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Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Taco Rosa November 2011 Specials
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Both Taco Rosa locations this month are offering Fall-oriented dishes such as a zucchini flower quesadilla appetizer, served with Brie cheese and Fuji apples; the Chile Relleno Pie entree wrapped in a flaky puff pastry and stuffed with chicken, mushrooms, peas and carrots; and their first offering ever of savory pumpkin flan for dessert. They also have a Steak Picado entree on special this month that I don't have a picture of yet.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Taco Mesa Going to a New Level
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA - May 23, 2011
The new 20th Anniversary Menu features changes and updates that enhance their original intention and highlight their consistent commitment to outstanding quality coupled with an unbeatable value to their consumer. Founder Ivan Calderon is proud to announce a year of celebration at Taco Mesa.
"Staying true to our philosophy of Healthy & Authentic we've developed a new menu with the help of our executive chef, Javier Zambrano which truly reflects our original intention. Ingredients that are organic, wild caught fish, and natural chicken and beef (free of steroids, hormones and antibiotics) as well as identifying gluten free options within our menu. We use recipes that have been passed down from our ancestors, the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish ~ fused with contemporary technique and innovation. We prepare food in small batches daily to assure quality and freshness."
Taco Mesa has an ongoing committed to a 'green' environmental approach and is excited to embrace the new areas of opportunity to create an ecologically mindful dining experience which carries through to the back of the house. Changes and updates are in process and will be part of the year of celebration at all Taco Mesa locations. "It's a time of positive energy and appreciation for the past 20 years of growing our family business in Orange County. Our true partnership has been with the community and we feel deep gratitude for the steadfast support we have received throughout the last 20 years. We remain faithful to our original vision, commitment and to our community."
Ivan Calderon has continued to step beyond his role as restaurateur throughout the last 20 years, maintaining a standard of excellence in business as well as a gracious and generous spirit of giving and community involvement.
TACO MESA Healthy and Authentic debuts 20th Anniversary Menu and gears up for a year of celebration!
The new 20th Anniversary Menu features changes and updates that enhance their original intention and highlight their consistent commitment to outstanding quality coupled with an unbeatable value to their consumer. Founder Ivan Calderon is proud to announce a year of celebration at Taco Mesa.
"Staying true to our philosophy of Healthy & Authentic we've developed a new menu with the help of our executive chef, Javier Zambrano which truly reflects our original intention. Ingredients that are organic, wild caught fish, and natural chicken and beef (free of steroids, hormones and antibiotics) as well as identifying gluten free options within our menu. We use recipes that have been passed down from our ancestors, the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish ~ fused with contemporary technique and innovation. We prepare food in small batches daily to assure quality and freshness."
Taco Mesa has an ongoing committed to a 'green' environmental approach and is excited to embrace the new areas of opportunity to create an ecologically mindful dining experience which carries through to the back of the house. Changes and updates are in process and will be part of the year of celebration at all Taco Mesa locations. "It's a time of positive energy and appreciation for the past 20 years of growing our family business in Orange County. Our true partnership has been with the community and we feel deep gratitude for the steadfast support we have received throughout the last 20 years. We remain faithful to our original vision, commitment and to our community."
Ivan Calderon has continued to step beyond his role as restaurateur throughout the last 20 years, maintaining a standard of excellence in business as well as a gracious and generous spirit of giving and community involvement.
Est 1991
Taco Mesa originally opened on 19th Street in Costa Mesa, CA and still remains a local favorite at this original location. Since opening in 1991, Taco Mesa has grown to have 4 locations throughout Orange County: Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and Orange. Taco Rosa Mexico City Cuisine was founded by Ivan Calderon as the 'full-service' concept with 2 locations, Newport Beach and Irvine - www.tacorosa.com.Monday, October 25, 2010
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Taco Rosa June 2009 Specials
(Greetings to all the people coming from Nancy Luna's Fast Food Maven blog on the OC Register site. After you're done reading this entry click around the site for plenty of information about Mexican food and restaurants in Orange County. There's links all over to help you out.)
