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    Birria El Tapatio

    4.5 (105 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BIRRIA EL TAPATIO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    "The experience" one of each
    Eduardo C.

    I tried the experience plate which gave me one of each item with consume. I paired it with mineral water that they offered. Everything was so good. It's about time I tried this place you can't miss it. Easy to read items and quick service. Casual vibe. Hits the spot

    Three birria tacos and consomé is known as "The Experience"
    Wenceslao P.

    Came here for the first time to meet my buddy for lunch and the food was delicious. We both got "The Experience" which is a taco, taco dorado, queso taco, and consomé and we didn't go wrong. Service was friendly and the environment was clean. Definitely coming back.

    Laurel T.

    I broke the rules and had dessert before dinner. After eating a bunch of sweets I was craving something really salty I ended up driving past this place and decided birria was the cure. This place has up close parking and a private lot. They also do offer a drive thru This is one of those places where you order up at the counter, pay and then they bring the food to you. The staff was very friendly and inviting We ordered two found drinks Chips and salsa Birria ramen Fried Birria tacos (no onion or cilantro) The rice was sooooo fluffy and delicious The ramen birria was so good and not overly salty They have a lot of indoor seating. Just your regular run of the mill tables with metal chairs When you are finish you take your tray up and put your dishes away by the garbage The service was great Food was great I love the fact they had a drive thru Bathroom was huge and clean (one person bathroom) I was also eyeballing someone's sandwich. It looked absolutely amazing If I'm back in the area I'll definitely stop by again P.S. they did have little desserts like flan and etc in a glass case up at the counter for sale And some of their salsas were out with little salsa cups. The green one was delicious Another thing on their yelp says they are family owned and operated. So come support locally owned

    Brigette G.

    The birria tacos were tender and the salsa was spicy! I've never been here before, but the cashier recommended a great plate. It is a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it. my kids all loves their tacos and burritos.

    first time at the taco truck on Santa Clara and Tustin! Swing by... it's good! Fast and hot!

    Birria Ramen, Asada Tijuana Taco and Birria Tacos
    Leobarda G.

    Our first time coming to this place. It definitely did not disappoint. Great flavor, tender meat and so delicious. We shared a Birria Ramen cause we were curious on the flavor and it was delicious. Definitely add an egg. The Birria tacos were generously portioned with meat and so tasty. Their asada Tijuana style tacos are a must! Super tender meat. I definitely recommend this spot. They will have my existing support

    Brenda 0.

    I was disappointed the broth flavor was not there at all felt like it was to watered the tacos if you pulled them out of the little white paper the tortillas would break easily cause they poured broth In there with the meat. The green salsa no flavor and I don't eat spicy but no flavor at all either and I don't eat salt much either I was pouring that in my tacos and broth. Maybe the other things on their menu are good but what we got was honestly disappointing. Even northgate birria has better flavor. But yeah in my opinion the one on civic center is better (Birrieria guadalajara) @ that one fatty food reviewer lied

    Chilaquiles de birria
    Jessica A.

    I came here with my kids and everything is always good ! they have a little bit of everything, from tacos,tortas, chilaquiles, ramen,pozole tacos al gobernador and you can't go wrong with anything !!everything is sooo good here. Its authentic Mexican food for sure.... Service is always friendly ! I love coming here on weekends it's my go to spot for some good Mexican food the dishes are beautiful just look at the chilaquiles

    Tondalaya B.

    Delicious food !!! Many choices to choose from and many ways to pay. I would recommend to co workers or friends.

    Birra taco
    Jonathan J.

    Went in, got greeted well and got their birra tacos as well as the governador tacos. Super fire, their spicy sauce is the cherry on top found my new birra spot (pic doesn't show the governador lol)

    Queso taco
    Theresa Y.

    Delicious authentic food and service great location. I got the birria quesotacos. Best birria in town!

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    Food is so good, it was really close to our Air BnB and the service was very welcoming too.

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    So good! Checks all the boxes. Clean. Friendly. And simply delicious with affordable prices.

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    Got my food quick, and the food was not so bad either. But if it's a long drive it might get soggy and the tacos may crumble easily.

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    Really good birria! Get the family bundle for a family of 4+. The value is there, it's authentic!

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    Thank you!! Hope to see you guys again soon!

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    Navarro's Taqueria - Cabeza Taco.

