Amazing taste/flavor/great value & Customer service. we had the #8 special and was plenty for 4…read moreadults and 3 kids. also got the Guacamole. will definitely go again.

I used to go there many years ago Then i moved out the area…read morethen I came back kids growing up they loved it and my kids like the carne Asada tacos from here. They demanded every week. I also bought cueritios pork skin, buche Sometimes the line is huge but i am ok waiting. I haven't try the menudo because i always go there late and by that time is gone. Give it 5 stars because they deserves .

Taco Mesa is always good! I drive from (562) to go here!…read moreNever disappointed! Personally I get the nachos! I need the crunch and the salsas!

One of the best taco spots in Costa Mesa Service was…read moreamazing , super fast and everything tasted fresh. The place has a cozy vibe with really friendly staff.

Just. The. Best. Restaurant. Everrrrrr…read more The food is amazing. The wine selection is amazing. The people are amazing. I would best describe it as upscale Mexican-inspired food, with a relaxed, friendly, chill atmosphere, and super cool and eclectic decor. Everything on the menu is delicious, but I especially love the lump crab squash blossoms and the ceviche tostada. We love it here.

So good! From the food, service and DJ Love spinning on the…read moreweekend? What more do you want?

Great local taco spot with one of the better Taco Tuesday deals around -- 3 tacos for about $12,…read morewith a huge variety of meats and options to choose from. My personal favorites are the shrimp, steak, and Yucatec tacos. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the tacos actually feel unique instead of all tasting the same. They also have really good salsa, which honestly makes a big difference. The flavors pair really well with the tacos and elevate the whole meal. Service was very good, staff was friendly and attentive, and they also have a bar, which gives the place a fun, casual atmosphere to hang out and grab food and drinks. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially on Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday at Que Vida is a total win…read more Everything tastes fresh and homemade--the homemade horchata is perfectly sweet and refreshing, the homemade yellow corn tortillas are soft with that authentic, just-made flavor, and the cabbage adds the perfect crisp bite to the fish & shrimp taco. Fresh ingredients done really well. Carne adds taco has a hint of melted cheese on the tortilla. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to for Taco Tuesday!

Great food and service Nathan was very helpful. Appreciate the nice atmosphere they provided.read more

So glad The Taco Stand is at the camp now! Love their tacos Al pastor. Everything tastes so fresh,…read moreyou can see even the churros being made from the dough behind the counter. Excited to try more items from the menu! Friendly service too!

Finally made my way here after saying countless times how I should check it out and it did not…read moredisappoint! I wasn't really sure what to expect, so I went in with zero expectations. I went on a Friday night and it was VERY lively! There was a band playing by the bar and it was packed! People were drinking, dancing, hanging out. All of this is happening in a supermarket! Lots of food vendors to check out and all of it looked delicious! I don't remember the names of the places my friend and I ordered food from, but I had a chile relleno burrita, seafood cocktail, and pozole. I've never really had chile relleno, so I decided to just go for it and try something different even though there were other options that were more my preference. It was alright. Good thing it was only $5. The seafood cocktail was delicious! They did not skimp on the seafood and everything in it tasted so fresh. Pozole wasn't terrible, but just like my burrita, it was a bit on the bland side. Maybe my palate skews too heavily towards salty, but I felt like a little salt here and there would've really improved the flavors in everything we ordered. Overall the quality/freshness was there! Regarding the market part, nothing special. Maybe a little more selection than your typical Northgate, especially in the liquor department. Their wall of tequila was impressive. I will definitely be back again to try the other foods! In fact, I may just come all the way out here to do grocery shopping from time to time. I saw a guy doing some shopping with a cocktail in his cart and I want to live that life. Bro definitely had the right idea.

The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

The complimentary chips and salsa are both great! Hot, thin and crispy chips with a delectable…read moresalsa for dipping Shared chicken fajitas and enjoyed our meal very much. My companion had a margarita and said it was the best she'd ever had! Seemed a bit short handed for 12:30 on a Friday afternoon (one server, one bartender) but they kept up with everything. Beautiful restaurant/bar.

