The vibe is very beach and surf. So many family s with kids gave it a great feel. Fed five for a reasonable bill. The service was fast and friendly. The food was much better than expected, the green chili was some of the best in California. The portions were large and tasty. I would definitely recommend. read more

If you're looking for a Taco Tuesday "Special", don't come here. The taco selection wasn't appetizing, and 4 dollars for a below-average taco as a "special" is not a special. I don't usually leave bad reviews but these tacos earned this. I got the "pork dorado" "potato" and "chicken mushroom" tacos. The pork and potato taco had this awful salsa on top that made it almost inedible until I had to take it off. And the chicken taco just wasn't good. For a taco Tuesday place, this sucks, the tacos suck, price sucks. My server was great, thank you for being a good host young lady. Hopefully they do something to make their tacos better. read more

Just like I remember! Used to come here every year for my birthday and remember how proud I was to finish the bean and cheese burrito in one sitting for the first time, ha! Still order the same thing, still as good as ever. Chips are fresh and salsa is perfect. Friendly staff and we were there until 5 mins before close. Love the beachy vibe and can't wait to come back read more

Taco Surf - Classic dry bean and cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Took the whole family out for dinner at Taco Surf and had an awesome experience. The tacos, burritos and the chile rellano were amazing, and the corn dish was absolutely fantastic. Everything came out quickly, the service was fast, and the food was top-notch. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and a fun, casual spot! read more

Taco Surf - Corn dish - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I hadn't been to a Taco Surf location in many years. Decided to stop in while in the area. Food was excellent, as was the service. Several employees interacted with us and were all pleasant. I think our server was Gianna, who was very nice and checked on us regularly. I'm glad we stopped here. Was a great experience. read more

We were spending the afternoon at Seal Beach and came here after we realized our first choice was cash only. This is a cute little place right on main Street and seal Beach straight back from the pier. There's a bar and color lights and the Mexican paper garland. It's really pretty cute. The bathrooms are tiny but very clean. We got the last table inside, and our server was right there to help us. She brought us our drinks and some chips and salsa. They were nothing special. The chips needed salt and the salsa was okay, but not a whole lot of flavor and definitely not a whole lot of spice. We weren't very hungry so we ended up with smaller lunches. My son got a shrimp taco and an El pastor taco, and I got three chicken taquitos. All were good. The chicken taquitos had lots of fresh and juicy chicken. Our lunch was fine. We wanted Mexican and it hit the spot. I'm not sure I would raise back here, but I would stop here if I were in the area and wanted Mexican food. read more

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There were 6 of us for a family get-together visit in Long Beach. We decided to go out for dinner, and our niece recommended Taco Surf (their Seal Beach location) - and we're glad she did! Everything we ordered was delicious! I ordered the Carnitas de Puerco, my wife ordered Carne Asada Tacos, and the rest of us ordered a Bean and Rice Burrito and several assorted tacos: Ground Beef, Pork and Chicken, Shredded Beef, and Baja Fish. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed all the food, even commenting on how tasty and "authentic" the refried beans were. It's a small restaurant, and staff were very friendly and efficient; great service. Prices were very reasonable. Very highly recommended. read more

Taco Surf - Carne Asado Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Food 4/5 The food was quite good! I especially enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the fish taco, which was well-prepared and full of flavor. I also appreciated that it came with guacamole; it was a nice touch. Overall, I was very satisfied with my meal. Customer Service 5/5 Excellent customer service! The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable. Ambience 4/5 The restaurant's location was great!! I loved that it was within walking distance of the beach and pier. While the inside was a bit dark, the overall atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. Cleanliness 4/5 The place was well-maintained, nothing to complain about. Wait Time 5/5 There was no wait for seating, and the food was served fairly quickly. Cost 5/5 I was very pleased with the cost of the food. Considering the restaurant's location, the prices were quite reasonable. I received a generous portion along with a drink, and the total bill was surprisingly affordable. They also offer a happy hour, which is a great bonus. read more

Taco Surf - Baja Fish Taco & Hang Ten Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Service was great, Frank handled our large order at the bar no problem. Sabrina was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend. Salute.!! read more

