Leo's On Wheels

4.5 (92 reviews)

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Rosalee S.

Just lost my appetite! This was my second time ordering from the truck. First time I got a burger and tacos (I was starving ok!) and it was a great meal so added a star. This time I ordered 2 tacos and a quesadilla. Tacos were great! But then I took a bite of the quesadilla and it had an awful burned taste. It was strange since the tortillas looked fine. I decided to eat the fries instead. As I was getting to the bottom fries, I saw a black lump. I took it out to examine it and I see legs!! Looks like a big fly to me! I threw out the whole container! Super gross! This will haunt me for awhile so I will not go back there....

Japanese Teahouse and Garden, free to visit and a nice place to have lunch!

Lorrie O.

I have never been so addicted to a business as I am to Leo's. Parked right in the middle of the Santa Ana Civic Center on Parton and Santa Ana Boulevard, I have only good things to say about Leo's on Wheels. The tacos are so delicious and the orders are always correct. Be sure to try their green sauce to add to the tacos. They also serve salads and burgers, but the tacos are just great. My favorites are the carne asada, shredded beef and potato tacos. If I order a salad, I get the chicken mango. Others have shared through the years that the burgers and breakfast burritos are really good. Leo's is open until about 3 pm and is very popular so I'm going to start calling ahead to place my order. So many civic center employees love the food. This is also a place frequented sometimes by jurors serving at the Federal or Superior Court, definitely well within walking distance to both courthouses. There's no seating outside of Leo's, but you can eat in the beautifully renovated Japanese tea house which is located behind Santa Ana City Hall, right between the city library and city hall. The tea house and garden are near the civic center fountain also known as the Plaza of the Sun. The tea house was donated to the County by a local Japanese organization after World War II. Photo of the tea house and garden and the surrounding area is attached to this review.

Pretty good food and fast service. Tacos and french fries are good. Red salsa is good.

Tenders cooked in old grease, over cooked and white fries, undercooked!

I always try and give this place a try. Maybe I just come on the wrong day when the other cook is working? I spent close to $13 for overcooked chicken tenders and undercooked fries with no seasoning. The tenders were cooked in old grease or just recooked after sitting out. I don't get it, how could you think that the customer would be satisfied? Never again will you make me broke or sick

Today's lunch. Tacos from Leo's On Wheels in Santa Ana CA. Yummy

Linda M.

I like their crispy chicken tacos and the soft chicken tacos as well. I go there at least twice a week. The people who work there are very friendly. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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Eduardo M.

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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

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Martha G.

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Wednesdays is soup day and thy are very good. Super tasty. Mon-Fri their shrimp and fish tacos are a must have. The ambience is busy, but welcoming and the service is top notch. read more

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Nice location nearby the courthouse. However the prices do not match the food quality. The fries had a weird seasoning on them, the menu showed egg prices making them much more expensive, and the size of food is quite small. I saw somewhere on twitter that there has been a crazy upward trend in food trucks increasing the prices over the years insanely. This truck is clear evidence of it. I am not sure on any type of quality trend since this is my first time trying Leo's and will most definitely be my last. Best of luck to y'all. read more

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Eduardo C.

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If you're looking for a classic breakfast that hits the spot and need it "to go" this is the place! I usually order a chorizo breakfast burritos and I enjoy how it comes with crema on the side. I also order the breakfast sandwich when I'm not looking for a big meal but want to satisfy the craving. Really good choices and I love the classic two pancake combo with eggs, sausage, and hash browns as well. Haven't tried their lunch yet so can't speak on those. If you're looking to skip the sit down part and take it to work or about to head out on a trip and want breakfast I'd pick up here read more

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Grant H.

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Great breakfast sandwich and excellent service. Definitely a spot to go when you are in a hurry.

