We recently relocated from Garden Grove to the Santa Ana/Fountain Valley area and have been on the hunt for a Mexican restaurant to fill the void left by our beloved spot in Los Alamitos. Thanks to Restaurant Week, we stumbled upon this gem, and we are so grateful. The hospitality alone would earn five stars. But then came the food. The tacos? Absolutely exceptional. The steak was tender and flavorful in a way that reminded me of eating throughout Mexico, you could actually taste the meat. A light, gentle pickle of vegetables on top, minimal cheese, nothing heavy or greasy. These are not the American-style tacos drowning in a pound of melted cheese. These are the real thing. The beans were lovely, the rice was solid, and my passion fruit winearita drink was genuinely a treat. Restaurant Week gave us the perfect low-pressure reason to try somewhere new, and we walked out with a new favorite. We'll be back for lunch. We'll be back for dinner. And yes, Taco Tuesday, we'll absolutely be back for that. read more

Honestly, I have no idea how this restaurant has nearly 5 stars. 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. read more

This was a great spot for dinner. The drinks were also delicious. I see that the restaurant had mixed reviews but honestly, our group of 4 all enjoyed our meal. It was a perfect date night! I ordered the mole enchiladas and they did not disappoint. The margaritas were tasty and the warm chips and salsa tasted amazing too. We spoke to the owner on the way out, as he thanked us for being there. And also let us know they also do brunch! Looking forward to coming back. read more

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A newly remodeled yummy Mexican restaurant. We came here to celebrate my dad's birthday and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing with a beautiful presentation and the service was unbeatable. They were attentive, friendly and polite. We would definitely come back. read more

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Went here for the first time to watch the World Cup and had the best time! The environment was so welcoming from the host who sat us to the bartenders, owners, and everyone in the building as a whole. The food and drinks were amazing and they even did raffles throughout the game & gave out candy and little prizes it was so cute. First time ever going there and was blown away by the level of hospitality and kindness they showed us. Will definitely be back! Thank you Nancy!! read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Margarita flight and chips & salsa - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you're looking for delicious Mexican cuisine this is the spot!!! Let me start by telling you, get the Guacamole and chips!!! It's fresh and so delicious and a definite must as an appetizer. I love to get the winerita flight, they're all delicious and leave you wanting more! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I try to experience a new dish when I go and I'm never disappointed! The ambiance is nice with great decor and they have big tvs to watch your favorite sporting event and is perfect for the World Cup! The customer service is great and the owners are amazing! Park across the street at the shopping center because the parking lot is small. Im excited that they're opening soon a new spot at the Main Place Mall!!! Trust me you'll thank me! read more

Great service! We were sat immediately and the waitress was very attentive. Ordered the enchiladas coloradas; chicken was flavorful and juicy! Beans had great flavor! Good portions; not too much. Tortillas were not overcooked like other places. Could have used more cheese. Ordered the shrimp style mojo de ajo. The shrimp had great flavor and the escabeche added even more delicious flavors! I kind of wish the shrimp were a little bit bigger.But it did come with a good portion. Overall, I would love to come by again! read more

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Great place for dinner! Was craving Mexican so came here with some friends. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were great. Service was quick and our server was very kind and helpful. Its quite roomy with Tvs and a stage so it's a good place to enjoy yourself and take your time eating. Would be happy to dine here again in the future. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

