El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant

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Solid spot for Mexican breakfast, which is what I was looking for. It's nearly impossible to find breakfast tacos in our area, and this is as close as it gets. Comes with a stack of corn tortillas. The eggs were a little burnt, and brown... not my favorite style of scrambled eggs, but overall good!! read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Mexicana breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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My boyfriend and I were in the area and hungry. We found this place on Yelp as I saw the good reviews. We came maybe 30 minutes after opening and everything was so clean. They were ready for the day. We ate in but they seem popular for take out and people came in to order to go or they got many phone calls. We both got the chilaquiles (you can add meat for an additional charge). The lady who took our order was super nice and checked on us throughout. Would definitely come back to try their lunch or dinner options. read more

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This picture speaks for itself. Only if I could give 0 stars. Grease dripping down my bag like if it was soup. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - This picture speaks for itself. Full of grease literally grease dripping down my bag like if it was soup. - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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Marlene J.

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My fiancé and I came here after it was highly recommended by a friend who said her family eats here often, and I can see why! I ordered the chilaquiles verdes, which were delicious and came with rice and beans. The flavors were great and it definitely hit the spot. My fiancé ordered the pozole and he really enjoyed it as well. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere also felt like a traditional Mexican restaurant, which added to the authentic vibe. If you're in the mood for some good, authentic Mexican food, I definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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Matt S.

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We tried this place for the first time. Presentation of the Restaurant was a little iffy. Ambience was poor as there were only one other couple in the place. We both got the Enchilada dinner. Not bad red sauce had a little kick to it. Chips and salsa were from a bag and a bottle. Got 2 burritos to go. Will rate later. Service was good. read more

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Rebecca M.

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Food was excellent, highly recommend. Service was great and friendly, restaurant clea

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Alexander L.

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Had a beef tongue burrito. Burrito is dry and bland. Beef tongue still has skin on it. Would not come again read more

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Christina D.

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One of my favorite! The service is so fast, the staff amazingly friendly. The food top notch.

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Joshua G.

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Amazing fish tacos. Great service and never too busy! I will keep coming back forever.

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Robert S.

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Amazing, authentic, outstanding food AND service.. 10s across the board in every category, clean & comfortable. read more

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Brianne L.

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Came here before heading to chino hills for an afternoon hike. Parking was easy. It's located in a large strip mall area, so no issues. It was hard to tell door to go in, as there wasn't obvious signage, but I figured it out. At first impression, this place looks a little dirty. The ceiling vents are black and that is a little concerning. They do both quick serve and table service here. When the waitress learned we were eating in, she told us to have a seat and brought us menus, chips, and salsa. The salsa was spicy, which was great. I ordered the two taco combo with shredded beef. It came with beans and rice. It was A-okay. I prefer the shredded beef at my local place, but it was good. Overall this place was pretty easy and quick and the food was decent. I'd probably hit my normal spot in the general area, but this place was fine. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Two taco combo- shredded beef - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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N_anonymous P.

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Small family owned business with really good food! I have only had breakfast here but it was delicious. Get the machaca!! They give you a lot of their salsa in the squeeze bottles are really good too. Breakfast comes with rice and beans or beans and tater tots. My only wish is that they offered fried potatoes with breakfast. They have Jarritos and Mexican coke in bottles, too! Really sweet people! read more

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Greg B.

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Our go to for our take away Mexican food, Love the shredded beef burrito, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas , staff is always smiling. read more

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Paul M.

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If you are looking for a true authentic Mexican restaurant, look no further. It is a family friendly environment. Prices for their meals are very reasonable. If you are near the area, come by and ordered a meal from El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant. You will not regret it My wife and I ordered the chicken fajitas. It is big enough for two, and a friend of mine order the enchiladas. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Three enchiladas never look so good. - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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Very tasty like homemade menudo and Albania's soup. Will come back to try other foods later but they close early at 3 pm on Sundays. Service fairly fast and casual atmosphere. read more

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Brett R.

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Had pozole for breakfast, it was delicious and very filling. Never had anything at El Pueblito that wasn't great Service was excellent never had to ask for drink refills read more

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Joanna R.

