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    Taco Life Mexican Grill

    4.7 (94 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Frank F.

    Taco Life is a convenient little place located in the Santiago Hills community. Pulling into the parking lot can be challenging at times, at spots closest to the restaurant, so it's best to get there early or park farther away over at Pacific Ranch Market. The entrance dawns some simple colorful flags and a funny statue of a server holding a burrito. It has the atmosphere of a casual little cafe, with a few tables for outdoor dining and scattered tables; tall and regular height inside. Taco Tuesday is my favorite day to visit; street tacos are $2.50 and you have a choice of asada, carnitas or pollo. The staff is super friendly, and ordering at the counter is fast. The order came out quickly and the tacos were fresh, fragrant and loaded! Grab a fork when you get your order, because as I bit one side, the contents overflowed out the other side. The tacos were flavorful and went down quickly. On a previous visit I ordered a fish burrito and it was large and stuffed with rice beans and fish. I found it also to be delicious and it was very filling. Taco Life is a great little place for a more authentic Mexican dining experience.

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    Gina C.

    Nice hidden gem the food is amazing!! I love their Horchata yummy the burrito was huge and so flavorful I loved every single bite! Marie had the 2 tacos plate she loved it too. Service is great they are very friendly too. All the decorations very nice and colorful & they have TV. There's outside dining as well. You gotta come try their food you won't be sorry .

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    Michael S.

    It's nice to see a that the old Chronic Taco has been replaced by another taco joint! They have a Taco Tuesday special-- $2.50 per taco with your choice of beef/chicken/pork. It's a little confusing because it's a smaller version of the regular menu tacos (4" vs 6" tortilla), which can also be ordered on Tuesday. The full size tacos can be ordered with fish/shrimp as well. I had the Cali burrito and enjoyed it thoroughly! It was bigger than expected but not overwhelmingly large. I liked that it had a creamy/tangy sauce inside (like an Ensenada style fish taco sauce). I ordered mine without sour cream, which was a good call considering the creamy sauce. To really go overboard, I also ordered one Taco Tuesday al pastor taco. It's a deal at $2.50, but it wasn't anything special. No pineapple and I would prefer onion/cilantro rather than pico de gallo on top. Overall, everything was really good, but there are so many good taco joints that it's hard to stand out. I'd be curious to see what others think. I'll likely end up here again, but more out of convenience than a burning desire.

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    Alan S.

    I appreciate that Taco Life Mexican Grill is family owned, and I will say the service provided during my visit was commendable. Maybe I ordered the wrong items off the menu, but I honestly didn't think the Carnitas Taco and the Birria Taco were all that and I've def had better at a number of other Mexican restaurants. Having said that, I like that you can make it a combo and add chips, guacamole and a beverage for only $4.75. Taco Life has a legit number of stellar reviews so if I'm ever back in the area, I'll have to check out something different off their menu like a torta, quesadilla, burrito, antojito, ensalada, taquito, bowl or enchilada!

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    Amber K.

    Food is great and friendly staff. I recommend you check this place out. My husband loves the potato tacos and cilli rellano burrito. I go for the veggie bowl. Great options for vegetarians.

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    Sarah B.

    Great Taco Tuesday spot! Tacos are $2.50 (select choices on meat). I love the Al Pastor and Carne Asada options as they are full of flavor. I am not the biggest fan of their chicken tacos but that is my personal preference. They also have great salsa, so don't forget to try that with your order! Service here is super friendly. Great little spot!

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    Shawn B.

    The joke is that I've been to this same address three different times over the years, and each time I've been to a different Mexican eatery; this place has been home to three different Mexican restaurants, but I'm really hoping Taco Life Mexican Grill is here to stay--it's THAT good! I tried the Super Nachos with Al Pastor, and wow, what a feast! The plate was loaded with beans, extra cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, crisp and flavorful jalapeños, sour cream, and their special sauce. Every bite was incredible. The Al Pastor was perfectly seasoned and absolutely fantastic--hands down some of the best I've had in OC. The whole plat of nachos was generously portioned, fresh, and totally satisfying! The store was clean and inviting, with a friendly crew who knew the menu inside and out. They helped me figure out exactly what I wanted, making my first visit here a great experience. Parking is still just adequate--typical plaza planning--but that's no fault of the restaurant. Sitting inside, I enjoyed a nice view of the Chapman Avenue race track (if you drive here, you know what I mean...), and the overall ambiance was relaxed and welcoming. There's so much more on the menu that I can't wait to try. This place is a definite win, and I'll absolutely be back!

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    Don't get the hype for this one. Food is ok but pretty bland. Service was good though. Disappointed

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    Great neighborhood restaurant! Their quesabirria tacos are our favorite! Enchiladas red and green are great too!

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    Amazing food and fantastic service. A perfect lunch spot after a visit to Irvine Regional Park

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    Quick service. My husband I ordered the queso birria tacos to go and the mango habanero sauce was delicious!

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