La Carreta

Our experience at Rosa Madera was absolutely delightful! We went on a Saturday night, and although…read moreit was busy with lots of people, the wait was still very reasonable. The live music was so entertaining and really added to the atmosphere. The vibes throughout the restaurant were amazing, and our server was wonderful; very attentive, friendly, and brought such incredible energy to the experience. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. We definitely recommend the papas enchiladas as an appetizer they were so good! And the drinks were beyond amazing. Overall, we had such a great time at Rosa Madera and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for great food, drinks, music, and an amazing atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

I was warned by several people not to go and eat at this location..! So I wanted to try and see…read moreif it was all true about the servers literally kicking you out after two hours EVEN if you still ordering food, drinks or dessert. Food and drinks are fine no problem there.!! Karla our waitress forgot to bring the tortillas that were included with my dish. I asked for a mineralized lemonade, never got it till I ask for it again.!! We were told to please wrap it up and leave cuz they more customers waiting to get it. We were at almost 500dls on the bill and we still were to leave.!! They just lost another valuable customer.!!! Food 100% good Customer service C-

Bar area

Birria Chimichangas (Los Favoritos).

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Amazing Quesso and Rajas Appetizer

Casa Ramos Restaurant

4.6(290 reviews)

4.4 mi

This establishment recently moved location from South Main to North Main in Santa Ana, now located…read moreinside Main Place Mall. I'm telling you where, so you can find it and go if you're looking for a delicious Mexican restaurant. Santa Ana has plenty of authentic Mexican fast service dining places and food trucks that are pretty tasty, but when you are looking for something along the lines of a not-too-pricey restaurant with respectable cocktails and a Mexican food menu that delivers variety, quality, taste, along with a nice, clean, well-decorated establishment with excellent customer service, this is it. I'm an enchilada person, I look high and low for the next best thing to a homemade enchilada -- Casa Ramos doesn't disappoint. The crunchy beef tacos are also a favorite of mine. Someone once said, "You can really tell by the chips and salsa if a Mexican restaurant is going to be good or not." Their chips and salsa are so good, you have to stop yourself from filling up on them before your food comes out. The portions are sufficient. Most times, I need to box my leftovers up. Try this place, and let me know if you disagree.

Honestly i wanted to love it but i dont. Pros- service was great. The chips were freshly made (they…read morewere delicious so most likely the nachos would be great). The cheeseburger was a great deal - kids loved it. Actually pretty decent for the price point. I think server messed up my order (i was supposed to get a trio of different meat tacos but got asada only). The carne asada however is not a meat to get. Too dry.

Inside New location Main Place Mall

Pork Belly Tacos

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Crispy chicken taco and beef enchilada

Tacos Madre Kitchen & Cantina

A huge spacious spot - it's bigger than it looks from the outside, and with a fun Mexican fiesta…read moretheme. Service was excellent - taking orders and handling needs was not a problem for all the staff here. The World Cup was showing on all the screens, which was appreciated. But the tacos here really shine - fresh, and flavorful and unique. Can't wait to come back!

What in the hail guys? I went from celebrating my birthday here with my BFF to her getting charge…read moreafter charge into the thousands because of this restaurant. The waitress was sweet. She kept checking in on "her girls." Yelp, you drew us in with the cute passionfruit goldfish and tajin drinks only to be stuck in the middle of some sort of bait and switch. The enchiladas I got were incredible. The drink was delicious. The ambiance? Curated like an Instagram feed. But looks like this place is now permanently closed and many others are reporting fraud as well. Ugh

QUESABIRRIA

KETO TACO

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MARGARITA FLIGHT

Tacos Los Cholos - Anaheim

Locally owned & operated

Great food, great music, great people and service Would…read morerecommend this spot to anyone looking for solid tacos

Best tacos is orange county Great service also genesis…read morewas great Great night out for tacos

Michelada

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Amor y Tequila

4.4(241 reviews)

2.6 mi

So it was a little underwhelming when we first walked in on a Wednesday afternoon. But the…read morebartender/server was super friendly and made great drinks! We ordered fish tacos and four cocktails. Fish tacos were delicious!!! Salsa matcha! Fish wasn't all batter. Generous amount of shredded cabbage. Hot and fresh! Loved it! Drinks were great. We asked for less sweet and he seemed to honor that as they were close to how we like it (on the tart side). They have a good happy hour and lots of food to choose from outside of that. Ambiance was quiet at this time but I'm sure weekends get packed. Lots of tvs and the music was good, nice jams and not too loud (I'm old lol). We'd definitely drop in again to day drink and try more food.

Food was bad on Easter Sunday at 8: am. Cook was lazy Served…read morerecycled potatoes Cold & w rosemary!! Ribeye cold & Fatty Enfrijoladas beans cold & thick Pozole thick & recycled & too too spicy to eat For the price? Very bad !