Normally I would've posted something like this much earlier in the month, but better late than never, I suppose. Here are pictures of the special items both Taco Rosa locations have for the month of June:
One thing they have started to do recently is serving a little teaser of soup (seen in photo above in the little blue-rimmed glass) with your customary complimentary bocadillo (appetizer). They don't do it all the time but I'm starting to see it more often. I had a chicken soup one time and a spinach soup another time.
Costillas de Puerco (Pork Ribs)
Pork Medallions with Pineapple, Eggplant and Jicama
Arroz con Leche en Naranja (Rice Pudding served in Oranges)
Click here to see the unedited photo album (13 photos) at
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Click here to read our complete, extensive coverage of Taco Rosa.
| Taco Rosa 2632 San Miguel Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 720-0980 Listing on Yahoo! Local Listing on Ask.com's Citysearch Official Site |  |
| Taco Rosa #2 On the Irvine side of The Tustin Marketplace 13792 Jamboree Rd, Suite 42 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 505-6080 | |
One thing they have started to do recently is serving a little teaser of soup (seen in photo above in the little blue-rimmed glass) with your customary complimentary bocadillo (appetizer). They don't do it all the time but I'm starting to see it more often. I had a chicken soup one time and a spinach soup another time.
Costillas de Puerco (Pork Ribs)
Pork Medallions with Pineapple, Eggplant and Jicama
Arroz con Leche en Naranja (Rice Pudding served in Oranges)
Click here to see the unedited photo album (13 photos) at
.Click here to read our complete, extensive coverage of Taco Rosa.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Taco Rosa April 2009 Specials
& Gabbi's Quick Stop #9
Okay, so I'm doing a bit of a mashup here but I've been to Taco Rosa and Gabbi's recently (what else is new?) so thought I'd mention some of their items that may only be available for a limited time.
Taco Rosa began a monthly specials program in September 2007 and I tried and chronicled pretty much everything they offered, with the vast majority of these items being brand new, while a few may have been briefly offered as daily specials before. When September 2008 came most of the monthly special items had been seen before and I still liked them all but didn't have much reason to mention them again here. Now that April 2009 has come along this is the first month in a while where all their special items are brand new.
For entrees there is an excellent pork chop dish with a cilantro/pepita pesto sauce and roasted cactus strips and a caramelized apple taco (above) and duck enchiladas:
I should mention that coupons for Taco Rosa have been appearing pretty regularly in The Orange County Register.
Still no sign at Gabbi's
Earlier tonight I met up with Jenn and Evan Vincent of the OC Arts and Culture website for dinner at Gabbi's. I wanted to talk with Gabbi and Ed (husband and wife co-owners of Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen) and introduce them to Evan and Jenn but found out they are on another one of their trips to Mexico conducting further culinary research. Looking forward to seeing what recipes they bring back.
I did get to try their special Kobe beef dish with amazingly tender meat, served with a side of guacamole, corn, nopales, and onions, along with Gabbi's excellent handmade tortillas:
Jenn and Evan shared the chocolate chili creme brulee which they thoroughly enjoyed:
While I got the capirotada (bread pudding) but had it presented in a way I had never seen before:
The encroaching darkness of the evening reduced the quality of my photos but here's a slideshow of other Gabbi's dishes in better light:
Taco Rosa began a monthly specials program in September 2007 and I tried and chronicled pretty much everything they offered, with the vast majority of these items being brand new, while a few may have been briefly offered as daily specials before. When September 2008 came most of the monthly special items had been seen before and I still liked them all but didn't have much reason to mention them again here. Now that April 2009 has come along this is the first month in a while where all their special items are brand new.
