Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

1810 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for business meals
Hot spot

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Additional information

Location
8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92122
Phone number
(949) 608-9990
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 Off all Tacos!

Private dining

What 1,810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto Los Olivos offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing tacos," "delicious margaritas," and a lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "great service," especially during Taco Tuesdays, though some note occasional service delays. The patio is a hit, making it a perfect spot for gatherings. While prices are a bit high, the quality and flavors often justify the cost.

1,810 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious tacos. got the mushroom and nopales. Will be back again soon!
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NeilW VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Alina was amazing! She made my wife feel so special for her birthday. I also loved how respectful she was and very attentive. Keep up the great work!
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere was great, we were a little annoyed by the 4% service charge added to our bill when asked, they said it was to help cover healthcare expenses for their full-time employees. Our first thought was to deduct it from the tip however that would affect our server not the company. Our server, he was great.
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Carin VIP
Orange County12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is better than ever. Seating etc is still hard and less comfortable than I would like.
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Joanna VIP
Orange County280 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience at Puesto tonight. The Puesto perfect guacamole is not to be missed. It has amazing reggiano Parmesan cheese on top. The pineapple aqua fresco is so refreshing and. delicious. The filet mignon taco was cooked perfectly. Server was friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to dine here again.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Dear Joanna, We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience at Puesto! The Puesto Perfect Guacamole is definitely a fan favorite—there’s just something about that Parmesan, right? 💛 And we couldn’t agree more—the filet mignon taco is always a winner! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon. Best, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Lisa
Orange County31 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. Taco Tuesday was an excellent deal.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Thanks, Lisa! Taco Tuesday is always a win! 🌮 If you loved that deal, you might want to check out Restaurant Week, running until Saturday the 8th—we've got some special offerings you won’t want to miss. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Ashleigh | General Manager
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Cesar VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They will add a surcharge to the bill without telling you
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Hi Cesar, thank you for your feedback! We want all guests to feel informed about their dining experience. The 4% surcharge is noted on our menu and helps support premium health benefits for our full-time team members. If you ever have questions about your bill, our team is happy to clarify. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Ashleigh
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Lindsay
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server was nice but barely came to our table the 2 hours we were there even though it really wasn’t that busy. We ended up having to flag down a different server just to get drink refills. The food was excellent however when we received the bill we saw that there was a 4% surcharge automatically added on. We asked what it was for and were told it was added to every bill to help the company pay their servers health insurance? They ended up taking it off of our bill.
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Dear Lindsay, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t up to our usual standards. I’ve reached out to you directly to address your concerns, and I appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Best regards, Ashleigh
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Patty VIP
Orange County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! The food and drinks were delicious and we had the best service from CeCe! She made our dinner even better. We had the guacamole to start, tacos (shrimp, fish and mushroom), corn, rice and beans. We don’t live close but will totally make the drive to come back!
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Dear Patty, Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially CeCe’s amazing service—she truly makes every visit special! 🌮✨ We appreciate you making the drive to dine with us and can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal. See you soon! Best, Ashleigh
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Kim
Sacramento2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The filet mignon taco is one of my favorite foodgasms. The interior is truly a work of art. The staff is not only professional, but kind. I know some people might think $11 is expensive for a taco, but once you’ve tasted the food, you will discover that the quality and flavor are well worth the price. Enjoy!
Puesto Los OlivosResponded on March 3, 2025
Kim, A foodgasm—now that’s the kind of review we live for! 😏 The filet mignon taco is a showstopper, but if you’re ever feeling adventurous, ask about our secret menu—you might just fall for the Cali or Heroe taco, both featuring that same melt-in-your-mouth filet! 🌮✨ Thanks for the love, and we’ll be here whenever you need your next taco fix. Best, Ashleigh | General Manager
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FAQs

Puesto Los Olivos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 608-9990.

Puesto Los Olivos is rated 4.6 stars by 1810 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Los Olivos does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.