Taco Mesa
Taco Mesa is a Costa Mesa, CA taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 2,010 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Downtown, Costa Mesa
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taco Mesa serve?+
Taco Mesa is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taco Mesa located?+
Taco Mesa is at 647 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of Costa Mesa, California.
Is Taco Mesa good?+
Taco Mesa has a 4.5★ average across 2,010 Google reviews — loved by locals by Costa Mesa taco standards.
How expensive is Taco Mesa?+
Taco Mesa sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Costa Mesa taquería.
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