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 read more

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I've been coming to this location since it opened, and unfortunately the service has gone downhill. Mistakes on orders have become common, and lately the manager on duty has been consistently rude and unwilling to accommodate even simple requests. For years, I've been able to order the shredded beef taco combo and substitute the drink for a small guacamole. Every manager before has allowed it without issue. Recently, whenever this manager is working, she refuses the substitution, even if an employee already approved it. I don't drink sugary drinks, so forcing a drink I won't use makes no sense, especially when past managers were flexible. Her approach feels dismissive and unprofessional, and it's disappointing to see customer service handled this way. I hope ownership takes a look at what's happening here, because this used to be one of my favorite spots, and I'd love to see it return to the level of service it once had. read more

Miguels Jr - The dismissive and unprofessional manager - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Have been a loyal customer for many years now but have noticed the quality of food at this location going steadily downhill, especially this year. Our order included an enchilada combo plate with barely any chicken wrapped in the tortillas. Beans were so watery they needed a spoon! Tasteless, too. Rice was okay. But wait: there's more! Though we have spoken up about the minimal amount of meat put on their salads, this weekend was the last straw: care asada salad was virtually nothing but chunky, pale yellow iceberg lettuce, microscopic flecks of tomato, perhaps a tsp of shredded cheese and (we measured), 2 tablespoons of carne asada. We told the drive thru of how little meat was in our salads the LAST visit -- but no change this time. For the same price I can go to Cava and get an amazing salad! (Also -- the customer QR "How are we doing" code doesn't even work!) Sorry Mary and family: you can't become an In n Out wannabe without careful quality control and happy customers! read more

Chain restaurants get bad name but not this place. I've gone to more than 1 Miguel's jr and this location is by far my favorite. Cleanliness is a big thing for me especially when eating at a restaurant. And this place is always so tidy so a big win. The service is always so good. Never have an issue with getting my order. I'm a bit picky when it comes to Mexican food restaurants but this food does not disappoint. Even when you hit the busy hours I always get my food pretty quick. Currently pregnant so it's a important lol read more

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. read more

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I have never received bad service from this location. They are always friendly, maintain a clean restaurant, and the food is consistently hot and delicious. You can never go wrong with their extra crispy shredded beef tacos with copious amounts of red salsa, and a BRC to-go. read more

Brian's service is incredible. Really, this young man could be the manager. The way he talks with customers makes you feel very welcome. He is always on point with the orders. (He already knows I want the BRC double wrapped and my salsa separate from my food) When he talks with the cooks, he is respectful. Always friendly and has come along way since he started. Brian makes you feel like you're going thru the Miguel's drive thru on Sixth back in the day. Thanks for everything Brian. My family appreciates your attentive and kind service. The food and ambiance is great. read more

Miguels Jr - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I went to get my usual order and this time I am just completely annoyed and I have never once complained or said anything to management. As you can see I'd much rather leave a good review but tonight changed that. I always order the chicken tacos with sour cream and extra cheese and there have been several times when the extra cheese was not added. If I have to pay extra for something I expect it to be added. Tonight I got my tacos and they were so soggy and they looked like there was extra sour cream but not the extra cheese once again. I have tried to be nice about it and even asked at the window if they could please ensure they put extra cheese because there are times that they don't but as you can see in my photo the sour cream was excessive and all over the paper. Again I have never complained or taken anything back but I called to speak with the manager this time and she said she was the one who made them and that made it worse. She didn't seem to care that they were a soggy mess. Very disappointed especially because I have been going there for quite some time now. I think it's time to spend my money elsewhere and especially because of the way the manager acted in regard to how bothered I was. She could care less and never once offered to rectify it. If I wasn't so frustrated and tired from a long day at work I would have driven back to return them. The manager needs to do better and maybe her supervisor can address her customer service and rather than try to say they were made right, actually make them as requested. read more

Miguels Jr - Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just ordered the carne asada quesadilla dry gristle and no taste. Absolutely not worth 14 bucks read more

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. read more

Miguels Jr - The inside of the breakfast burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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. read more

Miguels Jr - Chile Verde Combo ($12,49)- Very good - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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. read more

Miguels Jr - What a tiny burrito. It used to never be like this a few months ago. More profit means less food for us. Chose wisely. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

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

Miguel's Jr. is truly one of the best Mexican restaurants out there. The tacos, burritos and cookies are really delicious. I got my order within 5-10 minutes. The staff are friendly and customer service is stellar! read more