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OMG! This place is amazing. I work down the street from this restaurant and my coworkers and I decided to order food here on our lunch and it was very good. I got the torta with carne asada and it was big and so delicious! One of my coworkers got the chicken tacos and said the chicken was very juicy. Definitely will be coming back here to dine in and try more items on the menu! read more

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Ryan S.

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This place is a great little spot for quick tasty Mexican food. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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Cilka I.

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I will say that I am pretty picky about my Mexican food. Especially chicken burritos. There are 2 places I love in California. I think this place will be number 3. Excellent shredded chicken burrito! And very good salsas! read more

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Naomi R.

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Accidentally stumbled upon this local gem. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the smells alone promised something special. I ordered the fajitas, which were perfectly seasoned, tender, and served with fresh tortillas and flavorful sides. My friend had the enchilada, quesadilla, and taco plate, and each dish was packed with bold, authentic flavors. This place is a must-visit--everything was simply delicious and made with care. I also really appreciated how clean it is, and how quick the service was. read more

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B A.

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I've been going to this place for over 20 years. They have consistently great food. My favorite is the chicken nachos. The people there are very nice and they are always busy. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Chicken nachos. I added the red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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Melody H.

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This is my favorite Mexican spot in yorba linda / Placentia. The price is cheap and the food is authentic. I usually get the 2 taco plate. You can choose hard or soft shell and choice of meat. It also comes with rice and beans. I've also had the taquitos, chilaquiles, enchiladas and burritos. They all taste good. They also have horchata if you're craving something sweet. I never spend more than $20 for 2 people. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - 2 taco plate and taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Placentia, California

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Rich A.

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We have been going there for years and always have great service. The food is always good and served quickly. Highly recommended.

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Bridget E.

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They have great tasting food and their handmade tortillas are the best!! Al Pastor and Carne Asada...delicious.

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Guxtey T.

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We've been going to El Pueblito since they opened. Such a great restaurant. Feels like being invited to a relative's place. The people that work there are all super nice and make you feel like you belong. And the food tastes like your Tia made it for you. Our kids love it, they say it "feels like home". The inside is nothing fancy but it's always clean and very comfortable. We recommend it to all our friends and if someone is visiting from out of town we take them to El Pueblito because we know it'll be good. read more

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Sarah M.

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Ordered the Pozole. Comes in a huge bowl served with your choice of corn or flour tortillas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, and limes. Delicious as always. read more

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Sam O.

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The food is really good here, but do not go off of the menu prices on these pictures. They are double the price of what you see on the menu pics on this app. read more

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Tina W.

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Excellent food, reasonably priced. The best carnitas I've ever had! Staff is always friendly.

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Joel R.

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Great place to cure your hangover with a giant bowl of their delicious menudo! I also recommend their pozole. BUT their menudo is the best I've ever had. read more

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Bethany M.

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Great food and it's a very clam restaurant. Every time I go it's very easy going with amazing food.

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Mike v.

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Mom & pop Mexican food shop. Above average carne asada burrito; excellent tortilla and salsa! Friendly and quick staff. There seemed to be a good cross section of Placentia/YL residents coming through. read more

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We have been going to this place for probably 15 years now. And we go almost every weekend. The food is authentic and delicious! Wonderful service! it's like going to visit your family since we've gotten to know them over the years. The prices are so reasonable. Nice clean restaurant. If you haven't gone here, you need to give them a try! The food always taste, fresh, and delicious! read more

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Paul H.

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We live in Placentia and were feeling like Mexican food. We have our favorite go-tos, but wanted to try someplace new. My wife had heard of a place on Imperial Highway but didn't know the name. We did some searching and found El Pueblito. The Yelp reviews were mostly great, with a few disgruntled customers. We decided to give it a try. We came on a Saturday at 11:30 am and the place was not that crowded. My wife had tacos and I had the huevos con chorizo. We both enjoyed our dishes. Our server, who I believe is the/a owner, informed us later that everything is homemade, including the chorizo, not an easy task. I believe we have found a new go-to!!! read more

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Sherri C.

