Another bucket list restaurant. Such a great spot in Old Tustin. It's a beautiful free standing…read morerestaurant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted pleasantly and quickly shown to our table in a great location in the middle of the restaurant. The decor and atmosphere immediately makes you feel like you're in the Yucatán. We ordered the shrimp huarache, Cochinita Pibil torta and Pato (duck) Salbute. All three were completely different and delicious. We also ordered the Basque cheesecake for dessert which was both pretty and delicious.

Delicious food with plenty of great vegetarian options as well! Everything we ordered was…read moreflavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The decor and ambiance made the whole experience feel cozy, warm, and inviting. The service was also excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Honestly, I'm so glad we ended up here instead of going to Javier's! We had such a great experience from start to finish, and it turned out to be the perfect spot to celebrate a birthday. Definitely a place I'd be happy to come back to! The only thing I didn't like was the beignets. It just wasn't what I expected. It was undercooked, dense, and just not great.

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!

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.

Great spot for burritos. I haven't tried anything else there. I had lunch there twice in two weeks…read more The first time I got a chicken burrito. It was delicious. The second time I tried the chile relleno burrito. It too was delicious. And I really like their salsa bar. Great salsas. The service was as good as any other small taco joint. If I had complaints, it's the usual. No AC and no fountain drinks (namely Coca Cola products). And it was pretty dang hot these past few weeks. But I'm gonna go back. The food is awesome here.

Found this place a little while back and honestly so glad that I did…read more Food is fresh. Quite an eclectic menu with items I don't typically see at other places. They have the huitalacoche (corn fungus) quesadilla that I really enjoy as well as their pupusa loroco y queso. Trying out their Lengua taco and taco jaracho which I have been eyeing for a while. All their food is tasty, made fresh. All bursting with flavor. Salsa bar is probably one of my favorites having literally a salsa made for every kind of taste bud. Don't let the small restaurant deceive you. Small restaraunt but with bit flavors. The tortilla made with the quesadilla is nice and soft but with a good chew to it. Tastes like a homemade corn tortilla versus flour. The cheese is rich and has a wonderful pull to it. The lengua is extremely tender, little skimpy on meat portion, but overall good taco. The jarocho taco which is basically a shrimp taco on a cheese crusted tortilla is excellent. Service is what you would expect at a ma and pop shop. The cashier was patient enough to explain to me what a jarocho taco was and also spoke English which was nice for me. Last time I dined I just used butchered Spanish and got by with that but thats on me with practicing more Spanish.

Had a great experience at Cha Cha's. Sat at the bar on a…read moreTuesday, the food was delicious, the drinks ( margaritas) refreshing. The bartenders Eric and Miguel were attentive to our needs and made our evening more enjoyable. Great place to enjoy a summer evening out.

the food was very yummy and my cha chas margarita was so good! carlos gave us good recommendations…read moreand was super friendly and attentive!

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.

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.

What da. Why would you label an item on your menu "fish…read moreburrito, " charge $11.00 then fill said burrito with beans and rice. I suppose there was some semblance of fish in it because there was a vague taste there, but what in the world were you thinking when you took my momey and handed me that mess? Hole Mole just keep deteriorating.

Five stars! I had an incredible experience today. From start to finish, the service was top…read morenotch. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. The drinks were amazing. We ordered a watermelon margarita and a pineapple margarita, and both were perfectly balanced,fresh and delicious. As for the food, every single dish hit the mark. The tacos de pescado were fresh and flavorful, and the chimichurri filet was cooked to perfection and packed with incredible flavor. I will be back and highly recommend checking them out.

Dare I say I prefer this place over Javier's??…read more Okay okay I came here on a whim with a girlfriend and Palmilla fully exceeded our expectations. We did not have a reservation but we were able to sit at the bar, and eventually we moved to the center communal table. Honestly, I would prefer to sit there than at a private table! You are so in the mix of the whole restaurant, great place to be social. To drink I had a skinny margarita with raspberries added and my friend had the orangutan (espresso martini). My drink was SO good and SO cute. I am being serious when I say after I ordered it, the entire communal table got it too. I love that instead of chips and salsa they bring you fresh, hot tortillas with salsas and HONEY BUTTER?? to dip them in. This was so yummy and definitely unique to Palmilla. We ordered the guacamole, combo plate with a cheese enchiladas and crispy beef taco, and the filet mignon tacos. The only thing I might skip is the guac but thats just knit picking because everything else was so good. The ambiance of this place is beautiful. Think boujee beach bar in Tulum with a natural pallet and foliage. Every member of staff we met was also a 10/10! I'll be back!

Really enjoyed breakfast here. My wife and I came around 8:00 AM, ordered inside, and sat outside…read more The patio was spacious and relaxing, and the restaurant had a nice Mexican feel to it. One small thing I really appreciated happened before we even ordered. An older Mexican gentleman got in line before us, but when he realized we were there to eat, he told us he wasn't there for food and let us go ahead of him. He mentioned he was there looking for an opportunity to work there. That was a really nice gesture, and I genuinely hope they gave him an opportunity. I got the red chilaquiles with carne asada, and they were really good, crispy, saucy, and pretty spicy, and the carne asada was tender and well seasoned. My wife got the chile relleno and finished her entire plate, which is pretty rare for her. Service was excellent, our food came out in under 10 minutes, and the water refill stations inside and outside were also a nice touch. $44 for two felt very reasonable for what we got. This is definitely one of our favorite breakfast spots now, and we'll be coming back.

First time at El Camino Cafe and we really enjoyed it! It's such a cute little Mexican-inspired…read morecafe, and we came in for breakfast on a nice morning. We ordered at the counter, and the food came out really quickly. I got the chile relleno and my husband got the chilaquiles with asada added on top. Everything was delicious! I actually cleaned my entire plate, which is rare I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mexican food, especially because I'm Mexican, so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed everything. My husband loved his chilaquiles too. Next time, we'd probably add an extra egg since they only come with one and he's a protein lover. We sat outside, which was really nice, and the service was quick and friendly. The water cups were a little small, but they have water available both inside and outside, so it wasn't a big deal. Prices were fair for the portions and quality. Overall, we had a really good first experience and would definitely come back!

This place has really good food! My family stopped on by after going to the Discovery Cube and it…read morewas a hit ! The staff is very friendly and inviting. I had the duo chicken and steak fajitas and it was pretty good. They do give free salsa and chips, the salsa has a slight kick to it and then they offered a spicy one which was good too. This restaurant was well maintained and had all the classic old school Spanish songs playing. They have ice cream with bunuelos chips and some chocolate syrup that was pretty good! We don't live in the area but wouldn't mind stopping by again.

Honestly, I have no idea how this restaurant has nearly 5 stars…read more We arrived around 6 PM with a party of 6 adults and 3 toddlers, and we didn't receive our food until almost 8 PM. To make matters worse, one of our meals was completely forgotten. The service was extremely slow throughout the entire visit. Every time we needed something, whether it was a refill, an update, or assistance, the wait felt excessive. The restaurant may have potential because the food itself was flavorful, but it seemed like they were either understaffed or unprepared for the number of customers they had. Another disappointment was the drink selection. We were told they don't have a liquor license, so hard alcohol isn't available. Their sodas were canned, and when we asked for juice for the kids, they told us they were completely out. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant is on the smaller side and felt more like a converted house than a traditional restaurant, complete with a fireplace and television in the dining area. The food had good flavor, which is the only reason I'm giving more than one star. Unfortunately, the long wait times, missing meal, lack of drink options, and poor service made the overall experience disappointing.