Leo&#x27;s On Wheels

Bandito Taqueria -- A Taste of Tijuana in the Heart of Santa Ana…read more If you're looking for Tijuana-style Mexican food with serious flavor, Bandito Taqueria is a spot worth checking out. From the moment you walk in, you get that authentic TJ-style taqueria feel, with the aromas of mesquite, fresh tortillas, and classic Mexican ingredients filling the room. The mesquite flavor really stands out--it gives the meats that smoky, grilled taste that makes every bite memorable. And the handmade tortillas are a game changer: warm, fresh, and the perfect foundation for the tacos and other dishes. The guacamole is fresh, creamy, and full of flavor, while the crispy seasoned chips bring a satisfying crunch and just the right amount of seasoning. Pair those with the salsa and you've got the perfect start to the meal. What also makes the experience special is the hospitality. The atmosphere feels welcoming and relaxed, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Located in the heart of Santa Ana, Bandito Taqueria brings a taste of Tijuana to Orange County with smoky mesquite flavors, handmade tortillas, fresh guacamole, and seriously satisfying Mexican food. 5/5 TJ-style flavor Mesquite-grilled goodness Handmade tortillas Fresh guacamole Crispy seasoned chips Great hospitality Bandito Taqueria delivers the kind of food that makes you want to come back hungry. Definitely a spot to put on your Santa Ana food list! #BanditoTaqueria #SantaAnaEats #SantaAnaFood #TijuanaStyle #TJStyle #MexicanFood #Tacos #Taqueria #TacoLovers #Mesquite #HandmadeTortillas #Guacamole #Foodie #FoodReview #EatswithEddie #OCFoodie #OrangeCountyEats #MoreReviews

ordered these for takeout. unfortunately they forgot to give us any pineapple (which we asked for)…read morebut it is what it is. this is my parents favorite place to order tacos, but my heart is with angel's tijuana tacos in anaheim. to me this place was just okay, but to be fair i didn't have much of an appetite in the first place. i ordered the asada and al pastor queso tacos and the meat was very tender and good, but they were just missing a wow factor for me. same with the chips and guac, i found it just okay. my parents rated this place 9.5/10 and 10/10. i'll give it a 7/10. i think this place is just slightly above average for a taco spot.

Nice spacious dining room.

Chicken Flour Quesadilla

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Al pastor with everything and pineapple passion fruit fresh juice (no refill).

Tacos Manuel

4.5(667 reviews)

2.1 km

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

Papi Tacos & Churros

4.5(681 reviews)

4.0 km

Great churros and nutella but have had a few better in the area. Birria mulita was very good…read morealthough a bit greasy. Didnt love the chicken tacos or chicken mulita due to chicken seasoning having odd charred taste. Main ding was on customer service being terrible. Cashier seemed unwelcoming and annoyed when asking questions about menu.

AMAZING quick-bite place…read more I had the cheese quesadilla with a side of rice and beans. All were amazing and worth coming for in the future. Their churros were super tasty too!

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Chicken quesadilla (small size) & Consomé

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Birria Tacos/Quesatacos.

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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Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(582 reviews)

2.1 km

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 Gutierrez

4.5(112 reviews)

1.5 km

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Pastor tacos are deliciousoooo! Great service and clean restaurant! Highly recommendedread more

Came by for taco Tuesday, hadn't been in well over 6 months. I can't be absolute in saying the…read morequality of ALL meat has declined, but for the carne asada, it appeared to be the case when I went. Meat was extremely greasy, to the point I got nauseous. And the actual pieces were extremely chewy - hardly edible. I ended up throwing my tacos away. I hope this was just a one off incident.

Come make your own combination.

Taco Tuesday come get your tacos.