Passionfruit margarita. Bar area

Taco trio

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Pineapple margarita

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen

5 star food is GREAT!! They have these bacon wrapped shrimps that are to die for! We tried the…read morefajitas today and they were amazing, order the shrimp and steak you won't regret it. We also tried the mole enchiladas today and they are so good! Definitely a place we will keep coming back to for years to come! Our bartender was so nice and recognized us even though we haven't been there for a while, she's amazing! Thank you and happy eating!

I was staying in the area and came across this restaurant while looking for a place with good…read morereviews. Since I wasn't familiar with the area, I was a little hesitant but from the moment we walked in, I was impressed! The restaurant was beautiful, clean, and smelled absolutely amazing. Even on a busy Sunday night we were seated right away. I shared the chicken fajitas with my 3-year-old daughter, and oh my goodness, the flavor was incredible! Everything was seasoned perfectly and my daughter loved every bite. I also tried my husband's chicken torta, and it was just as delicious! I can't forget the chips and salsa. The chips were freshly made, and the salsa had great flavor without being too spicy. Our waiter was incredibly kind and provided excellent customer service, which made the experience even better. From the atmosphere and cleanliness to the delicious food and friendly staff, everything exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the area! If you're nearby or visiting, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed!

Cazcanes Blanco, Reposado, Anejo... All 100 Proof

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Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(582 reviews)

1.9 mi

Fantastic service they cater for the company that I work for the tacos are sensational. The staff…read moreis great. Look forward to every safety meeting that they will be there for our lunch.

Navarros never disappoints...whether you eat it in restaurant...take it to go or get it delivered…read moreby uber eats/postmates! Service is always great and get your order right! Birria - always a good choice but be careful if you order more than 2, serious food coma. Consume is packed with flavor and yes i admit i drink it! Taquitos - my kids love the shredded beef one's! Carne asada with anything is bomb here...one of the best carne spots around! Beans - i mention their beans because they are top 3 hands down...awesome flavor and perfect texture! This is the actual cause of my food comas! Navarros is bomb, trust my Elite status and give this place a shot...if you don't like it you're probably should stick with the other well known brands.

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Birria Combo A

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Super fries with asada

Tacos Manuel

4.5(667 reviews)

3.9 mi

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Great tacos and quick service! The pollo and asada were both juicy and well-seasoned, with fresh…read moretoppings and salsa that had real kick. The owner was very friendly so will be back for sure.

I came here on a Friday to pick up two burritos. I ordered a Carne Asada and a chicken burrito and…read morethe total came to under $20. The burritos are packed next to grilled vegetables which made the tortilla soggy (recommendation: separate the grilled vegetables from the burrito). The burritos was packed with ingredients but very bland. My husband said his chicken burrito was fine and would give it 3 out of 5 stars, too. They also offer 3 different sauces, too. Glad we tried it.

Taco truck (Sep 2025)

Carne Asada & Al Pastor Tacos with grilled onions & jalapeño

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Cabeza quesadilla. Extra charge for cabeza

Restaurante Las Cazuelas

4.2(153 reviews)

2.6 mi

I may be white but I know good Mexican food when I taste it. These were the best el pastor tacos…read moreI've ever had in my life. Service was kind of slow but so worth it. Everything was made fresh- even our chips and salsa. Our waiter was so kind and welcoming. The ambiance felt very local Mexican, homey, and colorful. Las Cazuelas is truly a treasure.

I used to LOVE coming to this place... until I realized their customer service seriously sucked…read more First off, the food is honestly a little on the salty side, but I kept coming back because I liked the place. Then this happened. I brought my family here for dinner, and when we were closing out the check, the server failed to mention that gratuity was automatically added for a party of 6. I didn't realize it until I was about to sign and saw that I was about to leave ANOTHER tip on top of the automatic gratuity. I was like, oh HELL NO, I'm not tipping $80+ So I asked the server to refund the entire transaction and rerun the payment correctly. She told me she couldn't do that, but said she could refund the extra tip instead. I said okay, trusting that she knew what she was doing. We left. Fast forward about 4-6 months later. I come back with different family members, and the MANAGER comes over and tells me I have an outstanding balance of around $150. At first I genuinely thought he was joking. Nope. Apparently, when the server was supposed to refund the extra tip, she accidentally refunded the ENTIRE BILL and kept the tip. ‍ Now explain to me HOW that was my problem?! I specifically told her I wanted the entire transaction refunded so we could start over, and SHE chose to handle it differently. That was THEIR mistake, not mine. And the worst part? Instead of pulling me aside privately and explaining what happened, the manager brought this up IN FRONT OF THE FAMILY I WAS WITH. So now I'm sitting there being told I owe $150+ in front of my guests because of an error THEIR employee made months earlier. Talk about embarrassing. Thank God I'm in a position where I could afford to pay it, so I paid the outstanding amount AND my new bill that day -- over $300 out of pocket -- just to resolve the whole situation. I paid everything they said I owed for both visits, and I have never gone back since. And I WILL NEVER go back. Between the salty-ass food and the customer service, I'll take my money somewhere else. Just sharing my TRUE experience because I think customers deserve to know what happened.