I generally only like to leave good reviews, but I went through this restaurant and ordered shredded beef taquitos, and it was hard to understand the lady because she was laughing the whole time. When I pulled up to the window, she said here's your chicken taquitos but I told her I ordered beef. She told me she said chicken three times but I never heard the word chicken or Pollo or anything like that. She must've been confused with someone else. She was angry and told the chef to make beef and then gave me my food that doesn't look like it normally does and told me it would cost more. I basically just wanted to take the chicken and leave and not come back, but she took the chicken back and swapped it and handed it to me without saying anything. It's too bad because I think this establishment is actually pretty good. read more

One of my favorite restaurants for Mexican food I love getting a rice bean and cheese burrito from here and they also have amazing ambience here too. Great food and great service. read more

I've been coming to Miguel's for a few years, they have good chicken taquitos, good horchata drink and the bean and cheese are not the best but eatable. I was disappointed to know they will not have pozole until January, it's cold now and well after the holidays, what's the point? Their decision... but what I'm really on here for is the tamale I tried today. Since they didn't have pozole, figured I would try their new item, cheese tamales. First of all the price is outrageous. Never in my life have I paid $5 for a tamale! Especially being the size it was, pictures included in my review. The taste was OK and could have used more cheese because most what I tasted was the green chile. $15 more and I could have gotten a dozen elsewhere! So this will be the first and last time I try their tamales, the price should actually be somewhere around $2-$2.50, honest, please consider @Miguels Jr. because I don't think much people are willing to pay what you are asking. If they do, good for them, they can afford it. I gave 3 stars, well because the food I mentioned at start keeps me coming back. This place is pricey and I don't come too often anyways. Oh and if you ever have any guacamole on your items and you placed to go, be sure you get it on side because it turns black almost immediately. read more

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I ordered the new bowl they are advertising and requested no sour cream, and they put sour cream. But I asked before we left and they fixed it. The guy at the window handed us two small drinks. And I look up to see there drink cups and see the large cups right there. I ask if these are large drinks and they were not, so then they corrected that. I get home to see the contents of this loaded potato bowl and it is so small with virtually no ingredients. This bowl is not loaded with anything. Potato's and chili verde with some onions & I added guacamole instead of sour cream. The loaded potato bowl is $12 And just not worth it. Buy a burrito. read more

Miguels Jr - Loaded Potatoes Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Miguel's Jr. is delicious! The price point is unbeatable and I haven't had an item I don't love. My go to is the wet original burrito. So good! read more

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

I love Miguel's Jr in my home town. In Costa mesa today while driving home from boating my wife was sick. I went in and asked for a couple bags and some napkins. The lady cashier argued with me and said no. I then offered to pay. Still no. Finally she gave me 2 small bags and 3 napkins. Kind of blew my mind. Still love the food, but come on... read more

I truly can't even give this restaurant a star because it was so bad. I truly do not know how this restaurant is still in business. It was honestly the most disgusting food I've ever had in my life, let alone the worst fast food ever. Please be careful eating this food, made me very sick and I went to the bathroom non stop that whole night. read more

Serving size is light for the cost of how much it is. 12 something dollars for this is over priced at least put some lettuce on the place or something. read more

Miguels Jr - Carne Plate#2 Carne Combo - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

the decadence of the shredded beef burrito has captured my heart. Cheesy, juicy and full of flavor. The rice and beans cooked to absolute perfection and beef that actually tastes like real beef. I LOVE MIGUELS read more

I ordered the Garbage Burrito with carne asada for an additional $5.00 dollars. There was barely any carne asada, it was more like a bean and rice burrito than a carne asada garbage burrito. My rating for this burrito and pricing almost $20.00 dollars is garbage. I wouldn't recommend it at all!! read more

Miguels Jr - The worst taco ever - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is my go to spot for past Mexican food. It's not only fast but it's homemade they can really put a lot of care and time into the food that they serve beyond that the restaurant is absolutely immaculately clean like you could eat off the floor. I don't care what time of the day you go in. It is always looking good. I am here right now at 9:30 at night and the employees are very happy and the restaurant is so clean. I love eating hair and I am always looking forward to my Miguels Jr. garbage burrito and tacos. read more

Pretty mediocre. I'm surprised there's multiple locations. The price is fair and decent but the quality just isn't anything special. I have zero incentive to ever return or recommend. In fact if someone said they were going there I would most likely speak up and suggest they keep looking. read more

I do miss this place, my first stop on vacay, and it didn't disappoint!! Everything was fresh, hot and delish! The shredded beef taco is just my absolute favorite! Pork potato burrito as good as I remember! Clean and friendly store with outdoor seating a plus!! Wish I could ship home!! See you again MJ!! read more

