Descanso Costa Mesa

Corn Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Flour Tortillas

Four Taquitos with your choice of Marinated Shredded Chicken or Butter Poached Shrimp, Guacamole, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Lettuce, Crema, Cotija Cheese, Mico Cilantro, Morita Aioli and Watermelon Radish.

Citrus Marinated Octopus*, Shrimp* and Whitefish of the Day*, Tomato, Red Onion, Cilantro, Cucumber, Avocado, Pico de Gallo Juice, and Tortilla Chips.

Local Sea Bass, Lime Juice, Mango, Jicama, Habanero Pepper, Cucumber, Red Onion and Cilantro. Served with Tortilla Chips.

Green chorizo, poblano Suiza, tres quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and flour tortillas.

Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Tortilla Chips

Grilled Sweet White Corn (off the cob), Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Chile Con Limon Powder.

Tortilla Chips and Roasted Morita Chile Salsa

Cup of Toasted Noodles, Tomato Broth, Avocado, Refried Pinto Beans, Crema, Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco.

Grilled Chipotle Garlic Shrimp, Baby Arugula, Lemon Vinaigrette, Queso Fresco, Pico de Gallo, Elote Asado and Habanero Pickled Onions

Chipotle-Piloncillo Glazed Atlantic Salmon atop Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Diced Mango, Red Onion, Avocado, Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette, Topped with Cotija Cheese and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo, Morita Croutons and Parmesano Reggiano.

Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Agave Lemon Vinaigrette.

Choice of Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas or Chicken. Made with Charro Beans, Guacamole, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Chile Morita Aioli, Pickled Jalapenos and Tres Quesos on a Telera Bread Roll. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice.

Choice of Steak, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Shrimp, Chicken or Vegetables. Made with Charro Beans, Mexican Fried Rice, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Salsa Frita and Tortilla Chips.

Choice of Steak, Shrimp, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Pollo or Vegetables. Made with a Flour Tortilla, Charro Beans, Tres Quesos, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.

Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapenos, Charro Beans, Shaved Onion, Serranos and Corn Tortillas

Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Red Onion, Cilantro, Pumpkin Seeds, Cranberries, Lemon and Orange. Served with Charro Beans, Garlic Spinach, Morita Aioli and Pickled Onion.

Two Open Faced Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro on Flour Tortillas. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice and Charro Beans.

Combine any Two Tacos. Comes with Charro Beans and Mexican Fried Rice.

Comes with 2 Pounds of Meat (Choose Two: Steak, Chicken, Al Pastor or Carnitas ), 1 Pint of Charro Beans, 1 Pint of Mexican Fried Rice, 12 Tortillas, 1 Pint of Pico de Gallo, 1/2 Pint of Salsa Verde, 1/2 Pint of Salsa Frita, 1/2 Pint of Lime Wedges and Tortilla Chips. (servers 4+ Adults). If you choose one meat option, you will receive 2 pounds of that meat choice.

One Pound of Seasoned Meat, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way. Choose One.

Steak or Chicken, Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.

Tres Quesos and Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.

Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.

Seasoned rice mixed with vegetables and drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.

Grilled cactus typically mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, offering a traditional Mexican side dish experience.

A medley of grilled zucchini, squash, carrots, bell peppers, and asparagus, seasoned with herbs and spices.

Crispy potato wedges topped with a spicy serrano chile sauce and garnished with fresh microgreens.

Smooth refried pinto beans topped with crumbled white cheese.

A creamy aioli typically made with smoked morita chiles, garlic, and mayonnaise.

Sautéed tomatoes, onions, and peppers, creating a rich and savory salsa.

Our signature spicy salsa with chile de arbol

Grilled jalapeños and onions combined with creamy avocado slices, cilantro, and lime, creating a vibrant and zesty salsa accompaniment.

Zesty Green Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Tangy Tomatillos

Short Rib Estrofado with Guacamole, Onion, Micro Cilantro, Salsa Verde, Tres Quesos and Birria Consome. Served on a Handmade Corn Tortilla.

Garlic Marinated Ribeye with Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Cilantro and Tomatillo Salsa Cruda on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Pork Belly Braised in Mexican Coca-Cola, Himalayan Salt, Garlic and Herbs; With Chipotle-Peach Syrup, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Micro Cilantro and Marinated Red Cabbage. Served on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Steak, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Surf and Turf Taco: Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Serrano Chiles, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Volcano Salsa, Cilantro and Avocado Toreado Salsa. Served on a Blue Corn and a Flour Tortilla.

Carnitas, Tres Quesos, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese and Salsa Verde. Served open faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Chicken, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Pork, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Seasonal Vegetables, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Spit-Roasted Al Pastor Pork with Red Onion, Salsa Frita, Chamoy, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Ranchero Steak with Avocado Toreado Salsa, Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Chile Rubbed Mahi Mahi with Chamoy, Mexislaw, Chile Peanuts, Cilantro and Chile Morita Aioli on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Crispy Battered Tilapia, Cabbage Slaw, Pico de Gallo, Morita Aioli, Pickled Red Onion and Micro Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla

Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.

Roasted Anaheim Chile with Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Peppers, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Micro Cilantro and Cotija Cheese on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken with Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Salsa Frita and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.

Mexican Rice Pudding Cheesecake, Cinnamon, Strawberries and Caramel Cajeta Sauce

Chocolate Brownie topped with Toasted Marshmallows and Champurrado Cream Sauce on a Maria Cookie Crust

Caramel Baked Custard Flan, Berries and Hibiscus Dust