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    The Taco Station

    4.5 (315 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Carne Asada nachos
    Vanessa R.

    A great find near the Santa Ana Zoo! It's located inside a convenient/liquor store so you can walk around while you're waiting for your food to be freshly made. We really enjoyed the tender meats, specifically the Carne, Asada and Cabeza. California burrito, quesadilla, nachos, all with fresh green and red salsa, it was all great. Unfortunately, there isn't really a space to eat. Only three 2-person tables outside.

    Yummy burritos
    Kent V.

    Love their chicken burritos here. You can taste the cilantro and onions they put in it. I always add guac to mine. Burritos are super filling and soft. Decent size and price.

    elote / roasted corn
    Kyra L.

    Good food, Tacos are okay in comparison to local food trucks. Elote is so good. Expect the wait to be very long and for it to be packed in there. They allowed my pup to come in but we chose to wait for our food outside because it was so busy. Good if you want a variety of mexican food

    Christian E.

    Gas station tacos? Absolutely. The taco station is a quick place to grab your food while relaxing outside we got aguachiles, and three tacos: tongue, head, and a jerky style taco. Everything was amazing and fast. Definitely worth going.

    Nice day to sit outside.
    Val G.

    I saw this place on one of the social media apps and wanted to try it when I was in the area. It was really good, I loved the Azteca taco with Cecina, which was a thin flank steak. I know Cecina as jerky but this is NOT dried. It was fresh and delicious. It's located in a small market, meat market and taco/burrito stand and they have some seating outside. You can enjoy whatever you buy to drink with your food. I don't know if they would allow you to drink alcohol outside, now that I think about it. There were some officers getting their lunch so I would have to ask. The ladies taking our order were super nice and the food came out quickly.

    Justin K.

    The only reason why I heard about this place was because a coworker recommended this place to me. I went with a different coworker and when I arrived, I was both surprised and not surprised. I heard it was in a gas station but man, it was not the nicest of locations. I went into the convenient store and there it was, the taco station on the left corner of the store. Ordering was a little confusing at first since there isn't a cash register. However, the person told me to place my order and pay at the cashier for the gas station convenience store. No big deal. All quirks of this place. As for the food, it was mostly delicious. I will say, the tacos tasted good, the meat was delicious, and the consumé (I don't know how it's spelled haha) was good! The only reason why I'm knocking down a star was that one of the tacos had an excessive amount of caked on burnt crumbs from the dirtiness of the griddle. I peeled off a decent amount of it, but it wasn't appealing to see on my tacos. Other than that, everything else was good. I'll probably come back again!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Nathan L.

    Must try spot yes it's in a liquor store shop around while you wait and it's usually down by then. Carne asada fries are the best

    Pollo Burrito w/ Cheese
    Lydia B.

    This hit the spot. Ever catch yourself thinking "im feelin tacos rn"?? Go HERE. Fast, delicious, and cheap. Inside of a gas station, so no real spot to sit, but good parking! The burrito was huge but i housed it. They give you salsa on the side which was really good, but they give you small cups of em so maybe ask for double if u can. I will be coming here for my taco fix from now on, and YOU SHOULD TOO! ((I cant speak to their chips... if they have any. I didnt check, to be honest.))

    Jimmy S.

    The tacos were good, I got the azteca taco that had cecina with the cactus, the asada and cabeza. The cabeza was soft, the asada was ok the cecina was pretty good along with the catcus. The salsas were also decent. It's in a market station so you can grab your own drinks and snacks too. The staff was nice and helpful with the choices on the menu. The seating is outside with a couple of propped umbrellas which is nice during the hot days. Overall decent place.

    Chicken and carne asada taco
    Desiree M.

    Came for tacos! Found this place on whim for tacos. One chicken one asada. Good size tacos and amazing red salsa. I tried both green and red, and the red is where it's at. My bf also had birria and those were amazing !

    snacks we purchased while we waited
    Layla I.