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Always so good !! Love the hard shell ground beef tacos!! Service is great !! Micheladas are bomb, I get it made with Pacifico !!

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Matthew L.

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Fast and friendly service, but the food is just okay. Since it is Yorba Linda, the pricing is a bit high for what you get. I got the carne asada burrito even though I ordered al pastor and the meat was dry. I find it strange to have shredded iceberg lettuce in a burrito and the filling in the burrito is not as substantial as one would hope for. The burrito is filling because of it's size, but you are mostly eating tortilla. The good thing is that they toast/flat top grill the tortilla. Red salsa has a big kick to it for the size of the container the give. read more

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Nancy T.

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Pretty good Mexican food. The ambiance is kind of dim and outdated, but the staff is nice. The menu is extensive with tons of different items to choose from, which might be tough if you're a bit indecisive. Their hard shell tacos are great, as the meat is really tender and their rice is also nice and fluffy. I do wish their chips weren't so thick and was disappointed in the chimichanga, as the skin was really dense and the filling was extremely sparse. Overall, this isn't my first choice for Mexican food in the area, especially when Placentia has so many better options closer to Chapman, but the location of this place is definitely nicer. read more

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Guy J.

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Good food, generous portions, and friendly service. I had the carnitas and they were great.

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Paty C.

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Everything is good choice here. Great service friendly employees. I usually order to go. However its a nice little place looks very cozy.

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Christine P.

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One of best Mexican restaurants in the area. Great service and delicious food. We have been going for years and will continue to do so.

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1221 E Imperial Hwy
Placentia, CA 92870
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(714) 854-7956
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http://el-pueblito.cafes-usa.com

Hours

What time does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant open?

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant close?

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant does have catering options.

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have a drive thru?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant has a drive thru.

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant serve alcohol?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant allow dogs?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant allows dogs.

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have TVs?

No, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have bike parking?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant has bike parking.

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have outdoor seating?

No, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have parking?

Yes, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant have free WiFi?

No, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant does not have free WiFi.

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Que Vida Tacos Yorba Linda

Holy smokes, this is the best Mex in town! We ordered the El Grande sub Asada, Que Rico plato, corn…read moreesquites, birria tacos, a pineapple margarita, and Pacifico on tap. Everything was absolutely superb! You can really taste the quality of their house-made tortillas and house-marinated meats. Plus, the portions are huge! The restaurant was packed, and it is easy to see why. The vine is super cool with lively high energy social atmosphere! Since it was so busy, we initially ordered our food to-go because there were no open seats. However, the coolest guy at the register (I forgot to ask his name!) went above and beyond. He asked us to wait a moment and personally got a table ready so we could dine in. His phenomenal service, knowledge, and great personality truly topped off our experience. All the servers were outstanding!! Watch out Que Vida, your new regulars!! See you tomorrow!!!

Best tacos in town. Staff is very friendly…read more Food is very fresh. Draft beer and bottle beer. Limited bar. Limited wine options. Multiple kinds of Margaritas They make breakfast options all day. Their desserts are a special treat! No wait staff. You have to order at the counter and then they bring it to your table. Fresh churros. Veggie options. Salad options. No alcoholic options Bar counter Able to accommodate small to medium groups

Bar, lighted menus, prep space, kitchen.

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El Farolito

THE BEST! This is…read moreone of those if you know, you know; kind of restaurants. The food is absolutely amazing. No other Mexican restaurant compares in my opinion. Even the rice and beans are better than other places lol The rice is so fluffy and soft! I've never had rice that good. The chips are better than other places lol You can tell that they make them fresh. I got the shrimp enchiladas with extra cheese. It was delicious. The shrimp enchiladas came with shrimp and pico de gallo inside. It was topped with cheese. Very good! I scarfed it down. Next time though, I will order the cheese enchiladas. Those are my favorite! The flavors are just great. The food is freshly made and great service. They get you in and out quickly. We did have to wait for about 40 minutes, ambiance was crowded. There were people lined up outside! Worth the wait!!

