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    Taqueria La Bamba

    3.8 (107 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 9:00 am - 10:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sope de chicharrón guisado y huitlacoche
    Milly T.

    My dad loves his hole in the wall spots so he told me to go try and omg definitely hidden but so so worth the try! It's a ma and pa restaurant and they are welcoming. Food took a little while to come out but not over 30 minutes. They have a salsa bar, plenty of seating, and ac. The food tasted like authentic Mexican food can't wait to try their other entrees! Ps they only take cash BUT they also accept Zelle

    Al pastor nachos
    Marco D.

    Fast service good food always busy highly recommended never a disappointed customer here

    Chilaquiles Verdes
    Dustin B.

    The quality of the Chilaquiles dish and the service is in sharp contrast to the atmosphere. The little corner strip mall is a bit run down and has a CircleK that can be downright scary at night. I ate my breakfast in the parking lot on a clean table under an EZ-UP but I left like a million bucks because the service and food were so good. The Chilaquiles here includes a piece of carne asada, two eggs, rice and beans. You choose red or green chilaquiles. I ordered at the counter and went outside to sit down. You need to know some Spanish but everyone was nice about my horrible attempts at speaking. As soon as I sat down, someone brought me a chipotle salsa, an avocado salsa, and a basket of chips that have been lightly covered in beans and cheese and toasted. A free appetizer, nice! Later the huge breakfast plate came out as you can see in the picture. Rice was perfectly fluffy, with a taste of tomato. The beans were creamy and had a hint of pork and epazote flavor. So good! The piece of carne asada was thin flap meat pounded and thoroughly cooked but had distinctive Asada flavor and wasn't too chewy. I appreciated that there was no fat or gristle so I could eat the whole thing easily. The eggs were prepared as I requested (broken yoke) and the whites were crispy. The star, the green chilaquiles, was delicious - piquant, tangy, sour, and rich all at the same time, like a good enchilada sauce. The chips were fresh, thick triangles - some tender from the sauce and others crispy from the lack of sauce. Garnish was some queso seco (dry, crumbly, salty Mexican cheese) and crema (thin sour cream). I cleaned my plate and now it's time for a siesta.

    Quesadilla de chicharrón
    Carla N.

    Delicious Mexican food! Order this: Quesadilla de chicharrón (they have 'normal' which is pork rinds in salsa or 'prensado' which is a block of pressed pork). I get chicharrón normal, and it's always, consistently good. Quesadilla is made fresh, it's not a flour tortilla, it's made with Masa. Covid recommendation: We called in ahead of time and picked up. Easy and quick Enjoy!

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    Christine R.

    this place was recommended by my mexican family friends who know good mexican food, and this did not disappoint! we arrived to order 7 wet burritos - pastor, carnitas, and carne asada. we were told to wait about 20 minutes and in the meantime we filled our salsa containers with a variety of salsas at the taco station outside. there were at least 5 varieties! the employees were so kind and helpful offering bags for us to carry all our salsa. the location was quaint with outdoor seating, 3 tables inside, and a bathroom. not sure what this looks like during non-covid times but really liked how the outdoor area was set up with the string lights. seems like a nice spot to stop and enjoy some tacos on a nice night! all burritos were huge and delicious! and not bad priced either at ~$7 each. they did get the order mixed up between those with red vs green salsa on top, but we were all still happy with our burritos and they all still were tasty. will definitely go back! seems like the quesadillas are a popular item here so eager to try that next time

    Carnitas quesadilla! Sorry...I'm not a foodie photographer! But so tasty!
    Kathy A.

    Nice people, fast service, great food! We ordered at the counter and sat outside. Soon after, a basket of warm chips with beans and cheese melting on top were brought to the table with a green salsa and a hot red. I've never seen that before but wow, super good! Husband had a chicken burrito which disappeared quickly! It was big and tasty. I had a carnitas quesadilla that was seriously a foot long! It was not made with a traditional burrito size tortilla but a handmade tortilla probably half the size of a burrito tortilla. It was delicious but I couldn't finish it! Flavorful carnitas, cheese, lettuce and sour cream. Blink and you'll miss this little place but don't miss it! Lunch and two bottled waters for less than $20.

    Francis D.

    I am absolutely in love with this place for its authenticity and how delicious the food is. The food is also inexpensive and everything was so delicious. ESPECIALLY THE TACOS! Phew. They stacked so much meat into those things I was FULL. The place comes with many different versions of salsa too. It's the best time. I am so satisfied and so happy with everything this place offers.

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    Fire tacos friday through sunday after 5pm! Really good price too! Good vibe eating there or to go!

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    Best food I have ever had friendly staff and a lot of choices of salsa's they are open late

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    Highly recommended, I love their homemade quesadillas, the tinga with cheese are the best

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    Two Carnitas Wet Burritos each $9. Looked good but full of fat & little meat. Overall cleanliness inside is poor. Will not return.

