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    The Taco Stand

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Michael S.

    Órale, órale! This is my favorite taco spot in OC and it's a bit better than Los Cholos too. Been coming here for years now, the consistency and quality still remain the same and delicious. Never had a bad taco here, so you know they be putting up the good work. Came in last night, and no, they don't have Taco Tuesday specials, but I will still pay for those bomb ass tacos because it's definitely worthwhile. The whole place was pack and lit up with bright lights. It's by Chapman University, so you gonna see lots of students coming by too. The staff there were also friendly and patient. The lady in the back was nice to cut up new fresh limes for me. Always a good vibe here! It was random seeing some of my homies here too the other day. Just goes to show how popping it is! I got two el pastor and one carne asada, and my partner got a Baja fish and the mushroom taco. Everything a 5/5. Their homemade corn tortilla is on a different level and not soaked in oil. The texture is good. The meat is good quality too and very tender/juicy. My favorite one was the el pastor with those pineapple bites. The mushroom taco on the other to my surprise was quite tasty! All the sauces are bomb, but I really like the super spicy one, the green one, and orange one. You gotta try every sauce to see what matches your palate. The pickle onion was tangy enough and had pepper on it for a nice kick. The guac and chip is so good and well seasoned. Just wished there was more guac in the small cup. You guys gotta come thru for some good tacos and good vibes. Like LeBron always say, "TACOO TUESSZDAY!" lol.

    CARNE ASADA BURRITO
    Annie L.

    For a Sunday at 1:30pm it was crazy crowded. Like no personal space type of crowded. People would stand next to you and hover waiting for a place to sit, so overly crowded. Very small location, and parking is tough to get with paid parking everywhere. I do love the salsa bar, with variety of salsa options. The mild avocado salsa is the best! Also jalapeños and pickled onions available. The carne asada burrito comes with meat, beans and salsa. The churros are so warm, soft crunchiness and the glaze (condensed milk goodness) it comes with is heaven!

    Carne asada
    Angela M.

    What a great spot! Walked in and was immediately greeted by Ricky. He was so welcoming and friendly. Amazing customer service!! We tried tacos de pollo, pescado, are asasa and al pastor. All of them were delicious. Fresh salsa options and limones. And can't forget the churros!! Thanks for a great experience Ricky!

    BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO
    Tiffany T.

    Parking is a nightmare, but finding seating in the restaurant is worse. Ordered a bean and cheese burrito, it only has one bite of cheese. Took 45 minutes for food to be ready and everyone that ordered their food after us got it before us. I've been to the Taco Stand in Vegas and went back multiple times because it was so good. I won't be back to this location as the entire experience was bad.

    Austin M.

    The Taco Stand is easily my favorite taco spot in the OC. Even when it's busy, the service is consistently quick, making it a super easy go-to. A huge highlight is that they actually include avocado on the tacos, which really sets them apart. They also have a great salsa selection at the bar so you can dial in the flavor exactly how you like it. Definitely a solid 5-star spot if you're looking for quality and efficiency.

    Al Pastor Taco
    Carrie Z.

    I tried the Al Pastor taco, and for $5 (including tax and tip), it was a win. Al Pastor: The flavors were actually on point, so much so that I was ready to go back and order a second one. Salsa Bar: They have a self-service salsa bar where everything tasted fresh and well-made. The Experience: It's a straightforward, solid spot. The only thing is that the tables were not clean.

    California Burrito and Volcan Al Pastor
    Chalo P.

    Might be my favorite tacos in SoCal. Hand made tortillas, good quality meat, great salsas, closest thing to a TJ taco that you will find in SoCal. Can't forget about the great staff, Ernesto is always making sure we are taken care of.

    Shrimp Burrito- Very good- 4 stars
    Mary D.

    The Taco Stand originated in San Diego, and made its way to Orange County in 2019. This location is in the Orange Circle next to Snooze AM Eatery. I tried their Shrimp Burrito $10.50. The service was good and our food came out quickly. The only thing about the shrimp burrito is it did not come with any beans or rice, just shrimp and cabbage, but the chipotle sauce was good. I look forward to coming back and trying their variety of tacos and quesadillas. This place has a straightforward menu with good food. They also have a salsa bar with condiments for your food. There is a lot of seating, but they get very busy at lunchtime and fill up fast. Happy eating! Yelp Review #5- 2026

    Delicious mexican food tastes authentic! Huge fan of the asada fries and tacos. This is a spot we come to often! Ernesto helped us with cleaning and good hosts!

    CARNE ASADA FRIES
    Sage S.

    Parking is on the street but I found some okay on a Monday night. Indie is decorated nicely, I like the retro casual feel with high ceilings. I ordered the California burrito & the pastor taco. The California burrito was massive & delicious, I got some extra sour cream on the side & added some green salsa inside. The pastor taco was delicious as well. I liked the salsa bar. My friend got the carne asada fries & loved them. The staff were all very nice & friendly. The food did take around 20 minutes which wasn't bad but remember to be patient as they do hand make everything. Would definitely come back again.

    CARNE ASADA FRIES
    Adrian R.

