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Descanso Restaurant Costa Mesa
1555 Adams Ave. Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA
TAKE OUT MENU
Appetizers

Chips, Chicharrones y Salsa
Corn 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$12.00
Nachos
Corn Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Crema, Morita Aioli, Refried Pinto Beans and Pico de Gallo. Add Chicken (3), Al Pastor (4) or Steak (5)$14.00
Choriqueso Verde
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado y Chile Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and Flour Tortillas.$16.00
Diablitos
Fire-Toasted Peel & Eat South Pacific Shrimp, Lime, Cotija Cheese and Volcano Salsa$17.00
Taquitos
Four Taquitos with Shredded Chicken, Guacamole, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Lettuce, Crema, Micro Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Morita Aioli and Watermelon Radish$14.00Ceviche Campechano
Citrus Marinated Octopus*, Shrimp*, Yellowtail*, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Avocado, Pico de Gallo Juice and Tortilla Chips$19.00
Ceviche el Tigre
Wild Caught Striped Bass*, Lime, Leche de Tigre, Pomegranate, Avocado, Cucumber, Red Onion, Fresno Chile and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips.$20.00
Salads

Chopped Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing* on the side, Pico de Gallo, Morita Croutons and Parmesano Reggiano.$14.00Ensalada Clasica
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Agave Lemon Vinaigrette. Add Chicken (3) or Shrimp (5)$13.00
Entrees

Crispy Carnitas Plate
Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapenos, Refried Pinto Beans, Shaved Onion, Serranos and Corn Tortillas$24.00
Asada Plate
Chicken or Steak, Roasted Poblanos, Grilled Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Chile Morita Aioli, Refried Pinto Beans and Flour Tortillas$26.00
Short Rib Estofado
Braised Short Rib, Pinto Bean Jus, Avocado, Baby Carrots. Served with Blue Corn Tortillas.$36.00
Enchiladas de Langosta
Three Poached Lobster Enchiladas Prepared in Flour Tortillas with Tres Quesos, Crema, Micro Cilantro, Suiza and Mango Habanero Sauce. Served with Mexican Fried Rice and Refried Pinto Beans.$38.00Poblano Rajas
Poblano Chiles, White Wine Reduction Crema, Onions, Mushrooms, Corn, Serrano Chiles, Tres Quesos and Refried Pinto Beans. Served with Corn Tortillas.$23.00
Alambre
Choice of Filet Steak, Al Pastor Pork, Chicken, Shrimp or Seasonal Vegetables. Tres Quesos, Bacon (Only in Steak, Chicken and Shrimp Options), Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Micro Cilantro and Serrano Chiles. Served with Flour Tortillas$22.00
Paraiso Huachinango
Chile Seasoned Deep Fried Whole Red Snapper, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Limes, Side Salad and Blue Corn TortillasOUT OF STOCK$48.00
Hanger Steak
8oz Pan Seared Hanger Steak, Grilled Potatoes, Onions, Corn, Poblano Mushrooms, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Roasted Serrano Chile, Micro Cilantro and Cebollitas. Served with Blue Corn Tortillas.$37.00Plato de Quesadilla
Two Cheese Quesadillas served open faced on Flour Tortillas with Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro. Served with Refried Pinto Beans and Mexican Fried Riec.$18.00
Taco Plates
El Toro Taco Plate
Two Ranchero Steak Tacos, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers and a Blue Corn Tortilla. Served on Blue Corn Tortillas.$20.00
Felipe Taco Plate
Two Tacos with Ribeye Filet Marinated in Garlic, Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos and Tomatillo Salsa Cruda$25.00Don Chingon Taco Plate
Two Tacos with Spit-Roasted Al Pastor Pork, Red Onion, Salsa Frita, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Micro Cilantro. Served on Blue Corn Tortillas.$18.00Mayan Taco Plate
Two Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken Tacos, Habanero Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro. Served on Blue Corn Tortillas.$17.00
El Dorado Taco Plate
Two Chile Rubbed Mahi Mahi Tacos, Chamoy, Mexislaw, Chile Peanuts and Chile Morita Aioli. Served on Blue Corn Tortillas.$19.00The Relleno Taco Plate
Two Tacos with Roasted Anaheim Chile, Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Peppers, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde and Cotija Cheese. Served on a Blue Corn Tortilla.$17.00
Volcano Taco Plate
Two Surf and Turf Tacos with Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Serrano Chiles, Corn and Flour Tortilla, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Volcano Salsa and Avocado Toreado Salsa$24.00
Gordito Taco Plate
Two Pork Belly Tacos Braised in Mexican Coca-Cola, Himalayan Salt, Garlic and Herbs; with Chipotle-Peach Syrup, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Micro Cilantro and Marinated Red Cabbage$28.00
Taco de Birria Plate
Two Short Rib Estofado Tacos with Guacamole, Onion, Micro Cilantro, Salsa Verde and Birria Consome. Served on Handmade Corn Tortillas.$26.00
Sides
Meat By The Pound
Steak (1 lb.)
One Pound of Steak Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$21.00Chicken (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.$18.00Carnitas (1 lb.)
One Pound of Carnitas Seasoned, Cooked and Prepared the Descanso Way.$18.00
Dessert

S'mores Bread Pudding
Marshmallows, Mexican Chocolate, Baked Galletas Maria Crumbs and "Some More" Roasted Marshmallows.$14.00
Flan
Caramel Baked Custard Flan, Berries and Hibiscus Dust.$9.00
Arroz Con Leche Cheesecake
Mexican Rice Pudding Cheesecake, Cinnamon, Strawberries and Caramel Cajeta Sauce$12.00
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
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
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
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
Chopped White Onion
$4.00
1 Pint of Chopped White Onion
Request advisory
No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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