Soup
First up is a Mayan white bean soup with spinach, carrot, plantains and potato chunks.Entrees
For entrees there is an excellent pork chop dish with a cilantro/pepita pesto sauce and roasted cactus strips and a caramelized apple taco (above) and duck enchiladas:
Dessert
For dessert they are offering a spin on churros I'd never seen before. These churros are served with white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate chips and mint leaf shavings. I didn't know what to think about mint on churros but actually quite enjoyed a subtle hint of it.Still no sign at Gabbi's
Earlier tonight I met up with Jenn and Evan Vincent of the OC Arts and Culture website for dinner at Gabbi's. I wanted to talk with Gabbi and Ed (husband and wife co-owners of Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen) and introduce them to Evan and Jenn but found out they are on another one of their trips to Mexico conducting further culinary research. Looking forward to seeing what recipes they bring back.
I did get to try their special Kobe beef dish with amazingly tender meat, served with a side of guacamole, corn, nopales, and onions, along with Gabbi's excellent handmade tortillas:
Jenn and Evan shared the chocolate chili creme brulee which they thoroughly enjoyed:
While I got the capirotada (bread pudding) but had it presented in a way I had never seen before:
The encroaching darkness of the evening reduced the quality of my photos but here's a slideshow of other Gabbi's dishes in better light:
Monday, March 09, 2009
Taco Rosa's Happy Hour Stimulus Menu
Both Taco Rosa locations (Newport Beach, Irvine) have announced some recession busting deals for their new "Happy Hour Stimulus Menu," that will be available Mondays through Friday (except holidays) from 2 to 6:30pm.
Also, on Sundays selected kid's meals are only $1 with the purchase of an adult entree and on Mondays burritos and combination plates are buy one, get one half off. For March their monthly specials include several seafood items and crepas de platano (banana crepes) for dessert.
Click HERE or on the 'taco rosa' label below for tons of information on both locations including dozens of photos, address and contact information, and links to their official site.
$3 Items
- Lobster Bisque
- Stuffed Jalapeños (4)
$4 Items
- Guacamole & Chips
- Chicken Taquitos (3)
$5 Items
- Blackened Chicken Tostada
- Blackened Chicken Quesadilla
- Texas Steak Nachos
$6 Items
- Portobello Quesadilla
- Salmon Salad
- Tostadas de Ceviche (3)
Also, on Sundays selected kid's meals are only $1 with the purchase of an adult entree and on Mondays burritos and combination plates are buy one, get one half off. For March their monthly specials include several seafood items and crepas de platano (banana crepes) for dessert.
Click HERE or on the 'taco rosa' label below for tons of information on both locations including dozens of photos, address and contact information, and links to their official site.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Taco Rosa Offers Brunch & New Menu Items
Here's a press release I was recently sent by the PR person from the Irvine Company on Taco Rosa:
Irvine, California, October 30, 2008 – Taco Rosa at The Market Place is offering a new Champagne Buffet Brunch on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The elaborate buffet includes made to order omelets, fresh fruit, green salads, Mexican pastries, pancakes, enchiladas, breakfast burritos, Chile Colorado, Carnitas Casserole, Potatoes de la Casa, and much more. The brunch is $15.95 for adults, and $7.95 for children under 11. Live mariachi music completes the festive atmosphere in the casual, cantina-style setting.
In addition to the new brunch, Taco Rosa has also added new items to its regular lunch and dinner menu, including Shrimp Ceviche, Lobster and Filet Mignon Fajitas, New York Steak Carne Tampiquena and fresh Halibut Cozumel.
Taco Rosa has also introduced a new Cantina menu featuring the owner’s favorite tequilas, available in selected tequila flights for tastings. The wine list has also been expanded, adding new arrivals from Chile and Argentina to its already high quality selection of Latino wines.
In the cantina, mixed drinks are made with fresh, hand-squeezed juices, and Taco Rosa is the only known restaurant to use daily homemade sweet and sour mix for its margaritas. The restaurant also offers an all-Latino wine list.
