Amazing taste/flavor/great value & Customer service. we had the #8 special and was plenty for 4…read moreadults and 3 kids. also got the Guacamole. will definitely go again.

I used to go there many years ago Then i moved out the area…read morethen I came back kids growing up they loved it and my kids like the carne Asada tacos from here. They demanded every week. I also bought cueritios pork skin, buche Sometimes the line is huge but i am ok waiting. I haven't try the menudo because i always go there late and by that time is gone. Give it 5 stars because they deserves .

One of the best taco spots in Costa Mesa Service was…read moreamazing , super fast and everything tasted fresh. The place has a cozy vibe with really friendly staff.

I was in the area and decided to stop by since it had been a while and I've always liked the food…read more Prices have ticked up a bit, food-flation, like they have everywhere else, but the quality is still there. I went the January diet route this visit and ordered a salad w/ streak. The salad was a pleasant surprise with little seeds, dried cranberries, and a great dressing that actually has flavor. Really enjoyed the whole plate. It wasn't crowded this day, which made it even better. Plenty of seating, a cool relaxed vibe, graffiti style art on the walls, and a small outdoor patio with fun stickers all over the windows. Service was good as usual. This place still beats a lot of hole in the wall spots. The salsa bar is always a win, and their mild sauce hits the spot without being overpowering. Easy parking is a big plus. I'll definitely be back soon to try some other items when I'm not pretending to be calorie conscious. Solid food, good atmosphere, and consistently enjoyable.

Just. The. Best. Restaurant. Everrrrrr…read more The food is amazing. The wine selection is amazing. The people are amazing. I would best describe it as upscale Mexican-inspired food, with a relaxed, friendly, chill atmosphere, and super cool and eclectic decor. Everything on the menu is delicious, but I especially love the lump crab squash blossoms and the ceviche tostada. We love it here.

So good! From the food, service and DJ Love spinning on the…read moreweekend? What more do you want?

Best food, best service. Ones of the best food places on 17th street. Much love Chris ;)read more

Great local taco spot with one of the better Taco Tuesday deals around -- 3 tacos for about $12,…read morewith a huge variety of meats and options to choose from. My personal favorites are the shrimp, steak, and Yucatec tacos. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the tacos actually feel unique instead of all tasting the same. They also have really good salsa, which honestly makes a big difference. The flavors pair really well with the tacos and elevate the whole meal. Service was very good, staff was friendly and attentive, and they also have a bar, which gives the place a fun, casual atmosphere to hang out and grab food and drinks. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially on Taco Tuesday.

Best California burrito in town. This is one of the places…read moreyou are ready to drive 20-30 minutes to. The is another location in Laguna Beach but this one is less crowded. Prices are also surprisingly good

First time trying The Taco Stand and there are so many options to choose from. They also make their…read morechips and churros in house! Which is always a plus. Service was fairly fast - came here on taco Tuesday and they made sure they were moving as fast as possible. Also, Ariana was taking my order and she's very friendly. There are tables inside and outside. Parking can be tough because it's at The Camp.

The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

Our building had a catered event from them, and it was well received overall with a successful…read moreconclusion after some initial challenges. I will use mostly my names for what I tried: "ELEPHANT EAR" BREAD: -- light beige color -- very sweet -- honey taste very pronounced and sticky texture -- great with hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee with no sugar to offset the sweet RATING = A- "PINKIE LA RUE" (aka Polvorone Rojas): -- semi-crumbly texture -- buttery shortbread -- large size -- dusted w/white table sugar on top which I scraped off to reduce the sweet -- medium sweet or tad more -- not dry nor moist -- very nice tasting, especially w/milk or hot coffee RATING = A "RHINO HORN" bread: -- has some color variance with light brown -- semi-firm texture -- lightly sweet -- best for dipping in hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee; not ideal to eat plain -- not buttery -- I am not a big "dipper" of cookies or bread into coffee so this is not of much interest to me -- it's okay RATING = B- CUCUMBER/LIME AQUA FRESCA: -- I poured into my water bottle and added half water to get the sweet down. Way too sweet for my palate but nice once I got the ratio right. -- up to medium sweet initially RATING = A- PINEAPPLE/SPINACH AQUA FRESCA: -- above medium sweet but expected for pineapple -- the pineapple defeated anything rough about the spinach for me which was a good thing...not chalky tongue syndrome RATING = B+ WATERMELON AQUA FRESCA: -- medium towards high sweet -- I did 50/50 with water again to get it right -- tasted pretty close to fresh watermelon juice when I did that RATING = A

OMG!!! What an amazing experience from the time we came in the door till the time we left! Friendly…read moreand inviting atmosphere! We were in from out of town and celebrating 31yrs of marriage. We sat at the Bar and really enjoyed our time with Mario! He was great and really took care of us, not to mention the food was amazing!

