Stopped by Rasta Taco and kept it simple this time. Trying to cut calories, so I only ordered one taco instead of my usual "I'll regret this later" combo. Went with the Jamaican jerk chicken taco (most reviewed item on Yelp) and honestly, one was enough because it hit the spot. Super tasty, full of flavor, and everything tasted fresh. No shortcuts here. It comes with a side of chips and that combo was all I needed. Also worth mentioning, this place is on a corner and actually has a few parking spots for customers. That alone deserves appreciation in downtown Laguna Beach where parking is usually a competitive sport. Quick stop, great flavor, left happy. Would absolutely do it again. read more

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Laguna Beach is a beautiful place. It's so beautiful, that it's difficult to find parking. Good luck! I didn't do any prior research or planning for this visit. Approached the restaurant and realized it's not a sit down style restaurant. There is outdoor "patio" like seating. Fridays they close at 7pm. The staff member that took our order was thorough in ensuring we ordered all we wanted because the kitchen was closing soon. The menu theme is Jamaican, I guess it's Jamaican x Mexican fusion? Ordered an array of 7 tacos to try. Al pastor & shrimp = best flavor Plantains were just okay. I do have a bias because I'm Central American and these are a must at Grandma's house. read more

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I was not expecting to live everything as much as I did! The meat on all the tacos were juicy and not too fatty. The Al pastor and jerk chicken were my favorite. The service was great for a walk up window and you can never get o wrong with Laguna views! read more

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The potato quesadilla special was delicious..highly recommend ordering this dish Fast service also read more

Rasta Taco - Potato quesadilla special Highly recommend - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The food and service were great. As usual, I got the food, burritos, to go. This is an open seating restaurant near the beech in Laguna so the ambiance is always good, if you're eating there. read more

Stopped here on my lunch break and it was exactly what I needed. I ordered the taco plate special with chips, rice, beans, a fish taco, and a shrimp taco. Both were delicious, but the shrimp taco was the clear standout--so flavorful, I'd come back just for that. I also had their hibiscus tea, and it was so refreshing--lightly sweet, floral, and perfect for a beachside lunch. Bonus points for how vegetarian-friendly the menu is--tons of great options I'm planning to try next time. The staff were warm and friendly, and the beachy, relaxed vibe made it feel like a mini escape from the workday. Highly recommend if you're in the area or just need a good reason to slow down and enjoy the view (and the tacos). read more

Rasta Taco - Hibiscus tea - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I LOVE Rasta Taco on Beach Street in Laguna Beach!! It's my new taco place; my all-time favorite is the Al Pastor!! I enjoy sitting outside, eating Rasta Taco & watching life walk by!!! Try it - you'll love it too!!! by: Mary Jones read more

Random stop at Rasta Taco today for breakfast. Saw their billboard for breakfast specials and we decided to give it a try. We bought the breakfast chilaquiles and added chorizo and avocado to it. I'm usually a mild sauce girl, I don't eat a lot of spicy at all so the chorizo had a kick to it! Price was reasonable for the size of the meal! Two of ate and we didn't finish it. The ambiance is casual beach. It was empty when we came in but started to get full closer to lunch. It was overcast and warm so it felt great out, but there are plenty of umbrellas to get shade. Service is great! You order at the window and they bring your food to your table. Felt very personable. Free refills on drinks! Variety on the menu of island food and mexican food. We'll be back to try their jerk tacos! read more

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Fried plantains come with a spicy sweet salsa. Delicious. Friendly service. And nice, shady patio so we could dine with our dog. It's def not Mexican. It's Caribbean. read more

Let me start by saying that I wasn't sure what to expect when I first saw this little shack of a place. We walked past the open kitchen door and looked in. I was a bit skeptical, but my son told me he'd been there before, and that it was good. So, I ordered a reggae bowl with Caribbean seasoned carne asada, and, I have to admit, it was DELICIOUS. It was more than enough food. I ate some there and the rest at home. However, I do have to say that I was a bit put off by the lack of cleanliness. The outdoor tables were filthy and the area had some garbage blowing around on the floor. My advice would be to get the food to go and to eat it elsewhere. read more

This review is regarding deceptive pricing and not the food as the food was edible. Going off the menu posted at the window; I ordered the Chicken Burrito and my wife ordered the Cheese Quesadilla. However, the price seems a little higher than was expected and, then I noted that the price for the Cheese Quesadilla was charged at a price of $14.95 and not the $11.95 as posted on their menu. All they said was that their menu had not yet been updated to reflect the price change. This is not acceptable as they should have told us of the price change when we placed the order. Also, they could have updated the sign with a temporary paper reflecting the new price and they also should have offered to pay us back the difference. They did not correct the sign while we were there and we passed by the place a few hours later and the price had still not been updated. Once they show proof that the menu sign has been permanently updated, I will update this review. read more

Rasta Taco - Receipt showing over charge for cheese quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Cool vibes, efficiency ordering. Nice covered seating area. Reasonable prices Food was ok maybe I should've asked for more heat. It was definitely not over salted like a lot of other food. read more

Rasta Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I had a really disappointing experience here. The staff was extremely rude when we simply asked if we could sit down and eat. We were told no because their to-go containers are "too expensive," which honestly made no sense and came off very unprofessional. It felt like we were being dismissed instead of treated like paying customers. Definitely not the kind of service that makes you want to come back. read more

Food was very good! Cool outside location in a great area. No bathrooms but still a good place

Stopped by as we saw this place when we were exploring today. Portion size is amazing! Such value for the money. The food was amazing. Vegeterian options which makes me happy! Service was fast. The mood and setting is on point. Absolutely would recommend and will be back! read more

Rasta Taco - Front - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The $16 carne asada burrito is VERY underwhelming. Not much flavor/seasoning. Meat is very chewy and there's too much bland basmati rice. Even after adding salsa and tapatio (from home), my taste buds are still very sad. Two stars for the side of fries which were pretty good. read more

Rasta Taco - Very underwhelming, lacks seasoning or any kind of kick. Salsas didn't help. Carne asada is too chewy. :/ - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I came here with my family and we ordered 3 meals and 2 drinks and let me tell you the food was amazing! It was honestly the best quesadilla i've ever had, although the food is on the pricier side. The drinks were $4.45 each but it was still good! Deff recommend! read more

On the pricey side for the portions, but tried the fish burrito (4/5, a bit bland but high quality ingredients) and carnitas quesadillas (4/5). It's a casual spot with outdoor seating, parking might be a bit challenging given the area, but nice area to walk around afterwards! read more

Rasta Taco - Fish Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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FOOD was AMAZING licked the plates clean. Super tasty and there was a lot of meat for a taco read more

Rasta Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Friendly staff and a great selection of tacos, bowls, burritos and quesadillas and more. Prices are good and the food was great. Nice outdoor area to eat and relax. read more

Cute little spot. Staff was nice. You walk up and order and sit wherever you like and seating is limited. The nachos looked good but weren't serving today because they didn't have enough tortilla chips. I got the burrito with seared white fish which was good maybe lacked a bit flavorful even with the salsa. The reason why I'm giving 4 stars is because the soda was very flat. Also If you aren't serving something on the menu if you can put a note to say you're not serving it today. There was a line already and while I'm trying to order nachos they were out so I had to choose immediately what to order next because I didn't want to hold up the line. read more

Rasta Taco - White Fish Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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A go-to taco spot in Laguna! We come to Rasta Taco all the time and it never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. I always get the jerk chicken tacos (they're a must!), and my wife loves that there are so many great vegetarian options. The outdoor patio has a super chill, casual vibe--perfect for enjoying tacos and a cold beer. It's one of our favorite spots in Laguna and a staple in our rotation. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and good vibes! read more

We dined with a bunch of gals after our Friday meeting at our local garden club. First time here and pleasantly surprised with the person who took our order who was extremely nice and there was no mandatory tip since it is essentially a self service eatery. Portions were large and freshly cooked so expect a wait for your order. Minor complaint that the chips were a bit overdone and not as light that I would've liked. read more

The chips and guacamole and salsa are super good and its unique flavors! the flavor literally just explodes in your mouth read more

