If you want fake, unauthentic Mexican Food come here! Been living in Lake Forest for six years and I always told myself not to try this place bc I know a good Mexican restaurant when I see one. I caved the other day bc I was desperate for chilaquiles! Let's get into the food, beans are from a can, their rice is instant from a box. The chilaquiles were just tortilla chips topped with canned sauce. Customer service, owner was very dry when I initially walked in, and I noticed he was like that with other customers too. They messed up my order and I did not receive an apology from him. I guess he just isn't friendly and the food was def not worth it! Never again! read more

El Conejito Mexican Restaurant - Their version of chilaquiles. Not authentic and canned food with tortilla chips. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Was in the same shopping center for a yelp elite event and thought to try this place as I was starving. Ordered the carne asada burrito which was ok for the price $11. Owner was very friendly and would come again if in the area and if I was craving a burrito just to munch on. If you can travel I would recommend other spots but it's still ok for the area. They have other options on their menu as well. read more

Immaculate food. Me and my siblings got breakfast burritos, chips, salsa, guacamole and beans. Chips looked handmade and tasted great. Very cheep and very delicious!! If you are in the area this restaurant is a must. Staff was so kind and was very patient with all my young siblings. overall 10/10 read more

Big taco, 2 big halves carne asada quesadilla, green and red salsa has flavor too. Charging your Tesla is nearby

This place serves authentic Mexican food We had a great experience eating a foot long burrito for breakfast. The Carnitas was delicious and I'm glad they did it perfect carnitas, rice and a bit of lettuce and cheese. Location was very pleasant and clean. Service was excellent. read more

Taco and tostada shells are always stale. Salsa bar is pretty good. Prices are good on most items.

What a great little place. I stopped in for lunch today and ordered the chicken enchilada plate with chips, salsa, and a drink. The couple that operate this eatery are very kind and work to please their customers with authentic Mexican food and fair prices. My meal was enjoyable, and I appreciate the heart and soul this couple put into their food and customers. Highly recommended read more

El Conejito Mexican Restaurant - the counter and menus - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I'd recommend El Conejito if you're craving tacos or a burrito. This was my first time stopping by and didn't disappoint. Food had flavor and generous in size. Service was good and prices are affordable. Restaurant is casual. I'd suggest calling in your order when going on lunch. read more

I grew up in Los Angeles, then lived in New York for 12 years and the Mexican food was horrible there. My family moved back to California in 1983 and we were desperate for good Mexican food. The closest place to our new home in Laguna Hills was a little place called El Conejo. The food was to die for. I ate there regularly for a number of years until they closed. I was heartbroken. Then one day while driving through Lake Forest, I spotted a sign that said El Conejito. Could it be the same? I went in and instantly recognized the menu. I ordered the special, a shredded beef and bean burrito, wet with rice and beans. It was exactly as I remembered. Then I moved to San Diego. After recently moving back to Orange County, I was in the area today and stopped in. Still the same great authentic food. Still the same seriously hot salsa. Same flavorful beans. Same burrito special. The portions seemed a little smaller than I remembered, but I walked out stuffed and happy. This is old school mexican food. Nothing fancy, but oh so delicious. I'm looking forward to being a regular customer again. read more

Small joint and well worth it! The salsa bar is the best with carrots, and great spicy and mild salsa. I've loved everything: the breakfast burritos, the specials are great, chile rellanos, tacos and free, fresh chips! read more

I would give zero stars if I could. I ordered a bacon, egg & potato burrito. I asked for no cheese. He charged me the same price for a burrito with cheese and when I ask why he said "Yep". Last time I go here because he is a rude business owner. I wont tolerate rude business owners. The food is not worth being treated poorly by the owner of the business. I love supporting local businesses but you have lost my support read more

The last child of El Conejo. If you have a spirited soul, you know. May the Lord be with you. Amen.