What a delightful surprise, realizing that the previous seating area in their covered parking lot…read moreis now a completely enclosed building, replete with attractive furnishings, wall decor, multiple ceiling fans, and attractive-&-spacious restrooms! I have to remind myself not to overindulge in their complimentary warm, thick-&-crunchy tortilla chips, served with salsa. Aware that I'd already consumed a good amount of chips, I ordered their Junior's Plate: choice of 1 item (Shredded Beef Taco), rice & beans ($11) -- good amount of beef; my thoughts, easier (and more elegant) to eat with fork & knife. Hubby enjoyed his order #18 Pork Carnitas ($18). Cocktails: I enjoyed the presentation and taste of my Paloma, $16; hubby thoroughly enjoyed his Farolito, $11, commenting it was good-&-strong and reasonably priced - a win-win! With this newly-added attractive and comfortable dining room, El Farolito is among our options when in the mood for Mexican cuisine.

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Tacos Los Cholos - Anaheim

Locally owned & operated

Best tacos in the OC, David was a great server, told us about the Taco Madness championship that…read morethe restaurant has won 3 times. Definitely would recommend.

Absolutely incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. The food…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and some of the best tacos we've ever had. The music created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. A huge thank you to our server, David, who was outstanding. He was so kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. He checked on us often, made great recommendations, and provided some of the best service we've had in a long time. If you're looking for delicious food, great music, and exceptional customer service, this is the place. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Anaheim. Highly recommend!

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Good service drinks 1000/1000 Sunday brunch amazing great…read morecustomer service If passing by definitely recommend

This place used to be great. We have been coming here for years and gradually started to see it…read moredecline. We decided to take a break from coming, about a year or two as the last experience was not good. Tonight we went back and was even more disappointed. Most staff was very friendly and the young waiter was good about keeping our glasses full. Our main waiter was an older man who was not very pleasant and seemed rushed. We ordered guacamole that came out warm, but tasted pretty good. We also ordered 2 house salads which came out warm instead of cold, with pieces of brown lettuce and couldn't eat it. Also they came out at the same time as our entree. WHY IS THIS A THING NOW AT RESTAURANTS?!?! Soups/salads should come first THEN the entree. For the entrees, we each ordered a ribeye, one medium well and one medium. They were TOUGH. The medium well came out medium and the medium came out barely rare. I hate to say this but we won't be back. There's been too much disappointment.

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Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant

Haven't been here for a year but they recently remodeled and expanded the menu. The food was great…read moreand everyone was super attentive and nice. They have multiple TVs around for games as well as a bar area now as well. Will be back!

Had an impressively tasty dinner tonight at Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant!!! Gloria and Carlos…read morewere so hospitable. Kind, friendly and full of information. Well I kinda grilled them to get details. New owners - New Chefs - New Menu, and a large menu at that. BUT they'll make anything you ask. Even if not on the menu. They have a significant amount of seafood items now that they didn't before. And soups. Full bar. Beer is cold. Soda is carbonated. The food was fabulous! Salsa flavorful. But like another buzz member said, they have really hot salsa if you ask. And they also have green salsa. The portions are quite big too. Like the cheese enchilada plate you see here. Looks like two burritos! My crunchy taco shells are made fresh. Just really really good!! We will definitely go back!

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It's perfect!! 5/5…read morefood!! 5/5 service!! 5/5 everything!! Handmade tortillas Fresh chips Amazing salsas Authentic flavor Make you feel like family EVERYONE is extremely attentive and friendly Our experience was absolute perfection, and keep in mind I'm extremely picky about my food and service. Sooo good!! This may just be my new favorite mexican restaurant!!

The pozole was delicious and had the perfect spicy kick just how I like it! I'm not a fan of…read moretostadas or tortillas, so I ordered it with chips. The chips were a little hard, but I didn't mind because the pozole itself was a perfect 5 stars. I will definitely be going back on Saturday!

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Most of the food was delicious. The serving potions are very good, which is a big bonus,…read moreconsidering this crazy economy of inflation. The prices are more than reasonable. The service was wonderful. Even the drinks were fantastic both in taste and presentation. Esther was the name of my grandmother. I love this name. That is the primary reason I was willing to try this place out for the first time. We loved it. We will definitely come back. Cheers!