Taco Surf - Chips salsa, Dos Equis!! - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Frank and Sabrina were our servers at the bar, everything on point as fuck!! . Drinks flowing .and we loved the experience read more

Taco Surf - Food was amazing. It made my regular Sunday feel special. Sabrina and Frank at the bar were over the top. - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Five stars all the way. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and I've been their customer for years. The food is so good and the refried beans are always nice and hot. Today I had a great server named Sabrina. She was courteous, and checked up one me making sure I had everything I needed. I was alone and usually loners get ignored but not here. The ambiance is nice and casual, and walking distance to the pier and beach. I ordered the grilled chicken tacos with refried beans, plus chips. I'm so happy they're here in Seal Beach and within walking distance from my house. Thank you again Sabrina! read more

Taco Surf - Warm chips and great salsa before ordering. - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Came in for lunch and really enjoyed my chicken bowl! Great amount of chicken, rice, beans and baja sauce. Our waitress was very friendly. Food is delicious! read more

Taco Surf - #1 Chicken Bowl with avo! So good! - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Always enjoy Taco Surf. The taco combo is my favorite with grilled fish, pork and shredded beef. Each so tasty and the variety hits the spot. Love our servers-so nice and attentive. Can't beat the location for an after lunch stroll on the pier and/or some ice cream nearby. read more

This restaurant is in the heart of Seal Beach. You can eat inside or outside with non alcoholic drinks. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was good. Parking of course is metered or two hour parking. Walk to the pier and lots of shopping. read more

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Great place for Taco's! Clean small Beach Restaurant. Family-owned Mexican Cantina, known for Baja fish tacos & world famous Baja sauce. Staff was happy and checked on us a few times . Great vibe to relax and enjoy Taco Tuesday. They run special prices every day most street Tacos are about $3. 2pm-5pm .Then later Happy Hour Specials too! We ordered Shredded Beef Tacos & the " famous fish Taco w/ special sauce. The shredded beef was tender & tasty and had a special green sauce. The fish Tacos were delicious yummy special sauce. Sooo good, ingredients overflow they are packed full of goodness . Chips and salsa was perfection salsa fresh not to spicy and warm chips. Sooo we ended up ordering more Tacos we started with 2 each but they were so tasty we had to have more. Really 2 filled me up. Since we are from out of town I won't get this anytime soon we just went for the 3rd Taco. 6 loaded Street Tacos 2 fountain drinks, chips salsa $30 Great Price and so close to the beach! We will be back ! read more

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Food is not good . Kids meal burrito is so small not enough for a child to eat . Pozole was not real it's pork with a can of las palmas thrown in and didn't add lemon or lime with garnish. The only good thing is the chips and salsa & great Door Dash Driver. First and last time I will be eating from here. Find another Mexican restaurant I know there's no good ones in Seal Beach ! read more

Absolute best cantina in town. Sabrina ALWAYS gets our order so perfectly correct. Service here is impeccable, and the food is amazing and reasonable. If you're around, this is definitely Somewhere you'd want to stop. Can't wait to come back. Ps, order the Dulce de leche churros after your meal :) read more

Taco Surf - Wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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We got here at opening and the customer service was very friendly. I ordered a lot this meal and there was hit/miss. The scorpion chowder was tasty but wasn't spicy. Wish they had regular chowder instead. The shrimp tacos were delicious and had succulent shrimps in them. The monster fries were crunchy but wish they had more toppings for its price. The burrito was whatever, there was too much rice and bean compare to fish. It overpowered the burrito and I felt like I didn't get any fish with it. Over all the place is worth a visit and has a nice eating atmosphere. Would recommend after going to the beach. read more

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I've been going to Taco Surf since I was 10 years old. It's is the best taco spot in Orange County. I would recommend the shrimp taco Ensenada style! read more

I really like this small Mexican restaurant. The service is always great. The menu is large, including liquor and beers. Margaritas! We wish the salsa was a bit more spicier but it's freshly made and never leave a drop. We love all the decor inside, small place and clean. The entrees come with plenty of food, so you won't go home hungry. A nice stroll on the pier is worth it afterwards. We chose the chili Verde and huevos rancheros, full of flavor and meat. Will definitely order again. Their rice and beans are so good. Again this location is a short stroll to the Beach and shops. Enjoy! read more

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Food was decent. Portions were too small. Kids quesadilla had a sprinkle of cheese. No chips refill. Burrito was all meat .

