We decided to come to this restaurant after my daughter's Flag Football game and it did not disappoint! The service was really good. As soon as we sat down, we are greeted with chips and salsa and they kept refilling them as we looked over the menu. The waiter, Nicholas was really nice, he was super helpful when we asked him questions about the menu. While we waited for our food, he was pretty attentive. When the food came out, everything tasted so good! It came out at the same time, and my family was pretty pleased with what we all ordered! If we're ever out in this area again, we're definitely coming back. read more

Taco Surf - Restaurant area - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I visit Taco Surf in Los Alamitos about once a month and have generally had very positive experiences. In fact, there is a particular server there who has consistently provided fantastic service and has earned glowing reviews from both myself and my friend L. Because of those experiences, I have come to expect a certain standard of hospitality when dining here. I usually order the Baja salad with grilled shrimp, but during my most recent visit I decided to try something different and ordered two tacos, one with grilled shrimp and one with grilled chicken. Before placing my order, I specifically asked the server if both tacos could be prepared with grilled shrimp and grilled chicken, and he confirmed that they could. Unfortunately, the service we received from this mid-aged male server was noticeably lacking. While he was not overtly unfriendly, he was unapproachable and disengaged. He offered only minimal greetings, avoided meaningful eye contact, did not introduce himself, and did not offer any guidance or suggestions. He functioned strictly as an order taker rather than someone interested in creating a welcoming dining experience. After our food arrived, he did not check back to see how everything was or whether we needed anything further. He came to the table only to take our drink order, take our food order, and later drop off the check without being asked. This lack of follow-up meant there was no opportunity to address any issues while we were still eating. The grilled shrimp taco was acceptable, but the grilled chicken taco was extremely disappointing. The chicken was very dry and came with toppings I had not anticipated. While I acknowledge that reviewing the menu in detail is ultimately my responsibility, this situation reflected missed opportunities for the server to engage with us and ensure we were comfortable with our selections, especially given that I had asked questions beforehand and am a regular guest who typically orders something else. When the server finally asked how the food was after we had finished, I was honest and explained that I did not enjoy the chicken taco due to how dry it was and that I would not order it again. Shortly afterward, the manager, Alejandra, came to our table. She initially approached the situation in a friendly manner, which I appreciated. However, the conversation quickly shifted toward justifying the dryness of the chicken. She stated that I should have ordered grilled chicken to avoid dryness, and that chicken tacos are often dry elsewhere as well. Having worked in hospitality for over 30 years, I know that properly prepared chicken can and should be juicy, even in tacos. Achieving that comes down to proper cooking technique and attention to quality. She also explained that the toppings are standard and cannot be modified, which I fully understand and respect. However, what concerned me most was the overall approach to resolving the issue. Rather than expressing genuine empathy or taking ownership of my dissatisfaction, she emphasized that next time I would "know better when I come back." That statement, in particular, was surprising and disappointing to hear from a manager. A more guest-focused response would have been to acknowledge the experience and offer a simple gesture, such as removing the uneaten taco from the bill, not as a giveaway, but as a demonstration of professionalism and commitment to guest satisfaction. This experience stood in stark contrast to the excellent service I have received during previous visits. My intention in sharing this feedback is not to criticize unfairly, but to highlight an opportunity for improvement in both service attentiveness and managerial response. Taco Surf has demonstrated in the past that it is capable of delivering excellent hospitality, and I hope future visits will reflect that same level of care and professionalism. read more

I've been going to this location for over 10 years, but i haven t been there for a moment, until last night, and this place has drastically changed. I ordered the same thing as I have always gotten since I been going there, which was one "veggie taco", with a side of beans. The bartender ( or the guy covering the bar) brings me out a "veggie wet burrito". Okay, no big deal, he made a mistake and I let him know that I didn't ordered and I think the other person in my party ordered it. He tells, me "no" that I did order it and we disagree at that moment, but than I say, okay. ill take it, what the heck. Very big mistakeon my end, the burrito was way over priced, for a tortilla filled with bell pepper, onion and tomatoes, i guess they ran out of mushrooms, priced at 17.95. and tasteless. Now i' ve been in food service for over 30 years there is no way that price can be justified. Not to mention the mole sauce on the burrito tasted more like a spaghetti sauce. Even your salsa with the chip was nothing more than a mild, watered down tomato sauce. I definately will not be returning. And just to be very clear, this is the second time thier staff tried to give me a veggie burrito when i ordered a veggie taco, big price difference. I could speculate why yourbringing out more expensive items but Illleave that up to the readers. And a note to that bartender/server working the bar, it was later confired that you did make a mistake on the order, next time you may want to just take it back and not disagree with your customers. Hopefully this helps someone else out for an experience like this read more

