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Puesto Los Olivos

4.5 (1837)

$30 and under

Mexican

8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122

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2 people

11 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Lively

Mexico City born. California raised. Puesto brings the vibrant soul of CDMX through a Southern California lens-bold, modern Mexican with an edge. Seasonal menus, creative takes, and the best ingredients in the hands of better chefs. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made in-house like it's been since 1200 BC. Puesto is family-founded by the Adler and Lombrozo brothers, first-gen Mexican Americans raised on tamales and tradition. It's a love letter to the flavors they grew up with, reimagined with Mexico City energy and SoCal spirit. Made by food people. For food people.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(949) 608-9990
Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122
Area
Irvine
Cross Street
Research Drive
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 Off all Tacos!

Private dining

What 1,837 people are saying

Puesto Los Olivos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto Los Olivos delivers "unique and flavorful tacos" with standout options like the "filet mignon taco" and "mango ceviche." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "inviting ambiance." Taco Tuesdays are a hit for value and taste. Be aware of a 4% surcharge, but it can be removed upon request.

1,837 Reviews

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Lisa VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food at a good price on Taco Tuesday. Very good shrimp and filet tacos
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Emma
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were a big group and they were busy so pretty good!
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Joanna VIP
Orange County286 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I brought a friend here for the first time. Our service was spotty. Ordered iced got it and never got a refill or asked about anything. Tried a new taco on the menu. The asparagus one. Not a favorite. Our server took it off the bill which I appreciated. Loved the filet taco.
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SUSHIL VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to multiple Puesto locations, but nothing compares to the experience at Puesto Irvine — and that’s largely thanks to Stephania, the absolute rockstar of a manager! 🙌 Stephania isn’t just good at what she does — she’s the reason we happily drive all the way from Cerritos to Irvine, even though two other locations are closer. That says it all! Her warmth, attentiveness, and personal touch turn a great meal into an unforgettable experience. She’s a true asset to Puesto and someone who genuinely cares about every guest's experience. The food? Tacos are consistently on point, bursting with flavor. And the Puesto Perfect Margarita? The name doesn’t lie — it's perfect. The vibe, the service, the people — everything here just hits different. Great food, but even better people. That’s why we keep coming back. Huge shoutout to Stephania and the entire team — keep being awesome!
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Katie
Orange County7 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are back! We had a not so good experience a while back but the general manager reached out to invite us to try again. Puesto is a place our family frequents, especially during the summer so it feels good to be back. A welcoming face when we walked in, very attentive server, & one of my favorite chips & salsa. Delicious tip: you can ask for certain taco flavors in bowl form. Not going to lie, the short rib bowl was devoured! Short rib was good but I found myself digging out all the corn & rice! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I forget how much I like Puesto rice:)
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Legita
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, music were good. We sat outside so we can talk without loud music. Bathroom were neglected a bit, one stall had no toilet paper. I will go back again.
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Tim
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best tacos in SoCal! The Hero taco is a secret menu item with lobster and filet mignon. It is insane!
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S VIP
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience on taco tuesday is very good
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Emily VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ordered filet mignon taco and it was very tender and flavorful. Would have loved the restaurant more if the tacos weren’t $12 each
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Lucas VIP
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Took over an hour to get our food and very little communication from our waiter.
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FAQs

Puesto Los Olivos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-9990.

Puesto Los Olivos is rated 4.5 stars by 1837 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Los Olivos does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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