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    Cali Costa

    4.0 (354 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CALI COSTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Taco Tuesday menu
    Gaelen S.

    Random Tuesday stop! Good service, awesome salsa! Perfect ambiance! Lots of menu choices! Cool decor!

    Diana T.

    This had got to be one of the best Mexican restaurants around! The food was delicious! Even the chips and salsa was good! It's a quaint lil Mexican restaurant with patio seating, very nice. Our server was excellent and asked if we needed anything several times. If you're in the area you have to try this place. SO GOOD!

    Potatoe and cod taco
    Christine M.

    Enjoyed the quick lunch. Pet friendly patio we brought our dog along for our trip to the beach. We enjoyed the cod fish tacos. The bartender was friendly and made me a couple of vodka drinks I wanted.

    Love I.

    Nice spot not near PCH. Casual vibe. Good food. Good drinks. Exactly what I was looking for that day!

    Bottomless Mimosas
    Tru-L H.

    I'm back for another great review! I've been a regular here for the last 4 years, and I want to give props to Sara. She's the manager that is often helping out serving. She's amazing. She remembers my order and is always a friendly face to see. The food, always top notch, and serving sizes are nothing to fret from. They are very friendly to dogs and allow them in their patio seating, offering water bowls for our fur babies. Can't forget the $19.99 bottomless mimosas!! Will always be back!

    Cako Approves!
    Mikey H.

    It is interesting that some of the restaurants along the coast, in some of the towns, are not dog friendly, even when you see people with dogs everywhere! Luckily Cali Costa is a dog friendly place with an awesome outdoor patio! All the workers are really friendly and welcoming! Not too busy on a Monday evening which was nice for us. We had just missed happy hour. Ordered a house margarita and a skinny margarita. Both very good! The server in training suggested chips and guac, and why not? Really nice presentation and a really good serving of avocado and spices! I ordered the short rib enchiladas and Daveed had the combo taco and cheese enchilada. The short rib was good, and the sauce had a fair amount of heat. I wasn't too keen on the rice, and the pintos were good. Daveed thought he was getting a hard shell taco, but he said it was good. He would've preferred the pintos instead of the black beans. I would've wanted the black beans instead of the pintos, so maybe offer a choice? The presentations of both were really good. Since we're from San Diego, we do tend to judge Mexican food a little hard. We thought the food was pretty safe, meaning anyone who does not like spicy, or is apprehensive about Mexican food, is safe to eat here. There's something for everyone. Again, the service was friendly and upbeat, and they were attentive without being intrusive which we like. Oh, and Cako liked being there because she only lays down when she does! Cako Approves!

    Enchilada sampler split.
    Larry W.

    Good Mexican place. Live music often, good place to watch a game. Nice staff. Been here 3 times. If you order right you'll be happy. For two recommend the big Cadillac Margarita, two birria tacos and enchilada sampler and share. You won't be disappointed.

    Short Rib Enchiladas
    Lexy M.

    Tried this spot today for the first time and I very was disappointed with the quality of the food. The short rib enchiladas were decent, not good but not bad either. However, the Spanish rice and the refried beans were really disappointing for a Mexican restaurant with these prices. What I was served is something I would expect from a really cheap Mexican restaurant in an area where people aren't familiar with Mexican food. The beans were so watery it was like a soup with a few beans mixed inside and the Spanish rice was completely bland. I had stomach pain after the meal and subsequently had to run to the bathroom. You can definitely find much better Mexican food in the area for the same price that's much better quality as well. Only had one customer in the store at 2pm on a Saturday so that seems indicative of how popular this spot is. If they improved the quality of their food and used better ingredients this would be a much better place. For what you get right now, it is not worth the price you're paying.

    Asada and Eggs
    Jamison L.

    This is a good restaurant to watch sports without the typical "sport's bar" atmosphere. It has a wonderful outdoor patio and serves tasty coastal Mexican food! My go to when meeting up with friends.

    Tyler D.

    Amazing restaurant! The vibes are immaculate and the food is exceptional! Would definitely recommend coming in and trying it for yourself. Also a great spot to watch the World Cup with over 20 TVs all around!

    Crispy Carnitas Taco
    Jeff N.

    My favorite lunch or dinner stop when I'm heading home to San Diego County from Laguna Beach. I really enjoy the California fusion style tacos. This time I ordered 3 - Crispy Taco with Carnitas, Cali Shrimp (soft) Taco, and Maui Chicken (soft) Taco. All three were really tasty and hit the spot. The free chips and salsa (just enough heat) are also always good. A couple of on-tap Pacifico beers to wash everything down, and I was a happy camper!