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I ordered the Loaded Fries & Chicken Quesadilla, I really enjoyed the Loaded Fries because it had a Sunny side sizzling on top of my fries. That invention was hella delicious. I would definitely come back & ask for extra eggs on those fries. The service was very friendly quick. I was able to make it back on time for my next class. Thank you. read more

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We eat here multiple times a week and everything is always delicious! (The tacos are my favorite) A must try. The staff is super friendly too. read more

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Its a decent spot to go when you are on your lunch break. They are super speedy, I have never had to wait long for my food once I order. On Tuesday they draw a good crowd for having such a good Taco Tuesday special. I have tried there burgers, tortas, tacos, quesadilla and burritos. The burger was super soggy to me - i think they put to much sauce on it. The Al Pastor can get greasy so keep that in mind when getting the quesadilla with it. I love the torta! It is fully loaded and the bread is so good! Sometime it does come alittle soggy on the end but it is massive so you probably wont finish it anyways. read more

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Good selection of food from Mexican to American- breakfast and lunch types. Decent pricing and good food! Very friendly staff!

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Rosalee S.

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Just lost my appetite! This was my second time ordering from the truck. First time I got a burger and tacos (I was starving ok!) and it was a great meal so added a star. This time I ordered 2 tacos and a quesadilla. Tacos were great! But then I took a bite of the quesadilla and it had an awful burned taste. It was strange since the tortillas looked fine. I decided to eat the fries instead. As I was getting to the bottom fries, I saw a black lump. I took it out to examine it and I see legs!! Looks like a big fly to me! I threw out the whole container! Super gross! This will haunt me for awhile so I will not go back there.... read more

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I have never been so addicted to a business as I am to Leo's. Parked right in the middle of the Santa Ana Civic Center on Parton and Santa Ana Boulevard, I have only good things to say about Leo's on Wheels. The tacos are so delicious and the orders are always correct. Be sure to try their green sauce to add to the tacos. They also serve salads and burgers, but the tacos are just great. My favorites are the carne asada, shredded beef and potato tacos. If I order a salad, I get the chicken mango. Others have shared through the years that the burgers and breakfast burritos are really good. Leo's is open until about 3 pm and is very popular so I'm going to start calling ahead to place my order. So many civic center employees love the food. This is also a place frequented sometimes by jurors serving at the Federal or Superior Court, definitely well within walking distance to both courthouses. There's no seating outside of Leo's, but you can eat in the beautifully renovated Japanese tea house which is located behind Santa Ana City Hall, right between the city library and city hall. The tea house and garden are near the civic center fountain also known as the Plaza of the Sun. The tea house was donated to the County by a local Japanese organization after World War II. Photo of the tea house and garden and the surrounding area is attached to this review. read more

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Pretty good food and fast service. Tacos and french fries are good. Red salsa is good. read more

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Boss H.

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I always try and give this place a try. Maybe I just come on the wrong day when the other cook is working? I spent close to $13 for overcooked chicken tenders and undercooked fries with no seasoning. The tenders were cooked in old grease or just recooked after sitting out. I don't get it, how could you think that the customer would be satisfied? Never again will you make me broke or sick read more

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This place is a rip off!!! 3$ for a chicken taco? No thanks. Don't blame it on inflation either. It's chicken, not beef. No justification for this. Leo's deserves to go out of business! read more

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Vic V.

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I've tried most of their breakfast and everything is good but the chilaquiles are BOMB. They're crispy and loaded. The tortas are really good as well, as are the quesadillas and those are big. The signature O Burger is really good with lots of flavor just messy to eat. The fajita chicken sandwich is really good too. Taco Tuesday is $6 for 4 tacos and a drink and I highly recommend the crispy chicken tacos! It's a few mins walking distance from my job so it's my go-to. The lady taking orders is super nice and the cook Andres and Mr. Leo himself are friendly too. read more

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Ignacio R.

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Very friendly workers and amazing ambience. This really is a hidden treasure in Santa Ana. Always love coming here for my lunch break to enjoy some of their food! read more

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Asher G.

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They weren't at the location thats on yelp and I called and they never picked up the phone. Horrible and completely waste of our time

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Emerald K.

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I decided to give this food truck a try. So far I had street tacos which were pretty good, the breakfast burrito, also good, and quesadilla which weirdly came with fries was mediocre. The fries were bla. The breakfast burrito is not as big as other places but it was good and I would order it again. Street tacos are street tacos, nothing special but I would order again. The quesadilla, I would definitely NOT order again. Ingredients quality is averageI would say. The prices are not a deal and I think they could do a little better. Unnoticed they changed their fries to the crinkle style - not a good move. read more

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Linda M.