Best hole in the wall spot in town! I've been going here since I was a kid and the quality and consistency is unbeatable all for a fair price. read more

If you're looking to get the best bang for your buck this is not the place i ordered a chili relleno ala cart it was still $8. I ordered it to go so I didn't notice the size of it until I got home. The coating on the outside was so thin. I feel like they probably cut the egg batter with a lot of milk or something. And the chili was so small and under stuffed with cheese. Really disappointing, never going back there again. You want massive portions for the price? Go across the street down to Angelo's burgers. They have quesadillas the size of a pizza. I am not even kidding and that's with meat probably only about 11 bucks or something like that. read more

I really tried to back and support mom and pop but the old dude that works there sees me all the time and he is always rude. They also have some health code issues. I was at the salsa station getting a dirty look from the older gentleman that presumably owns the place and I caught a wiff of something terrible. Also not the first time I've picked up on questionable smells from my food there like they wash everything with an old dirty rag or something. Food seems to be reheated too. Sucks man, I was dead set on being a good patron but they made it difficult. read more

Not sure if they are reacting to reviews or if people (like me) caught him on a bad day previously, but the guy that seemed so surly before is now super nice and courteous. I tried them again and he was very pleasant. Thanks for this! The food is also very good! Traditional Mexican. Very good, especially for around here. Thanks for making the adjustments in friendliness! I'll be back!! read more

El Conejito is delicious!!! First of all- the salsa is to kill for. With three choices, everyone in our family can enjoy the heat they prefer. I love the basic bean tostado. It is bigger than most tostados and is fresh with the crispy corn tortilla. I also always have a ground beef taco. It is yummy! One in our party had a ground beef and bean burrito and loved it though I must warn that it has green bell peppers. One in our party had the carne asada street tacos and she loved them. Also in our order was a Mexican pizza!!! Delicious and huge. We also had the taquitos with cheese and guacamole and sour cream. Back in the 70's and 80's we used to walk to the original El Conejo located in Orange. It was our fav fast food and the price was right. Even one of our sons worked there for a period of time. We were devastated when it closed though Marco's Taco Co was good too. We have been the happiest campers since discovering El Conejito exists! We eat there a few times a week. I love that the recipes are the same ones from 45-50 years ago. Delicious! You've gotta head there. You won't be disappointed! read more

Just had a delicious breakfast burrito. Also, they have fantastic chips and salsa. Can't wait to go back and try more.

Still going here for over 30 yrs usually once a week so they must be doing something right.

I consider this place a hidden gem, often referred to as a "hole in the wall." I discovered it by chance when I went next door to buy water and was enticed by the delicious aroma coming from inside. I decided to try their tortas and was pleasantly surprised. The tortas were generously filled with a substantial portion of carne asada, and the flavor was outstanding. Unlike many other places that skimp on the meat and overfill with lettuce and beans, El Conejito ensures you get a good amount of meat. While I don't usually write restaurant reviews, El Conejito deserves special recognition. I am happy to continue supporting this small business in our community. Excellent food! read more

I've been coming here for a little over 2 years now and love. The quality and service is excellent every time! The food is great and today grabbed a steak quesadilla and it was delicious! I've never had a bad thing on their menu and even my fiancé now loves this place. read more

El Conejito Mexican Restaurant - Steak Quesadilla w/ lettuce, tomorrow and sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Everything tastes like they are microwaved , store bought, or Frozen. Some foods they'll skimp out on so much meat. Got supreme nachos it was mainly lettuce and sour cream bit of Meat and Kraft Cheese not even melted. Supreme tostadas are okay a lot of lettuce not enough Meat. I also one time had a " steak Quesadilla" it had no steak and the smallest amount of cheese and of course store bought tortillas. The only thing I enjoyed going the times I went was the Torta and burrito. Old man is rude and the two Older ladies are as well and they say some questionable things in Spanish which I can understand. Eating in there as well, will feel like you are in an oven. read more

Great home cooked meal! We had a green burrito, Mexican pizza! Chile rellano enchiladas and a ground beef burrito. So tasty and such a friendly staff prices were very inexpensive also!! read more

I've passed by here hundreds of times over the last 10 years. Today I decided to try it. The price for a basic ground beef taco combo was decent. The beans were great. The tacos were commercial hard shells and I didn't like the beef seasoning. Portions were about right. The owner was gruff (similar to the Burger Town lady lol), but that didn't make or break things. I'm hoping their other items are better, but I don't think I'll come back here for awhile. read more

The tacos here were tasty and made quickly. Prices are fair and the service nice. They had a great salsa bar, be sure to stock up to add even more flavor. The crispy tacos were my favorite and the free chips a nice touch. All made to order, great cheap and filling meal in the area. read more

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I've been coming here for a few months. Great authentic food! One of my favorite items is the shredded beef tacos. A great perk about El Conejito is that they also serve breakfast all day. The place is a little small, so I mostly take my orders to go. I'd consider this eatery a small treasure in Lake Forest. read more

