Playa Mesa Menu – Costa Mesa, CA

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Costa Mesa, CA

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

Playa Mesa 92627

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)
11 AM–10 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Happy Hour
Carne Asada
Carnitas
Pollo
Crispy Fish
HH Nachos
Pico, Guacamole, Jack Cheese, Pickled Jalapeño, Chipotle Crema
$7.00
Guacamole Chico $6.00
Fried Shishitos
Fajita Spice, Lime, Cotija
$5.00
Beer Battered Squash Blossoms
Requeson
$6.00
Ceviche Pescado Tostada $6.00
Ceviche Campechano Tostada $8.00
Short Rib
Crema, Pickled Red Onion
$3.00
Braised Chicken
Rajas, Guacamole
$3.00
Potato
Rajas, Escabeche
$3.00
Mango Michelada
Mango Hefeweizen, House Made Michelada Mix, Lime, Fresh Mango, Mango Chamoy, Tajin Rim
$8.00
Michelada Classico
Choice of Cerveza, House Made Michelada Mix, Lime, Grilled Shrimp, Shishito Pepper, Chamoy, Tajin Rim
$8.00
House Wine
Red & White
$7.00
$1 Off All Drafts
Tamarindo Margarita
Tamarindo Cordial, Lemon, Agave, Coriander Lime Salt Rim
Sandia Margarita
Fresh Watermelon Juice, Strawberry, Lime, Tajin Rim
Jamaica Margarita
Agua De Jamaica, Lime, Agave, Hibiscus Flower, Sugar Rim
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Fresh Cucumber Juice, Lime, Agave, Cilantro, House Spicy Bitters, Tajin Rim
Margarita A La Casa
El Jimador, Orange, Lime, Agave
Cocktails Menu
Margarita De La Casa
El Jimador, Orange, Lime, Agave
$10.00
Tamarindo Margarita
Tamarindo Cordial, Lemon, Agave, Coriander Lime Salt Rim
$10.00
Sandîa Margarita
Fresh Watermelon Juice, Strawberry, Lime, Tajîn Rim
$10.00
Jamaica Margarita
Agua de Jamaica, Lime, Agave, Hibiscus Flower Sugar Rim
$10.00
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Fresh Cucumber Juice, Lime, Agave, Cilantro, House Spicy bitter, Tajîn Rim
$10.00
Organic Skinny Margarita
Azunia Blanco Organic Tequila, Organic Agave, Lime
$13.00
Vaso De Sol
Los Sundays Blanco, El Silencio Mezcal, Cointreau, Green Cordial, Green Chartreuse, Lemon
$13.00
Spicy Mangosita
Jalapeño Infused Volcan Blanco, Mango Cordial, Lime
$13.00
Paloma Mesa
Olmeca Los Altos Reposado, Grapefruit, Lime, Squirt
$13.00
El Tio
Tito’s, Elderflower, Dry Vermouth, Cucumber, Manzanilla, Lime, Thai Spice Bitters
$13.00
Espress Yourself
Cold Brew, Espresso, Patron XO Coffee Liqueur, Los Sundays Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Syrup
$13.00
La Perla
Ketel One Vodka, Giffard Rhubarb, Rosé, Blueberry, Lemon Prosecco
$13.00
Sangre De Vida
Casamigos Blanco, Maraschino, Prickly Pear, Chipotle, Lime, Spicy Bitters
$13.00
Aguachile
Hornitos Plata Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Chareau Liqueur, Aguachile, Cucumber
$13.00
Que Es Esto
Cazadores Reposado, Coconut, Mango, Tamarindo, Lime
$13.00
Tierra De Guayava
Herradura Silver, Giffard Passion Fruit, Guava Cordial, Ancho Reyes, Lemon
$13.00
The Regina George
Chamomile Infused El Vaso Blanco Tequila, Hibiscus Infused Los Javis Mezcal, Manzanilla Syrup, Lemon, Lillet Rosé
$14.00
Dulce Muerte
Don Julio Blanco, Rose, Lemon, Agave, Basil, Strawberry, Balsamic Reduction, Over Proof Rum
$14.00
Smokin’ Piña
Mezcal Unión Uno, Antica Torino, Vanilla Bean, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange & Angostura Bitters
$14.00
La Pasión Del Patrón
Patrón Silver, Passion Fruit, Coconut Water, Pineapple, Apricot, Agave, Lime
$14.00
El Camino
Patrón Reposado, El Silencio Mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, Mole Bitters, Morita Chile Cordial, Smoked Cherry Wood
$15.00
Tecate $6.00
Calidad
mexican lager
$6.00
Helmsman Odelay
mexican lager
$7.00
Pacifico $7.00
Dos XX Amber $7.00
Organic Juneshine
hard kombucha
$8.00
Helmsman
hazy IPA
$8.00
Stone
buenaveza salt & lime lager
$8.00
Garage Brewing
mango hefeweizen
$7.00
Allagash
White
$8.00
Corona $6.00
Modelo Negra $6.00
Bohemia $6.00
Victoria $6.00
Bud Light $5.00
Dos XX Lager $6.00
Tecate Light $5.00
Stella $6.00
Coors Light $6.00
Avion 44 $40.00
Asombroso, Platino $20.00
Asombroso, La Rosa $22.00
Asombroso, Gran Reserva 5yr $25.00
Asombroso, Collaboration $215.00
Asombroso, Vintage 11yr $110.00
Azunia, Blanco $11.00
Azunia, Reposado $14.00
Azunia, Añejo $16.00
Casa Noble, Blanco $18.00
Casa Noble, Reposado $19.00
Casa Noble, Añejo $21.00
Clase Azul, Plata $18.00
Clase Azul, Reposado $25.00
Cazadores, Blanco $11.00
Cazadores, Reposado $11.00
Casamigos, Blanco $13.00
