Spacious dining area with modern decor and sports TVs offers a cool, fast casual vibe. Affordable, authentic Mexican food features fish tacos and hearty burritos. Steady crowd enjoys Taco Tuesday deals and fresh dishes at reasonable prices.
Affordable, authentic Mexican food shines with variety of meats and consistently fresh dishes. Taco Tuesday deals offer great value, featuring fish tacos and hearty burritos packed with flavor.
"The Mexican food here, especially the tacos, is delicious."
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Happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Taco Tuesday features a variety of meats at unbeatable prices.
Complimentary chips are provided with your meal.
Cozy spot with handmade tortillas and authentic flavors offers a quiet, welcoming vibe. Tacos like tripas and chorizo shine alongside fresh fish tacos. Intimate setting makes every meal feel special and casual.
Handmade, fresh corn tortillas stand out with every dish. Tacos come in tripas, cabeza, nopales, and chorizo varieties, all packed with flavor. The wet burrito and fish tacos are especially notable for their taste and freshness.
"The Mexican food here is delicious and authentic."
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The restaurant has a small seating area, so expect limited space.
Takeout is popular due to the limited seating.
The restroom is accessible only through the kitchen.
Small Mexican spot serves authentic dishes like chicken fajitas and carnitas burrito with spicy salsas. Cozy space buzzes with loud music and a friendly, family vibe. Back room fits large groups for lively celebrations.
Authentic Mexican dishes like chicken fajitas, carnitas burrito, and menudo stand out with rich flavors. Chips come with red and spicy green salsa, and tacos range from crunchy chicken taquitos to Baja shrimp with cabbage and pico de gallo.
"The Mexican food here is always excellent and full of flavor."
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Taco Tuesday offers special pricing, but details aren't promoted online.
Happy Hour features discounted plates and drinks during specific hours.
Expect a $3.00 fee for splitting dishes, like rice on Taco Tuesday.
Small Mexican spot offers fresh carne asada tacos and hearty burritos in a cozy, authentic setting with colorful murals. Expect a busy, cramped space with cafeteria seating and a narrow ordering area. Prices stay affordable, drawing steady crowds despite the worn interior.
Authentic Mexican food shines through with fresh carne asada tacos and generously portioned burritos like chorizo, carnitas, and chicharron. Refried beans and wet burritos add to the flavorful, traditional experience.
"I thought the Mexican food here was the best I've had."
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Tacos cost $2.25 each, with an extra dollar for buche meat.
Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm are busy; arrive early on weekends.
Parking is usually difficult due to shared lot with other businesses.
Casual Mexican grill offers authentic Mexican flavors with standout Birria tacos and fresh tortillas. Colorful flags and outdoor seating create an upbeat, family-oriented vibe. Background music adds to the comfortable atmosphere where guests feel at ease.
Authentic Mexican food shines here with fresh tortillas, tender lengua tacos, and hearty shrimp burritos. The Birria and Consume stand out as exceptional dishes with lots of meat in the tacos.
"The Mexican food here is fresh, fragrant, and loaded."
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On Taco Tuesday, street tacos are $2.50 each, with choices of asada, carnitas, or pollo.
You can make it a combo and add chips, guacamole, and a beverage for only $4.75.
Parking can be challenging; arrive early or park farther away at Pacific Ranch Market.
Mexican restaurant offers pozole verde and authentic dishes like enchiladas de mole. Cozy atmosphere with loud live music creates an energetic vibe. Kid-friendly setting features karaoke and a small band, making it great for casual dining.
Pozole verde stands out as a daily offering and a highlight. Other dishes like Asada Gorditas, enchiladas de mole, and Tacos Gobernador deliver authentic Mexican flavors with solid preparation.
"The pozole verde here is too good for words."
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Karaoke is available from Friday to Sunday nights.
The venue is kid-friendly and has a Spanish-speaking staff.
Expect menu prices to be higher than average.
Mexican food shines with fresh fish tacos and a hearty asada wet burrito. Generous portions come at affordable prices in a clean but very hot spot. A chill crowd enjoys breakfast and lunch here.
Asada wet burrito comes loaded with everything and fills you up fast. Fish and shrimp tacos arrive hot and fresh, making for a solid Mexican food choice in a chill and affordable setting.
"I found the Mexican food delicious and generously priced."
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The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with a focus on Mexican cuisine.
Expect generous portions at reasonable prices.
The atmosphere is casual and affordable, suitable for a relaxed meal.
Small seafood spot buzzes with a lively atmosphere and a salsa bar to customize heat and acidity. Chilaquiles shine with balanced flavors while carne asada burritos offer well-seasoned beef in a warm tortilla. Families and regulars enjoy fresh, shareable plates in a casual setting.
Chilaquiles stand out with their balanced flavors and fresh ingredients. Carne asada burritos feature well-seasoned beef and a warm tortilla with a light griddle char. The salsa bar lets you adjust heat and acidity to taste.
