Was there on Wednesday with the group of friends? Food was amazing. Service was great and the ambiance was beautiful. can't wait to go again. read more

Our family looks forward to going to Tlaquepaque whenever we are in town. We have been going there for years now! The food is delicious! I get a veggie fajita taco salad with whole beans and add guacamole. The veggies are cooked perfectly! A great char and just the right amount of crunch. Other family members enjoy the tacos, enchiladas, chile relleno, and albondigas soup. The service is fast and friendly. The owner Rosalina came over and talked to us and she is a total sweetheart. We feel so comfortable and at home there, really cared for, which is an awesome experience at a restaurant. The ambiance is beautiful, great artwork and decorations. This place is truly a gem!!! read more

The best trio fajitas I've ever had! The chicken and shrimp were especially amazing! The vegetables were cooked to perfection! Must try!!! read more

Great food, owners are very sweet. The skinny margaritas were excellent as were the birria queso tacos, will be back! read more

It's my first time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint, I loved it. I ordered camarones à la diabla and it comes with rice and beans and a choice of flour or corn tortillas. The service was great, super attentive and very welcoming the moment you walk in. The ambiance reminds me of Mexico. It's beautiful inside. I highly recommend. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - A painting - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

First time visit with friends who know the owner. Everyone was so friendly upon arrival and the service was quick. We came for the buffet and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is colorful and well decorated with Mexican art. There was also a great mariachi band playing. All the food was delicious and I couldn't eat everything. I'll have to come back to try the rest. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

Your missing out if you have not tried Tlaquepaque, this place is on fire. The food is excellent, the service is superior and the ambiance is giving you a taste of Mexico . I got a feel of Zacatecas vibes after eating the food. The chips are made fresh to order, salsa is homemade. The Jamaica and flan are made in house as well. Brunch buffet every Sunday. Truly authentic food. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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Had a girls Sunday brunch here and it was a great experience. The service was great and the there were many food options on the buffet menu. Chilaquiles, menudo, chorizo, chili verde, rice, beans, pan dulce...the list goes on and on. My only suggestion is that the food could be served a little hotter. The owner personally greeted every table. Very friendly staff. The champagne was delicious and the Sunday live music was AMAZING! Grupo Bella, an all female music group that played your traditional mariachi hits as well as contemporary music. They were so good! read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

I had a delicious dinner and drinks with friends. The service was excellent, in a timely manner with great ambiance. A can't miss ! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Chips and Salsa, Mexican Rice & Refried Beans, Street Tacos, Chile Relleno and One Taco Plate Noise level Moderate noise read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Rib eye , garlic shrimp, grilled onions , Chile replenish halves, guacamole , tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

We cannot thank this catering team enough for everything they did for our mother's funeral services. During one of the hardest times for our family, they showed an incredible level of professionalism, compassion, kindness, and attention to detail. From the food itself (which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented) to the way they handled every little detail behind the scenes, they truly went above and beyond. They made sure our guests were taken care of, kept everything running smoothly, and brought such a calming presence throughout the entire event. What stood out most was how much they genuinely cared. This didn't feel like just another job to them. They treated our family with warmth, patience, and so much respect during an emotional day that meant everything to us. We received countless compliments from our guests about the food and service, and we will forever be grateful for the love and effort they poured into honoring our mom. If you are looking for a caterer who is not only talented but also deeply compassionate, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Truly exceptional in every way! read more

Although my surf and turf plate was delicious, there were a few restaurant issues that need to be addressed. Having a bucket to collect condensate water on the ceiling rafters is not safe. The bucket overflowed and was dripping near my seat. Our waitress seemed to have issues with refilling drinks. When asked since our glasses were empty, she threw some attitude back at my coworkers for politely asking since a significant amount of time elapsed. The service could definitely be improved, but it is enough of a deterrent to not want to come back. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Surf and turf plate - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