With good atmosphere, good service, and OK to great food of mostly decent value, Casa Ramos is a good choice for Mexican type food in the Santa Ana area. We met our family friends closer to their house for a couple of reasons: for them to advise us on possible flooring choices for our kitchen remodel, but mainly to see our daughter while she was in town for a quick visit. We didn't want the visit to end after Floor and Decor, so decided to find a nearby restaurant to hang out. None of us were particularly hungry since all of us had lunch and it was too early for dinner..but the name of this restaurant resonated with us, and with the good reviews, convinced everyone to come. They have a dedicated small parking lot and both cars were able to find spots on a mid-Sunday afternoon. We were greeted warmly and they put together two tables for our party of six. Complementary chips and a good, thin salsa were provided (they kept on replenishing it by request). The chips were freshly fried and delicious. Two wineariatas (mangonada and maracuya=passionfruit) were ordered ($9.36 each) over the rocks and enjoyed. I got a horchata ($4.68) which was refreshing. Mom got a Coke, which ended up being a regular size Mexican Coke in a bottle ($5.20 ... enough for two glasses). We tried to do a lot of sharing: 3 dip sample ($14.56) - guacamole, queso suave, chorizo bean dip. Continued to use the fresh complementary chips. Each dip was really good, would definitely have no problem bringing this to any party needing finger foods. Casa platter ($21.84 for small portions of buffalo wings, nachos, cheese quesadilla, and taquitos) - solid Pork Belly Tacos ($18.72) - 3 street size tacos, each with a slice of deep fried pork belly. This is what they are known for. My daughter really liked it; I thought my meat was way over-fried resulting in some very hard and dry bites. Shrimp Tacos ($19.76) - 3 street size tacos, with small amount of shrimps topped beautifully. The taste was good, just wish there was more meat. The two taco platters came with a very good rendition of Mexican rice, OK frijoles de la oila. The various toppings (crema, salsa, guac) were obviously freshly made and chilled. We finished it off by sharing one fried ice cream ($10.40), covered in corn flakes with a good dense vanilla ice cream in the middle. It was just the right amount for the six of us to taste a sample, and have the ice cream lovers (with enough room in their stomach) to completely finish it. The inside dining area is really nice, with plenty of space between tables, and appropriate background music. Service was great throughout: friendly and attentive. There is either a 4% surcharge or a 3.8% discount (depending on how you look at it) for paying with cash vs credit card. Tax is 9.255% for Santa Ana. Mom treated us, but let me have the receipt. read more

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Went here with family once on a whim. Service was phenomenal. Friendly, happy, great with the kids. Good was exceptional. Dessert was great. Small parking but so good read more

Super amazing food with amazing mg service. Went in to check this place out for the first time with my partner. Got myself fish taco plate that comes with 3 tacos red rice & beans with a pina colada drink which I also loved. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for Mexican food they got everything . Tacos to sopas. I'm definitely coming back soon read more

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Traveling for work trying this place out! The chips are hot when they hit the table and the salsa is the right amount of heat and great flavor. Ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, the meat was really tender and veggies were delicious. The beans reminded me of the beans my friend's mom always had in her kitchen whenever I came over as a kid. Cozy little spot. And the service was prompt and very friendly. Definitely would come back if work sent me here again. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Steak and chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I got this food catered to my work. I had high expectations since the reviews are so good! Sadly it was just okay. The dressing on the salad was pretty good and the salad itself was fresh. The chicken in the tacos were a little dry. The rice and beans seemed authentic but again, no real flavor. The salsas and the pickled vegetables were fresh. Overall just okay food- not worth an another order. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - My plate. Chicken tacos, beans and rice, salad - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We went here given the high Yelp review scores. However, I think I may have ordered the wrong item. I usually love to go for the enchiladas but I was feeling soup and had the 7 mares caldo. Highly recommend to skip. The broth was not flavorful and the seafood tasted newly defrosted. My friend had the carne asada and cheese enchiladas and he did like his dish. Casual. Small lot and Street parking only, although you can probably park at the Superior market across the street. Inside seating. Good service. Please come and creat your own experience. read more

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Loved them ! Service was awesome, friendly and they checked up on us. I thought it was the first time there but I forgot I had them cater us before lol oops but both times delicious Me and my sister agreed we would visit again read more

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Had a great experience at Casa Ramos. The service was friendly and attentive from start to finish, which made the visit even better. We went for the Taco Tuesday deal, and the tacos were seriously good--flavorful, satisfying, and definitely worth it. Such a great value for the quality. Overall, excellent service and tasty food. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

I was looking for a place to take my mom for an early Mother's Day dinner and we came across Casa Ramos. We are very picky about Mexican food but this place was delectable!! Not only was the food great but they were very attentive and accommodating! The environment was very cozy and relaxing! We live in Long Beach but we will definitely add this place to our must return list!!! read more

I order enchiladas with shrimp and salad. Bad food quality each eschildas got only two shrimp enchiladas. Suddenly I need box ask server for a box for my food. The served never bring it left home. Horrible service and food too read more

