Great atmosphere would definitely revisit again! The staff was super helpful and nice this is a great place for some good tacos! I could smell the food a mile away it was so good! read more

The customer service was amazing and the food was even better! Definitely recommend 10/10!

Best churos I've ever had. Also, I don't really like California burritos, but the one here is amazing!

Let me explain why this place is a legendary goodie spot!... Nearly every time I fly in or fly out of John Wayne Airport, I have a hard time going anywhere else!! Without fail, I can walk up to this place and there's either a short line or a very long line, but there's always a line. These guys have a few different secrets to success: 1. Extremely friendly staff.!! tonight I'm going to Spotlight Ruby because she was extremely kind and helpful as we just wanted to get some water and she was able to take care of us on the side without needing to wait back in that really long line. 2. I can easily stop at the fact that this place hand rolls their tortillas.. one of the most exciting things that my kids love about this place is watching the handmaid tortillas being made and knowing how good they taste! Real MAIZ! The flavor of the tortilla alone is undeniable and extremely Mexican taste. 3. The tacos are literally made with love every single one of them.! each one is packed with meat and just watch out because if you don't eat them fast enough, the hand made fresh tortilla will begin to fall apart!! 4. Churros churros churros.!! yes I had to say it three times to get your attention because these are hand pressed churros that go right into that delicious fryer and then come straight out into a little box and rolled in that cinnamon and sugar that those churros are known for!! , Chuy, and delicious!! not to outdo your expectations, but just wait till you dip it into the sauce it comes with 5. My family will literally hold me hostage at the airport just to make sure that I came home with a fresh bag of tortillas. You're wondering if this is any different than the flavor of the tacos? Not at all every single chip is that same legendary taste. 6. The salsa bar is one of my favorite items because they do not hesitate to keep it clean and restocked with all your favorites. They also don't skimp because these are the same sauces that make some of their tacos, legendary and they're allowing you to get even more of each one on your own.! This place isn't that big but for some reason, it's the right size for the amount of people that they rotate in and out of here. The vibe is extremely useful. It seems comparable to a beachside college town vibe with a cross between yoga and Health nuts wanting to get an authentic local flavor at a reasonable cost. If these guys can keep the balance that they have of price and quality this place will continue to be generational as I sit down at this table tonight with three generations of taco lovers Cheers!! and I hope you get a chance to experience a little bit of what I've shared above!! read more

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Americanized tacos and burritos. The al pastor came in large, dry pieces and unfortunately lacked flavor. The burrito also had some sort of non-authentic, creamy mayo-like sauce in it that was not great. There's a self-serve salsa bar, but the salsas were a bit bland. Unfortunately, there were no extra onions or cilantro available at the salsa bar, so I couldn't really add anything to improve the burrito. Parking was also difficult to find in the small, busy CAMP plaza, and seating inside the restaurant can be limited. Our food also took quite a while to come out. Overall, there were quite a few misses here and I wouldn't recommend. read more

The Taco Stand - Sauce bar - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I tried out Taco Stand for the first time about 4 years ago and it still remains as one of my fav places to eat. You can't beat their yummy tacos and burritos for such a great price. I always get the carne asada burrito with a side of guac. Can't forget to get the avocado salad and extra pico at the salsa bar. It's literally the perfect combo. The line at this location moves a bit slow, but once you order the food comes out pretty fast. So definitely worth the wait. read more