So I came in knowing that this place was going to be very white washed Mexican food (my husband…read morewarned me before hand but its his great grandmother's favorite place). And to be honest the food is very Americanized Mexican food but it was still really good. I got the Chile Verde burrito, my husband got cheese chips and a quesadilla and my great grandmother in law got enchiladas and everyone enjoyed what we got. Service was nice, the place was decorated cute and honestly I would go back but just know if you are looking for authentic, this isn't it but its good.

3 chicken taquitos (Sunday special) and a chorizo breakfast burrito.

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Mi Casita Restaurante

My wife and I had dinner at Mi Casita Restaurant in Fullerton, and we had a wonderful experience…read more The service was outstanding, and our server, Katie, was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. My wife ordered the fajitas, and I decided to try the Diablo Shrimp. I enjoy trying new and different foods, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Let me tell you--the name is no joke! The Diablo Shrimp was incredibly spicy, truly living up to its name. If you love heat, you'll definitely enjoy it. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Mi Casita to anyone looking for great Mexican food and excellent service.

This location has been on our list of places to try for quite some time. We had never managed to…read morecatch it during business hours and always ended up at nearby spots instead. Luckily, that finally changed and we caught them open! This is a true family-run business, and if you haven't tried it yet, you should. We ordered a 2-item combo with a cheese enchilada, shredded beef taco, rice, and beans, and it was amazing. We also got the chicken à la diabla, and I can honestly say I've never had an à la diabla sauce that good at a restaurant. Everything tasted homemade and so comforting that it felt like leaving a friend's house after a meal his mom made. The vibe was fun, the service was great, and we were lucky enough to have the son taking care of us, which made the experience even better. Thank you for an amazing meal and great conversation. We're looking forward to creating many more memories here. This is officially our go-to spot because, quite frankly, the food here is on another level.

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Enchiladas with carnitas

En Familia

First time here and we will definitely be back! The food was delicious and the portion sizes were…read morevery generous. I definitely recommend the Machaca enchiladas, very filling and yummy. The drinks were VERY tasty, you can tell they put a lot of thought and love into their drink menu! Chris was our server and he was very attentive and friendly! He had amazing drink and food recommendations. Thank you Chris! Overall, I would definitely recommended this restaurant.

This is my first time coming to this location and I will say the experience was amazing. Thanks to…read moremy server Callin & and her manager Veronica they were very welcoming to my kids and I and made this brunch great & also my server was very helpful with my son and his allergy needs which he was very happy with a dish that he ordered everything with the drinks and the food was delicious. I'm definitely coming back.

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Jalapeños Mexican Food

I'm a big fan of other Jalapeños locations. I always love their asada tacos. That's my main…read moreorder, pretty much every time! If I want something amazingly delicious and unhealthy I get their carne asada nachos!! Oh man!! So, I had that at their south OC location. I came here the other day and ordered a couple of asada tacos and got exactly what I expected. Great quality tacos, great salsa, whole jalapeños which are super mild, some pickled carrots, and a Diet Coke! The restaurant is small, but there are a few tables outside. The cashier was super friendly and helpful! I'll be back. Hmmmm, maybe even today!

My hubby ordered breakfast burritos from here. We got the vegetarian ones with egg, beans cheese…read moreand salsas on the side. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were! I'll definitely try the other items on their menu. I can only speak for take out but it was fast and friendly!

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El Farolito

THE BEST! This is…read moreone of those if you know, you know; kind of restaurants. The food is absolutely amazing. No other Mexican restaurant compares in my opinion. Even the rice and beans are better than other places lol The rice is so fluffy and soft! I've never had rice that good. The chips are better than other places lol You can tell that they make them fresh. I got the shrimp enchiladas with extra cheese. It was delicious. The shrimp enchiladas came with shrimp and pico de gallo inside. It was topped with cheese. Very good! I scarfed it down. Next time though, I will order the cheese enchiladas. Those are my favorite! The flavors are just great. The food is freshly made and great service. They get you in and out quickly. We did have to wait for about 40 minutes, ambiance was crowded. There were people lined up outside! Worth the wait!!

