I absolutely love this restaurant, and have been coming here regularly for the past two years. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced and tastes delicious! It's genuinely some of the highest quality Mexican food in the area. The staff are friendly and always willing to explain the menu clearly if you need help. I highly recommend you come by here for dinner!! -- The one downside is that the restaurant doesn't operate during lunch, and you have to come by in the afternoon/evening. read more

This is an incorrect address. It's actually Anepalco. It was extremely hot when we dined in here. Flavors were okay to decent, but quite overpriced for what it is (portion, basic), and them not even having AC read more

Really good Tacos! It's a small shop in a small plaza (next to the old blue bowl). The current name of the shop is Tacos by Anepalco not Fonda Moderna, they're still trying to figure out the business and name. The lady who helped us was super nice and informative. The ribeye, lengua, and tripa were all so delicious. Usually we don't like corn tortilla but theirs is really good and complements the meat very well. Excited to come back and try the bowl or burrito! read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - something, lengua and tripa - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

One of the best tacos I've ever had! The tacos had a ton of flavor! My favorites were the Wagyu, Ribeye and Barbaqoa! I wish Arizona had a small taco shop like this one here. What a gem! When I make my way back to Cali I will definitely make a stop here first :) read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Barbaqoa, Ribeye, and Wagyu tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

ok I've eaten here when it was named only Anapelco but now it's called something different on yelp but also maintaining the original name at the shop. I tried asking the cashier if there was new ownership or if the restaurant has changed but I don't think she understood or was chatty that night. When we came here before it was run down and no central air, not as clean and modern as it is now. You can see the artistry in the sticker on the window and the carefully crafted espresso and food menu! I'm hoping we understand the evolution more as time goes by! This place is def worth the try now. Amazing salsa- I liked the light green one. The pico/mixed green salsa reminded me of the sauce from tacos Los cholos. The spicy red one was mid- but still flavorful. read more

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Tried this place out for the first time today after getting some Blue Bowl across the street and was surprised to see they serve some amazing Mexican food. The lady working the cash register clarified our confusion which may happen to others who also come for the first time - apparently it is a breakfast / brunch spot called Anepalco from morning till the afternoon, which is what we initially thought we were going to eat but since we came during dinner, it was Fonda Moderna Del Sur. Anywho, the change wasn't going to deter us from trying some things out since it smelled delicious from outside. We ended up ordering the rib eye burrito along with a tripas taco, al pastor taco, and an eloté. It didn't take long for all the food to come out and it all looked very presentable and tasty. And to our satisfaction, everything ended up being really delicious. I would give this place 5 stars but I must say, it is on the expensive side for Mexican food. But if you're willing to spend a little more for some higher quality Mexican classics, then I suggest you give this place a try. read more

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My husband and I come to Fonda multiple times a month and the food and service are always great. We usually get one of the bowl options, which are filling and always delicious. I highly recommend the ribeye or filet options. They also recently remodeled the interior of the restaurant and it's very inviting. Parking can be tough in front of the restaurant, but there's a small lot behind the building where it's usually easier to find a spot. Fonda is a small spot totally worth supporting! read more

tried this place for the first time last night and I will say I'm so glad I went for it . Definitely a must try if u haven't. Yea they are a little on the expensive side but u get what u pay for they are very very good! The lengua tacos were so delicious I had to order more . The carne con chorizo were also very delicious!!! So good I had to order a burrito with that meat . 10/10 for sure! read more

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Super high quality. Flavor of the meat is so clean and flavorful. Staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations. read more

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We came here for dinner after seeing a video on Instagram. They noticed we were first timers to the restaurant so they offered recommendations on the menu. The entire staff were friendly and helpful. There's plenty of seating both inside and out. The only issue is a lack of parking since it's a small strip of businesses adjacent to CHOC/St Joseph's. Coming for dinner shouldn't be a problem most of the time. They recommended the carne asada which was intriguing since they also have prime cuts of beef as a speciality. I also had the waygu ribeye and was surprised to think the carne asada was better than the waygu. It was juicy and tender. Perfectly cooked. I also tried the tripa. I've had tripe in my pho plenty of times but never in a taco. The texture was different than what I'm used to but I loved it. It se slightly crispy from the grill and had a great smokey flavor. All in all it was a great experience with perfect service and fantastic food. We'll be coming back here often. read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Bottom to top: tripa taco, carne asada taco, waygu ribeye taco - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