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Tacompadre

4.7(298 reviews)

0.7 km

Really enjoyed my experience here! The fries topped with flavorful al pastor pork, melted cheese,…read moreand fresh guacamole were delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. I loved the variety of salsas and especially the grilled onions. The jamaica was fabulous, and the horchata was also really good just a touch sweet for my personal taste. The staff was very helpful with recommendations for first-time visitors, and I love that they offer more than tacos, including pizza, wings, desserts, and halal options. The arroz con leche was one of my favorites. I could have it every day! The restaurant is also kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Overall, a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. I'll definitely be back!

The cashier Jeremy was helpful he has good customer service. I ordered an asada burrito and it was…read moredelicious also tried their mango agua fresca which was also really good. The ambience is really chill and it's a clean environment.

Halloween decor

ALAMBRE DE SUADERO

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Rice Pudding

The Taco Connection

4.8(203 reviews)

5.6 km

Found this gem randomly while in the area…read more Glad I did as the tacos and chorreadas was fire!! Unlike common taqueria shops tacos. Give them a shot you won't be disappointed. Also the owner was super dope, great service. I'll be back!

Met Miguel today (Miguel is awesome) and let him know it was our first time.... He recommended a…read morefew different items but what really stood out was his welcoming energy and positivity. We got 4 chuleta tacos, they were absolutely perfect. Let's talk about the taco.... Tortilla was perfect, soft yet crunchy and had flavor. Meat, seasoned and marinated well, cooked perfectly with a good char slight crunch and still soft, never tasted a hint of burnt. Toppings were chopped well, with the right cuts where it made sense when you ate it. Spice level was perfect mellow. THEIR AVOCADO SAUCE WAS TOP TIER. I'll be back for more tacos as a regular. This is not a paid review. If you read this far just go try it, it's just dang good in every aspect. Last thing, they won best taco this year 2026.

Aguas frescas (Natural Waters- Homemade)

Happy Birthday to Charlie owner of Taco Connection!

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Birthday

Taqueria El Gordito

3.9(379 reviews)

0.9 km

I've driven by this little spot quite a few times but never had the chance to stop. I finally did…read moretoday, and I'm glad I checked it out! I ordered everything to go and went with their Tijuana-style tacos--dos tacos de lengua con todo and dos tacos de carne asada con todo--along with green and red salsa and some limes. If you know lengua, you know it needs to be cleaned and cooked a very specific way, and they definitely got that part right. The lengua was cooked well and had a good texture. For my personal taste, though, it was just missing a little salt. Other than that, the food was good. It's a cute, small spot with some outdoor seating. They also have aguas frescas like horchata, pan dulce, and coffee, so there's a little bit of everything. Overall, a nice little neighborhood taqueria to pull up to when you're craving some Tijuana-style tacos.

I was in the area and decided to grab some lunch. Someone mentioned that the Horchata water was…read moregood, first of all it was from the machine so that was already a bad sign. The tacos had plenty of meat tho. I had 2 adabada and 2 cabesa tacos. Adobada Tacos - the tortillas could use a little more oil when you say TJ style. The meat was more in the sweet side 1-5 (1) Cabesa Tacos- The meat was nice and fresh and had good flavor 1-5 (4) the yellow corn tortilla is always a nice touch. The salsas 1-5 (1) are not spicy and lack flavor It's not sitting outside but I'd rather eat inside. The Horchata Water can also use some work. 1-5 (2) This is just my taste buds talking we all have different taste buds, but this would not be my first choice for tacos.

Breakfast grub.

Breakfast burrito

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Burrito combo, massive!

Taqueria Tapatia

3.9(594 reviews)

2.3 km

Been coming for a few times a year forever…read more Cash only. Thats the only con really. So just remember to bring cash. Though there is an atm machine in case. Bathrooms are available, clean. Usually they have a security . Food is consistent good. Always busy. Though it's not super long to wait .

