Playa Mesa

428 E 17th St, Costa Mesa
(949) 287-5292

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Michelle Cho

Beautiful!!! It was our (my mom, my younger brother, and me) first time here.
We came here for Tuesday Brunch around 11 am, just when the place opened and it’s been a nice atmosphere with people slowly trickling in for lunch. It was our pleasant surprise to discover it was also Taco Tuesday today!

Chips and salsa are provided as you decide on what to eat

We asked our waiter what the best dishes would be and we got the following:
*small guacamole ($8 because of Happy Hour, originally ~$13) - not needed unless you’re Crazy for guacamole
*ceviche campechano - a wonderful appetizer, supposedly better than the ceviche de pescado
*fajita steak - good for sharing with family
*four tacos ($4 each because of happy hour, you can choose between flour or corn tortillas) - two fish tacos (flour) and two birria tacos (corn)

We got to take leftovers home.
Thank you for an outstanding meal and service!!! God bless you all. I appreciate the variety of foods, presentation, and intentionality of it all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday

Michelle Talaski-Knobloch

We went on a Friday afternoon, there was tuns of open seats, we sat on the patio and the seats were so comfy. Tortilla chips and salsa were delicious and the fried fish tacos were the best I had in America and the rice and beans were sooooo good! Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Daniel Wilson

Wonderful dinner on a Saturday night. Reservation and table were ready when we showed. Service was impeccable and friendly. FOOD WAS FANTASTIC! All seven people at the table enjoyed the food. Also, chips and salsa 10/10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Val Z

Miguel was very kind and attentive to me and I also ate be best buñuelos of my life. Yes the marigold is edible and the flavor combination is sooo good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Will Vann

It's okay Mexican. That's all I got. Nothing to write home about.
Obviously come for the drinks and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Dana Halse

Came here just for some margaritas with friends. Ended up with some apps and a great server. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loyal Carlon

Applebees with better furniture.

Also, my African girlfriend got stopped at the door and asked if she paid. #covertracism

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Genevieve Rangel

Best experience lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend play mesa!! Best tequila options in Costa mesa!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leanna Forcucci

Parking: Valet parking during busy hours.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eliseo Sanchez

The food was delicious and the service was excellent I recommend for sure

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rick Mortimer

Loud, cold uncomfortable seating

Over price mex

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Alexandra Stanton

The food, ambiance and service was excellent! Our server Scarlet was absolutely amazing! So sweet, attentive and made our experience exceptional. We will be back and only want her!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shahram Mehraban

Nice Mexican restaurant on the 17th street in the middle of Costa Mesa. Can’t believe that this is the first time after so many years. We sat in the outside patio which was nice and warm and we had our puppy with us. I got the Al pastor plate. It was very tasty and came with beans and pickled onions and raw onions. It tasted great but didn’t seem a lot of food. I had a bit taste of my wife’s carnitas plate that tasted good. Service was on the slow side but our server was great. Will definitely come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rosie S.

Good Happy Hour Menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

rr r

spacious open space
Good atmosphere at night

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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