# Lunch spots for tacos in Newport Beach

> You have a specific craving for a taco and you need a lunch spot that takes it as seriously as you do.

Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/newport-beach/best-lunch-spot-taco

## Places (10)

### 1. La Fogata - Healthy Mexican Grill

Bright, clean space with beautiful interior design and a welcoming atmosphere. Energy is quiet early, growing livelier as the day progresses. Offers health-conscious Mexican cuisine with consistently good chicken, steak, and seafood options.

- Address: 3025 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/La-Fogata---Healthy-Mexican-Grill

### 2. Baja Sharkeez

Sports bar with numerous TVs and an open seating layout creates a lively party atmosphere that fills up later in the night. Unlimited self-serve chips and salsa complement strong drinks like margaritas and Bloody Marys. The decor features a beach theme with impressive art and views toward the ocean.

- Address: 114 Mc Fadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BajaSharkeez3

### 3. Todos Santos | Kitchen de Mexico | Balboa Island, Newport Beach

House-turned-restaurant offers outdoor patios with ocean breeze and picturesque views. Atmosphere feels cozy and inviting, suitable for relaxed gatherings. Bar serves excellent margaritas and coffee, enhancing the laid-back vibe.

- Address: 501 Park Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Todos-Santos-Kitchen-de-Mexico-Balboa-Island-Newport-Beach

### 4. El Pollo Loco

Mexican restaurant with clean interior and a smoky atmosphere. Drive-thru is fast and easy to use, often busy during lunch hours. Known for affordable combos and fresh chicken dishes with consistently good flavor.

- Address: 2232 SE Bristol St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco121

### 5. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

Outdoor seating offers a tropical vibe with live guitar music enhancing a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. The space combines modern decor with coastal views, creating a resort-like feel ideal for leisurely dining.

- Address: 854 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tommy-Bahama-Restaurant-Bar1

### 6. Palmilla Cocina y Tequila

Mexican restaurant with retractable roof and island-like giant table offers an open-air dining experience with Cabo vibes. Atmosphere is lively and loud, featuring perfect lighting and music with a DJ, creating a cozy yet energetic mood. Comfortable seating includes a communal bar table, attracting a crowd that enjoys socializing and people watching.

- Address: 3110 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/PalmillaCocinaYTequila

### 7. Avila's El Ranchito

Bright, fun interior with cozy booths and a glass atrium creates a comfortable, beachy vibe. Outdoor patio offers a relaxing atmosphere with views under blue skies. The place fills with lively energy as people enjoy strong, flavorful margaritas and a friendly environment.

- Address: 2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Avila's-El-Ranchito1

### 8. Bear Flag Fish Co.

Seafood restaurant offers stunning Pacific Ocean views with newly remodeled indoor and outdoor seating that includes a garden-like ambiance and corner bar. Atmosphere stays chill and clean, blending casual vibes with a beautiful beachside setting. Outdoor heaters keep the space comfortable when it gets chilly.

- Address: 7972 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Bear-Flag-Fish-Co

### 9. Cabo Cantina

Mexican restaurant with colorful decor and ocean breeze from open windows creates a lively, party-like atmosphere. Multiple TVs show sports games, attracting a mix of young and middle-aged crowds. Known for giant margaritas and generous nachos, it offers a fun beachside vibe.

- Address: 100 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/CaboCantina3

### 10. Kalaveras

Modern Mexican restaurant with colorful decor inspired by El Dia de Los Muertos and graffiti art on some walls. Atmosphere is loud and lively, featuring reggaeton music and big screen TVs that create a party mood. Outdoor seating adds to the vibrant, funky environment.

- Address: 803 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Kalaveras12

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