Antojitos Hector: Taco Stand

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Had a great lunch here. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by Denise at the front counter…read more She was very friendly and gave us some good suggestions on what to try. Denise made our lunch trip quite enjoyable. Ended up having the fish tacos, shrimp tacos, surf and turf burrito and some beef birria tacos. Paired everything some Pacifico beers and a Michelada. This is a nice little restaurant with ample comfortable seating inside and out. Parking is also plentiful. It is also has some of the best salsa combos I have ever had! We will be returning.

Been on a carne asada taco bender for the most of 2026... Saw that this place was just a short…read moredrive from us AND they have watermelon drinks... had to try it. The tacos are fantastic! Not just the carne asada but the fish taco was great too. Lightly coated and fried to perfection. The chicken taquitos were very, very good too.. nice sauce on top with a bit of pico de gallo. Definitely recommend this place.

Inside the resto

Chile relleno burrito

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Birria Quesadilla

Taco Mesita

4.1(799 reviews)

1.2 mi

I ordered to go. Delicious tacos and burritos with a lot of flavor. The chicken and steak are slow…read morecooked and tender! Tallow chips are yummy! Order a pina or horchata drink- you won't be disappointed! Sorry to hungry to take pictures!

OMMGGG - this place was absolutely amazing…read more From the chips, taquitos, breakfast taco, to steak taco, 100% delicious It was nice to sit outside early in the afternoon to enjoy a late breakfast/early lunch The service was quick and friendly We'll be back ASAP!

Side seating (have kids chair)

Woodfired Steak Tacos

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Margarita

Tacos El Bandido Express

4.2(365 reviews)

1.4 mi

We are blessed to have amazing taco and burrito spots in OC. But for tortas... Bandido's can't be…read morebeat. They have their sauces to a science. The green is my favorite, but the red is what you need with their carne asides. Meat is tender, hardly ever dry. The buns come toasted and wrapped with care. Service is speedy, and the cucumbers are fresh. When I'm abroad, there are always things I want to bring back to the OC - better public transit, affordable housing, universalized healthcare... But you know what those places don't have? They don't got the best goddamn tortas. That's right.

Later on: - They still aint picking up the phone…read more + Taco Tues still a steal though! + Still nice, helpful staff. Apr '26: Likes: + Scrumptious tacos. My fav: cabeza (head). So flavorful and fatty! + Taco Tuesdays (originally $2 each) are $1.50 each! I get full off of $12 worth of tacos. Delicious money-saver! + Splendid sauce bar. They've red sauce, green sauce, diced onions, cucumber slices, and lemon wedges. The green sauce is bomb! + If you order in Spanish, the staff respond in Spanish. + Pleasant ambience. . Decent amount of seating inside. Non-likes: - Sometimes they don't pick up the phone at all. - Limited parking. Tues evenings can get crowded. - In the past, they have run out of their signature cabeza tacos if you come later in the day. - (Apr '26): Crowded and slow on a Tuesday. Waited 30min for my order. And yeah, they still don't pick up the phone. What a drag... . Note: Last year people were hospitalized due to this establishment's unsanitary violations.

Cool Wall with El Bandido, The Bandit and Salsa Bar- old condiments and yellow cucumbers

10/10 highly recommended

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The Taco Station

4.5(315 reviews)

0.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Fresh authentic Mexican food on the go in a mini mart. I enjoy the convenience and ease of…read moreshopping and buying flavorful asada tacos here. Service was fast and the ladies are pleasant. You can watch your food prepared right in front of you adding transparency and craving. Great place if you want a quick bite to eat without the wait. I will return soon for more delicious tacos in the future. The only seating they have is outdoors.

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

Sopes

Asada Fries & Asada Quesadilla

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Pastor Pollo! With a little extra kick !

Tacos Manuel

4.5(662 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great tacos and quick service! The pollo and asada were both juicy and well-seasoned, with fresh…read moretoppings and salsa that had real kick. The owner was very friendly so will be back for sure.

I came here on a Friday to pick up two burritos. I ordered a Carne Asada and a chicken burrito and…read morethe total came to under $20. The burritos are packed next to grilled vegetables which made the tortilla soggy (recommendation: separate the grilled vegetables from the burrito). The burritos was packed with ingredients but very bland. My husband said his chicken burrito was fine and would give it 3 out of 5 stars, too. They also offer 3 different sauces, too. Glad we tried it.

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Carne Asada & Al Pastor Tacos with grilled onions & jalapeño

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Cabeza quesadilla. Extra charge for cabeza

Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(580 reviews)

1.2 mi

Navarros never disappoints...whether you eat it in restaurant...take it to go or get it delivered…read moreby uber eats/postmates! Service is always great and get your order right! Birria - always a good choice but be careful if you order more than 2, serious food coma. Consume is packed with flavor and yes i admit i drink it! Taquitos - my kids love the shredded beef one's! Carne asada with anything is bomb here...one of the best carne spots around! Beans - i mention their beans because they are top 3 hands down...awesome flavor and perfect texture! This is the actual cause of my food comas! Navarros is bomb, trust my Elite status and give this place a shot...if you don't like it you're probably should stick with the other well known brands.

