Open for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.
Inspired by the flavors synonymous with coastal Baja and mainland Mexico, Playa Mesa brings a refreshing approach to authentic Mexican food and drink. The menu draws from Mexico, including Ensenada, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca, using the same type of farm-fresh ingredients and cooking methods passed down for generations. Just like the handmade tortillas, which arrive at your table hot off the comal.
Playa Mesa is a vibrant and inviting retreat with a tranquil south of the border ambiance. We proudly serve lunch and dinner daily, Taco Tuesday, weekend brunch and weekday happy hour.
Casual, breezy stop for homestyle Mexican food & drinks, plus weekend brunch & happy hours. Based on 892 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery
Address:
428 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 287-5292
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Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday |
9 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
THERESA ESPINOSA
Great place for good Mexican brunch. I had the pozole and it’s one of the best I’ve tried so far. The burrito my daughter ordered was as big as a baby’s pillow lots of leftovers
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Chris Conxus
Scarlett never fails to give us an amazing experience! Full of energy & enthusiasm, she is such a great soul and treats everyone like family! On top of that the food is absolutely tasteful! We will always be back here!
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Michael Huntley
The restaurant has a beachy Ensenada feel and has a strong vibrant atmosphere. The wood ceiling and wood and tile floors makes the restaurant a bit loud for a conversation, but it’s manageable. Good menu options and an extensive list of beers, wines, and tequilas. My only wish was that there was a self parking option as an only valet and $4 cost seems excessive and a bit over the top.
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Daisy
The people were so accommodating, attentive, and kind. The food was good, the drinks were amazing! We got the flight as well as a couple of margaritas. All very delicious! We came for mother’s day and my mom loved the food/ atmosphere!
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Rifat Ziadeh
Cool design and vibe inside. Came in for lunch today and was able to grab a seat at the bar. The chips they give you taste great and have a nice seasoning on them. The salsa is mild but they can give you some hot stuff if you prefer. I almost always get the fish ceviche which is fantastic. Today I also ordered the Birra Burrito. I don’t normally eat cheese so if your ok with that this is really juicy burrito but tends to be a bit oily messy. The side of carrots were great and the arugula salad was nice. They complimented the burrito well.
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Audrey Pulliam
I can confidently say that this is some of the best food I’ve had in California, and a great spot to put on your bucket-list
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Erik Roberts
Great food and drinks! They are open a little later than usual (11:00) and we had excellent service from Manuel! We chose to sit on the patio which had heaters all around. The Apple bread pudding is amazing, and I don’t normally like bread pudding! I highly recommend this establishment and will be going back again!
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Road Tripper
The food would’ve been fine had it not been overly salted to a comical degree. The texture and flavor of our dishes were otherwise fine. Both dishes that were ordered had the same problem but especially in the refried beans. Our waitress was charming but didn’t understand when I told her. The free chips and salsa were good. The establishment is otherwise very nice, the ambience is inviting. Parking is valet only ($4). Protip: Tell them easy on the salt!
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printingfootball bs
They seated us quickly, server was friendly and helpful and food was quick. Food was not very well seasoned though. I had grilled fish tacos and they were disappointing. The beans and rice were yummy though.
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Lesly Castrejon
A couple of cardboard pieces were in the veggie tacos but no big deal; everything else was delicious. Ambience was just right.
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