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You grill the meat yourself on a volcanic stone at the table, which sounds like a gimmick until the carne asada hits it and you get why people drive here. Order the handmade tortillas and build as you go. Tucked in an Adams Avenue corner, found by word of mouth, not foot traffic.
Carne asada for the stone. Handmade tortillas. The ceviche to start. Come hungry.
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- 1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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