Ordered from here when we first arrived to the hotel after a long flight and wanted something fast…read more It arrived via door dash in under 30mins. We ordered; Apps: Chips w/Guac and salsa Entrees: Al pastor taco and Chicken Quesadilla Food was okay. Definitely hit the spot for a quick bite. I would've preferred more onions and pico. They gave us a lot of chips and a small container for salsa & guacamole. My husband liked the taco. Steer clear of the salsas if you have heartburn/indigestion as they are both pretty spicy. Enter freely they've been approved

Menu

Birria Combo A

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Super fries with asada

Tacos Gutierrez

4.5(112 reviews)

0.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Pastor tacos are deliciousoooo! Great service and clean restaurant! Highly recommendedread more

While in town I needed to try this taco truck. Well lit up, good amount of seats and a lot of…read morelocals gathered. It had to be good. Late night eats, this definitely hit the spot. I'm addicted to the cecina tacos (soft beef jerky). This is the only place I see this meat

Come make your own combination.

Taco Tuesday come get your tacos.

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The Taco Stand

4.4(1.6k reviews)

3.2 mi

The tacos were amazing! the carne asada ones were our favorites. Corn was alright and the kids…read moreenjoyed the cheese quesadilla.

Came in while the line was out the door, and we had ordered and sat down at the bar within five…read moreminutes. The whole place smells like fresh frying tortillas and home. Joe got us beers AFTER we sat down, saving us a trip in line. Five stars for ambience, customer service, and the FOOD

Complimentary salsa bar

Street corn (cut in half)

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AL PASTOR TACO x2 - BAJA TACO

The Original Taco Factory

3.9(923 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great taquitos and tacos, I usually get the taquito plate and husband gets tacos. The taquitos are…read morecrunchy and tasty with good guacamole, and the tacos are delicious. The prices here are very reasonable and with the quality of food this keeps us coming back. It's one of our go-to places when we want Mexican food. One note: the sign outside says "Tacos El Carbon" but if you put that in Google Maps it shows places far away. However if you put "Original Taco Factory" this place comes up.

I haven't been here in awhile. Since it was Tuesday, I figured I'd stop by. I got 4 tacos for…read more$2.75 a piece, regardless of the meat I choose which was nice. I tried a carne asade, fish, chicken, and pork. I tried both soft and fried. They come with just the shell and meat. They have a salsa bar which includes all the toppings you might want to add on your taco. I like the picked carrots they offer as well. Just wish it was a little spicy, but that's personal preference. Great little place to grab a simple taco.

Carnitas, Desabrado

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Grilled veggie burrito

Holé Molé

3.9(1.5k reviews)

1.1 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."

Inside

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

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(3) Yellow Chiles | $0.79

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Flip V.

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7 years ago

I stopped here for lunch and it was my First time trying Antojitos Hector tacos. The Cabeza tacos are super good and the salsa they make its finger linking good. I highly recommend Antojitos Hector if your a big fan of tacos de Cabeza, this is the spot to go to read more

Merry G.

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3

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10 years ago

I have to be one of the most picky eaters when it comes to tacos and these were Honestly THE BEST TACOS ive had!! The owner of this taco truck is awesomely friendly! I Most definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more

Fernando M.

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2

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10 years ago

Tacos were amazing. Had el pastor tacos and they definitely had flavor. Sauce was spicy enough but doesn't overwhelm. Definitely a place to get tacos for lunch or just to enjoy on time off. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Elia M.

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3

1

11 years ago

The best tacos chorizo and Cabeza . Good attitude and professional I rather Give them 10 star . I recognized everybody if they want tacos to come eat in here . They are the best taco n bomb read more

Alina G.

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3

11 years ago

Good tacos and bomb quesadillas! They are super friendly and very fast on giving you the food! Will definitely come back again

Daniel V.

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9

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8 years ago

Burrito de al pastor is the best in the area, there always open super late in the weekends!

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My friends and I have been looking for good tacos in the Irvine/Santa Ana area and came here to…read moretest our luck. This taco truck is located on a street with a lot of other vendors, including multiple other taco trucks and churro and crepe trucks/stands. It wasn't too busy when we arrived at 11pm on a Friday night. My friends and I ordered primarily al pastor and carne asada tacos. The cashier couldn't speak any English, which we took as a good sign. Tacos were $3 each. It took about 15 minutes for all our tacos to come out (12 in total), but I saw they were making everything fresh and to order in the truck. When we got our tacos, they were so fresh and hot it was a bit hard to hold initially. The meat was flavorful and tender, and guac was included on top. Salsa could be found in the ice among the drinks, which almost all of them are pretty spicy. These were solid tacos and at a good large size. The only negative I have is that the salsa they put on each taco is pretty spicy and overwhelming. I usually handle spice pretty well, but in this case it was a bit too much of a kick that built up over time. I basically took off about half the salsa that was on my tacos and that was the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Overall, I would rate this place about 3.75 stars, mainly because the area is convenient to reach and this is one of the better options. This would be a place to come to if my friends and I didn't want to drive out to LA or to North OC for tacos. The portions and meat were good, but the salsa took a bit away for me.

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