Vegan Week in the OC! Staying in Balboa Peninsula for the week. What a nice find. Tina and her staff make Mexican (Vegan) cuisine tasty. We tried the Vegan Chicken Tacos - Vegan Red Sauce enchiladas - Rice and Beans with guacamole. The Non Vegans enjoyed the Shrimp and Fish Tacos. I can see why this little gem has lasted 25+years in Newport! See ya a couple more times before we leave :) read more

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It is never enjoyable to write a one star review, but Tacos Cancun was the most disappointing meal I've had in a long time. I chose Tacos Cancun because it has vegan options alongside non-vegan options. My fiance and I got the two taco combo plate & an additional taco to try all three vegan meat options, horchata, vegan asada nachos, Burrito with Soyrizo, & he got the non-vegan California Burrito. I'm going to write just about the vegan options: The fake chicken and beef meats and cheese (sprinkled on tacos & sauce for nacho cheese) were overwhelmingly artificial and processed. The beans & rice lacked flavor. Even with salsa, the tacos were dry. The chips were over fried (this might just be preference or preparation, but I haven't had chips that fried before). The horchata was like drinking sugar. It was creamy, but one sip was too much for me (but like the chips, this might just be my preference to have way less sweetener in horchata). The Soyrizo did have good flavor. We were hoping that maybe their non-vegan items would be better for my fiancé's sake, but he said his California Burrito was unfortunately quite dry too. There is outdoor seating available. Even with dining in, food is served on one-time use disposable plates with plastic utensils. We will not be going back to Tacos Cancun. Bummer! read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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We actually found this spot by accident while searching for something vegan--and it ended up being the highlight of our day. They were technically closed when we walked up, but we peeked inside anyway and met Tina, who was in the middle of making her own dinner. Instead of turning us away, she said we could Go ahead and have a seat. (There are only two small tables inside, with most of the seating outdoors.) It felt less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed into someone's home. Tina is truly a gem--sweet, funny, and genuine. You can tell she pours her heart into the place. Parking couldn't be easier--it's directly across from a large parking lot near the beach restrooms, so no circling the block looking for a spot. Our vegan friend was beyond excited to see a menu of all vegan options. Everything is made fresh--nothing canned or pre-packaged. We tried the vegan chicken wet burrito, a traditional chicken burrito, and the shrimp tacos, and every single dish was so flavorful and satisfying. If you want great food and even better hospitality, this place is a little hidden treasure. And say 'hi' to Tina! read more

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I have eaten there many times over the years, they have excellent chili Verde which is one of my favorite things. Their fish tacos and shrimp tacos are also excellent. They have a few tables right outside the door where you can enjoy your food and the ocean breeze. The staff is friendly and welcome your business. read more

Amazing hospitality. Just walking by during a beach day and decided tacos Cancun was it. Amazing prices! 10.50 for a full hamburger meal with a drink! Filling food and a manager that just wants to please. Check this place out! read more

Excellent fish and steak tacos! delightfully fresh guacamole! Hot, fresh, friendly and fast. Outdoor seating with Lovely sea breeze. No flooding here - don't let the news and weather reports scare you away. Come support the small businesses in Balboa/Newport Beach area! read more

Perfect post beach bite! We stopped by this taco spot about 30 minutes before closing after a long beach day, and I'm so glad we did! Even though it was close to closing time, the staff welcomed us with the friendliest service and got our order taken care of with no rush or attitude--which we really appreciated. We ordered flautas, tacos, and burgers with fries, and everything hit the spot. The food came out quickly, fresh, and full of flavor. It was exactly what we needed after being in the sun all day--comforting, satisfying, and just plain good. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a chill, welcoming spot to refuel near the beach. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tacos Cancun - View from outdoor seating - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Went while I was on a walk at the beach because I love trying different taquerias. Pros: -very nice man working alone, good service -cheaper than I expected for being right next to the balboa pier (15$ish for a Cali burrito) -small amount of chips included with burrito Cons: -California burrito is mostly French fries I'd probably come back if I was at the beach and wanted something reasonably priced and near the pier read more

Tacos Cancun - California Burrito - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is exactly what vegans mean when we say we want vegan options!!! I adore this place and stop by whenever I can. Their vegan options are not just a side thought, you can basically make ANYTHING VEGAN!! They have different fake meats, vegan cheese and sour cream. My friend who isn't vegan and I both had carne asada fries and you literally couldn't tell the difference looking at our plates. The owner is the sweetest cutest thing alive, it's right on the beach and in such an amazing part of newport super close to the balboa ferry. Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. read more

I rarely ever yelp, but my experience here was terrible. First off I was charged for two burritos and clearly I asked for a burrito. Must be that tourist tax. 2nd - might of been the worse burrito I've had in my life. It tastes like those frozen burrito you get from Safeway. Typically I don't mind paying $14 a burrito but usually the burrito justifies for that price point. All and all I spent $28 for a bite of a burrito. I gave it 2 stars because they refunded me for my 2nd burrito read more

I got the shrimp taco bean+ rice special, it was super delicious!! Also got to meet the owner Tina, super sweet lady!! read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The tacos here are magnificent and the owner, Tina, offers excellent customer service with a smile. Really really good food.

