Taco Mesa

Get ready for our 7th Annual Battle of the Tequileros on Sunday, September 22nd from 4-8 p.m. at Taco Rosa in Newport Beach. Bringing together 34 different tequila and mezcal brands, the celebratory event will benefit Operation of Hope Worldwide a local non-profit providing free, life-changing surgeries and health care for children and adults in under-served areas of the world, while creating a self-sustaining program of hope through education. As the most diverse tequila tas...ting in Southern California, the event gives guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience the unique nuances between a variety of tequilas and mezcals. Guests can also enjoy tray-passed tapas-style bites from the Taco Rosa kitchen, exciting giveaways, a silent auction, and live music performances by The Agave Bros. Guests will embark on a tasting journey through which they will determine winners in four categories: Best Tequila, Best Mezcal, Best Cocktail, and Best Booth Presentation. Tickets for the 21-and-over event are priced at $100 and offer guests all-inclusive access to tequila and mezcal cocktails and samples. Tickets can be purchased by calling 949.720.0980 or online here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taco-rosa-7th-annual-battle-of- See more

Battle of the Tequileros is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 22! We'll be hosting Southern California's most diverse tequila tasting at Taco Rosa.

There's no experience quite like the crunch of biting into our Gordita Ropa Vieja...

Good tortillas are the most important component of any taco. When we opened our tortilleria in 2017, we took that challenge upon ourselves. Among our favorites - the spinach-poblano tortillas!

Have you voted? Founder Ivan Calderon is in the running for BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE in the Golden Foodie Awards this year. For the past 30 years, Ivan has made it his mission to support our community's youth through organizations who act local and think global like Save Our Youth Center, Ocapica (Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance), Youth Employment Service (YES), and Corazon de Vida Foundation. Please take a second to vote for him here:

Today, we'd like to take a moment to recognize founder Ivan Calderon for all the incredible work he does in our community. Nearly 30 years ago, he opened Taco Mesa with the mission of creating a platform that allowed him to give back to the community by doing what he loves. Through our restaurants, we've had the ability to give back in partnership with organizations like Save Our Youth Center, Corazon de Vida Foundation, and Operation of Hope Worldwide, and more. These matters are so close to our heart! So it would be an honor to be recognized in this year's Golden Foodie Awards for Outstanding Community Service. Please take a second and vote for us here: http://bit.ly/tacorosacommunity.

The origin of horchata dates back to 13th century Spain when tiger nuts were originally imported Valencia from Egypt. Here at Taco Mesa, we're proud to be the first in Southern California to offer these original horchatas. Tiger nuts are naturally sweet, vegan, GMO-free, gluten-free, nut-free, allergen-free, dairy-free and a powerful source of prebiotic fiber. We offer a variety of classic & superfood-infused horchatas. Come try one today!

For us, the perfect taco Tuesday begins right here. Fresh masa, made from scratch daily.

This Saturday, Chef Ivan Calderon will be hosting a live cooking demo at the OC Fair at 5p.m. Join us as he shares the tips & tricks that go into creating some of our most popular dishes!

Did you know 92% of the world's corn has been genetically modified? Here at Taco Mesa, we take the road less traveled and use locally sourced corn that is entirely GMO-free.

When you're craving a burger, but want the unmistakable flavors of true al pastor too. We've got you covered.

Have you tried our all-new tiger nut horchatas? Which one is your favorite? Each is infused with superfoods like maca, turmeric, cacao, and ashwagandha.