Playa Mesa Menu (Update 2025)
Playa Mesa is a trendy Mexican tapas bar located in Costa Mesa, CA. Offering a wide variety of small plates and cocktails, it is a popular spot for happy hour and gatherings with friends. The menu features options for pescatarians, vegans, and limited vegetarians. Customers rave about the flavorful chips & salsa, refreshing cucumber margaritas, and classic casa margaritas. The tacos, especially the birria and carne asada, are a must-try with fresh and tasty tortillas. The ambiance is described as cute and perfect for celebrations, with attentive and friendly service. Valet parking is available, but there is plenty of parking in nearby business centers. Playa Mesa is a great place for delicious food, fantastic drinks, and memorable experiences with friends and loved ones.
Happy Hour
Carne Asada
Carnitas
Pollo
Crispy Fish
HH Nachos
Pico, Guacamole, Jack Cheese, Pickled Jalapeno, Chipotle Crema
Guacamole Chico
Fried Shishitos
Fajita Spice, Lime, Cotija
Beer Battered Squash Blossoms
Requeson
Ceviche Pescado Tostada
Ceviche Campechano Tostada
Short Rib
Crema, Pickled Red Onion
Braised Chicken
Rajas, Guacamole
Potato
Rajas, Escabeche
Mango Michelada
Mango Hefeweizen, House Made Michelada Mix, Lime, Fresh Mango, Mango Chamoy, Tajin Rim
Michelada Classico
Choice of Cerveza, House Made Michelada Mix, Lime, Grilled Shrimp, Shishito Pepper, Chamoy, Tajin Rim
House Wine
Red & White
$ 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
Margarita De La Casa
El Jimador, Orange, Lime, Agave
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 bitter, Tajin Rim
Organic Skinny Margarita
Azunia Blanco Organic Tequila, Organic Agave, Lime
Vaso De Sol
Los Sundays Blanco, El Silencio Mezcal, Cointreau, Green Cordial, Green Chartreuse, Lemon
Spicy Mangosita
Jalapeno Infused Volcan Blanco, Mango Cordial, Lime
Paloma Mesa
Olmeca Los Altos Reposado, Grapefruit, Lime, Squirt
El Tio
Tito's, Elderflower, Dry Vermouth, Cucumber, Manzanilla, Lime, Thai Spice Bitters
Espress Yourself
Cold Brew, Espresso, Patron XO Coffee Liqueur, Los Sundays Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Syrup
La Perla
Ketel One Vodka, Giffard Rhubarb, Rose, Blueberry, Lemon Prosecco
Sangre De Vida
Casamigos Blanco, Maraschino, Prickly Pear, Chipotle, Lime, Spicy Bitters
Aguachile
Hornitos Plata Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Chareau Liqueur, Aguachile, Cucumber
Que Es Esto
Cazadores Reposado, Coconut, Mango, Tamarindo, Lime
Tierra De Guayava
Herradura Silver, Giffard Passion Fruit, Guava Cordial, Ancho Reyes, Lemon
The Regina George
Chamomile Infused El Vaso Blanco Tequila, Hibiscus Infused Los Javis Mezcal, Manzanilla Syrup, Lemon, Lillet Rose
Dulce Muerte
Don Julio Blanco, Rose, Lemon, Agave, Basil, Strawberry, Balsamic Reduction, Over Proof Rum
Smokin' Pina
Mezcal Union Uno, Antica Torino, Vanilla Bean, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange & Angostura Bitters
La Pasion Del Patron
Patron Silver, Passion Fruit, Coconut Water, Pineapple, Apricot, Agave, Lime
El Camino
Patron Reposado, El Silencio Mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, Mole Bitters, Morita Chile Cordial, Smoked Cherry Wood
Tecate
Calidad
mexican lager
Helmsman Odelay
mexican lager
Pacifico
Dos XX Amber
Organic Juneshine
hard kombucha
Helmsman
hazy IPA
Stone
buenaveza salt & lime lager
Garage Brewing
mango hefeweizen
Allagash
White
Corona
Modelo Negra
Bohemia
Victoria
Bud Light
Dos XX Lager
Tecate Light
Stella
Coors Light
Avion
Asombroso, Platino
Asombroso, La Rosa
Asombroso, Gran Reserva yr
Asombroso, Collaboration
Asombroso, Vintage yr
