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Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

06.30.25

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.

Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal tacos, decadent new desserts, and a refreshing Mexican Coke Slushy created by VP of Bar & Spirits Beau du Bois.

Protein-Packed Bowls
– Short Rib Birria Bowl – guacamole, pickled radish, Jalisco salsa, Cotija cheese, cilantro
– Filet Mignon Cali Bowl – chips, guacamole, baja crema, jalapeño pico, Morita salsa
– Chicken Al Pastor Bowl – piña pico, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, cilantro
– Shrimp a la Plancha Bowl – cilantro rice, corn, ayocote salad, yuzu kosho mayo, salsa cruda

Tacos of the Season
– Pulpo Taco (July Taco of the Month) – grilled octopus, salsa verde, heirloom tomato salad, yuzu kosho mayo
– Rajas Taco – rajas, nopales asados, panela cheese, crispy melted cheese, chile verde sauce, salsa macha

Desserts & Drinks
– Churro Sundae – churro bites, vanilla ice cream, pistachio crumble, cajeta drizzle, dark chocolate chunks
– Pistachio Tres Leches – pistachio cake, praline, nougatine, passionfruit whipped cream
– Mexican Coke Slushy – ElVelo blanco tequila, lime, and Mexican Coca-Cola

Weekly Specials to Savor

Taco Tuesday
From 3 p.m. to close, all tacos are half off for dine-in guests. Favorites include Filet Mignon, Carnitas, Chicken al Pastor, and Shrimp Tamarindo—plus vegetarian options like Mushroom—all served on signature organic blue corn tortillas with housemade salsas and premium, sustainable ingredients.

Happy Hour
Monday through Friday, 3–5 p.m. Puesto offers $10 Puesto Perfect margaritas, $9 wines by the glass, half off all Snacks & Shares, and $6 Puesto draft beers brewed in-house. Pro tip: visit on Tuesday to stack the deals.

Since opening its first location in La Jolla in 2012, Puesto has grown to eight locations across California. For menus, locations, and reservations, visit eatpuesto.com.

Orange County Locations
Irvine Spectrum: 8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 | (949) 608-9990
Park Place Irvine: 3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 | (949) 608-7272
Anaheim: 1040 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (714) 294-0362

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Celebrate the Fourth from Offshore 9’s Rooftop in Huntington Beach

06.29.25

This Independence Day, watch the fireworks light up the coast from Orange County’s highest rooftop lounge. Offshore 9, perched atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, will host a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Guests will enjoy sweeping ocean views, a live DJ, and front-row seats to the Huntington Beach fireworks show—all from a stylish rooftop setting. Admission starts at $59 per person and includes access to Offshore 9, a signature “Glow-in-the-Cloud” sparkler cocktail, and Seafood Chowder Tots. A special holiday menu featuring All-American classics will also be available for purchase.

Groups can elevate the evening with premium seating packages, including:

General Admission – $59 per guest (50 available)

Lounge Tabletop – $245 per guest, minimum 6 guests (4 available)

North Corner Premier Seating – $295 per guest, minimum 8 guests (1 available)

All prices include tax, service charge, and Stripe fees. Guests must be 21 or older, and reservations are required in advance.

Offshore 9 is located on the 9th floor of the Twin Dolphin Tower at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Known for its panoramic views, handcrafted cocktails, and curated wine list, Offshore 9 is one of Southern California’s most scenic destinations to toast the holiday.

For reservations and more information, visit waterfrontresort.com/experiences.

Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge is located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. For more information about the menu, hours and reservations, please visit https://www.waterfrontresort.com/dining/offshore-9-rooftop-lounge.

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