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Descanso Restaurant Costa Mesa
1555 Adams Ave. Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA
MIDWEEK LUNCH TAKE OUT MENU
Appetizers
Chips and Salsa
Tortilla Chips and Salsa Frita$3.00Chips, Chicharrones and Salsa
Tortilla Chips, Pork Chicharrones and Salsa Frita$4.00
Clasico Guacamole
Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Tortilla Chips$13.00
Elote Asado
Grilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Chile Con Limon Powder$12.00Nachos
Fresh Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Refried Pinto Beans and Pico de Gallo.$14.00
Choriqueso Verde
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles & Flour Tortillas$16.00
Diablitos
Fire-Toasted Peel & Eat South Pacific Shrimp, Lime, Cotija Cheese and Volcano Salsa$17.00Ceviche Campechano
Citrus Marinated Octopus*, Shrimp*, Whitefish of the Day*, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Avocado, Pico de Gallo Juice and Tortilla Chips$19.00
Taquitos
Four Taquitos with Shredded Chicken, Guacamole, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Lettuce, Crema, Micro Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Morita Aioli and Watermelon Radish$14.00
Ceviche el Tigre
Wild Caught Striped Bass*, Lime, Leche de Tigre, Pomegranate, Cucumber, Avocado, Red Onion, Fresno Chile and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips$20.00
Salads
Sides

Mexican Fried Rice
$6.00
Grilled Vegetables
$7.00
Refried Pinto Beans
$5.00Caesar Side Salad
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing*, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano.$7.00Clasica Side Salad
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Cilantro Agave Vinaigrette.$6.00
Serrano Chile Potatoes
$6.00
Entrees

Mexibols
LUNCH BOWL>>> Choice of Steak, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Shrimp, Chicken or Vegetables. Made With Refried Pinto Beans, Mexican Fried Rice, Pico De Gallo, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Salsa Frita and Tortilla Chips.$14.00Lunch Burrito
Choice of Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Pollo or Vegetables. Made With a Flour Tortilla, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.$13.00Crispy Carnitas Skillet
Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapenos, Refried Pinto Beans, Shaved Onion, Serranos and Corn Tortillas$19.00
Plato de Quesadilla Lunch
Two Cheese Quesadillas served open faced on Flour Tortillas with Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro. Comes with Refried Pinto Beans and Mexican Fried Rice.$15.00
Salmon Avocado Tostadas
Salmon Confit, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Chile Morita Aioli, Bell Peppers, Roasted Corn, Onions, Romaine Lettuce and Cilantro on Two Tostadas. Serves with Mexican Fried Rice.$18.00
Torta
Choice of Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas or Chicken. Made with Refried Pinto Beans, Guacamole, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Pickled Jalapenos, Chile Morita Aioli, Tres Quesos on a Telera Bread Roll. Served with a side of Mexican Fried Rice.$15.00Plato de Tacos Lunch
Combine any Two Tacos. Plate come with Refried Pinto Beans and Mexican Fried Rice.
Meat by the Pound
Chicken (1 lb.)
One Pound of Chicken Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$17.00Al Pastor (1 lb.)
One Pound of Al Pastor Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$18.00Steak (1 lb.)
One Pound of Steak Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$21.00Carnitas (1 lb.)
One Pound of Carnitas Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$18.00
Kids Menu
Kids Quesadilla
Tres Quesos, Flour Tortillas, served with Rice and Beans. Add Steak (3) or Chicken (2)$6.00
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
Flour Tortilla, Refried Pinto Beans and Tres Quesos. Served with Rice and Beans$6.00Kids Soft Taco
Steak or Chicken, Flour Tortilla. Served with Rice and Beans$7.00Chicken Taquitos
$7.00
Beverage Menu
El Descanso Margarita
32oz Container. Makes 6-8 Cocktails When Poured Over Ice. Silver Tequila, Agave, Lime, Orange.$29.00Bad Hombre Margarita
32oz Container. Makes 6-8 Cocktails When Poured Over Ice. Reposado Tequila, Pineapple, Serrano Chile, Agave, Lime, Salt & Pepper$32.00Cucumber + Sal Margarita
32oz Container. Makes 6-8 Cocktails When Poured Over Ice. Cucumber Infused Silver Tequila, Cilantro Syrup, Lime, Black Seasalt.$31.00Hibiscus Smash Cocktail
32oz Container. Makes 6-8 Cocktails When Poured Over Ice. Vodka, Jamaica Flower Syrup, Mint, Lemon$31.00Soda
Fountain Drinks$3.00Coca-Cola de Mexico (Bottle)
$5.00Sole Sparkling Bottle Water
750ml$7.00
A la Carte Tacos & Quesadillas

