Open on Tuesdays from 8am-2pm at The Hood Kitchen, we came here for lunch and quickly understood why this place is so popular. They focus on fresh, from-scratch tacos and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Of course we had to try the tacos, but the breakfast burrito is also a must (available until sold out). We also tried their house-made chips & guacamole, churros, and aguas frescas. Everything we ordered felt well-balanced and flavorful. A spot worth checking out! read more

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Tacos La Piña is a family-run Mexican taqueria serving handmade tacos from scratch with multi-generational recipes. Every bite is packed with tradition, flavor, and freshness. We tried: Al Pastor Taco - premium pork shoulder marinated 12 hours in 24 ingredients, slow-roasted on the trompo Carne Asada Taco - tender, juicy grilled chunks of steak Chorizo y Queso Taco - bold, savory, spicy + hearty perfection Taco de Queso - Monterey & Oaxaca Cheeses House-Made Chips with their signature seasoning + fresh guacamole Melon Agua Fresca - made daily with organic cantaloupe + agave (no refined sugar!) Open Tues & Thurs, 11-2PM (pro tip: come early, they sell out FAST!) read more

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Got a chance to sample some of TLP's menu today and it was all fantastic. They prepped everything super fresh, and their service was incredible. I especially appreciated them being incredibly considering of some folks in our groups dietary restrictions (vegan & halal). They are based out of The Hood Kitchen Space so the ambiance is non-traditional - tables outside in the business park. It is close to John Wayne Airport so there are quite a few planes passing overheads, but it is a nice place to grab a quick bite nonetheless. The main way id eat TLP again is via takeout, and their packaging is top notch, ensuring that your tacos stay in good shape until you get home! I especially loved the Shias fees as and seasoned chips, as well as the homemade tortillas and can't wait to try more! read more

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Tacos La Piña -- Flavor That Hits Different This spot doesn't just serve tacos--it serves moments. The al pastor is flame-kissed perfection, but don't sleep on the chips and salsa. Crisp, golden chips paired with a salsa that's smoky, tangy, and just the right amount of heat? It's the kind of starter that makes you pause mid-bite and say, "Okay, this is serious." The vibe is unfussy, the service warm, and the pineapple touch? Chef's kiss. read more

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5 Stars - Top 3 Tacos of All Time! Tacos La Piña is next level. Hands down, these are easily in my top three tacos of all time....and that's saying a lot. The flavor, the freshness, the perfect balance of spice and texture... every bite was unforgettable. You can taste the love and tradition in the food. Whether it's the juicy al pastor or the perfectly grilled carne asada, they know exactly what they're doing. If you're a true taco lover, this place is a must. Trust me you'll be thinking about these tacos long after there gone. read more

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Had a great meal here. This spot is in one of those shared kitchens but they have everything branded as basically their spot. We ordered 4 out of their 6 tacos and they were all good. Our favorite was the carne asada though because it wasn't your typical carne asada. Instead of being like little mini chopped up bits of steak these were actually chunks. They were super tender and flavorful. My girlfriend doesn't usually like carne asada because of the quality of the meat but she loved these and wanted to come back for more right after we left. The chips are really good too so definitely get at least one combo whether it be with the salsa or the guacamole. Coming back for all the asada! read more

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The meat was dry as if it had been under a heat lamp, it lacked flavor too..we were disappointed as the videos posted on Instagram had us excited to try the el pastor tacos...the hype is not real... The tortillas were on point. read more

needed a quick bite for my lunch during work. food came out fast but honestly if i'm paying 3.85$ for a taco i would hope it's not a street taco size. I got two and the bag was so light i thought there was only one taco. The steak was really dry. i wish this place was better if the rating is 4+ starts :/ read more

Tacos La Pina - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ordered chicken tacos and carne asada tacos. Chicken was hard as a rock. Steak was very tasty. Everything is done through ordering on a screen. Didn't know you had to order the salsa. so when my father and I got our tacos, I asked for salsa and they told me I had to order it!! WTF? Since when do you have to pay for salsa to come with your tacos? We did order the chips and guac.. wow.. talk about a rip off. $8 DOLLARS for a small cup of chips and a tiny little salsa cup of guac. Then I asked for water, surprised she didn't tell me I had to order that from the screen as well. But, she never brought it anyway. Won't return. Bummer because my team and I are always going out to lunch. read more

