Was hungry after checking out sum beaches and LOVE this chain. Idk what it is but this is the best Cali burrito I've had. It's consistent and you can't go wrong here. Me n my bfs go to so far for a good burrito!! read more

The Taco Stand - California burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Overall would not recommend. Waited 30 min in line for some horrible food and expired beverages. After waiting in line for 30 min I waited another 15 min to get my food. Chicken was too charred making it uneatable and the asada was too chewy. The tomatoes in the burrito were hard. Salsa bar was nasty and a lot of cross contamination. I bought a glass bottle beverage, opened it, flat, checked expiration date and it was expired since 2021. read more

-Long, long lines. -The cheese on my pollo asado quesadilla was not completely melted which made it taste really unappealing. -No ice in the fountain soda machine. - It's almost impossible to find somewhere to sit, and the tables weren't the cleanest. **Obviously it's an incredibly popular spot. The tortillas are really good. You can barely move in here - lines for the salsa, lines for the bathroom, for the soda machine - people searching for tables. I just didn't care for it at all. Maybe if you grab your food to go... Everybody else seems to love this place. read more

Had the best churros of my life, and a phenomenal burrito here. Amazing and friendly staff, casual, fun atmosphere, and delicious food. Fresh, hot, and great portions of everything. I got the Cali burrito and enjoyed every bite :-) the steak was perfectly cooked, and the flavours all worked so well together. The salsa verde was perfect, and I wish I could buy some to take home with me. A must-go spot if you're in Laguna! read more

The Taco Stand - Salsa bar - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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This taco stand has a lot going for it! I appreciate the limes, salsas etc being self serve off to the side. That's perfection to me! The tacos were delicious! Seating is a bit cramped, they could ditch a few tables to make it more comfortable but we overall loved this taco stand! It's very loud which was fine for us, but skip with small kids who get overwhelmed with loud places. Get the chips and guacamole, and try out all the salsas at the self serve bar! read more

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The Taco Stand is such a must try spot!! Parking is limited and so is seating. It's always crowded with a long line from when we have gone. BUT let me tell you that's it's definitely worth trying. There is a reason the line is long. The tacos are amazing , fresh, and delicious. You can even watch them making them which is fun and passes the time. The Al Pastor taco you have to try ! It's a small place with some outdoor seating and lots of staff. We also recommend the churros which are thick and not crunchy. It's sooo good and we will be coming back read more

The Taco Stand - Al pastor and chicken tacos - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I always thought this was more of a white person kind of place but you know it's not too shabby. It's actually the perfect spot to have at Laguna beach. The lines can get long but they do go by quick, also seating is kind of limited. We got the carne asada burrito, grilled chicken taco, and shrimp taco, and grilled fish taco. All in all, some pretty flavorful tacos. It's more on the chill shack vibes so it's perfect to just chill and grab some food here. read more

The Taco Stand - Salsa bar - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I love tacos & these were amaze balls! Service wasn't anything to write home about but the food makes this well over 5 stars! We went big...burritos, tacos, guac, chips, anything on the menu, we ordered it! And the only picture is of the darn menu! The food was enjoyed so much that I didn't get one picture! So go get it to see for yourself:) The only things that were not greatest...parking is challenging, always a line (because of the good food), limited seating area & crowded/hard to get salsa bar. But worth the challenge. Try this restaurant. read more

The Taco Stand - Menu - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

First time here and I'm a huge fan now!! We arrived at 1:40. They have plenty of help and you could see many orders to go. By the time we left, the place was pretty full. The service was wonderful. We didn't wait more than 8 minutes for our hot, delicious food! It was so good we just dug right in and forgot to take pictures. All the pics on the reviews will show you how amazing the food is. I had the best fish taco ever! Plenty of fresh, hot crispy fish. The tortillas are so yummy! My husband had the carne asada taco and a pollo taco. The carne asada is the best ever! Very juicy and tender. He liked that taco the best. All made fresh to order. Nothing had been sitting around waiting to be put in the tacos. My husband said the guacamole was outstanding. We loved their salsa bar. So many choices including fresh limes and a chipotle crema. Mmmmmmmmm!! I went on line to see if there were other locations and I was thrilled to discover they are located in many of the places I visit. Can't wait to try other locations. On top of all these good points, their prices are excellent!! What a rare find now a days. High quaitly, fresh food, made to order at a good price. Wow! You must try The Taco stand!! read more

