I ordered to go. Delicious tacos and burritos with a lot of flavor. The chicken and steak are slow cooked and tender! Tallow chips are yummy! Order a pina or horchata drink- you won't be disappointed! Sorry to hungry to take pictures! read more

Food ok Not bad Not good is just ok Place is good The plates are really nice ,clean Just need more flavor sorry read more

I love eating a bean and cheese burritos so when I saw on IG that this was rated one of the best in OC, I had to stop on by. Taco Mesita is right off the fwy and they do have their own parking spaces. You ordered in the front and they do have some outdoor seating if you want to eat there. I decided to pick up three mini bean and cheese burritos. I feel like it was a good snack size. The tortilla is nicely grill and the bean and cheese flavors is great. They do offer two sauces too. Both of the sauces were okay. I would come back if I was in the area to pick up some. The service was good. The food was fast and they do have a water station if you want a cup of water. Also, check their happy hour menu! There are a couple of good deals on there. Overall, a good place to try if you're cravings for a bean and cheese burrito. read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

This place is super super yummy! Their marketing team is KILLING IT. and they absolutely deserve the late night crowd they get. The space is very gatherable, the food is awesome, the parking is easy, and the bathrooms are surprisingly orange. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Taco Mesita - a little bit of everything - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Think of Taco Mesita as a gourmet version of Taco Bell. They have a drive thru and some patio seating, with ordering done at a counter or at the drive thru menu. What impresses me about this place is that they are see oil free, they use beef tallow and olive oil. They also don't cook in lard. Woodfired steak ($7) - This taco was served on organic blue corn tortilla and consisted of grilled steak, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa macha and cilantro. While the steak was tender, the taco itself didn't have much in the flavor department and was on the smaller side given the price point. Rotisserie pollo ($10.75) - This burrito had plenty of tender chicken, tomatillo, corn, cabbage relish, avocado crema, and queso fresco. It was definitely a better value then the taco, but I would describe the taste as being good. Overall I thought the food was just ok. However I'm so happy to hear that this restaurant is focused on offering quality and healthier options as compared to other Mexican spots. read more

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I've been to Taco Mesita four times and it has been a SOLID 5 stars each time. However, on my last visit, the steak was TOUGH and hard to chew, hence the four star rating. Hopefully it was just an off day!! Love the chips + salsa, elote, and steak tacos. The rice and beans are also good for $5! FYI, outdoor seating only with 4 seats per table. You can't move the chairs. There's one table of six. read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

The tacos here are on another level, made with blue corn tortilla along with their meats all wood fired. The chicken taco is delicious, with happy hour deals either in the early morning 7-8AM, or late night 9PM-close. Margaritas and tacos are a great deal during HH and or Tuesdays! The staff are always very welcoming, engaging and warm, eager to help at any chance give. The ambience is easy going, but with a large groups there is only one main option to seat due to cemented/pre-arranged seats. Blankets and heat lamps are provided for the evening just in case. Always a treat to either return and eat in person or to pickup to go. Burritos are also a great option from Taco Mesita! read more

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This was a nearly perfect Mexican breakfast burrito. I love the size, presentation and side salsas. They give you a larger container than most places and they give you two kinds! Very fresh. The burritos have a ton of flavor. read more

Taco Mesita - Breakfast burrito to go - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Love the mini bean&cheese burritos! The workers are always nice and ready to help. The wait can get long sometimes up to 15min but when you're craving something in particular like the mini burritos and spicy sauce, its worth the wait. I usually order 4 and feel full but not overly full which is great! Service: 4.7 Food: 5 Wait: 3.9 read more

came for the late night happy hour and it was awesome! they have baby bean and cheese burritos which were so yummy and the tortilla was chewy and crispy. the pork shoulder taco was delicious, so much depth in flavor, also loved the cactus they put inside! the chamoy chicken taco had a nice twist to it. the mango salsa really balanced it out. the steak nachos were delish!!! so much toppings, they were so generous. i loved the chips that are cooked in tallow :) service was good but they were busy trying to balance drive thru and in person orders. there's seating outside and they have a busy drive thru. vibes are nice in the evening, i will definitely be back again! read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