WOWOWOWOW! These are some of the most yummy tacos I have ever had. The chips and salsa are insanely good too. Definitely going to come back with some more friends and family! I wish I picked up more tacos, I didn't realize they are only open 2 times a week but I will definitely be back next week to grab some more!! Consider me obsessed! read more

If you're looking for Authentic Mexican, this is the spot! We ordered Al pastor and carne asada tacos as well as the chorizo and cheese. The carne was seasoned perfectly. We had it plain so our 2 year old would eat it. He of course liked the queso-taco. They grill the cheese and get a good crisp on the edges before adding it to the tortilla. We enjoyed the chorizo so much, we went back for another one and decided to try the churros. OH MY GOODNESS, these took me back to the days my mom would make homemade buñuelos. Such amazing sugary-cinnamon deliciousness. The service was great, despite the limited seating inside. The outdoor seat is better if it isn't so cold. The kiosk for ordering is very user friendly. They're only open Tuesday and Thursday currently. BUT they're working on getting a permanent spot (near the airport) that should be opening in the summer, look for it, you'll be glad you did! The Only remark would be to blend the rice in the horchata a bit more. The horchata flavor was sensational, certainly most like my mamas recipe! read more

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This is our GO TO taco place in Costa Mesa. The tacos are always freshly made, guacamole is amazing as are the chips and salsas. You can order on line or in person. They are in a shared kitchen so limited availability - only Tuesdays and Thursdays for now - but what a treat and we do look forward to them. Very limited menu which means they know what they can and do well and they do it consistently. The boxes the combinations come in are super sturdy - way over built and I hope that they aren't spending too much on these cute pink boxes because I want them to be around for a long long time making tacos. You can serve mine in a paper bag for all I care - haha! See you on Tuesday. read more

I started coming to this spot a couple years ago and I know I should've left a review back then, I apologize. I believe my friend I came with a few times did leave one. Anyway, I was here yesterday and noticed a few changes. You don't order from a person anymore, so I can't comment on service (back then it was excellent) now it's just a computer which is not bad. My order came out in a decent amount of time, however the tortillas weren't hot enough. The tortilla tasted "sobaqueada" that's what my grandma says when they're not warmed up enough. They taste like they got heated in a microwave if that makes sense. I doubt it but that's what happens when it's just lightly put on the comal and then you make the taco. Quality of tortilla was good though, you can always tell. Meat was very tasty, excellent quality as before. Only difference is no more guac on the taco, instead I got this light green sauce which was tasty and taco had less meat than before. Pico de gallo or salsa was just was tasty as before, excellent! Chips: crunchy and still the red seasoning on them that's also very tasty. I did notice we got this beautiful box. The packaging was so great that it felt wrong to throw it away! Which also immediately made me think that I rather not have the beautiful box and get more meat and a little guac on my taco as before. I don't care for beautiful packaging or top of the line ordering systems, I mean I'm not gonna eat the computer screen or the box lol Just as I suspected.. whenever you have a good restaurant, once they start growing they start giving you less and increasing other things that honestly I could care less for. Give me a white paper plate and single plied napkins but give me back my well served taco and my guac even if it's a little watered down lol I'll even eat standing up. Sell the chairs! And warm up that tortilla like you used to! Jk... wish you guys well. Very tasty food! Wish you much success. I'll keep coming back just not when I'm too too hungry. read more

The tacos here at Tacos La Piña are soooo good! Lots of flavor and really filling. They're definitely different from the usual street tacos with a fresh and balanced taste that's not too heavy on my stomach. I usually get the Al Pastor, Carne Asada and Portobello Mushroom tacos because they're my TOP favorites here. They've expanded their outdoor seating area, so there's a lot more places to sit too! It's nice and spacious with cute over-hanging lights that'd make for a good lunch or dinner date. read more

Tacos La Pina - Al Pastor Taco, Asada Taco, and Portobello Taco - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The tacos were really good, I would definitely come back The pineapple in the tacos was a first for me but I really liked it read more