    This taco spot is located inside a convenience store that also has a carnicería, liquor, and a panadería selection. We got an asada burrito, asada fries, 2 taco plate, & an agua de tamarindo. The food was overall good but I wouldn't go out of my way for them. I did really like the agua de tamarindo though and I would probably go back just for that and maybe try the birria next time. Service was good, the lady taking our order was friendly but I would suggest you double check your receipt, and that it is written correctly bc where they take your order is not the same area you pay. The lady had written down $36.50 on our order receipt and with tax at the register it was $39 They did have a lot of different snacks and drinks to choose from and I was pretty excited they stock barebells protein bars here! Sadly the chamoy candy I got had melted together but they also have other brands.

    Rock that came in my wife's burrito.

    First time trying this place Ordered a taco, burrito and nachos. The cecina meat on the taco was soft and flavorful. The meat and toppings on the nachos were good. The nacho chips were about 90-% burnt. The burrito was ok until my wife bit into a rock. Salsas are good. Overall horrible first experience.

    Two Carne Asada and two chicken tacos
    Garth R.

    Great quick tacos and more. Inside The Station Market, stopping to grab a lottery ticket and was hungry so I checked out the menu and took a chance. Two gals behind the counter were friendly and helpful choosing what to get. Grabed two carne tacos and two chicken tacos, after they showed me the meat. Great amount on me and the tacos and the typical cilantro and onions. Salsa were good both of rojo and Verde and three nice juicy slices of lime and some salt. Also threw a couple nice roasted peppers in my meal which really heated it up a bit. Seat in front are nice with umbrellas and shade and there's more seating in the back of the front is filled up. Next time I'm at Alex's tires getting my work done, I'll definitely stop in again.

    Pollo asado only on weekends - the aroma was intoxicating!

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    15 days ago

    Great Tacos! Service was great and Ambiance was good! Would definitely visit this spot.

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    18 days ago

    Whatever you order is bomb. Fast service and an ambiance that doesn't try to wow you. Just what you want from your favorite Mexican spot.

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    Great food , great service ! The most unexpected location- don't nice and friendly people

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    Ask the Community - The Taco Station

    Do they have taco tuesday?

    No, they do not.

    Do you serve posole?

    If you mean Pozole, no I don't think so. It's not on their menu but you can call and find out ! It's a traditional Mexican Soup or Stew made from Hominy, and meat. Then it's seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce, onions and cheese !

    Is there seating inside?

    No -as of 6/29/22 visit

    Do you have taco Tuesday? If so, what are your prices?

    Hello thank you for your question ! All of our promotions are posted on our Instagram (@thetaco.station)

    Birria de res o chivo?

    Birria de res

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    Taco Mesita

    Taco Mesita

    4.1
    (768 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $

    The tacos here are on another level, made with blue corn tortilla along with their meats all wood…read morefired. The chicken taco is delicious, with happy hour deals either in the early morning 7-8AM, or late night 9PM-close. Margaritas and tacos are a great deal during HH and or Tuesdays! The staff are always very welcoming, engaging and warm, eager to help at any chance give. The ambience is easy going, but with a large groups there is only one main option to seat due to cemented/pre-arranged seats. Blankets and heat lamps are provided for the evening just in case. Always a treat to either return and eat in person or to pickup to go. Burritos are also a great option from Taco Mesita!

    I'm going to start this review by saying we go here often and we love the food. Quality is great…read moreand flavor is there. The drive through can take a bit , but it's not fast food so that has never bothered me. My one gripe, and it's enough for me to knock 2 stars, is their stinginess with salsa. Only Mexican restaurant I've ever been where they are vehemently stingy with their salsa. Order chips and pay close to $5 after tax and you get a solid amount of chips, but they only allow you 2 salsa and half the time they barely fill the salsa containers (honestly sometimes like 1/4 full which is less than an ounce of salsa). Again, it's literally the only Mexican food restaurant I've ever been to that limits you on salsa and it's not even reasonable. And this last time I went finally sent me over the edge because they charged me extra for salsa because I wanted more and I finally agreed to just pay up only to get home and realize half the containers were less than half full. Honestly unacceptable. And on top of that I'm a frequent customer that will tip a few bucks every time even though I'm not dining in and I continuously get screwed on the salsa.