I really wanted to like this place especially since we had heard great things and it had been on our list but we didn't care much for it. We tried it 2 times, once for breakfast and once for dinner. For breakfast we had the breakfast taco and burrito. It wasn't your typical taco and burrito. There was a lot of flavor in both but not the flavor you think of when it comes to those dishes. We both just thought it was okay and would skip next time. We went to their late night happy hour and ordered 4 baby bean & cheese burritos, the pork shoulder taco, steak taco and their horchata. Honestly the star of the show was the horchata, it was really good and refreshing. The baby bean and cheese burrito is exactly what you would picture. They didn't have much flavor but they were okay. I liked the pork shoulder taco but the steak taco was just okay. Overall, I think we've tried enough of their food. read more

Nice little place with outdoor seating. The aesthetic is cute, their menu has a bit of everything and they use natural ingredients. However, the taste was okay. The steak was somewhat overcooked in my opinion. The pork taco was better in terms of flavor. The bean and cheese burrito was pretty tasty but nothing extraordinary. Overall, i would say it's a decent spot but not a place I'd go out of my way to go back to. read more

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This is a very successful restaurant with some serious obstacles against it. Let's start with the positives: the food, the menu, and the home cooked taste to their dishes. You can take out, or you can sit in a very limited seating patio with uncomfortable metal stools and tables. All the good stuff, the wood fired bbq, the friendly staff, the wonderful smell of the wood fire, are inside layers of walls. The customers remain outside. This is a good restaurant and the product they serve is very delicious. The experience of a customer is not so great. I suggest tearing down the outer walls and making an enclosed dining area next to the open kitchen. Let us smell that steak being cooked on an open flame, please? A small investment in creating an indoor dining experience would make this place a landmark in Orange County. There would be lines around the block. read more

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I visited Taco Mesita this past weekend and had an average experience. The food was great but the outdoor seating was uncomfortable. Food: The menu offers a variety of tacos and burritos. They also have horchata on the menu. The steak burrito was good and the horchata was delicious. Service: It took a long time to get our food. You order at the counter and pick up your order in a different area. Ambiance: I would have liked it more if there was indoor seating. The only seats are outside on small and low stools. The stools are difficult to sit on if you are handicapped or walk with a cane. read more

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

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I got to grab a flan and churros + chocolate ganache with two of my unnies. WOW! Both deserts were so Good. We all agreed the flan is nothing like we've ever had before. I've been told the tacos are good too so I can't wait to try the next time. Service is incredibly kind, especially in the midst of the business. This place is hot and coming for a reason. I really appreciated how there's blankets provided for those needing a bit of cushion to sit or forgot to bring their jackets. There's indoor and outdoor seating, along with warm fire lamps. God bless you all. read more

Taco Mesita - Flan, Churros & Chocolate Ganache - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

I loved this place, literally come all of the time, the owner is super cool, he's always there and super nice and accommodating. We would come for late night $2 margaritas as well regularly. Just went for chilaquiles and the guy (who keep in mind, tells me all about his weekend dancing when I come) was literally weird today saying they couldn't give me an xtra salsa because they'd be out of business if they gave things away for free. Umm.. I didn't ask for it for free first of all and I always get xtra salsa here at no charge. He then goes on to say "oh well you ordered enough food that gets you 2 salsas so I can get give it to you" What are we doing guys, also the chilaquiles were dry, no sauce read more

Taco Mesita - Chilaquiles w/steak - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Great food and service! The portions are great and everything we had we loved! Will defiantly be back!

My friend suddenly craved tacos and wanted to see the late night menu, so we came right before closing... The staff were still very friendly and welcoming despite our arrival 10 minutes before close (so sorry, I didn't know their hours until we already ordered) He had the steak taco, chips, baby bean&cheese burrito, and piña drink. I got two baby bean&cheese burritos, an elote, and horchata. Everything was so good. He said the chips taste better here because they make them in beef tallow instead of other oils. The burritos were decently packed and pretty filling for being only $1.50 each! And the two sauces that came on the side (a roasted tomato salsa and an avocado sauce) complemented the meal very well, offering both options of fresh and creamy. The restaurant itself was very cozy, relaxing, warm (due to the standing heated fireplaces), and inviting. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Though the tables and chairs are metal though, so might be a little uncomfortable or cold to sit if not wearing proper bottoms read more