Hands down, best tacos in Orange County! The flavor of the meat is what makes these tacos absolutely phenomenal! My only regrets is not getting more carne asada tacos. Right out front, you can find them smoking and grilling the meat which gives the carne asada this incredible flavor! I would HIGHLY recommend this spot for anyone who's looking for some amazing tacos! read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Al pastor, lengua, and carne asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

Tacos were amazing! I had the ribeye, filet mignon and iberico tacos - all the meats were juicy and so flavorful! Can't beat these prices either! Service was so nice. Will definitely come back again soon! read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

Absolutely delicious! Went in for take out, young woman was so kind and helpful. Two of three of us know what we wanted. I asked her to choose 3 veggie tacos for me. Soooo good and everyone else loved what they got as well. Can't wait to go back for breakfast! read more

Wow wow wow!!!!! The food here is seriously AMAZING. Very tasty and delicious. We got torta with chicken, nachos with carnitas, and the filet minon taco. All were so good. 5/5. Fresh salsa bar. Wonderful service too, everyone was very friendly. The only thing is we didn't realize is that during the day there is a different restaurant here so we went back the next day at lunch wanting tacos and realized they only open 5-10pm read more

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Best tacos ever. Tacos that you would see featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles. Prime cut meats cook over wood and charcoal! Salsas flavorful. Even the chips were superb. Friendly service. Anepalco did it again. read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Gotta eat them all! - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

Wow were these the best tacos I've had in a very very long time. It was my first time here so the women at the counter helped me order by recommending their favorites. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. Although you might be tempted to take your food to-go since you order at the counter, I strongly recommend eating in or even right outside to watch them grill some of the meat right in front of you! The salsa bar was next level. I wish I lived just a litttle bit closer because I would be here at least once a week!! read more

Ok, the only disappointment with this place, is that they do not open until 5pm -- otherwise, it would be on our weekly rotation for lunch! Tried 7 different tacos, all were just amazing. We ordered 6, and when I picked up the order at the counter, I mentioned that the reviews of the ribeye tacos were what brought us in. "Wait a few minutes, we just put some on the BBQ". My husband thought the carnitas taco was the best he has ever had. I vote that honor to the ribeye. read more

Top notch quality food. A little pricey but worth it. I highly recommend. I had the steak tacos & burrito. All delicious.

Lowkey spot on a busy street with the best taco and burrito I've had in OC. Carne asada, al pastor, and pollo tacos were fire and can't remember eating a burrito as juicy as the wagyu burrito. I really think the secret are their pinto beans. Seems family run and service is top notch. They deserve a better location cuz food is way better than puesto read more

The tacos are AMAZING! The burritos and tortas are also amazing! I make a point of eating here a minimum of once a week. Diana takes great care of us and is ready to help you pick out what works best for your palate. Do not miss eating here. read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Filet minion burrito after two bites because I was too excited to take the picture first. - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

Let me start by saying, I'm from Long Beach and have been to plenty of taquerias from LA down to San Diego. I say this with all honesty, the wagyu ribeye taco here is the single best taco I have EVER had. The lengua was stellar and the pollo a las brasas was chef's kiss. The vibe is very authentic street food, I love it. Customer service is top notch, suuuuper friendly! Don't forget to grab an agua fresca to go with your tacos! I can't wait to come back here, I'm gonna have dreams about that wagyu ribeye. Sorry, no pics. I ate the food too fast! read more

Great tacos worth every penny! I've tried each one since I live around the corner and non have disappointed 10/10

Found this place on a last minute whim..and boy I'm glad I did the tacos were amazing, the service was excellent, they were nice enough to talk us through the menu and explain their favorites, the filet mignon melted in my mouth the chicken was fantastic and the carne asada was delicious the ambiance is so nice and homey... willl definitely be back read more

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Best tacos hands down! The tacos are amazing! The quality of the meat is on an another level. Definitely recommend this taqueria! And let's not mention their dessert, the flan is a must to get. Staff was super friendly as well. Definitely going back read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

My family and I recently discovered this taqueria and went twice in one week because we enjoyed it so much. The staff are friendly and kind, the food is flavorful using quality ingredients. These are not really street tacos and you're paying a bit more, but it's worth it for the quality you're getting. They mostly have tacos and burritos with various cuts of meat. My favorite have been the lengua (my family loves) and tripas. Excited to have this restaurant around and will definitely make it a regular spot. read more

