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Los Cotijas Taco Shop

3.9 (333 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Gerardo L.

Sign on wall says the best fish tacos in OC. I like the fish tacos for sure. But I think the SHRIMP tacos are better. Plenty of shrimp. Great fresh flavor. Service is pretty fast. Clean location. We got 2 fish & 2 shrimp tacos. Side of chips. ... Bean and cheese burrito. Reg and a large Jamaica for UNDER $50. Pretty good deal for these days.

Fish, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Guacamole
James M.

Fish tacos were quite good, everything else (carne asada, carnitas) were just ok. I would stick w fish tacos only, esp on Taco Tue (~$4 special).

MENU AS OF MARCH 2026
Aiko G.

Great food and fast service. Definitely one of the best fish taco in the OC and all the other food is top notch. Great Ambiance!

Taco Tues menu. $3.49 Fish or Asada..  $2.99 Chicken or Carnitas
Quinn N.

Likes: + Yummy food. Love Taco Tuesdays. + Efficient service. Polite, helpful staff. + Ample parking, with various entrances and exits. + On Tue I got full off of $14 worth of food. + One advantage this shop has over my fav shop is that it has cabbage and tomatoes in each taco. Healthy ingredients. . The culinary style (of their fish taco) resembles DelTaco's fish tacos. . The TT tacos here are lil more expensive, at $3 - 3.50 per taco, vs the other shop's $1.50/taco. Granted, the taco here at Las Cotijas are a lil bigger. . At my fav Taco Tues shop, I get full off about the same worth of food. 8 smaller tacos $1.50 each. Gripes: - The cashier offers sauces, rather than having a sauce bar for you to pour your own. I prefer the sauce bar at my fav shop, cuz I can grab a lotta lemons, diced onions, and cucumber slices. - Also, the sauce packets here are hard to tear open. I should've used scissors every time. The other shop puts sauces in containers with lids that are easy to pop open. - The food tastes good, but for me the design is similar to DelTaco but slightly better, but not as good as Bandido. - Only four TT options: fish, asada, chicken, carnitas. My fav shop has ~10 options.

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Jay O.

Great taco place! Very constant with freshness and taste. Fast service. Small area but seating available outside as well.

John W.

If you're craving amazing fish tacos, look no further than Los Cotijas Taco Shop! I stopped by recently and ordered Combo #11, which comes with two fish tacos, rice, and beans--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The fish tacos were perfectly crispy on the outside while staying flaky and tender inside. Each bite was packed with fresh flavors, topped with crisp cabbage, creamy sauce, and a squeeze of lime that brought everything together. The rice and beans were solid, adding to the authentic and satisfying meal. For the price, portion, and quality, this spot is unbeatable. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back for more. If you're in the area and love Baja-style fish tacos, Los Cotijas is a must-try. Great Vibe and Service.

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Darran J.

I have been here quite a few times as I frequent this shopping center often. To me, the food is kind of mediocre. I will say that the best day to go is on Taco Tuesday due to the deals. They have a good variety of tacos, but they do seem to run out of items early, especially on Taco Tuesday. I personally do not believe that these are the best fish tacos in the OC. They are good, but honestly, I feel like Holy Mole's and Taco Factory is both better than here. I will say that the taco size and portion are really big, hard to finish any more than about 3 tacos at one sitting. Also, their fish tacos only come fried, no grilled ones which can be a problem for those on a fried food restricted diet or just a personal preference. The Carne Asada was ok, the Al Pastor was a bit greasy to all 4 of us that went. Chicken was dry, overcooked. Beans tasted like out of a can and not fresh. I think that it is worth going to try this place for yourself. I don't think that you will find it to be mind-blowing good, but a decent casual stop if you are in the shopping center anyway. Hope you find this review useful.

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Fantastic fish tacos with great service - prices are right too - they use quality fish for their tacos and have other delightful dishes too!

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Rude money hungry staff with just average food. Nothing special, taco shop ambiance looking to charge you as much as they can.

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Thank you for the support and for visiting us! :)

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The food is always amazing and staff is great. Not a big fancy corporation but a mom and pop restaurant friendly atmosphere

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Old school business of selling amazing street food! Tacos, the works! Service is great, chill and inviting ambiance Must try for sure

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Ask the Community - Los Cotijas Taco Shop

What are their Tuesday deals?

Does this place offer taco Tuesday deals?

Yes they do. Get their yummy fish tacos.

