Mariscos Villa Del Mar

Don't judge a book by its cover! The outside could use a little work, but the food, presentation,…read morequality, and flavor were all outstanding. As soon as we sat down, our server brought out five different salsas along with a delicious bean dip! The food arrived beautifully presented on traditional Mexican style plates, complete with fresh garnishes that made everything look even more appetizing. Our server, Lourdes, was incredibly friendly and attentive. She answered all of our questions and shared how proud she is of the restaurant and its food, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Plenty of parking outside, restaurant was clean inside, prices are fair and lots to choose from. We'll definitely be back to try the handmade tortillas!

Here on a Monday morning and waited for almost 30 minutes for a breakfast burrito when there was…read morenobody else in the restaurant and I got probably the tiniest breakfast burrito I've ever seen for $15. Literally no bigger than the tiny little burrito you get from McDonald's. The place was super dingy and nasty. I'm not sure what they're doing over there but it seems like very much a local joint. I would give it zero stars if I could. Avoid this at all costs. Super disappointing, given all the misleading positive reviews.

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I really liked this salsa. Smokey with a decent amount of heat but not extreme. Not sure what kind of pepper was used but tasty.

Mami Felipa Cocina Mexicana

4.6(313 reviews)

1.7 mi

I had my first meal at the enchanted indoor garden in Mami Felipa Cocina today…read more Food: The green chilaquiles did not disappoint. They were fresh, crunchy, with ample green tomatillo salsa that was flavorful, making for a very authentic bite. The beans were very good and complemented the chilaquiles perfectly. Authentic Mexican flavors showcased well. Service: The waitress was friendly, attentive, and joyfully answered my questions about the menu. I also asked about the traditional colorful head piece located behind glass next to the register and learned that it is a Chinelo, a traditional iconic carnival character from Morelos, Mexico. It is clear, the restaurant owners are proud of their heritage and are sharing it with everyone. Ambiance: The small but cozy restaurant features an incredibly vibrant, maximalist indoor garden vibe that immediately makes you feel like you are dining inside an enchanted greenhouse. Dense artificial greenery blankets the walls and ceiling. The cozy, casual neighborhood layout is packed with personality, featuring playful multicolored floral tablecloths, festive flags, and unique lived-in accents. It's an energetic setting for a lively meal.

What a pleasant surprise. Meaning sometimes you read a lot of five star reviews and you leave…read moredisappointed. Had the Divorciad burrito for lunch and it was delicious. (See attached picture). This restaurant is in such an obscure location, I can't believe I was going to a Burrito Track across the street for so many years not knowing this place existed. Friendly staff and prompt service. The unfortunate negative is it's location and I'm referring to parking. There must be 8 business crammed into this lot. With a bar to the right and a laudermat on its left finding a parking spot is like winning the lotto. Now layer in one driveway and you have to make a 3 point turn just to navigate to leave. The short answer is I will absolutely go back to this place as long as there is a parking space to be had.

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Birria queso taco

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Chilaquiles rojo con carne

Tacos Los Cholos - Fullerton

4.6(3.1k reviews)

5.7 mi

Great service! Server very attentive and place very organized and clean! It took less time than…read moreexpected to go in!

Great location, plenty of parking and tables. Friendly staff, excellent service. Plenty of options…read moreon the menu, food was very flavorful!

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Pork belly

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Ines and Lizbeth are such amazing servers!! They were so patient and friendly from the beginning…read more It feels like you're on a vacation in this cute little restaurant, 10/10 service.

Had a really good experience at Sol 626! The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the…read morestaff were friendly and welcoming. Our server Lizbeth was amazing although it was during a rush hour she was very friendly , attentive , and made sure we had everything we needed. Everything came out fresh and tasted great. Definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out, and I'll definitely be coming back!

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Oaxaca Village

4.6(496 reviews)

4.3 mi

Authentic taste! On our first visit, we enjoyed the chilaquiles, enchiladas verdes, chips and…read moreguacamole & the Oaxacan horchata which was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. Our server, Genaro, was incredibly attentive, friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. We loved it so much that we came back a second time. This visit, we tried the caldo de res (Genaro's recommendation), and it was absolutely delicious. I felt revived after every spoonful. We also ordered the trio chilaquiles with red, green, and mole sauces which was a great way to experience all the flavors. The real showstopper, though, was the café de olla. It was the perfect blend of warmth, spice, and sweetness. Such a wonderful way to start the morning!! Great food, genuine hospitality, and an experience that keeps us coming back. Highly recommend!