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I like their crispy chicken tacos and the soft chicken tacos as well. I go there at least twice a week. The people who work there are very friendly. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. read more

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DONT WASTE your money , time or appetite!! The worst Birria wanabe tacos you will ever eat ! TOTAL embarrassment to Santa Ana or any taco place. The entire menu is bland and not worth eating. I WILL NEVER EAT at that place again. I am literally sick to my stomach. They are also overpriced for such horrible food. The ONLY good thing is the convenience for most who eat there. There are way better places locally , but like mentioned , its just convenient. Dont take my word for it,, try for yourself... read more

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Dan H.

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Co-workers ordered food from this catering truck. I had a carne aaa burrito and a potato taco, both of which were great. I will frequent this restaurant regularly. read more

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Love Leo's food truck and their other location inside the Federal building. The people who work there are friendly and professional, and their menu is great and has something for everyone. Favorites? The chicken strip salad with onions, the street tacos, and the breakfast burrito. Anything on their menu is good tbh. read more

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Bee G.

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I ordered a chicken strip salad and for 9 dollars all I got was lettuce, chicken and cheese. That's a pretty pricey basic salad. I know I don't be ordering salads from here anymore. Too expensive for what they give you. read more

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Kimberly H.

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For what it was worth, this truck was quick, cheap, and had decent food. You can pay less than $10 per person for a meal, I got 3 items and was in and out pretty quickly. I got the Chicken nachos that had kinda an unbalanced ratio of nacho chips to toppings so I was stuck with dry tortilla chips after eating all the toppings with the first like 10 chips :(. I also got a chicken quesadilla which was PHENOMENAL- truly the one thing I could come back for, came with a side of french fries that were too dry and unsalted for my taste. Girlfriend got a chicken bowl (can you tell our fave protein yet??) which had chicken, rice, broccoli, and some other stuff which seemed a little too dry as well. Overall though for a food truck, the quick service, and the price, it was worth coming back and trying the other foods with some munchies or a couple beers. read more

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Maria B.

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The most amazing taquitos dorados in Santa Ana. Fried chicken are the best. Super friendly staff. Order over the phone ahead of time because there is no parking near. Just a few pay machine spots (or whatever those are called) but it's always busy. read more

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Ordered the carne asada tacos. Very delicious and the green sauce is delicious. Great customer service and staff. Definetly check it out if youre in the neighborhood. read more

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Stella D.

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They have great food. I totally recommend the salmon bowl and tacos... also the shrimp bowl and tacos. Such a reasonable price too. They always know me cause of how I customize all my meals. People will literally think I'm preggers cause of the way I combine foods.. Everyone at this truck is awesome and always so accommodating to me.I love how they are able to customize my order to how I want it. My lunch today is a salmon, chicken, and spinach cheese quesadilla. I was sad that they ran out of mushrooms, but it was still deliciously yummy! read more

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Erica S.

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Tacos , burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, fries. And more! Everything I have had so far has been delicious. Always a returning customer. read more

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Jose M T.

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The burgers are good , I tried a breakfast burrito this morning and it was just average & plain. There was more hashbrown & cheese than the meat. Wouldn't get that again. Besides that I would expect the rest of the menu to be good like the burgers. read more

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Liz N.

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Bomb.Com! Working for 2 years in downtown and I just tried Leo's on Wheels for the 2nd time in one week! No need to drive out to lunch and the food. Authentic, Delicious and reasonable price. read more

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Stella D.

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They have great food. I totally recommend the salmon bowl and salmon tacos. I love how they are able to customize my order to how I want it. My breakfast customization today is egg, spinach, and grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough. So yummy! read more

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We had Leo's out for our Family Fun Science Night...& they were a big hit!! Love that we could offer our community burgers & fries..& great Mexican food as well!! Nothing but praises from our families..& I could eat their seasoned fries all night long. I may or may not have done thaGreat music playing & had the sports channel on for line waits... very smart Leonot to mention... they are donating a %back to our PTA... we'll def. be working with them again... thanks Leo & Co.!! UPDATE: we had Leo's on Wheels out again for our last big school event...as usual, Leo & Co. did not disappoint! The service is always great..& the food- absolutely delicious. This day & age, so many food trucks are putting stipulations on whether or not a school function is " worthy" of their presence. I get it- it's their business- but build some good community karma for that business & we'll follow you. When you run a non profit.. & it's made up of all families.. it's hard to get a guarantee of how many people will attend. Leo comes out & SUPPORTS us... no matter what & always give a % back donation to our PTA. Thanks again Leo... see you next year! read more