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Ok so first time here. Wanted to try a New Mexican spot and I have to say Taco Chico did not…read moredisappoint! The surf and turf burrito is LOADED with carne asada and shrimp. It's all chopped. I do prefer fuller pieces, but the flavor and so much meat I was absolutely impressed. Everything tasted fresh. The shrimp was crunchy. Perfect amount of rice and beans. A ton of salsa was given as well. Fish taco was very good and again ample amount of meat. Two tortillas to hold that shark together! BRC burrito was lived by the vegetarian in the household. Great flavor and very authentic tasting was her comment. Now the street tacos flavor was good. But the chop meat was so fine I felt like a baby being fed steak. Bigger bites people! Having said that the flavor was still good. And wrap them so they don't fall apart in the packaging. Overall five stars! Super friendly service. Proving is fair for what I'm getting. I'd pay 15.00 for that surf/turf burrito. Well done Chico tacos. Oh and they have a lovely stone sitting outdoor area to enjoy your meal. Or inside is great too. See you tomorrow! Gotta have that burrito!

I was craving for some tacos and wanted to try a new spot close to home and I'm happy that I did! I…read moreordered the carne asada and birria street tacos, super fries, and a horchata. Everything came out fast. The tacos were packed with meat and had flavor. One thing I appreciated was how the tortillas held together while eating and did not break apart. The super fries were delicious. I honestly couldn't stop picking at them and ended up finishing the whole thing. The cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro crema all blended together well. The horchata paired well after having the tacos and fries. The customer service was good. The lady helping me was super nice and patient. I couldn't decide on a drink, and she let me sample everything before I picked the horchata which I really appreciated.

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(I came been coming here on consistent basis for the last 6 months and I feel its finally time for…read morea review, I guess i cant keep this to myself any longer, Last revisit on February 03 2026) Some places don't announce themselves... they whisper to the people who are meant to find them. El Habanero is that kind of spot  the ultimate hidden gem. You walk in expecting a quick bite and somehow leave feeling like you discovered a secret the city has been quietly protecting. I ordered the carne asada torta and immediately realized this wasn't just a sandwich  this was architecture. The bread? Perfectly toasted, soft inside with just enough crisp to hold the universe together. It cradles everything like it knows how important its job is. Then the carne asada shows up  tender, juicy, smoky, and seasoned like someone's abuela personally supervised the grill. Every bite releases layers: char, citrus, salt, and warmth all hitting at once. The toppings don't just sit there either they collaborate. Creamy, fresh, bright, and balanced so the meat stays the star while everything else plays the perfect supporting role. The sauces? I'm convinced they bend time, because the torta disappears way faster than logic allows. This isn't just food  it's the kind of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and look around to see if anyone else realizes what just happened. El Habanero didn't just make a torta... they made a reason to come back.

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Hole Mole! How have I never been here?!…read more I think Rubio's is a little better, but they are much more expensive than Hole Mole... so the next time I have a craving for a taco or burrito, I'll go here instead. A few of my friends have been telling me about them for years. We placed our order online for pick up. Unfortunately, their tablet wasn't working properly. The manager came out and wrote our order down so we did have to wait about 10 minutes... but they did their best and we appreciated the excellent service. We ordered a BRISKET BOWL $10.29, al pastor taco $2.29, Ensenada fish taco $2.89, asada taco $2.50, FISH BURRITO $11.80 + 1.50 extra for guac ~$13.50, and French fries $3. We were stuffed and our meal was only $35! The brisket bowl was surprisingly good- 4.5 stars. It was nice and smoky, and came with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We got the flour, but once I unwrapped it from the foil, it was quite dry. The al pastor taco was okay, but very dry- 2.5 stars. The asada taco was not bad- a little dry but flavorful- 3.5 stars. The fish taco was good but not crispy. I would get it again for Taco Tuesday, but Rubio's is much better. The best item was the FISH BURRITO- 5 stars. The fish was tender and the filling was seasoned perfectly, and the added guac gave it soo much FLAVOR! I've got to try their other burritos. We also got French fries and they were pretty good- 4 stars. Huge portion- probable enough for 3-4 people! We were so hungry I forgot to take a picture lol. Would get again. Looking forward to their WAVE WED: Baja fish tacos $2 Baja shrimp tacos $2.50 Shrimp ceviche $8 They also have POZOLE on the weekends. The inside is small but there is seating on the side of the restaurant. Happy eating! Yelp review #2- 2026

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