The margarita flight was pretty good, but it's just like ordering three separate margaritas, so no…read morebenefit getting the flight as I didn't see any price difference. No taco Tuesday either which was pretty disappointing. Came here after looking at the menu which had taco Tuesday but when we go there, was told they got rid of it. Nonetheless, won't definitely come back here on a Tuesday. The steak that I got was overcooked, but the chips and salsa were pretty good. Good area to enjoy some drinks though especially if the have live band.

Colorful and fun interior

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EL MOLCAJETE LOCO

4.5(76 reviews)

0.6 mi

Super good food and great atmosphere! Watch a game have a beer and try their delicious food…read moreincluding my favorite quesabirria tacos delicious and generous portions!

Mom and Pop place with good authentic Mexican food. I had the Mojarra Frita with a super nice…read moreserver and in authentic Mexican restaurant vibe.

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Amor Y Tacos

4.0(3.8k reviews)

4.0 mi

First time here for a co workers retirement lunch. We had a reservation so it wasn't a hassle to…read moreget seated. Quick service, I didn't get her name but she has blonde hair, tall woman she was great. The food was delicious, I prefer my salsa more spicy but it was still enjoyable. Chips and salsa are also very delicious and soft. It was warm inside, I'm not sure if they can't get the AC to be colder. Overall good experience and I would try it again.

Was considering just to do takeout, but I came on a Tuesday and their happy hour extends till 9:00…read morePM (dine in only). So I decided to sit at the bar as a single seater haha. The bartender was super attentive, and she was always there so it was very easy to order! I ordered two short rib tacos, which the tacos were $1 off, and the mole tots, which was probably $4 off? Pretty worth visiting during happy hour! Service was very quick. There were also other few people ordering food besides drinks at the bar. Starting off with the tacos, the short rib was very nice! Very soft, tender, and flavorful. You can taste that they put amount of hours to preparing the meat for it. I just wished they added more condiments to the taco cause it was just cilantro and onion. I wish there was like salsa, radish, etc. It's kind of pricey compared to a street taco, but the quality of the meat was definitely higher. Also the mole tots, this was pretty good, although I wish there was more cheese. First few bites were pretty good, but the more you eat it, it does taste quite overwhelming from the black salsa. I wish there was also more toppings to it too. Overall, dining at the bar during happy hour was very chill! The bartender was also very nice and welcoming. Saw a DJ was setting up, but didn't get to see him play when I was dining around 6:30pm.

Indoor space

Hatch Chile Spaghetti with shrimp

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Short rib nachos

La Casita Olvera

4.2(957 reviews)

3.1 mi

La Casitas Olvera has the BEST Taco Tuesday! The tacos are delicious, the fajitas come out…read moresizzling, and the margaritas are always a great choice. Love the family-owned vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Such a great spot for good food, drinks, and a fun time. Definitely a favorite!

Unfortunately, not a great experience. The food took way too long to come out and there seemed to…read morebe absolutely no sense of urgency from the waiters. We spent most of the time just waiting around. I even had to ask for utensils!!!!!!!!After all that, the food wasn't even mediocre. Definitely disappointing and probably won't be back.

Dining area

Mi Casita Burrito

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Madero 1899

Diesel was the best person we could come tooo. The food was delicious. he was amazing i love him,…read morehis characteristically bold and kind love to start our night here and this nightclub. overall best club here in fullerton, everyone should spend there night here worth wait time and money.

i had an amazing time diesel was so nice and helpful , the food was amazing and as well as the…read moredrinks

Ceviche

Margarita flight

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La Huasteca

3.9(993 reviews)

4.3 mi

I want to start by saying that this place is not cheap, but it is 100% worth it…read more As someone who was born and raised in Mexico, I tend to be very critical of Mexican restaurants. Like many Mexicans, I grew up believing that the best Mexican food can only be found in Mexico. However, La Huasteca completely exceeded my expectations. The food was authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We ordered the fajitas, menudo, and several appetizers, and every single dish was excellent. You can tell they put a lot of care into the quality and preparation of their food. The service was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and most importantly, the food tasted like real Mexican food. That's not something I say often. If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine and don't mind paying a little extra for quality, I highly recommend La Huasteca. We will definitely be coming back.

