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Puesto Los Olivos, Irvine, CA

Puesto Los Olivos

4.5 (1830)
$30 and under
Mexican
8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesday!

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

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What 1,830 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto Los Olivos offers "unique and flavorful tacos" that are "literally a party in your mouth," with favorites like filet mignon and chicken al pastor. The "excellent service" enhances its inviting ambiance, making it a "favorite place to indulge on tacos," especially "on taco Tuesday." Despite some pricing concerns, the quality shines.
1,830 Reviews
  1. S VIP

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Emily VIP

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Lucas VIP

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. K VIP

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at Puesto, especially during Taco Tuesdays. The tacos are always amazing, excellent service and ambiance is very inviting. It’s definitely our favorite place to indulge on tacos. I’ve been eyeing the lobster taco for a while and finally ordered it today, but I wasn’t as impressed as my favorite mushroom or chicken al pastor tacos.

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  8. Roxanne

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mango ceviche was sooooo good! I will do a double order of it next time. Chips, salsa and tacos were perfect! Love Puesto! Our waiter was great as well. We sat outside by the heater and it was really nice.

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  9. Susan

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was exceptional. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We sat on the patio and were able to hear each other so our conversation was great! The staff let us sit and talk until after closing and didn't bother us or make us feel bad for sitting there.

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  10. Mihail

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant!!! Recommend if you want to try Mexican cuisine.

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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 1830 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Puesto Los Olivos

8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Research Drive
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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