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Birria El Tapatio

4.6 (125 reviews)
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Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Felina V.

We had a great experience at Birria El Tapatio and loved getting to feast on birria in so many different preparations. We started with The Experience, which included a birria taco, Taco Dorado, Quesabirria taco, and consomé. It was a great introduction to the menu and gave us a chance to compare the different preparations. We also tried the pozole, birria ramen, and birria quesadilla. Everything was hearty, flavorful, and perfect for anyone who really loves birria. I especially liked how much variety the menu offered while still keeping birria at the center of the experience. We would absolutely return and continue exploring the menu. If it's your first visit, The Experience is a great place to start, especially if you have a hard time choosing just one kind of taco. Excellent service, and an excellent playlist to set the mood.

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Matt S.

Bust down birria and mouthwatering carnitas tortas. Some wonderfully flavorful, well sized portions of birria tacos of different varieties and fluffy tortas with succulent carnitas! Service was easy going and helpful with menus and suggestions. Plenty of seating and parking at this specific location which was great! I would definitely go back for the items i got if I'm in the area again!

This was their special with 3 different types of tacos - The Experience
Dustin R.

This place hits the spot! Phenomenal food with a casual atmosphere and a few large TVs (they were playing World Cup games while we were there) This place gets busy for lunch, but it's worth the wait and I felt prices are more than reasonable. We both ordered "the experience" so we could try 3 different variations of tacos. All of them were amazing, but my favorite was the quesabirria with their delicious consomé. I will definitely be coming back soon to try more food.

Daniel C.

Highly recommend. The restaurant is big and spacious and the customer service was so friendly and helpful. We ordered a little of everything to try - Birria experience tacos, nachos, ramen, quesadilla, chips and guac. Wow everything was flavorful and big portions. The price is decent and I feel like you get a good amount of food. My least favorite was probably the ramen - a little too salty to be eating it as a soup. But the guac was delicious! Quesadilla is stuffed! And all the tacos were tender and perfectly made. The nachos are definitely loaded. Also be sure to try all their sauces!

Quynh P.

If you're craving authentic Mexican comfort food, Birria El Tapatio is definitely worth a visit. We ordered a little bit of everything~ from torta and their experience platter with three different types of tacos to the nachos, shrimp tacos, and crispy al pastor taco~ and every dish came out packed with flavor. The torta was hearty and satisfying, the tacos each had their own unique twist, and the crispy al pastor taco was easily one of the standouts with its perfect crunch and savory filling. The nachos were generously loaded, making them pertect for sharing, while the shrimp tacos brought a fresh, flavorful balance to the table. Every bite tasted fresh, full of flavor, and made us want to come back to try even more from the menu

Par J.

i love the "experience" menu item because you can try so many of their signature tacos. i am a birria loverrrr so everything on the menu enticed me. highly recommend this spot!

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Cat N.

This was my first time here & immediately when I walked in with my friend, we were greeted right away. The restaurant is spacious with high top & regular tables. My friend ordered birria tacos with consome & I ordered 1 birria taco+2 carne asada tacos+fountain drink which came out to around $15. We both felt like the birria taco had no flavor or seasonings even when dipping into their consome soup. All of my tacos were wrapped on one side of it in a white paper which was hard to pickup my taco w/o spilling insides out. My carne asada tacos weren't that great honestly lack of seasoning & flavor are my big factors. The meat wasn't cut small like there were big chunk pieces lol never had tacos like these before. Their green & red sauces were all watery like no texture in the sauce or spicy-ness. Service was great! The workers were welcoming & nice when answering questions etc.

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Kaylee G.

This place is an awesome spot for Birria tacos! I stumbled upon it on Yelp and was eager to try it out based on the glowing reviews. And let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed! The tacos are bursting with flavor and have a nice crunch. The restaurant itself is clean and well-organized, creating a pleasant dining experience. The staff here is incredibly friendly and attentive, making the overall visit even more enjoyable.

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Jamie Y.

I was super excited to see that they opened a storefront and the food tastes just as amazing as the truck! We get the birria tacos of course and my go to are the queso tacos; the cheese and birria combination is unbeatable and this is my favorite spot that I've tried. It's super flavorful and not super greasy compared to other places. They also include a generous amount of meat in their consommé. The horchata is also fantastic especially with the tacos and not chalky at all. There is plenty of seating available with tvs playing sports games and the news. They also have restrooms and a large parking lot.

We ordered tacos, burritos, tortas, and birria ramen with some agua frescas.
Garrett M.

The food was really good. Would recommend if you're in the area and craving some authentic Mexican Birria.

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.

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Great food, good prices, been dreaming about it ever since I lest Santa Ana, definitely will be visiting again!!!

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Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(588 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I mean, LOOK at the size of this torta!! I swear I got almost the whole cow in here! My mouth…read morecouldn't even fit around this thing! I literally had to tap out halfway through, and trust me, it wasn't because I wanted to! Now let's talk about the flavor! WOW!! The meat was so juicy, and the sausage was grilled to perfection, with that beautiful char on the outside that gives it so much flavor. Every bite was absolutely delicious! The bread was perfectly toasted, the veggies were fresh, and everything came together so beautifully. I'm definitely someone who eats with my eyes first, and this torta had me excited before I even took my first bite! But the taste? Even better than it looks, and that's saying something! I'm genuinely surprised this place doesn't have a line of people out the door! Granted, I came around 3ish, so maybe I missed the lunch rush. But seriously, where is everybody?! I'm leaving with a full belly, half a torta for later, and absolutely no regrets!

