Came here for dinner around 7 pm on a Tuesday and we were able to be seated right away on the patio…read morewith our dog. They start you off with complimentary chips, salsa and beans. I really enjoyed the beans and liked that it was offered as something different. I also ordered a spicy michelada with Modelo which was really good. For food we shared the pollo à la chipotle and seafood enchiladas. Both entrees were really good! You could taste the crab in the enchiladas and the sauce on the chicken was really good. The chicken was also moist and not dry. I enjoyed the chile relleno but felt like it wasn't needed. My boyfriend really liked the rice. They offered us more chips once we ran out and brought out a fresh batch. Oh my, the chips were amazing when they were still warm! If I wasn't full I could've eaten the whole basket myself. Our server was also friendly and brought water for our dog without us having to ask. Great location near the beach for a nice dinner with a breeze. We would definitely return!

I should have taken photos! Every bite was delicious. The fresh tortilla chips were warm and the…read moreguacamole was so tasty and was served with chopped cucumbers and a wonderfully smoky chipotle sauce on the side. Why? Who knows. Who cares. They were delicious. We ordered several types of tacos, on both regular corn tortillas and crispy tortillas. WOW! Each bite was better than the one before. Is that possible ? Yes, it's possible. The food was so delicious, we ordered food to take with us for later. ( photos of take out attached. We were too busy eating out sit down meal). The service was exceptional. My water glass stayed full. The room is nice and cozy. We had no problem with parking, but I can imagine it may get tight during the dinner hour. We will return, because I look forward to trying several other menu items. I highly recommend Carmelita's.

It was perfect. The cilantro lime steak salad made the best afternoon snack for me and my husband…read more Grilled carne asada tops a bed of greens, a generous amount of avocado, red onions, shredded jack cheese, tomato, roasted corn, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips.stripe. All dressed in a lime vinaigrette. It was so refreshing and full of protein, both animal and plant. We always try to eat as healthy as possible and this truly hit the spot. Pairs well with a bottle of unsweetened tea. Service was nice and fairly quick. Located in the Pavilions shopping center, and 6-minute walk from our hotel, this really made our day. Seatings are plentiful on this weekday, both inside and outside. There are other items on the menu like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. We will definitely try these next time we're in town. They all sound tasty! Salud!

Delicious food, great vibe and excellent service. I'd be back with a group of friends.read more

I would like to send a huge thank you to our server Axel . With Customer service and Hospitality…read morebeing a lost art it's refreshing to feel like the only person in the building. Once again thank you for taking care of us for breakfast and lunch while attending a cliff side wedding ceremony. We have been here plenty of times and will be returning. Thank you Axel.

Las Brisas was incredible! We were here for a birthday celebration and Luis made everything so…read morespecial. Service was amazing and so was the food!

I had been meaning to try this place. I have been to Nick's which is very good but I think I prefer…read morethis. The view is awesome and Mexican food is more of my style. Got fish tacos and they were some of the best I've tried. The chips and salsa were excellent too. I got a Paloma which was pretty good and had a nice seat by the window. People are nice as well. The parking is tricky and this was at lunch during the week, so it's probably even worse on weekends and dinner.

This place was FIRE! Came here on a Thursday around 5:30 PM and got seated immediately as a party…read moreof two. The service and food were both great, especially for the price! They start you off with complimentary chips and salsa, and the portions are HUGE--you definitely get a lot of food for what you pay. The vibe was more casual and chill, but the restaurant was super clean and the service was friendly. Would definitely come back!

Visiting from NM. I had low expectations as I do whenever I…read morevisit a restaurant outside of New Mexico but holy cow! The Taco Stand has the most delicious food I tasted while visiting Laguna. The staff is amazing, friendly, and attentive. We went back a second time and each ordered a mar y tierra burrito which was to die for. The manager on duty surprised us with a sweet treat, churros! I will definitely return when I visit California again. I wanted to dance while I was there because the music was as flavorful as the food. Thank you to everyone at the Taco Stand for providing tasteful memories.

Unfortunately, The Taco Stand missed the mark this time. I'll still give them a second chance later…read morebecause our visit was at 9pm on a busy night. We ordered two mushroom tacos. One arrived with mushrooms and avocado; the other had mushrooms only. And somehow, neither one had the grilled onions. ‍ Then came the real test: we ordered a pescado burrito, but asked them to hold the meat (meaning the fish), hold the cheese, and add beans. Three simple requests. Can you guess how many were actually fulfilled? If you guessed one, congratulations--you understand the assignment. The kicker? The cashier entered our requests correctly on the receipt. So somewhere between the cashier and the kitchen, our modifications apparently took a wrong turn. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, I'd definitely double-check your order before digging in. You may want to verify it twice--or, at this rate, come back in a year when they've had time to work out the kinks. A few other things: * The grooved metal menu makes it surprisingly difficult to read. * The line was long but moved quickly. * Once ordered, the food took about 30-45 minutes. * The small patio's trash can was overflowing, which didn't exactly add to the dining experience. I really wanted to love this place, but when three modifications turn into a game of "Which One Did They Get Right?", it's hard to give a glowing review. Taco Stand, we need to tac-o-bout-it.