The flautas are incredible!!! The staff are all so friendly and helped us get set up with our one year old. It's nice because my husband still gets to watch his favorite team when it's a game night but with amazing quality food and without the ambiance of a sports bar. read more

Great chips and salsa. Chips were hot in temperature. My Enchiladas Rancheras were amazing. Cheesy. Meaty. Got shredded beef and Ground beef. Probably the best beans I've had. My friends enjoyed their beers. Quiet atmosphere for a family restaurant. Service was attentive. Other than the mix up of items on separate checks; overall, we had a good time! I'll definitely be back! read more

Taco Surf - #9 Enchiladas Rancheras - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

No bueno! Picked up 2 combo orders of cheese enchiladas and beef tacos . Yes by the time I got home 15 min later it was cold no problem to warm up. But the cheese enchiladas were not good hardly any cheese the tacos were good but the rice and beans tasted like they were sitting around all day. I expect better quality for $42.00. Sorry forgot to take pics and I always take pics read more

We have been eating here for years, always had a great meal with an excellent service.

This restaurant is close to LaHS off of the busy los alamitos street. The decor is super Vibey really cute and kind of like a local surf joint. Onto the food. I initially ordered their famous fish burrito, which I asked for grilled and it came out too fishy so I ended up swapping it out for a Carina. I saw that burrito. The best thing about this place is there free chips and salsa. It is light and airy and super tasty and unlimited. Not really a fan of their burrito I thought it was just OK. Chris was good and I'm not sure that I would come back. read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

The food: I order carne asada and my friend ordered fish tacos. They were both delicious and cooked to perfection. My steak was tasty and tender. It was not dry and it was huge. The fish taco was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I love love their salsa. It tasted like it was homemade. The service was fast. We got our food no more than 10 mins. And it was served hot. The Ambiance is a party vibe and so very colorful inside. It's clean. The price is not too bad. We spent no more than $60 for the both of us. read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Called about Taco Tuesday. Asked how much. They told me Taco Tuesday was in house, and then I told them I would be picking them up. $4.25 each she said, which for $2 Taco Tuesdays is about right for takeout at any taco joint. Get there and the bill was $28, not $16. She said oh yeah, they're more when you take them home. This was well, after I asked how much they were for takeout. So you can see from the picture you get about $2 to $3 tacos, costing over $6 each, and enough salsa for about five chips. No thank you. I'll just go somewhere where Taco Tuesday is two bucks a taco, which is what Taco Tuesday is. The five chips worth of salsa was good, and the tacos I put Taco Bell sauce on to give them flavor. As you can see from the photograph, those messy tacos are worth about two bucks each, each with a small amount of meat. Goodbye. read more

Taco Surf - 2.75 oz. of allotted salsa for 4 tacos that cost $28 - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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I haven't been here in years and thought let me give it another shot because it looks crowded and its still in business. Huge mistake. The food was horrible and expensive. For example, the al pastor taco had no flavor. The albondigas soup was a tiny cup served lukewarm. Fish burrito we got was probably the best of the dishes we ordered but it was mostly full of rice. Service was also lacking as drink refills and check ins were nonexistent. Take it with a grain of salt that another table was extremely demanding and rude but we weren't so it was kind of insulting. Anyways, I gave this place a chance but will be passing in the future. read more

I love this Taco Surf! The food is consistant and great and we always like a certain booth because the waitress is Holland and she is so awesome! She's fun and helpful while also being so attentive and professional. She embodies great customer service. read more

This place is incredible! Not only do they have amazing food, but the service is 10/10. The atmosphere, food, and service were perfect. The nachos and California burrito were so good. Thank you to the amazing servers for an unforgettable experience! read more