This was a huge disappointment on Mothers Day. We made reservations for 4 and asked for a basic…read moredetached table. When we arrived, we were shocked to see they were going to squeeze us into someone else's table filled with people that could not comfortably seat four additional people next to them . Horrified we requested what we originally booked and they said NOTHING accept they were REALLY BUSY and pointed us to the outdoor fire pits with no proper chairs or seating just a firepit to put a child to sit in front of. At this point zero management came to address this and zero servers as we asked for one . We were completely ignored . We were so hungry we just sat down desperate and starving. There was no omlette bar. (I was told on the phone there was an omlette bar before booking ) No sauces to go with any food. Dried up scrambled eggs and just a few dishes to choose from this 'buffet'. The ONLY salad dressings they had (2) were super sweet (no ranch) nothing . No flavor . Their non meat dishes were just one horrible dried up bean and grain pattie obviously frozen out of a box even an animal would never eat . It was that bad . Their 'replacement ' for almost zero dishes was a pancake ststion obviously to cut costs even more . The food was horrible . When you anticipate a special Mother's Day brunch that is horribly overpriced and get this in return its so disappointing and apalling .We were prepared to walk out after our bad news of no proper seating and terrible start but by then obviously we couldn't just go to another brunch on Mother's Day . Plus our other two guests were parking with a child so we were stuck. This was our only option or nothing. Its unbelievabke how am estsblishment can treat people like this especially on a soecial day like Mother's Day amd can command their pricing with no proper and safe seating for 4 with safe and healthy distancing with a fire pit as a SEAT. No apologies , no manager , nothing . just a terrible high bill, very little options and poor food quality . At best we should get a refund as this was false advertising and did not get a table for up to 4 . What an awful Mother's Day Brunch . We go out to eat EVERYWHERE around here but can't believe sonething like this can exist . So sad . This part of the day was ruined .

Open on Tuesdays from 8am-2pm at The Hood Kitchen, we came here for lunch and quickly understood…read morewhy this place is so popular. They focus on fresh, from-scratch tacos and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Of course we had to try the tacos, but the breakfast burrito is also a must (available until sold out). We also tried their house-made chips & guacamole, churros, and aguas frescas. Everything we ordered felt well-balanced and flavorful. A spot worth checking out!

Tacos La Piña is a family-run Mexican taqueria serving handmade tacos from scratch with…read moremulti-generational recipes. Every bite is packed with tradition, flavor, and freshness. We tried: Al Pastor Taco - premium pork shoulder marinated 12 hours in 24 ingredients, slow-roasted on the trompo Carne Asada Taco - tender, juicy grilled chunks of steak Chorizo y Queso Taco - bold, savory, spicy + hearty perfection Taco de Queso - Monterey & Oaxaca Cheeses House-Made Chips with their signature seasoning + fresh guacamole Melon Agua Fresca - made daily with organic cantaloupe + agave (no refined sugar!) Open Tues & Thurs, 11-2PM (pro tip: come early, they sell out FAST!)

The food here is delicious and the service is always great. The restaurant plays fun music and is…read moreclean. I would recommend the shrimp tacos and guacamole appetizer is so good ! Thanks Chihuahua Cerveza ! Will be back.

Walked to this cute restaurant for dinner. The server at the counter was pleasant and greeted us…read morein. He said open seating everywhere including patio where we would order at the counter, get a number, and delivery to the table. Or full service in a certain section. We opted to sit in the patio area so we ordered at the counter. We received free chips with our order and they have a salsa bar with a few sauces plus limes. Our orders did not take long. My fish tacos meal with a draft beer and tip was about $34. My favorite were the tacos. Fish was tasty and seasoned well. Nice crunch and sauces. Chips were good. Rice and black beans could use more flavor. The patio was nice and we able to watch sports on a big screen. We all enjoyed our dinners and time there.

This place came up on a collection to follow of best tacos in Orange County.. We are working our…read moreway through the entire collection.. this did not disappoint! Home made shells are a big draw for me. Tried a few things.. Carnitas taco was the winner with the green sauce they give you on the side.. The Carne Asada taco was a close second place and that is great on its own but if you add the red sauce they give you on the side it takes it to a new level. Fish taco came in 3rd place but not by much. Very good, lightly fried and crispy... better than most. Order the chips and salsa.. that is sooo worth it... They have fresh Iced Tea which is nice as most places just go the easy route with powdered tea from A soda machine.. this is much nicer than that. Parking in front or in back.. just be aware of signs and don't park in apartments behind restaurant. Highly recommended place to try.

I'm giving 2 stars because the food itself is actually pretty good. I really wanted to like Tacos…read moreMadre, which makes the overall experience even more disappointing. My first visit should've been a warning sign tbh.. I waited 40 minutes for 5 tacos. The complaints about this place are true: dine-in customers don't seem to be prioritized, parking is a hassle, and the food takes an extremely long time to come out. I decided to give them another chance today, and somehow the service was even worse. I only had one person ahead of me in line, yet they still managed to give my order to a large group behind me because another customer ordered similar items. When I brought it up, they couldn't even find my receipt and had to ask me all over again what I ordered. What bothered me most wasn't the mistake because mistakes happen. It was the complete lack of accountability or basic customer service. No apology, no explanation, no urgency. They just told me to sit back down and I waited another 10 minutes. When my food finally came out, the employee dropped it on the table and walked away without saying a word. Good food can only carry a place so far. The lack of communication, attentiveness, and simple human decency completely ruined the experience for me.