What a delightful surprise, realizing that the previous seating area in their covered parking lot…read moreis now a completely enclosed building, replete with attractive furnishings, wall decor, multiple ceiling fans, and attractive-&-spacious restrooms! I have to remind myself not to overindulge in their complimentary warm, thick-&-crunchy tortilla chips, served with salsa. Aware that I'd already consumed a good amount of chips, I ordered their Junior's Plate: choice of 1 item (Shredded Beef Taco), rice & beans ($11) -- good amount of beef; my thoughts, easier (and more elegant) to eat with fork & knife. Hubby enjoyed his order #18 Pork Carnitas ($18). Cocktails: I enjoyed the presentation and taste of my Paloma, $16; hubby thoroughly enjoyed his Farolito, $11, commenting it was good-&-strong and reasonably priced - a win-win! With this newly-added attractive and comfortable dining room, El Farolito is among our options when in the mood for Mexican cuisine.

Nachos Supreme w/ Carne Asada

7/2025

Shrimp fajitas

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Peaberry Coffee House

YAY! They offer both 16oz & 24oz coffee sizes here; finally a location that offers LARGE sized…read morecoffees!!! I ordered an iced white mocha latte - the espresso is on the stronger side but it was still delicious and well balanced. Pricing was affordable in comparison to other coffee shops, so that was a pleasant experience. * iced white mocha (8/10) Customer service was great - friendly cashier & fast baristas. There's A LOT of indoor seating but it's mainly set up for parties of 2. There is some outdoor seating available here as well and BATHROOMS are available inside. Overall, I had a positive experience and I will be coming back to try their matcha next!

Went in there second time first time the other guy was very polite and helpful yesterday went there…read moreagain different guy not vey friendly I ask few questions about trying a different drink he seems not very patient So I order a hazelnut cloud brew drink after I order I was looking at there small screen in front of me and I took a picture I'm wondering looks interesting. Ask a guy what is the name of the drink? He replied we don't have that right now ! Ok fine Then I waited for my drink four people after me coming order a drink their drinks all come out first mine is a very last dead end. Not sure why is a very simple rule first order made the first drink ! Obviously, the guy made my drink to the very last just to let me wait Not a very good customer service won't go back there again Was trying to support local small business!

Peaberry Coffee House - New coffee shop

Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Cream cheese and Lemon Peppers for California Bagel Sandwich!

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Raspberry Rhapsody - delicious

Pho Noodle House

Our 1st time here was unforgettable . Our waiter was very…read morekind, very sweet, very helpful. My soup was AMAZING YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY if there was smell a vision that would be great. Great big Shrimp delicious rice noodles I added Cilantro, basil, bean sprouts & lime ‍. Huge portions you won't leave hungry. Marie loved her meal as well. The spring rolls and peanut sauce were flipping fantastic!!! We will be back. This restaurant has been here for 20 years we never knew that. The food is fresh this our new soup place. I highly recommend you and your family come check out Pho Noodle House Thank you for a fantastic meal!

We stopped in for dinner at Pho Noodle House. It's been a while and we used to really like this…read moreplace. Usually just grab and go, but this time we sat down for dinner. I ordered the chargrilled pork vermicelli and my wife got the flat noodle dish. I'll start with hers as it didn't have a lot of flavor. It was good, just not great. I had the vermicelli and it was yummy. Lots of flavor on the pork. The staff was very friendly.

My dish after tasting one bite.

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Tony's Bar & Deli

Great food and service best smash burger in o.c I…read morerecommend it on Wednesday for the brisket ;-)

I used to go to Tommy Pastrami. There's something about a good hot dog, a good burger, and…read moreespecially a good deli sandwich that is just so satisfying. There was many a time where I just had a huge craving for good roast beef on a roll with Swiss but could never get done to Tommy Pastrami. Lately I've been looking for a decent deli in the area and I may have found it at Tony's. That New Jersey sandwich was amazing, with its roast beef and turkey--not to mention that Russian dressing. I could eat that sandwich ten days in a row and not get sick of it. I'd get plenty rotund maybe, but not sick. I'm sure the rest of the menu items are the same way. The service was perfect here. My order was taken and arrived quickly. The refills came fast (and a little furious), and it genuinely seemed like a staff that cared and got to know its regular customers. The ambiance was good too. There was plenty of space in the dining area. The decor was very comfortable and rural and a little kitsch. And the vibe of the place was just super lowkey and relaxed. I had my entire meal at a relaxed pace here. Sure, it's a little pricey for a meal here, but I feel that's all deli if they be of any quality. I would gladly pay for any meal here over like a fast food one. It's also kind of a drive to get here for me, but a deli is like a monthly occurrence and not a weekly one for me so that's not a concern. All in all, I think this is going to be hitting my rotation quite often going forward.

