Dog Friendly Mexican Restaurants in Costa Mesa, CA

There are 11 pet friendly Mexican restaurants in Costa Mesa that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Costa Mesa. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Great Mex Grill
Great Mex Grill Great Mex Grill, located in Costa Mesa, CA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Mexican-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Chow down on the Fish Burrito filled with your choice of grilled or fried fish, white and red cabbage, cotija cheese, chipotle sauce, and pico de gallo, served with sour cream and guacamole. Or go for the Veggie Quesadilla with grilled onions, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and zucchini, served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Great Mex Grill is open Monday from 10:30am to 9pm, Tuesday from 10:30am to 11pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9pm, Friday from 10:30am to 10pm, Saturday from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. See Details
Pet Friendly La Vida Cantina
La Vida Cantina La Vida Cantina in Costa Mesa, CA, offers a vibrant atmosphere with a spacious dog-friendly patio to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. Choose from a variety of refreshing margaritas and delicious dishes such as chile verde enchiladas, empanadas, carne asada, chicken fajitas, and churros for dessert. See Details
Taco Mesa Taco Mesa serves up health-conscious cuisine with authentic Mexican flavor. You can bring Fido along for a tasty meal at the ten dog-friendly tables offered at this location in Costa Mesa. Menu items are marked to denote whether or not they are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or spicy. Their offerings range from quesadillas and tacos to sandwiches and enchiladas. You'll also find breakfast selections like burritos, huevos rancheros, and omelets. House specials include dishes like the Steak Picado and Carnitas. Wrap up your meal with a homemade dessert like the tres leches cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
El Chinaco El Chinaco has two pet-friendly outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog. This Mexican and Salvadorean spot has been serving the Costa Mesa area for thirty years. Stop by early and grab breakfast at El Chinaco where they have Chorizo and Eggs Burritos, or Steak Ranchero. For lunch and dinner, there are authentic style tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and more. Not sure what to get? You can go for one of the combination platters. On Saturday and Sunday, the specialty Menudo soup is served. Open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 9:00pm, Friday through Sunday 9:00am to 9:30pm. See Details
Amorelia Mexican Cafe Amorelia Mexican Cafe has two dog-friendly outdoor tables where you are welcome to eat with your canine companion! This trendy Mexican cafe is a great spot to take your next date or meet up with friends and family for a fantastic meal. The breakfast menu serves up omelettes with a variety of meats, veggies, cheeses, potatoes and more. A local favorite is the huevos rancheros, which comes with two fried eggs served over corn tortillas and topped with red salsa. The lunch and dinner menus boast a wide selection of authentic Mexican dishes including enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, burritos and more made with fresh steak, chicken and seafood. Vegetarian options are also available. The cafe is open Monday through Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 10pm, then Sunday 9am to 8pm. See Details
Descanso Descanso is a taqueria serving modern Mexican cuisine in Costa Mesa, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table as you sip on a refreshing glass of sangria. This dog-friendly restaurant offers quesadillas, sopas, tacos, salads and more. For a unique experience, opt for the Plancha menu, a three-course meal cooked at your table. See Details
Chipotle Mexican Grill Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to Costa Mesa with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Avila's El Ranchito Avila's El Ranchito is a chain of Mexican restaurants with a dog-friendly location in Costa Mesa, CA. Fido is welcome to join you for lunch or dinner beside an outdoor table. Established in 1977, Avila's El Ranchito use authentic Mexican family recipes, bake delicious homemade tortillas, and serve original signature dishes such as "Botana Carnitas" and "Pepe's Special". See Details
Playa Mesa Playa Mesa is a dog-friendly restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features authentic, scratch-made Mexican dishes inspired by both the mainland and coastal Baja region. Guests can enjoy enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, burritos, award-winning margaritas and more. See Details
Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina is a pet-friendly restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at their outdoor patio, covered with umbrellas or a tent in the colder months. Their menu features classic Mexican food, but their award-winning crab enchiladas and offering of brunch on Sundays kick it up a notch. A full bar is also available. See Details
Tres Muchachos Tres Muchachos is a pet-friendly Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. They specialize in seafood and the menu features dishes like Calamari Frido, Fish N Chips, Chef's Tuna Melt, Seafood and Chorizo Pasta, and a variety of fresh fish tacos. They also offer an extensive list of wine. Your pup can join you for your meal on the front patio. See Details
Las Brisas Las Brisas is a dog-friendly eatery in Laguna Beach, CA, where Fido can join you at a table on their open-air patio overlooking the ocean. They serve flavorful Mexican cuisine with a California spin. An innovative menu features items like fresh guacamole, grilled shrimp salad, classic ceviche, ahi poke, filet mignon and bacon tacos, and chimichurri skirt steak with fingerling potatoes and charred asparagus. See Details
Charlie's Chili Restaurant Charlie's offers ocean views, home cook meals, all day breakfast and a pet friendly patio. Hard to beat combination in Newport Beach. See Details
Fred's Mexican Cafe Fred's Mexican Cafe in Huntington Beach, CA, serves fresh Mexican dishes with a California spin in a casual, festive setting that features dog-friendly outside seating. Menu favorites include signature salsas, calamari strips, shrimp enchiladas, carne asada fajitas, and a tantalizing array of taco creations such as Buffalo chicken, seared ahi tuna, cheeseburger, and Baja fish. Wash down the tasty goodness with a sweet margarita. Dogs are welcome to sample the doggy menu on the outdoor patio, and every Monday night from 6pm to midnight is Doggy Date Night, where you get a free dog meal with the purchase of a human meal. See Details
Sancho's Tacos Open front building dining so dogs can come inside. Water and treats are available. See Details
La Sirena Grill - South Laguna La Sirena Grill in South Laguna is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer authentic Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients. Their menu features fresh and innovative dishes of Mexican favorites like burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, nachos and more. See Details
Avila's El Ranchito With a menu made up of family recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, Avila's El Ranchito is a dog-friendly eatery, located on East Coast Hwy, serving Corona Del Mar locals and tourists alike. Dog owners with a hankering for a plate of Quesadilla con Guacamole can head to one of the restaurant's six outdoor tables to dig in alongside Fido. Avila's menu includes appetizers, combination meals, salads, soup, burritos, tacos, seafood dishes, chicken, steak, and breakfast dishes. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Flan, Churros, or Fried Ice Cream. See Details
Cuca's Mexican Food Making fresh food from family recipes daily, Cuca's Mexican Food is a dog-friendly restaurant in Foothill Ranch. Cuca's offers four outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Shredded Beef Burrito alongside Fido. The Mexican restaurant's menu is comprised of breakfast items, burritos, hamburgers, homemade tamales, and dinner plates of tacos, enchiladas, taquitos, chile relleno, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Wahoo's Fish Taco Wahoo's Fish Taco in Huntington Beach, CA, offers a highly customizable menu with an emphasis on healthy eating and fresh seafood. This location in Huntington Beach offers dog-friendly seating outside with seventeen tables so Fido can join you for a quick, casual meal. Their menu options include bowls, tacos, enchiladas, soup, and salad. You can choose your protein from selections like fish, carnitas, shrimp, and sauteed tofu. You can also select one of their pre-designed mains like the Outer Reef Burrito or Kalua Pig Bowl. Shareable plates include hands-on dishes like the Loaded Nachos, Baja Rolls, and Cajun Fries. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside when you go in to order. See Details
Tequila Jack's Restaurant and Cantina Tequila Jack's Restaurant and Cantina is dog-friendly! Located in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor with a fabulous view of the boats in the harbor and the magnificent city skyline, Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Enjoy delicious Mexican fare and mouthwatering margaritas, ice cold cerveza, or choose from over 100 of Mexico's finest Tequilas. See Details
Costa Mesa, CA, US