Puesto Los Olivos Irvine

Cece was super friendly and nice she checked many times and super helpful. Food & drink was also good

I don't do reviews often but this is warranted! I planned a surprise celebration event at Puesto Los Olivos. I had the pleasure of working with Nicole whom is the Event Manager & the incredible Los Olivos Staff specifically CeCe, Alina, the manager on site & bartender (my sincerest apologies for forgetting their names on 2/8).Event was held in the patio which is beautiful & spacious. Not only mine but our family/friends were impressed by the amazing customer service that was provided to us. The Puesto details in making the celebration so personal (ex. menus), the pace/flow of food being brought out & the display station consistently replenished when needed without asking. The food quality & taste is chefs kiss! Cece & Alina went above and beyond during the event. I had a guest that unfortunately has an allergy that I was unaware of & they were quick to respond/accommodate tacos to ensure they could enjoy/consume. They really partnered with me through out the evening. Constantly checking to make sure everything was going well, if anything was needed & ensuring I was eating as they probably knew I busy making sure everyone was having a good time. The communication & transparency from the initial inquiry, working through details, the evening of the event & post event was exceptional, seamless and impressive. I can go on but highly recommend Puesto Los Olivos for your future events. Thank you Puesto for being part of our celebration!

Puesto never disappoints! My boyfriend and I are regulars here, and we always order takeout. Their food is consistently amazing, and we can't get enough. My go-to order is their Caesar salad--it's always fresh and i top it with a little salt and lemon for that perfect kick. I also love the potato taquitos, which are crispy, savory, and totally satisfying. And of course, the carnitas plate is a must; the meat is perfectly seasoned and tender every time. Whether dining in or getting takeout, Puesto always hits the mark. It's definitely one of our favorite spots!

Food is always amazing and very filling. Usually 3 tacos will do me in. The ambiance is great with a casual but upscale feel to it and friendly and attentive wait staff. The reason for the 4 stars is due to the outrageous incorrect suggested tipping section. The amounts listed on here are about 5-7% higher than what is listed at the 18% 20% and 25% brackets.

Heard many San Diego peeps rave about this spot and how they decided to go for the elevated Mexican cuisine. The ambience is very dim and intimate. Knowing that, do expect higher prices but higher quality ingredients. Yes, one taco is like the cost of one meal somewhere else, but if you try it, you can see why it's priced at that point. The good thing is, is that if you love their tacos, they have TACO TUESDAY deals that is only available during dine-in. Half off on tacos, which is a pretty good deal. I would recommend making a reservation to avoid having to wait, especially if you're going during the weekend. || L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G ||There are two locations in Irvine, one in Los Olivos Marketplace) and the other in Park place. This one is across Irvine Spectrum -Cross Streets are-Located in the same plaza (Los Olivos as Whole Foods, Burnt Crumbs, Marufuku Ramen and more!-Plenty of parking|| F O O D / D R I N K S ||Watermelon Margarita $18 - Asked our server for a recommendation and he gave me this one or the cucumber margarita. He explained this one to be like drinking a watermelon jolly rancher. It tasted exactly how he describe it except not as sweet which was good for me!Passion Fruit & Mango Shrimp Ceviche $18- Got this as an appetizer and I enjoyed the flavors of each bite. Shrimp tasted fresh!Filet Mignon Taco $11- So I have a pistachio allergy so I had to get it without the salsa, but let me tell you, it was still so good and flavorful without it, so I can't imagine how much more flavorful it would be with the salsa. This was my favorite out of all the tacos that I got that I even ordered a 2nd one because I couldn't stop thinking about it. Love that they wrap the meat around a layer of cheese, ughhhhhh I want this nowLobster Taco $17- Soooo good, my 2nd favorite. There was a decent amount of lobster in the taco. It is quite pricey, so I would probably only get it if it was during Taco TuesdayTamarindo Shrimp Taco $11- We originally wanted the birria taco but they ran out for the night so this was the server's recommendation. This one was pretty good, came with three shrimps in each taco. Flavors meshed well with each other and the shrimp didn't taste rubbery.Baja Fish Tacos $10 - This wasn't bad but nothing particularly special about it, you can definitely get better baja fish tacos somewhere else, so I would personally pass on this considering they have other seafood options that are better in my opinion.

Food//Chips and molcajete salsa were good. Chips lightly salted pairing well with the slightly smoky flavor of the salsa with a hint of spicy kick at the end.The Chicken Al Pastor was a bit disappointing. The melted cheese was crispy but was too burnt for my taste and I couldn't really taste the hibiscus because of the burnt char. Waiter kindly exchanged the taco for a Tamarindo Shrimp taco which I really liked. You can taste the tamarind. The blue corn tortillas being handmade and organic were soft and warm. Prices are a bit pricey for a taco to be honest but the flavors somewhat compensate.Service//Waiter courteously check in periodically and refilled water. Food came out at a decent time considering this is a sit-down restaurant.Ambiance//Love the interior with the plants and classy vibes. Great for hangout and date night. They also have a bar service.

Waitstaff were pleasant. Went for a quick happy hour for my friend's birthday. Gave a complimentary tres leche cake which was very good and a pleasant surprise.Ambiance is nice with some outdoor seating.

Stopped by on a Tuesday for their 50% off deal. The wait for an indoor table was 30+ mins so we went with the patio seat that was ready with no wait. The host was welcoming and turned up the outdoor heater for us. Great service by Sawyer. We did chips and salsa, 2 drinks, 3 tacos each, and shared the pumpkin spiced chocoflan. My favorite taco was the shrimp, my husband's was the short rib birria. Our order was tasty, accurate, and came out in a timely manner.

Came here for my daughter's birthday dinner and I'm so glad we did. We were promptly seated and greeted with a birthday card with a hand written message. Everything was yummy from the guac to the chocoflan. My daughter was turning 3 and our server Emily made her feel so special by bringing her out dessert with a candle and helped us sing happy birthday for her. We will definitely be back to celebrate more occasions!

First time at Puesto and we're really impressed by the service and food. Cece was awesome explaining the drinks and food. Made us feel comfortable and at home. Great experience and we'll be back for sure.