Puesto Los Olivos

Puesto Los Olivos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Emily VIP

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Ordered filet mignon taco and it was very tender and flavorful. Would have loved the restaurant more if the tacos weren’t $12 each
   

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   Yesenia

   Orange County2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We came after the Mother’s Day rush which is why staff was very tired and forgot most of our order. Mostly everything on the menu was also no longer available. I’ve gone to Los puestos on other days and everything is always really good, I would just suggest not going on busy days when the rush has died down since they will probably run out from most things on the menu and staff is ready to leave and go home.
   

   Puesto Los OlivosResponded on May 12, 2025

   Dear Yesenia, Thank you for your honest feedback. You're absolutely right—Mother’s Day was an exceptionally busy day for us, and while our team was fully engaged, we clearly didn’t deliver the level of service or availability you’ve come to expect from us. I'm so sorry that this impacted your visit. We appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you back soon on a smoother day, so we can provide the full Puesto experience you know and love. Best, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos
   

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   Navy

   San Diego1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Mother’s Day brunch menu was a bit lacking. Had an issue when the blue fin ceviche was order and the fish was spoiled.
   

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   Dawson

   Orange County1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Originally Puesto was one of our favorite restaurants! Close by, good quality food, fair prices, nice bar, good staff! However the food quality has plummeted while the pricing has skyrocketed. The staff is still nice and pretty responsive and the bar is still solid but pricey! They sell street tacos for twice what they are worth! Their fish tacos are horrid!
   

   Puesto Los OlivosResponded on May 12, 2025

   Dawson, Thank you for your feedback and for being a longtime supporter—we truly appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t reflect the experience you’ve come to expect from us. While we’re proud of the quality and care we put into our food, we understand that value is personal, and your perspective is important. We’ll share your comments with our culinary team as we continue working to deliver the consistency and experience our guests deserve. Best, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos
   

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   K VIP

   Los Angeles42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love dining at Puesto, especially during Taco Tuesdays. The tacos are always amazing, excellent service and ambiance is very inviting. It’s definitely our favorite place to indulge on tacos. I’ve been eyeing the lobster taco for a while and finally ordered it today, but I wasn’t as impressed as my favorite mushroom or chicken al pastor tacos.
   

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   Roxanne

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The mango ceviche was sooooo good! I will do a double order of it next time. Chips, salsa and tacos were perfect! Love Puesto! Our waiter was great as well. We sat outside by the heater and it was really nice.
   

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   Susan

   Orange County1 review

   4.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great and the food was exceptional. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We sat on the patio and were able to hear each other so our conversation was great! The staff let us sit and talk until after closing and didn't bother us or make us feel bad for sitting there.
   

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   Mihail

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant!!! Recommend if you want to try Mexican cuisine.
   

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   Katie

   Orange County6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Edit: our reservation was for the Los Olivos location. I can send a screenshot if helpful. The restaurant did not have our reservation in the system. We had requested an outdoor table so they said we could sit on the patio, but we would only have 30 minutes to eat and then we would have to leave. We chose to sit inside but were placed in the middle of the room at a weirdly placed table. There were many other tables & booths available. While we were there, there were always tables outside & when we left the patio was half empty. When we chose Puesto, we picked because of the outdoor area & the amazing weather that day. Chips & salsa was amazing as always, service was ok, welcoming staff not great, drinks were pretty good. 
   

   Puesto Los OlivosResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Kate, Thank you for your feedback. I’ve reached out to you directly to follow up and hope to connect with you further. I appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Best, Ashleigh | GM
   

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    Stacy

    Orange County43 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Absolutely worst Mexican food i have ever eaten. I have always believed it is impossible to turn out bad enchiladas, I was proven wrong today. It's like the chef cut out all spices, of culturally spiced foods and replaced it with pure salt. It was a shock to the pallette. I couldn't drink enough water to wash out the horrible taste of pure salt. Plus this restaurant does not offer rice and beans with the enchilada entry, so nickle and dime me to death while you put out something to Absolutely be ashamed of. I made my opinion known to the server who apologized and took it away. We were never approached by management nor a chef, to better our experience or their craft. It is such a shame such a culture staple could be destroyed by this restaurant. It ruined my night and I still don't taste food the same and it's been several hours.
    

    Puesto Los OlivosResponded on April 22, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear that your experience with us, especially during a special night, was so disappointing. Your comments regarding the flavor, portion expectations, and lack of follow-up have been shared with both our culinary and service teams for internal review. While our enchiladas are crafted with premium ingredients, we clearly missed the mark for you, and I understand how that impacted your evening. I also regret that no manager checked in during your visit, as we always aim to address concerns in the moment whenever possible. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Best, Ashleigh General Manager, Puesto Los Olivos
    

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