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. Accolades and reviews
The Los Angeles Times named Taco María 'Restaurant of the Year' in 2018. The restaurant has appeared in the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list every year since. In 2019, the Michelin Guide awarded Taco María 1 Michelin Star. A rating it retained until its closure in 2023. See also 

 List of defunct restaurants of the United States
 List of Mexican restaurants
 List of Michelin starred restaurants in Los Angeles and Southern California

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2013 establishments in California
2023 disestablishments in California
Defunct Mexican restaurants in the United States
Defunct Michelin Guide starred restaurants in California
Restaurants disestablished in 2023
Restaurants established in 2013