El Toro Taco
Ranchero Steak, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Grilled Onions and Poblano Peppers on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$8.00Don Chingon Taco
Spit- Roasted Al Pastor Pork, Red Onions, Salsa Frita, Chamoy, Avocado Toreado Salsa on a Blue Corn Tortilla$7.00
Mayan Taco
Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Salsa Frita and Cilantro. Served on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$6.50
El Dorado Taco
Chile Rubbed Mahi Mahi, Chamoy, Mexislaw, Chile Peanuts and Chile Morita Aioli on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$7.50
The Relleno Taco
Roasted Anaheim Chile Taco with Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Peppers, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde and Cotija Cheese on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$6.50
Felipe Taco
Garlic Marinated Ribeye Taco with Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos and Tomatillo Salsa Cruda on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$10.50
Volcano Taco
Surf and Turf Taco: Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Serrano Chiles, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Volcano Salsa and Avocado Toreado Salsa. Served on a Blue Corn and a Flour Tortilla.$10.00
Queso Quesadilla
Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$6.00
Carne Quesadilla
Steak, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$8.00Al Pastor Quesadilla
Pork, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$7.00
Pollo Quesadilla
Chicken, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$6.50Camaron Quesadilla
Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$7.50Vegetable Quesadilla
Seasonal Vegetables, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese.$6.50
Gordito Taco
Pork Belly Taco Braised in Mexican Coca-Cola, Himalayan Salt, Garlic and Herbs; With Chipotle-Peach Syrup, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Micro Cilantro and Marinated Red Cabbage$12.00
Taco de Birria
Short Rib Estofado Taco with Guacamole, Onion, Micro Cilantro, Salsa Verde and Birria Consome. Served on a Handmade Corn Tortilla.$11.00Carnitas Quesadilla
Carnitas, Tres Quesos, Cotija Cheese, Salsa Verde and Cilantro served Open Faced on a Flour Tortilla.$7.00
CATERING MENU (Minimum 12 hrs. advance notice; if needed earlier, please give us a call to check availability.)
Appetizer & Side Trays
Chips, Chicharrones & Salsa
Fresh Tortilla Chips, Pork Chicharrones, Salsa Frita & Salsa Verde. (designed to serve 10 people)$28.00Clasico Guacamole
Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onions, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Tortilla Chips. (designed to serve 10 people)$57.00Choriqueso Verde
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado y Chile Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and Flour Tortillas. (designed to serve 10 people)$58.00Elote Asado
Grilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Micro Cilantro and Chile Con Limon Powder. (designed to serve 10 people)$47.00Mexican Fried Rice
Long Grain Rice, Fried with Corn, Bell Pepper and Onion Mix, Fresh Egg and Chile Morita Aioli and Gluten Free Soy Sauce. (designed to serve 10 people)$40.00Grilled Vegetables
Seasonal Local Vegetable Medley. (designed to serve 10 people)$42.00Refried Pinto Beans
Refried Pinto Beans with Queso Fresco. (designed to served 10 people)$34.00Chopped White Onion
1 Pint of Chopped White Onion$4.00Chopped Cilantro
1 Pint of Chopped Cilantro$3.00
Salad Trays
Ensalada Clasica
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Radish, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Agave Lemon Vinaigrette. (designed to serve 10 people)$55.00Chopped Caesar Salad
Chopped Romain Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico De Gallo, Morita Croutons and Parmesano Reggiano. (designed to serve 10 people)$62.00
Burrito Trays
Steak Burrito Tray
Ten Steak Burritos on a Flour Tortilla that Come with Steak, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos Cheese Blend, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.$145.00Chicken Burrito Tray
Ten Chicken Burritos on a Flour Tortilla that Come with Steak, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos Cheese Blend, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.$130.00Vegetable Burrito Tray
Ten Vegetable Burritos on a Flour Tortilla that Come with Steak, Refried Pinto Beans, Tres Quesos Cheese Blend, Mexican Fried Rice and Salsa Frita.$120.00
Taco Bar Trays
Steak Taco Bar Tray
Build your own tacos! Comes With Salsa Frita, Salsa Verde and Pico de Gallo (1 Pint of Each) and 20 Blue Corn Tortillas.$132.00Carnitas Taco Bar Tray
Build your own tacos! Comes With Salsa Frita, Salsa Verde and Pico de Gallo (1 Pint of Each) and 20 Blue Corn Tortillas.$112.00Chicken Taco Bar Tray
Build your own tacos! Comes With Salsa Frita, Salsa Verde and Pico de Gallo (1 Pint of Each) and 20 Blue Corn Tortillas.$107.00Al Pastor Taco Bar Tray
Build your own tacos! Comes With Salsa Frita, Salsa Verde and Pico de Gallo (1 Pint of Each) and 20 Blue Corn Tortillas.$112.00
Alambre Trays
Al Pastor Alambre Tray
Spit-Roasted Pork, Tres Quesos, Bell Peppers, Onions, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles. Comes with 20 Flour Tortillas.$167.00Steak Alambre Tray
Filet Steak, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles. Comes with 20 Flour Tortillas.$182.00Pollo Alambre Tray
Grilled Chicken, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles. Comes with 20 Flour Tortillas.$157.00Vegetable Alambre Tray
Grilled Summer Squash, Broccolini, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles. Comes with 20 Flour Tortillas.$147.00Shrimp Alambre Tray
Grilled Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles. Comes with 20 Flour Tortillas.$191.00


