Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

1798 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals

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. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 608-9990
Website
http://eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Our semi-private room with a living wall, private patio, and art by Craig & Karl seats up to 26 guests. Our Full Patio, complete with a steel agave plant fire pit and separate bar, can host a 75 person fiesta. The entire space will entertain 200 guests for a festive reception.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Research Drive
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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 Restaurant Week Dinner
$35.00 per person
Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
For Orange County Restaurant Week, we are offering our RW Dinner Menu for $35 with all of our Puesto favorites from 5PM to close! 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 1,798 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

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Puesto Los Olivos offers "fantastic food and drinks" with standout tacos and "excellent sauces." The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the dining experience, especially on Taco Tuesdays with "great deals." The patio provides a "beautiful, festive" atmosphere. While prices are on the higher side, the "unique and delicious" menu is worth it.

1,798 Reviews

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Alan
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The ambiance was casual. The service was real good but the star was the food. The tacos are amazing.
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SUSHIL
VIP
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Experience as always ! Very Good Food - Awesome People - Happy Vibes. Thank you !
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Joanna
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I celebrated our 2nd year wedding anniversary on Taco Tuesday and had a wonderful dinner and the waitress was kind enough to bring us a slice of Tres Leches cake to share it made the celebration that more special!
Puesto Los OlivosResponded 1 day ago
Joanna, Happy 2nd anniversary! 🎉 We're honored that you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us. Nothing beats Taco Tuesday and a sweet treat to top it off! We’re so glad our team helped make your night even more memorable. Wishing you many more happy years—and tacos—together! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Siddharth
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service by Emily. Highly recommended.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded 1 day ago
Siddharth, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and that Emily provided great service. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Rheann
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have the best experience here! They have THE BEST service! I love the staff! 🤍
Puesto Los OlivosResponded 1 day ago
Rheann, we love the staff too! Thank you so much. We look forward to having you back soon! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Mary Ellen
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love taco Tuesday at Puesto! The food is always delicious and the margaritas are great!
Puesto Los OlivosResponded 1 day ago
Thanks Mary Ellen! Taco Tuesday at Puesto is always a vibe! 🌮🍹 We're so happy to hear you love the food and margaritas—because what's better than tacos and margs on a Tuesday? Can't wait to see you again for another round soon! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager
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MJ
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and tacos! Patio is a relaxing spot to have lunch.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
MJ, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a review. The patio during lunch is a special place :). We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Charles
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking to try a new place for Taco Tuesday, then Puesto is the place. The tacos were amazing, as well as the margaritas and the service. The food was fresh, unique, and delicious. Looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu besides tacos during my next visit. Overall, the night was a great experience.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
Charles, wow! So many great takeaways here; thank you so much. We are thrilled you enjoyed the food, the margaritas, the service and restaurant itself! We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager PS. Next time, ask us about our secret menu... ;)
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Steven
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tacos are delicious. They look small, but they are actually very filling. The guacamole was excellent and I especially loved the thick warm tortilla chips.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
Hello Steven, thank you for taking the time to provide us with some feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Next time, ask us about our secret tacos! :) Warm Regards, Ashleigh | Genearl Manager
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Rose
Tahoe
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went for taco Tuesday and the prices are great for their tacos. They are on the pricier side on regular days but defensively worth it on taco Tuesday if you’re looking for a nice date night during the weekdays.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on January 27, 2025
Rose, thank you so much for dining with us & providing us with some feedback! While we do price our menu according to the quality of ingredients we serve, we always recommend a good Taco Tuesday! Who doesn't love half off tacos? We look forward to having you back soon. Warm Regards, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Puesto Los Olivos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-9990.

Puesto Los Olivos is rated 4.6 stars by 1798 OpenTable diners.