I've been coming here for years. I love Taco Surf. The food is great and the so is the service. Today, Carol went above and beyond, it motivated me to take the time to share my love for this local institution. Thank you Taco Surf and thank you Carol. read more

I have been coming here for years but even I am going to limit my visits. The men's restroom was pretty dirty and smells like no one kept the cleanliness up. Food is good as always, and service was ok...server was great but her helper. Had to repeatedly ask him for more chips and salsa. Restroom was the main issue for me. read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Been to this place about 5/6 times now so I feel comfortable leaving an accurate review. PARKING: parking is really good. I've never had an issue CLEANLINESS: This restaurant is clean, restrooms are clean( small, but clean) SERVICE: the waitress' have good service they're always attentive and always bring out the chips and salsa promptly and they are always kind FOOD: the food is always. Solid 3 /5 the chips are a hit and miss, sometimes they're hard and stale. BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: all in all it's ok.. the portion sizes are big but the taste kinda lacks. read more

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BEST FIDH TACOS ON EARTH! BEST HABANERO SAUCE ON EARTH!! BEST STAFF ON EARTH!!!! Happy Hour bAja fish tacos are bomb! Carol, Jesse, Cindy, Karla and the entire staff are incredible. Carol took excellent care of us today truly an asset to the restaurant. Jesse took care of us the other day and was so great and attentive. this staff is family. read more

Great tacos! We got a whole variety I would recommend the birria, shrimp and shredded beef tacos super amazing! Service was great! Thank you! read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

We tried it for the first time on Sunday . We have driven by several times over the years , I don't know why we never stopped ! The service was great, food was awesome and the decor is amazing . We will be coming back !!! read more

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Super yummy chips and salsa. The prices are a bit high considering the taste of the food here. I tried the popular baja fish burrito and was not a huge fan. The chile relleno was good. The service and ambiance was good overall, no complaints there. read more

Taco Surf - ##8 Chile Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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Daughter & I been coming here 4 25yrs...Service..still okay.but food not the same...fish tacos way overcooked & meat so hot-cause over done...Had beef flaut app as usual...nope. gray hair in qauc...didn't finish..showed server..she gave daughter Lil side of quac...Sad & long drive...so many better places around That Area.... read more

Taco Surf - 3 happy hour Baha Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

So I've been to this restaurant multiple times because my sister likes it however anything I have tried from here I have never enjoyed. Their salsa is very tomatoey and watery. I've gotten their enchiladas a couple times too and they are also way too tomatoey. I recently got their chicken tacos and the chicken just tasted burnt. One thing I will say is I enjoy the rice and beans and have never had a problem with the service. Really upsetting because I love the atmosphere of the place :( read more

A decent Mexican restaurant. I can't say I was blown away by the meal, but service was good, the atmosphere is nice and colorful and I got a big plate of food for the price. read more

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My review is totally based on the food and not the service. This place has fallen off a cliff when it comes to the food. I ordered the Sea Food bowl it was nothing special but man is it pricey and the smallest portion you can think off. I also asked for a side of guacamole for it, it was brought in a small container usually used for salsa the kicker was it cost $3, I almost fell off my seat. A soda cost $4.25. If you want more bang for your buck do yourselves a favor and instead go to Wahoos or California Cosina down the street. read more

Taco Surf - This side of guacamole cost $2.95 it might be 2 tablespoons worth of guacamole, maybe. - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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I haven't been here in some time, but I always enjoy it when I do. The food is consistently good, the beer/bar area is always good and a fair price, etc. We found ourselves here with a large party for a birthday dinner and they had plenty of room for us, and were taking excellent care of us the entire time. The place is always clean, from the tables to the restrooms, and it was just an enjoyable experience. If you want some Mexican/Baja style food and a beer or two this is an excellent choice, and they can handle you when you roll in 12 deep looking for such. :) read more

Taco Surf - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Mmmmmm Mango margarita was very tasty, was made by Felix who was our server for the night. His serving skills were excellent, brought everything to the table as requested. The place felt cozy and welcomed, I enjoyed their decorations. Will definitely be back for more! read more

