Awesome food and service. Thelma the owner is one of a kind. Amazing to have them in Santa Ana!

So happy they opened a location here! My favorite asada & chicken burrito bowl and shrimp ceviche are officially way too close to home now ‍ And the customer service is always amazing. This restaurant is so organized and really clean. read more

I will give this restaurant a 3. The people are super nice and the food is ok. We ordered torta, small shrimp coctel and a taco and some chips and salsa. 2 jaimaica waters (med) and a total of $40 dlls I think it's a bit overpriced Not somewhere I would go back read more

Taco Nazo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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On a Friday night, my friend & I pulled up to a packed restaurant which is always a good sign. Lots of parking! Horchata: tasted smooth not chalky, no cinnamon, half our large drink was ice but still 9.5/10 Fish burrito: cut in half, big size, soft texture verge of mushy 8.8/10 Al pastor torta: cut in half, meat was decent, not as big as burrito 7.5/10 There were so many employees and tables with some background music to vibe to. A worker came to explain the menu while we're waiting in line and he gave us a free fish taco to try since it was our first time! Definitely coming back :) read more

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Finally, the fish taco king comes to Orange County! Long awaited, this restaurant fully lives up to the expectations of its franchise! We went on a weekday evening and of course, got the fish taco offering. To our surprise, the line was relatively short and our food came out relatively quickly. For reference, the other locations generally have quite a long wait to be seated and served even with larger seating space. Here, there's ample seating to seat ~80 people. Personally, I was concerned that the food quality was going to be subpar based on the short wait time. I was glad to find out that my fears were unwarranted. The tacos were amazing, consistent with how they are at sister branches. The fish was crispy on the outside, plentiful/juicy on the inside. I am thoroughly pleased with this experience and will be back time and time again when I am craving fish tacos! Highly recommend for those in the area for the same! read more

Taco Nazo - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Taco Nazo specializes in fish tacos and this is their newest location. This location has a drive through as well as a large seating area. Ordering is done at the counter and a staff member brings out the food to one's table. I went with 2 fish tacos and a shrimp taco. Fish/Shrimp Tacos ($4.49) - Each taco was priced the same. Both the fish and shrimp come battered and have a nice crunch to them and are served on corn tortillas. They are topped off with some cabbage, pico de gallo and white sauce. The fish is flaky on the inside and the shrimp was impressive. Overall I really enjoyed the tacos here. 3 was plenty for me and they appear to be larger than the typical street tacos. When I visited during the weekdays for lunch the place was packed. read more

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We ordered: - 20 oz shrimp ceviche: was very good and I would order again. Not enough tostadas for the amount of ceviche though - Shrimp tacos: these were good but immediately forgotten after I took a bite of the fish taco - Fish taco: definitely the star of the show. My favorite bite was the charred+salted pepper on the side. YUM! Oddly enough, I felt like everything was ever so slightly lacking in flavor so I was pouring the table side Chile Habanero sauce on everything. There's no salsa bar so I didn't realize they had house made salsa until I saw the other tables. I got to try the house made salsa but also felt it was lacking in flavor. Not bad but not great. Customer service was excellent but it seemed like there were too many employees walking around trying to figure out what to do. I was trying to look at the menu and figure out what I wanted but I felt obligated to listen to the staff explain the whole menu to me. I really just wanted to have a moment of silence to think. Plenty of tables, family friendly and clean because of ample staff. read more

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This place is known for there fried fish tacos, don't be disappointed when you order something else and you say it's not as special. Fast order fast table runners. I would recommend to taco nazo to check in on tables and as if they want refills and maybe see how you can make the moments more special. read more

Taco Nazo - Get the Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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First time here and definitely not my last! We came in for a fundraiser for my kids' baseball team and had such a great experience. The staff especially Crystal had amazing positive energy from the moment we ordered and made everyone feel welcome. The food was delicious and everything came out great. Thank you for supporting local youth sports and our community. we'll absolutely be back! read more

