Puesto Los Olivos Irvine: Vibrant Mexican Cocktail Bar Experience

I highly recommend coming with a reservation when they open on the weekend. The restaurant ambiance was perfect since there weren't many parties. The interior was green and enhanced the experience. The Hero Taco had good flavor with the exception of the lobster. I would probably just get a steak taco next time and hope to add on saucy onion strings. The Wagyu Brisket Taco was also a good one. It was very spicy but kept you coming back. The meat on the Wagyu Brisket was a bit tough to chew. The Pina Colada is a good drink to get. A good amount of sweet without overdoing it. The bathroom is clean and has multiple stalls. There are free postcards at the hostess stand. There was a 4% surcharge added to our final bill for our party of 4.

Are the tacos expensive? Yes. Are they worth it? Absolutely. Some very creative and delicious gourmet tacos that really hit the spot. The appetizers go well with the tacos, and every taco was great. The interior is super nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

Great flavors, attentive staff, and a cool setting! We tried the taco of the month (Wagyu brisket), had our fill of chips/guac, and the kids had carnitas tacos. All were delicious! We’ll be back.

The food is delicious but super expensive. Customer service is the best . We had dinner (8 people ) they automatically added an 18% tip. It’s ok because the tortillas were delicious shrimp bowl was amazing. This is a really good restaurant. The waiter was very friendly and he was checking if we needed anything.

Really delicious food. Cali bowl ingredients were very fresh and well seasoned. The steak especially was perfect.

We had a great lunch at Puesto. The Palomas were amazing and the short rib enchiladas absolutely delicious! Even the tortilla chips and guacamole were amazing! The service and ambiance are excellent. The only thing I didn’t like was them trying to tack on a 4% surcharge on the bill. I asked our server about it and she said they do that because of the increase in minimum wage, but it’s optional so I asked her to please take it off which she graciously did. Their prices are already very high, and they want to add another charge on top of that too??

Nice place for a late unplanned dinner at almost 9. We got the chips and salsa, a ceviche dish, and the CDMX taco, all are really good. The rice dish is a bit too salty to our taste. Service is superb.

We had an amazing experience at Puesto Los Olivos! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, stylish, and welcoming - a perfect mix of modern and upscale Mexican vibes. The service was outstanding. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious. The tacos, especially with their fresh handmade blue corn tortillas, were full of flavor and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The margaritas were also excellent and perfectly crafted. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended if you’re looking for elevated Mexican cuisine in Irvine!