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Puesto Los Olivos

4.5 (1834)

$30 and under

Mexican

8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122

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2 people

9 Jun 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 1,834 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
4.6Ambience
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.

1,834 Reviews

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SUSHIL VIP
Los Angeles29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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 County6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 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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Yesenia
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 12 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We came after the Mother’s Day rush which is why staff was very tired and forgot most of our order. Mostly everything on the menu was also no longer available. I’ve gone to Los puestos on other days and everything is always really good, I would just suggest not going on busy days when the rush has died down since they will probably run out from most things on the menu and staff is ready to leave and go home.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on 12 May 2025
Dear Yesenia, Thank you for your honest feedback. You're absolutely right—Mother’s Day was an exceptionally busy day for us, and while our team was fully engaged, we clearly didn’t deliver the level of service or availability you’ve come to expect from us. I'm so sorry that this impacted your visit. We appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you back soon on a smoother day, so we can provide the full Puesto experience you know and love. Best, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos
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Navy
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Mother’s Day brunch menu was a bit lacking. Had an issue when the blue fin ceviche was order and the fish was spoiled.
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Dawson
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Originally Puesto was one of our favorite restaurants! Close by, good quality food, fair prices, nice bar, good staff! However the food quality has plummeted while the pricing has skyrocketed. The staff is still nice and pretty responsive and the bar is still solid but pricey! They sell street tacos for twice what they are worth! Their fish tacos are horrid!
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on 12 May 2025
Dawson, Thank you for your feedback and for being a longtime supporter—we truly appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t reflect the experience you’ve come to expect from us. While we’re proud of the quality and care we put into our food, we understand that value is personal, and your perspective is important. We’ll share your comments with our culinary team as we continue working to deliver the consistency and experience our guests deserve. Best, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos
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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 1834 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.