Taco María

This location has closed.

After ten years, Taco María closed our original Costa Mesa location at the end of July 2023.

James Beard Nominee, Best Chef: California, 2023 – James Beard Foundation

Michelin Star 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019 – Michelin Guide California

Winner of the Golden Tortilla 2023, 2019 – Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament – KCRW

Semi-Finalist, Best Chef: California – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 – James Beard Foundation

101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, 2022, 2021, 2020 – Los Angeles Times

Most Important Restaurants of the Decade, 2010-2019 – Esquire

#3, 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles 2019 – Los Angeles Times

Restaurant of the Year 2018 – Los Angeles Times

Top 5 on Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants List 2017, 2016, 2015 – Los Angeles Times

Best Restaurant 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – OC Weekly                      

Best Restaurant 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – OC Register

Best New Chef 2015 – Food & Wine Magazine

Best Mexican Restaurant 2015 – OC Weekly                             

Best New Restaurants 2013 – OC Register