Irvine Restaurant Guide

Located in Park Place-Irvine, Taléo Mexican Grill, is the ultimate in upscale service, well-appointed interior and authentic Mexican food. The restaurant features a large dining area comfortable for small and large parties alike. The centerpiece of the bar is a lounge with espresso-colored leather sofas and large ottomans designed for comfort. Here, you can wait for your table or visit with friends while listening to Latin jazz and enjoying a Margarita after work. The patio is made for relaxation as you dine in deep sofas under the stars or relax in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

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Menu items are authentic but not regionally specific. There are favorite dishes from Puebla and Oaxaca; and from the east and west coasts. Our chef, Jose Acevedo was trained in Mexico City and is supported by an experienced management staff.

Taléo's chips and guacamole are made to order, the freshest you will ever have. Everything is made from scratch, including the tamales and sauces. The kitchen maintains an inventory of 20 types of chiles and 6 kinds of Mexican cheeses to bring you Mexico's most authentic flavors. Servers are trained to know all of Taléo's nuances and can answer any questions you may have about ingredients, cooking techniques or even the artwork. Expect seamless service from an attentive staff.

The dining room at Taléo is designed to be elegant, yet casual; interesting, but not overwhelming. Details include terrazzo floors, a furnished lounge area, leather wall tiles, hand-blown glass chandeliers, 100 year old pine tables, and beautifully crafted woodwork. The art collection features contemporary Latino artists including commissioned Paloma Torres sculptures, two of Flavio Garciandia's exquisite abstract oil paintings, and photographs by Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa.