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    Miguels Jr

    3.3 (537 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MIGUELS JR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    DC M.

    Normally when I come here everything is good , but not today . Ordered an El Potato with no cheese . Bryan P asked also if I wanted salsa . I said no . Instead of not adding salsa he put no sauce on the order ? When I got to my location I saw it was full of cheese too ?! all over the pork and so I could only eat a couple pieces of dry potato and the rest was trash. I'm allergic to dairy. Very disappointing.. .Both the cook and the cashier messed up a 1item order . 1/4 of a potato isn't what I was hoping for .

    In the bag shot! So exciting
    Timothy M.

    What makes this place so special is that it offers genuinely authentic Mexican food in a fast-food type setting. The drive-thru is super quick and really easy to access on the busy street. First and foremost, the service is the best in the area. They asked how many salsas I would like and told me that I can do as many as I want. I said "six" and they said "no problem". That alone is worth 5 stars! You can tell the employees are really happy to be there. It's a very comforting experience. The food is really good. I had the bean & cheese burrito. The first thing you notice is how high quality the Yellow Cheddar is. The flavor is rich, bright, and salty/sweet. Every bite gets better and better. Also the portion is perfect, I wasn't looking for a massive burrito. The salsa is a little bit spicy at first but fades very quickly. It has a very good balance of spice and sweetness. Very impressive

    Carne Asada taco minus the meat.  Had to suffer back through the drive-through to get the right Carne Asada Taco
    Dan W.

    I stopped by this Miguel Jr's a few times a month and they usually have top-notch service at the drive-through. Today I go through in a new person is there and they asked you how many sauces would you like and when you tell them they don't provide it why would they even ask them? It is aggravating, especially you shouldn't have to check your bag once they ask you. Now every time I visit I will have to ensure that they give me the hot sauce. I requested kind of sad to get paid $20 an hour and you can't even do your effing job.

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    Roselia G.

    I'm so glad there are a few Miguel's Jr. locations in OC. My usual order is the shredded beef taco along with the rice and beans, but I love their Pozole too. My co-workers always get their burritos. I tried the horchata for the first time today and it's really good! I'll have to get that every time now! And they have a new churro dessert that I had actually suggested they add to their menu a few years ago, and they finally have! If you sign up online, or follow them on social media, you'll get all the special offers and deals, like today they are celebrating reaching 20k followers, so only today you can get 20% off your bill by showing them the email offer. They've also occasionally had Taco Tuesday deals at specific locations, but only when advertised. But whether there's a deal or not, it's always a great time for Miguel's Jr.

    Always our go to heading to the beach. Always hot and fresh and tastes a bit better at Newport beach.

    Opened the taquitos to give feed my son. This is the total amount that was removed from 3 taquitos

    This is how much chicken they give you when you order the Trio with chicken taquitos.

    The inside of the breakfast burrito.
    Guy B.

    I'm giving this restaurant a four because I've had some of their other entrées and have enjoyed them more. Their menu is very extensive and I think if I stay away from the breakfast burrito, I will be fine. But this morning, I had their breakfast burrito (the Sunrise) and it's not something I'll have again. Not that anything was seriously wrong, but I wasn't happy with the way the potatoes were cooked, just being soggy more than crunchy. The bacon really didn't overwhelm me either, and it was a lot of fat and grizzle which is slightly expected. But they ended up putting in strips of bacon - as opposed to chopping it up and it didn't blend well with the rest of the ingredients. If you're looking for an awesome breakfast burrito, try Cali Tacos in Santa Ana or Orange. Their hot red sauce is just perfect. Not too hot and seasoned perfectly. It was excellent on the burrito. Like I said, I will be back. Their selection of burritos is pretty good and I really would like to try the wet burrito with the extra sauce and cheese on top. Next time. The service was great. Luz Elena was helpful and courteous. The atmosphere in the restaurant was definitely something that's fun for small groups.

    Chile Verde  Combo ($12,49)- Very good
    Rick L.

    Shredded beef flavor is like no other. So juicy and delicious and had been for the 20+ years I've been going to MIguel's all over SoCal. I alwayes get the original burrito but switched it up to Taco / Enchilada combo ($12.38). Beans great, rice just ok. Taco was filled with shredded beef, cheese, lettuce and hot corn tortilla. Enchilada was good as well. My favorite is still the burrito. Chile Verde ($12.49) was very good, not fatty, just quality meat, potatoes and green sauce. The sauce they use for salsa is very runny so don't expect much although it has good flavor.

    What a tiny burrito. It used to never be like this a few months ago. More profit means less food for us. Chose wisely.

    Its not the same. The burritos are half the size they used to be and the same price. Smaller meals for us but more profit for them. Doesnt seem family oriented like it used to be.

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    Very flavorful and tasty food. Service was very quick for pur takeout dinner. Nice, clean and quiet atmosphere.

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    The best bean and cheese burrito ever!!! My comfort food go-to. Their salsas aren't too spicy, and they're always quick!

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    Worst Mexican food ever. Chips were cold. The food had no taste. It was expensive. I will never go back.

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