Taco María

Taco María was a Michelin Guide-starred Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, California.

History
Taco Maria started as a taco truck before it opened as a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The restaurant opened in 2013. On July 25, 2023, chef Carlos Salgado announced the restaurant would close on July 29, 2023. 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.

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.