Cute local Mexican in Tustin with awesome tacos and friendly service…read more Flaka is located in Tustin has a small parking lot. Interior is clean and large. They give you complimentary chips upon entry. I've came here two times and have tried enchilada, street tacos, and margarita. My favorites is the non taco Tuesday tacos, tortilla is thick and hand made. Their pork is delicious and enchilada is solid and not overly creamy, the marg is not too sweet and perfect strength. Overall the dishes we've tried are solid, taco Tuesday is a great deal with $2.00 street tacos and $5 marg. This is a go to Mexican in Tustin

Aguachiles are really good, spicy but like a yummy spicy. The ceviche de pulpo y camaron is really…read moregood as well. The waitress was really nice. Muy atenta la señorita. Good attitude. The cook came by to our table and ask about the food, we told him everything was on point. Loved the music that was playing while we ate, salsa !!! Todo limpio. Everything clean.

Wow. Totally outstanding. We had reservations for 1:30, but traffic was really bad so it looked…read morelike our arrival time was more like 2 o'clock. We call them and give them a heads up and wondered if there was still availability. Melody was pretty transparent and said that there is a different menu between two and five ---a more limited menu. She asked if there was anyway we could get there before 2 o'clock. Long story short, she was super gracious and told the cooks that we would get there a little after two and they would make us something from the lunch menu. Isa was our waitress, and she was phenomenal! Great sense of humor, very transparent about the different menu items. I got a copal and it was fantastic! Smoky and spicy, but not too spicy. We started our late lunch with Caesar salad, Sopa Limon, Seabreem fish dish. We also got the cubano. We were so stuffed by the end of it, but everything was phenomenal. The Caesar salad was a great way to start the meal, but after a couple of bites of it once we had the other dishes, it didn't stand out as much. We probably would've ordered the same thing all over again, with the exception of the Caesar salad (although it was still good!) Sopa Limon had a very unique bone broth flavor. It was a little sweet. So amazing. Seabreem dish - the vegetables played an important part in the flavors! The fries and the aïoli for the Cubano was amazing. The Cubano was excellent, but was a big serving. We sat outdoors, but if I had to have my choice, I would prefer indoors because the ambience indoors is similar to a resort. It reminds us of a place up in the Bay Area called Luna in Campbell. Except the food here is slightly better :). Will definitely return!

This place is so cute! In the heart of old town Tustin. Open air seating, good vibes + the best…read moreservice and food. Everything we ordered was so good. I forgot the names of them all but just trust me on this one! Our server brought us out their house made hot sauce that complimented every dish we ordered. Don't forget to ask for it! One was a black charred ghost pepper paste like sauce, nothing like I've ever had. So good. The best thing about all of the food was nothing was too saucy or salty. My girlfriends ordered some drinks and they loved it too. We went on a Thursday and they had a farmers market on the streets as well!

My friends and I had plans to go to ZAMA and found out it was closed so we had to find a new place…read more We ended up here just based off the pictures. Let's start with the margarita I got, I did not taste any alcohol in it (and I cannot have strong drinks! So that can tell you a lot) not worth $18. We basically paid for an expensive agua fresca! Then I ordered the carne asada skewers. The first bite was okay, not very flavorful, but I thought I could just finish it. As I go through the meat, I notice so much fat and very little meat. I grab another piece and bite into it, I start chewing and realize that it tasted like raw meat (with a hint taste of raw meat that spent too much time in the fridge) I immediately got nauseous and spit it out on a napkin. I told our server and he asked me what else I would like. I then ordered the fish tacos, he brought it out in less than 5 minutes (kind of fast if you ask me) I try a small piece of the fish and it wasn't bad, I give a piece to my friend and she only got fat. Why is there fat in my fish tacos! I tried to pick through it so I could atleast get full, but I couldn't do it. The server came to pick up our plates and asked me if I didn't like the tacos, I said no but that's okay don't worry about it. I was so disappointed because I was starving. My friend ordered the rib eye tacos and had to pick through it too because most of it was fat. The only good thing that happened was that our server did not charge me for the two plates that I didn't eat. We thanked him, paid the check and left. Unfortunately, this was not the best food and we were excited to eat and celebrate my birthday.

We had a 12:30PM reservation for their Mother's Day "Mariachi Brunch". The restaurant called us the…read moreday before to suggest we move it to catch the full mariachi set. We changed our plans to 12pm. That's where things started going wrong in ways we couldn't have predicted. There was a huge line outside. All reservation holders, all waiting, none being told anything useful. We stood there for over an hour. This restaurant enforces a 90-minute table limit, so the only way reservations run 60 minutes behind is if you sold more tables than you have. When they finally seated us, they walked us to the very back of the restaurant to plastic folding picnic tables and plastic chairs. The furthest possible seats, out of sight from the mariachi stage. Then we asked for the brunch menu. The server looked surprised, "We're out of the brunch menu. Everyone ordered the same thing." You promoted a brunch, and everyone ordered brunch? Shocking lol. We had to order off the regular menu instead. Our reservation was at 12pm, we sat down at 1:05pm and I finally got my meal at 1:30pm. There were several mistakes to our orders. One person at our table got the grilled shrimp. They served it raw and he sent it back. He ended up not eating and left without a meal. One of the staff was telling frustrated customers that this is simply what you should expect on Mother's Day. No accountability. Just the excuse that wanting a functional experience on a holiday is your fault for going out. This made it worse. And the mariachi? They stopped playing five minutes after we finally sat down. The same guy who told us this to lower our standards told us the band was on a 15-minute break. That break lasted 50 minutes. They came back to play right as our plates were being cleared away. Remember, we were seated in the very back, nowhere near the stage. The band finally made their way toward us just as we were asking for the check. They comped a few items and brought complimentary dessert. It didn't matter by then. This is a bar and lounge that decided to become a holiday brunch venue for one day. The grandmothers in that line didn't come for the lounge atmosphere. They came for the brunch and the mariachi -- the two things this restaurant completely failed to deliver. But I'd bet the staff is somewhere high-fiving each other for surviving a busy shift, convinced we all got exactly the Mother's Day we deserved for daring to go out. We still spend $300. We fell for the trap. And the portions were not large enough, so we went down the street to an Irish pub after and ate some appetizers to make up for it. Better to stick with family restaurants that have experience with special occasions.

This place is amazing! The owner Pablo runs an amazing restaurant and the food is amazing, the…read moreservice is amazing, and the atmosphere... since the world cup is going on is making the place pop with fun and enjoyment. It's not too loud to where you can not have a conversation, again I really love buying locally and keeping mom and pop shops alive and this is an amazing to enjoy food and support local businesses. (Sunny)

Owner was super nice and friendly! Very hospitable service and huge tv to watch sports! Nowhere in…read moreOrange County is doing it like them. Come down and try some amazing food here! 10/10 across all platforms.

We were able to get immediate seating and the service was good. The food was delicious…read more My first drink was so so. My second drink was delicious. My first drink was a blackberry coco margarita. It was good. My second drink was Mai oh Mai. That was delicious. I ordered the tacos, and I love the presentation and the taste. Delicious.

Here I am again on my eighth visit to Gabby's. Well, once again, I find the food very very…read moreenjoyable but my problem is with the service which while good and efficient is merely perfunctory and wow do they want you out at 9 PM? Start cleaning out underneath your table pushing you out as fast as they can. The bar just closes down not even announcing a last call. And what is with those awful margaritas. I can't believe that a Michelin feathered Mexican restaurant can serve such awful margaritas. And I am not alone as I mentioned it to another Restaurant crowd and they agreed and said they were probably the worst margaritas in Orange. I don't know whether it's the mix or the amount of alcohol or what it is but they come out watery and really sour. A totally good dining experience has to encompass everything, food is only 50% of the deal the other 50% is service with a smile, and this one lacks it. Now there could be a reason for this epic shutdown at 9 PM. But I wonder what it is? Santa Monica seafood in Santa Monica on Wilshire Boulevard has to have last orders in by 8:30 because if they are not closed out by 10 o'clock entirely, the neighbors complain that they are putting out trash and making a noise after 10 so that I understand. But it took me a year to find that out from the owners. Restaurant owners are so stuck up and anal, I know I was one. Gabbi, whom I have never seen, should spend a night or two watching her Restaurant closing up.

Great service!! They are so nice! There is something for the whole family! Delicious tacos, pizza…read morefor kids and wings and salad too! Breakfast and specialty coffee too!! We love having all these options in 1 place.

Been to this place a few times, and have not left disappointed. The speed of service was top tier,…read moreand the wait for a burrito was minimal, less than 5 minutes. The salsa bar was out of this world , be careful though. You will feel the burn! Fuego Must try their pineapple salsa Lots of seating and good vibes all throughout the dining area.

This is our first time here. We decided to celebrate my good friend's bday here…read more We started off with drinks. Absolutely delicious. Bday boy ordered the Jardin Rita, Jamaica Rita and the Sandia Rita. All great choices. For dinner, bday ordered Carnitas Asada Y Camarón. The only downside was that the steak was requested at medium but it was delivered at medium well. My friend ordered the Camaron Pasta with Al Fuego sauce and said that was delicious. My order was the Poblano Burger and a good burger. No complaints. The restaurant delivered.

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Go here often and love both breakfast and dinner.read more

Amazing staff and food! Definitely a great spot for any celebration! The staff were very friendly…read moreand regularly checked on us! Definitely coming back and telling friends and family!

At El Matatan, they build upon a foundation of Mexican cuisine to create a fusion of various Latin…read morecuisines. Ceviche Mixto: This ceviche is a mix of premium seafood, such as yellowtail, octopus, and shrimp. It is "cooked" in lime juice along with cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and onions. This dish is tangy and refreshing. Instead of tostadas, they provide crispy plantain chips for scooping up the ceviche. Guacamole: This appetizer has a nice and smooth guacamole topped with mint and cilantro leaves. The giant tostadas are thin and extra crispy. Surf & Turf Tacos: The blue corn tortillas have a costra de queso, which is a crispy and gooey cheese crust. The slices and super colossal shrimp are flavorful and tender. The broccolini and pickled onions provide great crunch and flavor. The plate also includes a scoop of rice and caramelized plantains.