Great spot, especially if you want Mexican food with an ocean-side atmosphere. I had the skinny…read moremargarita, which was refreshing and a perfect pairing with dinner. I ordered the steak fajitas, and they were pretty good! The steak was flavorful, and the fajitas came out sizzling with all the classic sides. Overall, a fun spot to grab some quick sit down Mexican food and drinks while enjoying the beautiful Laguna Beach scenery. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

Wish I could give this place a better review! We waited over 20 minutes for drinks while our server…read morewas tied up at another table. Another table that sat down after us received their drinks first. I eventually went to the bar to ask if I could order there and was told by the bartender, 'your waitress is right there' and then 'she'll get to you,' which came across as dismissive and unhelpful. Overall, the service felt inattentive and the bartender's response made the experience worse. It's too bad, the view's beautiful!

I LOVE Rasta Taco on Beach Street in Laguna Beach!! It's my new taco place; my all-time favorite is…read morethe Al Pastor!! I enjoy sitting outside, eating Rasta Taco & watching life walk by!!! Try it - you'll love it too!!! by: Mary Jones

Rasta Taco was the Jamaican-Mexican food mash-up that I didn't know I was seeking…read more With just a walk-up window and a little patio of outdoor tables, one might be excused for assuming that an average taco would result but halfway through our meal two of us were remarking on how good it all was. Not just good, but wholly satisfying and abundant. My Asada Bowl was filled with so much tasty protein that what I initially took for a somewhat high-priced offering ($18.95) proved ample enough to satisfy not only for lunch; This was dinner as well. Tacos received equal praise. Order at the counter then take a seat at a patio table. Your meal will be brought to your table though should you need anything else you'll likely be fetching it yourself. If the weather is nice (almost always in Laguna Beach), you're sporting a hunger, and you're not looking for anything fancy Rasta Taco should be on your go-to list. If I found myself in Laguna Beach today, it's where I'd lunch.

Excellent each time we come here. High quality and great tasting fresh food! Eaten here a lot and…read morebreakfast was just as good as lunch and dinner. Love it.

Man. lol…read more Ok. So this is a basic average Mexican place in Laguna beach. Below average service. Entitled Gen Z workers who expect $10 tip for just getting your order. Food was bland. Service forgettable. Outside was gross ... dog feces on the lawn not picked up All in all .... A totally forgettable food experience. A memorable terrible one ( one person cost $42!! For garbage food ) Skip this place. For sure.

Javier's in Newport Beach has been my favorite place to chill in the early afternoons every few…read moreyears. I say that because around 2 pm on a Wednesday, it's easy to get in and out. Ample parking, attentive service, and great food. On Wednesday, I was solo and ordered two Cucumber Jalapeño margaritas with salsa and chips. After I enjoyed scoping out every inch of the awesome decor and ambience, I ordered the famous beans. Boy are they delicious! Next came Enchiladas Mariscos which knocked it out of the park. Beautifully presented, great temperature, and the zesty green sauce was delicious. To my surprise the rice and beans no longer come along with this amazing entree. That rubbed me wrong. Adding $18 to my lunch made me wrinkle my nose and ask why? No beans and no rice, no business. Kelley the hostess was amazing, Martin was attentive, Augustin the manager was cordial. The staff there especially the bartender Salvador whom I've know for many years are memorable. Keep it that way.

We've been going to Javier's for more than 10 years between Spectrum, Crystal Cove, and Vegas, so…read morethis was especially disappointing. We had a 7:00 reservation for my birthday, called ahead to say we'd be about 20 minutes late, and were told there was a 15-minute grace period. We arrived around 7:20-7:25 and were turned away. I understand policies, but this was a Tuesday night, and the attitude was awful.. no warmth, no effort to help, and zero acknowledgment that we had called ahead or that it was my birthday. Simply put, nasty. My wife rebooked us for 8:00, so we waited at the bar. At dinner, we ordered margaritas and they were genuinely terrible. Not just "not our taste," but shockingly bad for a restaurant that has always been known for its margaritas. We sent them back and asked for beers instead. That's where the service really lost us. Our waitress didn't ask what was wrong, didn't apologize, didn't seem concerned, and made absolutely no effort to fix the experience. She just dropped the Modelos on the table with an attitude that basically said, "Fine, you're a nuisance, here's your beer." The food itself was great, but the service and overall hospitality were genuinely terrible. They also completely forgot the birthday despite it being noted on the reservation. I normally tip 25-30%, but tonight I left 15% and wrote, "Thanks for forgetting my birthday" on the check. That pretty much summed it up.

Came here on Mother's Day. This is always a tried and true. We got a little of everything and it…read moredid not disappoint. Would come back here again, no questions asked!

Decent New American/Breakfast/Brunch spot in Laguna Beach. I came here for a friend's birthday with…read morea big group on a Sunday and the experience was alright. Going down the list of dishes I tried here: -Miso Garlic Noodles: Solid and good flavor. Nothing special and overpriced for what they were. -Avocado Wontons: These were interesting. It was like a vegan poke only that it's watermelon. Not bad, but the 'wontons' weren't actual wontons. -Ahi Poke Stack: Solid poke and I enjoyed the creamy avocado. Also a bit overpriced considering the portion size. -Matcha Martini: Pretty disappointing. Couldn't really taste any matcha. Only tasted like a sweet and creamy cocktail. -Chilaquiles: Overall enjoyable. I liked the crispy chips. However, the servers forgot my eggs which was annoying, but they brought it out later with an additional egg. -Crispy Fried Calamari: Tasty and I liked the sauce. Calamari wasn't the greatest quality itself though. Service was pretty slow and the servers seemed to forget many details when taking orders which caused service delays wasn't optimal. The interior was decent and not dirty. For parking, there's a good amount located at and around the Pavilions parking lot. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here again. It just seemed like a standard chain restaurant. It is located walking distance from the beach though.