View of the bar from the deli side.

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Bar

Golden State Coffee Roasters

On the summer menu they have a coconut cloud matcha that I personally think they need to add to…read moretheir menu forever. It is so good. Also really love their gluten free banana loaf. They offer to warm it up, I say yes and it's delicious :) It's a pretty big place, lots of seating. A good place to study, or do work from. Lots of plugs for charging laptops and such. And all the staff is kind or funny.

This is a real gem! Delicious coffee. Great local spot. Super tasty food. Wonderful staff. Helpful…read moreand friendly. A surprisingly found spot. Family, pet and date friendly. A must come again!

Entry and one of the seating areas

Almond croissant, very artificial tasting

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Flat White & Yuzu Tonic

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Daniel A.

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9 years ago

a friend recommended this place to me. I checked it out and agree with his recommendation. The restaurant is conveniently located close to Imperial and Rose. the place is clean and serves great food. Typical mexican menu but prepared with high standards for freshness, quality ingredients, taste and presentation. I had the pastor soft tacos and was not disappointed. I knew this place was good because when i was parking i noticed several police vehicles in the parking lot. (you know the cops always know the great spots to eat) read more

Marion G.

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8 years ago

This is our favorite Mexican place. It's a seat yourself, wait service and Payal the counter type of casual place. Not a fancy decor, just excellent food. My enchiladas were amazing with a red sauce that's so tasty with just the right amount of spice. Great rice & beans too. My husband likes vets the tacos, which are al carbon style read more

Joe M.

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3 years ago

This is my fourth review asking the owners of this restaurant to please update their hours of operation for Sunday!!! You close at 2pm and hour's posted are 3pm. Thank you! read more

Dodie S.

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4

12 years ago

Food is good and very hot when it comes to you. Reasonably priced too! Fast for a lunch stop! Go early, it does get busy and that is how you know they are good! read more

Elias S.

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4

4 years ago

Services are so good the only comment I have the Meet is to over cooked and chilaquiles needs more flavor but maybe next time I come is going to be different read more

Liz R.

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11 years ago

How is this place rated a 4 star! Came in ordered our food, 30 minutes go by...and other waitress came and asked for our order again WTH!

Paisley H.

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7 years ago

My favorite! Thank you! We love having our lunch here every week. The service is great and always friendly!

P C.

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1

8 years ago

Always really good and quickly made. We go at least once a week. Super friendly and personable staff.

Ryan M.

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3

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15 years ago

The best carne asada tacos I've ever had. Better yet they are only $1.50. Service us fantastic too.

Nelly B.

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2

4 years ago

Love this little place! They're friendly, it's clean, and the food is hot and fresh. Delicious.

Me T.

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10 years ago

Food was disappointing. Very average at best. The service was very pleasant and attentive. read more

Dave V.

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4

10 years ago

Love this place! Great food, reasonable and great service too!! Definitely coming back.

Jaimee B.

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3

13 years ago

We walked in and once the smell of rotting fish hit us, we walked right back out.

Jimmie M.

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13

15 years ago

Great tasting food. Fast service. Friendly employees. This place is great.

Crystal W.

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4

12 years ago

The food is so good. My family and I have never had a bad meal here.

USC T.

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12

15 years ago

Great food at reasonable prices and very hospitable.

C S.

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18

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11 years ago

Best chorizo nachos in the world. ever.

Bixby D.

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17 years ago

Go for the pastor.

Ethan G.

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6

3

13 years ago

Good food

Verna R.

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3

0

2 months ago

Good Food

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