I visited Taco Chico today for the first time in a while. I ordered three asada tacos, an asada quesadilla with extra cheese (I love cheese), and a side of guacamole and chips. The total was $32, which seemed reasonable. The quesadilla was decent but nothing special, and the tacos were just okay. The free salsa tasted bland and watered down, and the guacamole lacked flavor--missing salt or lime, probably made mild to suit most customers. Overall, I'd rate the place 4.3 based on what I tried. I'd go back, but it's not the best Mexican food despite its popularity on Instagram. Oh the workers were really nice! read more

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Tacos ok, no flavor nothing great. Asada is plain, al pastor tastes more like asada with barely any flavor. Service was good & dining area was ok not bad. read more

I decided to give this place a second chance. I regret my decision. I ordered one shrimp taco and one Al Pastor street taco along with a fountain drink. Both of the tacos were festooned with too much sauce and such, which overwhelmed the meat to the point it was hard to taste the meat. The shrimp taco was disgusting to me. A lot of the time, simpler is better. There are much better tacos to be had in Tustin. I can think of at least three places. Another gripe: I told the woman who took my order I wanted it "for here." She soon brought out my order in open to go boxes. She apologized and said, words to the effect of they mistakenly put the order in to go boxes. That was as easy fix "they" apparently were too lazy to fix. Today was a mistake I won't make again. Below is my edit to address the following condescending and sarcastic remarks by business manager Jesse S: "First time, the tortilla was too small, and the parking lot is terrible. Now, the tacos have too much sauce and are disgusting because they weren't simple with Fewer ingredients, how you like them. Did you read the menu that describes all the ingredients and how they are made? The shrimp taco is one of our bestsellers; maybe our regulars like disgusting tacos? Also, you complained that they accidentally served your order in a to-go container, and this upset you. This is a quick-service food establishment; actually, the to-go containers are nicer than the paper plates we serve the food on. If this was so upsetting, all you had to do was ask her to re plate it for there. We sent you a gift card to encourage this return visit, but unfortunately, it's very difficult to please everyone. Thanks for trying it again, and we're glad we won't have to see you again." Here we go: - Most of my 583 reviews are four and five star reviews. Let that marinate. A peek at my Yelp profile will confirm that fact. - Jesse S now denigrates my first review, but Jesse S or someone holding the position he now holds thanked me for my first review and did not dispute my criticisms. - The tortillas do seem bigger than they were when I first visited, so there's that. - The parking lot is in fact terrible during the lunch hour. - Yes, I did read the menu. The menu did not state the shrimp taco would have a big glob of guacamole on top of a big glob of cream. I don't know whether the shrimp taco is ordinarily served that way, so I can't beyond what I've already stated speak to the remark, "maybe our regulars like disgusting tacos?" - Being served my "for here" order in to go containers did not "upset me." It disappointed me. There is a difference. I'm mostly easy going and therefore did not ask for the food to be re plated. - I don't recall ever being offered much less sent a gift card "to encourage a return visit." In any event, I always decline such offers. A gift card therefore would not have been sent to me. - As for the statement "we're glad we won't have to see you again," Jesse S should speak to the woman who handled my order yesterday (Monday, May 5 a little after 11:00 a.m.) about my demeanor . I suspect she would say I was courteous and polite, and, if she is aware of it, that I tipped 20%. It's pay at the counter before the food is even prepared. I'm certainly not the only one to post a negative review of this place. By my count, there are 12 one star reviews and 23 two star reviews for a total of 35 negative reviews. You can see those reviews by changing Yelp sort to lowest rated. Draw your own conclusions, folks. read more

Taco Chico - Al Pastor street taco - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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Yelped this place, was ranked third in Santa Ana for Mexican food. Let's get it up to #1. As a former OC resident currently residing in the Bay Area, I was in the mood for some really good Mexican. Taco Chico delivered! California Burrito - Delicious Carne Asada Tacos - Bussin Chips - Hot and salty with just enough chip grease Tacos and burritos have a more than generous helping of meat, no wasted filler ingredients. Fair prices, great service. Awesome food. read more