Taco Surf - Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Taco Surf Both can be described as addicting... Although, one of them I've never tried... And the other I only eat on Tuesdays... And Wednesday's and Thursdays and Saturdays... Well, You get the point. ;) So I'm gonna leave the surfing to the surfers and dive right into the deep end on what I know best... Tacos!!!! While in Los Alamitos, lunch time was in order and tacos were on the mind. Everyone in our group was tired of eating at the same ol' places so trusty Yelp led us to Taco Surf. Each of us went in starving... And we all left stuffed!!! Between the massive burritos, the loaded tacos, and the refill after refill after refill of complimentary chips and salsa, it's a wonder none of us left there in a food coma. The food arrived timely, tasted decent, & did the job. With limited time and limited options on where to eat while in Los Al, it's nice that we now have a new place to rotate in for lunch. But Next time... I'm going for a Margarita! ;) read more

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Great food and excellent prices! The very best thing about Taco Surf in Los Alamitos is Carla as a server. She truly cares that each meal is perfect with friendly service. She's the best! read more

Amazing as always! Karla is always sweet to my family! We've been coming to this Taco Surf location for years. The service is great and everybody is friendly. And of course....tasty food! read more

We love this place. Great food, friendly service, fair prices and the decor is great. We will be back.

Wow! The food was great! I loved this little shack! The ambiance was so cute! The lights and Mexican flags were a hit! Ok but the food was perfect! I really didn't have one complaint! The service was fast and not to mention LAUREN! My server was great! She had a smile on her face and such a great attitude! So sweet and made my experience here great! Would definitely come here again and recommend to anyone looking for an affordable Mexican restaurant, great food and great service! I recommend the Soft tacos!!!! read more

Taco Surf - Hot chips - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Taco Surf never disappoints. Excellent service (Carla is always awesome). The food is terrific.

The bean and cheese burrito was mostly tortilla with little filling. The beans it it were bland with little cheese. Prefer frozen Mexican food to this. Great tasting salsa. Very disappointing. read more

We as a family have been going to Taco Surf in Los Alamitos since my kids were little, and it's always felt like more than just a restaurant it feels like home. The staff treat you like family, the service is quick, and the laid-back which makes it the kind of place you just want to come back to again and again. Over the years, our go-to favorites have become the chicken bowl with black beans, the El Pescador quesadilla, and the scorpion chowder these dishes never disappoint and always hit the spot. Don't forget the side of Baja sauce!!! Add in their fish tacos, nachos, and a strong margarita, and it's the perfect meal every time. Between the great food, welcoming atmosphere with chips and salsa and staff who remember you, Taco Surf has been our spot in Los Al for years. read more

Great margaritas and tacos. Plenty of parking. My waitress was friendly and checked on us often. Very old-school and a great vibe

We had a Fish Taco and a regular Pipeline Burrito with ground beef today. The taco was $6.25 but the Burrito was $17.95 crazy. The Burrito tasted like i was eating a extra large combo burrito from Taco Bell. Bad choice. Also, $4.25 for a soda. We have eaten some other items here before and they were acceptable, sometimes, but everything is getting to costly for this type of food. The food quality seems to have gone down hill over the years. read more

Amazing food with great ambience . Taste of Mexican food is so delicious and wonderful read more

Taco Surf - Chicken & shrimp fajitas with a shrimp chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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BEST STAFF! I went in and sat at the bar on Sunday and was immediately greeted and waited on by Natalia who made sure I got the coldest beer glass in the bunch. The asada tacos were so good I had to order extra to take home! Great food even better staff shoutout Natalia! I'll definitely be back :) read more

My wife and I have been here several times and the food never misses the mark. The service is always top notch as well. Tonight, though, the service we received from Nico was next level. This young man was hands down one of the best servers we've ever had anywhere. I'm not sure how old he is but he was acting like a seasoned vet that had been doing it for years. Attentive, quick and you could tell he genuinely cared about how our experience was. If you're ever here and lucky enough to be served by Nico, you will see what I mean read more

This is my first time here. No wait for a table. Complimentary chips and salsa were served. BF ordered steak fajitas, and I got a crispy beef taco and a chicken tamale. Everything was hot and tasty. Service was very good. Holiday decorations were colorful and bright. Be sure to check in for 10% off. read more

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