The Taco Stand - Carne asada taco. SO GOOD!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I've been here a few times when I'm on this side of town versus the Aliso Viejo location, but sad to say this location has only been subpar for all of my visits so far. I walk in usually nights and it's dead. The service is non-existent as the employees behind the counter seem to ignore you so I usually have to start the conversation as to why I'm there (???). I did a custom al pastor burrito last time and added a few things like beans, sour cream, etc. and they missed the sour cream and added rice. I personally don't like rice in my burritos.. so it kind of ruined the meal for me. The rest of the burrito was good though. Anyways, after visiting the Mission Viejo location numerous times, I believe this spot has a lot of potential with better management. read more

There's a small parking lot and street parking available. The food was good and affordable. The Baja fish is mostly batter and very little fish. The spicy shrimp taco was good. The burritos are big sizes and very filling. I like the self service salsa bar, but I noticed people took a long time to get their salsas and it held up the wait. read more

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Always a long line, locals and visitors alike, this joint is legit! Having grown up eating street tacos & burritos in LA my whole life, I consider myself a good judge when it comes to Cali-Mex food. I honestly want expecting much, especially in Laguna Beach...I was wrong. The Taco Stand is legit. Their Cali burrito, which consists of your choice of meat along with guacamole, fires, and normal burrito fixins, it always hits the spot. Be prepared to grip this burrito with 2 hands cuz it's big & heavy! For light eaters, definitely can share. AND, for only $10.81...I know, odd price, you get so much bang for the dollar, which is hard to find now when an $18 burrito is common place. The sauce bar offers cilantro sauce, which is creamy and my favorite, a chipotle sauce, and pickled onions & jalepenos. I always order the same thing so I can't comment on their tacos, but would fully expect them to be just as delicious. Seating and parking can be challenging, particularly when crowded. Would highly recommend! read more

The Taco Stand - Cali burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We stumbled upon this place when our usual Laguna taco spot was closed, and quickly realized it was the exact place we had been hearing about for months. So I am not exaggerating when I say fate brought us here us here! The chill vibe was perfect for us, and the food did not disappoint. Good people and great service sealed the deal ... we already can't wait to go back! Here's what we got: - Carne asada burrito - Mar y tierra (surf & turf) burrito - Mushroom taco - Camaron (spicy shrimp) taco - Pollo asado (grilled chicken) taco - Corn on the cob - Churros - they are actually perfect! Literal rave reviews from everyone, even our very picky 15 year old. They did not miss! Wish we got more photos, but we were grubbin ... hope you enjoy as much as we did! read more

The Taco Stand - Mushroom , Camaron (spicy shrimp) , & Pollo asado - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Tacos: 4.25 out of 5 Ordered 3 tacos (spicy shrimp, pollo asado, & carne asada). Fresh tortilla, well seasoned, & cooked well. I enjoyed the shrimp & asada the most. Service: 3.5 out of 5 Waited over 25 mins for tacos during the lunch hour. Management should really consider hiring more employees to handle both the in store & take out orders Environment: 4 out of 5 Fast casual taco spot. Overall: 4 out of 5 The fresh tortilla is a huge selling point. Beware you may have a long wait. read more

The Taco Stand - Carne asada - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Glad to see The Taco Stand has multiple locations. I love the food and it makes it very convenient. The burritos aren't stuffed with beans and rice like most Mexican restaurants. The price is also amazing. It's a small parking lot, but cars are usually coming and going frequently. The California burrito and the Mar Y Tierra which are my favorites. Their food is the closest I can get to the ones in San Diego (since that was their initial location). Service is fast and there's some seating outside so I could sit outside with my dog. Definitely coming again! read more

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The Taco Stand has multiple locations in Orange County, and they have been around for a while, so I finally got around to trying it. The Laguna Beach location has a small parking lot, and there's a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. It's not the cleanest seating area, but it gets the job done. The prices are very fair, especially for the area. We ordered the Pescado burrito and the California burrito. My husband enjoyed his California burrito, but I was quite disappointed in my Pescado burrito. There was fish at the top and bottom of the burrito, but the entire middle was full of cabbage. Additionally, all of the sauce sunk to the bottom, so it was pretty tasteless until I was almost done eating it. They really need to distribute the fillings better throughout the burrito. Based on my experience, I would not come back. read more

The Taco Stand - Pescado burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Hector and Elizabeth are the best so kind and always smiling this place is a must to check out the food is amazing and fresh made to order I get the Cali burrito with al pastor and the churros they have tons of fresh salsas to choose from I love the creamy green sauce!! Come early because it gets busy and the prices cant be beat especially for the area :) literally for less than a meal at jack in the box read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel. As a convenience, I decided to give "The Taco Stand" a try. I ordered the carne asada burrito. This was my first experience with brand, so I ordered it without customization. Per the menu description, it's "flame grilled angus steak (angus beef), guacamole, beans, tomato and salsa". It cost a little under $10.50. Per their website, The Taco Stand is a small chain of restaurants, with 16 locations scattered across the United States (CA, NV, TX & FL). I think this helps explain the taste. The positive is the steak was very good. It was marinated well; it was tender, while still providing a nice chewing experience. Otherwise, the burrito's overall taste was mild--almost bland. I suspect because they operate in different markets, they are trying to appeal to the greatest common denominator. Their salsa bar allows the diner to ultimately determine the taste. In California, we have access to so many styles of Mexican cooking. The Taco Stand's taste profile (for the burrito) isn't particularly distinct; but it is a safe choice, especially if you do not like strong flavors, or if spicy food irritates your stomach. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining. The indoor dining is nice; the outdoor dining is nice, too. The only share I have about outdoor dining here is that the restaurant sits at an intersection, with a signal light. There are people who cruise PCH on motorcycles with loud exhausts. If you dislike this sort of noise pollution, eat inside. read more

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Perfect taco fix! Excellent service, delicious food, and fabulous sauces, and salsa to choose from. The tortilla chips are to die for.

The Taco Stand is a reliable choice for a reasonably priced meal in upscale Laguna Beach. Housed in the historical building of a former Taco Bell, this chain is always bustling. Tacos are $4-$5 each and burritos are $10-$12. You can help yourself to their salsa bar. I ordered three tacos - pollo asado, grilled fish and al pastor. My grilled fish taco had a gigantic piece of fish that was longer than the tortilla! My faves were the grilled fish and the pollo - the al pastor was pretty skimpy on the meat. There's indoor and outdoor seating (indoors can be a little stuffy). Got my food to go and walked a block to the beach instead. Food takes a while to be ready, so I had time to watch the staff at work. The woman working the counter was fantastic! She greeted every customer with a smile. I can see why this place is so popular! read more

The Taco Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Taco Stand is definitely one of my all time favorite spots, especially for their carne asada burrito. I love that their meat is grilled chopped steak. It has such great flavor and is a very good portion. The combination of flavors and textures is absolutely bomb. Their salsas are fantastic too, and you have to try the salsa verde. The chips and guac are classic must haves, and their fries are surprisingly good too. Just a heads-up, this location specifically is a bit small and parking is very limited, so keep that in mind when you visit. read more

The Taco Stand - carne asada burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Best burrito in town. Pamala was so friendly when receiving our order as well! I love this place so much read more

The Taco Stand - Mar y tierra burrito, baja taco, churros - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

okay confused why they only have 4 stars?! this place was so good! Small shop, but packed! With people. I ordered a coke, Baja fish tacos, and churros and guess what only $13! Is that a joke, no I am being serious. And everything is made fresh, and not using cheap ingredients. The tacos so good, really messy and big. Fish was perfectly fried! The churros- not your normal Costco churros. These were homemade, fried and tossed in sugar. They were perfect! Overall, I will come back here! read more

The Taco Stand - Baja Fish Tacos, Coke - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Third time I've ordered from here and figured this deserves this review. my order which was a burrito was filled with greasy cheese , all 3 TIMES!! when ticket clearly doesn't say add any cheese. Kitchen staff needs to get it together. Clearly don't know how to follow simple directions read more

The Taco Stand - A Must Every Time Wow--there's honestly nothing bad to say about The Taco Stand. My wife and I first discovered this gem while staying in San Diego. We had just checked into our room at the Marriott Vacation Club and noticed a line out the door of this little place across the street. That's always a good sign, so we made sure to stop in--and we were blown away by how good the food was. Fast forward to this past Cinco de Mayo, we were staying in Newport Coast and spotted another Taco Stand location. No question where we were having dinner that night! I ordered the Al Pastor taco and the Baja taco, both served on fresh, homemade tortillas they make right there in the restaurant. I also grabbed a margarita from the cooler, which paired perfectly with the food. The moment I took the first bite of my Baja taco, I knew we'd made the right decision--again. The flavors are just on point, and the quality is consistent. They also make all of their sauces in-house, and there's a self-serve station where you can help yourself to whatever you like. The selection is great, and the marinated red onions they offer are amazing--super flavorful and the perfect topping for just about anything. One small hiccup--the fish in my Baja taco only covered about half the tortilla. I went up to the counter and showed them, and without hesitation, they told me to enjoy that one and said they'd make me another one right away. Great service and great attitude. The prices are incredibly reasonable. Three tacos came to under $13, and the margarita was about $9. For fresh, handmade, flavorful food like this, it's a steal. Fun fact about this location: it used to be an old Taco Bell that had to close down due to issues in the area. A few years later, it reopened as The Taco Stand--and what a comeback. They've turned it into something truly special. If you're anywhere near one of their locations, go. The food, atmosphere, and service make it a can't-miss spot. read more

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Never had I come to a taco stand location and they lose my order. They lost my order and we waited almost one hour for my food, despite asking them for updates and one of the guys constantly said "it'll be ready soon." Finally when we asked a different worker for an update, he had to enter a new order since they couldn't find it. read more

The Taco Stand in Laguna Beach is a popular, high-energy Baja-style taqueria known for its authentic Tijuana-inspired street food and fresh, handmade tortillas. Located on Pacific Coast Hwy, it occupies the historic site of a former Taco Bell and is a favorite for both locals and beach-goers looking for a high-quality, affordable meal. read more

The Taco Stand - Fish ya o & carne asada taco. - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

we love the taco stand in orange so was hoping this location has the same standards but unfortunately not :( discovered a hair in the steak quesadilla. the tacos were good, however. the churros are freshly made however it was a little undercooked for my liking, still tasted like raw dough in the center, without being more airy and light. like uncooked pancake batter. there is a parking lot but it felt like it fed most of the employee vehicles more than customers? just wished the location was a little better maintained with peppiness. not to mention the table / floors were at one point really dirty... and the bathroom soap ran out and was not refilled. read more

Hands down the best tacos I've had in my life--and I don't say that lightly. I've eaten tacos everywhere from food trucks to sit-down spots, and this stand absolutely blew me away. The tortillas tasted fresh and had that perfect slight char that tells you they know what they're doing. The meat? Unreal. I ordered the carne asada and al pastor, and both were ridiculously flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The asada was tender with crispy edges, and the al pastor had that perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory. And let's talk about the salsa... wow. The red salsa had serious heat but still packed amazing flavor, and the green salsa was fresh, creamy, and addictive. I found myself putting it on everything. The toppings were fresh, simple, and exactly how tacos should be--cilantro, onions, lime, and pure perfection. No unnecessary extras trying to distract from how good the actual taco is. On top of that, the service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell these people take pride in their food, and it shows in every bite. I genuinely sat in my car after eating and thought about ordering more before driving home. That's how good this place is. If you're anywhere nearby and you don't stop here, you're making a huge mistake. Easily 5 stars--this taco stand just raised my standards forever." read more