Came here with a large party. Chips and salsa was delicious! The guacamole was $10! But I read on Yelp that it was free....guess that's not true. But we didn't opt for the guac. There was only ONE server for the entire restaurant. The hostess helped refill chips and water. I ordered a strawberry blended margarita which was really good and refreshing! But the food took a while to come out which is frustrating when you're hungry. After waiting patiently, the food was just ok.... I ordered the Baja fish tacos, which was just ok. The fish is fried and it wasn't overcooked, but it didn't really have any taste. It came with a cabbage/tomato type slaw which I thought needed more of their chipotle mayo dressing. The "slaw" was on the dry side. The beans and rice was just ok too. The rice was super dry like some other places. The beans had some flavor, but nothing to be impressed by. We brought family that was visiting from out of town and they agreed and weren't impressed....it was just oookkkk. Sadly, we probably won't be returning. read more

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Highly recommend! We came in on Mother's Day and didn't know we needed a reservation but they accommodated us and still sat us as soon as they opened! Their sever Geraldine was amazing, she was very attentive, fast, and always asked us if we needed something more! Amazing service especially on such a busy day as today! I'm sure any other day would be just like today, 5 stars, definitely will be coming in again. read more

Easter Brunch was so good! Lots of variety that really hit! From enchiladas, tacos, sopes, beans were fantastic! Live entertainment was great. The dining area was spacious and service was excellent. Look forward to coming back read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

Talk about authentic! The flavors that they deliver is on business! I had their traditional enchiladas and their street tacos both were perfect and super delicious. 100% recommended. read more

Brunch is my favorite thing in the world! I celebrate all my special occasions at brunch spots! They recently closed my favorite place around my area so i been looking for a good authentic mexican place around.. I found this place and today was my first time going.. We absolutely loved it! Everything from the buffet was delicious!!! Everyone was so friendly and made my family and I feel so welcomed! The music was amazing! Grupo Bella was the best ive heard in a while! I definitely will be coming back and bringing the rest of my extended family! Everything was exceptional! read more

Went on a Friday morning and it wasn't packed. The waiter was cordial and service was good overall. Food was flavorful. I enjoyed the chiles rellenos and the rice was cooked perfectly. The ambience was very Mexican inspired with nice wall décor and rancheras playing. Prices were decent and I'd definitely go back. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Chiles rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

I went there for a Sunday brunch. Many dishes were freshly made right in front of you. The food was excellent! ...there were whole array of different kinds of food we could try. There was also entertainment during the brunch. It was fun listening to the music. I think music makes me digest better. The owner greeted us with a big smile and welcomed us. It is very intimate place to dine. read more

Good quality ingredients in their dishes. Carefully plated. Everything I've tried is delicious and we get tamales here at Christmas time. Usually quick service unless they are packed with diners. I think it's wonderful that the owner Rosalina volunteers so much of her time helping others in the community. read more

The food was 3.5/5 and service was 5/5. Although the food wasn't a perfect score, the service and lively ambiance made up for it. It's a cute place that'll make you feel right at home. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

I visited at Wednesday night, food was good, atmosphere was good. Service is something lack of. My waiter didn't ask me too much when he passed by me and when he took the order, he was too much in a rush but yeah, there was only one server that night. We ordered a tamale trio and the plate was hot hot! And he handed to me, I ouched and dropped it on table with a loud noisy but I didn't receive a sorry at all until to the end. I didn't give him or the restaurant a hard time, but it shouldn't happen in a restaurant, and my hand is burned. read more

Outstanding service greeted right away with chips and salsa and a well carbonated Diet Coke. The Sonora tacos are truly the best tacos I've ever put in my mouth. Are you kidding me? How can something be so delicious. Can't wait to go back. I would highly recommend the mole as well outstanding. I did not get the name of our server however he refilled our beverages frequently and made sure we were happy throughout our meal. The owners were gracious and thanked us for our patronage. read more

We went on a Sunday for mariachi music, but the music had already ended. I was in the mood for tamales, but they didn't have any that day. Guacamole and chips were tasty. I ordered the combo plate with 2 tacos and a cheese enchilada. The entree was just okay. Our waitress was kind and efficient. Prices were reasonable. The best part of the meal was the Horchatatini. read more

