Descanso Restaurant
$$ · irvine
1555 Adams Ave. Ste. 103, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 ↗
Aperitivos
- Chips and SalsaCorn Tortilla Chips and Salsa Frita$4
- Clasico GuacamoleHass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro$15
- Elote AsadoGrilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese$14
- Choriqueso VerdeGreen Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos$18
- NachosCorn Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos$16
- TaquitosShredded Chicken or Butter Poached Shrimp$17
- Ceviche CampechanoOctopus, Shrimp, and White Fish$21
- Ceviche TropicalLocal Sea Bass, Mango, Jicama, Habanero Pepper$21
Sopas
- Pozole RojoHominy, Guajillo Chile Broth, Pulled Pork (weekend only)$9 cup / $15 bowl
- FideoToasted Noodles, Tomato Broth, Avocado, Crema$7 cup / $12 bowl
Ensaladas
- Caesar SaladChopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing$15
- Ensalada ClasicaMixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Queso Fresco$14
- Chipotle Shrimp SaladGrilled Chipotle Garlic Shrimp, Baby Arugula$24
- Salmon SaladChipotle-Piloncillo Glazed Atlantic Salmon$24
Platos de Tacos
- Don ChingonSpit-Roasted Al Pastor Pork Tacos$20
- El ToroRanchero Steak Tacos with Avocado Toreado Salsa$22
- MayanGrilled Achiote Marinated Chicken Tacos$20
- El DoradoChile Rubbed Mahi Mahi Tacos$21
- The RellenoRoasted Anaheim Chile Tacos with Tatuma Squash$19
- Taco de BirriaShort Rib Estofado Tacos$27
- FelipeGarlic Marinated Ribeye Tacos$26
- VolcanoSurf and Turf Tacos: Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp$26
- GorditoPork Belly Tacos Braised in Mexican Coca-Cola$29
- Chicharron de PescadoCrispy Battered Tilapia Tacos$20
Entradas
- Short Rib EstofadoBraised Short Rib, Guajillo Pinto Bean Jus$39
- Hanger Steak8oz Pan Seared Hanger Steak$42
- Salmon DoradoCrispy Skinned Atlantic Salmon$29
- Crispy Carnitas SkilletSeared Slow Cooked Pork$26
- AlambreChoice of protein with Tres Quesos, Bacon, Onions, Bell Peppers$25
- Carne AsadaGrilled Steak, Roasted Poblanos$35
- Enchiladas de LangostaThree Poached Lobster Enchiladas$40
- Mushroom TetelaPoblano Chiles, Oyster Mushrooms$24
- Plato de QuesadillaTwo Open Faced Cheese Quesadillas$19
- Mar y Tierra10 oz. Ribeye, Garlic Citrus Marinated Jumbo Shrimp$55
- Mole EnchiladasMarinated Shredded Chicken, Mole Negro$28
- Paraiso HuachinangoChili Seasoned Deep Fried Whole Red Snapper (Thursday-Sunday)$44
Postres
- FlanCaramel Baked Custard Flan, Berries$10
- Bunuelos and Ice CreamCrispy fried tortilla chips with cinnamon sugar$8
- Arroz Con Leche CheesecakeMexican Rice Pudding Cheesecake$13
- Mexican BrownieChocolate Brownie Topped with Toasted Marshmallows$13