Taco Nazo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Yes third time there in a month that signature food super service and lively ambiance. Fish taco is a specialty and I love the tacos dorados especially de frijoles Yeah I'm hooked read more

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I was craving a fish burrito and they're know for their fish tacos! So here I am. I've went to the location in Bellflower but it's been a hot minute and they brought it down to Santa Ana! I was reading reviews and they mentioned their fish burrito isn't as crispy and the rice and beans threw them off so I asked for rice and beans on the side and I thought the burrito was yummy! I also had to get a side of fish tacos to compare and it's definitely cruncher and crisper and just as yummy. Probably better. They also had a shrimp tacos and I had to get it. It's battered but still crunchy and yummy! Their chili! Omg so good. It comes with each dish and it's so flavorful and spicy! Well it's a hit or miss with the spicy chili. Normally it isn't but the one I got was spicy but so good! Also got their horchata and it's so flavorful too! For some reason it reminded me of a carrot cake cause of the spice? Cinnamon? Regardless it was yummy! I'm excited to come back to try the other stuff! So yummy! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE that Taco Nazo opened a new location in Santa Ana. This new location has a drive through attached, an easy parking lot with plenty of parking, and spacious seating. Upon coming in, staff are super welcoming. Almost a little too overbearing sense though. It seems like they want to give every single customer a lot of attention, but there is some downside when they block the line by having lengthy conversations with an indecisive customer, and it wastes my time when I'm ready to order at the cashier. I ordered their Combo #1 ($18.75) that comes with any 3 tacos, rice, beans, chips, salsa, chile gueritas, and a regular drink. I upgraded the drink to a Horchata (Additional $1.25). They gave me a number to take to any available table. There was also a lot of staff in the dining area cleaning the tables quickly and chatting with the guests. Once again, there is friendliness and then there is a disturbance. If I'm wearing headphones watching something on my phone, I'm not trying to have a long conversation with a stranger at a place that isn't even a sit down restaurant. Hospitality is fine but this was a smidge too much. As for the food, I LOVE THE FOOD. I just want the food and be left alone. Maybe next time I should just go through the drive through or order togo. Their fish tacos are the bomb, and their potato taco is so unique. I also got the al pastor since it's usually one of my favorites but I wouldn't say it's a specialty here. Stick with the fish taco, shrimp taco, and potato taco. So happy there's a Taco Nazo in OC! I can count on them for my fish taco cravings. read more

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Saas! These tacos go hard. Taco Nazo is a Romero family operation, and they run a tight menu with a focus on robust flavors and fresh vegetarian and seafood tacos and tortilla-based dishes. If you know Ensenada-style fish tacos, you know the reputation, and the Romeros deliver on it. Grabbed a taco pack with ricotta and papas, guao! My tastebuds were dancing. Each bite was full of texture and flavor with lettuce, salsa crema, and limón. They're known for their Ensenada-style fish tacos, but the vegetarian versions are fire. Don't sleep on them. If for some reason tacos ain't calling, you got choices. Tortas, burritos, and ceviche are also on the menu. Service was fast, food came out quick and hot, exactly how you want it. I prefer to dine in and eat everything fresh off the grill. Feels like a waste to let these cool down, even though they'd still be delicious. Te lo recomiendo. read more

Taco Nazo - Tacos de Ricotta - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Same great tacos in a new location. These still are the best fish tacos around. And I love their salsas too - there's a mild (yellow?) one, medium spice green salsa, and a hot red one. The roasted peppers, rice and beans are great too. Also got a side order of the ricotta dorado - WOW! Crispy outside and delicious cheesiness inside. read more

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This has become one of our favorite spots now! Their fish tacos are so good. It's a very generous portion of fish and it is lightly breaded. It was my favorite! We enjoyed the shrimp ceviche - nice and refreshing. We also enjoyed the torta. The asada burrito was on the smaller side. There is also a "secret menu" that you can order off menu if you want. Grilled shrimp is an option (which we prefer over fried) but you have to expressly state that when you order. If not, they will provide you with their breaded and fried shrimp. read more