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Amazing place. Small little place that I always missed driving by. Me and my bf we're looking for something new to eat and just drove into this plaza randomly. Had a chorizo burrito. It was small but it was very cheap. My bf got chilaquiles and he enjoyed them as well. The beans were soooo good lol. Felt like home. The man taking our order is upfront and I like that, I'm assuming he's the owner. No bs just good Mexican food and decent prices. I will definitely be coming back. read more

I really like this place and I really love that it's close to my house and prices are reasonable. The beef taquitos are really good and their guacamole is homemade and fresh. The salsas are good I like the green one and I really like the red one. They have a mild red and a spicy red. I also like their cheese enchiladas and Albondigas soup... I make homemade of them to get soup and I do like a little more cabbage in it ...They have a great chili Verde special on Wednesdays homemade chili Verde yummy!! My one comment would be that they need to lessen the salt. They put in the food and let people salt their own food to their liking the beans and the shredded chicken are super super salty. Also the Albondigas soup could use a little less salt. Other than that they have really good food here! Also, if you like breakfast burritos, they have good breakfast burritos:) read more

Excellent service, affordable price, and huge selection. We love coming here for breakfast burritos. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and service is fast. I'm glad to see this local spot continue to do well. read more

If you want microwaved food then this is the place to go. Both my Chile relleno and enchilada were placed in a microwave. This only after I get home and see I've been given tacos instead of my order. Return to the establishment and not even a sorry for the screw up. The guy taking orders absolutely lacks any personality. Doesn't say hello doesn't ask what your order is . He just stares until you tell him what you want. I've been in Lake Forest for 25 years. This place has gone downhill quickly read more

El Conejito Mexican Restaurant - Chills repleno and enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Ok I mean grandma made better, but the service made me feel like home. I'd actually go back just for the feels. The food was good, but the people is what made it better, IMO! read more

Just like the former El Conejo restaurants, but smaller. Love the Chimichangas and the shredded beef tacos.

Hole in the wall Mexican spot next to the Tesla chargers. Cost effective Mexican food - exactly what you would expect. I had a breakfast burrito and it was good. Will return. read more

Been many years since i've been back to this little place. Since a Tesla charger here, I'm back. This place deserves stars and credit for what it is. The prices are very reasonable for this day and age. It's not fair to compare it to Javier's or El Ranchito. It's Just good, takeout, old school Mexican food cooked fresh. Salsa is very good. read more

This place has the best food ever , I moved here from New Orleans and I love good food I've been here 26 years and I have never had Mexican Food this good here in Cali I've ate cheap and very expensive Mexican food and by far this is the best food I've ever had my mom Was Mexican but raised Cajun love you guys read more

Bad food I sad no lettuce and got sick and night emergency room and some other night

Front counter guy was not much help with ordering and the food all was on Pre made processed hard shell taco not real Mexican tortillas . The food had cheddar cheese not authentic mexican . Beans from a can . Meat was just ok and I felt disgusting after eating it . So sad I wished this place was good because I work nearby and wanted to be able to eat regularly here . I dropped my cell phone and it fell under the table . The floors were so filthy , i would never eat here again. No pride in their restaurant from the salsa bar from a can to the filth . Sad . No pride read more

El Conejito Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Breakfast burrito was delicious! I will definitely go back again! Friendly service and quick!

I ate at El Conejito Restaurant on 24331 Muirlands Blvd. Unit 1 in Lake Forest. The cashier was super nice and friendly. Juan the manager allowed me to take the photos. I ordered the #C Combination Dinner: El Tamal and a Cheese Enchilada with beans & rice. The tamal; chicken chucks with red sauce and it was very flavorful. Enchilada; cheese inside all covered with red sauce and yellow cheese, it had a very good taste. I ordered a diet soda to balance my meal. For dessert; A Apple empanada; cooked apple with a sweet sauce inside, covered with cinnamon and powdered sugar. It was nice & crispy and delicious! I left to take the outside photos. I drove off to rite my review. Robert H. read more

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Great food for cheap prices. I love the burritos. Quesadillas are amazing and my favorite is the combo plate with enchilada. They are so delicious. The ground bees crunchy tacos are mouth watering and so good. I'm huge on beans though, my only complaint would be the beans have a powder taste and I wish they were cooked more naturally. Everything else is just amazing and perfect "for the budget" prices!! I had one negative experience recently of getting food home and beginning to eat when I found a long dark black/brown hair in my food. I never complained but I didn't go back fir anime because if it until recently and I had to check really good for no hair :( If they wore hair nets it would be so much better but overall I'd give 4/5/. read more