The Taco Stand - carne asada burritos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by after a long shopping day at South Coast Plaza! It was my first time visiting the Costa Mesa location, and wow... it was packed. The parking lot is surprisingly small, and I managed to grab what seemed to be the last available spot. I'm not sure if there's additional parking nearby, but I did see several cars circling the small lot or waiting with their hazard lights on, hoping someone would leave. That wasn't even the most memorable part, though. The moment I stepped out of the car, I was hit with the incredible smell of grilled meat, tacos, and burritos. It immediately made me even hungrier. Thankfully, the food lived up to the aroma. Otherwise, I would've been seriously disappointed... or maybe I was just starving after shopping all day! Either way, you know it's a good sign when the line stretches out the door. Despite the crowd, the line moved surprisingly quickly. It looked like a lot of people ordered their food to go, which makes sense because seating is pretty limited. There aren't many tables inside, and everything is fairly close together, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group. We ordered two tacos and two burritos, and I went with the carne asada burrito. It was huge and definitely filling! We also wanted to try the churros, but unfortunately, they were sold out by the time we got there. I'll definitely have to come back for those. The carne asada burrito was excellent. It was packed with generous portions of juicy, tender, and well-seasoned steak, and every bite was flavorful. It paired perfectly with the sauces from the salsa bar, which was almost as busy as the ordering line. After trying a few, my favorites were definitely the habanero salsa and the avocado sauce. The habanero had just the right amount of heat for me, as most places don't make their spicy sauces spicy enough for me, but this one actually had a nice kick without overwhelming the other flavors. The avocado sauce was smooth, creamy, and balanced everything out perfectly. It added a nice richness to the burrito. Overall, it was well worth the wait, and I can definitely see why this place is so popular. I'll be back, and next time, hopefully early enough to grab an order of churros too! read more

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My review will never change. 5 stars for service, quality of food, portion size, self serve bar- just exquisite all around. read more

The Taco Stand - California burrito, chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The shrimp and carne asada tacos are delicious. The salsas are really good in both variety and quality. Unfortunately the parking is always a difficult situation and the service can be slow at times read more

The Taco Stand - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is great. Be ready to wait in line because I'm not the only one who thinks it's good. The workers are friendly. Tortillas are fresh and the meats are juicy. It's a small restaurant so seating could be difficult but luckily we got a seat pretty quick. You're here for the delicious food, it's not a nice sit down type of restraints. The self serve sauce bar is good, I like how they have limes. read more

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Not sure how this is the first time I've ever been here, but I will definitely be back! I originally tried to order online and then it told me they weren't accepting online orders. When I arrived, there was a decent amount of people in front of me, however, it took just under 20 minutes. I was shocked that after ordering, my food took less than 5 minutes! I only got two tacos which was the Baja fish and the Mar Y Tierra taco (special menu). Both of these were really good but shockingly I loved the Baja more! Next time I would probably try one of the burritos. I also thought the chips and guacamole pricing was very good and looked like yummy in house tortilla chips. read more

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Amazing food, amazing prices, amazing customer service. Food is exceptional and churros are incredible. Would highly recommend! Came here once for lunch and brought my whole family the next day. read more

The Taco Stand - Steak and shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really reasonable prices, fast service and great food. What's not to love about The Taco Stand?! I had a Sonora taco, which comes on a flower tortilla and includes beans and Asada, and it was delightful! The only thing they did not offer that I would have liked to have was iced tea. read more

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Expect a wait but the Tierra de mar taco on the specials menu is absolute fire . It is made with shrimp, carne asada and a deep fried cheese topped with avocado, onions, cilantro and their famous sauce! The churros are freshly prepared as you order and the corn, the chips and guacamole and the fries and all additional items you can try if you fancy! If you are a taco lover you don't want to miss the opportunity to try this spot, they even have mushroom tacos for vegans and everything on the secret menu is worth considering... read more

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TACOS. BURRITOS. SO GOOD. get the baja fish tacos they are life changing. We come back everytime we crave good mexican food. read more

The Taco Stand - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Taco Stand is worth that long line. The service is amazing, the food is so fresh and flavorful you just know your coming back. I got the Baja taco which is a 10/10. My friend ordered Pollo Asada and Camaron and they loved it. The churro is also my favorite ever. They have mexican music playing and the atmosphere is amazing. Shoutout to andrew for being so amazing. read more

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One of my favorite burrito spots in California! There's a reason why the wait is always so long and people wait a lifetime - because it's so WORTH! Came during my lunch hour and almost fell into a food coma at work after. HAVE TO GET CALIFORNIA BURRITO! I only ate half but still felt so full and had the other half for dinner - and it was still bomb CLASSIC! read more

The Taco Stand - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Coworker recommended it, so we took a trip over. Parking as always is horrible in The Lab, so I went to the liquor store next door to get my boss a layoff gift before my last day next Friday. But coworker grabbed us Mar Y Tierra burritos. It was quite delicious, even without the salsa or spicy mayo. The tortilla was fighting for its life to contain everything, but that's what foil is for. Also pretty affordable for Costa Mesa. Was like $14, and really filling. Vibe and service were probably nice, coworker wasn't in a panicked state after grabbing. But again, parking is horrible in that center, and shows no sign of improving. Bike over and grab one. read more

The Taco Stand - Mar y Tierra burrito, but like, partially devoured before I remembered I should take a photo. Really good. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in beautiful Costa Mesa is The Taco Stand. Lines at 6:40pm was already out the door & there aren't enough tables to really accommodate patrons. With the lines out the door, it is comforting to know that this place must be good. Orders: Fish taco-a nice strip of grilled fish w/lettuce & tomato was both satisfying & filling. Usually the fish taco's that I have gotten are small, so this was a pleasant surprise. -California Burrito includes French fries(no beans) & Carne Asada. It was filled w/tender well marinated pieces of meat. -Carne Asada w/pinto beans was as expected & good. It was fun to visit this well patronized place. read more

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Coming from SD, I usually love The Taco Stand, but unfortunately I left feeling just a bit disappointed with this location's food. Not sure if it was on off day or just this location, but I found everything lacking a bit of flavor. The meat options all felt under-seasoned, and none of the salsas packed a punch (except for the habanero!) Burrito pricing is great, while tacos are on the pricier side. Overall, the food was still decent and did the job, but definitely not worth fighting for your life in the camp parking lot for. read more

The Taco Stand - Carne Asada Fries, Adobada Burrito, Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tacos 3/5 - these were just ok in my opinion. I don't know if they were having an off day or something because I've heard good things about this place but the tacos were missing some flavor. Salsa bar was nice but none of the sauces were anything special. Churros were really good though! Long wait on a Saturday night and not a lot of seating. read more

The Taco Stand - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

BE PREPARED TO WAIT. I stopped by 2 times during my time in costa mesa, and the food was amazing both times. I came around 8:30pm on sunday and had to wait around 45 minutes to order and for the food. I stopped by at around 2pm on Monday and had to wait 20min. The food was worth the wait. I highly recommend al pastor anything. I loved the tacos and burritos -- both were very juicy and flavorful. They have have a sauce bar with pico, onions, lime, and of course sauces which can enhance the taste. read more

The Taco Stand - Al pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We stopped by The Taco Stand today at the Costa Mesa location. The parking lot is on the smaller side, and while there is indoor seating, you may need to wait for a table since it gets pretty busy. There is also some outdoor seating available to the left of the restaurant or at 1954 bakery. They offer the usual taco meats, burritos, and beer. We ordered two Baja Fish Burritos, what was supposed to be two California Burritos, and a churro. There was a mix-up with our order, but the staff was incredibly nice and ended up comping a California Burrito. In my eyes, the customer service was impeccable. The employees were constantly cleaning tables, picking up after guests, and helping everyone who came through the door. The atmosphere is very casual with a street-food vibe. If you don't want to wait for a seat, takeout, eating outside, or even enjoying your meal in your car are all good options. They also gave us complimentary churros in exchange for a review. The flavor was good, but the texture wasn't quite what we're used to. The inside was a little chewy and soft, whereas we prefer a crispier, hollow-style churro. As for the food, the Baja Fish Burrito was excellent--crispy fish with plenty of fresh vegetables. The California Burrito was also very tasty and packed with generous chunks of steak. The size of the burritos are pretty big. For the price point, service, and food quality, we would definitely come back. read more