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I am in HEAVEN! I used to go to the Taco Nazo on Valley Blvd and the sometimes the one in La Puente before I moved to Orange County in 2001. There's a handful of restaurants I missed so much and Taco Nazo was one of them! Sometimes I'd get the shrimp cocktail but most of the time I'd get a shrimp taco. To this day I haven't eaten a shrimp taco nearly as good as Taco Nazo. Sharkey's restaurant used to make beer battered shrimp tacos but definitely not nearly as good. Last night I was searching for somewhere to eat lunch that wasn't too far from the airport because my cousin and I would be having lunch together before I drooped her off for her flight home. When I saw Taco Nazo in Santa Ana listed on Yelp I almost started crying! We pulled up around 1:30 and the place was packed--definitely a good sign. I went to wash my hands first and noticed how clean the restroom was--another good sign. I ordered the 2 taco combo with shrimp tacos. My cousin ordered the 2 taco combo with 1 fish and 1 al pastor tacos plus a small shrimp cocktail to share. The tables inside were all clean. One of the workers was helping take care of the seating area and was checking on/chatting with customers. I loved this. Our food came out in a reasonable time and OMG that first bite of my shrimp taco just took me back to some great memories. It was DELICIOUS!!! The shrimp cocktail was also SO DELICIOUS!!! I don't think I'll ever be able to drive through Santa Ana without stopping for a taco. And you know what the bonus is? Taco Nazo HAS A DRIVE THRU!!! I'm so happy! read more

Taco Nazo - Shrimp taco combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you're looking for some of the best fish tacos in OC - Taco Nazo is a must hit spot! My gf and I went here for the first time, and if you want a big, juicy fish tacos, you have to try it here. Service was excellent, I would give them an 11/10 if possible. The staff was so attentive, it felt like a sit down restaurant even though it was a choose your own seat type of place. I loved seeing the cooks and chefs work in the background and it made us appreciate the food even more. I would say must tries are: Fish Tacos Taco Al Pastor Pina Agua Fresca 2-3 fish tacos is more than enough for one person, and they also give you a fresh chili per taco. read more

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Went here last Friday but the line was out the door so we went in the long drive thru. It took less than 30 mins even with about 10 cars ahead of us. They had 2 friendly girls taking orders to save time. The tacos are good size. We got an 8 pack of fish & shrimp tacos, 3 pack of potato tacos, an asada torta and chips with salsa. 3 tacos was my max,I got full fast. My family enjoyed it and we will go back. read more

Taco Nazo - Drive thru menu - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Saturday dinner, new location in Santa Ana, I've been to a few different locations in LA so excited to see one down here. Taco Nazo is known for their big fish tacos. Ordered the 3 taco combo that comes with rice beans and chips. Fish tacos are big, crispy and, tasty with the sauce. Rice and beans are pretty standard and chips are fried in house. Shrimp burrito was okay, the construction of the burrito needed a little more balance, center was all rice and beans and the shrimps were at the ends, tortilla was over done and hard and chewy in some areas. Overall come here for their tacos, they are great, a little pricey but substantial. Recommend read more

Taco Nazo - Shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Okay I have to be honest, I tried this place in Long Beach a while ago probably 5 years ago and wasn't very impressed. My husband loved it but I just thought it was a typical taco place. Fast forward to present day, they opened up a new Orange County location in Santa Ana which was only a mile away from our hotel so my husband had to have it. This location is relatively new. I think it's only been open for a few months maybe weeks. When we got there it was packed and we had to wait for a bigger table. Fortunately there is a good amount of workers busing tables so it didn't take very long. The line moved relatively slow in my opinion even with two cashiers. On to the food, i ordered the mix ceviche and the asada burrito while my family ordered the family taco meal. I did enjoy the ceviche. I feel like the sauce was absorbed well with the other protein except for the squid. I really like how refreshing it tasted. For the burrito it was very good season very well. What I also liked which some people might not like is that it was a good size. It was big enough for me but wasn't humongous to the point where everything just fell out of the burrito while you were eating. Well wrapped. I think the best thing about this place is that their staff is amazing. They are quick to help they are quick to bring you anything that you might be missing or that you need like napkins or to go boxes. They check up on you while you're eating like this was a sit down restaurant. I was really Amazed by that because it looks like a fast food place with the customer service of a sit-down restaurant. Two thumbs up for that. read more

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We stopped in for dinner at the Santa Ana location. We have heard about the tacos. We stood in line and ordered. We sat down in the large dining area. The wait was not too bad for the food. The tacos we got were OK. The fish taco I am not sure what the issue was, but the fish inside was very tough. Maybe it was just a piece I got, but being honest it was very tough. The other tacos we got the chicken was good and the beans and rice were good. Let me tell you the hot sauce there is fairly hot. I was not used to how hot some of that was, but it was still good. Maybe I just caught this location at a bad time, but I would go back and try it again. read more

Taco Nazo - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This newest Taco Nazo location just opened a couple weeks into the new year. The lines were crazy every time I passed, and even now at 11:30am there were lots of people eating inside and ordering. My To Go order was ready quick though. There's also a drive-thru to make pick up easy. Their fish tacos are fried, big, and soooo gooood! Their other meat tacos, like chicken are on the small side. The salsa is also good, along with the chips. And the horchata is perfect! You can create an account on their website and order ahead, although it didn't let me today. It might be that they're just too busy to take orders online during their hectic hours. I'll try it again next time. There will definitely be a next time! read more

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I was so stoked to hear that Taco Nazo was opening in Santa Ana area. Three weeks after they opened I decided to pay a visit and oh my goodness! it was around 7 or 8 PM and there were still people lining up! The quality is top-notch. The service is even top-notch. Great service great customer service food quality is awesome and awesome. Can't wait to go back ! There's plenty of parking in the plaza. Their mix ceviche is also very very, very good!! read more

Taco Nazo - Shrimp taco ftw - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've always heard great things about Taco Nazo but never had one close enough to try. When they finally opened their Santa Ana location, I was so excited to go! We went on a Tuesday afternoon and it was surprisingly busy. They definitely had a lot of staff there, possibly to get everyone trained since they're still getting into the swing of things, but everyone was very helpful and kept the place clean. Great attention to detail when it comes to the service! I got the 3 taco combo with a pineapple agua fresca and it was delicious. The fish was so insanely hot that steam was coming out when I took my first bite. The batter on the fish was light and crisp, with the cabbage and tomato bringing the brightness it needs. The rice and beans were nothing special but still good. My friend and I shared the small shrimp ceviche and it was great. A refreshing side dish to an otherwise heavy meal. The flavors in the ceviche were great. I do think the shrimp was cut kind of inconsistently but it wasn't a problem. Next time, I would definitely get the 2 taco combo instead of 3 because these things were huge!! read more

Taco Nazo - Small shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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It's super exciting to have a Taco Nazo here in Santa Ana! I used to love going here when I lived in El Monte. Not much has changed between locations; the food is just as good as I remember. The fish batter in the fish tacos is so fresh and delicious, it's just crispy enough and soft when you bite into the battered fish. I love getting extra cream (the one that comes on top of the tacos) and eating them with lime and the red sauce. When you order the combo, it comes on a plate with some delicious seasoned rice and refried beans. The ceviche was also delicious! They pre-lime your ceviche, and it comes topped with avocado. There are three fresh salsas you can get from the servers bringing you your food after you order it from the window, the green (1 oz cups), red (1 oz cups), And mixed sauce (both red and green, in a 2 oz cups) NOTICE: surprisingly the green sauce they give you in the 1 oz cups are the spicier sauce, so be weary. There's also a couple more sauces on the table along with utensils and napkins. What sets this location apart from what I remembered before, is that the service is amazing and really attentive. All the workers walking around are very helpful and really keep an eye on all the guests. Antonio was especially helpful when I came in for the first time. He was very informative, and grabbed more sauce for me when needed. read more

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We absolutely love this place! My favorite fish tacos ever. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it!

