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    Las Golindrinas

    2.8 (292 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Small California burrito
    Christy M.

    I have been coming here for years but was so disappointed when I got home and looked at our burritos. The California burrito is typically huge no matter where you go because all that goes into the burrito, but not this time. It was so small that I had to get a measuring tape out and yep it was 6". It is bad enough that the service you get is subpar, the wait time is longer than it should be, during Covid they took away the outside tables and chairs, so now they are getting cheap and cutting the sizes down. It is too bad they are doing this because all it takes is for a competitor to come along and put them out of business. I would prefer to not see this happen, so I am hoping that Management pays attention to the reviews. The food is good, but not worth it at these sizes and prices.

    Sarah C.

    I went in last minute to get tamales and a few other things. I wasn't expecting anything special because of the holiday rush. The service was fantastic and efficient. The tamales were the best i've ever had. I can not say enough good things about my experience! Thank you all so very much!!

    Also my enchilada plate wen I get home for not using the proper bag
    Efrain C.

    Really bad service I should read the reviews be for food was ok but this lady really bad attitude I came to ask for my order 25 min after and she said well 2 things one the order take longer and 2 we are busy you want your money back she asked and I was like I just ask a question she went to check and it ended be that my order was ready she ask for my ticket # it was 60 and she was saying that she had 66 no 60. Anyway I ask for salsa and she only give 2 for 3 plates of food I ask her for 2 more and she said you have to pay for it our policy said that only 2 for order and if you don't like it you can call the owner she didn't give me napkins and forks for enchiladas plate for arguing with me instead of try to keep the costumer happy never going to this place again.

    Menudo
    Shane O.

    I will NEVER go back. Poor, slow service and ridiculous prices. I ordered menudo and paid $14.50. They charged me extra for tortillas and cilantro! The only condiments that they would include were onions, oregano, and one tiny lemon wedge. I love menudo and order it often. It ALWAYS comes with cilantro, chopped jalepeno and onions, oregano, crushed red pepper, lemon wedge"S", and tortillas!!! It is ridicoulous that they would charge extra for condiments. It's like ordering a cheeseburger and having to pay extra for ketchup and mustard! The kitchen staff were very slow and lagging. They were not using gloves on the line which is a food safety violation. The cashier was clueless, unfriendly, and incompetent. She even forgot to give me the tortilla that I paid extra for. Condiments should be included in the price. I asked for pata, which usually is one medium size bone with marrow. They threw in a bunch or small chopped up bones that was a food safety hazard, and there was no marrow what so ever. I was ripped off!!! Beware! Very disapointed!

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    Fish tacos are great but 25.00 for 2 fish tacos and a tub of salsa really? Their pint of salsa is 11.00! It's not THAT good.

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    Long time customer recommended to me by a knowledgeable colleague. Quality is consistent menu vast. All my friends love it also.

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    South of Nick's - Birria tacos

    South of Nick's

    4.4(3k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite spots for delicious Mexican food in South OC! They have plenty of great options,…read moreyou really can't go wrong with anything! I tried the stacked birria enchiladas for the first time and they were phenomenal, the red sauce was amazing! Plenty of drink options as well, I got a blood orange margarita and it's definitely one of the best margaritas I've ever had. Definitely recommend giving that one a try! Service was excellent and staff were all very friendly and professional. Can't wait to come back again to try more yummy things!

    It's been years since I've been here. Ambience inside is very sort of sports bar around the bar…read morearea and masculine with a Mexican touch booths and seating. Our young waiter was very peppy and friendly in what I consider an overly familiar kind of way. Not my style but I can't fault them for it. Chips and salsa were brought to the table, good as before. Plates-beautiful presentation, some items better than others. Pork Mole Enchilada-meh, the mole was on the sweet side, not very punchy, not memorable. Shrimp Taquito-amazing, tasty shrimp with nice spices and garnish, pinto beans well pureed and good. Mexican street corn-pretty good, a little heavy on the mayo. Food was good and solid, but not a WOW! There is better Mexican out there around here for the same or lesser prices, so don't go here for the value, go for the ambience and if you like drinks and/or expensive tequilas, they've got plenty of those too. Desserts were very generous, flan with caramel and candied pecans was delicious, creamy, firm, not flabby like some flans can be. Churros-rolled into a circle and fried, served with vanilla ice cream, caramel, candied pecans too. Desserts were the best part of the meal. I enjoyed eating here, once. Twice, I won't.

