I've eaten at a lot of restaurants, but tonight was one of those experiences that reminds you how much a great server can completely elevate a meal. Stefan was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, attentive, funny, and somehow managed to make our entire table feel like VIP guests without ever being overbearing. His recommendations were spot-on, his timing was perfect, and he genuinely seemed to care that we had an incredible experience. The food was outstanding, but Stefan was the reason the night stood out. It's rare to find someone who combines professionalism, personality, and hospitality at such a high level. Every interaction felt natural and effortless, and he made the entire experience memorable. If you're coming to Puesto, ask for Stefan. Seriously. He set the standard for what service should be. Restaurants spend millions designing menus and interiors, but people like Stefan are what keep customers coming back. 10/10 service. 10/10 attitude. 10/10 experience. We'll definitely be back, and a huge part of that is because of him read more

Stefan was awesome great customer service and food. !

Service was excellent with Stefan we had the short rib birria bowl was delicious as was the salsa. Will definitely be back

Uh-mazing first experience! The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous while still feeling warm, comfortable, and inviting. It has that perfect balance of being beautiful without feeling stuffy. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and we left already talking about what we want to try on our next visit. The highlight, though, was the service. Pearl made our entire experience exceptional. She was genuinely hospitable, incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, and seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even had a chance to ask. Her recommendations for both cocktails and food were absolutely perfect. It's rare to receive service that feels this thoughtful and effortless. Great food and a beautiful atmosphere are always a plus, but outstanding service is what turns a great meal into a memorable experience. Pearl delivered the best service we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back! read more

My first time at Puesto Park Place, and don't come for me, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype First of all we had a reservation, and although we were seated fairly quickly, it took quite a bit for our waitress to actually find us and check in on us. Secondly, we were sat next to the open kitchen, but watching the food being made kind of made the experience worse lol? For the prices they charge the way that the food was being prepped was so mediocre that it was hilarious. Also, the kitchen itself looked pretty dirty and the windows that we were sat next to were also hilariously, dirty and splattered with built up grease. The irony of this being that they could have just not done an open kitchen concept, and it would've made it honestly better. The food itself was also pretty mid, nothing really stood out and made me gasp due to it being overly flavorful or unique. The drinks were OK again nothing out of the ordinary. Also, the guacamole was lacking salt... Super disappointing for your guacamole to not hit at an upscale Mexican restaurant. Overall, for the money, I would recommend Javier's over Puesto, the food is better. The service is better and also the ambience and views are better. read more

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I am writing to share some feedback regarding our recent visits to Puesto in Irvine. Stefan has been our server several times, and he is truly an all-star. He is always professional, polite, courteous, insightful, and very welcoming. We greatly appreciate his excellent service and wonderful personality. We will definitely ask to be seated in his section the next time we visit. Had to edit at 4:32 PM. He just dropped off some taco tacos. Take a look. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is a more up-scale Mexican restaurant in a nice area. The service is good and the whole place is very clean with very nice decor. I had the chicken enchilada. It was pretty good. I particularly liked the sliced avocado. The sauce was pretty mild... A bit too mild for my taste and I had to add some hot sauce to give it a bit more flavor. You'll see from the picture that the dish comes with just 1 enchilada. Most Mexican restaurants give you 2, though this one is probably a little larger than most. Also, there's no rice or beans. And the enchilada didn't have any cheese either inside or on top. Considering what they're charging for this ... I expected a little more of anything. My friend had the short rib bowl and he said it was very good. Considering the price -- it had better be. We had to ask for chips 3 times before we finally got them ... Overall, the food is good and the place has a very nice decor and feel. But I felt like the value was not there. The food was good, but not so amazing to justify a price that's probably 50% to 100% more than you'd find at a basic Mexican restaurant. read more

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The Best food & Space is at Puesto Park Place I had a fantastic dining experience at Puesto in Irvine at Park Place. Right across from North Italia, this establishment rocked my senses. Let me start off by saying, I made a reservation error and the staff, especially the hostess Maureen and manager went above and beyond to seat us comfortably. The establishment was spotless, and the staff was so friendly and attentive. Shout out to Ale and Joanna for being kind, generous and knowledgeable. Even when they brought us the wrong dessert, they didn't charge us, but they still insisted we try it. Im not sure if it was due to the time of day we went but the timing was impeccable for our food. Our orders came out so fast, as if they were reading our minds. I truly love when the service and the food match the beautiful atmosphere. We got the guacamole flight which came with 3 incredible flavors, but the mango with pomegranate stole the show. Then, we had the chicken al pastor taco, marinated in hibiscus which is very unique! And the surf-and-turf taco were bomb. For dessert, they first brought us pistachio tres leches cake, though the cake was great, I wasn't a fan of the zest-heavy cream; I would have preferred a strawberry topping instead. But the churro sundae... babyyyyy now that was next level. Vanilla ice cream, churro bites, pistachio crumble, a cajeta drizzle, and dark chocolate chunks. I'd come back just for that, especially in summer with a cocktail. Puesto knows how to impress, and I can't wait to return! Pro tips: * Park in the structure and don't worry, they validate. * The door is heavy like a whale but it does open. * If you have allergies to nuts, let them know as many items are incorporated with nuts. * Come on Wednesdays as they have girl dinner (tailored menu for 40 bucks per person) which sounds like a time. * Oh and make reservations( just make sure it's the right location) * Lastly, if you sit in a booth on either side the views are amazing. One is a view of the kitchen and the other is a view of the outside. Choose wisely! read more

