Vaca Menu – Costa Mesa, CA

Type : Spanish restaurant

Location : Costa Mesa, CA

Spanish eatery providing a mix of tapas & family-style dishes in airy, contemporary digs with a bar. Based on 718 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

Vaca 92626

Address:
695 Town Center Dr Suite 170, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: (714) 463-6060

Website:

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 5–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM

Menu

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Charcuterie $50.00
Prime Skirt Steak Meal
Wood Fire Grilled Prime Skirt Steak (Cooked Medium) • Included Sides: Caesar Salad, Patatas Bravas, Asparagus • Included Desserts: Tres Leches, Mama Santa Flan
$125.00
Prime Ribeye Meal
Koji Dry Aged Prime Ribeye 50+ Days (Cooked Medium) • Included Sides: Caesar Salad, Patatas Bravas, Asparagus • Included Desserts: Tres Leches, Mama Santa Flan
$210.00
Paella Valenciana Meal
Paella Valenciana – • Included Sides: Cesar Salad, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts • Included Desserts: Tres Leches, Mama Santana Flan • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$95.00
Paella De Vegetales Meal
Veggie Paella • Included Sides: Cesar Salad, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts • Included Desserts: Tres Leches, Mama Santana Flan • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$75.00
Iberian Ham Chips
Iberian Ham Flavored Potato Chips
$4.00
Black Truffle Chips
Black Truffle Flavored Potato Chips
$4.00
Pan Con Tomate
Toasted bread, garlic, olive oil, tomato pulp
$9.00
Bikini Sandwich
Paleta Iberica, Manchego, Truffles, Panini
$15.00
Albondigas
Roasted lamb meatballs, lemon-yogurt, cucumbers
$15.00
Croquetas De Pollo
Creamy chicken fritters
$14.00
Pulpo A La Gallega
Warm Spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, pimento and Spanish olive oil
$28.00
Rabo De Toro
Red Wine Braised Beef Oxtail, Wild Mushrooms
$26.00
Canelon De Pollo Ahumado
Smoked chicken cannelloni, duck liver sauce, sherry reduction
$24.00
Butifarra
Grilled pork sausage, white bean puree, parsley salad
$14.00
Albacore Tataki
Albacore, Strawberry, Yuzu-Ginger-Soy, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Crispy Quinoa, Cilantro
$17.00
Broccolini A La Parilla $15.00
Calamares $19.00
La Bola
Crispy potato and ground beef balls, garlic aioli, salsa rojo
$14.00
Piquillos Rellenos
Beer battered, cheese stuffed piquillo peppers, pickled grapes, peanut romesco sauce
$16.00
Patatas Bravas
Spicy Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Aioli
$10.00
Alcachofa
Crispy baby artichokes, anchovy aioli, lemon
$11.00
Coliflor
Roasted cauliflower, tahini, raisins, lemon
$12.00
Esparragos Verde
Grilled Asparagus, Romesco, Almonds
$12.00
Bruselas
Brussels sprouts, chorizo, sherry gastrique
$12.00
Ensalada Picada
cabbage, romaine, avocado, beets, goat cheese, Marcona almonds, Dijon citrus vinaigrette
$15.00
Panza De Cerdo $18.00
Waygu Albondigas $15.00
Zetas A La Plancha $15.00
Canned Chipirones
Stuffed Squids in their own ink. Served with a side of Spanish Crackers. Albo Brand. Product of Spain.
$7.50
Canned Sardinas
Sardines in Olive Oil. Served with a side of Spanish Crackers. Albo Brand. Product of Spain.
$7.50
Canned Filetes De Caballa
Spanish Mackerel in Olive Oil. Served with a side of Spanish Crackers. Albo Brand. Product of Spain.
$4.25
Canned Mejillones En Escabeche
Mussels in Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Spices and Salt. Served with a side of Spanish Crackers. Albo Brand. Product of Spain
$11.25
Canned Zamburiñas A La Cazuela
Queen Scallops in olive oil and tomato sauce. Served with a side of Spanish Crackers. Albo Brand. Product of Spain.
$7.50
Coctel De Camaron
Spicy pimento marinade shrimp, lime coconut sauce
$24.00
Carne Cruda
Prime hanger steak, egg salad, savora mustard creme, house pickles, unami aoli
$20.00
Ensalada De Tomate Y Pepino
Heirloom tomato, cucumber yogurt, trout roe
$15.00
Puerros
Grilled leeks, spicy carrot romesco, goat cheese
$16.00
Sopa De Bacalao Y Maiz
Salted cod, corn, potato
$15.00
Vieras A La Plancha $26.00
Paella De Mariscos
Seafood Paella, clams, mussels, prawns, octopus, saffron bomba rice • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$61.00
Paella De Carne
Meat paella, pork belly, chorizo, blood sausage, duck confit, beef cheek, bomba rice • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$53.00
Paella De Vegetales
Vegetable paella, roasted vegetables, fideuà noodles, saffron aioli • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$40.00
Paella Valenciana
Scallops, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, saffron bomba rice, garlic aioli • Keep the Paella Pan ($40): we’ll serve you the paella in its own (new) pan so you can serve it traditionally. You keep the pan!
$60.00
8 Oz. Prime Skirt Steak $40.00
8oz Prime Hanger $34.00
12oz Prime NY Strip $70.00
10oz Santa Carota NY Strip $59.00
8oz Prime Filet Mignon $60.00
Wanderer $36.00
Fennel Stuffed Branzino $52.00
Chuleta De Cerdo
Stone fruit glazed pork chop, corn salsa
$32.00
Cordero A La Plancha $48.00
Uncooked 2 Lbs. Prime Bone-In Ribeye
Aspen Ridge Farms. 50+ days dry-aged. USDA Prime. 2 lbs. cut. $45/lb.
$95.00
Prime Uncooked Skirt Steak
8 oz. USDA Prime
$22.00
Prime Uncooked Hanger Steak
8 oz. USDA Prime
$20.00
Prime Uncooked New York Strip
12 oz. USDA Prime
$27.00
Uncooked Strauss Grass-Fed NY Strip
12 oz. Grass-fed.
$27.00
Uncooked Santa Carota NY Strip
10 oz. Carrot-fed.
$38.00
Uncooked Prime Filet Mignon
8 oz. USDA Prime
$29.00
Uncooked “Wanderer” Flat Iron
8 oz. Australian free-range, grass-fed, barley-fed
$25.00
Mama Santana Flan $11.00
Bizcocho Tres Leches $14.00
Tarta De Cream $13.00
FIJI $4.00
12oz Mexican Coke $3.00
12oz Mexican Sprite $3.00
2016 Chardonnay, Hacienda Arinzano
100% Chardonnay, refined and refreshing, with lively green pear, apple and citrus flavors, powered by zesty acidity. Quince paste and dried savory notes show on the finish
$40.00
2020 Cabernet Blend, Juan Gil $60.00
TOGO Red Sangria $15.00
TOGO Vacatonic $14.00
TOGO Old Fashion $15.00
Online Lunch Menu
ENSALADA DE CARNE
Hanger steak, Cesar salad, Iberico croutons,
parmesan cheese, Spanish olives
$24.00
ENSALADA DE REPOLLO
Cabbage, romaine, avocado, beets, goat cheese,
marcona almonds, citrus Dijon vinaigrette
$15.00
SALMON A LA PARRILLA
Grilled Scottish salmon, roasted tomato
vinaigrette, grilled zucchini, baby tomatoes,
herb oil
$30.00
LAMB BURGER
Grilled lamb burger, sumac onion, olive, red
pepper jam, feta cheese
$20.00
BOCADILLO VEGETALES
Grilled zucchini, piquillo peppers, caramelized
onion, watercress, tomato, manchego cheese,
romesco
$15.00
JAMON
Serrano ham, Pamplona chorizo, piquillo
peppers, manchego cheese
$16.00
ATUN
Tuna salad, manchego cheese, watercress,
pickles, tomato
$16.00
VACA BURGER
Grilled wagyu patty,
manchego cheese,
caramelized onion,
brioche
$20.00
SIDE OF FRIES $4.00

