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Descanso - Plancha Dining, Costa Mesa, CA

Descanso - Plancha Dining

4.6
4.6
588 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.


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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

What 588 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Good for groups

  • North Orange County

    Innovative

  • North Orange County

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Descanso - Plancha Dining offers a vibrant and engaging dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly staff," with chefs providing entertainment and personalization. While some note slow service and high prices, many appreciate the unique "plancha experience" and recommend it for special occasions. Book ahead for a seamless visit.

588 Reviews
  1. Kay

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. MaritzaL

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    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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  4. 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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  5. Tatiana

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. 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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  7. Joseph

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mom there for her bday and anniversary. The food there was prepared well . Tasted good . Sucks my mom didn’t really like the chile rellano to much cheese she said but she had a good time overall.. I would go back with my wife again .

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  8. Natalia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the restaurant on Saturday for their Plancha experience, and it did not disappoint! The food and drinks were exceptional, with ingredients and flavors that really stood out. The staff were welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. A special shoutout to Cesar, who truly made our night memorable. Not only did he cook up some fantastic dishes right at our table, but he also brought great energy and humor to the experience. Cesar was both friendly and entertaining, turning a delicious meal into a fun and lively evening. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and an enjoyable atmosphere!

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  9. Hugo

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great portions where a little small for what the price is... overall I would recommend 👌

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  10. Kelly

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. Chef was very nice, but we expected more entertainment, like Benihana. We just sat and watched him cook, slowly. Food was good, no where near what I expected when I saw prices.

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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 588 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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