3 Best Mexican Restaurants in Costa Mesa, CA

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AVILA'S EL RANCHITO

2101 Placentia Avenue,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Directions

Since 1977

Specialty:

Quesadilla Avila Mayan Treasure Quesadilla Cuernavaca Chingolingas Azteca Burrito Burrito Fresco Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo Camarones Diablo Fajitas De Camarones Mahi Mahi Ceviche Coctel De Camaron Mojarra Frita Caldo De Camaron Tacos Camarones Rancheros Enchilada Ranchera Lite Chicken Fajitas

Avila's El Ranchito is a family-owned and family-operated restaurant that serves homestyle Mexican dishes and drinks in a casual setting. The restaurant is located near Hoag Hospital in Costa Mesa. Maria Elena owns Avila's El Ranchito. She inherited her mother's love of the kitchen, preparing new dishes using authentic ingredients freshly and innovatively. Avila's El Ranchito restaurant's handmade tortillas are a favourite among the locals. The 55-year tradition that has made their authentic Mexican cooking legendary continues to be served at the family's 13 restaurants. Dining room and patio services are available. They also offer anything on their menu, including Margaritas for takeout.

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Price:

APPETIZERS:
Chingolingas Appetizer $9.49
Guacamole Picado $7.49
SOFT TACOS:
Grilled Chicken Tacos $12.49

Fish Tacos $12.49
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PLATILLOS:
Carnitas $14.99
Chile Verde $11.99
Fajitas De Camarones $15.49
Mojarra Frita $14.99
VEGETARIAN:
Vegetarian Fajitas $12.99
Quesadilla Vegetarian $10.99
KIDS MENU:
Chicken Fingers $6.49
Kids Burger $6.49
Nina Colada $3.99
Caldos (Soups):
Albondigas $4.79
Menudo & Pozole $7.79
TOSTADAS:
Guacamole $8.99
Carnitas (Pork) $10.49
FAVORITOS:
Quesadilla Cuernavaca $11.49
BURRITOS:
Beans & Cheese $5.99
Chicken & Rice $6.29
ENCHILADA:
Roja $5.29
Tomatillo $5.49
DESSERTS:
Fried Ice Cream $5.29
Empanadillas $6.29
SIZZLING FAJITAS:
Shrimp Fajitas $15.49
Lite Chicken Fajitas $14.49
A LA CARTE:
Tamale $6.49
Guacamole Topping $1.79

Contact:

(949) 642-1142

Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat: 9am - 10pm
Sun: 9am - 9pm

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PLAYA MESA

428 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

Chicken Tortilla Soup Esquites Guacamole Taquitos De Pollo Shishito Fried Calamari Tacos Dorados De Papa Queso Fundido Shrimp Aguachile Enchilada De Queso Enchilada Suiza Con Pollo Enchilada De Camaron Al Pastor Plate Carnitas Plate Carne Asada Plate Chicken Steak and Shrimp Surf and Turf Burrito Burrito De Mar Carne Asada Burrito Fish Tacos Salmon Tacos Birria Tacos Pulpo Tacos Ried Ice Cream Churros Olvidalo Tres Leches

Playa Mesa is a restaurant that serves items such as enchiladas, tacos, burritos, shrimp aguachile, and fajitas. Playa Mesa they are passionate about bringing the authentic tastes of Mexico to their guests. Their vibrant atmosphere is to eat lunch and dinner in a peaceful environment. There is no room rental charge for private event spaces. They have seating for birthdays and any celebration. Outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery are available. The menu draws from Mexico, such as Ensenada, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca, using the same sort of farm-fresh ingredients. They proudly serve lunch and dinner daily, Taco Tuesday, weekend brunch, and weekday happy hour.

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ANTOJITOS:
Esquites $11
Guacamole $13
Taquitos de Pollo $12
Queso Fundido $13.50
Shrimp Aguachile $17
Quesadilla $15
Ceviche de Pescado $18
Grilled Octopus $24
PLATOS FUERTES:
Grilled Chicken Plate $24
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo $26
Al Pastor Plate $25
Carnitas $23
Carne Asada $27
FAJITAS:
Chicken $21
Steak $23
Shrimp $23
Steak & Shrimp $26
Al Pastor $23
Veggie $17
TACOS :
Pollo Asada Tacos $16
Vegetariano Tacos $14
Grilled Shrimp Tacos $17
Carne Asada Tacos $18
Carnitas Tacos $16
Fish Tacos $17.50
Birria Tacos $17
Pulpo Tacos $21
ENSALADAS:
Caesar Salad $14
Mesa Salad $14
Steak Salad $22
ENCHILADAS :
Enchilada de Queso $15.50
Enchilada Suiza con Pollo $17
BURRITOS:
Carne Asada Burrito $20.50
Pollo Burrito $18.50
Surf & Turf Burrito $23
DULCES:
Flan $11

Contact:

(949) 287-5292

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 11pm
Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: 9am -10pm

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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA

1262 Bristol Street,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Directions

Since 1960

Specialty:

Fresh Guacamole Nachos Ultimos Queso with Shrimp and Spinach Cheese Quesadilla Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Fajitas Gigante Sirloin Steak Fajitas Grilled Chicken Fajitas Grilled Salmon Carne Asada Y Camarones Slow Roasted Carnitas Steak Asada Burrito Chicken Asada Burrito Burrito Gigante Enchiladas Rancheras Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas Enchiladas Suizas

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina serves items such as fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas. Private occasions can accommodate up to twenty guests. They prepare fresh, high-quality ingredients for healthy meals. Plated menus and buffets encompass a gentle drink, lemonade, iced tea, or coffee. Daily specials include Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Cadillac Wednesday, Fajita Thursday, and Pitcher Friday are available. Placing a catering order is easy, with a choice from a variety of items. Sunday brunch and Saturday breakfast are available. The restaurant offers birthday celebrations in a fun environment. They offer free delivery options for customer satisfaction.

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Price:

APPETIZERS:
Fresh Guacamole $14.00
Nachos Ultimos $15.75
Mucho Machotizer Platter $22.25
Queso with Shrimp and Spinach $11.50
Cheese Quesadilla $14.50
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla $17.25
Shredded Beef Quesadilla $18.25
Ceviche Rojo $14.00
Shrimp Cocktail Grande $16.25
Grilled Chicken Taquitos $12.50
FAJITAS:
Sirloin Steak Fajitas $25.50
Grilled Chicken Fajitas $10.99
Veggie Fajitas $21.75
Shrimp Fajitas $26.00
SEAFOOD & SPECIALTIES:
Grilled Salmon $24.00
Carne Asada Y Camarones $27.50
Slowroasted Carnitas $22.25
Seafood Trio $26.00
Pollo Santa Fe $18.75
TACOS & BURRITOS:
Baja Fish Tacos $17.25
Tacos De La Calle $17.75
Al Pastor Tacos $17.25
Steak Asada Burrito $21.25
Chicken Asada Burrito $18.75
ENCHILADAS:
Enchiladas Rancheras $18.25
Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas $21.50
Enchiladas Suizas $9.99
Spinach Enchiladas $16.25

Contact:

(714) 754-6528

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 11pm
Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: 9am - 10pm

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