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    Avila's El Ranchito

    Avila's El Ranchito

    3.5(626 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Just recently came here for the first time, recommended by a friend. We were mostly checking out…read moredowntown San Clemente and all its shops and restaurants and pier. Great little town to explore. This was our lunch spot. We had already walked for a couple hours. Avila's is a beautiful restaurant and fairly spacious. There is parking on both sides of the street among the shops on Avenida del mar. We were really thirsty and the busboy, Christian, got us 3 iced teas and chips like within 2 minutes. Super nice. Rafael was our waiter, and we ordered quickly. 1. Two taco combo platter, chicken and shredded beef. 2. Tacos and Caldo, my friend ordered with tacos. 3. Mama Avila's soup which came with chicken and lots of other things, and a tortilla. All 3 were delicious and filling. I always get a two taco combo plate since I love this meal, and to compare to other restaurants. This was great. The tacos perfect and flavorful. We will come back. Next time I will order the fajitas. I believe this is a chain with like 10 stores or so, so check to see if any are in your area. A very nice lunch with two fine lady friends as well. Thx Rafael for always checking on us and the iced teas to go.

    Took the redwood/sentient boulder and my canine roommate to Avila's El Ranchito, and let me just…read moresay, oof, it was great. We sat outside because I am with dog (she is my roommate and i need to win her back bc rn she's #teamBoulder, the traitor jk i love her). No regrets. The patio was cute, vibey, and most importantly: accommodating to both mammals and photosynthesizing, mineral-based lifeforms. The Food Mama's Soup (me): Someone's mamá absolutely poured love, healing, and probably generational wisdom into that broth. It was warm, rich, comforting -- like emotional support in liquid form (with chicken and rice in it, some of my 5th year phd dread melted away) . 10/10 would cure seasonal sadness tho. Chinga Lingas (Boulder): First of all, elite name. Second, imagine a taquito that went to therapy, discovered abundance, and decided to become more. More filling. More pastry. More crunch. Fried, stuffed, glorious little rolls of joy. They were EXCELLENT. the tall-tree-rock shared with me. Plus points for the boulder. The Service The Boulder runs slightly cold (geologically predictable), and the staff LIT A HEATER POST next to us without us even begging. Just quietly activated warmth like hospitality professionals. Next time, I would absolutely order Mama's Soup again. I would absolutely bring my dog and my mineral companion back for more chinga lingas and heat.

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    Chelas Mexican Kitchen - Chile Verde Burrito Wet

    Chelas Mexican Kitchen

    4.4(240 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    We were in the Laguna beach area during optimal brunch time so a lot of breakfast-y restaurants…read morewere PACKED. Little unassuming Chelas was the perfect little spot for some brunch. They had a nice dog friendly ground level area so we could bring our pup. We ordered their chicken tortilla soup, 1/2 pint of guac, and burrho de alambre! 10/10 for everything. The chicken tortilla soup as hearty and toasty, perfect for the cooler weather. The guac was exactly my style, not too salty, not too tart, and demolished in no time. My husband really enjoyed his burrito from the speiclas menu as well!