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    Side seating (have kids chair)
    Side seating (have kids chair)
    Woodfired Steak Tacos
    Woodfired Steak Tacos
    The owner is also owner of Taco Mesa. This has a drive through.

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    The owner is also owner of Taco Mesa. This has a drive through.
    Tacos El Bandido Express

    Tacos El Bandido Express

    4.2
    (359 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    I've been here about 3 times already and this place has not disappointed! I drive out from long…read morebeach just for this spot because it's halal friendly and they have sooo many great options! Each time the quality is consistent and on par. The service is great, attentive, and friendly. I absolutely love how they have the interior decorated currently due to the World Cup. It just makes it so much more lively and fun. My go to is the classic birria soft taco. It's so simple, but so good. They don't skimp out on the meat here at all. The taco is full of birria and you can add your own toppings (cilantro, onion, salsa etc) from the salsa bar. It just tastes so comforting and flavorful each and every time!

    This spot has great queso birria tacos and tacos al gobernador. Their birria is *halal*, which is a…read morehuge plus! My husband tried their burrito and wasn't a big fan, but we both agreed that the tacos are definitely the standout menu item. My biggest shoutout goes to Lupita. She is incredibly sweet, welcoming, and made us feel right at home, like we were having dinner at a relative's house. While waiting for our food, I noticed how well she handled a busy rush with kindness, patience, and a smile for everyone. She truly works amazingly under pressure and provides exceptional customer service. We'll definitely be back for more tacos and because of Lupita. She is an absolute gem and deserves a raise!

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    Cool Wall with El Bandido, The Bandit and Salsa Bar- old condiments and yellow cucumbers
    Cool Wall with El Bandido, The Bandit and Salsa Bar- old condiments and yellow cucumbers
    10/10 highly recommended
    10/10 highly recommended
    Cali burrito ($11)

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    Cali burrito ($11)
    Navarro's Taqueria

    Navarro's Taqueria

    4.3
    (573 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I came here with my coworkers for lunch and so glad that we did. I'm disappointed that I have not…read morebeen here sooner! There is a decent size parking lot for Navarro's. It is next to a gas station. It looks like a pretty popular place during the lunch hour. It's a smaller place inside, but they do have an outdoor patio. We were able to find a small table, not too far from the front counter. Ordering at the front was easy. The staff was friendly and quick. We could see the cook grilling up the meats as we placed our order. There were at least five different salsas to choose from as well as cucumbers and a chili oil at the self-serve salsa bar. I noticed a customer in front of us ordered a kids plate which included two street tacos and rice and beans. That's what I ended up ordering with Carne Asada and chorizo. There were four or five proteins to choose from for the kids plate. I loved the grilled meats with the char flavor. It was delicious! Everything was well seasoned. I wish I would've ordered a third or maybe even a fourth taco because it was that good! I will definitely come back many times and it's going to be on our lunch rotation for sure.

    I ordered the BK breakfast burrito through Postmates since I was at work and really feeling a…read morebreakfast burrito. So I tried this out. I'm glad I did. The burrito was solid sized, I was definitely full after eating it. Great seasoned potato wedges inside, tasty egg, and plenty of bacon and sausage. Only thing with the bacon and sausage was that the bacon was actually bacon bits. I'm pretty sure they are pre bagged bacon bits, judging by the extreme salty taste...they overpowered the sausage inside so all I was really getting was bacon bits. There was supposed to be chipotle mayo inside as well, but I don't think mine had it. Or it was also overpowered by the bacon bits. Burrito was grilled on both sides and wrapped up nicely. By the time I got it, it was still super hot. The green and red salsas are also delicious.