I came here with my family for my mom's birthday and enjoyed it! I got the margarita flight to start and my girlfriend and I enjoyed all the flavors. The chips and salsa were amazing. We came during happy hour and they had really great deals for happy hour! We tried the taquitos on the happy hour menu which were delicious. We also got the pork belly tacos, but those were not my favorite. The pork belly had too much cartilage in it, and it sadly did not live up to my expectations. The service was great for having a few larger parties in the restaurant. Our server kept our water refilled and cleared any dishes promptly. I would be back here but not for the pork belly tacos. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Yummy fresh food and delicious cocktails. The owner and staff are just wonderful. It's a small family owned restaurant but definitely give them a try. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Blood Orange Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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i was going to rate this 4 starts because the food is good, it's just that the salsa isn't my favorite.... however, what's pushing it to a 5 star review is the fact that (and this was absolutely my own fault for not reading the menu) that my server brought up remaking the items better to my standards (no veggies in the quesadilla, just plain cheese :) ), when i was completely fine with just picking out the peppers myself! seriously phenomenal customer service, and i definitely will do a better job of reading the menu next time! read more

Good first visit here. Wait staff was friendly and portions were large. I had the chicken enchilada. Only negative was that the dish was not very warm. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Chicken enchilada. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My boyfriend and I were craving Mexican food and stumbled upon this spot. It did not disappoint. We loved it here! The service was fantastic and the food was even better. We were served very quickly. It felt very cozy and welcoming here. We didn't know it was happy hour, but they have some amazing deals! Definitely will be coming back! There's plenty of street parking in the area. Food review: Complimentary chips and salsa were so good! The salsa was definitely spicy, but our wonderful waitress brought us some salsa verde and other options. Those chips were so damn good. Thin, crispy, warm, and salted to perfection! Margaritas: (5/5) These were delicious!! We ordered the house Margarita, strawberry, and watermelon. The perfect amount of sweet for me. My boyfriend LOVED the strawberry flavor. They tasted even better being only $6 on the happy hour menu! Taquitos: (5/5) These were bomb (also on happy hour). I've never had a potato taquitos until here and let me tell you, it was damn good. We got 2 chicken and 2 potato. Pork belly tacos: (5/5) So simple, yet so delicious. They were gone in like 5 minutes. Perfect bite sized tacos. Crispy chicken taco and shredded beef enchilada: (5/5) Yes. Everything yes. The flavors were delicious, the meats were juicy and tender. Pretty big portion and amazing price here. read more

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We came on a Saturday night after Thanksgiving as we were done with turkey! Maybe it was because we ate so much turkey, or maybe it was just really good, but the food here was amazing!! The chile relleno was delicious, as were the shrimp tacos. And the beans were amazing. Service was great too... the staff was super friendly! Give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

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The salmon was firrreee!!! So good. I loved the combination of the salmon with the vegetables and Chilequiles . Very innovative and delicious! Service was friendly and quick. Inside was pleasant and clean. Will definitely return! read more

Their food and drinks are delicious! Their customer service is top tier. All their staff are friendly. The restaurant is always clean. I have ate here many times. This last time, I ate Machaca and huevitos and it was served with chilaquiles. Very flavorful . This place is a hidden gem. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Machaca & Eggs - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We went here for my girlfriend's mom's birthday and we were pleasantly surprised with how great the experience was. It was a pretty spacious restaurant that held our party of 7 well. The service here was quick and extremely friendly. We tried a bit of everything, nachos, taquitos, tacos, enchiladas, etc. Everything was good, we loved the salsa they had. The one downside would have to be their pork belly tacos. We were pretty excited about those, but the texture wasn't great. It was a combination of the initial hard bite of the meat mixed with a slow and gooey chew, as if it had been soaked and left in fry oil. Despite that though, we had a good experience. Everything else was incredible read more

Found this spot on yelp and decided to try based on the reviews. I was on vacation and I was highly satisfied with my experience from start to finish! This place has great reviews for many reasons! First and foremost, they are so very friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in. We were greeted with such friendly smiles and welcoming voices. We were seated immediately and served chips and salsa. I was with my toddler and 2 friends. I loved that they noticed my toddler was interested in salsa and brought over an additional salsa that wasn't spicy. Our server was Lupita. She provided us with legendary service and went above and beyond in my opinion. She gave us great recommendations. The male server was amazing too! He brought over crackers when he noticed my toddler was impatient and that was so sweet! At the end Lupita brought us complimentary ice cream for my boy. I was like wow! So sweet! She came over chatted with us and made us feel like family. They have a great happy hour too! Taco Tuesday, tacos $1.99 and delicious at that! The carnitas nachos were fireee and the taquitos were good too! I got 2 margaritas, lime and strawberry and the strawberry was my favorite! read more

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We stopped by for a family meal, the first week of May. It was a Sunday afternoon Cinco de Mayo, a little after 4pm. The restaurant was busy but we didn't have to wait to be seated. The staff was really friendly. They had a DJ playing, music was a little loud. I ordered my kiddos the bean burrito with cheese, they all really enjoyed it. My husband and I shared the sampler plate. It comes with a little of everything; quesadillas, bone in wings, small taquitos and nachos. The food was okay, there was no wow about it. The chips and salsa were really good! (Chips and salsa always hit). I asked the server if they could happy birthday to my sister it was her birthday that day! They brought her out a small dessert and sang her happy birthday! Thank you staff! The staff was amazing but the food was ok. It's a cute restaurant. read more

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Great food and great service! So happy we came across this gem! Highly recommended for anyone looking for some delicious Mexican food. Family owned and run. Be sure you leave room for dessert! Bread pudding and deep fried ice cream were bomb! TVs also so that you can enjoy your favorite teams. Also, nice little touches, such as changing table in the restroom with plenty of disposable changing pads. Must Try! read more

Observing our twenty-seventh Easter together, my bride and I left church particularly famished. We were thisclose to choosing El Farolito in Placentia- but we're kept at bay by my duo of "mehhh" 3-star reviews. Ditto for Acapulco in Costa Mesa, but only 'cause it was 20 mins outtve our way. So today's lucky winner of our "Choose our restaurant venue" was Casa Ramos in Santa Ana. Upon entering this tidy, family-run restaurant you're greeted by a canvas of well appointed black booths/tables/chairs, gray floors with a rainbow's worth of colorfully hand-cut farolitos. Truly a pleasure to dine in such a well kept, smartly attired venue!! The chips and dip were 5-stars! Medium spicy, piquant salsa that's super fresh, and the chips were thick and warm. Easy to vacuum, er, scarf down two bowls of each! Leti ordered one of her stand-bys- Chicken Fajitas. I went with a four item combo, choosing a pair of crispy tacos (one each of chicken machaca and beef barbacoa) and a duo of enchiladas, one each of cheese and the barbacoa. The chicken machaca was a real revelation!!! Across nearly thirty yrs of eating outstanding Mexican food with my gorgeous Michoacana wifey...and today was the first time I've ever seen machaca ever applied to a protein other than beef!! The tender but mildly crisp tendrils of dark meat chicken were exceptional. Pro tip- Don't ask for sour cream, lest you're fine with them charging you an extortionate $3.10 for 2 tbsp worth of the crema! I would've been fine with PAYING the fee...just was a little blindsided that my server didn't forewarn me, "Be glad to bring it to you but pls be advised that it's an extra $3." Pro tip #2- Do your best to leave room for dessert!! Casa Ramos features some impressive choices including Bunelitos and bread pudding. The service was very good...tho I did experience a little heartburn at the Ninja charge for my sour cream. The restrooms were probably the cleaning, most sparkling I've ever seen in a lifetime of eating out at least once weekly! Finally, as the posted receipt attests, $59 for two dinner sized entrees, a drink taxes + tip isn't too bad. read more

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So happy we stumbled upon this awesome downtown Santa Ana restaurant. Great and clean ambiance with such a warm Welcome by their friendly staff! Food was delicious (shrimp and steak fajitas as well as pozole) margaritas and sangria, everything was fantastic!! Staff is awesome and we can't wait to come back and dine here again. Highly recommend!! read more