    Mariscos Enchiladas
    Kylee P.

    Cute little Mexican place with nice seafood options. I got the enchiladas Mariscos which has one green enchilada with shrimp that was quite tasty. The other enchilada was chipotle crab. This one was super hot, also appeared to be imitation crab so want to throw that out there. I enjoyed my food though and waiters were very attentive. My mom had the fish tacos and she also enjoyed them. I would recommend it for a nice easy sit down place for someone looking to eat some seafood.

    Michelada
    Selena B.

    The food here is amazing. Large portions and filled. I got the carnita nachos. My husband got the surf and turf burrito. Michelada's made to perfection. Service was attractive and kind. Definitely will go back when in town!

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    Fast service, good food, young server was nice about leaving off some peppers in my food.

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    Cool bar to chill at and watch the game! Staff is super cool and friendly! Definitely recommend checking this spot out!

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    Really fun little sports bar in Dana Point. The staff is really friendly, and my bacon cheeseburger was awesome!

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    Ask the Community - Cali Costa

    What day do kids eat free?

    Wednesdays all day all night!

    Is this a Seattle Seahawks bar? If not do they at least have all games on?

    No. If anything, it is a SoCal team bar. I have watched Cleveland Browns games there on Sunday mornings.

    Is this a local family-owned business?

    YES IT IS!! :-)

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    Finally made it to Station Craft. We have been eyeing this place for years but it always seems…read morepacked, so we just drive past. Today, on a Saturday at 12-ish, as a family of 4 we were able to get seated right away. Our server was attentive and offered/brought waters right away. We were seated inside which was open and spacious but loud enough to make it family friendly. The tables were far enough a part that you did not feel like you were on top of each other. Next time, we might ask to sit outside so our young boys can watch the cars drive by. We learned that the kitchen is nut free (always double check as this could change), which was amazing since our son has a severe nut allergy. He was so excited to learn this as he can be limited at other places due to cross contamination or the wrong oils. Then when the food came out and it was delicious - it sealed the deal. It is now in the top of our list of places to go. The kids cheeseburger is good size and not a smaller version as some places do. The chicken tenders were panko crusted which was so crunchy. My husband and I shared the smoked carrot and chicken tacos and we enjoyed them both. The beer was also very good with my husband and I each trying a different kind - an IPA and a Pale Ale. We are so glad we finally stopped in and so should you!

    Station Craft is so wholly inoffensive from top to bottom - decor, layout, food selection, beer…read moreselection, everything. Nothing particularly terrible and nothing notable either. Which is why it's getting 3 stars from me. The food is fine. It didn't make me sick, and I could eat it. That's about all I can say. The service did what it was supposed to but neither warm nor necessarily speedy. If I were a local, this would be a safe place to bring friends. I don't think it's worth the time to go out of my way to come here.

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    Outdoor seating
    Locally owned & operated

    Project Social is exactly what every neighborhood wishes it had, a laid‑back patio, friendly…read moreservice, and drinks that hit the spot without trying too hard. I grabbed a nice cold beer and posted up outside, and let me tell you... that patio is dangerously comfortable. If my chair had reclined even one more inch, I might've filed for residency. The vibe is cozy, local, and effortlessly cool, like the bar equivalent of that friend who's always chill, always fun, and somehow never sweats even on a hot day. Service was smooth and friendly, the kind where you don't have to wave your arms like you're landing a plane just to get a refill. Whether you're here for beer, coffee, tea, or just to escape your responsibilities for 45 minutes, Project Social delivers. It's the kind of spot where you sip, relax, and think, "Yeah... I could get used to this." Miguel C.

    I do not like being robbed by staff and will not be returning. Ordered drinks at the cashier and…read moretook them to my table. Did not order food so I was not 'served' by staff. Been a customer since they first opened but on my last visit I forgot to close out my tab and discovered the following day that staff added a 20% tip. Contacted my Visa and disputed the add'l charge. I hope the owners read these reviews - they have a problem with staff. Manager responded it is posted policy.. on a tiny plaque that customers can't see... you can't impose a policy without consent - you lost a good customer and all the other guests I brought in the past xxx years ... PS: I left a cash tip in the jar and then added a 20% to my unclosed tab? Done, done & done - I can spend my money elsewhere.

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    Cali Costa - mexican - Updated September 2026

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