I've been coming here for at least a few decades and it is always been a great stop on my way to the beach, or work. The old owners sold it about 3 or 4 years ago. The new owners have kept the menu are doing a fantastic job! This little walk up is located on Pacific Coast Highway in South Laguna Beach. I stopped yesterday and got a machaca chicken torta. The Machaca chicken is delicious whether it's in a taquito, street taco, burrito, enchilada or a torta the meat is tender, juicy and tasty! We stop by to get their guacamole and chips for the kiddos because the guac is pure avocado with no fillers, it's absolutely delicious! And the chicken tortilla soup is the best around. The kids also love their taquitos, which are plump and filled with lots of meat. If you're in the south Laguna area, do yourself a favor and stop in -- you won't be disappointed, it's a local favorite! (I'll try to post better photos next time) read more

Papa's Tacos - Machaca Chicken Torta w. lettuce, mayo, and guacamole. (mine was with no tomatoes or cheese) - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Their tacos and burritos are very greasy. They didn't agree with me. They have been there for years but it's not one of my favorites. If you want to go to great Mexican food go to carlos's Dana point. read more

Papa's Tacos is the real deal. Chicken is quality amd rice and beans are both great. Not your typical greasy Mexican food and your stomach will be thankful for it! read more

This place was good around 10 years ago but it's terrible now Meat quality has degraded significantly and it's basically dog food these days read more

My kids and I come here every time before we head down to the beach. They love it, which is a win in my book cause they never all eat at 1 place. The seagulls and pigeons will also tell you they love it since they've repeatedly stolen leftovers from the INSIDE of my backpack. Our usuals are the asada quesadilla, potato burrito, and papa's California burrito. The green (mild) salsa is tangy and not spicy which we prefer and compliments our food well. read more

Papa's Tacos - Papa's California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Everything is always great. You cannot go wrong with anything that you ordered there! They're always friendly, courteous, and willing to accommodate. read more

Great food..red salsa was FRIRE!!! Definitely recommend Great service Asada nachos and asada tacos Fish tacos was great too And carnita taco read more

Papa's Tacos - Food was really good - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

A bit pricey, vegetarian options were more expensive than meat which doesn't add up. Burrito had no flavor, cheese wasn't melted. Salsa verde was flavorless too. Disappointing read more

Papa's Tacos - bean cheese rice burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Visiting from Portland and found this spot while driving around. They gave generous portions and the meats were flavorful. I got Papa's California Burrito and it was excellent. The salsa was good and chunky. Wasn't a fan of the "mild sauce", didn't have much flavor at all. The staff that helped us were polite, prompt, and friendly. Only two outdoor tables that have seen better days, so take this to go! Perfect for a beach picnic or cruising to a park. read more

Papa's Tacos - The vintage sign really adds to the neighborhood. - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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A bowl of homemade chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and perfect meal for rainy days. Yummy!!

While it was a LONG time in between my visits, I have been going to Papas Tacos for nearly 30 years. I used to live in the area in the late 90's and Papa's was a regular stop for me. While driving back to Laguna I decided to visit Papa's for a hearty breakfast / lunch choice. From the outside, nothing has changed in 30 years but on the inside it has been updated a lot. There used to be a (very) small area where you could order food and sit along the front window looking out over PCH or get it ToGo as most people did. It appears that they significantly expanded the kitchen while removing the indoor ordering and eating areas. I ordered the Breakfast burrito with carnitas and an order of chicken taquitos. They offer you your choice of salsas when the food is ready. Everything was outstanding. Papa's has a wide range of offerings. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, bowls and much more. I have no doubt that you will enjoy it as much as I do. And I WILL be back. read more

love this local spot. My go to for Mexican food on the go. Good size portion and price. Service is friendly and quick. all the ingredients and salss's are fresh. read more

Specifically asked for potatoes multiple times. Simple two order request. End up with beans in it instead of potatoes despite asking twice to make sure exactly this didn't happen. Won't be going back read more

Great spot by the beach. Food was excellent and served HOT! Service was great, parking is a bit tricky but there is parking in front of the place. read more

Papa's Tacos - Machado Chicken Street Taco, Black Beans ,Rice - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this place is not it. Food is dry with little flavor and their options for drinks are limited. Our service was fine but nothing great. Would not recommend. read more

IT WAS AMAZING!! They're very quick and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!!!! Their chips are so good.