Rasta Taco - sitting right in front of the window custom burrito Caribbean Carne Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Let's face it, there are way too many food options in Laguna Beach that it's hard to choose. A friend and I took a recommendation from her sister that Rasta Taco in Laguna Beach is a perfect place for a delicious bite to eat and the price point for each dish is affordable. My friend ordered a Reggae bowl with jerk chicken and I ordered the Nachos also with the jerk chicken. Let's just say it was a lot of food to share between us. Every ingredient including the tortilla chips were made in-house. My nachos were exactly what I craved for...cripsy tortilla chips, juicy yet flavorful jerk chicken, tender refried pinto beans all topped with pico de gallo, jalepenos, cheese, and guacamole. The nachos satisfied the tastebuds and tamed the hunger pains. We both ordered the Pineapple Agua Fresca which was thirst quenching. What a beautiful drink! What I loved about Rasta Taco in Laguna Beach was its relaxing, dining atmosphere. The restaurant is actually a takeout window with a large outdoor only patio dining area that is unprentenious with a simple with beach vibe. Plenty of room for families, for bringing the dogs, and for those cyclists seeking a convenient stop for a quick bite to eat. Yes, there is a place to park your bike. The only drawback was the lack of restroom facilities on the premises, but Whole Foods is just across the street and their restrooms are open to the public. By the way, it was quite easy to place orders, you can either order and pay at their standalone kiosk or you can order and pay at the window. Five starts to Rasta Taco for making my dining experience an enjoyable one. read more

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Great little taco restaurant off the main path of Laguna Beach. We stopped by here to grab a quick bite before watching a show at the Laguna Playhouse. We order three street tacos, chicken, and Carnitas, which were fantastic. The salsa complemented the tacos very well as well as the chips. Stick to the daily specials, they are a great deal, we added a Horchata which was really good. There are plenty of patio seating. Service was excellent. Recommend if you're looking for a good tacos in the area. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I drove an hour to Laguna and wanted a good Mexican restaurant that was quick!!! This was the only one I could find and I was super excited to eat. I was also on a time crunch and only had about 15 min to spare to get food. The man in front of me orders and as soon as I get up to the window the lady proceeds to place the "we are closed" sign, no explanation! Mind you it was 5:40 and on their website no mention of closing at 6pm! On the sign it said "6pm" but it was not 6pm as I had 15 min to spare until my appointment! Do better I really wanted to support and like this business. read more

Needed a quick spot for lunch in Laguna the other day and love tacos so I stopped at Rasta Taco. It was okay-- I would categorize these as bougie tacos-- expensive and just alright flavor. Definitely didn't knock my socks off. I got the Jamaican Carne Asada and the Al Pastor tacos and would have ordered more but I had time constraints. My food came quick and it was piping hot, that was good. The pineapple pico on the pastor was good, but the meat itself was kind of dry. The carne asada was okay. I'm glad they came with a side of chips because the tacos weren't that filling. The chips were a tad hard, but we're better with all the meat and fillings that dropped on my plate while eating. The place was clean and the service was very quick. While I was there they were actively bussing tables. I was warned before coming here that the place is good "if they have all their ingredients" and when I ordered an Agua Fresca they were out (but had already charged me) so I got a Jamaica drink instead. I enjoyed that. All in all... not sure I'd be back --$20 for 2 tacos, chips and a drink that just tasted okay wasn't really worth it for me personally. read more

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I had the 3 mini tacos: carne asada, puerco y pollo along with a a michelada. Meet was tender and perfect for a lite lunch. read more

Rasta Taco - Mini Street Carnitas Mini Street Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Was here a few years ago and went back recently. Still so amazing!! Bf loved his Jamaican jerk chicken and carne asada tacos. My blackened fish and shrimp tacos were so delish! Highly recommend!!! Friendly service. Great seating area. Always a good vibe with island music plying. read more

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Some of the best jerk chicken I've ever had. 100% recommend this place plus you get a good amount of food. We had plenty of left overs! Staff is great as well. read more

Rasta Taco - Jamaican Jerk Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This my fave place like I really wanted a bowl and I drove 30 mins and it was closed with no sign on a monday afternoon at 2:00? At least put a sign out saying closed or be right back. Are the hours different? Thank you for responding. Will definitely be back read more