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    Menu
    Chicken Enchiladas
    Chicken Enchiladas
    Birria Combo A

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    Birria Combo A
    Tacos Gutierrez

    Tacos Gutierrez

    4.5
    (109 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $
    Family-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    Taco Gutierrez you have my whole heart!…read more After having moved to Santa Ana last year this has become my go-to spot for tacos close by. It's hard to find a good Taco Tuesday but they do a great job helping the community and keeping the prices $1.50 for basic meats like pollo, asada, and al pastor. I personally love my lengua and this truck has some of the best I've tried! It is a bit pricier but definitely worth it given the taste/quality. A couple things about the condiments--green sauce is spicier than you think, red one is more of a salsa and not that hot. Radishes are unfortunately not very crunchy/juicy at this location so I don't get it as often as I would at other taco spots. If you're ever in a rush, they do phone orders AND DoorDash. I've done all the methods and quality stays up there each time! However, if you do wanna enjoy your tacos right after they're prepared, you can always sit at their tables next to the truck. They have quite a bit of dining space and I've never seen it too crowded to the point of having difficulty finding a spot to sit. In terms of finding the truck, you just need to turn into S Hathaway St. Very close to the train tracks. I park in any free space they have there, since the businesses are usually closed after 5pm (which is when the truck opens).

    Came here on a Tuesday. Place wasn't too crowded and we were helped promptly…read more $1.50 tacos are a bargain these days, and they were reasonably sized. I got 3 asada and they were great! Small counter with radish, cucumber, and salsas as well as some Mexican lollipops (def took a few for the road) I definitely will be coming here on Tuesdays from now on!

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    Come make your own combination.
    Come make your own combination.
    Taco Tuesday come get your tacos.
    Taco Tuesday come get your tacos.
    Tacos Gutierrez

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    Holé Molé

    Holé Molé

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Just moved here from San Diego, and this place has some fire fish and shrimp tacos. They have great…read moreservice. It's a nice little taco shop with great atmosphere and awesome deals! I was there for Wave Wednesday. Baja Fish tacos for $2 bucks and Baja Shrimp tacos for $2.50. !! Hell yeah! Tacos were loaded, batter on fish was nice and crispy, not too thick not too thin, fresh veggies, good crema and the tortillas were great. The green salsa could be better but still add another layer of flavor to the t Coming back for tacos and tall boys(Don't ask, you're not ready) The Brisket Bowl and definitely Taco Tuesday.

    Disappointing Food & Horrible Customer Service "Ordered 6…read moretacos for my wife and me, then sat in the outdoor seating area waiting for our number. We never heard it called, though we clearly heard other numbers and saw employees actively delivering food to other tables. After 15 minutes, I went inside to check on our food. Our order was just sitting on the counter. When I checked the tacos, the meat wasn't just lukewarm--it was completely cold to the touch. When I caught the cashier's eye, he just gave me a thumbs-up. When I told him the food was cold, the cashier, Irvin, immediately got defensive and told me with an attitude, 'I called the number twice.' I explained that we didn't hear it, and pointed out that staff had been bringing food out to everyone else anyway. Instead of offering a solution, he doubled down, saying, 'I heard my voice over the speakers,' giving me a 'too bad, so sad' look. When I asked him to remake the food, he completely refused, repeating that he'd called the number. Unwilling to argue with someone that unprofessional, I told him to keep the cold food and just give me a refund. He refunded the money and we left. Absolutely terrible service from Irvin--we won't be back."

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    Inside
    Fish Ensenada Burrito: Hand Battered Fish, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Crema, (NO Rice & Beans) | $11.29
    Fish Ensenada Burrito: Hand Battered Fish, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Crema, (NO Rice & Beans) | $11.29
    (3) Yellow Chiles | $0.79

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    (3) Yellow Chiles | $0.79

    The Taco Station - tacos - Updated July 2026

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