Yes. This spot is a five star winner. It's just a humble blue shack on the street; go order from the window outside, don't forget their homemade salsas. Mike is the owner; shake his hand, thank him for his 33 years of dedicated service to the community and enjoy your food. This is a great hole in the wall spot that represents the area well. read more

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Papa's Tacos has been a favorite for my son and his dearest friends for years. This week he took me to grab a vegetarian burrito and we took our lunch down to table rock beach to enjoy. The server was super friendly and the place was busy. The shop is small with just a couple of picnic tables for eating. With the beach right across the PCH we decided the sand and waves would create the perfect lunch ambiance. My burrito was HUGE! Had to take part of it home for later. And delicious!! Such a great little beach shack for a grab and go lunch. Would highly recommend this place and will be back soon. read more

The food is great! Love the nachos and the torta. Service is always quick and friendly. They have a small table or great food to take to the beach. read more

We found this place on the way to 1000 steps beach. Stopped at the liquor store next to it to grab snacks and this place is right next to it so we tried it out. Their breakfast tacos were soooooo good! We now make trips just to this area so we can have their breakfast tacos. read more

Hit the spot after a beach day! I'm vegetarian so I got the potato burrito and added guacamole and was surprised at the size when I got it. Tasted pretty good but the service made it over the top! The owner was super friendly and gave a run down of the different sauces. I liked the hot, but can see why it might not be for everyone. It has a earthier taste. Will definitely come back after future beach days. read more

Papa's Tacos - Potato Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great taco spot! The carne asada and the machaca beef were both really good, but I think the carne asada was my favorite. Came for taco Tuesday but I wanted flour tortillas instead of corn so I wasn't able to get that $3.25 per taco deal since the flour tacos are larger. My three tacos came out to $19, but they were delicious. Definitely ask for hot sauce or salsa on the side, the green salsa was good but the hot sauce was amazing. Service is quick and it's a great spot to pick up tacos before heading to the beach. There's quite a bit of 30 minute parking outside the restaurant or you can park on the streets parallel to pch if you want to sit and eat at one of the two tables outside the restaurant. I'll definitely be back! read more

I got a Papa's tacos for their street tacos. They give you plenty of meat and the tortillas are fresh. For only $3.50 each it's quite a buy!

Boooooooo Another super expensive incredibly poor taco shop. They will nickel and dime you-and under deliver. Super disappointed. :( read more

$15.00 for this burrito ... got home and it's small as hell. The bag had weight in it but it was all napkins and a salsa. I wouldn't pay $9 for this thing. Just gave it to my dog read more

Papa's Tacos - Small ass breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Whether you are from the surrounding area or road tripping through Laguna, it is easy to drive right by this place without even noticing it! Whenever I have a beach day in Laguna, the Mahi Burrito at Papa's Tacos is a must for lunchtime though! They have plenty of options to choose from but I can't seem to try anything else but the fish burrito each time I'm here. That is how much I enjoy it. The staff is always great as well. However, I will say I wish they had a different hot sauce since the one they offer almost tastes cumin-like in my opinion. I would love to see a mango habanero sauce or something with more kick than their pico or verde! Street parking can be tight on busy days but I never have too much trouble finding a spot. Price point: two burritos, chips, guacamole totaled to about $36 plus tip if you're feeling generous. So be prepared to spend about $40 for two people not including drinks. read more

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Mama's breakfast burrito is hands down my favorite b-fast burrito in OC. Always a good mix in the quantity of the ingredients. Always leave full and not too sluggish after eating one of these at the beach read more

