My SIL check this hole in the wall taco bar and it didn't disappoint. They have been in business for a year and a half in this location( by Cal State fullerton) She ordered breakfast burrito while we were waiting for our coffee from Ryo coffee next door. The burrito can be shared because it's huge and it tastes authentic. Good service! read more

Finally came in to try Alegro on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. We tried a burrito, bowl and quesadilla and got my 2 year old a plain taco. There were a couple of parties ahead of us, so we waited maybe 10 minutes for our food to arrive. We thought the food was good, but there are definitely better options in the area that we like better. My sister's bowl was pretty small and my burrito was missing the rice :( Service was friendly, and it's a nice touch that the food comes on real plates but eating indoors (only table available at the time) was really stuffy and hot. No customer restrooms were available and no free water either. Parking is fairly easy either on the street directly in front or in the lot behind the building. read more

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Home made goodness. Stopped in for an evening bite. We were excited to see orange bang, but the best part is their home made tortillas. Everything is fresh and so affordable! Their salsa is delicious, the service is great. Their restaurant has a lovely patio area and is so conveniently located next to Fullerton! We were pleased with how quickly everything came out and was made perfectly. So well that we forgot to take picture of our delicious food. Here is the remains of my delicious quesadillas. read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Carne asada cheesy goodness. - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

Alegro Taco Bar is right across the street from the college. There is a parking lot behind, but I find it easier to park in front in Chapman, that's just limited to 5 or so cars. It's a small place with limited seating inside and outside. Service was quick and responsive, portion sizes generous for the price, flavor on the protein was robust, a great experience all around. Alegro offers different Mexican proteins, and many vehicles to get that into your mouth. The tacos are so large that 2 is probably good for an average adult. I love chorizo and found that here it's strongly flavored and also not oily, hard to do but Alegro accomplishes it. The Al Pastor has a sauce that is more peppers than pineapple, but there is swim sweetness at the end of the bite and I did enjoy it too. Lastly the carnitas is cooked and falls apart easily. All three proteins were great as is (with some cilantro and onions), I didn't think they needed any salsa. Salsas include tomatillo, and mild/medium/hot. read more

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I came here for a quick bit to eat. Their prices are pretty good and service was quick. I got the asada, al pastor, and carnita tacos. The asada I thought was a little saltier. The al pastor and carnita was good. The shop is small and simple. They have some seating outdoor. Good stop for a quick bite. read more

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Solid spot for Taco Tuesdays. They have 20% off tacos on Tuesdays. The staff was super nice, friendly, and attentive. The meat portions are generous. The options are very customizable. I really liked how they had handmade tortillas as an option. They also had homemade chips too! There's a few tables inside and some outdoor patio seating. It's not a large restaurant. There's street parking or nearby parking structures. read more

Alegro Taco Bar - tacos and chips - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

I ordered a quesadilla and it was extremely greasy. I did not eat it all. The people are so nice but the food is lagging and sometimes they are out of ingredients. Hopeful they turn it around. read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I had my wife go grab dinner for taco Tuesday. I was really excited and then got my food and I was underwhelmed. 1. Chile Verde Taco - a little too salty but better than #2 2. Burrito - tortilla tasted old and perhaps overheated. It wasn't even a true FULL burrito. More Tortilla than actual meat and other ingredients. I hate to even give piss poor reviews but this was by far one of the worst burritos I've ever had. I mean it might as well had been frozen and thawed out. Please don't be fooled by the solid reviews and photos! This is not it. Chips & Guac were solid but it's C & G! I wanted it to be good but major disappointment. Major disappointment primarily with the Burrito!!!!!! read more

Alegro Taco Bar - More Tortilla than Burrito... - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

Very generous with their meats so that's a plus! Order at counter and staff bring out food. 20% Discount for student with proof of school. Pretty nice! I'd totally go here often if I was still in school nearby.:P Hand Made Tortilla Tacos- THE BEST! I always love hand made tortilla and order it whenever it is offered. It was soft, tasted fresh and pastor was flavorful and tender - my favorite here. Asada was not my taste here - it was not as flavorful as pastor but my family loved it regardless. Quesadilla: with cheese and Asada. We had tasted better one in Santa Ana. It was all right here and the amount was generous for sure. We could not finish and packed it for to-go. Next time, I would ask as if it would be made with hand made tortilla instead of regular: ) Sprinkle with lettuce inside and a whip of sour cream. Tacos (regular) - Asada & Pastor: I did not enjoy it as much as the hand made tortilla tacos. Meats were tender and flavorful - same as above. Rice & Beans: on the side. I rarely order these but thought I'd give it a try. It was all right. I probably stick to hand made tortilla tacos. It was HOT inside the restaurant. Kudos to the staff who work there in that heat! Luckily it was a cool Saturday afternoon so I sat outside. However, the flies were too friendly here so I did not like that very much - eating and fighting off flies outside. The inside was clean and staff were very cordial and patient with orders. Parking - just drive around the back. It was pretty empty on a late Saturday afternoon so I did not have any trouble at all. read more