Pleasantly surprised that these were pretty good tacos! I got this delivered as part of a work lunch and it arrived warm. The rice was extremely flavorful and my favorite part of the meal personally. The refried beans were a bit bland. The chicken tacos were also flavorful and the meat still had a juicy mouthfeel. The green sauce was delicious. I have to dock a star because they did not give us half of our work catered order, sadly. read more

I love Taco Nazo! These are my favorite fish tacos of all time. I'm so glad they finally came to Orange County. This new location has plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside. It seems like it's meant to be a weekday lunch spot due to its location, but I'll definitely be going for dinner and weekends as well. Their fish tacos are amazing, but I also love their burritos and tortas. Their potato tacos are fantastic as well. read more

Taco Nazo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This place gets SUPER busy during the lunch time rush so get here before noon or after. My friend and I made a plan and headed over to Taco Nazo. We wanted to try a little bit of everything so we shared the 2 taco combo which comes with chips/salsa, and a drink. This place is known for their fish tacos so we had to order one along with the al pastor. We also got the small shrimp cocktail and one of the secret menu items, the Baja California Burrito (battered fish, asada-grilled steak, and a potato taco wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, cabbage, salsa, and creamy sauce). The tacos by itself were good. The battered fish was fresh and crisp and paired with the shredded cabbage, pico, and creamy sauce made it all come together. The al pastor had a good savory flavor and was cooked well. I love how they give red and green salsa on the side and the orange salsa that came with the chips was delish. Also, every order came with a well seasoned yellow chile pepper. The small shrimp cocktail was packed with shrimp and had a mild and tangy flavor. This place has a secret menu you can look for online. It's not posted on the menu inside the restaurant. They have several offerings so we decided on the Baja California. Upon eating it, we came to a consensus that it was "too much". There were too many textures happening... creamy sauce, crispy battered fish, shredded cabbage, asada, beans, and potatoes. If you're into that kind of thing, order it! Overall, I'm glad I got to visit this place. I'd come again to try their other tacos! . read more

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Came by today for lunch and had a great meal! Taco Nazo has a large parking lot and drive thru, but keep in mind it does get pretty busy during the lunch rush. The interior is all new inside with plenty of seating, and tables turn relatively quick. Service was great, staff were greeting us and answering questions while we waited in line, and also came to check on us throughout the meal which was really nice. On the food front, I got the 3 taco plate, with fish and al pastor tacos. I also got a horchata and agua Fresca, both of which were good. The tacos were great, I wish the al pastor had a little char on the meat, but the flavors were good. The fish taco was the best fish taco I've had in OC so far, it was fresh, crispy, and large. I recommend getting a bottle of their red salsa and using that, as it was a great compliment to the tacos. The rice and beans were fine, but the real star was the tacos. I absolutely plan to come back for the fish tacos whenever I've craving them, and definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Taco Nazo - 3 taco plate (fish and al pastor) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First timer! Had to check it out since my coworker was raving about the fish tacos. Upon arriving, I noticed it was a full house which was a good sign. After I was able to grab a table, I was immediately approached by a kind staff member who offered to wipe it down for me. I was amazed at this kind gesture especially since it is a casual place and was quite busy. That made great impression on me. Now when it comes to the food, it was great! I'd give it an 8.5/10. We had the family pack for tacos only which came with 8 tacos and complimentary seasoned chilis (my favorite part). You have a choice between chicken, carne asada, al pastor, shrimp or fish. I'd say the service and food were good and would definitely come again read more

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I finally visited all the Taco Nazo restaurants and find this location the most similar to the Bellflower location, which is sooo delicious. I find the fish tacos are better done than beef or pork. My perspective is to eat what the locals eat, as that's what makes the people come. This location seems to always have a line of several people ordering, but the food is made fresh and hot. I did not see see much artwork at this location, but did notice homage to the family that made their dreams a reality. read more

