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    Taco Surf

    4.3 (588 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Veggie Bowl $14.95
    Kris B.

    After walking by this place many, many times we finally decided to stop in for dinner. The Grilled Elote ($9.95) was terrific but definitely had a kick to it with the chilis. If I ordered that again, I would see if those could be on the side. Besides that it had great flavor. I ordered a Veggie Bowl ($14.95) which was a big mistake. I should have got something like I regularly order like a shrimp burrito or enchiladas. But live and learn! The place has a lot of character and service was friendly and fast.

    Corn dish
    Marc S.

    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!

    Classic dry bean and cheese burrito
    Stesha C.

    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

    Greg L.

    Favorite lunch spot when I'm in the area. Great lunch specials and outdoor seating. Go for a walk on the pier after munching on some tacos.

    Denise M.

    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.

    Baja Fish Taco & Hang Ten Cocktail
    Azalie M.

    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.

    Carne Asado Tacos
    Tony V.

    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.

    Warm chips and great salsa before ordering.
    Patricia C.

    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!

    Chips salsa, Dos Equis!!
    Jeffrey M.

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

    Food was amazing. It made my regular Sunday feel special. Sabrina and Frank at the bar were over the top.
    Marigold F.

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

    Had the best experience at Taco Surf, Seal Beach. Ciara and Sabrina were the best waitresses. I highly recommend the Ensenada Shrimp Tacos, they were out of this world! Beachy vibes. Will definitely be coming back soon.

    #1 Chicken Bowl with avo! So good!

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    Thanks for the 5 star review! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks so much for the great review, hope to see you again soon!

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    Thanks for the awesome review!

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    I'm a fan of the chips and salsa- they always keep them coming! Fresh and pair perfectly with the tacos.

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    Thanks for the great review :)

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    Some of the best nachos I've ever had!! Good price, too! Really was enough for two. Served pretty quick and nice server.

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

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    Ask the Community - Taco Surf

    Do you allow small pet (Yorkie)?

    You can sit in one of our 2 outdoor tables with your pup!

    Do you have taco Tuesday deals and what are prices of tacos?

    We do! You can check out our Taco Tuesday Menu here: www.tacosurf.com/tacotuesday

    Are you dog friendly?

    Mister C is a douche a doesn't speak for everyone. I'd love animals in restaurants. But they don't allow them inside. The tables outside I see doggies.

    Do you offer a Veteran or Senior discount?

    Hi there, we do offer a 10% military discount. Just show us your military ID. Thank you for the great review!!

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