Puesto Park Place

4.5

1113 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 608-7272
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Our event spaces provide a range of options to suit your needs - from intimate dinner gatherings to lively cocktail parties with tray-passed tacos and margaritas. If you want to truly make an impression, you can even 'buy out' the entire venue for your event!
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Jamboree Street
Parking details
Free parking is available by entering the parking structure entrance off of Michelson. Directions: Head northeast on Michelson towards Puesto. Go through the first stop sign. After passing LA Fitness there is a second stop sign. Turn right into the parking structure. The AC Hotel also offers valet. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come Join the Fiesta. 1/2 off All Tacos!
Valentine's Weekend at Puesto
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
It's not often that you can make blue turn pink, but we did it! This Valentine's Day weekend, celebrate with our pink tortillas. Bring your someone special and enjoy our award winning tacos!
Puesto OC Restaurant Week Lunch
$25.00 per person
Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
For Orange County Restaurant Week, we are offering our RW Lunch Menu for $25 with all of our Puesto favorites from 11AM to 5PM! Guests choosing the Restaurant Week Menu can also add on a $12 Puesto Perfect Margarita or any of our Cervezas brewed in-house by Brewer Doug Hasker for $6.

What 1,113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Good for groups
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto Park Place offers a "wonderful service" and "immaculate atmosphere," with standout dishes like crab and shrimp flautas and "amazing tacos." Though some reviews mention high prices and portion sizes, the vibrant flavors and "exceptional service" make it a favorite spot for many. Enjoy delicious margaritas and a memorable dining experience.

1,113 Reviews

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Simon
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
server and manager were the coolest people ever! Love this place definitely coming back.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded 2 days ago
Hi Simon, thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had a great experience with our team – we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to the server and manager. Can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit!
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Michael
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hard to hear our conversation with friends 😞…………………………………
Puesto Park PlaceResponded 2 days ago
Hi Michael, thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that the noise level made it hard to enjoy your conversation. We strive to create a lively atmosphere, but we understand how important it is to have a comfortable space for chatting with friends. We’ll definitely take your comments into consideration and work on ways to improve the experience. We hope you’ll join us again soon!
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Matheus
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always amazing here, drinks are good too. It’s on the expensive side but the food, service, location and drinks really pays itself off
Puesto Park PlaceResponded 2 days ago
Hi Matheis, thank you for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love the food, drinks, and service. We definitely aim to offer a high-quality experience, and it’s great to know it’s worth it to you. We can’t wait to have you back soon!
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JaeWon
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food and nice staff all the time Best of best since i eat taco
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
Hi JaeWon, thank you so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy both the food and the service every time. It means a lot to us that we’re your go-to spot for tacos! We can't wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious bites.
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Julia
Orange County
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for weekday lunch. Our order was slow to show up and incorrect. Discount was forgotten and took a bit to get it fixed. Food was good.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
Hi Julia, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the delays and the mix-up with your order—that's certainly not the experience we want to provide. We understand how frustrating that can be, and we appreciate your patience as we worked to fix the issue. It’s great to hear that the food was still enjoyable! We’ll take your comments to heart and work to ensure a smoother experience in the future. We’d love to have the chance to make it right on your next visit. Thanks again for letting us know!
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Clara
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great delicious food and excellent service. The love this place
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 7, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Clara! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. It means a lot to us that you love the place, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience!
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LENI
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance, food and server were a 10. Definitely will be back.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi Leni, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. It means a lot to us, and we're so glad to know you'll be back! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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JaeWon
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service and nice and kind staff I love to go eat always No more other taco in my life pursto tack js the best in the world Come and try
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi JaeWon, Thank you for the awesome review! We're so happy to hear you love our food, service, and staff! We’re thrilled to be your go-to for tacos—it's amazing to know we’ve earned that spot in your heart. We can’t wait to see you again for more of those world-famous tacos!
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BRENDA
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Spencer, went above and beyond during our dinner. Not only was the food and drinks amazing but all ambiance and customers service was an overall A+. Thank you for making our experience memorable. Crab and shrimp flautas and all tacos are a total winner.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi Brenda, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Spencer took such great care of you and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall experience. The Crab and Shrimp Flautas and tacos are definitely crowd favorites – we’re so glad you loved them! We can’t wait to have you back for another memorable meal!
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Nico
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, food and service was truly excellent.
Puesto Park PlaceResponded on January 26, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Nico! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! Puesto Park Place
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FAQs

Puesto Park Place offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-7272.

Puesto Park Place is rated 4.5 stars by 1113 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Park Place 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

Cross street
Jamboree Street
Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking is available by entering the parking structure entrance off of Michelson. Directions: Head northeast on Michelson towards Puesto. Go through the first stop sign. After passing LA Fitness there is a second stop sign. Turn right into the parking structure. The AC Hotel also offers valet. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luisteen Gonzalez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(949) 608-7272
Private party facilities
Our event spaces provide a range of options to suit your needs - from intimate dinner gatherings to lively cocktail parties with tray-passed tacos and margaritas. If you want to truly make an impression, you can even 'buy out' the entire venue for your event!
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Puesto Park Place

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Valentine's Weekend at Puesto

Puesto OC Restaurant Week Lunch

Menu

What 1,113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Puesto Park Place offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Puesto Park Place restaurant rated?

Does Puesto Park Place offer gift cards?

Is Puesto Park Place currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card