We stopped here for a quick lunch during our time in laguna. We noticed it had good reviews so figured it was worth a shot, and the reviews were right. We each just got a couple tacos for lunch special. They came with some tortilla chips. I got the carne asada and Jamaican jerk chicken. I'll say I liked the carne a little better just because the steak was cook very well. It wasn't chewy or dried out and the flavor was definitely there. The chicken was no slouch though and I would recommend either. They had a nice side patio covered with umbrella. Was a great option for a quick lunch. read more

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Okay if you're in Laguna and you're looking for some really really good fresh delicious tacos and nachos stop by this place and you won't be dissappointed We stopped here just randomly ordered the chicken Al pastor carne asada tacos the nachos and rice and beans All of it was out of this world Like amazing And very generous portions read more

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I was at my nieces wedding on Saturday evening... After the ceremony we all gathered in the garden for drinks and appetizers before dinner. Rasta Taco did a pass around quesadilla to all the guests that were hot with melted yummy cheese that were so delicious.. ( and I don't eat dairy) but these quesadillas were out of this world everybody was talking about them I actually had two, because they were warm and melty and divine... they had the salsa and guacamole to go with it and these little burritos that were so good. They did a Buffet Style for dinner which was really quite elegantly done for a wedding, I wish I had my phone to take photos of how classy they had done this. The food was delicious it was tacos with your choices of chicken , beef , vegetable fish. I decided to have one of each as well as the delicious beans and another dish that I'm not sure what it was but it was delicious... I highly recommend this company for any event that you might have they were all dressed in black and white very courteous everything was just so clean and presented so well for all of us... their servers came and took all the plates off of the tables in such a timely matter. Really a top-notch company... Kudos to you , Rasta taco read more

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Do yourself a favor and walk up to this window for a breakfast burrito! Perfect after a beach walk. We got the chorizo bacon burrito - great flavor mix. Happily split it with my man - I think a full one would have sent me into a morning food coma. Also the fresh tortilla chips are delish - worth the calories. read more

Rasta Taco - Bacon and chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Came across this spot when looking for lunch options after a hike in the area and definitely got drawn in by the photos on Yelp! Plus, I've never had Jamaican x Mexican tacos so great chance to try something new! They have outdoor seating on their patio but you could easily take this to the beach and enjoy it for an easy picnic. I ordered two tacos: -- Al Pastor: reeeally flavorful and tender. It didn't taste like the traditional al pastor tacos you'd get at other places. Felt a bit like a fusion of Al Pastor and Carnitas. -- Jamaican Jerk Chicken: good flavor but a little bit dry. Definitely needed the extra salsa to bring it back to the right moisture/texture. -- Chips and Salsa (came with the order): SO GOOD! simple yet tasty - I wish more came with my order! Overall, definitely worth trying if you're looking to switch things up. read more

Rasta Taco - Jamaican Jerk Chicken Taco & Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I really love Rasta Taco! The food is always incredibly fresh and flavorful. Usually, 2 tacos are more than enough for me. Service is standard for a taco stand and they have plenty of outdoor seating. Small lot, but it's Laguna Beach, I'm almost surprised they even have a small lot. I will always say yes for some Rasta Tacos! read more

This place was such a great little find. Seriously one of the best tacos. The hot sauce was super hot but so flavorful. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there is no bathroom. They tell you to walk to Whole Foods which understandably is for their customers only and you need a code to access the restroom. A little warning anywhere on their website would be great. The patio area is clean and has a few tables. I would highly recommend getting takeout from here. Update: I don't appreciate the owner of this business negotiating for a higher ranking after I immediately posted my review. I even recommended grabbing takeout. If you serve food and there is no access for your customers to wash their hands, it's an issue. Not that hand sanitizer is the same thing as washing your hands, but that wasn't available either at the time we ate here. Whole Foods was not at all accommodating to Rasta Taco customers, at least not this one without becoming a customer of theirs in order to access their restroom. As someone who travels frequently, I have never had this issue. I simply wanted to point this out. read more

Rasta Taco - Vegan One Love Taco w added Avocado - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We've lived in Laguna for 6 years and tried this place yesterday for the first time. I always noticed it but just wrote it off as another taco joint. What a mistake! Got the Al pastor bowl and I have to say it was the best bowl I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Killer mix of veggies, rice, beans and meat. So much flavor! I will be back 100%. Staff was super friendly and attentive, too. read more

Rasta Taco - Al Pastor Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California