{"id":12201,"date":"2026-04-21T14:57:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=12201"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:08:49","slug":"no-forks-given-the-best-summer-eats-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/no-forks-given-the-best-summer-eats-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"No Forks Given: The Best Summer Eats in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer tastes better in Costa Mesa. From juicy burgers to fresh-made paletas and handscooped treats, things just hit different here. Maybe it\u2019s the sunshine, or maybe it\u2019s the bold flavors and new spots always pushing the boundaries. Whatever the reason, Costa Mesa is a necessary foodie stop, and we\u2019ve curated the best summer bites here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Mesa sits in the heart of Orange County. This means we\u2019re minutes from beaches and a quick ride from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA). If you\u2019re driving in, we\u2019re nestled between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south. If you like, make it a foodie trip and follow your appetite down the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a Bite Out of Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmsnpatties.com\/\">Palms n\u2019 Patties<\/a> is one of the newest additions to Costa Mesa\u2019s dining scene. It\u2019s a haven for burger lovers who prefer quality, organic, grass-fed beef. There\u2019s no seed oil, either; their tasty fries are cooked in beef tallow. Our fave is the Grilled Smash (with house Pn\u2019P Sauce) with a side of Green Mayo. Think In-N-Out but elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saltandlimetacos.com\/\">Salt and Lime Modern Taqueria<\/a> is the sort of place to have a perfect meal on the perfect SoCal day. With their house-made blue-corn tortillas (and tortilla chips), fresh local produce, and innovative flavors, we\u2019ve sipped and savored some of our favorites here. Try a Smoky Pear Mezcal Margarita with a Seared Yellowtail taco (we live for the yuzu aioli and pickled ginger). If you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Churro Sundae served with small-batch horchata ice cream. Yum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dine on the patio to watch the sunset or simply to take in a little extra sunshine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TravelCostaMesa_SS26_0833_Retouched-Large-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TravelCostaMesa_SS26_0833_Retouched-Large-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TravelCostaMesa_SS26_0833_Retouched-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TravelCostaMesa_SS26_0833_Retouched-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TravelCostaMesa_SS26_0833_Retouched-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellajeans.com\/\">Stella Jean\u2019s<\/a> 17th Street location in Costa Mesa actually shares space with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poppieco.com\/\">Pop Pie Co<\/a>., so this is a best of both worlds dinner-and-dessert event. After a tasty, savory pie like Green Hog &amp; Cheese, Get yourself the best of small-batch flavor with Stella Jean\u2019s mainstays like the vegan and gluten-free Mango Sticky Rice flavor, or try a seasonal treat while it\u2019s available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12209\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StellaxLAB-69-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The combo of outdoor dining options and delicious tapas at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafesevilla.com\/\">Cafe Sevilla<\/a> couldn\u2019t be more summery if it tried. The sangria is an absolute must try, but our favorite is always Happy Hour, Wednesday\u2013Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Can\u2019t beat a $10 craft cocktail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for nostalgia? Looking for nostalgia but <em>better<\/em>? Hit up <a href=\"https:\/\/thestrawmilkshakes.com\/\">The Straw<\/a> for milkshakes out of your dreams with a bright, retro feel. There\u2019s flavors for everyone, ranging from over the top (like The STREET, which is a cookies-and-cream shake with cookie dough topping that\u2019s colored to look like everyone\u2019s favorite muppety consumer of cookies) to beautifully subtle (like Mr. Grey, an earl grey, lavender, and honey shake).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220-711x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12212\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220-711x1024.jpeg 711w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220-208x300.jpeg 208w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220-768x1106.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220-1067x1536.jpeg 1067w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5220.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northgatemarket.com\/mercado\">Mercado Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a>, you\u2019ll find paletas made fresh daily\u2014fruity, creamy, and crafted right in front of you. Through the glass walls, you can watch the team mix, pour, and freeze each batch, turning simple ingredients into the most refreshing summer treat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12214\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EveryQueer-Good-Town-Donuts-at-The-Lab-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make it an Eatcation\u00ae<\/strong><br>With so many summer bites, cool treats, and new flavors to explore, Costa Mesa is the perfect place to turn a day of snacking into a full Eatcation\u00ae. Stay overnight in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/\">Costa Mesa hotel<\/a>, enjoy easy access to every dining district, and savor every last bite of your summer getaway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer tastes better in Costa Mesa. From juicy burgers to fresh-made paletas and handscooped treats, things just hit different here. Maybe it\u2019s the sunshine, or maybe it\u2019s the bold flavors and new spots always pushing the boundaries. Whatever the reason, Costa Mesa is a necessary foodie stop, and we\u2019ve curated the best summer bites here. 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