Amazing Tacos and Amazing service!! It's always packed when…read morewe go for lunch. Found out the best time to come for lunch is before 11am. Lupita and Eric helped us and they are the sweetest. Highly recommend this place.

Visited this spot with a colleague and was pleasantly surprised by the taco variety. They have…read morenopal, mushroom, and a sonora style taco in addition to the usual al pastor and asada. They also sell great churros, which, in my opinion, are a bit hard to find! Customer service is great, the staff is so kind and attentive, despite the long (but fast!) line!

The last couple of times we hit Patrick's Pub next door (great bar!), we order from Tacos Madre…read more So far, I've gotten a few different street tacos (loved 'em all) and yesterday I got the Birria, which was phenomenal! My wife gets vegetarian burritos/combo plates and she absolutely loves them. I think Tacos Madre will become a weekly tradition for us!

Downhill and so disappointing sums up this Sunday early dinner pre concert meal was so awful. 45…read moremin wait for 3 tacos is wild - what's worse ? Raw fish taco - and the girl just shrugged it off. She then offered to remake but I didn't have another hour to spare. Also why isn't there any AC on when it's 90 degrees outside ? At the very least they could turn it on as we have to wait over an hour for food. They must prioritize to go orders bc everyone waiting was getting visibly bothered by how long the inside eating orders took.

Taco Mesa is always good! I drive from (562) to go here!…read moreNever disappointed! Personally I get the nachos! I need the crunch and the salsas!

We've eaten at Taco Mesa several times in the last couple years. We love(d) this place…read more But I have to ask: is it standard operating procedure to add a shit ton of RAW ONION to a burrito that somebody specifically requested NO ONIONS? Because that's what happened to my wife's burrito tonight when we ordered from you via DoorDash. Sad thing is we *only* ordered from you because Chipotle did something similar the last time we ordered from them. Damned if you do, damned if you don't, I guess! So, on one of the hottest days of the fucking week, we wound up in the kitchen, cooking dinner because you fucked ours up. Thanks.

Ah nostalgia. One of my favorite hangover cures, an ETB Carnitas burrito. Careful: they are…read moremassive; and delicious. Basic tortileria, you stand in line and wait to order. Line moves very quick and that's also when you have your opportunity to grab some chips or tortillas to go. Portions here are huge and everything is authentic.

LARGE PORTION AND FLAVORFUL MEATS their carne asada and…read morechicken is so exceptionally flavored and they give such big portions! Everything is so generous and price is so good! Burrito is LOADED, the beef tongue is tender and again, soo flavorful My fav is definitely the chicken plate with the sour cream and cheese The workers are super nice but most dont speak english so have to be patient when ordering Parking is easy, there are spots infront of the shop There are no indoor seating, just walk in and order and take out only but eating in car is also nice haha The interior is just the ordering window with lots of meat option, not much space

Went there and not sure what was taking so long but the guy taking orders at the register was…read moremolasses and the woman in front of took all day. I started to get upset about it so when the manager walked over finally to take my order since the other guy disappeared he asked me how I was and I told him I wasn't happy. He let me say my peace and never once dropped his customer service level. Kept it super high and super friendly and took care of me as I ate and was just generally a very positive person. Food was good as it usually is. Just really impressed with the customer service even with someone complaining.

Food - average, does not stand out Service- very good…read moreVery nice accommodations, however need lighting. A dark place.

OMG! Amazing food and drinks! It's a wonderful restaurant with an award winning chef on site!…read more Visit and be prepared to leave with a smile. 17th street across from Shake Shack, Go!!

This was our first visit because it was highly recommended by a colleague…read more Surprisingly, they had the best guacamole and house-made chips we've had in a while! Got a cocktail with Nosotros Mezcal and that was very tasty too! Ordered some tacos and we thought those were okay. They needed more complexity: salt, heat, and acid. We were also surprised there wasn't any salsa that came with the tacos...nor was it offered. Another review was told that "salsa is an add-on, not a necessary component" lol - not an authentic taco place then. Great happy hour options but tacos still on the pricier end. Would go back for that guac then head out to go to our favorite (and authentic) taco place.