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Reviews

Hazel Diuri-Lee
Came here from a recommendation and had a very pleasant evening. My husband and I agreed it was a high 3 out of 5, so we rounded up to 4. We ordered embutidos to start with jamòn serrano fermìn, ibèrico chorizo, and 3 cheeses (manchengo, mahon aged 12 mo, and caña de cabra). All of these items were delicious and the accompaniments were also delightful.

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BJ Garcia
My friend and I recently visited the bar and had a wonderful time.

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Ty Riley
I’m glad you had an amazing vacation in Costa Mesa! The dining experience was truly outstanding, with several dishes that exceeded expectations. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and the staff was attentive. The variety of dishes on the menu was impressive, and each one was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor.

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Ngo C
I loved their service. Our waitress came from time to time checking if everyone was happy. My water glass was always refilled in time (and yes, I drank a lot).

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Vipul Singh
Party of 6 went for dinner on a Wednesday evening in July. We had an outdoor reservation and were seated quickly upon arrival. We started with a bunch of tapas, and they were all pretty good. I especially liked the lamb meatballs. Then, we had a steak and a seafood paella to share, followed by churros. Food was okay, some of the steak was real good. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. Came to around 120 per head including tips and taxes. Had a bottle of red wine for the table as well.

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Richard Hercoson
Food and drinks all delicious. Would come here just for their cocktails and the bikini sandwich . So simple but so perfect at same time. Loved that the truffle taste wasn’t overwhelming.

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Rachel Dirig
This is the best meal I’ve had in a long time, and that is saying something because I used to live in Chicago and have been to some great restaurants. We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and only have a short wait to get 2 seats at the bar. The bartender was very attentive to us even though she was so busy. Both cocktails I had were interesting and delicious, along with being beautiful. The tapas style made it easy to order just a of couple things at a time and enjoy them before moving on to something new. Everything we ate was amazing, but my favorite was the bone marrow with beef cheek. The meal wasn’t cheap but was worth every penny.

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Tomas Cortijo
5 Stars for service. The crew was really nice and attentive; the place, ambience and decor are top notch. We had tapas, so I have yet to try their steak. The three tapas I really liked and would recommend are, the eggplant, the grilled beef tongue and the patatas bravas. The cocktails were on point!. Some suggestions would be have larger tables (too little space for privacy for an upscale restaurant) and maybe some music matching the Spanish theme.

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Josh Lewis
My fiance and I came here to celebrate our new jobs and we were blown away. The food was unbelievable, I think this is the best steak I’ve ever had in my life. Getting to pick your own steak from the case is a real treat.

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Omar Ashraf
Was very excited for these tapas but unfortunately a majority of them were just not what we expected, especially for the price they are charging. They often seemed incomplete and unbalanced. For example, the uni scrambled egg had the smallest piece of uni and some cheap salmon roe with just decent tasting scrambled eggs underneath, not worth the price at all. Some dishes like the lamb meatballs and bikini sandwhich were great but too many misses to make up for the few hits.

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