[Costa Mesa] [Mexican] Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
3333 Bristol St #1876
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-7469
http://www.ztejas.com

Every time we go to South Coast Plaza to shop, we want to stop by at Z'Tejas for their happy hour now. The food we had last time was great. This time I was ready for my 2 glasses of wine then go shopping afterward.


House White Wine ($3.00) / 6th St Margarita ($6.50)

We started with some alcohols. I had a glass of their house white, and Dr. P had a margarita. Their house white was great, and the price was great as well. I added another house red a little later. I think I like their white a bit more.

[Costa Mesa] [Mexican] Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill

Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill
3333 Bristol St #1876
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-7469
http://www.ztejas.com

After dinner at Season 52 the other day, we went into the mall and did a little shopping. I bought a few things on pre-sale, and had to go back to pick them up a few days later. I had my eyes on Z'Tejas' happy hour menu for a while. Happy hour, then pick up my things, then more shopping? Sounds like a perfect Saturday to me!



I was so glad Z'Tejas' happy hour is seven days a week instead of Monday through Friday like most places.

[Laguna Hills] [Mexican] El Torito

El Torito
24301 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 951-9137
http://www.eltorito.com

We were back at El Torito for their 3 course meal. For only $11.99, we thought it was a great deal, especially when you have a coupon. We often get $10 off coupon from El Torito in the mail, but this time I only had a $5 off coupon. Still a good bargain though. (If you sign up for their email list on their website, you can get a $8 guacamole for free!)


Chips & Salsa

It was our first time at Laguna Hills location. Service was on the slower side here. A waiter brought us chips, then brought us salsa 10 minutes later. They weren't all that buys, but food came out really really slow.

[Lake Forest] [Mexican] La Cocina De Ricardo

La Cocina De Ricardo
23532 El Toro Rd #11
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-1477
http://www.lacocinadericardo.com

Another great find because of Groupon. I bought a $20 Groupon at La Cocina De Ricardo for $10. I wanted to try this place because all the Mexican restaurants near our area are the corporate owned chain restaurants. The food is good at chained restaurants, too. But food at privately owned small restaurants always taste more homey and authentic.



La Cocina De Ricardo is a small place. The restaurant was divided into two sides. One side is brighter with lots of window, the other side was darker and maybe for people out on a date. The restaurant is located next to a cigar shop. So one thing we didn't really like was the strong cigar smoke smell in the air.