My daughter is playing league down here at some beautiful facility and I parked in front of this…read moreMexican restaurant and decided to give them a try. There's not many choices down. Here might be the best Carnitas burrito I've ever had in my life a must try and I'm probably gonna come back just to eat here again and I live an hour away EY

Good! We really liked it! Also, service is wonderful! Everyone is making a dedicated effort to…read moremake sure you have a good experience!

I am embarrassed that I knew Casita's opened up over a year ago, and just today I tried it for the…read morefirst time, and not only is the food good. It's extremely good. Like rivals anything or better in So OC. First, their chips. Served hot, thick, and made right there. Exceptionally good chips. Then my order : Enchiladas Poblanos, which are enchiladas with Mole sauce. Served on a very nice plate, these mole enchiladas were LEGIT. Rice and beans, extremely good. Looking forwards to returning and trying everything else.

First time at Casita's this weekend and think it may be my new go to Mexican spot…read more Loved the chips! Salsa wasn't too spicy for me or my tolerance went up but the salsa bar has many options and is pretty tasty. My husband and I split an original burrito with asada. I prefer when my burritos are pretty creamy/soupy inside so I added sour cream and asked for more beans instead of rice. Came out exactly how I wanted it! Service was quick and very friendly. Have to go back to try the chilaquiles, guac, and agua Frescas!

Ordering and service was professional and courteous. Reasonable pricing…read more Food, as always, was amazingly delicious! Get the churros for that sweet tooth craving.

The food and service was great!!!! The cooks really work…read morehard to make the food amazing!!!!! We ordered the chicken burrito and carne asada burrito, both were really good and HUGH! Totally recommend this place

If you're looking for authentic, fantastic Mexican food in San Juan Capistrano, El Zabandeja is…read moreabsolutely worth your time. This is the kind of place where the food speaks for itself. As a local gringo, sure--I wouldn't mind a few pictures on the menu--but honestly, it doesn't matter. Just pick something and go for it. Everything I've tried has been excellent, and you really can't go wrong. What makes it even better is that it's truly family-owned and operated. And I mean that literally--you'll see them in the front, in the back, and serving tables. There's something special about that level of care and pride in what they're doing. It's incredibly important to support places like this, especially in South Orange County and particularly in San Juan Capistrano. Restaurants like this are what give the area its character. Take your time when you go--make it a date night or bring family when they're in town. If you want real, authentic, fantastic food, this is the spot.

The seafood was fresh and full of flavor, and everything tasted very well prepared. I highly…read morerecommend trying the agua chile con salsa negro -- it had great flavor and was one of my favorite dishes. The camarones a la diabla and camarones al ajillo were also both delicious, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. If you enjoy seafood, this is definitely a place worth trying. I would gladly come back again.

Quick service! Came in for a quick lunch with the fam…read more Parking lot: seems small but traffic came and went without any parking issues. Ambiance: cute Mexican spot with Spanish music and 3 tvs on. Food: Food came out quickly. Wasn't bad tasting either. If you're in the mood for quick Mexican- stop by and check this spot out.

This is one of the best spots in south county! They have some really fantastic flavors and…read moreabsolutely clutch items that you want from a taqueria. Highly recommend.

Hidden spot located in a church! Parking can suck - I would get here a little earlier for lunch to…read moreavoid the mess that is parking. There's limited spots and some spots are reserved for clergy, daycare, etc. Tacos are a bit on the pricey side, but they're honestly some of the best tacos in the OC. There's a punch card available where you get $10 off after 8 visits. Best Tacos: - Questaco w/ Birria - birria is super flavorful (beef) and perfect with that green salsa and the consume. The cheese is melty and the tacos perfectly crispy. - Fish Taco - Classic fish taco that's perfectly battered and fried with great flavor. Overall, since our first visit, it's become our go to taco spot and we can never go wrong with it. Covered seating + outdoor seating available. Bathroom available via the room onto your left if you're sitting in the covered seating area. On our first trip we walked alllllll the way down the church just to wash our hands since we sat outside, lol. So don't be foolish like us!

We felt like having tacos on a Tuesday evening and found this place on Yelp. It's the type of…read morerestaurant where you would not notice it when driving by. But good thing for the Yelp platform and the Internet. It had just sprinkled recently and so all the outdoor tables were wet. We were so glad that they also have covered semi indoor seating. Parking was plentiful since we came in the evening and it looks like this is the parking lot for a school also during the day. We ordered at the register and were helped by a couple different staff members. One gentleman took over since it seemed like he was able to explain things better about the menu. I ended up getting a fish taco and a shrimp taco. I should've asked, but didn't realize that the tacos were fried. I was a little surprised because most fish tacos I've eaten are usually served on a tortilla that is not fried. It was a little too greasy for my liking but still tasty! We also ordered birria taquitos to share, which were fried obviously. My family also ordered Carne Asada tacos and birria quesotacos. It didn't seem like there were any taco Tuesday specials for the dishes we ordered. The total amount seemed pretty expensive. Maybe I'll come back to try the ceviche. There are accessible restrooms, which was great since our hands were very greasy afterwards and the small thin napkins weren't sufficient. From the inside dining area, we saw a dance class taking place in the main church assembly room (I think that's what it was). it appeared to be a hula or Polynesian dance class.