I absolutely love Tacos Cancun. I'm not from the area, but on the few occasions I go to the beach and have the funds, I try my best to stop by Tacos Cancun! I've been going since 2017, and I sure hope that I wouldn't have to stop. My only issue is that as somebody who's not local, I've had trouble finding out the times that they ARE open. I've tried bringing friends and family around the evening time, around at least 2 hours before said closing time on google, yelp, and on the sign, however each time it's been closed ): . Their food is amazing, full of flavor, and good quality ingredients. On the few occasions I've gotten to introduce my friends (outside of california) to Mexi-Cali food, they've loved it! I've had wonderful conversations with the staff, and the owners/cooks do make accommodations towards your food preferences! I do hope to comeback and enjoy their food, but it would be nice to have an update on the open-closing times that are consistent and shown somewhere. *Sidenote, I do not follow any of their social media(if they have any), so this review on the opening/closing times can be a bit skewed, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated as to why it seems as though the times aren't consistent! I do understand that it's a small business, so I'll try my best to show my respect and support in anyway that I can. I hope to come back again sometime soon! read more

I went to this restaurant twice today because it was so amazing and the service was incredible! The owner remembered me the second time I came in because she's so attentive to her guests. I highly recommend! Also, the California burrito is delicious!! read more

Food was delicious and a scenic location right by the Balboa Pier. Great vegan dishes too. The owner Tina is wonderful!!

I took my family to the beach from on a random Wednesday. I thought it was a great day to go When we go to the side of town it's hard to find good Hispanic food unless we go more to LA county. However we went to check out Tacos Cancun just being open mind. We stop by , I never got the name of the lady who greeted us and took our order :/ but she has blonde hair. But she greeted my whole family & complemented my kids every time she came out . It was a nice warm comfort environment. The food was really good me and wife and my kids loved it , THE HOMEMADE HORCHATA WAS GOOOD !! however the only thing I didn't enjoy and it's just maybe me but . As a Hispanic myself ,When I order a bean and cheese burrito, I like the beans refried and mushy that's how most beans and cheese burritos are . When I got the burrito it came with whole beans and cheese . Other than that I would come back . A Nice lunch by the ocean front and next to the pier . I mean who can beat that ? read more

Love the Vegan options! A whole separate Vegan menu with so many things to choose from! Yummy! And their chips are crunchy with amazing guac! 10/10 recommend and I WILL come back soon! read more

Super delicious food! I got a combo with a cheese enchilada and a chicken taco, very good and filling :) super fast service as well, and the location right off the beach was unbeatable especially for the price. read more

Great authentic food, perfect spot to sit and enjoy the sun. We got the chorizo, egg and potato burrito, a fish taco, an asada burrito added egg, and the chicken enchiladas. Their salsa is really good, too! It's a nice pit stop for food if you enjoy real Mexican food. Service was awesome. To drink they sell waters, sodas, etc. the burritos are fat, filling and good. read more

Tacos Cancun - Inside the Carne Asada Burrito with egg added - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Decided to try a new spot in the area today on my beach visit and the food was nice and fresh. Tina was also amazing I recommend you to check this place out read more

Very very good lunch today in Newport Beach. After my bike ride I stopped in Tacos Cancun and was greeted promptly by Tina the owner and she nicely invited me in for a good lunch unlike other restaurants I frequent that get angry if you dont go in to eat and drink. I ordered a chicken burrito that was amazing and a good size for a guy like me. Also ordered the guacamole that was perfectly made. They have lots of different hot sauces and salsa to choose from to. I sat outside at a table and enjoyed the scenery and cool air and talked to the owner Tina who really cares about her restaurant and what people think when they eat here. Tina is a very courteous and prompt owner that cares about the food quality. Tina is also a good person to talk to if your looking into real-estate because she is a realtor and she can answer your questions. The food and prices here are good and so is the food. read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The food is amazing, especially the Taco's are delicious. Sometimes I feel up on their homemade, chips and their homemade red and green sauce. Which is delicious! The service is great! You're having lunch or dinner over looking the ocean. I highly recommend Taco's Cancun!! read more

We ate Every. Last. Bite. Shrimp tacos, fish tacos (combo #9) and ceviche were so yummy!! Service was great. Recommend!!