This is a hidden gem! I normally don't leave reviews but this place deserves one. Honestly, this place is better than tacos Los cholos. I highly recommend the ribeye tacos. FIREEEEEEE!!!! read more

We were at discovery cube and got hungry! We accidentally found this place and I was nervous about eating there because it looked like they just opened! And you know when you are really hungry you don't want to risk "trying a new place" because what if it's not good! We my husband and son for the carne asada and carnitas tacos. I went with a asada torta! Let me tell you... it was soooo good!! Me and my husband were amazed at how good the meat was! They cook the meat on a wood BBQ they have in the front! Gives it so much flavor! It was very good quality meat! Give it a try!! Don't judge a book by its cover, like how we initially did! read more

Closing early is an easy way to lose customers unfortunately, especially as a new business :\

This place is in the spot that Anepalco Cafe occupies. It's run by the same owners, it's just a new concept, high end, but simple, burritos and tacos done right. The food is as good as it gets, as anyone who's had Anepalco knows. The staff is super friendly and cool. I can't recommend it enough. read more

Stop! Don't look anywhere else! Seriously! My husband and I were on the hunt for some tacos and we saw Anepalco's has a taqueria pop up. The current name is temporary and will be shifting to Fonda Moderna Del Sur. You walk in and it feels like you're in Tijuana with the tacos on those infamous blue plastic plates and the little barrel salt shakers! Salsas are in molcajetes. But let's get to the important stuff: the food. We ordered a couple different tacos. Wagyu Ribye, Wagyu Lengua, Pollo a las brasas, filet mignon, and barbacoa. We also got guacamole appetizer. The guacamole appetizer gave elevated vibes but with a definite kick! If you don't like spicy ask if they can reduce the jalapeño. Back to the tacos. My husband who is a taco aficionado, said he had the best taco of his life here, the wagyu ribeye. I'll have to agree with him. The flavors were FLAVORING! The meats were juicy, the beans were such a great addition to these tacos, it changes the flavor profile in a positive way. And then you wash it alll down with an agua fresca?!! They had pineapple melon and it was DIVINE! I mean I cannot say enough good things about this place. Oh and the prices?!? Extremely reasonable! My wallet was happy. Seriously the best bang for your buck! The service was amazing! The employee who helped us was so nice and told us more about the concept. Literally can't wait to come again! read more

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Unbelievable good tacos!!! Wish they were open additional hours. We've been back several times, and everything we've tried has been fresh, well prepared and delicious. read more

Wow! Wow! I need to rant and rave about this place. They have amazing wagyu rib steaks and the tortillas are excellent. Tortillas matter when it comes to tacos. The tripa tacos are the best I ever had. read more

This is a craft taco place that is more than worth the "premium" price. At $5-6 a pop, you can get a 5 inch taco with Iberico pork, wagyu lengua, and filet mignon. Every bite was rich and flavorful and they take extra care to balance the flavor, like by adding pickled onions to the fattier meats. My wife and I will definitely becoming here on a regular basis. read more

Service was amazing. The food is quality and prepared nicely. Background music played on record player and you can select a record if you wanted. read more

Mexican here who has eaten a lot of tacos in her lifetime, but these by far are the best tacos I've had, from the tortilla to the juicy meat and everything on top. They're fairly new, and since we have found them we have been up 3 times that same week and now go at least once a week (doesn't help that we live around the corner) Every bite is packed with flavor, so bring your stretchy pants. P.s. on top of it all everyone there is super friendly and attentive. Don't hesitate to ask for recommendations Will be my go to spot and I can't stop recommending it enough. Give them a try read more

Anepalco is amazing for breakfast... but these tacos were out of this world. Best tacos and tortas in OC! read more

Fonda Moderna Del Sur - Al Pastor, Wagyu lengua, barbacoa tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orange, California

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was treated to Valentines Dinner to go, and 1 mishap and no phone number shown. ordered 2 portal (carne asada fantastic) and filet mignon taco. unfortunately the other portal ( a ribeye was recommended) looked, tasted like stringy dry pork which neither of us could (or wanted to eat) perhaps, another change and sit down, if mgmt would help with recommendation and partial reimbursement read more

This is a must try taco place! The meat is very tender and juicy, and each taco has its unique flavor. The Diablo sauce is also amazing! read more

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WOW, this place is a bomb. The best taco I ever had. Juicy steak and delicious sauce on top. We also tried their Cauliflower burritos another fantastic meal. I will definitely coming back. read more

The food is great it's a must try has a small nice ambiance and the family here has great service very kind