My boyfriend and I ordered takeout and absolutely loved Taco Chico! Quick and easy ordering and service. I got the Taco Chico burrito with chicken and he tried the asada, carnitas, and birria tacos. So flavorful and yummy! I absolutely loved the burrito and will definitely be back to try out the other ones on the menu! Already recommended this place to some friends and can't wait to visit again! read more

Torta de asada was delicious. The bread was toasted to perfection and all the ingredients went well together. also tried the queso birria taco and the baked potato. Queso birria taco was good but we've tried so many it's hard to choose a fave. Loved the potato concept and everything about it except the jack queso, more of the melted cheese would've been perfect. Aguas frescas were delicious and refreshing. And loved the toppings available for everyone to grab as much as you like. Service was pleasant. But the ambiance was my favorite.. great playlist, loved all the songs I heard while there.. definitely will be back for another potato without the queso read more

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Food was pretty sad looking and okay tasting. Really poor choice in serving containers. Using paper plates and paper cups to serve rice and bean is a terrible idea. Nobody will comeback with that presentation specifically when the food is less than average. Salsa bar is pretty sad as well. Tables were not clean, bunch of tables with leftovers on them. Overall pretty bad place, never going back ever. Pretty pricy place for terrible everything. read more

Second to none. Tacos Chico is my "Go To" spot if I am in the mood for tacos and I'm anywhere close to Tustin. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu but their chorizo tacos are some of the best I've ever had. My wife and I are here at least once a month. This spot is delicious, fairly priced, has kind staff, generous portions, and quick service. Treat yourself. Go get some Tacos Chico. You're welcome in advance. read more

The ambience was nice but they should get a few more employees to accommodate for the amount of orders. Half the business was waiting around for orders. My order was put in over 40 minutes ago and the wait time kept getting longer. The food was good but nothing worth the wait. read more

This spot is pretty legit. Been here about 3 times and I'm a fan. Very clean restaurant and a quick to order, eat and go type of taco spot (which once again I'm a fan)! Ordered: Carne asada loaded fries - awesome and must have for 2-3 people. you try to take this on alone and you'll be sleeping within the hour. Carne asada taco - my daughters love these but I find them to be a little on the dry side for my liking. Flavor is not bad though. Carnitas tacos - prob my favorite as they get the flavors the way I like it done nicely. Birria tacos - not my fave nor a bad taco I just think there are many better options in the local area. Pastor tacos - little on the dry side for my liking but decent flavor like the carne asada. Not a bad taco spot for a quick fix. There are a lot more menu items we may have to try. We'll be back! read more

A great places for some Mexican food, yum! We got the Taco Chico Burrito with Al Pastor and Torta with Birria. Both were very good and I would definitely get again. There is jalapeño in the Torta, which I wasn't expecting! Just a heads up for those who can't eat spicy. I would probably get 2 additional tacos next time since we were only content with our meal, but could have ate more! Make sure to get the goodies from there bar (salsa, radish, lime, etc.). Service was great! It was a busy night. There was a lot of space to wait inside. There was plenty of parking outside! We will definitely visit again soon! read more

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Hidden gem in Tustin bold flavor tacos that are high in quality and affordable! Taco chico is located in a small mall in Tustin, interior is slightly retro with red interior. They have various meat and fish choices, burrito, taco, and others. I tried the Sonora taco with carne asada ($5) and my Bf got the carne asada and Suadero Taco ($2.95 per taco). They have a self service salsa and condiments bar in the front of the restaurant. Food came out within 10 min. The Sonora taco was packed with beans, guacamole, and crispy cheese on the bottom, a heavy dish so one was enough for me, carne asada was seasoned well. My BFs taco was delicious and seasoned well! The picked onions were a little too vinegary and tortilla isn't the best I've had but for the value it's super dank! Overall very satisfied with the tacos here! Would love to try the other tacos my next visit! read more

Taco Chico - Sonora Taco with carne asada - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Taco Chico is a solid taco spot that specializes in street tacos for $3 each ($2.50 on taco Tuesdays). The tacos here are decent with generous servings of meat, but the quality is quite short of the authentic taco trucks/stands around the area. The meat here lacked a punch and flavor that you would normally get at a taco stand, and was on the dryer side. Don't get me wrong, the tacos weren't bad, but just not the best. They have a wide variety of meats -- your normal fixings like polla, carne asada, and al pastor, plus specialty meats like cabeza, buche, saudero, and even birria. They also have an extensive menu of other items like burritos, plates, taquitos, etc. so check their menu online. There is plenty of inside seating and parking. You order at the counter and the food is delivered to your table. You can find better street tacos "on the street" for cheaper, but if you are looking for a safe and friendly environment, Taco Chico will do the trick. read more

Taco Chico - Cabeza and buche tacos ($3) -- good portion but a little dry - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

I got the surf n turf burrito with al pastor as the meat option and requested less rice. Overall, good size burrito, flavorful meat, and good proportionate amounts of the different components. I like a good meat to carb to everything else ratio and find that a lot of times there's not enough meat and way too much of everything else, but this burrito was filled so that each bite was satisfyingly meaty and with all the components. I also liked how the cheese was melted onto half the tortilla, so it was kinda like a quesadilla vibe that wrapped the burrito on one side. Something I didn't like however were a few pieces of pork that were unchewable so I had to spit out. I enjoyed that they have a self serve stand for salsas, limes, pickled onions, and radish, giving me the freedom to take as much as I need. My personal favorite is the green (mild) one because of the flavor. The other two, especially the hot one, are much tangier and bitter(?idk if bitters the right word) in flavor. In the end, would definitely come again for this burrito. read more

Taco Chico - Surf & Turf Burrito w Al pastor as the meat - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Great front counter service, Benji was the one who served us. Very friendly and went above and beyond. Food was amazing. Taste and presentation was fantastic. The place is very nice and clean. Great choice of music. Definitely a hidden gem. Generous amount and quality did not disappoint. Would recommend and will be back. read more

Taco Chico - Outside - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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So many options, and some that I've never seen anywhere else before! I first wanted to try their carnitas tacos. They're pretty basic, but good. You'll need to add salsas and stuff to these. I should have tried their most unique El Super Papa. It's a baked potato topped with butter, meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. It looks super and filling! Next time for sure! read more

Taco Chico - Carnitas Taco Plate - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Our new joint for authentic Mexican food. The fresh ingredients is what makes this place stand out and they make the food to order so it comes out piping hot and so fresh. The restaurant is super clean. I was so surprised there was not a lot of patrons on a Friday night. Hopefully people are just doing take out orders and this place will stay in business. Highly recommend. read more

Came here for lunch after a long bike ride. Ordered the breakfast burrito with asada and it was good but I felt like it was better the last time I got it. Green sauce is bomb though. Would come back again since my friends seem to love this place. read more

Saturday dinner, pretty busy but open seating inside. Got a 2 chicken taco combo, and a few tacos with various meats Taco combo was good value, a lot of chicken on the tacos and rice and beans are pretty standard, comes with a drink. Tacos. I liked the suadero and asada. I thought the cabeza was dry the Al pastor was dripping with grease. Overall pretty good for the area and the restaurant is clean. You may find equal or better tacos from stands/trucks but this is an easy place to grab a quick bite to eat. Saw some Taco Bell employee's buying tacos here so I think they are legit. read more

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I've been told about this place and decided to check it out. All the pictures on Yelp and their instagram looked so good, making a decision of what to eat was difficult but i went with the chile relleno burrito and it did not disappoint . I got mine with suadero, and i messed up thinking it was beef but was pork instead but still good. Salsa bar is awesome, very small and to the point. I truly enjoyed the pickled onions with some lime juice and salt, better than the rabanos for sure. Salsas are delicious and hot! Service was great, food was taken to our table, and the cashiers were helpful, telling me about the IG. It's spacious inside, clean and bright. Def will be coming back read more

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Food - decent but not winning. Food is good but not to the moon. I've had better genuine Mexican food including birria tacos. They sell tacos, burritos, military, spies, torta, quesadillas, street corn, churros, and a host more including breakfast. I had their birria taco and cabeza taco. You should try and see for yourself but I'm ok. Service - order at the counter and be called. No frills. Ambiance - well lit and spacious. Good seating indoors and a few outdoor seating. They have classic rock music playing. Verdict - give them a shot to support this business pero no 5 stars. Pero 3.5 stars maybe? read more

Taco Chico - Inside the resto - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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One of the best if not the best Mexican spots in Tustin hands down ! Chilaquilles.. fire! Tacos.. fire .. sopes fire! Everything is fire here for sure ! read more

Really kind of a 3.5, but I'll round up because it's probably one of the nicest Taco Tuesdays places we've been to recently and the staff was really friendly. Definitely some good and some ok mixed in. The Taco Tuesday special eligible tacos were ok, but not super special. We had the chorizo, the Al pastor and the chicken. The chicken was actually really not good tasting. I would not recommend that one. The other two were decent and I would get them again. We also got the elote, but that was too much mayo, or something that tasted more mayo-ish than any other elote we've had before. But the tacos that brought it up in rating for me was the tacos gobanador, that we're not part of the Taco Tuesday deal. They were really nicely crispy and the shrimp inside was well seasoned and cheesy. I would 100% get those if you get anything here. read more

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Large portions, we loved everything we got. Taquitos were freshly made. Tacos are bomb. The elote was loaded. There's a salsa bar. There's orange BANG! Service was so great. They help you place your order as their menu is so extensive! read more

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We had gone here several months ago when my hubby was wanting some good chilaquiles - which are not easy to find these days. I can't remember if this spot popped up on Social Media or if I saw was going through Yelp, but their Chilaquiles looked pretty good so we gave them a try. I also ordered some chicken and potatoe taquitos (against my better judgement *we have not been real lucky with chicken taquitos - they always seem to lack in flavor. Well, my hubby enjoyed his chilaquiles - they weren't the best that he's had, but they were good. And we would definitely pass on the taquitos next time. There really wasn't much to them - and the chicken definitely needed to be seasoned - it was real bland. Just the other night, we were having a late night snack attack and I felt like having some good solid order of nachos. Since this spot closed late (at 9pm) we decided to call in an order. I couldn't find nachos on their menu, so I just called to ask. The girl that answered told me they did have nachos so I asked what they included. A red flag went up when she mentioned the first ingredient as cheese sauce (minus one additional star for that). What I had in mind was nachos with melted cheddar, some beans and meat with pico de gallo, sour cream and guac. Cheese sauce out of a can does not belong on nachos. I went ahead and ordered nachos - but without the sauce and just shredded cheese and al pastor, and whatever else it came with. Unfortunately, I think they rely on the sauce to melt the cheese because the nachos we got had shredded cheese that was not melted which was kind of a disappointment. The guac was tasty and the toppings would have possibly had more potential if the chips had been warmed and the cheese was melted. So I guess that my quest for a solid order of nachos continues! read more

Taco Chico - Nachos were just OK - would have probably been kinda better if cheese was melted - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

By far the best burritos and tacos in all of Orange County. They have the best cooked meats I have ever tasted. One of the few places that offers suadero as an option. The queso dip, something I normally don't get, is actually amazing and I have gone back numerous times to get it. The chile relleno burrito is superb and always hits the spot. The tacos are next level. The two ladies at the counter have always been super nice and welcoming. The restaurant itself is very very clean and has a nice salsa bar on the side. Highly recommend if you are looking for something great. read more

Food quality is always good and consistent. The staff is super friendly and welcoming.

The bacon breakfast burrito is perfectly portioned with fresh ingredients and crispy tater tots for the perfect crunch. Good service and atmosphere. Definitely a new favorite breakfast in Tustin! read more

Taco Chico - Bacon Breakfast Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Food was amazing. Ordered the street tacos with every kind of meat, all were a delight to eat: simple, loaded with meat, and fresh. The hard-shell taco, shrimp taco, and fish taco were also spectacular. Additionally, we ordered two horchatas, and both were phenomenal. Salsa bar was a great addition. Service was fantastic - fast, straight to the table, no fuss on our part. Ambiance was chill, place was super clean, even the bathrooms were well maintained. I truly wish this restaurant the best, and I will be coming back! read more

Very nice customer service! The food was great!! The Birria and pastor tacos had so much flavor! We will be back!!

Can you fall in love with a restaurant?? Cause this place just keeps making me fall in love with them more and more. I already love their tacos, but this taco salad OMG! You get the ingredients of a taco + tons of greens in a crunchy tortilla shell. And the dressing LOVE!! I would totally get the dressing to add to my tacos. I didn't know you could get a food coma from a salad until now. PS - photo isn't mine it's Taco Chico's from their IG. We ordered to go, so it didn't look as pretty and wouldn't do this beauty justice. read more

Taco Chico - Chicken Taco Salad - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

My new favorite taco spot in Tustin! The cabeza tacos are so flavorful and tender and service is always fast and friendly.

This place is amazing. Food is amazing. Prices are consistently low.....you can get away with dinner for two for under $15 and walk away stuffed. We've probably tried half the menu and never had something we didn't love. This gives San Diego tacos a run for their money. We've been coming here for years and always wonder why it isn't packed so we figured it was about time to leave a review. 10/10 I would eat here any day. Please keep it up!!! read more

Convenient location on 17th street, east of 55/Yorba; same center as Flame Broiler. Although I don't live in Tustin, I'm there nearly every week. I'm, therefore at Taco Chico nearly every week. All the food is delicious and well prepared. If you're a fan of Taco Bell, this isn't your place. We've ordered quesadilla, tacos, mulitas, loaded fries, burritos, and family style tacos with rice and beans They have a salsa bar with mild, medium and hot salsa, plus lemons, pickled red onions. They have self self drinks, including horchata. You order at the counter, they call your# when food is ready. If they're not too busy, they bring food to your table. Nice, friendly, helpful service. They get busy at lunch time! read more

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Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambience: 5 stars What a great find! We came with a large group (13 of us) looking for a casual, quick-serve eatery. This place was perfect. The food was so delicious and crave-worthy, and all the employees were so sweet and very attentive. Our group ordered a bunch of different menu items, and all were excellent. They included: carnitas platter, breakfast burrito w carnitas, elote, chicken taquitos, potato taquitos, al pastor tacos, beef birria tacos, pineapple agua fresca, churros with caramel sauce. I'm seriously wanting to go back soon. The place is also situated in a good-sized plaza so parking was plentiful. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Location is clean and neat. The girl that helped me was very helpful. She was pleasant and answered all my questions since it was my first time. I got a variety of food to take and try out with family. I was excited to go home and try all the different foods. Unfortunately, there wasn't any flavor and it was blend. From all the different meats, guacamole, rice and Queso with chile it was not great. Everything needed seasoning and there was not much meat. Lastly meat was dry. We actually end it up tossing the food and order some DoorDash. Maybe it was an off day for the kitchen but I wouldn't recommend this place. The one thing hands down is great service and cleanliness. But the food isn't great. read more

Taco Chico - Inside - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Clean place including the restrooms and friendly staff. The food was average. I choose a taco combo. Two chicken tacos served with rice & beans and a drink for $12.50. I went with pineapple Agua Frescas which was really good. It was about a 25 minute drive from Irvine during traffic. Overall it was a good meal for a fair price. read more

Came here after getting a massage next door. Ordered a chico burrito with carne asada and two Al pastor tacos for take out. First thing I noticed immediately taking my first bite was that the meat is really bland. It was the same for the carne asada. I've had better tacos and burritos. I liked that they had fresh watermelon juice and other fresh juices. I was initially excited to see a taco restaurant that was near my home but I doubt I will be back. I would rather drive a little farther for better food. The service was quick. read more

First time here, I am impressed and satisfied. Birria queso taco was delicious. Salsas were on point. The service was great, brunette young woman was nice and friendly. Clean spot. Definitely coming back. read more

Once again ooops taco Chico did it again! Street tacos at $2.45 each a steal especially when they put a good amount of meat! It's a steal the suadero so delicious and fresh and just hmm hmm the rajas con queso I mean that cheese that raja that grilled onion that fire! Don't stop and the plain carne asada got it for my coworker because I'm gonna make a believer out of him! If you haven't tried this place and you live in Santa Ana I have no idea why because you should have tried it by now! lol look don't take my word for it just go try it for yourself you will see what I am talking about! read more

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