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The first time I came to Leo's I was a bit skeptical especially since there are so many taco food truck nowadays. But I have to say when I tried Leo's I realized that they do it right. Plain and simple, their burritos are pretty darn good (definitely recommend the al pastor burrito or the California burrito). The food was fresh and authentic, and they were also super nice. Definitely recommend giving this place a try. It's also very close proximity to the Santa Ana Court House so if you have Jury Duty, it's not a bad place to walk to and grab a filling lunch! Only thing that I wish they had, is a bit more variety and flavor in the salsas, not saying they are bad by any means, just would like some salsa that had a bit more zing or something. Also, they don't have a salsa bar, but are typically generous with how much salsa they give you, which is always a plus! read more

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They can get pretty crowded on taco tuesdays, but for the most part they are pretty quick. They also take phone orders, so definite plus as you can call in your order as you walk to pick up your food. Pretty extensive menu for a taco truck, and their carne asada tacos are pretty bombskis. read more

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This is the best food ever!! Fresh and Seasoning is is out of this world ! The line was quick! If you. Visit tell them I sent you! Great prices read more

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Jerry M.

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I had a great veggie burrito at Leo's food truck today. Leo parks across from the civic center plaza every day. This truck serves delicious food with a smile. If you are in the Civic center area and want to dash out for a bite, Leo's is your best bet for tasty food fast. Highly recommend. read more

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I love Leo's on Wheels!!! You can normally find street parking around the truck, and they have great customer service. Their menu is broad and I haven't been disappointed by anything I've ordered. I usually order the street tacos and tortilla chips (which are freshly fried and served hot). I also like their salsas and avocado sauce. I've gotten the breakfast burritos as well and they are pretty filling and worth the price (in my opinion). read more

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My coworker had been bugging me to try this place forever, and now I'm hooked! Both the breakfast and lunch are delicious and fairly priced. Great food, and great service! Silvia is awesome and the cooks get down in the kitchen! If you're in the area try out this truck if you want a tasty meal with a friendly atmosphere! I will continue to come back. Keep up the good work Leo! read more

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I love this spot. During the week they can be found across the street from the State and Federal buildings. This is my go to spot for lunch when I forget my lunch, shoot even when I dont. Anyway, I've tried most things on the menu and I like them all. My faves are the tacos, tortas, burritos, loaded fries and chilaquiles. Come check them out, Leo and his team are pretty cool and they offer great food. read more

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Leo's On Wheels - They have some pretty good mango salads. They offer either chicken or salmon. - Tacos Near Me

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Love this place, great service, really good food. Try the Chilaquiles and taco Tuesday special.

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Santa Ana, CA 92701
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(714) 618-4789
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Hours

What time does Leo's On Wheels open?

Leo's On Wheels opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Leo's On Wheels close?

Leo's On Wheels closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Leo's On Wheels is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Leo's On Wheels take Bitcoin?

No, Leo's On Wheels does not take Bitcoin.

Does Leo's On Wheels take credit cards?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Leo's On Wheels have catering options?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels does have catering options.

Does Leo's On Wheels serve alcohol?

No, Leo's On Wheels does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Leo's On Wheels allow dogs?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels allows dogs.

Does Leo's On Wheels have TVs?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Leo's On Wheels have bike parking?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels has bike parking.

Does Leo's On Wheels have outdoor seating?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels has outdoor seating options.

Does Leo's On Wheels have parking?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Leo's On Wheels wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Leo's On Wheels is wheelchair accessible.

Does Leo's On Wheels have free WiFi?

No, Leo's On Wheels does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Let yourself indulge in the bold flavors that will leave even your wildest hunger, tamed. At Leo's On Wheels we look to inspire your taste buds and satisfy your wild side! #munchalot Santa Ana from Monday to Friday and Orange on weekends.

History

Established in 2017.

We are a family owned and operated mobile kitchen that has been in the workings for over 5 years. Now our dreams have become reality and we get to share it with all the amazing people of Orange County!