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    Lagos Mexican Cuisine

    Lagos Mexican Cuisine

    4.0
    (863 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    My family and I went to Lagos Mexican Cuisine in Fullerton for Mother's Day to celebrate my wife…read morefor the Outstanding job she does as the matriarch of our family. I have to say that we had a wonderful time eating some scrumptious food! Everything was prepared to our satisfaction and tasted absolutely delicious! My daughter (my Princess) had Birria Al Vapor which were seasoned perfectly. She really loved her dish! My wife (my Queen) had fluffy Waffles with tasty scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. She was totally satisfied as well! I had the combination Flajitas Flat Iron with tender chicken breast meat, juicy sautéed shrimp, and moth watering steak. My meal was Bomb!! Both the Flajitas and the Birria Al Vapor came with rice and beans as well and were quite filling! Lagos gets an A+ for the food for sure!! We were fortunate enough to have Rene Gonzalez as our waiter and he took excellent care of us. He was pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. He took his job seriously and seemed to enjoy every minute of what he was doing. He kept our drinks refilled and ensured that we had everything that we needed and wanted to enjoy our meal at this establishment! Shout out to you Rene, as well as all of the other waiters and waitresses who worked and also stopped by our table during our meal to see if we needed anything . It was awesome to see everyone working together and getting along so well! I can see how this place can be so popular because of staff like these guys!! Thanks to you all for handling such a busy day with professionalism, grace and warm smiles while doing so! This is truly commendable! We will definitely be back! As far as the ambiance is concerned, Lagos is a stunningly beautiful building on the inside and outside! It has beautiful arches and high ceilings which are adorned with authentic sculptures and pristine lighting. There is ample seating in various sections of the expansive restaurant, with comfortable seating both inside and outside! The atmosphere is warm and comforting, and all patrons seemed to enjoy their stay while eating and fellowshipping together! This was totally Awesome!! We had a swell time and would like to highly recommend Lagos in Fullerton to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, in a professional, friendly and absolutely beautiful restaurant!! Nicely done guys!!! Especially you Rene!!!

    It's just another Mexican restaurant with just good vibes…read more The food does not represent authentic Mexican food. I ordered the asada taco plate; they were the most plain and dry tacos I have ever eaten. My first thought at first bite was that even street tacos taste better than these. The shrimp plate was also plain, with the rice tasting undercooked. So disappointed with the quality of the food. Nice place though (the restroom needs a bit more attention) . Our waitress was friendly and the restaurant has nice décor.

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    Lounge and bar
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    Revolucion Cantina & Mezcaleria

    Revolucion Cantina & Mezcaleria

    4.1
    (608 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Revolucion Cantina & Mezcaleria has a revolutionary taco Tuesday…read more... It's not a big restaurant but they spaced it out great and have a great bar,western, Hispanic vibe to the whole place. I loved the artwork and photos with frames. The service was great, between the bartenders, check in and our host we were always tended to and asked how we are enjoying our experience. Now.. when I heard taco buffet... I'll admit I was skeptical. So when my buddie suggested this for our foodie group I figured give it a shot. I'll start by saying ... I'd go every Tuesday lol it was a simple buffet they had every meat you needed, the carne asada was good, the chicken was good, the barbacoa was friggin delicious my favorite was the Al pastor. And the mushrooms ... usually at buffets have dry or oily food and this was pretty damn good to be honest. I think it's a solid business plan to do taco Tuesday like this. On top of all that the mini churros were good, the salsas were delicious. The chips were alright I think that's the only thing that was ok for me but overall I enjoyed myself very much. ALSO!!! The mango margarita!!! PERFECTION!!!!!

    OC's Best AYCE Taco Tuesday?!…read more All day Tuesday from 11 am to 10 pm, Revolucion Cantina in downtown Fullerton, CA, is the place to be! It's a taco lover's paradise where you can build your dream tacos--or even nachos with crispy chicharrones. It's wild, and guess what I made? Chicharrón nachos! My no-carb-loving husband was ultra jealous. The options at this taco Tuesday bar are seriously impressive--at least six different proteins, nacho cheese, pozole, all kinds of salsas and toppings, plus four flavors of agua fresca to try. And to top it all off, you can end your meal with crispy, sweet churros! This spot is definitely worth checking out, especially on Tuesdays. Come out and have some fun!

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    El Camino Real

    El Camino Real

    3.8
    (939 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I'm so glad my friends brought me here for lunch! I had no idea what I was walking into until we…read morewere inside and I saw Kobe posters and autographs. My friends let me know this was a restaurant that Kobe frequently visited and really enjoyed. I thought that was really cool! Huge mamba fan here! Inside is a regular mom and pop type of establishment with lots of seating that is buzzing with lots of people. The line does move fairly quickly but I can see that the place is busy! Especially since we went during lunchtime on a Friday. My friends love this place and recommend I try certain things. I'm not a fan of pork so I opted for the carne asada sope and we also ordered some shredded beef and potato crispy tacos. I enjoyed my food sooooo much! Definitely recommend you come check them out!

    Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience here. From the moment we ordered, it felt like…read morewe were inconveniencing the staff. The employees were unfriendly, dismissive, and came across as though they didn't want to help customers. We waited a very long time for our food while watching several parties who ordered after us receive their meals first. When my husband politely asked if our order was ready, one of the employees completely ignored him and walked away. Later, when he went to pick up our food, she again walked away even though it was obvious he still needed assistance. To make matters worse, the food didn't live up to the wait or the poor service. Overall, this was a frustrating experience, and I wouldn't recommend dining here.