"The Mexican food here is flavorful and the service is fast."
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Parking is available on the street and in nearby lots, but can be busy during peak times.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible with movable seating, though it may feel tight during rush hours.
Vegetarian options are limited, but simple meat-free plates can be built with rice, beans, and salsa.
Small space offers an intimate setting with limited seating. Mexican dishes shine with homemade gorditas and a notable red mole. Prices are higher, but parking in back adds convenience.
Homemade Mexican food stands out here with excellent gorditas and a notable red mole that draws attention.
"I found the Mexican food here to be excellent and delicious."
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Restaurante Doña José has very limited seating; arrive early to secure a spot.
Look for parking in the back of the restaurant.
Prices are on the higher side, so plan your budget accordingly.
Old school Taco Bell building hosts a quiet, family-style Mexican restaurant with excellent birria and homemade corn tortillas. Atmosphere is clean and friendly with nice music and an excellent drive-thru for convenience.
Birria stands out with its flavorful, tender meat served in various forms like plates, quesadillas, and crispy tacos. Homemade corn tortillas and a rich birria ramen broth add depth, while salsas and a fiery chili oil boost the overall taste.
"The birria here is flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned."
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Drive-through service is available for quick orders.
Prices for meals are generally affordable, around $20 per person.
The restaurant maintains a clean environment.
Outdoor communal dining offers a sunny atmosphere while indoor seating is small and quiet. Enjoy crispy carnitas tacos and hearty wet burritos with fresh guacamole and salsa. Generous portions and fair prices make it a great spot for authentic Mexican flavors.
Tacos stand out with crispy carnitas and tacos dorados delivering authentic Southern California flavors. The wet burrito is hearty, topped with cheese and sour cream, while guacamole and salsa are made from scratch and highly flavorful.
"The Mexican food here is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious."
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The restaurant offers generous portions at reasonable prices.
Chips and salsa are complimentary with your meal.
Los Escalera's Taco Shop is a family-owned business.
Mexican seafood restaurant serves fresh ceviche and shrimp tostadas at affordable prices. Atmosphere shifts from quiet conversation to lively with music. Space gets crowded but stays clean and well-maintained.
Seafood shines with shrimp ceviche tostadas, fish tacos, and marlin tacos. Tostadas come stacked high with fresh seafood and tacos have a splash of guacamole sauce.
"The shrimp tacos and tostadas here are delicious."
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Each tostada costs between $4.75 and $6.60.
The menu includes Tostadas, tacos, cócteles, and ceviche.
The restaurant is almost always busy due to its popularity.
Small, quaint spot offers a quiet atmosphere with soothing Spanish music. Known for excellent tamales, especially pork and green-sauce chicken, with fair prices and good portions. Family-owned charm makes it perfect for a casual meal.
Tamales stand out with flavorful, light masa and a perfect meat ratio. Small size balances with rich taste and affordable price, especially the pork and green-sauce chicken varieties.
"I thought the Mexican food, especially the tamales, was the best I ever had."
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Parking is easy with a small lot available.
Salsa incurs an extra charge with your order.
Prices are reasonable, but tamales are smaller than expected.
Half grocery and liquor store offers carnitas tacos with extra cilantro and onions. Enjoy flavorful salsa that enhances every dish. Pleasant, unassuming spot perfect for a quick, tasty lunch.
Carnitas tacos stand out with strong flavor and extra cilantro and onions enhance the street tacos. The enchiladas and chilaquiles offer rich taste, while the salsa plays a key role in the meal.
"The Mexican food here has great flavor, especially the sauces."
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Prepared food is available for takeout at the market.
The market features both grocery and liquor store sections.
Lunch options include a variety of prepared meals.
Small Mexican spot shines with bold red chilaquiles and premium beef burritos. Cozy patio offers limited heaters for chilly days. Quiet mornings turn into lively weekends, perfect for savoring authentic breakfast flavors.
Red chilaquiles stand out with a unique presentation and bold flavor. The menu features premium beef like tender filet mignon in burritos and flavorful tripas and asada tacos, all served with fresh corn tortillas and a salsa bar offering both hot and mild options.
"The red chilaquiles here are bursting with unique flavors."
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Parking is minimal, with only a small area to pull in off the street near CHOC Hospital.
Expect the restaurant to be quite crowded on weekends.
Prices for dishes range from $19 to $22, which some may find high.
Family-owned store shines with quality carne asada and fresh produce. Prices are higher but match the specialty focus. Chicken for tacos is a tasty choice, though enchiladas fall short. Atmosphere feels authentic and welcoming.
Carne asada stands out as a key offering here, known for its quality and flavor. Chicken for tacos also ranks high, while enchiladas do not meet the same standard.
"I found their carne asada for Mexican food was very good."
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Prices for meat are around $18.99 per pound.
The market offers a wide selection of cuts of meat.
They have a good variety of authentic Mexican groceries.