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We had our baby shower here on Dec 7. For 4 hours, the entire restaurant was closed to the public and had about 85 people attended. The service the staff provided was phenomenal. Our friends and family enjoyed the food and kept asking how we found this restaurant. We had eaten at this restaurant previously and loved the food on their regular menu. We were able to bring in our own desserts for the dessert table -- cupcakes, cookies, and turon. For decorations, we didn't do much. My mom made succulent centerpieces. The restaurant had a black backdrop and we were able to add balloons and a rose gold decoration to it. The backdrop was placed on the stage and made it great to take pictures. There was also room to have some games. We did run across a concern with parking, but the owner quickly mitigated the situation. Initially, we were told our guests would have an area to park in the back within a gated area by a church. On the day of the shower, we found out that there was a small garage sell going on in a small area of the parking lot. The owner of the restaurant was gracious and stayed outside to redirect our guests for parking. Overall, my husband and I were extremely pleased with the outcome of the shower. The timing we booked was perfect, food was great, and any concerns that came up, the staff quickly presented solution to ease our minds. I would definitely host another private event here in the future. read more

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Super cute restaurant! Great service, delicious food & nice ambiance. Met for a family dinner, got parking around the corner from the front door. Ordered drinks & guacamole. Nice selection of nonalcoholic drinks too! Guacamole was better than what I make myself! Everyone's dinner came out hot & was delicious! I ordered the Enchiladas de la Huerta, let me just say: Oh my goodness! So tasty! Fresh sautéed veggies, delicious tomatillo sauce, great pinto beans, & rice. Then the dessert, bread pudding!!! Epic. You gotta check out this great family owned restaurant, you will not be disappointed. Delicious salsa too. We will be back! Thanks Rudy! read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Bread Pudding w/vanilla bean ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Okay. Can someone please tell me if they are paying for reviews?? Because this food was genuinely so painfully disappointing, and this is coming from someone who was starving after work and waited awhile to get my food (my order was ready for awhile but the waitress forgot to give it to me despite the fact that I was the only customer there) , and my hunger couldn't mask how mid this food was. I ordered the cheese enchilada plate and the mole enchilada plate w an horchata. When I tell you the portions were TINY. Maybe a couple tablespoons of rice , 4 tablespoons of beans and the smallest and driest looking enchiladas I've ever seen. The sauces are literally made out of CANNED sauce (I recognise it) and the beans tasted canned too. They didn't bother adding any flavour to any item. Each plate being $25 each too is actually ridiculous considering the lack of flavour and portion. The horchata ?? Powdered cheap horchata that they didn't even bother to anything in, no sugar, not even a single speck of cinnamon in there. Literally didn't taste like anything. I can't believe the reviews because yall are not being honest about this food. Had my family and I sitting in silence and shaking our heads in disbelief. I'm not surprised this place was dead empty. read more

Casa Ramos Restaurant - Indoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Bro, dude, man, whatever you want to call me. Check out this place! Me and a friend were hungry on a Sunday afternoon. We found this place on Yelp (thanks to those who came before me!) Parking was a bit hard. Not many spots behind the restaurant. Not a big deal. There was parking on the street with a short walk. Our car wasn't bothered. You walk in the front door and there are plenty of tables and booths. Televisions were everywhere. It was Sunday and is had a few people but seating was more than ample. Got service immediately and we got drinks ordered. Drinks were prompt; the meals too! Let's get to the food... I've been to several trucks and taquerias in various neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Those were good. Alicia loved her beer and tacos! She's a big taco eater. The beans and rice were superb. That meal really hit the spot. read more

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Good Mexican food! I wanted to try a new spot. And Mexican food is our go to. After a quick search on door dash and yelp, I decided on casa Ramos! And I'm not mad that I did. I ordered a three item combination plate. I did two cheese enchiladas and one chile relleno. The cheese enchiladas were in red sauce and the chile relleno had a slight kick to it. Almost too spicy for me lol I really liked the chips dipped in guacamole! The chips are so good! The rice and beans were just alright. I've had better rice and beans. My partner ordered the four item combination, and a steak quesadilla. He ordered two chile rellenos, one beef enchilada, and a taco. He enjoyed everything he ordered. 8/10 overall. Not bad! read more

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This is hands down the freshest and best Mexican food I've ever had in my life. The margaritas are incredible, so fresh and flavorful. The enchiladas are amazing. I can't even put into words how good this food is. This is our new spot. Not to mention, the prices are very good. read more

Me and my wife's new favorite place Food was incredible and the service we received from Angel was 5 stars. This is our new Friday night spot. See you next week. read more

Angel server amazing. Food is very good. Steak is very soft great flavors. My son loved the chips