Taco María
| Taco María | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2013 |
| Closed | July 29, 2023 |
| Head chef | Carlos Salgado |
| Food type | Mexican |
| Rating | (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 3313 Hyland Avenue |
| City | Costa Mesa |
| County | Orange County |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 92626 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°41′41″N 117°55′32.7″W / 33.69472°N 117.925750°W |
| Seating capacity | 28 |
Taco María was a Michelin Guide-starred Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, California.[1][2][3]
History
Taco Maria started as a taco truck before it opened as a brick-and-mortar restaurant.[4] The restaurant opened in 2013. On July 25, 2023, chef Carlos Salgado announced the restaurant would close on July 29, 2023.[5] As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Salgado plans to relocate the restaurant to a larger space however, as of the time of closure, he had not yet found a suitable location. Salgado had the opportunity to extend the lease but declined due to maintenance and cost.[6]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times named Taco María 'Restaurant of the Year' in 2018. The restaurant has appeared in the Los Angeles Times' list of 101 Best Restaurants every year since. In 2019, the Michelin Guide awarded Taco María 1 Michelin Star, a rating it retained until its closure in 2023.[7]
See also
- List of defunct restaurants of the United States
- List of Mexican restaurants
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in California
References
- ^ Avalle, Nico (December 6, 2022). "A Full List of California Restaurants That Kept, Earned, or Lost Michelin Stars in 2022". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ "Taco María – Costa Mesa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Brad (June 4, 2020). "Review: Even during coronavirus crisis, Taco María shines bright". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "Star-winning Taco María is closing this Saturday. 'It's not the end,' chef says". Los Angeles Times. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ Kang, Matthew (July 25, 2023). "Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant Taco María Announces Sudden Closure". Eater LA. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Appreciation: Farewell for now, Taco María. We didn't deserve you". Los Angeles Times. July 25, 2023. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Taco María – Costa Mesa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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