We have walked past this restaurant for many years. Finally decided to try it out. Was welcomed in by a very friendly lady. We were very happy with the service and quality of the food. Surprised this place isn't busier. Definitely recommend! read more

Did you just walk around and do the whale watching and now you're hungry? We'll walk across the street and eat here. Seriously it's so good. I wish we didn't eat so fast so we could do it again. read more

Tacos Cancun - We both got the #9 and you should or else you're missing out. - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Listen... I'm not saying this place wasn't great because my chicken tacos were fire, and the service was fast and the hostess was nice. But about an hour or two later, my stomach started singing the Jaws theme song and it's been downhill ever since. I'm currently writing this from the toilet. My friend and I went together, and now we're bonding through what can only be described as a mutual exorcism. The walls are thin. Our friendship is strong. Our intestines? Not so much. Would I go back? Probably. Would I bring Pepto and say goodbye to my dignity in advance? Also yes. Come for the flavor. Stay because you physically can't leave. *******UPDATE: This is my sixth time on the toilet in 12 hours. Do you know how much awkwardness and embarrassment those two tacos have caused me? I am traveling with my friend and her family, and my friend, her mom, and I are all sharing one bathroom upstairs connected to her mom's room. Also, I was not joking when I said the walls of this house are paper thin. You can hear a PIN drop with the doors all shut and the bathroom fan on. Anyway, I literally had a dream last night that we went to the store and got Pepto-Bismol for me. I can't leave the house in my current state, therefore my friend's angel of a mother is running to get Imodium for me. TLDR: these tacos have made me diarrhea and diarrhea and diarrhea and diarrhea and diarrhea and diarrhea and I'm on vacation and I'm away from my family and I'm toilet-ridden. So to revise my review, those tacos were nowhere near worth it. What an experience. I have to go shit again. read more

Tina was amazing , recommended a favorite of the restaurant was more than welcoming and delivered food whole heartedly, fish and shrimp tacos was above and beyond expectations, definitely the place to go to when in balboa read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great little place right by the beach. Staff is super friendly and the chili verde burrito was fantastic. My wife who is GF & DF got pork tacos & chips w/guacamole and she raves about the guacamole and was happy with her tacos (smothered in guacamole) Probably the best part was we took everything and walked 2 mins to the beach which wasn't crowded at all and had a zillion $ view meal for less than $30. The fact that my wife asked to do it again the next night should probably tell you all you need to know! read more

Love this place because the vegan chicken torta is THE BEST! When we got here at 6:25 tonight for dinner the gentleman said we could order to go because they he was closing in 10 minutes. Please update hours because we want to eat here. read more

Got the #9. Shrimp taco was great, but the fish taco was unbelievable. Healthier option for sure. read more

This place is amazing!!! It's a flexitarian restaurant that caters to all types of diets. I'm a vegan and their beans and rice burrito is amazing! Come to tacos Cancun! You will feel like your on vacation! read more

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We stopped by here looking for lunch after some time on the beach. The owner was so helpful and friendly. We ordered tacos, a torta, and "custom" tacos for my daughter who's a bit picky. The food was absolutely delicious and the horchata was also so good! Loved the beachside atmosphere and the people watching as well. read more

need to update hours on yelp & apple maps. drove all the way down for it to be closed sometime before 7pm on thurs

Visiting from Utah - Tacos Cancun delivers a knockout dining experience that was refreshing after a day at the beach. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos, alongside the chicken option, are money!!! Toppings were also made fresh. It's a place where every choice is the right one, making it an essential stop for any taco enthusiast. Highly recommended for a taste that truly satisfies. - Taco HeyZues read more

Tacos Cancun - Tacos - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Probably the best tacos I've ever eaten. They're pretty big - two is definitely enough for a meal.

We stopped here after bike ride on the beach. The Ceviche was fresh. It could use a little more shrimp but it was tasteful. I'll definitely be back. read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The food was good and we appreciated having one restaurant where the vegans and meat eaters could eat together. read more

Tacos Cancun - Vegan menu - Vegetarian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food was just ok My husband ordered carne asada burrito & he said it was mostly beans, hardly any meat. I had carne asada nachos, which had the canned cheese sauce, gross ! We will not be returning read more

The owner- or perhaps the one that took our order sold us on the food and promised it was going to be deli & it was!!! We ordered, tortas, nachos, asada fries & all of them were sooooo good! Next time I am in Cali, ill definitely stop by! read more

This place is truly amazing! When I went in this place in the summer there were some festive, cultural boys saying Taco Tuesday special, great ambiance! The service was absolutely amazing! The food was phenomenal and I got a great deal on the tacos because of that TACO TUESDAY SPECIAL! read more