Everything we ordered at Tres Muchachos was excellent. The ceviche tostada was a great way to start…read moreand the croquettes were delicious, and the pork belly tacos were the kind of dish you keep thinking about afterward. The tapas format made it easy to try a bit of everything. What really set the our lunch apart was our server. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely great to talk to, they made the whole experience feel effortless. Great food is one thing, but great service is what makes you want to come back. Highly recommend. We'll be back.

What a magnificent restaurant in the heart of Costa Mesa! Plenty of parking spot and easy to spot…read moreon 17th street! Place is super chill and open format and I opt for the outdoor seating since inside seating can get Loud with a large table. We were greeted by super upbeat staff and just felt their energy was put into the food and drinks! We had the carpaccio, the octopus ceviche (onion rings were super crisp!) and the seafood paella. My friend wanted more seasoning which the staff gave us more pepper. I like the way the paella tastes and was able to have the jumbo shrimp with the juice on the side. Overall will definitely come back again and ran into other fellow foodies there so we know this is the place to be!

Amazing food, would recommend! We got our tacos fast and the service was amazing. Did a 5k right…read morebefore this so it definitely hit the spot!

burritos here are to die for! food always comes out fast and service is A1. parking is a little…read morerough but that's huntington for you.

There was a lot of hype about this Mexican grocery store. Looks like it's the same ownership of…read moreNorthgate? The difference is that it is WAY bigger! There are food vendors, flowers, a stage, a patio, and so much Mexican candies. We tried some tacos and bought some ceviche with seabass and Chiltepin aguachile. I've come back a few more times just to get their aguachile among other items. Definitely a happening spot with live music on my last visit earlier this year.

I'll be taking a very extended break from You Mercado after today, because today was my breaking…read morepoint. I've been shopping at this location for about a year and have been a customer of Northgate Markets for several years. Unfortunately, my experiences at this location have become increasingly disappointing. I've encountered raw chicken left on the shelf two or more days past its expiration date, fresh fruit and salsa still being sold after their use-by dates, and produce that was visibly rotten and infested with bugs. These aren't minor issues when it comes to a grocery store--they're basic food-safety and quality concerns. And then there's the customer service. Today, there wasn't a friendly employee in sight, and the customers weren't much better. I'd especially like to thank the grumpy woman on the scooter who apparently tried to run me down three separate times. I assume you were having a bad day, but judging by the atmosphere in this store, it seems like everyone is having a bad day, every day. No one smiles. No one acknowledges customers. No one seems remotely interested in providing even basic courtesy. I understand that people have bad days--I really do--but when the entire experience consistently feels cold, hostile, and unwelcoming, it becomes a pattern rather than an isolated bad day. The cashier couldn't be bothered to say hello back or even make the slightest attempt at being friendly, and the young man bagging my groceries was just as dismissive. I've spent years shopping with Northgate Markets, which makes this especially disappointing. Customers shouldn't walk into a store and feel like they're an inconvenience for simply being there. Today was the final straw for me. There are plenty of other places willing to take my money while treating me--and other customers--with basic courtesy and respect.

Late review but I felt like I should leave this here just in case people are wondering cause if…read morethey closed down cause of the food quality. -- Came back to Playa Mesa for my friend's birthday. The chips and salsa were really good. The aguachile had a nice spicy flavor that made it stand out. The queso fundido was SO good super cheesy, and paired with the handmade tortillas it was one of my favorites. We also ordered the calamari and I was surprised by how good it was. Everyone ordered different rounds of cocktails throughout the night and honestly, not one missed. Service was a little slow, but it was a busy Friday night, so that's somewhat expected. I've been here before and the grilled octopus tacos and carne asada burrito were just as good as I remembered them. They also made the birthday celebration really cute. They sang happy birthday, brought out a small ice cream, and gave my friend a big mariachi hat. Good food, great drinks, and still consistent as I remembered it. So long Playa Mesa. 9.5/10

Playa Mesa has a great atmosphere with beautiful aesthetics. In the evening, the open windows…read morecreate a nice breeze, though they do let a few flies in. The hostess was friendly, and our server was funny and kind. He was a little less attentive as it got busier, but the staff worked well as a team, so we never had to wait for refills or anything we needed. Parking in the back can be a little tight. The birria tacos were packed with flavor, and I loved the inside-out cheese crust. My husband's fajitas were flavorful, although the chicken was a little overdone. The guacamole was excellent, especially with the pepita seeds adding great texture. Overall, we enjoyed the flavorful food, service, and atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!