Mexican restaurant shines with lively mariachi songs and flavored shrimp cocktail. Sopes de al pastor and carne asada offer good seasoning and solid structure. Chips and salsa are consistently enjoyable, though menudo quality varies.
Sopes de al pastor and carne asada hold up well with flavored meat and good structure. Chips and salsa come through solid, but menudo quality varies, sometimes really bad. Shrimp ceviche tostada leans more toward Pico de Gallo style with large tomato and onion pieces and lacks strong flavor.
"I'd order the tender beef soup with well-put-together flavor again."
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The restaurant is not easily visible from the street; use Google Maps for directions.
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak dining hours.
Parking is limited; consider using public transport or ride-sharing services.
Cramped space buzzes with energy and handmade tortillas. Tacos and burritos pack fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Simple, clean setting draws busy crowds on Sunday nights with reasonable prices.
Tacos and burritos come with lots of meat and fresh ingredients. Handmade tortillas are tender and crispy, and the quesadillas, especially the quesadilla de masa, stand out as authentic and flavorful.
"I thought the carne asada tacos were the best I had in a long time."
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Ample parking is available in the small shopping plaza off N Tustin Street.
Prices are reasonable for authentic Mexican food, making it budget-friendly.
The restaurant is very busy on Sunday evenings, expect longer wait times.
Spacious spot serves authentic Mexican food with highlights like shrimp enchiladas and wet burrito de cabeza. Casual vibe and friendly staff make it perfect for lunch or dinner. Clean and welcoming atmosphere ensures no wait for a table.
Authentic Mexican food shines with crunchy tripitas tacos and huge affordable burritos. Shrimp and crab enchiladas offer good flavor, while the wet burrito de cabeza and mole stand out for taste.
"I found the Mexican food here to be delicious and authentic."
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On Tuesday, they offer .99 cent tacos, including carnitas, carne asada, chicken, pastor, and chorizo.
The total bill for a meal can be around $24.00.
The men's restroom has not been fixed since 2020.
Small mercado shines with authentic Mexican carniceria and clean space. Carnitas and pork rind tacos are must-tries, though some dishes like carne asada burrito can disappoint. Ample parking makes shopping easy and straightforward.
Carnitas and pork rind tacos stand out as popular choices here. Some dishes like the carne asada burrito have issues, with burnt beef making it unedible.
"You have to try the carnitas; they're so good."
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There is ample parking available near the market.
The market offers a great variety of food options.
The market is thoroughly cleaned and well-maintained.
Picnic table seating creates a casual atmosphere perfect for quick bites. Authentic street tacos offer rich flavor and affordable prices. Unlimited toppings at the salsa bar let you customize with cilantro and grilled serranos.
Authentic street tacos stand out with rich flavor and affordable prices. Burritos like the Al Pastor pack just the right spice, and a salsa bar offers unlimited salsa, cilantro, radishes, cucumbers, and grilled cebollitas y serranos for customization.
"The Mexican food here, especially the tacos, is packed with flavor."
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The restaurant opens at 6am instead of 5am.
They do get busy during peak hours.
The parking lot is small, so finding parking during the day might be difficult.
Huge patio with cathedral of sunshine and a cool breeze creates a chill spot for families. Fish tacos shine with perfectly grilled fish and crunchy cabbage. Casual vibe with a bumper sticker wall adds clever charm to the laid-back energy.
Fish tacos stand out with perfectly grilled fish and a crunchy cabbage mix. The menu includes spicy chicken tacos, tortilla soup, and unique options like turkey albondigas soup and Maui steak bowl.
"I loved their fresh fish tacos."
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Wahoo's Fish Taco closes at 8 PM on Fridays.
Parking can be tricky due to its location in a busy plaza.
The restaurant offers daily and weekly specials, especially in summer.
Rustic Mexican decor and bright colors create a cozy vibe with live mariachi music. Authentic dishes like chilaquiles with avocado salsa and Las Tres Enchiladas shine. Enjoy dining on the pleasant patio with complimentary valet parking.
Offers authentic Mexican food with an excellent twist. Chilaquiles come with avocado salsa or a habanero sauce that stands out. 'Las Tres Enchiladas' surpasses other well-known spots.
"The Mexican food, especially the chilaquiles, is chef's kiss delicious."
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Reservations are required for dining, especially on weekends.
Valet parking is the only option available, and it requires tipping.
Expect a long wait if you arrive without a reservation.
Small Mexican spot serves authentic tacos with moist, tender carnitas and flavorful breakfast burritos. Open kitchen adds to the hole-in-the-wall vibe. Prices stay affordable, making it a great choice for simple, traditional meals.
Breakfast burritos stand out with perfect cooking and strong flavor. Carnitas tacos offer moist, tender meat with great seasoning. Salsa varies from hot and spicy to mild, complementing dishes well.
"Their breakfast burrito is far superior and cheaper."
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Dine-in and takeout options are available.
Expect average wait times during busy hours.
Food portions are generous for the price.