It is beyond me that they can call themselves a taco shop. My husband I came here for a taco Tuesday at 7pm and it was dead and there was not many tables ordering food. One would expect quick service but the employees were all standing around and chatting and the kitchen was blasting metal music which bled through to the front that was playing the radio. Toughest and driest chicken tacos we have ever had and they serve hard taco shells, which were also greasy and fell apart immediately. Salsa was bland and tasteless and the food looked like it sat there for 10 minutes before it came to our table. If you want know what Mexican food in Kansas tastes like, this is your place. read more

Great food, live music, crowd is fun, prices are good. Staff was nice. Parking lot is small, but there is also parking across the way.

Excellent quality and taste of the catering taco stand! Will definitely keep them in mind for future parties!

I had this last night and let me tell you, it was so delicious! Everything from the complimentary salsa to the two taco plate! It really hit the spot for me last night! And warm tortilla chips on a cool night down by the beach...mmm...perfect! The service was great! Got our food quick but wasn't made to feel like we needed leave quick. Very go with the flow, but the service does not suffer! read more

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Had a great time at Taco Surf today. Family always request to go here when they come to town. Today Sabrina was an awesome server very personable and on top of everything!! We enjoyed our afternoon Will be back read more

This is a fun local Mexican place right off Main Street in Seal Beach. Authentic Mexican food with great drinks and friendly service. The ambiance is a bit dark and cramped but is kind of nice after spending time out in the hot California sun or when coming in off the beach for lunch. The free chips and salsa are great! I tried their famous Baja fish tacos which were really yummy and I found out they have a great beer selection. My husband had the nachos which were just alright but he was raving about their margaritas. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

Taco Surf - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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The food and service here is always excellent! The ambiance is charming - like the classic beachside spot you've seen in a TV show. Tried the Spicy Waves cocktail today and it was excellent. My husband raves about their bean burrito. Get plenty of chips and salsa - they're free and delicious. read more

It really saddens me to leave such a low star review. But unfortunately it has to be done. My husband & I have been coming here for years and have always found the food to be good and flavorful. I like to made note we are not locals to this area, we live in Whittier a city with many great local Mexican restaurants so willing to take a drive to come eat here should speak volumes .. right? When we walked in we noticed it was actually pretty empty for a Sunday. Which really surprised us cause this place is always busy. But we did notice that the other Mexican restaurant down the street was really busy as we did walk by when walking to Taco Surf .. we both said we hope their isn't a long wait for Taco Surf. But as I said walking in the place was empty. So back to food review..... Aside from the chips & salsa and the salad I had, that was probably the only thing that was good and I will add that our server was GREAT!! But unfortunately the rest is just down hill I ordered a taco plate with shredded beef hard shell tacos .. well for starters the taco shells were burnt to the point I was going to send them back. But when I took a bite of my rice & beans .. I myself knew then there was no point in sending them back. The rice was so under cooked and so very bland it wasn't even worth eating and the beans .. probably some of the worst beans I have ever had from a Mexican restaurant... EVER!! They just had no taste at all, like no one clearly put no love into any of the cooking in that kitchen. After taking one bite of the taco I was like ok .. I'll ditch the shell and just eat the meat. But unfortunately that was another miss The meat was more like chunks instead of shredded and again just no flavor at all what's so ever. I ended up drowning my beef chunks in the salsa and ate just that My husband ordered the chicken chimichanga and he said not only was the rice undercooked but the chicken & beans were very bland. Just everything was .. awful I did let our server know about the rice being under cooked as well as the burnt taco shells as well. Of course our server was very apologetic and did offer to replace it. But you can't change the quality of taste with a new plate. We both declined new plates and just settled on eating the chips & salsa and our salad. When asked if we wanted to-go containers and we both said NO and it was at that point I think she knew it was bad. My husband left more than half of his burrito on his plate and I left all the rice & beans on my plate along with the 2 burnt hard taco shells. We paid our bill and walked out. We both were just so disappointed and then we realized why the other Mexican restaurant was more busy. Of all the restaurants on Main Street Taco Surf was the only place NOT busy and we ended up walking to Char-O-Chicken to curve the appetite was still had and yes they were very busy as well. So in the end...Do I see myself returning.. in all honesty.. NO I do not. I've been coming here for over 25 years and they say it only takes 1 experience to ruin it. And this one was it. I'd thought about leaving a 1 star rating .. but because our server was GREAT I decided to leave a 2 star. I'd give her a 5 star if I could. read more