Casamigos, Reposado $15.00
Casamigos, Añejo $16.00
Contigo Tequila, Plata $9.00
Dobel, Reposado $12.00
Don Julio, Blanco $12.00
Don Julio, Reposado $15.00
Don Julio, Añejo $17.00
Don Julio, Real $120.00
Don Julio 1942 $35.00
El Macho, Añejo $16.00
El Tesoro, Blanco $17.00
El Tesoro, Reposado $17.00
El Tesoro, Añejo $19.00
El Vaso Tequila, Blanco $12.00
El Vaso Extra, Anejo $20.00
Fortaleza, Blanco $16.00
Fortaleza, Reposado $18.00
Fortaleza, Añejo $22.00
Gran Patrón, Smoky $35.00
Gran Patrón, Piedra $85.00
Gran Patrón, Burdeos $105.00
Gran Centenario, Plata $12.00
Gran Centenario, Reposado $12.00
Gran Centenario, Añejo $15.00
Herradura, Silver $10.00
Herradura, Reposado $15.00
Herradura, Añejo $16.00
Herradura, Ultra Añejo $20.00
Herradura, Selección Suprema $95.00
Hornitos, Plata $9.00
Jose Cuervo, Reserva De Familia $34.00
Los Sundays, Blanco $13.00
Los Sundays, Reposado $15.00
Mico Tequila, Blanco $12.00
Mico Tequila, Reposado $13.00
Mico Tequila, Añejo $15.00
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Silver $14.00
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Reposado $18.00
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Añejo $32.00
Milagro, Silver $9.00
Milagro, Reposado $9.00
Tequila Ocho, Silver $14.00
Tequila Ocho, Reposado $15.00
Tequila Ocho, Añejo $16.00
Olmeca Altos, Plata $9.00
Olmeca Altos, Reposado $9.00
Nosotros Blanco, Tequila $11.00
Nosotros Reposado, Tequila $13.00
Patrón Reposado $14.00
Patrón Roca, Silver $17.00
Patrón Roca, Reposado $20.00
Patrón Roca, Anejo $25.00
San Matias, Tahona Blanco $20.00
San Matias, Carmesi Reposado $15.00
San Matias, Rey Sol Añejo $85.00
San Matias, Gran Reserva Extra Añejo $20.00
Siete Leguas, Blanco $13.00
Siete Leguas, Reposado $14.00
Siete Leguas, Añejo $15.00
Tapatio, Blanco $12.00
Tapatio, Blanco 110 $17.00
Tapatio, Reposado $13.00
Tapatio, Añejo $15.00
Volcan De Mi Tierra, Blanco $11.00
Volcan De Mi Tierra, Cristalino $20.00
Los Amantes, Joven $19.00
Los Amantes, Reposado $23.00
Casamigos, Mezcal $17.00
Clase Azul, Mezcal $55.00
Creyente Mezcal, Joven $11.00
Del Maguey, Chichicapa $26.00
Del Maguey, Crema De Mezcal $13.00
Del Maguey, San Luis Del Rio $26.00
El Silencio, Espadin $11.00
El Silencio, Joven $23.00
Illegal Mezcal, Joven $17.00
Illegal Mezcal, Reposado $20.00
Illegal Mezcal, Añejo $19.00
Los Javis, Joven $10.00
Los Javis, Reposado $11.00
Los Javis, Cerrudo $45.00
Union Uno, Mezcal $11.00
Mezcal Vaco, Espadin $19.00
Mezcal Vaco, Elote $20.00
Mezcal Vaco, Madrecuixe $27.00
Gem & Bolt, Mezcal $12.00
House Red $8.00
Terrazas De Andes, Malbec – Argentina $11.00
Simple Life, Pinot Noir – California $10.00
Numanthia Termes, Tempranillo – Spain $11.00
Monte Xanic Cauxa, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah – Baja $12.00
Patz & Hall, Pinot Noir – Sonoma $60.00
Bravante Estate 2012 Howell Mountain Trio $65.00
Faust, By Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley $75.00
House, White $8.00
Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley $9.00
Terrazas De Andes, Chardonnay – Argentina $10.00
Bianchi, Pinot Grigio – Paso Robles $10.00
Cape Mentelle Rosé – Australia $11.00
Simple Life, Chardonnay – California $10.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast $14.00
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand $55.00
Levendi, Chardonnay – Napa Valley $55.00
Frank Family, Chardonnay – Napa Valley $65.00
California Sparkling $7.00
Chandon Split, Napa Valley $12.00
Veuve Clicquot, France $85.00
All Day Burritos
Short Rib Machaca Breakfast Burrito
Short rib machaca, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
$16.00
Bacon & Avocado Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, avocado, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
$13.00
Black Bean & Poblano Breakfast Burrito
Black beans, poblano, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
$12.00
Birria Burrito
Birria short rib, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, cilantro & onions.
$14.50
Pollo Burrito
Braised chicken, rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo & rajas.
$13.00
Carne Asada Burrito
Grilled hangar steak, rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo & rajas.
$15.00
BRCR
Beans, rice, cheese & rajas.
$11.50

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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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