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Craving authentic Mexican tacos right in the heart of Fullerton? Welcome to Alegro Taco Bar, your new go-to spot for mouth-watering tacos, burritos, and bowls!" Choose from their succulent Al Pastor, juicy Asada, tender Chicken, flavorful Carnitas, zesty Chile Verde, and crispy Chicharron. All served on your choice of regular or handmade tortillas!" "Vegan? They've got you covered with their delicious Soy Chorizo waiting for you. There's something for everyone!" "I couldn't get enough of the Al Pastor and Carnitas tacos. For desert they have Churros or you can upgrade to a Churros Sundae like I did. Come taste the difference at Alegro Taco Bar. See you there!" read more

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Tried this spot twice. Food was tasty and I think their best meat is the carnitas, and chile verde was second. Asada is normally my favorite but I didn't like it as it was salty and too oily. Chicken and I think al pastor were average. However, the taco prices are expensive for the size... especially the hand made tortilla tacos that were $4. Handmade tortillas are always much better but it isn't worth a $1 more each. Even with taco Tuesday discount of 20% it's almost $15 for 4 tacos which isn't as filling as alternatives like generic Chipotle, or many other taco options that are nearby. read more

was on a long road trip and we wanted to make a taco stop. We called ahead for our order. Upsides: *the student discount-- amazing obvi * the hand made tortillas were delicious. some of my family thought they were a little thick almost like gorditas but still not a complaint *meat was very well seasoned! other comments: *my sister got a chicken burrito and felt that it had a lot of thick onion pieces she ended up taking out *the carne asada and chicken tacos also had a lot of big chunks of onion but for ME that was not a big issue I do not mind onion even in bigger pieces but if you like it more finely chopped then I guess ask about this ahead of time *maybe we were too quickly in and out and didn't see a salsa serve area but I would have liked to have packed some I would definitely come back and order more tacos next time :) read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Soyrizo and papas tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I had no idea what I was missing out on until today! My wife and I went for a walk, as we live just down the street, and stumbled upon Alegro Taco Bar--a hidden gem I had driven past at least 100 times in the past year. Located right across from the college, I've seen businesses come and go in this spot, but I finally decided to stop in, and wow, I'm glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly staff member who recommended their Carnitas and Carne Asada tacos. I ordered two tacos on homemade tortillas, and let me tell you--this was an absolute win. The tortillas were fresh, the meat was high-quality, and the flavors were on point. Everything tasted authentic, fresh, and made with care. I don't typically go out of my way to write reviews, but this place deserves the recognition. If you haven't tried Alegro Taco Bar yet, don't sleep on it--you're seriously missing out! Highly recommend. read more

If you're ever offered a choice between handmade and regular tortillas, please have some common decency and get handmade. Do you really want to *request* packaged tortillas if you don't have to? This place has cheap tacos already so I wasn't even expecting a Taco Tuesday deal and I still got one. They even have 20% off for students. I just got back into SMC today so next time I'll have to show them. I'm never way out in the boonies of OC but I'm glad I caught this spot when it was still opening before it becomes overly popular and crowded. They even sell merch. I got four tacos, all the flavors except verde because I don't like verde sauce, and vegan which isn't really an authentic taco I'm sorry. They do have that if you're "one of those people" though. The tacos are pretty bomb but the best I think are the carne asada and whatever the shredded beef one was. Maybe it's just called beef. But I like red meat obviously. It's also good for you. None of that vegan stuff thanks. The handmade corn tortillas are worth the one extra dollar per taco too. Don't try this spot and say you missed the opportunity to have real Mexican tacos because you're cheap. Just enroll in college if that's the case and get your 20% discount. read more

Handmade tortillas were good but not much else unfortunately. Hot and stuffy inside which felt warmer than sitting outside in the current heat wave. They were also out of churros when we stopped by. Only 1 person was manning the whole thing during a Thursday dinner time. read more

Really great tacos and salsa. Excellent service, amazing value, would definitely go again.