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We had a great experience here! customer service was wonderful and they even gave us a free fish taco each to sample! Everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

What I love about this place: value, quality, good service, drive-thru option. And maybe the only real downside is that you will be waiting for a bit for your food, to me that's an excellent trade-off when your food is cooked to order. We ordered the 2 tacos combo which comes with rice and beans, chips and a drink. It was l more than enough food for me and you can order any tacos you'd like including the fish/shrimp tacos. The fish tacos are definitely their most famous for a reason the flavor is amazing & the portions of fish are generous. The asada and pastor tacos are also very good flavor wise & again they don't skimp on the meat. You can also swap the fountain drink for the bottle drinks/agua Fresca for a small upcharge. read more

Taco Nazo - World Famous Fish Taco somewhere under all the pico and cabbage lol - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I've been waiting for Taco Nazo to open for a long time and was excited to finally try it. I haven't been to their other locations, but I've heard great things about their fish tacos, which is what drew me in. Since they're currently in their early grand opening phase, the staff was very welcoming and attentive. I ordered Combo #1, which includes three fish tacos, rice, beans, and a fountain drink. The combo came out to around $20, which initially felt a bit high for fast food, but the portion sizes definitely helped justify the price. The fish tacos were much larger than expected, packed with fish, and very filling. I was full after about one and a half tacos and had to take the rest home. Quality-wise, I'd say Taco Nazo is better than Hole Mole just a few minutes away in Tustin, especially when it comes to the fish tacos. That said, Hole Mole is definitely the more affordable option. It really comes down to whether you're looking for better quality or a cheaper meal. read more

Taco Nazo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Been waiting patiently to hear about the long awaited grand opening of this gem! Been to two other locations and always loved it. The time finally came. As expected, best fish tacos ever! Fresh fish, cabbage and pico round out the greatness of this dish. The shrimp is not far behind but not as great as the fish IMO. The carne asada is good while the al pastor didn't seem to come through as good as the others but honestly keep it real we came for the fish and it didn't disappoint. The dorado tacos were a good side dish. Beans and potato ones are fillers while the ricotta one didn't hit for me. Last and definitely not least was the mixed ceviche. Really good! I'll be a regular for sure. Additionally, the wait staff and the team in the restaurant were very well trained and incredibly nice and accommodating. They know the wait times can be long and they more than make up for it with their kindness and hospitality. The place is also being cleaned and bused at all times making you feel like they care about your full experience which I did. Kudos to them for another successful location! A week in and they are a well oiled machine and I couldn't be happier for them being so local to us. read more

Fresh food, courteous and attentive staff, fast service, ambience is relaxing and easy going. read more

Taco Nazo - Shrimp Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Came here on a recommendation for fish tacos. Service took 30 minutes to get order. Had the Cod and Mahi Mahi tacos. Cod was soggy. Mahi had bones in it. Tortillas were not great. Not much flavor. Restaurant looked clean but was very dissatisfied with the quality and overall taste. So many better fish tacos place in OC. Would not come back based on fish tacos. read more

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I loved going to the Bellflower location so much and was super excited they finally opened one in the heart of OC! I brought my boyfriend along for his very first time, and Blanca took our order. She completely made our day! She went so far out of her way to walk him through the menu and even made sure he got to sample things so he could taste what the hype was about. She made the whole experience feel genuinely special. The entire staff was super friendly, attentive, and just gave off great energy. The food is exactly as good as I remember. Consistently delicious and always hits the spot. If you haven't been yet, you are missing out! read more

Taco Nazo - The World Famous Fish 3 Taco Combo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've been to two of the taco nazo locations and I love that their quality is consistent. I believe this is a relatively new location and every time I've stopped by it tends to be busy. I've ordered their potato tacos and grilled shrimp tacos, both equally delicious. It's a great place for a quick bite (although I definitely recommend ordering ahead especially during lunch). This location has a drive thru and is located in a shopping center, plenty of parking out front. The ambiance is casual/relaxed. read more

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