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Taco Mesita might have one of the best bean & cheese burritos I've ever had. Their small bean and cheese burritos with the jalapeño green salsa is an unbelievably good combination. Simple, cheesy, flavorful, and insanely addictive. And the fact that they're $1.50 each after 9pm makes it a steal for a late-night meal. read more

Taco Mesita - Small Bean and Cheese Burrito 18hr Pork Shoulder Taco - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Honestly, the Chamoy, fried chicken taco, with its delicious sauce, actually I'm just gonna tell you. They served me the best chicken taco I've had in a very, very long time! Delicious, is the only way to describe it. All the tastes, just were superb together. I did not expect a taco with pineapple to be so good! It was the sauce, the presentation, such as the garnish etc. We went here today because, Some Family members wanted to healthy and keep away from seed oils. - so they were happy ! They make their own fresh tortillas, and Horchata drink is made on the premises. Furthermore, We ordered many items from the menu. Such as their Woodfire steak taco, which was quite delicious. We had a rotisserie Pollo tacos, Horchata, chips n salsa, and 2 Chamoy fried chicken taco, everything was great tasting, and affordable. Furthermore, concerning the staff, Guillermo is such a nice guy here & the employees were all friendly and smiling. Additionally, The restrooms here are a fun tangerine orange colored everything, & it's quite a sight! Outside, There is a large pile of wood, for the wood-burning stove. Which is why the entire premises smell like a delicious wood fire barbecue. The place is clean, and there is plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back ! read more

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Wow!!! Delicious & fun! Came today for the first time and DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK. Wish we knew about this gem sooner. read more

Taco Mesita - Baby burrito. Rotisserie Pollo Taco. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

OMMGGG - this place was absolutely amazing From the chips, taquitos, breakfast taco, to steak taco, 100% delicious It was nice to sit outside early in the afternoon to enjoy a late breakfast/early lunch The service was quick and friendly We'll be back ASAP! read more

Hidden Treasure in Tustin! Love these tug away places!! They are always the best to go! The staff was excellent, great breakfast burritos and tacos The bomb! And the nice Patio with music for relaxing and eating Beautiful place! And a "drive thru also"! Will be back! read more

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Listen before you go rushing there! The intention is amazing! There's a lot of thought when it comes to the health design, but as a foodie it needs just a little more juice and depth (umami) with the flavor. Beans needs to be softer and moist. Make the real beans for folks craving really good homemade beans w lard (or coconut oil) and do the dry and hard beans for people who need ultra clean. Good homemade beans means everything else will be authentic. The food here is Americanized but w excellent comfort w cheeses, salsa and tallow chips. So much room to grow! They need a little more tweaking and it will be golden. We need the owners presence and have the cook not follow rules to exact. Needs more fluidity to get those flavors and popularity. read more

Taco Mesita - Delicious horchata! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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I really liked this place. The chips are cooked in tallow and very fresh and crisp. Thr guacamole is chunky and a big serving. Also served with a fire roasted salsa and jalapeño creama. I also had a vegetarian, empanada like but with masa. I can't remember the name but it was delicious and very fresh. I loved all the veggies inside. I also had a side of beans. I prefer more refried beans and these beans are more whole like a side of beans but not refried and I had asked ahead so I was a little disappointed but they still have a good taste I just prefer the smoother texture of a refried bean opposed to whole. Service was great. Staff was all very friendly. Food was quickly delivered. The ambiance was awesome. Outside little stools, nicely decorated with vegetation. Felt very cozy. Will definitely come back. read more

Taco Mesita - Quesadilla Dorada it's like an empanada but made with masa. Veggie filled. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

My husband and I grabbed late night from Taco Mesita. We ordered the steak nachos which has plenty of steak and the chips had a seasoning which reminded me of tajin. We also got four mini bean and cheese burritos which was good with the green salsa. The elote we ordered was decent especially because it's hard to find good elote in OC. We also ordered a pina drink, but when hubby brought it home, it was green so I'm not sure if it was actually the right drink. Overall, the food leaned a little on the salty side, but everything was decent. read more