WOW. I can't get enough of this place. The California burrito is crazy good; somehow the French fries stay crispy and add great texture to the burrito. The bean and cheese burrito, though, is my guilty pleasure. Al pastor and shrimp tacos are my go-tos, doused with a hefty amount of the cilantro crema and pickled onions. Don't forget the churros! read more

The Taco Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The tacos were amazing especially with the sauces!! My favorite was the chicken and the pork--the carne asada was good too but not as good as the others. read more

The Taco Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The food was very good and reasonably priced. Long line & limited tables. We got Baja fish taco, carne asada, el pastor, spicy shrimp taco, & surf/turf fries. They were generous with portions, especially with cheese & avocados on the fries. They make their own tortillas there. They have something that looks like a pasta maker except it makes the tortillas. I liked their tortillas & ate them all. (I often dont eat the tortillas as they are too filling. But these were good!!!) They have a salsa bar next to the fountain drink machine. Ankther long kine for the salsa & the restroom. Securing a table felt like survival test. Some rude lady tried to take the table my husband got after asking the previous party if they were almost finished & confirming they were. The rude woman said "i saw it from over there". Some people are just rude & not too bright. She hadn't even ordered the food yet nor her party there yet. She sat at the table with us looking quite unpleasant. I said, "we can share a table & enjoy the food". No reaction or sign of civility. Whatever. So we ignored her from then on. Eventually she moved to another table but still didn't order food until we finished our food and were leaving. (Her friend arrived then). Just be polite to others & dont show your ugliness when people are trying to enjoy their Sunday afternoon. So except for the woman who behaved poorly, it was a delicious & enjoyable meal. We will definitely come back. Maybe on a weekday? Hope the wait will be less then. read more

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Really friendly staff. Glad Laguna has a new hot spot. Thankful for the churros and the guac. We will be back for taco Tuesday night!

Not gonna lie, I was resistant to trying this place out because I miss the old Taco Bell. Funny enough, I was recommended this spot while out of the county. Word of this chain has spread. So glad I finally gave it a chance, because the food is fantastic every time, and I've been to a few locations. I go for the shrimp tacos and a beer, but sometimes I'll get a burrito to go. They also have breakfast burritos in the AM, which I don't think you can order online. Service is serviceable. Can take a while to get your food sometimes. Best to go when out-of-town crowds are at a minimum, as there's not a ton of seating during busy hours. read more

This place is hands down so amazing. The beans are the best. The tacos are insane. I moved away from SoCal and this place makes me regret the move almost more than the weather. Prices are cheap and portions are huge!!! Salsa bar is unmatched. I have no idea why they have 4 stars it should be 5. read more

The Taco Stand - Bean and cheese burrito (my fav), carne asada and al pastor taco, and a Mar y tierra burrito. - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This place has delicious tacos!!!! The dinning area was cozy and cute. The cashier, David, was helpful with recommendations :)

Constantly busy but it was less busy while we were walking by & my husband has been wanting to try it, so we stopped in. VERY humid inside! Almost intolerable. Food took a little bit but my shrimp taco was delicious. I love that the chili area has grilled onions. My husband liked the carne asada but said he's had better. I'd come back again to try their fish tacos & get shrimp again. read more

The Taco Stand - Shrimp taco - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great location with a simple menu. You order at the counter and can either take it to go or eat in the small dining area inside or outside. The food is made right in front of you, and the staff is excellent. I tried the street corn and a California burrito both were outstanding, with their own unique twist on authentic Mexican flavors. read more

The Taco Stand - Making food - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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This place was busy! I got a carne asada taco & my wife a taco de camaron the meat was good I just wish they let it get a little crisp but overall it was really good & tender! My wife said her shrimp taco was really good also! The service was good the ambience was nice also. Seating is limited on a busy day like today but they have plenty though. My wife said this was a good upgrade from the old Taco Bell that used to be here but I just wish they would've left the old architecture from the old school Taco Bell building!. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

The Taco Stand - Small restaurant used to be the old Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Loveeeeee their tacos !!!! Staff is great. Tacos yummmy!!! My son loves these anytime he is in town this is his go to taco place.