    In town for daughters gymnastics! Came here because a lady that was coming out told us we would referee not eating here. Disclaimer: we are from San Antonio, TX. We know tacos . My daughter has 2 Aplastot , my wife had a burrito, I had grilled pescado, and we had asada fries. I'm going to describe my experience as my daughter and wife inhaled there's ( must be good !!! :-) The grilled pescado tacos were cooked very well, seasoned, and a perfect portion for the corn tortilla. With a fresh cabbage and a light sauce on top. Had I not ordered the Asada Fries I would still be a little hungry ( I'm greedy though). The Asada fries where well seasoned with melted cheese and beef. I did enjoy the tacos here and it is a legit spot. Not Texas but it will do.

    MAR Y TIERRA FRIES
    Christopher R.

    I was on a work trip and was looking for a place to eat for dinner. I found this place through Yelp. I ordered the Mar y Tierra fries. The fries had shrimp, carne asada, guacamole, cheese, chipotle sauce on top of fries. The fries were delicious, the shrimp and carne asada were cooked to perfection. The meats with the guacamole, chipotle sauce and cheese were the perfect combination with the fries. The meal was very filling and delicious. Customer service was great. The restaurant ambiance is customer service friendly. The menu has great selection on the menu. This is a great place to go for great tasting Mexican food.

    Carne asada is dope
    Jennifer C.

    Tacos here are delicious and you can also swap to flour tortilla of corn is not your vibe. I usually get carne asada or mushroom tacos, and 2 tacos is pretty filling for me. The salsa bar can be slow depending on how packed it is. The portion cups are only so small and there's so much variety of items to get so line can get clogged pretty easily. They also do catering! My friend has catered for her baby shower before and can confirm the quality is just as good and holds up well.

    CARNE ASADA QUESADILLA

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    18 days ago

    Ernesto provided great customer service. Great taco shop clean and very professional staff. Excited to be come back!!

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    1 month ago

    amazing food, great staff, make sure to ask for noah for the best service, interior is very nice and clean.

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    More accessible than the costa mesa location. Tacos and burritos are tasty and whichever meat you choose is a good one; even the mushroom!

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    Ask the Community - The Taco Stand

    Im allergic to pork. Is there cross contamination with the el pastor when I order other types of food?

    yes

    Do you have a taco Tuesday deal?

    Nah

    This place is closed?

    Nope - still open as far as I know.

    What kind of fish is used in the baja taco?

    For our Baja Taco we use swai fish that is battered.

    Do they have any Taco Tuesday specials?

    What's the capacity of the store and are there taco Tuesday specials?

    Capacity is small, approx 25 people maybe.

    Why is there no phone number?

    714-941-9164

    Is there taco Tuesday deals?

    Yes

    Are the corn tortillas and chips 100 percent gluten free?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Our tortillas are 100% gluten free. As are the chips, however the chips are fried in the same fryer that we fry our fries which are battered. So the chips do have some cross contamination with gluten products.

    Do you have Taco Tuesday specials?

    Yes they do

    What's the phone number to Orange, CA's The Taco Stand? Website no info and hasn't been updated

    No phone number just online orders that started, something new

    Can I substitute anything to make this vegan?

    Yes

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    The cellar table
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    Out of the Avila's locations; Orange does the Grande Taco Salad best!!
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    We came in last night at 8:30. I had put in a reservation on Yelp ahead of time just in case there…read morewas a wait. When we got there, I let the server know but it didn't seem to matter because he didn't ask my name or time, he just seated us. That works for me! Glad we didn't have to wait, we had to make it a fast meal! We waited about 5 minutes before we were greeted by our waitress. I had seen they had just started serving the soft serve margaritas on their IG and I was SUPER excited to order one! I asked our waitress (Rosie) what flavors were available and she had to ask someone else. Ok, no worries, they had mango and strawberry. I asked for a swirl. My husband ordered a shot of patron anejo sherry cask. She did not seem to understand what he was asking for even though it was an item listed on the menu. He repeated himself a couple times and even pointed to it on the menu before she said "I'll have to check with the bar" she took the rest of our order which consisted of another cocktail, the empanadas, and an order of enchiladas. She left for a bit and came back saying they had his tequila. Then another waitress came back a few moments later asking how he wanted his tequila. After our order was in, we received our chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious! Not too long after, my empanadas came out and they were overdone. Burnt. The pastry was bitter, but not just because it was overcooked, but because it seems like the oil was old. The filling wasn't what I was expecting, but it was tasty. My husband's enchiladas were good. I had one bite. After our meal, husband ordered one more cocktail and the dessert chimichanga. Same bitter oil taste on the chimichanga, I wasn't a fan. When we were brought the check, it turns out we were overcharged for the tequila. We brought it up to the waitress and she told him he ordered a different one when he had repeated "patron anejo sherry cask" to her multiple times. I don't even know if there's more than one sherry cask tequila on the menu! Anyway, she was able to adjust the bill to charge us for the correct tequila but the husband still didn't get to drink the tequila he wanted. Oh well.

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    Cool bar area and good music
    Cool bar area and good music
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    Dining room
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    Cakes pastry
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