Meet the Business Owner: Leo S.

After years of planning and preparing, Leo has finally been able get Leo's On Wheels off the planning board and on to a street corner near you!

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It's really hard for me to find a Mexican food place that I really love, but I can say that this is…read moreone of my favorite taco places (if not my favorite). I've been coming here consistently since September of 2025. The birria tacos have the perfect amount of meat and they are SO JUICY and the meat is clean (I don't like my meat to be too fatty) I also like to get their watermelon water and their churros because they don't over fry them to where they are hard to bite. The location itself could be better because it's literally on the side of a gas station and sometimes I have to go around the occasional sketchy person BUT if you're willing to overlook that (and not go alone) it's really a hidden gem. The service is always fast and the inside of the establishment is always clean and well kept and they even decorate for the holidays! I've brought about 6-7 different friends and they've all loved it also.

everything was really good. specifically the boris quesadilla was delicious, and i loved the steak…read morequesataco. my only comment was that the regular sized quesadilla felt very small, pretty much just like 2 tacos. my cousin, who is from out of state, said the ONE thing she was craving was papi's tacos solely from the last time she was in socal and had it. she literally said she dreams about it lol so we had to go- i'm sure that shows how good it is.

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Tacos Los Cholos - Anaheim

Locally owned & operated

Bomb ass tacos! Bryan M was helpful and made the whole experience even better!!!!!…read more Go to this spot asap

Great food, great service! Pork belly is fire! Our server Joe was awesome and attentive. Definitely…read morewill return.

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Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(570 reviews)

2.1 km

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I came here with my coworkers for lunch and so glad that we did. I'm disappointed that I have not…read morebeen here sooner! There is a decent size parking lot for Navarro's. It is next to a gas station. It looks like a pretty popular place during the lunch hour. It's a smaller place inside, but they do have an outdoor patio. We were able to find a small table, not too far from the front counter. Ordering at the front was easy. The staff was friendly and quick. We could see the cook grilling up the meats as we placed our order. There were at least five different salsas to choose from as well as cucumbers and a chili oil at the self-serve salsa bar. I noticed a customer in front of us ordered a kids plate which included two street tacos and rice and beans. That's what I ended up ordering with Carne Asada and chorizo. There were four or five proteins to choose from for the kids plate. I loved the grilled meats with the char flavor. It was delicious! Everything was well seasoned. I wish I would've ordered a third or maybe even a fourth taco because it was that good! I will definitely come back many times and it's going to be on our lunch rotation for sure.

Love their grilled shrimp tacos and regular taco. Good flavor. Their chorizo burrito in the other…read morehand is just ok however, the size of the burrito is huge which is nice. If I were to come again I would just get multiple regular tacos due to the cost to taste ratio compare the shrimp.

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Tacos Gutierrez

4.5(104 reviews)

1.5 km

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Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Taco Gutierrez you have my whole heart!…read more After having moved to Santa Ana last year this has become my go-to spot for tacos close by. It's hard to find a good Taco Tuesday but they do a great job helping the community and keeping the prices $1.50 for basic meats like pollo, asada, and al pastor. I personally love my lengua and this truck has some of the best I've tried! It is a bit pricier but definitely worth it given the taste/quality. A couple things about the condiments--green sauce is spicier than you think, red one is more of a salsa and not that hot. Radishes are unfortunately not very crunchy/juicy at this location so I don't get it as often as I would at other taco spots. If you're ever in a rush, they do phone orders AND DoorDash. I've done all the methods and quality stays up there each time! However, if you do wanna enjoy your tacos right after they're prepared, you can always sit at their tables next to the truck. They have quite a bit of dining space and I've never seen it too crowded to the point of having difficulty finding a spot to sit. In terms of finding the truck, you just need to turn into S Hathaway St. Very close to the train tracks. I park in any free space they have there, since the businesses are usually closed after 5pm (which is when the truck opens).

Came here on a Tuesday. Place wasn't too crowded and we were helped promptly…read more $1.50 tacos are a bargain these days, and they were reasonably sized. I got 3 asada and they were great! Small counter with radish, cucumber, and salsas as well as some Mexican lollipops (def took a few for the road) I definitely will be coming here on Tuesdays from now on!

