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    El Taquero Grill

    4.3 (18 reviews)

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    2 al pastor and 2 carne asada tacos with a large horchata.
    Lucy O.

    One of the best taco trucks in Santa Ana. Their tacos are amazing! The tacos are a good size and the meat is very flavorful. They also have the best horchata here. I feel like it's hard to find horchata that's not too sweet but also not too watered-down and this horchata has the perfect balance. The salsas they have are also really good. The one con is that there is usually a long wait.

    2 carnitas tacos  2 Al pastor tacos  2 asada tacos
    Tinea M.

    We stopped by for a quick bite after a long day of unpacking and this food truck really gave us a taste of Cali Mexican food. We ordered 2 Al pastor tacos, 2 asada tacos, and 2 carnitas tacos. We also packed up some of the pickled onions, radish, and the red and green salsa to dress our tacos. This is a gem of a spot. Everything was so flavorful and well cooked. The tortillas were soft and did not fall apart while we were eating them. My favorite sauce was the red salsa and it is definitely on the spicy side. We will definitely be back!

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    Roger C.

    I was hesitant about trying this taco truck but my coworkers convinced me and I'm glad they did. First time I came here, I had their Birria taco and al pastor taco. Both were good. Lots of flavors. I liked the Birria taco better. Doesn't come with consume. Today, I decided to try the Suadero taco. So good. 5/5 in my books. Tastes like pork and I thought it was pork but my coworker said it's a special cut of beef. Packed with flavors, the edges of the diced beef had a good crust from the flat grill, the center was tender and juicy. 2 options for tortillas. Store bought or hand made. Hand made tortillas all the way! Salsa roja has a kick of flavor and spice. Make sure to get all their sides. Slice radishes, lemons and jalapeños mixed with slice yellow onions. Sandwich bags are provided next to their sides. Self serve. Amazing tacos. $2.75 each Cheap and delicious!!! 5/5

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    Ruhi S.

    Whether 1:30 am or 8:30 pm - this is the place to be. As a vegetarian, these vegetarian tacos (beans, rice, onions, cilantro) are absolutely delicious & the salsas are probably some of the best I've ever had. Found in a little parking lot, it's definitely a community favorite that needs more hype and love. Two thumbs up to this place!!

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    So yummy!! Craving some street tacos. Definitely hit the spot. Delicious tacos and burrito. My new taco spot!!

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    Foods great, if you have time to watch you eyeballs bleed. I guess slow and steady wins the race

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    The carne asada burrito was huge and I was going to save half for lunch but it was so good I just ate the whole thing in one sitting

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    Rosa Madera

    Rosa Madera

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    •$$

    We visited Rosa Madera in Santa Ana at the last minute for a business lunch, and what a pleasant…read moresurprise! This place is truly a hidden gem. The exterior does not do justice to the beautiful interior. Once you walk inside, you're greeted by a spacious restaurant with beautiful, authentic, and very well-themed Mexican décor. The food was amazing! I had the shrimp fajitas, and they were absolutely delicious. We also tried the mole flautas, which were another excellent choice. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a place that definitely exceeded our expectations. We'll be back! 5 stars all the way!

    Unfortunately, our first experience at Rosa Madera was very disappointing. We came as a party of 14…read moreto celebrate both of my parents' birthdays, so we were really looking forward to having a nice evening together. 09/15/26. The biggest issue was the service. Our server rarely checked on our table throughout the night. Several of us needed refills and wanted to order additional drinks, but we couldn't get our server's attention. At one point, we looked over and saw our server wiping down glasses and laughing with other coworkers while our table was still waiting to be attended to. With a party of 14, especially one celebrating two birthdays, I would expect the server to check in periodically and make sure everyone has what they need. Instead, we felt overlooked and had to constantly look around for assistance. The service continued to be frustrating when it was time to leave. We waited for the check, but it never came to our table. Eventually, we had to get up, and I stood by the door waiting for our server to finally bring me the check so I could pay. When I was paying, I directly told our server that the service had been pretty bad and that we had a bad experience. I expected at least an acknowledgment or apology, but there was none. He didn't apologize or really acknowledge my concerns at all. On top of that, an 18% gratuity was automatically included because of the size of our party. I understand automatic gratuity for larger parties, but considering the lack of attention and overall service we received, I absolutely did not feel the 18% gratuity was deserved. For our first visit to Rosa Madera and what was supposed to be a special celebration for both of my parents, this was an extremely disappointing experience. Having to repeatedly look for our server, wait for refills and additional drinks, and ultimately get up and wait by the door just to receive the check is not the level of service I would expect--especially for a special occasion and with an automatic 18% gratuity added.

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    Casa Ramos Restaurant - Ceviche Mixto

    Casa Ramos Restaurant

    4.6(288 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This place has really good food! My family stopped on by after going to the Discovery Cube and it…read morewas a hit ! The staff is very friendly and inviting. I had the duo chicken and steak fajitas and it was pretty good. They do give free salsa and chips, the salsa has a slight kick to it and then they offered a spicy one which was good too. This restaurant was well maintained and had all the classic old school Spanish songs playing. They have ice cream with bunuelos chips and some chocolate syrup that was pretty good! We don't live in the area but wouldn't mind stopping by again.

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

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    Restaurante Las Cazuelas - Pupusas

    Restaurante Las Cazuelas

    4.2(153 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I used to LOVE coming to this place... until I realized their customer service seriously sucked…read more First off, the food is honestly a little on the salty side, but I kept coming back because I liked the place. Then this happened. I brought my family here for dinner, and when we were closing out the check, the server failed to mention that gratuity was automatically added for a party of 6. I didn't realize it until I was about to sign and saw that I was about to leave ANOTHER tip on top of the automatic gratuity. I was like, oh HELL NO, I'm not tipping $80+ So I asked the server to refund the entire transaction and rerun the payment correctly. She told me she couldn't do that, but said she could refund the extra tip instead. I said okay, trusting that she knew what she was doing. We left. Fast forward about 4-6 months later. I come back with different family members, and the MANAGER comes over and tells me I have an outstanding balance of around $150. At first I genuinely thought he was joking. Nope. Apparently, when the server was supposed to refund the extra tip, she accidentally refunded the ENTIRE BILL and kept the tip. ‍ Now explain to me HOW that was my problem?! I specifically told her I wanted the entire transaction refunded so we could start over, and SHE chose to handle it differently. That was THEIR mistake, not mine. And the worst part? Instead of pulling me aside privately and explaining what happened, the manager brought this up IN FRONT OF THE FAMILY I WAS WITH. So now I'm sitting there being told I owe $150+ in front of my guests because of an error THEIR employee made months earlier. Talk about embarrassing. Thank God I'm in a position where I could afford to pay it, so I paid the outstanding amount AND my new bill that day -- over $300 out of pocket -- just to resolve the whole situation. I paid everything they said I owed for both visits, and I have never gone back since. And I WILL NEVER go back. Between the salty-ass food and the customer service, I'll take my money somewhere else. Just sharing my TRUE experience because I think customers deserve to know what happened.

    Las Cazuelas was okay -- not bad, not amazing, just somewhere in the middle. The food had good…read moreflavor, but it didn't really stand out the way I expected. Service was good, fast & friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and comfortable, and the prices are fair for what you get. I can see why people like it, but for me, it was more of a "good if you're nearby and hungry" kind of spot rather than a place I'd go out of my way for.

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    El Taquero Grill - mexican - Updated September 2026

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