Taco Rosa is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring a variety of enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, burritos, quesadillas and tortas, along with Fiestas Mexicanas Specials, a gastronomic celebration of traditional Mexican feasts. The restaurant is located at 13792 Jamboree Rd., at El Camino Real, on the Irvine side of The Market Place. For more reservations or more information, please call (714) 505-6080.
The Market Place, owned by The Irvine Company, is located off the Santa Ana (5) Freeway and Jamboree Road in Irvine and Tustin. The Market Place offers 1.6 million square feet of more than 120 shopping and dining choices. For more information, visit www.ShopTheMarketPlace.com.
Click HERE or on the 'taco rosa' label below for tons of information on both locations including dozens of photos, address and contact information, and links to their official site.
Irvine, California, October 30, 2008 – Taco Rosa at The Market Place is offering a new Champagne Buffet Brunch on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The elaborate buffet includes made to order omelets, fresh fruit, green salads, Mexican pastries, pancakes, enchiladas, breakfast burritos, Chile Colorado, Carnitas Casserole, Potatoes de la Casa, and much more. The brunch is $15.95 for adults, and $7.95 for children under 11. Live mariachi music completes the festive atmosphere in the casual, cantina-style setting.
In addition to the new brunch, Taco Rosa has also added new items to its regular lunch and dinner menu, including Shrimp Ceviche, Lobster and Filet Mignon Fajitas, New York Steak Carne Tampiquena and fresh Halibut Cozumel.
Taco Rosa has also introduced a new Cantina menu featuring the owner’s favorite tequilas, available in selected tequila flights for tastings. The wine list has also been expanded, adding new arrivals from Chile and Argentina to its already high quality selection of Latino wines.
In the cantina, mixed drinks are made with fresh, hand-squeezed juices, and Taco Rosa is the only known restaurant to use daily homemade sweet and sour mix for its margaritas. The restaurant also offers an all-Latino wine list.
Taco Rosa is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring a variety of enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, burritos, quesadillas and tortas, along with Fiestas Mexicanas Specials, a gastronomic celebration of traditional Mexican feasts. The restaurant is located at 13792 Jamboree Rd., at El Camino Real, on the Irvine side of The Market Place. For more reservations or more information, please call (714) 505-6080.
The Market Place, owned by The Irvine Company, is located off the Santa Ana (5) Freeway and Jamboree Road in Irvine and Tustin. The Market Place offers 1.6 million square feet of more than 120 shopping and dining choices. For more information, visit www.ShopTheMarketPlace.com.
Click HERE or on the 'taco rosa' label below for tons of information on both locations including dozens of photos, address and contact information, and links to their official site.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Taco Rosa October 2008 Specials
Above photo by longtime blog confidante Joy
I had somebody write to me recently and ask why I haven't put up a report about the specials for the month of October at Taco Rosa. In September of last year both Taco Rosas began a monthly specials program that would feature a soup, a couple of entrees, and a dessert that would be available for that month and I reported on each month. When September of this year came around some of the items were the same as before and some of the items were different but it was all stuff I'd seen before. This is actually good because it means I get to have some stuff again that was not available for a year but at the same time I didn't know if it'd make a unique enough entry to post here.
But since somebody asked about it I don't mind pointing out what they have for October and when November comes I'll see how to handle it then.
So, before the month is up you should get to either of the two Taco Rosas and try their pozole verde de mariscos, loaded with hominy, shrimp, lobster, and mussels:
The special entree for the month are the halibut fajitas in a yellow mole sauce:
While the special dessert for the month is the excellent tres leches cake:
Friday, August 01, 2008
Taco Rosa August 2008 Specials
| Taco Rosa 2632 San Miguel Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 720-0980 Listing on Yahoo! Local Listing on Ask.com's Citysearch Official Site | |
| Taco Rosa #2 On the Irvine side of The Tustin Marketplace 13792 Jamboree Rd, Suite 42 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 505-6080 | |
Soup
Cream Fria de Elote
"Refreshing chilled cream of corn."