My friend and I love trying new places.... This one was posted on Instagram by one of the food influencers I follow. It stated they make handmade tortillas & that's always a turn on. We went up to counter to order. Tried to start off with guacamole & chips...WRONG...they are out of Guacamole & Avocado. We then went on to order some tacos...Al Pastor & Carnitas on a handmade tortilla. Since they didn't have guacamole we ordered chips & salsa and side of beans...Xtra cheese( which didn't make it to the beans) and I love Jamaica. But they were also out of Aqua frescas too!! The carnitas taco was good...the Al Pastor was way overcooked small bits of meat. The tortillas handmade but size of street taco.The chips were also overcooked...which I asked if he had any different ones... he said no..he just cooked those this morning. Beans looked nice but lacked salt & cheese. The salsa was very good... More than likely we won't return. I wonder if food influencers get preferred treatment & they notify the establishment before the arrive. Because we didn't get anything that looked like what the influencer posted. read more

This is a hidden gem in Fullerton for tacos and burritos. The carnitas and al pastor tacos were fire. Also got a carnitas quesadilla that was super bomb. To top it off, they have churro ice cream sundaes. Forget about it. You gotta try this spot. read more

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The Mrs. and I had lunch today at Alegro Taco Bar. We arrived around 11:30 and were the only diners. The menu at Alegro is simple and very reasonably priced(20% off if you present a student ID). The Mrs. and I each ordered the taco plate which came with two tacos, rice, and beans for $9.99. I had a chicken taco and a carnitas taco and the Mrs. had a beef taco, al pastor taco, and a carnitas taco. All of our tacos were good but I think the star of the show was the carnitas tacos. Just a lot of good flavor and the addition of salsa made the carnitas even better. The rice and beans were good as well. We also ordered a side of guacamole and chips which was good. I recommend you order the tacos with the homemade tortillas which are incredible. The service we received was great. The guy behind the counter was really friendly. We sat outside and it was the perfect setting. Our food was brought to us on Mexican clay pottery plates which was nice. Better than paper or styrofoam plates which seems to be the norm. The location of Alegro Taco Bar is kind of inconspicuous. It is across the street from Fullerton College next to Subway and a tea place. Parking is available on the street and in the small parking lot located next to and behind the building. read more

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YUUUUUUUMMMMMM The best Al Pastor tacos I have ever had! They have a have a variety of toppings you can choose from including cheese, lettuce, corn, etc. They also have really good avocado salsa as well as a few other salsas. I love their rice and I always get double rice instead of rice and beans. The restaurant is always clean and nicely organized. The service is always great as well and the staff is so friendly. They also offer 20% off if you have your student id present. As an asada girly, this is the only place that has made me switch to Pastor. They also sell merch here! I recommend their handmade tortillas, the extra cost is worth it! I love this taco spot and will continue to come back and support. read more

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I'm a taco fiend. My doormat says: "Tacos? Yes! You? Maybe." So when I tell you there are some real good tacos to be had at this little place, I ain't lying. Ask for the hand made tortillas. I had al pastor but there are other choices including veggie chorizo. Home made salsas and every kind of topping including corn. The burritos are generous and vERY good. Very very good. The owner has been doing this for 20 years. He 's a good guy and won't let you leave hungry. 5 stars! read more

Despite there being a ton of Mexican spots in the area, not many places make fresh and flavorful tacos. You have the cheap spots that are a dime a dozen and the "modern" expensive places that leave you underwhelmed. I was really pleased to discover the food here is not only affordable but tasty and made with love. They don't just throw the tacos together. It's very clean inside and comfortable to dine in. There is a restroom in the back if you ask. My favorite was the al pastor. I don't always like pork because of the smell, however, this one luckily had no unpleasant one. The soyrizo potato was great as well. Not too salty, which is important. Wasn't a fan of the carne asada, but not a big deal. Loved the homemade guacamole and chips. Their salsa is fantastic! They have several options and my favorite was probably the verde one. Service was hospitable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this hidden gem! read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Al pastor, soyrizo, carne asada + chips, guacamole, and salsa in the background - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great little taco place. Homade tortillas however broke apart easily and made using a spoon mandatory. My suggestion is to either fry them a bit or put a bit of egg whites in the corn mix for some adhesion. My advice, no charge. read more

Can't knock that pre pre opening hustle lol. I drove by last weekend and saw someone setting up in front of this place so I thought either they're bold to set up in front of a soon to open restaurant or they are that soon to be open restaurant testing out community engagement. I'm all about that drive by taco stand culture. I see a taco stand on the side of the road and if there's people there must be good food to be had. I'll say the chicken taco was the best of the three I got and the salsa on top had a great tangy flavor. Al pastor could be a bit more flavorful or bigger meat chunks. I didn't get to try the carnitas cause gf finished it, but there'll be a next time since food was fast! read more