My daughter and I decided to try a new place and decided to stop by Taco Surf. It is an amazing place with friendly staff. Very family friendly which is perfect for my daughter and I. Sabrina was our server and she has such an amazing personality. She was friendly, patient, and catered to our needs. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

Came down for a beach day in seal beach and stopped at taco surf for taco Tuesday. Food was delicious and deals were good! Our server was sabrina and she was awesome!!! Definitely going to be back for the good service and good food! read more

Service was great. We were approached quickly. Server was attentive, chips were refilled. The Super Nachos were just the way I like them, yummy melty cheesy goodness and they added big chunks of carne asada - well worth the extra charge. It is a LOT of food! The only downside, they don't have a full bar. You can get Margaritas, but made with lower alcohol wine replacement. Good news - they had several draft beers including Negra Modelo which is one of my favorites. read more

Taco Surf - Yummy Super nachos with Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I've been to Taco Surf (other locations) and thought the food to be good albeit very American. My wife said the joint was empty. That should have been enough. I like that as soon as we sat down a bowl of (tasted store bought) chips and very, very lack luster salsa. My wife asked if they had some hotter salsa the waitress pointed to a bottle of their own habanero hot salsa. I ordered a single carne asada taco for $7.25. $6.95 extra for rice and beans. The meat was tasteless and may have been microwaved. No mexican music ever played. Buyer beware. read more

My boyfriend and I discovered Taco Surf when we were looking for good happy hour deals. Taco Surf's happy hour discounts are great, and their discounted specials include a good variety of tacos and drinks! It's quickly becoming one of our go-to spots, as every time we visit, we experience outstanding service and eat delicious food. All of the staff is incredibly pleasant and the place itself has a cute, charming vibe. Sabrina took care of us during our last visit and she is exceptional! She offered recommendations and took the time to ensure our needs were attended to. read more

Taco Surf - Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We came here for a weekday dinner to grab a quick bite by the beach. Street parking along the shop where available. The decor was a bit dark with small tables. Serivce was good and quick; the server was very attentive in helping with our order. Food was delicious; I had 2 types of fish tacos (soft fish taco + famous baja fish taco), and both were YUM with lots of fillings! read more

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The food was good and served quickly. Our server, Sabrina, was great! We'll be coming back!

We loved it here! Amazing chips, guacamole, and tacos! Our favorite part, however, was the staff! Everyone was incredibly friendly especially our server/bartender, Frankie. We hope to go back when we return to CA (we are from New England!) next time. Thank you for such a great experience :) read more

Worst food ever, I've eaten better Mexican food at 7/11 ... The enchilada taste like a cold quesadilla w/ tomato sauce made and prepared by the someone feet ! Also, how do you ruin a beef taco, Taco is in your name ... It was cold , and fell apart... You couldn't pay me to eat there ever again ... read more

Most times, when I have Mexican food, I stick to my favorite. This time I tried the Pork Chile Verde Burrito and I'm glad I did. Lots of flavors and it also included sliced avocado on top. There is limited seating (for 2) at this location but we were able to get a seat quickly at 6:45pm on a Saturday night. Parties larger than 4 will definitely need to plan ahead. PS Good salsa too. read more

Taco Surf - Pork Chile Verde Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Best Chili Relleno! Went there after photo shoot at Seal Beach Pier. Great atmosphere and service. Excellent chips. The chili relleno was delicious. Full of flavor and perfectly cooked and seasoned. read more