Azunia, Blanco
Azunia, Reposado
Azunia, Anejo
Casa Noble, Blanco
Casa Noble, Reposado
Casa Noble, Anejo
Clase Azul, Plata
Clase Azul, Reposado
Cazadores, Blanco
Cazadores, Reposado
Casamigos, Blanco
Casamigos, Reposado
Casamigos, Anejo
Contigo Tequila, Plata
Dobel, Reposado
Don Julio, Blanco
Don Julio, Reposado
Don Julio, Anejo
Don Julio, Real
Don Julio
El Macho, Anejo
El Tesoro, Blanco
El Tesoro, Reposado
El Tesoro, Anejo
El Vaso Tequila, Blanco
El Vaso Extra, Anejo
Fortaleza, Blanco
Fortaleza, Reposado
Fortaleza, Anejo
Gran Patron, Smoky
Gran Patron, Piedra
Gran Patron, Burdeos
Gran Centenario, Plata
Gran Centenario, Reposado
Gran Centenario, Anejo
Herradura, Silver
Herradura, Reposado
Herradura, Anejo
Herradura, Ultra Anejo
Herradura, Seleccion Suprema
Hornitos, Plata
Jose Cuervo, Reserva De Familia
Los Sundays, Blanco
Los Sundays, Reposado
Mico Tequila, Blanco
Mico Tequila, Reposado
Mico Tequila, Anejo
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Silver
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Reposado
Milagro Select, Barrel Reserve Anejo
Milagro, Silver
Milagro, Reposado
Tequila Ocho, Silver
Tequila Ocho, Reposado
Tequila Ocho, Anejo
Olmeca Altos, Plata
Olmeca Altos, Reposado
Nosotros Blanco, Tequila
Nosotros Reposado, Tequila
Patron Reposado
Patron Roca, Silver
Patron Roca, Reposado
Patron Roca, Anejo
San Matias, Tahona Blanco
San Matias, Carmesi Reposado
San Matias, Rey Sol Anejo
San Matias, Gran Reserva Extra Anejo
Siete Leguas, Blanco
Siete Leguas, Reposado
Siete Leguas, Anejo
Tapatio, Blanco
Tapatio, Reposado
Tapatio, Anejo
Volcan De Mi Tierra, Blanco
Volcan De Mi Tierra, Cristalino
Los Amantes, Joven
Los Amantes, Reposado
Casamigos, Mezcal
Clase Azul, Mezcal
Creyente Mezcal, Joven
Del Maguey, Chichicapa
Del Maguey, Crema De Mezcal
Del Maguey, San Luis Del Rio
El Silencio, Espadin
El Silencio, Joven
Illegal Mezcal, Joven
Illegal Mezcal, Reposado
Illegal Mezcal, Anejo
Los Javis, Joven
Los Javis, Reposado
Los Javis, Cerrudo
Union Uno, Mezcal
Mezcal Vaco, Espadin
Mezcal Vaco, Elote
Mezcal Vaco, Madrecuixe
Gem & Bolt, Mezcal
House Red
Terrazas De Andes, Malbec - Argentina
Simple Life, Pinot Noir - California
Numanthia Termes, Tempranillo - Spain
Monte Xanic Cauxa, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah - Baja
Patz & Hall, Pinot Noir - Sonoma
Bravante Estate Howell Mountain Trio
Faust, By Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
House, White
Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley
Terrazas De Andes, Chardonnay - Argentina
Bianchi, Pinot Grigio - Paso Robles
Cape Mentelle Rose - Australia
Simple Life, Chardonnay - California
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay - Sonoma Coast
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand
Levendi, Chardonnay - Napa Valley
Frank Family, Chardonnay - Napa Valley
California Sparkling
Chandon Split, Napa Valley
Veuve Clicquot, France
Cocktails Menu
All Day Burritos
Short Rib Machaca Breakfast Burrito
Short rib machaca, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
Bacon & Avocado Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, avocado, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
Black Bean & Poblano Breakfast Burrito
Black beans, poblano, scrambled egg, cheese & crispy potatoes.
Birria Burrito
Birria short rib, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, cilantro & onions.
Pollo Burrito
Braised chicken, rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo & rajas.
Carne Asada Burrito
Grilled hangar steak, rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo & rajas.
BRCR
Beans, rice, cheese & rajas.