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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    3.6 (53 reviews)
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    Layla I.

    Visited on a Friday around 8pm, was expecting a long wait time to order because of the hype this place has gotten since it opened but surprisingly the line wasn't too long and we got the order window in under 15 minutes. The employees are efficient and the line moves quickly, we also didn't wait long for our order after we ordered, probably another 10 minutes. We ordered pastor, asada, and cabeza tacos and a burrito con queso/pastor. Decided to do the bottled drinks instead of the aguas Fresca which are a bit pricey for the size of the cup $6, imo. You can't also serve yourself onions/jalapeños, extra utensils by the pickup window. The tacos themselves already come with salsa on them but our order came with two extra salsas (red/green). There are a few tables over a canopy that are available to sit at if you want to eat there. We didn't have trouble finding a spot to sit, at the time we came. Like other reviews mentioned, the tortilla is thinner so if you order the pastor be mindful it's going to be messy/going to fall apart bc of the extra sauce from the carne and how they cook it it's more greasy. I do hope they change to a thicker tortilla at some point. My friend also really liked the cabeza tacos and said they'd go back just for that. The burrito (not pictured because we took it to go) imo a great price for the size, even if you're really hungry I think it would be hard to finish in one sitting. I probably would not order the queso burrito again and just get the normal one because the queso is burned into the tortilla, not my fav. All in all we would definitely return again. :)

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    Peter P.

    This Angel's location is for their taco truck which is parked on Birch Street in Santa Ana on most nights. Birch street is also home to at least a half dozen other food trucks who canabalize each other for business. I've been to Angel's twice now lured in by their social media videos and the positive reviews at their LA locations. However, I've been severely underwhelmed both times. You think it would be pretty good since they use handmade tortillas and their al pastor is cooked on a trumpo. They are supposedly best known for the al pastor but the flavors just didn't hit. And the meat didn't have that slight char and crispy edges that you are look for with flame cooked meat. Most recently I got a burrito. For the hefty price of $14.50 you get a heavy brick of a thing but sadly its mostly stuffed with average rice and beans. And the aforementioned al pastor is not good enough to save the burrito.

    One chicken quesotaco, one Al pastor regular
    Angela B.

    3.5/5 $9 for two tacos Made an adult female full, but not grossly full The package wasn't that heavy when the chick gave me the box so I was like, "hmmm.." ================= Chicken quesotaco Good amount of cheese, chicken was cut into large chunks that had decent flavor and weren't dry. Char on the outside was nice. Prolly preferred this over the al pastor Al pastor No pineapple ?? On this one and I wish they didn't drench it in green sauce. Not bad, it was tender and had flavor, but I've had better elsewhere. The worker said this is their most popular. Corn tortillas Are thicc and held up the taco despite the sauce amount They accept Apple Pay (including Amex) They carry grilled jalepeno + onions which were still warm Pickled onion and habanero also available Didn't see other salsas available I'd come back to try their cabeza and quesadilla!! But ask for sauce on the side Service was friendly and they confirmed order before placing it. Got my food in under 5min

    Small tacos for $11
    Isabel S.

    Another Overhyped place. I don't know if it goes downhill bc it can't keep up with the attention it gets or what. No line and just after 11am so it was a perfect time. I got one al pastor and 2 asada. The Al pastor is fire with a piece of pineapple but the tortilla can't handle the meat or juice so it broke apart. Price is a little outrageous for the size and portion.

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    Jayce M.

    Ehh...thought this place would hit. Another disappointment. Ordered different meat , being my first time. Always skeptical. But lines were long. Thought I'd give it a try. You all say food tastes better when hungry, well that's not true at all. The meats were in between bland and weird flavor... idk how to describe the taste but did not hit at all. The add ons are left out .. didn't see any flies but too many hands grabbing the tongs , and people eat like that without washing their hands. The prices are high for food with bad taste. But I think people are used to eating like "animals" no offense. Just not for me sorry. They charge for a water cup too, which was also a loss... I took my place next door to the Chinese restaurant...

    Aqua Fresca passion fruit mango
    Regina R.

    Job transfer to Santa Ana. I going to start trying places new my work. I wanted taco, nacho. Yelped this place. It's a little small place, outdoor with walk up windows. No seating have to eat in your car.i ordered aqua fresco passion fruit mango it looked good. And nacho de el pastor. The drink was bomb great taste and leaving taste for more. The nachos were so good very flavorful and lots of meat. Came with everything. I will be back to try more items on menu. Hot day will be back just for the aqua Fresca!!!!

    Amy E.

    Grabbed dinner to go here on a Sunday night. It was pretty dead at all the trucks so no long wait or anything. Ordered our food (they accept card, cash and Venmo) and it was ready in 5 mins. We got 3 tacos (carne asada and al pastor), 3 vampiros(carne asada) and a carne asada torta. The tacos were all very good and you actually get a lot of meat, no salsa needed, they are super flavorful already. The vampiros were super good. I definitely underestimated the size and as a light eater, just one was enough to make me super full. My husband had to eat the other two for me so he only took one bite of his torta but said it was really good. I would say the vampiro was about the size of 3 of the regular tacos, the fixings were generous. Overall, very solid spot and everything was done right.

    ig: @waydirtydiet for full video review - vampiro asada
    Way Y.

    I've been wanting to try Angels for so long but all their locations are in LA and that's farrr lol. When I heard they opened one in OC I rushed over there. We got their regular tacos to check the pedigree and they passed with flying colors. They're the bigger size tacos and they come on fresh tortillas. They're stacked with meat. We also got the torta which was bomb but my favorite were the vampiro tacos. So fire. This is definitely our new go to taco truck in the area. My girl and son already proclaimed them their favorite ever. We went back twice same night.

    Alex M.

    just a sidenote, but this location is much busier than it's Anaheim counterpart waited in line and ordered the whole thing. Maybe took an hour but it was definitely worth it. Food quality was excellent despite the long line.

    Angel's Potato with Carne Asada - so good!  It's loaded and comes with corn tortillas!! $16

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    3 months ago

    Best tacos in town! 10 out of 10 recommend. Its definitely nice to get a taste of your heritage in your home state.

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    11 months ago

    Super yummy!! Great late night taco spot! They load up the meat and the adobada is well smoked and seasoned :)

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    6 months ago

    I couldn't find the place from the map!!!... I followed the GPS but it was an industrial area no restaurant in sight!!!

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    6 months ago

    Tbh I haven't found street tacos that beat this place. The service is always good and I'm just in love

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    7 months ago

    Just okay. Priced too high for what you get. Gets mushy and some of the carne asada meat had a little uncooked areas.

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    10 months ago

    Their tacos are OK and would be way bomber if they didn't put all that pepper for seasoning it's way too peppery of a Carne Asada taco

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    8 months ago

    Tacos were pretty good. I'd recommend something more like a burrito or fries that would more worth it.

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    9 months ago

    The food portions are huge and the food is great. Love the service and authentic food and flavor blast in my mouth

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    4 months ago

    Best tacos in town, love the homemade tortillas and fresh guacamole !! Plus they have taco Tuesday deals!!

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    Was not as good as presented, the meat did not use a good char and the salas were not good

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