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Taco María

Coordinates: 33°41′41″N 117°55′32.7″W / 33.69472°N 117.925750°W / 33.69472; -117.925750
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Restaurant information
Established2013 (2013)
ClosedJuly 29, 2023 (2023-07-29)
Head chefCarlos Salgado
Food typeMexican / Alta California cuisine
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
Street address3313 Hyland Avenue
CityCosta Mesa
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code92626
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33°41′41″N 117°55′32.7″W / 33.69472°N 117.925750°W / 33.69472; -117.925750
Seating capacity28

Taco María was a Michelin Guide-starred Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, California.[1][2][3]

History

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Taco Maria started as a taco truck before it opened as a brick-and-mortar restaurant.[4] The restaurant opened in 2013. On July 25, 2023, chef Carlos Salgado announced the restaurant would close on July 29, 2023.[5] 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.[6]

Reception

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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.[citation needed] In 2019, the Michelin Guide awarded Taco María 1 Michelin Star, a rating it retained until its closure in 2023.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Avalle, Nico (2022-12-06). "A Full List of California Restaurants That Kept, Earned, or Lost Michelin Stars in 2022". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  2. ^ "Taco María – Costa Mesa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  3. ^ Johnson, Brad (2020-06-04). "Review: Even during coronavirus crisis, Taco María shines bright". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  4. ^ "Star-winning Taco María is closing this Saturday. 'It's not the end,' chef says". Los Angeles Times. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  5. ^ Kang, Matthew (2023-07-25). "Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant Taco María Announces Sudden Closure". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  6. ^ "Appreciation: Farewell for now, Taco María. We didn't deserve you". Los Angeles Times. 2023-07-25. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  7. ^ "Taco María – Costa Mesa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
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