was amazing and our server, Desiray, provided excellent service!

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  4. Naomi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice . Food was amazing Service was outstanding. Price was great

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  5. Kay

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun place to celebrate a special occasion. Food was tasty and atmosphere was fun.

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  6. Sonia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were amazing! Both the chef and waitress gave impeccable service. And the food just kept getting better and better. Would recommend it to all my friends and family.

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  7. MaritzaL

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is way better than any other restaurant I have eaten at. I love the Blanche style when they put the food in front of you. The food taste so delicious. I can’t stop eating it. I will definitely be back again.

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  8. Monica

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely delicious. Everyone was great! Great service. Thank you.

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  9. Tatiana

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soooooo good best place ever Server was awesome and cool was great

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed! Not the normal experience we have here.

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FAQs

Descanso - Plancha Dining offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Descanso - Plancha Dining also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 486-3798.

Descanso - Plancha Dining is rated 4.6 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Descanso - Plancha Dining

1555 Adams Ave, Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave.
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A Huge Open Parking Lot Right Out Front! Free Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Angulo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (714) 486-3798
  • Catering
    Please Contact us directly at 714.486.3798 or go to our website (DescansoRestaurant.com) for our catering menu!
  • Private party facilities
    Descanso is the perfect location to host your next event! With its unique layout, Descanso is able to host live cooking stations throughout the restaurant. We can host all types of events up to 250 guests. Please contact our event staff at 714.486.3798 or info@descansorestaurant.com
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