Miguels Jr - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I'm writing a review very disappointed in the staff you have working for you so I had a situation in the past where I came through the drive through. I got a bean and cheese burrito and chips with guacamole. The small order when I got home the chips were stale, and there were hardly any chips in the bag. I called and I spoke to a Francisco, which is what I recall his name being. So this evening, I decided to go back through and get a burrito because I really like the burritos and I let the people know when I was ordering my food about the chips and guacamole being no charge this time. I was like blown off and told oh just come to the front. So when I got to the front, I specifically had told them when I went through the drive-through that my name was on Supposedly on a board or in a book or per Francisco, and the girl gave me such an attitude she was so rude! . She seemed like she went to look and then she comes back and says are you sure because I don't see your name anywhere and we don't have a Francisco that works here. I'm almost positive that what his name,anyway she was so rude. I said I know that I talked to somebody. I believe his name was Francisco and he was going to put my name in a book I said if it's going to be a problem, I'm going to call corporate because she had an attitude and then all of a sudden she comes back to the window and said I owed $5 and some change and was totally rude as she gives me my order as I leave. Totally unacceptable the way she acted shame on her! I didn't get her name. I will attach a picture here of my order so you can see the timeframe that I was there and know the staff that was working at that time anyways I'm not looking for any free handouts. I'm making a point that customer service is important and this girl had a major attitude to be working With the customers directly handing over their food. Also, I was so upset. I called the store. I spoke to some guy. I told him I need to speak to the manager and then the phone was picked up and it sounds exactly like the girl who gave me an attitude and she said she was the manager and then she just blew me off again. And was completely rude so maybe if you're going to hire people you should make sure they're NOT going to be rude to the customers!! also I plan to report this to corporate for totally unacceptable uncalled for unprofessional Customer Service oh and btw my name was in fact in the book the whole time. read more

Miguels Jr - The tag for my order - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Hello!! It's been so long since I wrote my last review, i've been in the hospitals. I have also picked up a new hobby - squishing bugs with my bare feet. Feels great!! 10/10 can't recommend enough!! That brings me to Miguel's Jr, which i heard is about as authentic Mexican food can get. But when i entered the fine establishment, it stank of bugs. And I wasn't disappointed!! So many bugs!! 4/5 if you like bugs!! read more

I normally visit the location in Tustin but this was the closest location to where we were. I ordered the chile relleno stuffed burrito. It was absolutely delicious and one of the best burritos I have ever had. It had the perfect amount of food. Their unsweetened black tea was very delicious ad well. The drive thru wad efficient which is a plus especially if you are in a rush. If you are in the area and are craving good Mexican food this is the place for you. Miguel's Jr. Never dissapoints. read more

Great food service was just a little bit slow through the drive-through. They were busy and we sat and waited for a drink because they forgot to give us a drink after handing us our food. They thought they were done all in all it is good read more

Placed a catering order. Called the morning of the event to confirm the order. They repeated my order when I called and confirmed pick up time. When we went to pick up the order they said they didn't have it. We had to wait for it to be made and held up our event. I ordered the 24 taco pack, which says it comes with beans and rice right on the catering menu. They charged me $33 each for a side of beans and rice. Very disappointed. read more

The beans are the Best at this Miguel's! Even better than the beans at the Miguel's in the IE where the chain is originally from! Thanks Miguel's Jr Costa Mesa! read more

Delicious and filling asada burrito! The tortilla tasted very fresh and the steak was legit, not like some places . I will plan on being back! read more

Really tasty Mexican food! Always Delicious! Staff is great as well! Always fast and courteous!

Had to try the Miguel's Jr in Costa Mesa. I am an avid Miguel's fan. You can see that on my Yelp reviews if you need proof lol My boyfriend and I saw this Miguel's when we were driving back from somewhere. I got excited when I saw one close to where he lives. So that night we ordered delivery from this location. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures; I totally forgot since it was Door dashed to us. I need to work on this. Sorry to my fellow Yelpers lol I know photos are very important. I ordered the cheese enchilada combo with a sprite. He ordered a quesadilla with meat in it and said it wasn't all that good. I think in general, skipping the quesadillas from Miguel's Jr is the ticket. They are small and underwhelming. Go to Alberto's if you want a big, cheesy, dilla. lol Anyway, our rice was not super fresh either. Tasted like, dare I say- day old rice? I'm not sure. It just wasn't fresh. I would come back here though. It wasn't bad overall. It's just not my favorite Miguel's location. read more

Human shit in the bathroom all the way to outside of the floor we told the manager but I don't think they cared . It was very disgusting to use i spent 40$ here and full regret read more

A lot of people bag on this place. I don't get it. Personally I think it's one of the better fast food Mexican restaurant chains. It's almost like it's not even fast food except it has a fast food vibe because they give you your food in a plastic container, plastic utensils, and no table service. If it wasn't for that, Miguel juniors is just as good as any other average Mexican restaurant, but slightly better! I love it and I've eaten at several locations. read more

Miguels Jr - Friday, July 12, 2024. Two taco plate. Damn delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California