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This place was supa nice! Really great open atmosphere. Service was top notch. The guac was different than any other guac I've had, with walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and a secret spice that added a level of mystique.... Delish. Asf. Taquitos and flautas were quality as well. This place was great! read more

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We went to Puesto for a team dinner on a Tuesday night. It was a taco Tuesday so tacos were half off, however it feels kinda crazy to pay the full price for the tacos. The service was great and there was tons of seating. It did feel a little loud in the place, but nothing too overwhelming for conversations. We got the guac and elote. The elote was pretty good and on par for what you'd expect. The guac tasted like there was a lot of lime in it (this is a pro for me since I love lime). I got the quesabirria taco and was thrown off that it wasn't the typical goat meat and didn't have any consume to compliment it. I also thought it was an interesting twist that the cheese was fried around the meat. It wasn't bad, but again I only felt fine paying for the tacos since it was half off. I don't think people come here for authentic Mexican food, more so for the vibes and maybe drinks... not a bad experience but would go somewhere else if I'm looking for more bang for my buck. read more

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I honestly have to give Puesto some creativity points. Their tacos are unique and 50% off on taco tuesdays. Their dirty soda had coke and horchata and I really enjoyed it as an alternative to an alcoholic beverage. Their taco of the month was interesting, it was a fried chicken with slaw. I'm a big lover of their Mexican candy shot. I always order one when I visit, best drink ever. We were sat by the kitchen which was fun, but the glass can emit some heat. This is honestly a pretty fun place to eat at. read more

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This is the right place to come and have an amazing dinner with your friends. Good drinks good music delicious food amazing vibes. I love the cocktails especially the watermelon Margarita!! thank you Nicole read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here a few days ago and will definitely be coming back!!! Our server Nicole was fantastic, she was prompt and attentive with her service, not to mention lovely to chat with throughout our meal. The fish fillet tacos alongside the mango margarita were delicious, and the overall vibe of the place is great!! read more

Puesto never disappoints. I came in craving the fish ceviche, and it was just as good as I remembered--bright, fresh, and full of flavor. The classic guacamole is simple in the best way, letting the quality of the ingredients shine The fish tacos were the highlight for me: perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and the kind of dish that makes you want to order another round. For dessert, the pistachio sponge cake was incredible - light, not overly sweet, and a perfect finish to my meal. I just wish they served hot tea but it's okay Great food, great energy, and a place I always look forward to coming back to read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Went out for at night with Coworkers to catch up. This place specializes in tacos but not your authentic kind that you find from food trucks. They are mainly dressed up with sauces and small portions with high prices. The filet mignon and birria tacos were rather good but not amazing. Each were missing many of the ingredients you'd find at a legit restaurant. Service was decent and the waiter was very nice. The area and decor was modern and great for a date night. I think this place is for those who enjoy taco presentation more than authentic flavors. read more

Puesto Park Place - Filet mignon and birria - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Friendly, attentive service. Nice, vibrant ambience in the middle of a strip mall in Irvine. I got the grilled fish taco with beans with iced tea. Fish seemed fresh and the tacos were tasty. Their guacamole fight is very interesting - with Parmesan, peppers and few other variations. Parking was easy to find. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Delicious tacos along with tasty chips and salsa! The guacamole was also excellent. The atmosphere was inviting and very kid-friendly, and the service was warm--they checked on us often, which was a nice touch. I'll definitely be back! Tacos run about $12-15 each, and the quality is absolutely worth it. read more

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We stumbled upon this place while in the area looking for dinner. The restaurant has that fancier dinner vibe. It was a weekend night, but there was no wait. We were seated properly and greeted warmly by our server. She offered us water and chip and salsa to start. We got the chicken bowl and the beef enchilada. The food was good but they were on the saltier side for my liking. Service was amazing, our server checked in on multiple times and make sure we got everything we needed. Overall, solid place for a date night; however, I wouldn't recommend if you're looking for a casual dinner with Mexican food. There are definitely great cheaper options. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