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This place is unforgettable, I had a great time ordering with the young man in the front. His smile is a smile that can not only light up a room but make you remember a fantastic experience. The kind lady next to the young man was super attentive and made sure that the young man was being shadowed properly and only stepped in when needed! Super impressed by the service and training of this location and hats off to you guys. The food was also the perfect wait and will not forget about this experience! read more

Amazing service! Luis made me feel welcomed right when I walked in. Cali burrito 10/10 must try. Also a very cute restaurant with a good amount of seating inside. read more

The Taco Stand - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such an authentic place to eat at! I had the carne and pastor tacos and they were both great. The pastor comes with pineapple which makes the whole taco sweet and juicy. The carne tacos are chunks of steak that fill each bite with flavor. There is a salsa bar with lots of toppings to choose from. The like can get pretty long and parking/seating is very limited. Overall service and ambiance was great, the food and ordering was super fast! read more

The Taco Stand - Al Pastor, Carne, Pollo and Pescado - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wow! I love everything about this place. Prices, quality, community, and flavor. Nothing beats it. There Baja tacos are my favorite, and their salsa options are top tier. I'm very critical of certain taco places and this one is always on top. read more

The Taco Stand - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Extremely delicious Mexican food, and good price for what it is. I got the Al pastor burrito and churros. While the Al pastor was tasty, what really stood out was the pineapple inside of the burrito. Also, most of the burrito was meat and wasn't filled with nonsense. Salsas are also so delicious- the creamy sauce and the mild salsa. The churros are really the star of the show. Genuinely the best churros I've ever had. They're made fresh per order and served with sweetened condensed milk. The inside is soft and warm, outside crispy and sweet. Staff was super nice and helpful. I love the style of the inside and everything is well-kept. Definitely gonna keep this as a go-to. Wish they made fresh aguas frescas though! read more

The Taco Stand - Al Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place was solid. The staff here were lovely, and we really enjoyed our meals! I really loved my grilled fish tacos, I think it's one of the best on the menu! read more

The Taco Stand - Amazing - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Love the Taco Stand! I remember first going to their location in SD and a few years ago they opened this one in Costa Mesa. I typically enjoy getting their pollo or chicken tacos as well as al pastor. I believe my friend got their mushroom tacos which she enjoyed. This time I tried the chicken burrito. I did like it, but I think I prefer the tacos. The burrito was pretty big so I ate it for 2 meals, but I think portion wise I would like to just finish 2 tacos at once - plus I can get 2 different meats. Overall, I just think the flavor is great and it's always fresh and pretty convenient since I live quite close by. There's a salsa bar area to grab your salsas and stuff for your order. We went on a Friday night at about 6 PM and the line was out the door after we ordered! My friends order took a bit longer, but they were super nice! Ambiance is very casual. It's loud and busy and crowded. Definitely recommend ordering online or calling if possible although I haven't tried myself. It gets crazy busy! read more

The Taco Stand - Chicken burrito to go - you can grab your own sauces at the sauce bar - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was freaking awesome. The Mar y Tierra was amazing. Guac and chips are a must. Don't forget to leave room for the churros

Yummoooo! This place does a killing and I can understand why because the tacos are yummy and reasonably priced. At around four dollars a taco it makes for a real cheap lunch if you're not that hungry. The Baja fish taco was scrumptious with just the right amount of breading. The chicken taco you could taste the grill marks and know that it was made fresh. They also have a salsa bar with a bunch of different types of salsa. The pro and con is that in Costa Mesa this is located in The Camp so if you want to come on a weekend, you're gonna need a lot of patience to try to find a place to park. I went today, on a Tuesday and there was ample parking. I recommend weekdays! read more

The Taco Stand - Salsa bar - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