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    Front counter with Kobe Bryan's pic who was a fan of this eatery.
    Front counter with Kobe Bryan's pic who was a fan of this eatery.
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    Carnitas plate
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    Tacos Puro Jalisco

    Tacos Puro Jalisco

    4.3
    (782 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    ¡MUY DELICIOSO! Birria is a must get item! Quesabirria and birria tacos were so tender.Spicy…read morepickled onions and salsa bar were very generous and delicious. You know that with all the abuelitas, construction workers, and families eating here that this is THE spot for tacos. Beware of crowded parking lot but there is street parking all around. So much dining room at this shop! Fast service too

    I did not want to like this place because only after I ordered was when I found out that there was…read morea credit card surcharge of 95 cents. That's a lot for a $19 order (4 tacos and one burrito). I did not see any notices for a credit card fee. If there are any signs, someone feel free to correct me and show me a photo and time stamp, I'll gladly revise my review. This is a very small taco place with very limited parking. You're better off parking along the streets and walking here. It's a casual dining so you order and then sit wherever you want. There's indoor and outdoor seating. During rush hour, it's pretty hectic. The salsa and toppings bar is located right next to the ordering line, so people were constantly squeezing past each other to get through. It wasn't very convenient, and with the restaurant already being on the smaller side, it could easily feel cramped and overwhelming for anyone who doesn't like tight spaces. However, I do like that there is an open salsa and toppings bar. They even have pickled onions, radish, and carrots. The salsas were very good as well, not overly spicy. I tried the carne asada, pastor, and chicken tacos. All of which were really good and well marinated. Meats were tender and not dry at all. Just on the taste alone, I'll definitely be back and will be paying with cash or debit next time. They definitely need a warning for credit surcharges and hopefully it won't be a rush hour next time I go.

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    Wet green burrito asada tacos de asada and chivo birria tacos
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    El Farolito

    El Farolito

    4.3
    (2.9k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    THE BEST! This is…read moreone of those if you know, you know; kind of restaurants. The food is absolutely amazing. No other Mexican restaurant compares in my opinion. Even the rice and beans are better than other places lol The rice is so fluffy and soft! I've never had rice that good. The chips are better than other places lol You can tell that they make them fresh. I got the shrimp enchiladas with extra cheese. It was delicious. The shrimp enchiladas came with shrimp and pico de gallo inside. It was topped with cheese. Very good! I scarfed it down. Next time though, I will order the cheese enchiladas. Those are my favorite! The flavors are just great. The food is freshly made and great service. They get you in and out quickly. We did have to wait for about 40 minutes, ambiance was crowded. There were people lined up outside! Worth the wait!!

    What a delightful surprise, realizing that the previous seating area in their covered parking lot…read moreis now a completely enclosed building, replete with attractive furnishings, wall decor, multiple ceiling fans, and attractive-&-spacious restrooms! I have to remind myself not to overindulge in their complimentary warm, thick-&-crunchy tortilla chips, served with salsa. Aware that I'd already consumed a good amount of chips, I ordered their Junior's Plate: choice of 1 item (Shredded Beef Taco), rice & beans ($11) -- good amount of beef; my thoughts, easier (and more elegant) to eat with fork & knife. Hubby enjoyed his order #18 Pork Carnitas ($18). Cocktails: I enjoyed the presentation and taste of my Paloma, $16; hubby thoroughly enjoyed his Farolito, $11, commenting it was good-&-strong and reasonably priced - a win-win! With this newly-added attractive and comfortable dining room, El Farolito is among our options when in the mood for Mexican cuisine.

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    7/2025
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    Shrimp fajitas
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    Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill

    Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I've worked in the Fullerton area for the last three years, and I'm honestly wondering... why did I…read morejust discover Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill this week? These are hands down the best fish tacos I've ever had. The fish was perfectly crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor, and the toppings were simple but complemented everything perfectly. Every bite was outstanding. The service was fast, the food came out fresh, and the portions were generous for the price. I can already tell this is going to become my new go-to lunch spot. If you've been driving by this place like I have, stop putting it off. You're missing out. Easily some of the best fish tacos in Orange County, and I can't believe it took me three years to finally try it. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu.

    I have not tried this place three times. First two times I called in the order and someone else…read morepicked up for me. This last time was my first time eating at the restaurant. Food has always been good. Tried the fish taco combo with rice and beans. I have also tried the shrimp ceviche and the fish ceviche. I would recommend it all. When you order the ceviche you get a good amount of ceviche and they give you two tostadas. If you are not very hungry a ceviche tostada is probably the right amount to order and under $10. If you are hungry, try one of the combos. This last time I tried it was this last Sunday at around 5pm. The place was packed inside and there were also a few people sitting outside. It was not very loud inside which was nice. Place was clean inside and out. Customer service has always been ok. From placing orders the phone to in person service.

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    Yummy chiles 5.21.25
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    Fish taco (Battered), Grilled shrimp taco, & Shrimp quesadilla only
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