    Navarro's Taqueria

    4.3(570 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    I came here with my coworkers for lunch and so glad that we did. I'm disappointed that I have not…read morebeen here sooner! There is a decent size parking lot for Navarro's. It is next to a gas station. It looks like a pretty popular place during the lunch hour. It's a smaller place inside, but they do have an outdoor patio. We were able to find a small table, not too far from the front counter. Ordering at the front was easy. The staff was friendly and quick. We could see the cook grilling up the meats as we placed our order. There were at least five different salsas to choose from as well as cucumbers and a chili oil at the self-serve salsa bar. I noticed a customer in front of us ordered a kids plate which included two street tacos and rice and beans. That's what I ended up ordering with Carne Asada and chorizo. There were four or five proteins to choose from for the kids plate. I loved the grilled meats with the char flavor. It was delicious! Everything was well seasoned. I wish I would've ordered a third or maybe even a fourth taco because it was that good! I will definitely come back many times and it's going to be on our lunch rotation for sure.

    Love their grilled shrimp tacos and regular taco. Good flavor. Their chorizo burrito in the other…read morehand is just ok however, the size of the burrito is huge which is nice. If I were to come again I would just get multiple regular tacos due to the cost to taste ratio compare the shrimp.

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    Tacos Gutierrez - Now open Sunday.

    Tacos Gutierrez

    4.5(105 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    Taco Gutierrez you have my whole heart!…read more After having moved to Santa Ana last year this has become my go-to spot for tacos close by. It's hard to find a good Taco Tuesday but they do a great job helping the community and keeping the prices $1.50 for basic meats like pollo, asada, and al pastor. I personally love my lengua and this truck has some of the best I've tried! It is a bit pricier but definitely worth it given the taste/quality. A couple things about the condiments--green sauce is spicier than you think, red one is more of a salsa and not that hot. Radishes are unfortunately not very crunchy/juicy at this location so I don't get it as often as I would at other taco spots. If you're ever in a rush, they do phone orders AND DoorDash. I've done all the methods and quality stays up there each time! However, if you do wanna enjoy your tacos right after they're prepared, you can always sit at their tables next to the truck. They have quite a bit of dining space and I've never seen it too crowded to the point of having difficulty finding a spot to sit. In terms of finding the truck, you just need to turn into S Hathaway St. Very close to the train tracks. I park in any free space they have there, since the businesses are usually closed after 5pm (which is when the truck opens).

    Came here on a Tuesday. Place wasn't too crowded and we were helped promptly…read more $1.50 tacos are a bargain these days, and they were reasonably sized. I got 3 asada and they were great! Small counter with radish, cucumber, and salsas as well as some Mexican lollipops (def took a few for the road) I definitely will be coming here on Tuesdays from now on!

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    Taqueria El Gordito

    Taqueria El Gordito

    3.9(375 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Taqueria El Gordito is one of my go-to late-night taco spots, especially after work--and it never…read moremisses. They're open until 3am, which already puts them in a clutch category. This is the kind of place you rely on when you need something solid, fast, and satisfying. My usual order is the asada or cabeza tacos--and they don't hold back. The tacos are big, flavorful, and consistently good every time. Every now and then I switch it up with the chile relleno burrito, which is also worth it. Everything I've had here hits. The salsa selection is solid too. They don't have it laid out anymore, but you can just ask at the counter--and they'll take care of you. They've always been cool about giving extra when needed. They've also got a good variety of drinks to go with it. I usually take my food to-go, but the outdoor patio is there if you want to sit and eat. Service is friendly, quick, and consistent--another reason I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable late-night taco spot that delivers on flavor and portion, this is it.

    I was in the area and decided to grab some lunch. Someone mentioned that the Horchata water was…read moregood, first of all it was from the machine so that was already a bad sign. The tacos had plenty of meat tho. I had 2 adabada and 2 cabesa tacos. Adobada Tacos - the tortillas could use a little more oil when you say TJ style. The meat was more in the sweet side 1-5 (1) Cabesa Tacos- The meat was nice and fresh and had good flavor 1-5 (4) the yellow corn tortilla is always a nice touch. The salsas 1-5 (1) are not spicy and lack flavor It's not sitting outside but I'd rather eat inside. The Horchata Water can also use some work. 1-5 (2) This is just my taste buds talking we all have different taste buds, but this would not be my first choice for tacos.

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