How does this place rate so high? I'm shocked that they are charging $4 for a flavorless baja taco, made with a raw tortilla. I had to eat the taco with a fork, because the tortilla shredded as soon as I started unwrapping it. The seasoning was noticeably absent from this item. The California burrito was decent, filling, and reasonably priced, which is why I gave two stars. I'm not saying it was great, because it was a step up from an alertos,Albertos, los betos type of spot. The line was insane and the staff was not very engaging. This was definitely my first and last time here. Be prepared to struggle for parking, because this place is located in the camp, with a congested parking lot. read more

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Very long line, but we received the our food quickly after ordering. The tacos were okay for the price. I liked that they had all the salsa options. We also ordered carne asada fries. We didn't like that nacho type cheese on the fries, but the chipotle cream sauce from the salsa bar improved the flavor. read more

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Stopped by The Taco Stand on July 4th and luckily we got there when the line was short! I had heard about this place forever but so glad I can finally try it! The prices were extremely fair, especially for the burritos. I tried the Al pastor, mushroom,and camarón tacos, and my bf got a camarón burrito. I usually like Al pastor but the meat was a bit tough and not as thinly sliced as I'm used to, but it was okay to try! My favorites were the mushroom and camarón, big juicy mushrooms in the taco and plump shrimp in both taco and burrito! You can smell the fresh tortilla aroma wafting through the restaurant. The self serve salsa and pickled onions/limes/toppings bar was also nice as well. Another customer started dancing after taking a bite of his burrito because of how good it was haha. I felt the same, I will definitely be back soon to try other meat options and their churros. I was too stuffed by the end of the meal for dessert read more

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I've been wanting to try The Taco Stand at The Camp for a while because the reviews are strong and I love good Mexican food. Finally went and... I have thoughts. First off, it was insanely busy. Like line out the door busy. We waited about 30 minutes for a to-go order, which already sets a certain expectation. We ordered a carne asada burrito, chips and guac, and a side of beans and rice. Starting with the sides, both the beans and rice were pretty underwhelming. They just lacked flavor and definitely needed more salt. The chips and guac didn't really hit either. The chips were thicker than I prefer and the guac wasn't salty or citrusy enough to balance it out. Honestly, Baja Fish Tacos does this better. Their chips are warm, thinner, super crispy, and the guac has more flavor. The carne asada burrito itself was good. Solid, no major complaints, but not something I'd wait 30 minutes for again. The standout was actually my boyfriend's volcan carne asada taco from the specials menu. That was really good. The melted cheese added that salty, crispy, cheesy layer with the grilled meat that just worked. Overall, I wanted to like this more than I did. Between the wait and the food being just okay, I don't know if I'd come back. read more

Absolutely demolished my California burrito! The carne asada was smokey and juicy. Their tortillas are made fresh and are so perfectly buttery, and flakey. Their salsa bar is great too - highly recommend the creamy cilantro sauce, pico, and salsa verde! Staff are friendly and food comes out pretty fast. Super great taco spot and the price is super reasonable as well for the amount of food you get. read more

The Taco Stand - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food came out fast. The place was lively and the service was excellent. The tortillas were made before my eyes and the flavor of the tacos and burritos reminded me of authentic Mexican food I had in Mexico. read more

I love this place! Came in on a Wednesday evening, as I was craving a burrito. I walked up and stood in line. A few minutes later, Maria (Taco Stand employee), was offering free churro samples to everyone in line. These churros were so tasty! I ended up ordering the California Burrito, Bean & Cheese Burrito, Carne Asada Taco, and Pollo Asado Taco......Everything tasted GREAT! Thank you Maria for the recommendations and free churros......I will be coming back soon! read more

Shrimp taco and churros are dynamite! Cashier was nice but no other service. The restaurant is tiny but super popular so it's jammed inside. The trash was overflowing, the salsa was out, only sprite was an option with no ice... but the shrimp taco was amazing! Also tried the Baja fish taco, it was soggy. The El Pastor taco was ok, very sweet. read more

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