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I was here with my family last Sunday 7/27/25 to celebrate my sister in law's 25th birthday. This place is her favorite Mexican restaurant. I've been here once before for my birthday last December. The food and service is good. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and sat for our party of five. Our server came over promptly after taking care of guests at a nearby table. He took our drink ours while we went over the menu. Another young gentleman was busy directing staff and checking on existing customers. I assume was the manager or owner. He made sure I got my lemonade when my server forgot it. As for food my step dad ordered the chile relleno, cheese enchilada and taco plate, my mom got the ribeye asado tacos, my brother decided on the Rib eye steak while my sister in law and I got the Surf and Turf plate. My step dad had issues with his meal. There was still a good amount of seeds in his chile relleno which made it unbearable to eat and his cheese enchilada was mush. Mom enjoyed her tacos and my brother enjoyed his ribeye steak. Both his wife and I loved the Surf and Turf which consisted of skirt steak, grilled shrimp and a stuffed pepper. Overall everyone enjoyed the food except my step dad. At Least the manager/owner and our served checked up on us. I had the ribeye steak the first time here. And honestly I think they season and cook their steaks here well. I look forward to returning and recommend this place to others. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Surf and Turf - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

Ordered 4 dozen tamales for a xmas party. Placed my order and paid the week prior. Went to pick them up and they were hot and ready to go. I also ordered a half tray of rice and beans. There's a little parking lot across the street for this restaurant so it made this pick up super easy. The restaurant it self is cute, clean and each time i went there was a handful of people sitting eating. So back to the Xmas party- multiple people loved them and asked where I bought them read more

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Food is outstanding and services is amazing!!! Drinks are super strong. Best Mexican restaurant in town.

Initially went to another place up the street to have lunch but there was a 15 minute wait. I had heard of this place so we walked to the corner to try it out. We walked in and were greeted by the owner, I believe. A very sweet woman who led us to our table and immediately took our drink order. A server arrived shortly thereafter with our drink order. So far so good. I thought the food was really good. I had a traditional combo plate of a hard shelled chicken taco, a cheese enchilada, and rice and beans. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of my plate, including the rice, which I normally don't enjoy at other places. My girlfriend's daughter had the Quesabirria Tacos and absolutely loved them. She was kind enough to share one of the three with me and I was regretting not ordering it. Definitely coming back to try other dishes, as well as pick us some tamales. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

Great restaurant. Big portion of table side fresh gauc. Delicious skinny margarita with a chamoy tajin rim. Red sauce for enchiladas were so good too. Definitely will be back! read more

Tlaquepaque is located on the corner of Bradford and Santa Fe in Old Town Placentia. There's limited street parking, but they do have a private parking lot directly across the street. As soon as step inside you know you're in for a treat. From the terracotta-tiled floors to the Mexican themed wall decor AND the prompt, warm greeting from the staff, it's like you just stopped by a friend's house for some good eats and a nice visit. With lots of tempting choices on the menu, we ordered the combo plate ( chile relleno, cheese enchilada, and crispy beef taco) and the enchiladas suizas. My combo plate was excellent! The chile relleno came on its own plate, which was perfect because the enchilada and the taco were very filling. The enchilada was perfectly filled and the sauce was nicely seasoned. The taco shell was nice and crispy, the beef was moist, and the lettuce was crisp and refreshing. I took the chile relleno to go, and it was also delicious~the cheese was creamy and has a beautiful pull. My friend's plate had a nice presentation and she really enjoyed it. I can't finish the review without mentioning the chips and salsa. Nothing is more disappointing than sub-par chips and salsa. This is not the case here at Tlaquepaque. The chips are light and crispy and the salsa has just the right amount of heat. Definitely one of my top 2 favorite Mexican restaurants! read more

The restaurant is cute in an adorable business corridor. We went to listen to mariachi for my mom's bday. They had an all girl mariachi, they were amazing. The waiters were nice and attentive. The food was mediocre. It was one of the saddest looking buffets I've seen and the only buffet I've ever been to where you can't serve yourself. The "dessert" area had Oreo cookies as an option. The buffet price was $40 and if you didn't eat, like my mom, the birthday girl, you still got charged. I've been to $40 buffets near the beach with amazing food, actual desserts and live music. I quickly learned the owner was the issue. She was micromanaging her workers, and purposely being sneaky by not providing menus or prices anywhere. When we tried to ask her about child prices she dismissed us and went to go ask a waiter for kid prices, which was weird she didn't know her own prices. We ended up paying almost $200 for two small bowls of pozole, a plate of rice/beans/potatoes/chicken strips, fruit, jello, bad fruit punch, sprite and cheap mimosas with NO orange juice which was an extra cost. This is really sad bc I really support local businesses, but this is a rip off. I would have preferred to give my money directly to the mariachi and servers instead. read more

