Descanso Restaurant - Los Angeles

Descanso Restaurant - Los Angeles

Descanso is a modern taqueria specializing in plancha-style grilled dishes that offer a contemporary twist on traditional Mexican flavors. The venue emphasizes a vibrant dining experience with handcrafted cocktails and a focus on communal, flavorful meals. Its celebration of Mexican culture, especially during events like Cinco de Mayo, makes it a lively and engaging spot for food enthusiasts.

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Mon-Fri 4PM - 6PM

Drink Specials

  • $5 Selected Bottle Beers
  • $9 Featured Wine by the glass
  • $3 Off All Draft Beers
  • $9 El Descanso Margarita
    • Reposado Tequila
    • Agavero Orange Liqueur
    • Agave and Lime
  • $10 Cucumber + Sal Margarita
    • Blanco Tequila
    • Chareau Aloe Liqueur
    • Cucumber
    • Cilantro
    • Lime and Black Sea Salt
  • $10 Nube Rosada
    • Blanco Tequila
    • LoFi Gentian Amaro
    • Guava
    • Coconut
    • Hibiscus
    • Lime
    • Egg White
  • $9 Tata Vasco
    • Charanda Uruapan Añejo Rum
    • Demerara
    • Creole & Black Walnut Bitters

Food Specials

  • $9 Elote Asado
    • Grilled Sweet White Corn
    • Chile Morita Aioli
    • Cotija Cheese
    • Micro Cilantro and Chile Con Limon Powder
  • $12 Choriqueso Verde
    • Green Chorizo
    • Poblano Suiza
    • Tres Quesos
    • Avocado Toreado Salsa
    • Spring Onion
    • Serrano Chiles & Flour Tortillas
  • $10 Street Tacos
    • Three Street Tacos with Choice of Steak
    • Chicken
    • Al Pastor or Carnitas
    • served with Diced Onion
    • Cilantro
    • Salsa Frita and Limes; add Grilled Shrimp or Queso Frito to any taco
  • $11 Nachos
    • Corn Tortilla Chips
    • Poblano Suiza
    • Tres Quesos
    • Avocado Toreado Salsa
    • Crema
    • Morita Aioli
    • Refried Pinto Beans and Pico de Gallo; add Chicken
    • Carnitas
    • Al Pastor
    • Shrimp or Steak
  • $11 Carnitas Bean Dip
    • Seared Slow Cooked Pork
    • Refried Beans
    • Salsa Frita
    • Tres Quesos
    • Spring Onions
    • Serrano Chiles
    • Cilantro Sprigs and Corn Tortilla Chips

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Highlights

  • Modern plancha grilling technique for unique taco flavors
  • Handcrafted cocktails with a focus on tequila
  • Lively cultural celebrations such as extended Cinco de Mayo events

Important Details

  • Reservations recommended during special events
  • Multiple locations including Costa Mesa and Los Angeles

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