I enjoyed the woman who helped me as well as their chicken tacos. Very tasty and they have lunch…read morespecials as well. I will be back!

I placed an online delivery order from Tacos & Co that included 2 crunchy potato tacos, 1 bean and…read morecheese burrito, 2 servings of flan, a side of sour cream, and a large Diet Coke. The order arrived on time, which I appreciated, but unfortunately several issues made the experience disappointing. The flan containers had tipped in the bag, and the caramel sauce leaked onto the napkins and other food bags. Both crunchy potato tacos were overcooked and visibly burnt, my side of sour cream was missing, and there was no straw included for the drink. I haven't tried the bean and cheese burrito yet, so I can't comment on that item. I usually enjoy Tacos & Co and have had positive experiences in the past, which is why I chose to order again--especially with the $8 off $25 coupon. That said, this order fell short of the quality I've come to expect.

It's been a while since we last stopped by and grabbed some food from Taqueros Mexican Restaurant…read more The kids wanted Mexican food for dinner but we originally were headed to our go-to, Adolpho's. We decided to grab birria tacos instead. Taqueros, is off of Marguerite across from the car dealerships in Mission Viejo. Outdoor seating is available, however, I can't recall if they ever added heaters out front. The weather was too windy and cold to eat outside anyway. I couldn't make up my mind. Eventually, I chose the shrimp tacos as a couple people in my party grabbed the Birria tacos. Service from the staff was friendly, patient and fast. Birria tacos - three came in an order with the consomé along with lime, onions and cilantro. My son was so reluctant to eat here cause he has his favorites elsewhere, but that kid devoured all three tacos. My oldest kid was so excited to eat their birria, they scarfed it down and finished before everyone else. Shrimp tacos - I ordered two of these. The shrimp was PERFECTLY cooked. They were plump, juicy, tasty, seasoned well and sat in a bed of veggies with their sauce. I like to squeeze lime for the acidity or the green salsa from the salsa bar. Salsas - I love that green one. It's very mild for me and I could literally eat it by the spoonfuls. I can't remember how the red (hot) one tastes like. It's been too long and I forgot to grab some this time around. Overall, Taqueros, is still a place we love for Mexican food. It's not fancy, but it's delicious. They will definitely continue to stay in our rotation.

Hidden gem! The food is authentic and Mexican traditional. The taste and presentation reminded me…read moreof my grandmothers cooking. I am in awe on how delicious the food was and I'm looking forward to the next time I'm in the area to try it again. The service was friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa. Prices were fair and staff provided a warm and friendly ambiance.

The Machaca burrito was amazing.. shared half wi the my fiance and it actually did the trick -…read morealthough it isn't massive by any means.. it is a great size for the price. With the salsa bar with all fantastic choices and (still warm) grilled onions and jalepeños.. I have no idea how this place has a 3.5 stars. It is definitely not the quality, lack of quality salsa bar or serving size.. so this deserves 5 stars in my opinion compared to everything else outside of Los Golondrinas in south county. Their Machaca burrito is better, but no salsa bar, freebies or indoor seating.

I've been to the other location a few years ago and thought the food was good and price fair…read more But I walked into find the prices on the board here and immediately walked out. Food may be good, but the cost is about 50% too high. I'm sure the staff and everything is great, it's just their valuation is out of control. Given the place was empty is also a good indicator I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Jalapeno's Mexican Food *May 9th, 2026…read more*10:45am- Saturday *3 Stars Environment: *Large Sized Parking Lot *Quick Service *Dated Interior *Take Out Order Food/Drink: *Chips & Cheese (Small Side of Beans, Small Side of Rice) *Shredded Beef Tacos *Shredded Chicken Tacos I ordered takeout from this place after some of my extended family tried it a couple of weeks ago while they were visiting from out of town. The service was quick, and the location itself was convenient with plenty of parking available. The inside of the restaurant felt a little outdated with older furniture and decorations, but overall the experience was still smooth. The food itself was somewhere between okay and good. The chips were a little on the oily side, while the shredded beef tacos were surprisingly less flavorful and a bit drier compared to the chicken taco. The portions were average, and the pricing felt a little steep for tacos, but overall it still satisfied the craving for Mexican food in the area. Not necessarily the most memorable Mexican food spot, but still a decent option if you're nearby and looking for something quick and convenient.

Terrible. Can't get to go orders correct. Wasted money for not so good Mexican food!!! Do your…read morejob!!!