Entrees
Tacos Fritos
"Two duck breast fried tacos, filled with lettuce, pico de gallo, queso and crema fresca. Served with Mexican rice and frijole charros."
Steak and Lobster Fajitas
"Sauteéd with sweet peppers, Portobello mushrooms and basil; served with frijoles charros, arroz del dia, guacamole, pico de gallo and hand-pressed corn tortillas. For the meat choose either filet mignon seasoned with bordeaux chipotle sauce or lobster topped with tequila lime cream sauce or both."
Dessert
Papaya Cheesecake
"Papaya cheesecake with homemade vanilla mango sauce."
Click here to see the complete photo album (9 photos) at
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Saturday, July 05, 2008
Taco Rosa July 2008 Specials
| Taco Rosa 2632 San Miguel Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 720-0980 Listing on Yahoo! Local Listing on Ask.com's Citysearch Official Site | |
| Taco Rosa #2 On the Irvine side of The Tustin Marketplace 13792 Jamboree Rd, Suite 42 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 505-6080 | |
Here are the specials for the month of July 2008 at both Taco Rosa locations:
Appetizer
Ceviche de Camaron y Jaiba
"Tiger shrimp and lump crab marinated in citrus juices with cucumber, cilantro, tomato and red onion. Topped with sliced avocado and served with crispy tostaditas."
Soup
Sopa de Albondigas
"Traditional meatball soup with vegetables."
Entrees
Crepas de Langosta al Alambre
"Sauteéd lobster with bacon, peppers & onions, rolled in two corn crepes, topped with orange-Grand Marnier sauce, and orange-grape relish. Served with arroz del dia and green beans almondine."
Chile Relleno Huatulco
"Roasted, peeled and lightly breaded poblano chile stuffed with tiger shrimp, served on a bed of mole amarillo, with arroz del dia and black beans de la olla."
Dessert
Churros Rellenos
"Stuffed churros filled with vanilla pudding and served with a silky chocolate sauce."
Also keep a lookout for their new strawberries and cream agua fresca. And look for their mention in the July 2008 issue of Riviera.
Click here to see the unedited photo album (17 photos) at
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Monday, June 02, 2008
Taco Rosa June 2008 Specials
& Fajita Lunch Buffet
| Taco Rosa 2632 San Miguel Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 720-0980 Listing on Yahoo! Local Listing on Ask.com's Citysearch Official Site | |
| Taco Rosa #2 On the Irvine side of The Tustin Marketplace 13792 Jamboree Rd, Suite 42 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 505-6080 | |
Here are the specials available at both Taco Rosa locations for the month of June 2008:
Soup
Sopa de Tortilla Gratinada
"Traditional tortilla soup with chicken, tomato, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips. Served au gratin with Oaxacan cheese."
Entrees
Crepas de Langosta al Alambre
"Sauteéd lobster with bacon, peppers & onions, rolled in two corn crepes, topped with orange-Grand Marnier sauce, and orange-grape relish. Served with arroz del dia and green beans almondine."Tacos Fritos
"Six fried tacos, three with beef, three with shredded chicken, with Romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, and crema fresca. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa casera."
Dessert
Pastel de Tres Leches
"Three milks cake with orange marmalade, orange meringue and Gran Gala liquor sauce."
Fajitas Lunch Buffet
The Newport Beach location of Taco Rosa now has an All-You-Can Eat Fajitas Lunch Buffet every Monday thru Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for $9.95 per person. Enjoy table service or help yourself to the following items at the buffet:
- Welcome Botanita
- Hearty Soup
- House Salad
- Oaxaca Cheese Enchiladas
- Rice, Beans, and Tortillas
- Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Click here to see the whole photo album (11 photos) at
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