Maleza Costa Mesa
Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Maleza Costa Mesa
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The food was amazing and was matched by the attentive staff and warm atmosphere. I particularly liked the hand painted ceiling and the artwork on the walls. Some of the dishes were quite unique in that I have not tried it anywhere else so to have these options here for the local dining scene is awesome. The shrimp ceviche was bold and fresh, the grilled branzino was smoky and cooked to perfection. The hamachi aquachile was a perfect mix of savory and spicy. The scallops were great...read full review
I sat at the bar - the Elote cocktail was delicious as was the 13oz ribeye and the sweet potato, but the star of the dinner was the Hamachi starter - I would put that salsa negra on anything! if you have room after dinner - the churros with coffee ice cream were great!
The Mexican food was really delicious with very creative dishes. Compliments to the chef!The staff is very , friendly, professional and accommodating.. The welcoming atmosphere, tasty food, and the artistic design made the whole evening great.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Maleza Costa Mesa is a newly opened mex restaurant in The CAMP compound. It is a great addition to the Camp and a much needed addition to socal. The vibe of this place is fresh and airy. Maleza is an indoor-outdoor dining spot. The food was amazing and was matched by the attentive staff and warm atmosphere. The welcoming atmosphere, tasty food, and the artistic design made the whole evening great. The hand painted ceiling and the artwork on the walls are particularly liked. The Mexican food was really delicious with very creative dishes. Some of the dishes were quite unique. The shrimp ceviche was bold and fresh, the grilled branzino was smoky and cooked to perfection. The hamachi aquachile was a perfect mix of savory and spicy. The scallops were great too. The masa dumplings are a delicious and heavier option for comfort food. The house fav sweet potatoes are yum. The 13oz ribeye was fantastic. The star of the dinner was the Hamachi starter. The churros with coffee ice cream were great. The Elote cocktail was delicious. The drinks are phenomenal and very fun to try out. Vegetarian options are limited, mainly sides and apps. The staff is very friendly, professional and accommodating. Servers were great, explaining the different dishes. You can make reservations ahead via Open table. The parking situation is just crazy because of the mall. Easy access and restrooms available. Overall it’s worth the drive and the trip to come out here. Highly recommended and will definitely come back and bring friends.