Puesto Welcomes Spring With Seasonal Dishes From Creative Chef Raul Casillas
Puesto is welcoming spring with new seasonal menu additions from Creative Chef Raul Casillas, available now at all three Orange County locations in Anaheim and Irvine. A beloved family-owned brand with eight restaurants and three stadium locations across California, Puesto’s latest chapter includes a refreshed culinary direction led by Chef Casillas, who brings decades of experience and a deep love for regional Mexican cuisine and culture.
Casillas, who joined Puesto in January 2025, has cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens including L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas and Valle in Oceanside, led by James Beard nominee Roberto Alcocer. His spring creations spotlight the complexity and variety of Mexican flavors—from the coastlines of Ensenada to the kitchens of Nayarit.
Seasonal Debuts
The new seasonal dishes showcase fresh bounty from land and sea:
Ceviche Zarandeado – Bluefin tuna, serrano, chipotle crema, pickled onions, blue corn tostadas
Inspired by the grilled fish of Nayarit and Sinaloa, Chef Casillas interprets traditional flavors with a fresh aguachile approach.
Crudo Verde – Ensenada kampachi, avocado, hoja santa leche de tigre, tomatillo
Delicate, rich fish meets bright mint, citrus, and serrano spice in this vibrant crudo.
Asparagus Taco – Grilled asparagus, zucchini, hoja santa, pipián verde
A bold spring taco with grilled asparagus on a guisado of zucchini and asparagus, finished with pipián verde and a handmade hoja santa tortilla.
CDMX Ribeye Taco – Ribeye a la plancha, escabeche, ash salsa, avocado salsa
Seared ribeye is layered with encurtidos and smoky ash salsa for a balanced blend of spicy, umami, and acidity.
Corn Flan – Corn, roasted pineapple allspice atole, popcorn
A rich corn custard complemented by bright pineapple atole and a playful popcorn topping.
Spring Cocktails
Vice President of Bar & Spirits Beau du Bois introduces new cocktails for the season:
- Poblano Paloma
- Clarified Guava
- Mole Old-Fashioned
- Cantaloupe Mojito
- Peach & Habanero
- Raspberry & Bergamot
Chef Raul Casillas
Raised between San Ysidro, Tijuana and Mexicali, Casillas grew up cooking with his grandmother and originally aspired to become a doctor. Eventually, his passion for cooking led him to culinary school. Now, as Puesto’s creative chef, he represents a new generation of Mexican-American chefs celebrating the depth and diversity of Mexican regional cuisine.
Weekly Specials
Taco Tuesday
Half off all tacos for dine-in guests from 3 p.m. to close every Tuesday. Puesto tacos are made with organic, non-GMO, stone-ground blue corn tortillas and feature sustainably sourced meats and seafood, including chicken from Wayne Farms and line-caught Baja fish.
Happy Hour
Weekdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy $10 Puesto Perfect Margaritas, $6 Puesto Cervezas, $9 wines by the glass, and half off all Snacks & Shares. All Puesto beers are brewed at the Puesto Cervecería in Mission Valley, San Diego.
Orange County Locations
Los Olivos Irvine
8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine
(949) 608-9990
Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Fri: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Taco Tuesday: 3–9 p.m. | Dine-in only
Park Place Irvine
3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine
(949) 608-7272
Mon, Wed, Thu: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tue & Fri: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Taco Tuesday: 3–10 p.m. | Dine-in only
Happy Hour: Mon–Fri, 3–5 p.m.
Anaheim
1040 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim
(714) 294-0362
Daily: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Taco Tuesday: 3–10 p.m. | Dine-in only
Happy Hour: Mon–Fri, 3–5 p.m.