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Tacompadre

4.7(272 reviews)

0.7 km

Muy bueno los chingo chips. Todo esta muy rico y los cafes . El que me despacho explica muy bien el…read moremenu

Fantastic spot in Downtown Santa Ana!…read more Awesome alambres, seriously delicious! Fantastic portions with an awesome salsa bar, I love this place! Service was great, thank you for the great experience! There's free parking for 1 hour near by, or paid parking in the back. There's also an arcade and bar upstairs, this place is popping!

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The Taco Connection

4.8(167 reviews)

5.6 km

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My boyfriend and I were in town and decided to try this place out, and it did not disappoint. The…read moretacos were fire and the horchata was unlike anything I've tried before. I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area. The customer service and ambience was also phenomenal. Wish we had a place like this back home!

My husband and I were craving some tacos and decided give The Taco Connection a try. Thank God we…read moredid. everything we ordered was delicious and we would definitely come back. The ribeye papa locas was delicious and better than other places. Tacos were soo good and highly recommend trying the chorredas!

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Asada, Pollo, and Chuletas Quesadilla

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Taqueria El Gordito

Taqueria El Gordito is one of my go-to late-night taco spots, especially after work--and it never…read moremisses. They're open until 3am, which already puts them in a clutch category. This is the kind of place you rely on when you need something solid, fast, and satisfying. My usual order is the asada or cabeza tacos--and they don't hold back. The tacos are big, flavorful, and consistently good every time. Every now and then I switch it up with the chile relleno burrito, which is also worth it. Everything I've had here hits. The salsa selection is solid too. They don't have it laid out anymore, but you can just ask at the counter--and they'll take care of you. They've always been cool about giving extra when needed. They've also got a good variety of drinks to go with it. I usually take my food to-go, but the outdoor patio is there if you want to sit and eat. Service is friendly, quick, and consistent--another reason I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable late-night taco spot that delivers on flavor and portion, this is it.

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.

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Taqueria Tapatia

3.9(587 reviews)

2.3 km

•$

This restaurant has great options for an affordable price. They have a nice salsa station where you…read morecan get as much salsa, lime, and pickled jalapeños and carrots, which are so good. Every time I visit this spot the cashiers are so polite and welcoming. My favorites are their tacos, flautas and agua de Tamarindo. There is plenty of parking, indoor and out door seating, and they stay open till late. Also, this place is cash only.

Went with some coworkers here for lunch this past week…read more.. It's a relatively decent spot for tacos, burritos, tortas, etc. - but some glaring issues that made the visit less than perfect. Service was prompt and friendly - Elizabeth took my order. I opted for a burrito with carnitas, and a soda. Total was a little over $11 - decent price these days for lunch. This is a cash only spot - there's an ATM on the premises, but with exorbitant fees. There is a salsa bar directly behind the ordering counter - make sure to grab your condiments. Food came out in about 10 minutes - pretty quick, no complaints there. The biggest issue though was the lack of ventilation inside the restaurant. None of the windows were open, they didn't have A/C - I was literally sweating bullets and so uncomfortable, I lost my appetite for the equally hot burrito sitting in front of me. I just watched my colleagues eat and figured I'd eat my burrito when we all made it back to work. Two of them got a really delicious looking carne asada torta, while my other colleague indulged in lengua (yes, that's TONGUE) tacos. I politely declined his offer to try some (can't get over the texture of the tastebuds). If I had known that ventilation was a problem, I would've packed my portable fan I usually bring with me when I go to mom and pop spots where A/C might be a forgotten luxury. When I finally got around to eating my burrito back at the office, I noticed how stuffed it was - the protein to filling ratio was solid. Perfect amount of sauce, I didn't even need to add any of the mild verde salsa I had picked up. Decent sized parking lot - we didn't have any issues finding a spot despite coming during the lunch rush on Taco Tuesday. I'm giving it a 3-star since the uncomfortable dining room can really ruin the experience. I'll pack my portable fan next time my team stops by here though - if the fan alleviates the ventilation issue and I can actually enjoy the food on the spot/fresh from the grill - I'll update my review.

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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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8 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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8 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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8 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

Elizabeth M.

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8 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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1 month 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.