Chips and salsa.

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Avila's El Ranchito

3.8(584 reviews)

3.6 mi

We had an amazing time at avillas last night. We normally go to the one in orange, but we're…read moretraveling by and decided to stop over for dinner! We decided to sit at the bar and had a great few hours - enjoying the atmosphere. I ordered the jalapeno margarita, then switched to madelo beer. The jalapeno margarita was delicious. I love it extra spicy and love jalapenos! I also ordered the mole enchiladas that were absolutely delicious! The chips were fresh and delicious, as they also have a chip station in the bar where the kitchen delivers fresh chips to the bar area. The service is amazing and they have such quality food. I can't wait to go back. Thank you avilas!

Availa's El Ranchito is a great place for great Mexican food, drinks in a good environment…read more The building itself is somewhat hidden behind bushes, but once you step inside, it feels like an old church. The high ceilings and the unexpected on-site tortilla-making stations really add to the apartment's unique and cool vibe. The crowd starts building shortly after 6PM on a Friday so come early! The hostess is nice and greets everyone. The free chips & salsa is great....food portion size is generous. I always get chile relleno. It tastes great with a slight hint of heat...the sides of rice and beans are decent!

Mini beans & cheese burritos, assorted flautas & crispy potato tacos

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Love their salsa

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George Y.

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29

6

9 years ago

Ordered shrimp burrito Lady wanted $9. I thought "this must be one hell of a shrimp burrito!" Paid the $9. Shrimp was tough and firm. Very few shrimp. Mostly rice. Burrito size was standard, not large. Flavor was ok, But the shrimp quality was terrible. Those you who eat shrimp know what I'm talking about. If you want a shrimp burrito or tacos, don't come here. It wasn't worth $1 let alone $9. read more

Brian S.

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3

0

8 years ago

Delicious food! The meat salsa chips good customer service friendly the best in Orange County!! Anytime you are thinking where to get some good Mexican food fast this is the spot don't be fooled by the lack of store front is my go to spot will be back tomorrow probably I considered giving 4 stars but nah this place deserves 5! read more

Brandon S.

579

100

71

8 years ago

This is my favorite taco truck from the customer service to the yellow salsa pollo tacos everything is amazing oh and don't forget the made-to-order chips. Family business mother and son support these guys and conveniently located on Central Ave off Bristol St behind the AutoZone read more

Karem C.

0

1

11 years ago

La comida y el servicio los mejores carmen y lulu muy buenas cosineras y el trato de lo mejor!!!! They're the best.

Maria D.

76

7

0

6 years ago

A hidden jewel no doubt. Excellent food and service. Make sure to try the choriquezo tacos my personal favorite.

Daniel P.

1

0

12 years ago

This place is awesome !! Best food.i been eating here for a year and half and havent go tired of the food!!

Kathy H.

285

15

9

7 years ago

I'm addicted to their green sauce. The tacos are already good but the green sauce kicks it up a notch.

Thai D.

35

12

23

11 years ago

Love how you can still find $1 tacos in 2015. One of the juiciest, freshest tacos I've eaten!

Tony L.

0

10

5

3 years ago

Food was great for my wife's baby shower. Everyone loved the flavors! Definitely recommend!

Adair H.

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4

0

7 years ago

Good service and Good Food. Friendly, nice and helpful workers.

Crystal W.

17

5

0

8 years ago

best mexican food. never had promblem with them.

Houston D.

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31

0

9 years ago

yep. they've got it. yep. they've got it. read more

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If you're craving delicious Mexican food, look no further than Taqueria Los Grandes! I'm quite…read morepicky when it comes to Mexican cuisine, and this place has quickly become my family's favorite spot. Located in a simple corner location, it doesn't have the fancy ambiance of a high-end restaurant like Javier's--but that's what makes it special. Here, you get fantastic, flavorful food at a great price without the upscale vibe. The carne asada burritos and shredded beef tacos are always spot on, bursting with authentic flavors. Don't come here expecting fine dining; this is all about great food. That said, every time I've visited, the employees have been courteous and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. I can't believe this place doesn't have more 5-star reviews--it truly deserves them. If you want tasty Mexican food without breaking the bank, Taqueria Los Grandes is the place to go!

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