I really enjoy the pastor, asada, and carnitas tacos. I recently tried the cabeza tacos and it was…read moretasty. The lengua is good and the buche is ok. Tacos come out steaming hot and meat is tender and flavorful! Horchata is always good. The tortas and burritos are great but I think they need to work on wrapping it better. The torta often falls apart and burritos aren't wrapped well enough. Enchiladas are good and the nachos are good. Fish tacos were not good because the sauce was just sour cream and the fish was crispy but not seasoned so the whole taco tasted bland. However, everything else tasted great and is decently priced! There's a self serve salsa bar with green and red sauce, onions and cilantro, and pickled carrots. Service is good they're friendly and food comes out quick. There is plenty of parking and seating inside and outside. The tacos are the stars here.

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Alpastor burrito

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Ivann C.

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8 years ago

Some of the best food truck food you can get. Food is ready fairly quick and the quality is up there at a very cheap price. They serve mostly Mexican food in addition to seafood such as shrimp, salmon bowls, & tacos and American such as burgers including specialties like Leo's Deluxe. Plenty of drinks to choose from included canned soda, bottled and fresh waters including Horchata. In the mornings, they even offer fully blown breakfast plates (eggs, hashbrown, bacon, sausage, & toast). You'd be hard pressed to find actual restaurants with the same convenience and quality at this price. They're located on N. Parton Street by Santa Ana Blvd. right across from all the government buildings such as the Civic Center Courthouse. read more

Jorge R.

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9 years ago

I will start by saying I am an extremely picky eater. I am of Mexican decent yet ironically Mexican food is not my favorite. Leo's On Wheels however is as good as it comes to Mexican food. The street tacos as authentic as they get. The onions the reddish the salsa that comes with them totally complement the tacos. The burritos and tortas are filled with flavor and can fill up the biggest appetite. I have eaten other dishes and the flavor roll right out of the lunch truck. You must give them a try. Lastly the cooks and Leo are pleasent people that you can tell they cook with pleasure. read more

Leonard L.

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8 years ago

Leo's On Wheels in now in the Santa Ana Federal building ....serving up the same GREAT food as in his food truck. If you haven't tried his food truck you missing some great food!!!! Now we have him in the building and seem like the food is even better!!!! Same great TACO Tuesdays, but now you can sit down and enjoy this great food ,watch TV, Wi-Fi, A/C. Now they serving ICE CREAM!! Friendly staff...call you by your name..:-) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

Saroo C.

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8 years ago

I went to check on the federal buildings cafe which used to be knowlwoods, and now its leo's cafe and there is truck too called leo's on wheels. I decided to try it and I was very impressed with the quality of their food service with such a wide selection of food. i tried their breakfast foods and was blown away. I cant wait to try the other choices in their menu, I hear taco Tuesday is the best and draws a crowd, can't wait. read more

Christopher M.

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9 years ago

Leo's is great and offers a variety of different meals for breakfast and lunch. Everything from their asada, pollo, shrimp, and salmon tacos to their quesadillas, burgers, loaded fries, eggs, and hash browns are great! Prices are very affordable and the staff is kind. It is located conveniently outside my work off of Santa Ana Blvd and Parton so I eat there more than I care to admit. Highly recommended. :) read more

Christian M.

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9 years ago

I've been going to Leo's for a while now and I've tried both the breakfast and lunch menus and every selection was made very well and also tasted great! You also get what you pay for which is awesome cause I love food! They are very friendly and professional too! read more

Eduardo M.

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5 months ago

Super friendly! I forgot to mention i cant have tomatoes guy offered to take the tomatoes or redo the plate, i said it was fine no need but his concern was what mattered, the shrimp bowl, i tell you really delicious. Def one of the best shrimp bowls read more

Veronica F.

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8 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat in SoCal! Leo's crispy chicken tacos and tortilla soup are my favorite!!! Everything on his menu is worth trying and you will definitely find something you will fall in love at first bite! read more

Elizabeth M.

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9 years ago

Our Coworker Yovany treated us to lunch today from this food truck. Lets just say food was amazing! He brought us all different dishes and they were all delicious! Will definitely be going back soon. read more

Jorge L.