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This taco place is more than just taco's. And not your dollar tacos. Across from Fullerton college..this place has not been open very long but I am a now a regular for the delicious juicy tacos, bowls and mouth watering burrito...the tacos for a small extra charge..get the handmade tortillas..makes a difference This time I got two taco plates one with chili Verde and one with carnitas.. a friend stopped by and as soon as I opened the container...it was devoured... So the picture is the carnitas tacos..before we devour them...the owner is very outgoing and appreciate returning customers...if I was going to school at the college. I would be there to eat and study..lol. not just a taco Tuesday place..go anytime..I will.. read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Carnitas tacos with Mexican rice and pinto beans..mouth watering - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

A new spot that opened up near Fullerton College. Their meats are good and their salsas are great. We came toward the end of the night but they still gave excellent service. Highly recommended! read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Menu as of 02/28/2024 - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

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1st time here and let me say, you won't be disappointed. Shout out to to Ricardo for the recommendations and information on catering. Location was clean, ambience was lively and my Al pastor burrito had an authentic Mexican taste. Meat was seasoned, rice was not dry and the salsa was just read more

Good value Mexican food. I came here on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't crowded. This is a small Mexican restaurant right across the college. I ordered the chicken bowl with rice, lettuce, pinto beans, and green sauce. It's pretty wild that they're only charging $11 for a bowl as they cook it on the spot. Great value! The food was a little salty, but that's personal preference. It's next to a college, so parking can be brutal. I came in the evening, so I was able to find 1 hour free street parking. read more

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I've been by three times in the last two weeks. Always closed. Just stopped by at 4:20 today. Closed. Sad, nice place good food. Change your hours guys to 10 to 2 pm. I'm done. read more

Love the soy chorizo vegan tacos on homemade tortillas. Cheap, filling, delicious. Great and friendly service.

I judge a Mexican place by how good their bean and cheese burrito is , nothing is worse than non-melted cheese and non-refried beans. This place passed all my test the bean and cheese was super good they melt the cheese thoroughly before they add the beans and then you can add whatever toppings you want. And as a kicker they have churro ice cream. Definitely coming back read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

Finally!!! A legit taqueria in East Fullerton! This small spot is just across the street from Fullerton College. It's got a few spots indoors to sit at, and nice seating outdoors. Very clean, smelled fantastic. Beans = delish Rice = like mama's, light and fluffy Carne - Al pastor, carnitas, and chile verde are all bomb. The salsa is great, the food was fresh and sooo good! I think they have a little abuela hiding in the back to do the cooking. The owner, was there. Super friendly guy. Great service. Fullerton peeps check this spot out! read more

10/10 food all homemade infront of you 10/10 customer service nice employees relaxed owner friendly and relaxing area to either get food to go or eat it here. read more

These are the best tacos I've had in a long time!! The tortillas are so good, the carne asada was incredible, and I didn't even realize there was complimentary chips and salsa were in the bag until I got home! I'll definitely be going back read more

I got the asada bowl and it was just ok. I liked the beans and salsa. The meat was alright. The rice was not good, at all. It was mushy and watery and ruined the entire plate for me, you can even see it in the picture. I wouldn't go back unless I got something completely different to try. read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great new taco bar right across the street from Fullerton College! I tried the carne asada and Al pastor tacos on hand made tortillas--they were delicious, packed with meat, and the salsas were flavorful. My dad ordered the carne en su jugo (weekend only item!) and he was impressed with the authentic flavor. The service was quick and helpful, the vibes were great, and the playlist was on point. Best new taco spot in OC! read more

Alegro Taco Bar - Asada and al pastor tacos on hand made tortillas - Tacos Near Me - Fullerton, California

The carne asada tacos were great and service was fast and kind you should try. And quick

Delicioso. Alegro is the perfect name because I am so glad we came here. Tried a chorizo taco at the suggestion of Diego from behind the counter and it did NOT disappoint. Also really enjoyed the potato taco as well. I had the carnitas bowl and my husband had one with the al pastor. Very good, lots of fresh flavorful ingredients. Chipotle who?? I HIGHLY recommend Alegro Taco Bar. You should centroid check it out. In addition to fantastic flavors, the customer service is great and the restaurant has a very cool, welcoming vibe. All the thumbs are up!! read more

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great food & definitely recommend their handmade tortillas! I work at Fullerton College and this place is a lunch hot spot! 10/10

Their carnitas burrito is amazing! Best burrito I've had in a while. The cook was nice and the place was well organized. 10/10