4% surcharge. Didn't notice until the check came. The menu has it written in tiny writing, doesn't stand out at all. Not a separate line item. Same line as 18% gratuity. Same section as food allergies. The food was okay. They didn't have a lot of help at the bar, was one person serving the bar and making drinks for the rest of the restaurant. It's an okay spot. Maybe I'd come for happy hour which they just brought back. But still, I'd prefer several other spots in this center. Also, no blended margaritas, just on ice. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

As a family who deals with a lot of allergies, Puesto has been a go to restaurant for us because they can accommodate our gluten free dairy free diet and they also no longer use seed oils. Our server, Aidynn was so sweet, patient and understanding. She went the extra mile to make sure our food was prepared properly and she was a joy to have around. The site manager also made a visit to our table to walk us through how everything was prepared so that we could eat our food with peace of mind. We love this place! read more

Hands down the cleanest Mexican food I've had in OC! Food came out fast and fresh. Our server was Faith and she was extremely attentive and made the experience 10x better! Will be coming back soon. P.s quesobirria burritos were read more

Puesto Park Place - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I very rarely leave poor review. If ever. However, I feel like it is necessary for this restaurant. I went here as I was in the area and wanted filet minion or rib eye taco as I had them at Tommy Bahamas and they were amazing, however now I find out the TB no longer has them on their menu Any who back to PPP. I ordered the steak and lobster taco. It was heavily seasoned and tasted more like brisket than filet or rib eye. The lobster what was even on the taco, very little, was rubbery. The cabbage and sauce was very good. I guess their budget could handle that but not choice meats as advertised. The portion was satisfactory but still it was a little bigger than a street taco and cost $17. Seems a bit outrageous. Chips and salsa were very good. Guacamole was ok. My daughter ordered the shrimp burrito and brisket burrito from the Happy hour menu. She took one bite of the shrimp burrito and said oh no that does not taste good. I wasn't about to try it, heck no. She did eat the brisket burrito but on her way home which is 2 hrs away caused her concern. Luckily no GI issues. Service from Justin was satisfactory but he didn't seem happy to be at work. The gentleman that seated us was very pleasant and engaging. Did not care for ambiance it was dark and we seated up against a glass wall that overlooked the uninteresting kitchen. You can best be sure we won't be returning! read more

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and was seated right away. We chose to dine at Puesto because they are dog friendly- everyone was so welcoming, service was great. The food was good, although it may not look like much the two tacos were filling. The atmosphere was relaxing, not too loud. It was paid parking, but with validation it was only a few dollars. read more

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Okay but not really worth the price point for what you get. Hubby and I came here after we found that Houston's wait was so long so this wasn't our first choice. Thankfully they had plenty of seating so we got a table right away. Got the guacamole sampler so we could try all 3: Classic guacamole (4/5) - best out of all of them but still rather bland and needed more salt Puesto perfect (3/5) - I thought there would be shaving/shredded/grated parm mixed in but it was big chunks of parmesan...why? It just didn't mix well and sat on top like an after thought. Nogada (2/5) - What is happening in this dish? Why is my guacamole sweet and crunchy? The flavors and textures are just all wrong. I got my tacos substituing lettuce for tortillas (Oh sue me I don't care for tortillas unless they're fried and cut into triangles). Mushroom taco (4/5) - Very tasty but a little watery, very cheesy and a little too salty actually so the blander guacamoles helped balance it out. Rajas taco (4/5) - also really good but the piece of nopales (cactus) was so small and it was mostly just cheese. This place wouldn't be my first choice but maybe more worth it during taco tuesday. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mushroom Taco, Rajas Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I had lunch at Puesto Park Place for the first time and I was impressed. The Tamarindo Shrimp Tacos were the bomb! And our server, Pearl was exceptional. read more

I am a regular of Puesto at the SD restaurants. I visited the Irvine location on a business trip. The ambiance is great there. Very electric w a great vibe. Service was good. The service staff works very hard. U fortunately, ALL of our Heroe Tacos where not a good as normal. Its a Surf and Turf taco. The Filet was overcooked and dry in each of our tacos. I brought some guest new to Puesto and I had hyped up the Heroe, which is my ultimate taco! At the price point of each of these tacos, a definite disappointment! One guest loved the mushroom taco and another very much enjoyed the tamarindo shrimp taco. This is a very unique shrimp taco. I also had a chicken al pastor which was great as always. The chicken shredded in al pastor sauce wrapped in crispy cheese w pineapple on top! This taco has been a regular for a reason!! The chips and salsa are always great. Light and crispy tortilla chips with a unique salsa!! I always eat too many. Although our Heroe tacos where overcooked, I do recommend Puesto to anyone who want elevated fusion tacos! Puesto is known for their tacos for good reason. read more