We saw the hype about the mini burritos and the whipped jalapeño sauce and had to give it a shot. The restaurant itself is pretty cool with a nice outdoor seating area directly in front of the ordering window and a drive thru that wraps around the building. The staff were cool but definitely busy dealing with both the window and the drive thru. I was bummed they were out of the horchata and noticed a couple other items that were already off menu by noon on a Sunday morning so be flexible. The hype around the mini bean and cheese burritos with the jalapeño sauce is real, you HAVE to get this. The tortillas are nice and toasted and the beans and cheese inside were legit, not a fast food quality at all. That whipped jalapeño sauce should be sold in buckets, great kick and so refreshing. Speaking of refreshing, their Jamaica and pineapple drinks are great for a hot day! Not super sweet but lots of flavor. The Al Pastor meat in the quesadilla was incredible, thick, flavorful, and different in the best way from the small chunks you get from other restaurants. Combined that with thick, pull apart Oaxaca cheese and it was a real winner. The steak burrito had a great charred quality but could have used some fresh onion and cilantro to cut how heavy it was. Lastly, the tallow tortilla chips were amazing, really unique compared to some of the real thin chips you get. We will definitely be coming back here in the future. read more

Taco Mesita - Quesadilla with Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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This is the menu of the specials they have as of august 14, 2026. Big discount for breakfast items. read more

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We absolutely love everything about Taco Mesita, from the food to the design! Healthy fresh and delicious food, staff is attentive polite and friendly! Love the vibe..so cool. So excited that they are opening one in Laguna Beach! read more

Taco Mesita - Just spotted the Laguna Beach location! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

We've been hearing about this place due to its popularity at one of the farmers markets in Newport Beach! We came specifically for their breakfast tacos, which had a lot of components to them: blue corn tortilla, cheese, potatoes, eggs, cilantro, pickled onions, and poblano chili, and they came with a creamy green sauce. I added steak, and it was great! I loved it. I will say maybe the egg needed to be seasoned, but I added a pinch of salt and ate my tacos up. We also got the breakfast burritos with steak, which was flavorful and good. The quesadilla dorada was actually the disappointment of the visit; it was flavorless. I would've wanted to try something else instead. It won't be our last visit; we will definitely be back to try more items. I would say it's affordable, and they have a great happy hour listed after 9pm as well!! They also have a new location in Costa Mesa opening too, which we are excited about. read more

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Taco Mesita is located near old town Tustin. They have a drive thru and a small outdoor patio. This restaurant gives me palm spring vibes aesthetically. We dined on a Saturday around 12pm. Brunch ends at 1pm so we just made the cut off but so glad we did. The French toast was fluffy and absolutely delicious. For $8.75 you honestly couldn't go wrong. I also really enjoyed the breakfast taco ($4) the potatoes were crisp and the eggs were solid. Hubs ordered the steak tacos($6) which were also great. The steak was charred but tender, flavorful as well. The only miss was the pollo burrito. The chicken was shredded and just didn't taste great. I was pretty disappointed and only took 3 bites. I was kicking myself in the foot as I should have ordered the breakfast burrito! Next time! Otherwise chips were crisp and loved the accompanied salsas. Service was a bit of a miss as we had to wait around 6-10 minutes for someone to take our order. The water refill station was also low so had to tip the container to get water out. However, just minor things that could have been a one off with short staffing. Overall, solid spot in the OC. I would dine here again. read more

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One of my favorite spots to visit in Tustin. A great location with a drive-thru and an enclose outdoor seating area. With their unique menu, the cashier is always very helpful in making suggestions and describing the food. I've tried many things and have loved it all! The winners are the tallow fried tortilla chips, the Chilaquiles and all the tacos and burritos. I need to remember next time to take advantage of their happy hour menu. read more