Tacos aren't authentic! I literally got my tacos and it was cold. From the tortillas to the carne (meat). I ordered tacos al pastor and they were more tacos adobada than anything. The service was rushed. They didn't even give out lemones, salt, or salsa without charging their paying customers. Nearly $4 for a small taco! They'll even wrap up their tacos with aluminum foil and not even the foil was hot. Disappointed! read more

The best under the radar Taco spot in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa! It's located at a shared kitchen space with ample parking which is a great combination because after ordering, you're able to look at all of the other incredible food options in the building including Pie's, Lucie's Kitchen and more! I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu but my favorite is the mushroom taco, chips and guacamole and Agua Frescas! read more

Five more stars in the caption itself: Perfect place for the best tasting tacos. Love coming here on my lunch break with coworkers. Staff is incredible and food is even better. read more

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Woah. Some of the best tacos al pastor I've ever had. Interesting concept: I think they designed it for takeout orders, but accommodate eat-in diners (everything is served in what is essentially a to-go box). But man... those were some good tacos. read more

Amazing flavor and cute packaging. Only bummer is that this place is only open on Tuesday and Thursday!!! 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!

Tacos had a great flavor but don't let pictures deceive you they are tiny street tacos Al read more

My gosh this place was so good. Al pastor tacos are so legit here! And they use hand made flour tortillas here. That's their specialty. These guys are so passionate about putting out the best product. They actually drive to Mexico every single week to work over their and perfect their craft. The first bite I had was so magical. I really didn't expect much coming here and left mind blown. Impressed with what they are creating. Looking forward to their permanent store to open soon Recommendation: Al pastor tacos on flour tortilla read more

Tacos La Pina - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Man was I glad that I came here! When I first saw the limited reviews and pictures on yelp. I was a little bit skeptical, however, Robert and his team made me feel like I was a guest at their personal home. He even gave me one of their homemade hot sauce bottles to take home. The drive to tacos la piña will throw you off because it's in an industrial complex. Don't worry you're going the right way for good eats and great customer service. Be advised that they are only open as of now on Tuesdays and Thursdays so plan accordingly. Next to the star of the show the food: Al Pastor- gazing back behind the cashier you will see a vertical spit full of Al Pastor. This spicy pork has all the flavor components especially when it's paired with a homemade flour or corn tortilla. After trying both flour and corn, my preference with the Al Pastor was corn. This is my favorite! Carne Asada- this was a close race for my favorite. Premium quality Carne Asada, that was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I couldn't exactly tell what cut of the meat it was, but the texture was excellent. I enjoyed this taco, both on the corn and the flour tortilla. It is accompanied by salsa, as well as an onion and cilantro duo. Pollo asado- chunks of fresh chicken, loaded into a flour tortilla with a Verde salsa to help cool down your mouth from the Al Pastor and Carne Asada is just what was needed. If having the opportunity again, I would order these three the same way. As mentioned above, it is in a corporate area. the ambience is very colorful on the inside of the building and they provide tables outside with heaters, and there are two small benches on the inside that are accessible for seating. These by far are the best authentic Tijuana style tacos, south of the 405. read more

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Absolutely incredible! I popped it to try one of their mushroom tacos (which was delicious!) and the super friendly girl who worked there let me try the chips & guacamole and a drink on the house. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to come again and again and again! read more

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HANDMADE TORTILLAS!! A solid sign of a great taco stand. Great tacos. Great chips. Great salsa. read more

Tacos La Pina - Al pastor tacos on the left and carne asada and chicken on the right. 1/2 corn tortillas and 1/2 flour tortillas - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Found this random taco spot when i was in the area. It's in like an all business area. I got one carne asada and one al pastor to go. They were both wrapped in one piece of foil and unfortunately wasnt tight enough and all this grease leaked in my bag. No big deal. But i was shocked on how small the tacos were. Abt $4 a taco and they were tiny like the $1 taco tuesdays. I thought they would slightly larger like I get at restaurants. However the meat ratio was good and is really flavorful. Like a flavor bomb in my mouth. Al pastor was the best. I'll be back when i want to treat myself. But this would be too pricey to feed my bf's large appetite lol. He can get an xl burrito for that price. Nice workers also and i did like ordering on a kiosk. Only open tues and thurs from 11-2pm so it's also difficult timing to go for me but enjoy! read more