You've gotta stop and enjoy one of the best Burrito's in souther California. Right on PCH. This is a Mahi Mahi Burrito. The fish is amazing. You can totally taste it in your first bite. Grilled not fried. I got mine with Homemade Chips and salsa. Sitting outside with a the cool ocean breeze while watching traffic on the PCH. This is the kinda place Tom Petty would write about. Don't thank me now.. thank owner Michael after you try it. read more

Papa's Tacos - Mahi Mahi Fish burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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My kids love this convenient and cost-friendly taco spot. They usually get three chicken or carne Assad's tacos with cohabiting and onions, side of guac and occasionally taquitos. They often take their friends before heading to the beach. read more

Papa's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I have been coming here for years. I normally order the regular thing, most of the time. I have heard, to many times, about the Shrimp, being prepared here. OMG! I would compare it to any restaurant along PCH. Thank you, Gail! Thank you for all that you do. Great job Cook (Chef). Thank you Michael. read more

The best Mexican spot in OC. High quality, fresh food with great consistent service. If you haven't tried this place you're missing out. Carne Asada burrito always hits the spot Truly one of the best kept secrets!!! If you're in the area you need to give this place a try read more

So yummy! I've been coming here for YEARS and they are always consistent, delicious and their machaca chicken is my favorite go to on anything! A must try for anyone in the area :) read more

Came across this place on our LDW visit to Laguna Beach. We were starving and came across this whole in the wall looking restaurant. We decided to try it out because of their good reviews. I ordered the chicken nachos, my friends ordered enchiladas, and two burritos. I though my nachos were good except I wish it was prepared differently. My chips were a bit soggy. The guacamole was lacking in flavor. My friend said his burrito had a bit too much beans than normal. They have two benches where people can sit down to eat and a nice water jug to fill up. Overall, decent food and the guy taking my order was really nice. read more

Papa's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Found this place while driving PCH-1 with my +1. Feeling lucky, this is a hidden jewel that everyone should know when visiting Laguna. Just happened to be driving by and saw this place with a short line. Blink of an eye and it could be missed. Beware! Parking isn't the greatest, unless you're an expert at parallel parking. In front of the stand, you'll find 30-min parking along the highway. If you're lucky enough, you'll get a parking spot easy. If not, good luck. Definitely hard to find great parking anywhere in Laguna along the highway. Don't let this hinder yoir experience. The food is worth it! read more

I have been coming to this location for years and it's hands down the best tacos in Laguna Beach! I always get the carne asada street style tacos with pinto beans. Not expensive at all and the servers are always super friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Love love love Papa's tacos. My favorite dishes. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Laguna.

Very expensive for what you get. Ordered a potato taco & there was no flavor. They are stingy with the salsa, which is completely tasteless. Also the guy taking the order had a very bad attitude. Skip this spot & find something better. read more

I ordered burrito with chicken expecting avocado and sour cream like in description and got a plain burrito with nothing but rice. I got pissed and thru it away . read more

This is an amazing taco stand with amazing food and staff. Parking can be a bit tough, since there is not a parking lot nearby, so snag street parking anywhere you can. If you have to walk a little bit, GOOD, it's worth it. I had the chicken machaca torta and it was nothing but delicious. My husband had 3 tacos (egg/cheese/potatoe, carne asada, chicken). We both had sides of salsa verde. Everything was great, no complaints. Staff is super friendly and they love doggies! read more

A Yawn In A Burrito Vegetarians beware! We ordered a breakfast taco (yawn), potato taco (big yawn) and veggie burrito (coma time). The veggie burrito didn't have any veggies - except a few onions and Cilantro. Literally, no taste. I tried red salsa, no taste, green salsa, not even a little water necessary (and I'm not a spicy type) Oh! And the 'complimentary salsa' is limited, so don't ask for more than one or they charge you! Maybe if there was more flavor, we wouldn't need so much salsa. Not sure if the meat is better? But it's $6 for an unimpressive unflavored taco. $13 for a flavorless burrito. Save your money for salsa that makes you happy! read more