Came here for lunch recently with one of my book clubs per recommendation of one of our girlies who…read moreis a regular here! Ordered queso fundido to share, ceviche pescado, taco gobernado (shrimp and cheese), and quesabirria taco (cheese and pulled beef). Pretty filling and was delicious, even if it was on the pricey side. There was no wait for a table, but the service was a bit delayed due to them only having maybe 1 - 2 servers on the floor at any time. They were very friendly when we were able to flag them down, though! I'd come back for their happy hour if I was already at The Source.

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Lily E.

Elite 24

290

1 year ago

We had a mixed experience at Mariscos Villa Del Mar. The aguachiles stole the show - fresh, spicy, and expertly prepared. However, the tostadas were stale, so I ended up ordering Tostitos instead. The piña and watermelon Micheladas were a highlight, with flavors that left us craving more. The drink menu is impressive, and we're excited to try more options. Some areas need improvement: the restrooms could be cleaner, and the service was slow. Our server took a while to bring drinks and food, and there were delays with our to-go plate and bill. She gave me the wrong bill and got distracted talking that she forgot my to-go plate. Despite these issues, we're willing to give it another try. Maybe it was just an off day, and we hope the service is usually better. The aguachiles and Micheladas were standouts, making us want to return. read more

Francisco C.

8 years ago

Got tostada de ceviche de camaron today and the shrimp was old and smelled like it gone bad a day before. Then I was told that their shrimp is fresh and they won't do anything. I got to eat air and no food for lunch at work. Costumer service is very poor. Do not recommend this place to no body but the sanitation department to check it out. read more

Sergio G.

8 years ago

Mui ricos bien servidos y con marisco recién traído Del Mar y una bonita atención y cortesía precios al alcance de todas personas y mui buenas chelas bien frías y un comfortable lugar mui elegante y limpio lo recomiendo alta mente read more

Tony F.

148

10 years ago

Came here for lunch. First time. Food is tasty Cócteles are awesome. Ceviche is fresh and great tasting. Will recommend to friends and family. Service is also top notch. read more

Jonathan A.

6 years ago

la torre de mariscos esta grande y tiene muscho marisco. desafortunadamente el caldito que le echan es muuy salado. pidan el caldito aparte. fish tacos muy ricos. read more

Itzel V.

4 years ago

I wasn't expecting it to be this good, it's the first time I come here and I'm not disappointed. Food is really good and fresh would recommend this place 100% read more

Veronica M.

3 years ago

Excelente comida!!! El servicio fue fabuloso la comida vino muy rápido. Nuestra mesera fue muy amable y su sugerencia con la comida fue muy buena! read more

Cristina J.

11 years ago

Tried their cucaracha shrimp and was amazed, they have a spicy but good flavor... next i will try their aguachile i heared they are also good read more

Peter Q.

8 years ago

The food is always good and they always have great customer service and delivery time so what more is there to say! GREAT SPOT!

Ana N.

5 years ago

first timer and food was great! Julissa had great customer services! definetely recommend and coming back!

Codi B.

117

12 years ago

The dish tacos are awesome and who can beat taco Tuesday $1.25 for a decent sized taco...yes please

Kevin S.

153

11 years ago

Lady refused to give me a cup of water. She said she only does bottled water. What a joke.

David V.

13 years ago

The best mariscos. the aguachile and the campecha are delicious!!! I recommend this place.

Juan M.

7 years ago

First time here. The service was good. Food was great. Had a good time. Will cap me again

Jose G. G.

11 years ago

Happy hours is awesome . The service is great and they made photo copies for my friend .

Lisa B.

120

13 years ago

Service is horrible, it's my first time here. Will update on the food if I ever get it.

Rey T.

187

226

102

6 years ago

I thought I'd try one grilled fish taco and one regular fish taco. Both we're just OK

Arlene R.

Elite 25

198

182

14 years ago

Great food, great service, and great prices!!!

Jasmine Z.

14 years ago

Best mariscos and horchata!

Amy H.

11 years ago

Yum! Fresh and flavorful.

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