I haven't properly eaten here, but I did visit recently during Tamale Fest to purchase tamales in the restaurant and got them to-go. I was waiting in line to purchase tamales during Tamale Fest at their booth outside and a passerby told us at the end of the long line we could purchase the same tamales in the restaurant and get beans and rice. I went inside and sure enough, they had a to-go counter and line as well as their sit down restaurant. I posted their prices for their tamales (one was $5, half dozen was $ 25 and a dozen was $45) on my socials and one person responded, "Girl that's highway robbery!" Do with that info what you will, but I only buy one tamale for myself during the holidays and I can say the chicken and pork tamales were good. While waiting in line, you end up by the bar and the bartender was really good in selling drinks. I ordered a Palmoa right before I got to the register and it was good! The line inside moved fast and I'd recommend going inside for tamales during Tamale Fest. Definitely will return to try their regular menu outside of Tamale Fest! The employees were super nice and efficient and I could tell it's a tight knit staff or crew that make the experience better. read more

Friendly staff and the restaurant has plenty of sitting and plays music at a volume that you are able to carry on a conversation without having to raise your voice. The food is pretty good, my favorite was the taco dish, and their flour tortillas are so fresh. read more

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My husband stumbled upon this place just looking for a restaurant. We came in on a Sunday around 3 and the place was not busy. We really enjoyed the ambiance felt cozy and authentic. Our server was more than attentive and was kind. Starting with chips and salsa they were DELICIOUS chips were warm and crunchy and salsa had the right heat. We ordered margarita and sangria. The margarita was great and strong. The sangria had great flavor! We ordered one combo plate of enchilada and crispy taco and one order of enchiladas suiza the kiddos had bean cheese burritos. The food was DELICIOUS. The flavors were delicious and close to homemade. Everything was bursting with flavor even down to the rice and beans. We finished off strong with the churros and those also didn't disappoint they were tasty and fresh! The prices were more than reasonable and we definitely can't wait to come back! read more

We loved everything about this restaurant except the food. The atmosphere was great the staff was friendly unfortunately the food was alright and way over priced. I guess they don't have a regular food menu on Sundays just a buffet. They didn't tell us the price ahead of time and we should have asked but we never anticipated the cost and were shocked when the bill came. It was $42 per person not including tax or tip $137 for 3 people was a little insane for food that was alright at its best. read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Charges - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

We found another hidden gem. Delicious food, authentic hospitality and amazing chill atmosphere. We will be back...we want to try their buffet. read more

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We had our first experience, an amazing Sunday Brunch, there today! The food was AMAZING! Great live entertainment! Music was fabulous and the service was wonderful! We'll be back again very soon! Best brunch in OC! read more

Really enjoyed this place! Complimentary chips and salsa were so good! Guacamole amazing! And pozole was really good! Service was amazing as well, I'll definitely be coming back here. :) read more

There are few places where I can say I have been treated like family, this is one. The family that owns this has been there since 1965. The food is what the family made for holidays. I am a bit of a Mexican food snob (sorry), but when the chips, salsa, bean & rice are great your in for a treat. As they say "the devil is in the details " and no one I have ever bought here has been disappointed by food, service or feelings. read more

Service is great. The chips taste warm and the chicken tacos with sauce, beans and rice are legit! Space is comfortable and great for big groups! Juan is the best! read more

Tlaquepaque Restaurant - Chicken tacos with rice and beans plus chips and salsa (ate the salad already) - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

This place is fantastic!! The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very cute. We visited on a Sunday for their Sunday brunch and had a blast, and they had AMAZING music! Couldn't recommend this place more. read more