    Got my hair cut today and after that difficult task was done I was hungry. Luckily nearby was…read moreChelas. Been here before so it was an easy choice to slide on in. I have been jonesing for a good bean and cheese burrito for some time now. Over that time I have been very disappointed in the B&C burritos I have come upon. Some even from my trustworthy B&C places. This was my first B&C burrito from Chela's and was looking forward to their version. At the last minute, without warning, planning or any notice I ordered my bean and cheese burrito wet. I was feeling kinda wild! Also, I asked for some chips and salsa in the side. When it was rung up, the cost was quite high and it made me step back. So I did question the charge. I didn't realize that when I ordered chips and salsa the guy thought I meant another full order of large bag of chips and a pint of salsa, not the little bag and little cup you get with your order. A nice gal helped fix that and the order cost looked much more reasonable. Whew! Financial crisis averted. I sat down after getting my Diet Pepsi (won't hold it against them that they don't have Diet Coke). Soon after, I was brought a small bag of chips and some salsas. Get the chipotle and you will not be disappointed. Shortly after that my plate with a HUGE bean and cheese burrito with lots of sauce, cheese and a drizzle of sour cream. Check the pic out, it's a beauty. The taste did not disappoint. Great beans, ooey, gooey cheese inside and out. The wet sauce was great. I thought it would be a verde sauce, but it was red. Next time I will see if they have a verde version for me to try. Just a really great B&C wet burrito. Delicious. With the chips, I only ate half the massive burrito and am already looking forward to lunch tomorrow to eat the other half. I don't give out 5 stars to many places. They have to blow me away with food, service, consistency, on and on. Chelas is an order at the counter and they bring it to you kind of place. The people taking orders and bringing food are quite nice and always willing to see if you need anything. The food has been consistently very good. All wrapped up, it's one of my favorite places around. Great job.

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    Adolfo's Mexican Food

    Adolfo's Mexican Food

    3.8(258 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I've had their birria tacos before and they were good so, today after a long day I ordered their…read moreregular carne asada tacos and one chicken asada taco and they were TERRIBLE. Save your money and order something else from their menu, like their birria. I ended up getting birria tacos instead. The service was not the greatest, a little attitude and not customer friendly. I hope they do better in their new location.

    I believe they have new management team and food is way better than before. The prices are pretty…read moreinexpensive, I got Asada Burrito with extra meat with tax and tip total up $19.19. Got this to go and it's about a 30 minutes walk back home and it was still warm. Yes, I can get a burrito from Chipotle but it's not close by me and ordering delivery would be double of what I paid here. The burrito was hefty, I could only finish half and saved the rest for next day for lunch. The meat were juicy, not dry and full of flavors. Comes with rice, beans and pico de gallo. I get a bag of cheese from Ralphs to do the modification of having a crispy cheese crust and that made the burrito into a 9.2 out of 10. (see pic) Overall, I'm glad this place isn't cash only anymore and the food is much better than before. Definately coming back when I'm craving a burrito or carne asada fries. (Yes, I know there are way better ones in Buena Park and Santa Ana but I don't live near there nor want to be stuck in traffic again) This place will do for now.

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    Xclusive Riviera - Xclusive Riviera

    Xclusive Riviera

    4.6(77 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Mack is one of a kind of bartender that keeps you coming back. Friendly, attentive, and makes the…read morewhole bar feel welcoming -- especially from a local's perspective. Drinks were hand crafted, service was fast, and the vibe was great all night. Xclusive is lucky to have him behind the bar. PS: Taco Tuesday is the best in town

    We came here when our family from out of town invited us when they were guests at the hotel…read more All in all, food was good (some dishes were great), drinks were very solid. Service was fine. Very slow for a not a busy night of just 2 tables including ours, but we were fine with it. One guy was working both the bar and serving all the tables. My family member left him a standard tip for standard service (15 percent and he is of the older generation and from a different country with different tipping culture), and doesn't even know the new tipping customs of the younger people of 18 to 20 percent. Ten minutes after we left, when we were going to the game room, the waiter approached our group and made a big embarrassing scene in the lobby, demanding to know what was wrong with his service, asking why the tip wasn't 18 to 20 percent like the receipt indicated, and saying things like "I just want to know." He was very aggressive, very confrontational and highly unprofessional. And he handled the situation loudly, publicly, and unprofessionally and scared our children with his rude, aggressive way of speaking. If management wants to speak to him, he had dark brown hair shaved underneath and longer on top, brown eyes, and had a safety pin styled earring in his ear. He was fine during the dinner and we didn't observe any rude behavior and left happy and impressed with the restaurant but aggressively chasing older guests down in front of family, young kids, and other hotel patrons is beyond inappropriate and should be looked into by management.

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