This Mexican spot has been on my radar for months, and since we were in the area, we finally…read moredecided to check it out! So glad we did! The inside is on the smaller side, but it's cozy, welcoming, and full of festive vibes, with beautiful murals and fun decor that give it so much character. There is also outdoor seating as well. But let's talk about the service! TOP NOTCH! The lovely lady at the register made us feel right at home, like we were part of the family. That kind of warmth and hospitality makes all the difference! We ordered the chicken taquitos combo plate with rice and beans, chips and salsa, and a GIANT bowl of menudo. Everything was delicious! My husband is SUPER picky when it comes to menudo, so when he said it was great, you know it had to be good! And the homemade corn tortillas? OHHH MY GOODNESS! That recommendation absolutely knocked it out of the park! Fresh, homemade tortillas are always a win! Overall, great food, amazing hospitality, and that comforting, homemade Mexican food vibe we love. We're so happy we finally stopped by, and we'll definitely be back for more!

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Tacos Gutierrez - Now open Sunday.

Tacos Gutierrez

4.5(115 reviews)
4.2 mi
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Family-owned & operated
LGBTQ friendly

YUM! They know how to cook, especially the fried items. Ordered the huaraches con asada and it was…read moresooooo tasty, and perfectly fried!!! Like perfectly!!!! Also ordered the chicken nuggets and fries for my child and let me tell you nuggets where juicy and fries were lightly fried and perfect, better than McDonalds ANYDAY!!! 10/10 a little pricey but you pay for what you get and it's goooooooddddd fooood!!!! Truck was busy with a never ending line but service was great and friendly. Lots of people so waiting time matched the number or orders. Truck was clean and clean hey offered three different salsa, lime, radish, pickled onions, and salt. Truck has bright lights so way to see at night! Wish I had better photos, there's always next time!!

My favorite Mexican food truck in OC. They have great quality meats/ ingredients. I've had their…read moretortas, burritos, carne asada fries, huaraches, birria tacos and regular tacos. The horchata is also delicious. I recommend them all. Especially the birria tacos, torta de asada, carne asada fries and tacos de pastor. Delicious authentic Mexican food. That won't make you go broke. Highly recommend visiting them on Taco Tuesday for the $1.50 tacos. Call ahead to order so you don't wait in line long. Amazing service, delicious food and horchata. They have tables so you can eat there as well. Use the lighter green salsa if you want it spicy. Been a loyal Taco Gutierrez customer for years now. Highly recommend trying.

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Taco Tuesday come get your tacos.

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Tacompadre

4.7(299 reviews)
3.1 mi

Really enjoyed my experience here! The fries topped with flavorful al pastor pork, melted cheese,…read moreand fresh guacamole were delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. I loved the variety of salsas and especially the grilled onions. The jamaica was fabulous, and the horchata was also really good just a touch sweet for my personal taste. The staff was very helpful with recommendations for first-time visitors, and I love that they offer more than tacos, including pizza, wings, desserts, and halal options. The arroz con leche was one of my favorites. I could have it every day! The restaurant is also kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Overall, a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. I'll definitely be back!

We usually order food from this spot whenever we go to Twisted Tiki which is in the same…read moremarketplace. Tacompadre has tacos, burritos, quesotacos, alambre, loaded fries or nachos, and a few other miscellaneous items. They also have a good selection of proteins including asada, pastor, birria, chicken, chorizo, suadero, and conchinita, as well as a veggie option. The same space is shared with Mongiello's Pizza and Wings, and we ordered items from both menus at once at the register. We ordered our food to go to take to TT, but there is also a common dining area in the center of the market. My girlfriend had three tacos plate ($11.99), two pastor and one veggie. It comes with rice and beans, and we ordered a side of chips ($1.99). They have a self-serve station with utensils and several large covered steel containers of different salsas with small cups to fill. Each of the tacos have two tortillas, and she thought they were good, but she didn't care for the rice or beans. The chips were fine, and the two salsas we tried were good. Our food from both menus was ready pretty quickly, and the staff member was friendly.

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Taqueria El Gordito

Taqueria El Gordito

3.9(382 reviews)
4.0 mi
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Taqueria El Gordito is a casual Mexican restaurant in Santa Ana known for their tacos, burritos,…read moreand combination plates. It's a small shop with no inside seating and not much standing room either. There's a small parking lot with tandem parking in the back. You might also be able to park at the laundromat next door. There's only outdoor covered seating but seems most people order food to go. I got the california burrito ($16) and the super fries ($19.50). The burrito was decent and the super fries were good. The fries were crispy in both and I liked both the asada and adobada meats. I liked that there was a good amount of pico de gallo to balance the heavy meat, cheese, and carbs in both dishes. Note that the super fries normally come with beans so if you don't want them, ask for it without. They don't have a salsa station but instead they ask what sauces you want and they give them to you in prepackaged containers. They are open late which makes for a good spot after a night out.

I've driven by this little spot quite a few times but never had the chance to stop. I finally did…read moretoday, and I'm glad I checked it out! I ordered everything to go and went with their Tijuana-style tacos--dos tacos de lengua con todo and dos tacos de carne asada con todo--along with green and red salsa and some limes. If you know lengua, you know it needs to be cleaned and cooked a very specific way, and they definitely got that part right. The lengua was cooked well and had a good texture. For my personal taste, though, it was just missing a little salt. Other than that, the food was good. It's a cute, small spot with some outdoor seating. They also have aguas frescas like horchata, pan dulce, and coffee, so there's a little bit of everything. Overall, a nice little neighborhood taqueria to pull up to when you're craving some Tijuana-style tacos.

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