Descanso Restaurant Menu

4.3
(1,000+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Clasico Guacamole

      Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Tortilla Chips
      $14.00
      Clasico Guacamole
    • Plato de Quesadilla Plate Lunch

      Two Open Faced Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro on Flour Tortillas. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice and Refried Pinto Beans.
      $14.00
      Plato de Quesadilla Plate Lunch
    • Lunch Burrito

      Choice of Steak, Shrimp, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Pollo or Vegetables. Made with a Flour Tortilla, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.
      $14.00
      Lunch Burrito
    • Mexibols

      Choice of Steak, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Shrimp, Chicken or Vegetables. Made with Refried Beans, Mexican Fried Rice, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Salsa Frita and Tortilla Chips.
      $15.00
      Mexibols
    • Elote Asado

      Grilled Sweet White Corn (off the cob), Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Chile Con Limon Powder.
      $13.00
      Elote Asado
    • Fideo Soup

      Cup of Toasted Noodles, Tomato Broth, Avocado, Refried Pinto Beans, Crema, Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco.
      $7.00
      Fideo Soup
    • Nachos

      Fresh tortilla chips, poblano suiza, tres quesos, refried pinto beans and pico de gallo.
      $15.00
      Nachos
    • Mexican Fried Rice

      Seasoned rice mixed with vegetables and drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.
      $6.00
      Mexican Fried Rice
    • Carne Quesadilla

      Steak, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $9.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Tres Quesos and Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.
      $5.00
  • Postres

    • Flan

      Caramel Baked Custard Flan, Berries and Hibiscus Dust
      $10.00
      Flan
    • Arroz Con Leche Cheesecake

      Mexican Rice Pudding Cheesecake, Cinnamon, Strawberries and Caramel Cajeta Sauce
      $13.00
      Arroz Con Leche Cheesecake
    • Mexican Brownie

      Chocolate Brownie topped with Toasted Marshmallows and Champurrado Cream Sauce on a Maria Cookie Crust
      $13.00
      Mexican Brownie
  • Appetizers

    Aperitivos
    • Chips and Salsa

      Tortilla Chips and Roasted Morita Chile Salsa
      $4.00
      Chips and Salsa
    • Chips, Chicharrones Y Salsa

      Tortilla chips, chicharrones, salsa frita and salsa verde.
      $5.00
    • Clasico Guacamole

      Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Tortilla Chips
      $14.00
      Clasico Guacamole
    • Elote Asado

      Grilled Sweet White Corn (off the cob), Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Chile Con Limon Powder.
      $13.00
      Elote Asado
    • Nachos

      Fresh tortilla chips, poblano suiza, tres quesos, refried pinto beans and pico de gallo.
      $15.00
      Nachos
    • Choriqueso Verde

      Green chorizo, poblano Suiza, tres quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and flour tortillas.
      $17.00
      Choriqueso Verde
    • Ceviche Tropical

      Local Sea Bass, Lime Juice, Mango, Jicama, Habanero Pepper, Cucumber, Red Onion and Cilantro. Served with Tortilla Chips.
      $20.00
      Ceviche Tropical
    • Diablitos

      Fire-Toasted Peel & Eat South Pacific Shrimp, Lime, Cotija Cheese and Volcano Salsa
      $18.00
      Diablitos
    • Taquitos

      Four Taquitos with Shredded Chicken, Guacamole, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Lettuce, Crema, Cotija Cheese, Mico Cilantro, Morita Aioli and Watermelon Radish.
      $14.00
      Taquitos
    • Ceviche Campechano

      Citrus Marinated Octopus*, Shrimp* and Whitefish of the Day*, Tomato, Red Onion, Cilantro, Cucumber, Avocado, Pico de Gallo Juice, and Tortilla Chips.
      $20.00
      Ceviche Campechano
  • Soup

    Sopas
    • Fideo Soup

      Cup of Toasted Noodles, Tomato Broth, Avocado, Refried Pinto Beans, Crema, Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco.
      $7.00
      Fideo Soup
  • Salads

    Ensaladas
    • Chopped Caesar Salad

      Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo, Morita Croutons and Parmesano Reggiano.
      $15.00
      Chopped Caesar Salad
    • Ensalada Clasica

      Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Agave Lemon Vinaigrette.
      $14.00
      Ensalada Clasica
    • Spinach Salad

      Baby Spinach, Strawberries, Toasted Walnuts, Red Onion, Dried Apricots, Cottage Cheese and Citrus Vinaigrette.
      $15.00
      Spinach Salad
  • Lunch Entrees

    entradas de almuerzo
    • Mexibols

      Choice of Steak, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Shrimp, Chicken or Vegetables. Made with Refried Beans, Mexican Fried Rice, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Salsa Frita and Tortilla Chips.
      $15.00
      Mexibols
    • Crispy Carnitas Skillet Plate

      Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapenos, Refried Pinto Beans, Shaved Onion, Serranos and Corn Tortillas
      $20.00
      Crispy Carnitas Skillet Plate
    • Lunch Burrito