Taco Mesita - Fresh Corn Chips + Salsa cooked in tallow. Order it, TRUST!!! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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I enjoy their seating area and the overall vibe this place brings. They have a great late night happy hour menu. We went for breakfast recently to give the rest of the menu a try, and they are consistent in flavor. The tortillas are good, and they give you a fair amount of protein. I think their jalapeños were extra spicy because their salsa had a pleasant kick to it. Service is nice and they are fast. They bring the food out to you and they check in to see if you need anything else - even though the place is more order at the window and have a seat experience. Flavor wise - this place is a little on the saltier side for everything we've tried, and they keep their meat in bigger chunks. It's a purely preference, but I would've preferred the chorizo broken up a bit more to get crispier. Other than that, it is a solid place to try if you are in the area. read more

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This is where you go for good tacos and want a different variety of a more traditional taqueria. In this area there are almost an unlimited number of good ones but TM has their flair; excellent tortillas which is a must, slow cooked pork and other juicy meats, and salsas they make, which all complement well. They offer numerous sides that you may expect and see elsewhere at chef driven spots. One of my go to spots read more

Updating my review after another visit to Taco Mesita -- the first visit in a while! I came during their late night happy hour and there were more people there this time, which made me happy knowing that they're doing well! Super cute and casual late night spot with plenty of outdoor seating + a drive thru. You order at the window and they bring food to you. The food quality is amazing for the price, and I'm so happy I can get restaurant quality food with the "fast food" convenience! I love the handmade blue corn tortillas. They also cook everything in beef tallow. Here's what I got: - chips and salsa (whipped Jalapeno and smoky tomato salsas) - arroz con pollo (bone broth rice and rotisserie chicken) - wood fired chicken tacos - pork shoulder tacos - margarita ($2!) read more

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I have seen people trying the mini bean and cheese burritos and thought I would give them a shot. I'm glad I did. My wife split the order of three and they were amazing. The tortilla is soft and the beans and cheese add a great flavor. However, the jalapeño salsa stole the show. It is perfect to dip the burritos in. read more

Taco Mesita - Mini bean and cheese burritos with jalapeño salsa. Absolutely delicious! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

We went here on a random Tuesday. It's a cute place outside seating. After ordering, we sat down and the staff brought our food to the table, so service great. The steak tacos were soo good they are Woodfire cooked and you can def taste it. Tacos are loaded not just basic which we appreciated. We also got the chicken tacos and same,. They had wonderful flavors. The nachos were yummy as well. I recommend this place if you're in search of some quick bites and good tacos. Don't forget the Mexican Coke to complete the meal? read more

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Hands Down, The very best Tacos I've ever had and I've been in LA for just over 20 years. The workers were very kind and friendly. We sat in a little corner which was sunbrella shaded. Just an all around great little taco joint with friendly people and most importantly, amazingly flavorful tacos. Great Job Taco Mesita!!! read more

Taco Mesita - Guacamole and Chips, Four pork tacos, and one chicken and one steak taco. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

The food is not Mexican. Ok now that we got that out of the way let's start. The steak and chicken tacos are a miss. The steak is literally burnt and it makes the seasoning taste bitter. The tortillas for some reason are getting smaller too. And the chicken taco it does not have enough chicken. It might as well be called a cabbage taco!!! Oh, and be careful not to take big bites it may have a bone in there. I had come across this multiple times. The only okay taco is the pork shoulder taco. This is the only taco that is decent. Now the service is terrible. Most of the employees taking orders are mad or act like they don't want to be there. And to top it off they expect a tip. Really !?! Also, don't forget to check your orders!!!! Most of the time they forget or for some odd reason they can't hear you when ordering. If you can't hear your customers then that's a sign to turn down the music in your kitchen. The ambiance is terrible. This taco place has no identity. It has rap, hip hop, sometimes Mexican music, or random songs. But you get over it because you're outside lol. Now let's talk about the price. The prices are crazy! Owner please reconsider your prices. No taco is worth 6 dollars on its own. If you go here be ready to spend 30 dollars just for yourself. Go to Taco El Bandito in downtown Santa Ana. You spend less and guess what each taco comes with salsa and guacamole already. read more

I ordered several breakfast burritos for my group at work, and the order had to be ready by 7 a.m. The order was ready; they brought all the bags to my car on time, and the burritos were great! Loved the old 1950s building that they are in - you place your order at a window, and either take it home or eat it on the patio. Everyone loves patio dining with our great SoCal weather. I love this place! Grwat food and service! read more