Puesto Park Place - Heroe Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Loved this place! The food and drinks were up to par! The service was spot on! The environment was Perfect for a Friday night with friends! The only complaint is I wish the serving size was bigger... the bowl was $28 - so I was expecting more food. But nonetheless, it was so flavorful and worth the price! read more

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Absolutely the worst place I've ever eaten. Completely overpriced and pretentious. Small portions. Just awful. The service was almost non existent. We waited a long time, tried to be patient. The restaurant misleads that you'll eat Puesto tacos and instead they are mediocre tacos - at best, small portions and just awtul. 3 tacos $30 plus they were simply bad tacos, salad terrible. Watered down drinks. There were 3 of us we all had the same opinion. How can you mess up a salad? And tacos?! These are not Mexican tacos but trash. Completely a tourist trap. read more

The tacos were all amazing ! We had to try each one on the menu because that's how we do. The service was really slow on what didn't appear to be a very busy Tuesday night ( taco Tuesday no less ) What made the experience really a bummer was the temperature inside. How they don't have any ability to cool such a lovely place is beyond me. Great food will try again in the winter. Maybe. read more

Puesto Park Place - All the tacos ! - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Great lunch! Aidynn is the best server ever! If there is a competition, she should win it. (But not that we know of one.)

Ambiance and service hit it out of the park. I was however let down a bit by the quality of all of our tacos. Tortillas: good, shrimp, and meat were so so salty and pretty overcooked, the battered fish and nopales tacos were probably the best of the six we tried. Tuesdays are 1/2 off all tacos, which was really a bonus and made dining more fun, for sure. Our waitress was 10 outta 10, such a nice and energetic lady with knowledge and suggestions of the whole menu, I was so impressed! The shorted fifth star really was only for the food, but I'll return again maybe to a different location because of the environment and staff. read more

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Our bartender Nicole made excellent drinks and has great customer service. She also hella funny

Bella's service was out of this world . I was choking on my delicious filet mignon taco and she threw me over her shoulder and dislodged it completely! Needless to say I'll be coming back. Did someone say tacos? read more

Brought a couple of my coworkers visiting from out of town and while I had made a reservation that may have been given to another walk up (accidentally) I appreciated how at the end of the night we received a complementary dessert of Tres Leches. We had the chicken flautas, guacamole trio, short rib enchiladas, shrimp bowl, and filet bowl. I believe we had Chloe and Drew as are servers. read more

I stopped in for lunch last week and ordered two of the best tacos I've had in a very long time. I also ordered chips and salsa and the salsa was delicious. Really great restaurant with plenty of seating. There are some parking structures around and they validate. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and attentive. read more

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I went to this location for a birthday dinner and it was delicious! The filet taco was AMAZING. Not usually a steak taco kinda gal but this was exceptional. The chicken was great too! Their chips and salsa are also delicious. 10/10 on all things we ordered! I also got a pesto perfect margarita & a Mexican candy shot- both delicious. A perfect place for a date night, birthday dinner, or any other special occasion. read more

Puesto Park Place - Chicken al Pastor taco & Filet Mignon taco without avocado - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Marina was great! Very attentive to our needs and loveymcucumber margarita. Good atmosphere and not too busy.

I come here frequently for business lunches. Very accommodating as far as hosting large groups and having a good selection. Noise level allows for having conversations as well. Started with a couple starters. One being their special guac rhat had nuts and I think cranberries. It wasn't bad but I prefer the original. I typically get the tacos but decided to go with a bowl this time around. The Short Rib Birria was pretty awesome. Love the tenderness of the short rib. The fresh guac was a nice touch and cheese were a nice touch. You can definitely taste the freshness of the ingredients. Portion size was great. I came starving and left full. Had the passion fruit mule as well. Perfect pairing for this dish and to cool down from the hot weather. read more

Puesto Park Place - Mule - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I went to Puesto (94 the first time. I was greeted so politely and welcoming to the restaurant. The host was Kian, and he seated my group in the bar corner. It was a great spot , I could see the birds, watch the Mexico soccer game. He came by a few times to ensure my visit was a wonderful experience. We ate good food and on my way Kina ask how I like the place. I would go back to see him. Cheers to Kina!! read more

I used to go to the Puesto location in Huntington Beach when it was there often. The tacos here were bigger than I remember. The filet mignon tacos were delicious! Packed a lot of meat in them. On a Tuesday they are only $6 vs $12. Rice and beans is $4. Could pass on this next time. Mango margarita was good! Chips and salsa were ok. The guacamole was pretty bland. For that high of a price point, it should have more flavor. Waitress was super friendly. Would come back! read more

Puesto Park Place - Filet Mignon tacos! Delish - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California