# Food in Westside Costa Mesa > Somewhere to eat that feels like a local staple instead of a place you only visit when you have no other choice. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/costa-mesa/westside-costa-mesa/best-food ## Places (15) ### 1. Birrieria Guadalajara Mexican spot serves authentic birria tacos with fresh handmade tortillas. Enjoy a calm atmosphere and fast, attentive service in a clean, comfortable space with plenty of seating and parking. - Address: 1875 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BirrieriaGuadalajara5 ### 2. Tacos & Carnitas Pepe’s Mexican restaurant serves authentic carnitas and traditional breakfast tacos with generous portions. Located in a small shopping center, it offers easy parking and a casual vibe. Menu features excellent flavor and good value near the beach for quick meals. - Address: 899 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tacos-Carnitas-Pepe’s ### 3. Trenta Pizza & Cucina and Trenta Lounge Outdoor dining shines with a heated patio and lively live music. Authentic pizza offers fantastic flavors while desserts impress. Cozy indoor space feels slightly cramped but warm and inviting. - Address: 1661 Superior Ave ste d, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Trenta-Pizza-Cucina-and-Trenta-Lounge ### 4. La Cañada Grill Bright space with classic Mexican vibes offers authentic flavors in generous portions. Cozy atmosphere pairs well with an in-house mariachi band creating lively, memorable moments. Fresh tacos and grilled meats shine at reasonable prices. - Address: 841 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/La-Cañada-Grill ### 5. Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill Lively Mexican spot shines with fresh seafood and juicy tacos. Energetic vibe fueled by loud conga music. Clean space suits adults, not families. - Address: 1880 Monrovia Ave unit c, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Mariscos-El-Pulpo-Sports-Bar-Grill ### 6. Built By G Personal Training Costa Mesa Personal training offers a fun atmosphere with full-body workouts tailored to you. Nutrition guidance uses familiar foods and portion control to make weight loss easy. Sessions keep energy positive and supportive, helping build lasting fitness habits. - Address: 740 W 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BuiltByGPersonalTrainingCostaMesa ### 7. El Campeon Carniceria #2 Hole-in-the-wall carniceria offers authentic Mexican street tacos with fresh homemade tortillas. Small space with lively local vibe and reasonable prices makes it a great spot for fresh, tasty Mexican food. - Address: 517 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/El-Campeon-Carniceria-2 ### 8. NUDAE Coffee Small coffee shop offers generous portions and great coffee with a bright, beachy vibe. Space feels dog-friendly and lively with pop music. Outdoor seating adds to the chill atmosphere and community energy. - Address: 1125 Victoria St # U, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/NUDAECoffee ### 9. The Wayfarer Small rock and roll bar offers intimate live shows and excellent acoustics for music lovers. Burgers and tacos provide classic bar fare that pairs well with a full bar. Energetic crowd enjoys a dance area and patio in a punk rock vibe. - Address: 843 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheWayfarer ### 10. MoonGoat Coffee Greenhouse-style design fills the space with natural light and offers diverse seating options. Food is cooked to perfection with just right seasoning. Loud pop and eclectic music create a club-like energy while the atmosphere stays trendy and chill. - Address: 1985 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MoonGoatCoffee1 ### 11. Tom's Place Diner-style spot boasts a well-manicured patio where smoking is allowed, creating a calm vibe. Menu shines with large portions of quality burgers, wraps, and burritos served fast. Friendly staff add value despite higher prices, making meals satisfying and often exceeding expectations. - Address: 799 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tom's-Place1 ### 12. Captain Mike's Fish Fry Retro style creates a casual vibe with a clean, welcoming space. Quick service delivers perfectly fried fish and standout chicken in about 10 minutes. Menu variety invites trying different items alongside classic sides. - Address: 815 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Captain-Mike's-Fish-Fry ### 13. Hong Kong Express Offers quick service with huge portions at low prices. Food is fresh and tasty, balancing quality and value. Atmosphere is quiet and clean, with a family-run feel. - Address: 819 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/HongKongExpress5 ### 14. Eller Bakery Spacious bakery offers fresh ingredients and unique pastries in a cozy, modern space with limestone counters and a shaded patio. Atmosphere is lively with varying noise levels, perfect for enjoying quality food indoors or outdoors. - Address: 1651 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/EllerBakery ### 15. Semi Tropic Wines Small wine bar shines with natural wines and a rotating food menu featuring cheese and tinned fish plates. Chic decor and jazz music create a relaxing vibe. Pet-friendly space offers cozy seating for a welcoming experience. - Address: 816 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/SemiTropicWines ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.