      Choice of Steak, Shrimp, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Pollo or Vegetables. Made with a Flour Tortilla, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.
      $14.00
      Lunch Burrito
    • Plato de Quesadilla Plate Lunch

      Two Open Faced Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro on Flour Tortillas. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice and Refried Pinto Beans.
      $14.00
      Plato de Quesadilla Plate Lunch
    • Torta

      Choice of Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas or Chicken. Made with Refried Pinto Beans, Guacamole, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Chile Morita Aioli, Pickled Jalapenos and Tres Quesos on a Telera Bread Roll. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice.
      $15.00
      Torta
    • Plato de Tacos

      Combine any Two Tacos. Comes with Refried Pinto Beans and Mexican Fried Rice.
      $14.00+
    • Salmon Avocado Tostadas

      Salmon Confit, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Chile Morita Aioli, Bell Peppers, Roasted Corn, Onions and Cilantro on Two Tostadas. Served with Mexican Fried Rice.
      $19.00
      Salmon Avocado Tostadas
  • Family Meals

    Family Size All Inclusive Meals
    • Family Taco Meal

      Comes with 2 Pounds of Meat (Choose Two: Steak, Chicken, Al Pastor or Carnitas ), 1 Pint of Refried Pinto Beans, 1 Pint of Mexican Fried Rice, 12 Tortillas, 1 Pint of Pico de Gallo, 1/2 Pint of Salsa Verde, 1/2 Pint of Salsa Frita, 1/2 Pint of Lime Wedges and Tortilla Chips. (servers 4+ Adults). If you choose one meat option, you will receive 2 pounds of that meat choice.
      $62.00
      Family Taco Meal
    • Meat By the Pound

      One Pound of Seasoned Meat, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way. Choose One.
      $18.00
  • Kids Menu

    Kids Menu items served with Mexican fried rice & refried pinto beans
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Tres Quesos and Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.
      $5.00
    • Kids Soft Taco

      Steak or Chicken, Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.
      $6.00
    • Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito

      Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Flour Tortilla. Comes with Rice and Beans.
      $5.00
      Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
  • Side Dishes

    Para Acompanar
    • Mexican Fried Rice

      Seasoned rice mixed with vegetables and drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.
      $6.00
      Mexican Fried Rice
    • Grilled Vegetables

      A medley of grilled zucchini, squash, carrots, bell peppers, and asparagus, seasoned with herbs and spices.
      $7.00
      Grilled Vegetables
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      Smooth refried pinto beans topped with crumbled white cheese.
      $5.00
      Refried Pinto Beans
    • Serrano Chile Potatoes

      Crispy potato wedges topped with a spicy serrano chile sauce and garnished with fresh microgreens.
      $6.00
      Serrano Chile Potatoes
  • A La Carte Tacos y Quesadillas

    • El Toro Taco

      Ranchero Steak with Avocado Toreado Salsa, Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $8.50
      El Toro Taco
    • Don Chingon Taco

      Spit-Roasted Al Pastor Pork with Red Onion, Salsa Frita, Chamoy, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $7.50
      Don Chingon Taco
    • Mayan Taco

      Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken with Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Salsa Frita and Cilantro on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $7.00
      Mayan Taco
    • El Dorado Taco

      Chile Rubbed Mahi Mahi with Chamoy, Mexislaw, Chile Peanuts, Cilantro and Chile Morita Aioli on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $8.00
      El Dorado Taco
    • The Relleno Taco

      Roasted Anaheim Chile with Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Peppers, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Micro Cilantro and Cotija Cheese on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $7.00
      The Relleno Taco
    • Taco de Birria

      Short Rib Estrofado with Guacamole, Onion, Micro Cilantro, Salsa Verde, Tres Quesos and Birria Consome. Served on a Handmade Corn Tortilla.
      $11.50
      Taco de Birria
    • Felipe Taco

      Garlic Marinated Ribeye with Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Cilantro and Tomatillo Salsa Cruda on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $11.00
      Felipe Taco
    • Volcano Taco

      Surf and Turf Taco: Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Serrano Chiles, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Volcano Salsa, Cilantro and Avocado Toreado Salsa. Served on a Blue Corn and a Flour Tortilla.
      $11.00
      Volcano Taco
    • Queso Quesadilla

      Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $6.50
    • Carne Quesadilla

      Steak, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $9.00
    • Al Pastor Quesadilla

      Pork, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $8.00
      Al Pastor Quesadilla
    • Pollo Quesadilla

      Chicken, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $7.50
    • Camaron Quesadilla

      Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $8.50
      Camaron Quesadilla
    • Vegetal Quesadilla

      Seasonal Vegetables, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese Served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $7.00
    • Carnitas Quesadilla

      Carnitas, Tres Quesos, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese and Salsa Verde. Served open faced on a Flour Tortilla.
      $7.00
    • Gordito Tace

      Pork Belly Braised in Mexican Coca-Cola, Himalayan Salt, Garlic and Herbs; With Chipotle-Peach Syrup, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Micro Cilantro and Marinated Red Cabbage. Served on a Blue Corn Tortilla.
      $12.50
      Gordito Tace

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(714) 486-3798

1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626


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