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6 months ago

They are super friendly, the best food and they make it fast so it's good for your lunch break. The best service and the best people, 10/10 will recommend Leo's to everyone! read more

Marina R.

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6 years ago

Very delicious and the green sauce is delicious. Great customer service and staff. Check it out if you're in the neighborhood.

Johnny M.

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8 years ago

I totally recommend Leo's on wheels they're food is bomb and fire and the prices are so affordable and everything is cheap

Jonay J.

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5 years ago

Great cheap food Great food good service. I always call my food in and always have a pleasant experience. read more

Andrea M.

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5 years ago

Excellent tacos! My favorite is the papas tacos service is fast and they are very friendly - must try!

Erica S.

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5 years ago

Excellent service and food. For a quick bite, their food is delicious. Staff is super awesome too.

Megan W.

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9 years ago

Leo's is awesome! They are all so sweet, and the food is amazing ! Their prices are even better !

Angie R.

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9 years ago

Love this place, there was so cozy and welcoming. Foods were good. Highly recommend this place

Bita M.

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9 years ago

It doesn't get better than Leo's ... everything is great ... we love the food and we love Leo. read more

Chris S.

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9 years ago

Wish I could leave a full review but they weren't at the location listed, Santa Ana & Parton.

Jesse M.

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9 years ago

Best food in the O.C.! the food was great and everyone was very friendly!

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The food was decent but the experience was ruined when the family who owns this spot failed to…read moreredirect their children. The little girl was allowed to play on her VR headset right in front of the salsa table with already limited space. The little girl accidentally punched another lady in the stomach when she was walking back to the table because she obviously couldn't see. No big deal- accidents happen with kids, but no adults asked her to move or stop. Next the little boy, presumably between the ages of 8-10yrs proceeded to stand directly across the table from me (maybe 3 ft away) and repeatedly throw meat from the plate of food he had been served immediately over my shoulder at another family member who was playing around with him. When we asked him to please not, he ignored us and continued to throw his food. We ended up not being able to finish our food and instead took it to go because it was clear the behavior was not going to stop. Kids will absolutely be kids but the lack of awareness from the adults to address that behavior was outrageous. Don't even get me STARTED on the fact that the actual food truck says tacos are between $3-$3.50 and yet my total was somehow $33 for 6 tacos and 2 sodas.... So the drinks were $12? Makes zero sense.

The best carnitas always so fresh never dry. Walking distance the place has seatings or Togo.read more

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Second time going and both times the burritos were very small with a lot of tortilla overlap. The…read moreburritos are almost 14 dollars and they barely had any asada. Definitely need to stop skimping on the fillings

I've gotten tacos and tortas at this truck a few times now. It's my baseline taco comparison,…read morepretty good taco and $2.50 so not cheap but not egregious. Go here if you want an OK taco. The torta is actually pretty good though. I don't know much to say other than it being a consistently ok taco truck.

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Still delicious. Still friendly. Still convenient. I don't know where my burrito or taco plate…read morephotos went but they're fire too.

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Great service -- the staff were attentive and friendly. The complimentary chips and beans were…read moredelicious and a perfect start. Unfortunately the barbacoa tacos were dry and tasted like they'd been sitting too long; not very fresh. Would come back for the chips and service but hope they improve the barbacoa.

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This little Taco trailer is by my doctor's office so decided to try it out. Can't say no to…read morehomemade tortillas. Tacos are regular size not tiny and about $3 each. I had al pastor (which was more like adobada), pollo and asada. Asada was my favorite but none were bad. The lady working there was pretty nice so I'll def try a torta next time.

Great place to stop and eat if you're tired from a long day and just want to pull up and eat some…read moregreat food. I've only had the tacos n burritos and those were delicious. I can only imagine the rest of the menu. The Homemade tortillas are by far the best I've had. Got to enjoy my food in this huge parking lot right next to their truck while taking in the cool summer breeze. Looking forward to next Friday

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