Looking for a quick dinner after leaving the airport. So glad we found this hidden gem! Customer service was amazing (thanks, Robert!) and food comes out fast. We ordered 5 tacos, chips and guacamole, homemade horchata, and were impressed with their own fire roasted hot sauce. LOVED the portobello mushroom taco and carne asada taco. Nothing bad on the menu. Your mouth will be happy! We'll definitely be back! Try: Al Pastor TacosCarne AsadaPortobello Tacos If vegetarian, let Robert know, they have tortillas made without lard. read more

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Kim and Allen were super friendly and were able to help me put in my order.. They also had great recommendations and answered any questions I had. Everything was delicious and so fast! Would highly recommend. read more

I sometimes randomly search Yelp hoping some new gem will pop up and result in me getting to run around and tell friends you have to go try this place. Awesome I found a new one here!! Tacos the place makes simply amazing tacos! I highly recommended getting in the car and going and getting them, cheaper than ordering through any of the myriad of delivery places and fresh tacos are delicious tacos. I think between two of us we tried them all, plus the guac and the salsa and the Tijuana made hot sauce. Yep 5 stars, hard to get all 5, staff plays a role as well and those guys rock! Price, yep very reasonable, especially with inflation on everything the Added some photos, I don't know if it was the lighting, my phone, or what but they don't do the food justice. Already planning to take people from work next week for lunch there. Yes there is some seating, a patio heater, easy parking, credit cards accepted, etc read more

Tacos La Pina - Chips, Salsa, Guacamole ... and my terrible photography skills - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Most incredible staff, the friendliest people ever! We had the chips & salsa, chips & guacamole, portobello tacos, chicken stacks & steak tacos. Such incredible flavors & attention to detail. We just found our favorite taco place! Can't recommend this place enough! Convenient location & ambiance! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing tacos! I ordered the carne asada with the salsa flavored chips. Tender steak prepared just right

Super delicious tacos! I can't wait to go back and bring my kids and grandkids and friends and neighbors and coworkers and bosses and extended family and everyone I know. These are the best tacos in Orange County! read more

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These tacos are delicious, full of flavor and tender. The guacamole is fresh and the chips are hand made! read more

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A friend recommended this place for their Al pastor tacos and they did not disappoint! They are on the expensive side for street sized tacos but I will definitely come back for more. My father had a carne asada taco too and said it was a close second to the Al pastor. Their chips have seasoned salt and we're made fresh! read more

Tacos La Pina - Tacos Al pastor and fresh chips - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite taco Tuesday spot. Definitely try the chorizo taco! They are also always very quick to bring out food which is helpful for work lunch times. read more

I'm so happy I found this taco spot today! I got 2 chicken tacos. Their chicken was well seasoned and the tortilla was fresh. I like a simple clean taco and that's exactly what I got. The service was great too! Everyone was smiling and happy to help. Coming back for more tacos!! read more

Tacos La Pina - Chicken Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Randomly looked up a taco spot in Costa Mesa, and decided to check this place out. Super cute spot in an industrial area. I wasn't too sure but got excited when I saw the menu. Wow, I had the El Pastor tacos and the horchata. Wow just delish. Thank you for the exceptional service. Will be back here soon. They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm and 5-9pm. read more

Tacos La Pina - El Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Have come here a few times and have never been disappointed. Today I decided to have my tacos with cheese and I'll never have them any other way again the staff are very kind and friendly.. And the outdoor seating is the cherry on top of it all with a nice breeze and ambiance. You have to try their horchata and their Al pastor tacos WITH CHEESE! read more

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The tacos here are amazing. Even better is the staff they are super friendly and take excellent care of the customers. The seating is cozy and always clean. Definitely recommend this place!!! read more

The food is beyond fresh and they are so accommodating. La Pina is a hidden gem! The Portobello Taco is wonderful read more