What a great find. I had not eaten at this place before, but it came highly recommended from a…read morefriend of mine so I thought hey I'm going to check this out. I am so glad I did, especially since it was happy hour. The place definitely has a great vibe to it. Plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. I recommend sitting at the bar as that's where all the action happens. You definitely want to make sure you get there for happy hour and Taco Tuesday especially, $10 Margaritas $4 tacos and these are not cheap tacos. These are like serious tacos that will fill you up. Their salsa is great, not super spicy and makes great for munching while you're talking with friends. The margaritas are definitely strong, which is nice, as some places tend to water them down for happy hour. I would say that this is a great choice to go check out and have a taco or two or three or four. I had the carne asada, the carnitas, and the pastor, every single one of them was perfect and the salsa that they came with was out of this world. Bottom line? This is a great place for Taco Tuesday as well as just a hangout and have a drink after work. Whenever I am in Costa Mesa. I am definitely coming here again.

Open on Tuesdays from 8am-2pm at The Hood Kitchen, we came here for lunch and quickly understood…read morewhy this place is so popular. They focus on fresh, from-scratch tacos and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Of course we had to try the tacos, but the breakfast burrito is also a must (available until sold out). We also tried their house-made chips & guacamole, churros, and aguas frescas. Everything we ordered felt well-balanced and flavorful. A spot worth checking out!

Tacos La Piña is a family-run Mexican taqueria serving handmade tacos from scratch with…read moremulti-generational recipes. Every bite is packed with tradition, flavor, and freshness. We tried: Al Pastor Taco - premium pork shoulder marinated 12 hours in 24 ingredients, slow-roasted on the trompo Carne Asada Taco - tender, juicy grilled chunks of steak Chorizo y Queso Taco - bold, savory, spicy + hearty perfection Taco de Queso - Monterey & Oaxaca Cheeses House-Made Chips with their signature seasoning + fresh guacamole Melon Agua Fresca - made daily with organic cantaloupe + agave (no refined sugar!) Open Tues & Thurs, 11-2PM (pro tip: come early, they sell out FAST!)

The food here is delicious and the service is always great. The restaurant plays fun music and is…read moreclean. I would recommend the shrimp tacos and guacamole appetizer is so good ! Thanks Chihuahua Cerveza ! Will be back.

Walked to this cute restaurant for dinner. The server at the counter was pleasant and greeted us…read morein. He said open seating everywhere including patio where we would order at the counter, get a number, and delivery to the table. Or full service in a certain section. We opted to sit in the patio area so we ordered at the counter. We received free chips with our order and they have a salsa bar with a few sauces plus limes. Our orders did not take long. My fish tacos meal with a draft beer and tip was about $34. My favorite were the tacos. Fish was tasty and seasoned well. Nice crunch and sauces. Chips were good. Rice and black beans could use more flavor. The patio was nice and we able to watch sports on a big screen. We all enjoyed our dinners and time there.

This place came up on a collection to follow of best tacos in Orange County.. We are working our…read moreway through the entire collection.. this did not disappoint! Home made shells are a big draw for me. Tried a few things.. Carnitas taco was the winner with the green sauce they give you on the side.. The Carne Asada taco was a close second place and that is great on its own but if you add the red sauce they give you on the side it takes it to a new level. Fish taco came in 3rd place but not by much. Very good, lightly fried and crispy... better than most. Order the chips and salsa.. that is sooo worth it... They have fresh Iced Tea which is nice as most places just go the easy route with powdered tea from A soda machine.. this is much nicer than that. Parking in front or in back.. just be aware of signs and don't park in apartments behind restaurant. Highly recommended place to try.

I'm giving 2 stars because the food itself is actually pretty good. I really wanted to like Tacos…read moreMadre, which makes the overall experience even more disappointing. My first visit should've been a warning sign tbh.. I waited 40 minutes for 5 tacos. The complaints about this place are true: dine-in customers don't seem to be prioritized, parking is a hassle, and the food takes an extremely long time to come out. I decided to give them another chance today, and somehow the service was even worse. I only had one person ahead of me in line, yet they still managed to give my order to a large group behind me because another customer ordered similar items. When I brought it up, they couldn't even find my receipt and had to ask me all over again what I ordered. What bothered me most wasn't the mistake because mistakes happen. It was the complete lack of accountability or basic customer service. No apology, no explanation, no urgency. They just told me to sit back down and I waited another 10 minutes. When my food finally came out, the employee dropped it on the table and walked away without saying a word. Good food can only carry a place so far. The lack of communication, attentiveness, and simple human decency completely ruined the experience for me.