Amazing tacos ... my new favorite spot for tacos in Orange County. I would not have discovered this gem if it weren't for my coworker who definitely knows what's good. I ordered three carne asada tacos and just thinking about it right now makes my mouth water. The green sauce was delicious. The beets and lemons were fresh. I don't know what it's like inside the restaurant but my coworker said there's a self serve sauce/condiment bar so that's convenient. I also tried their jamaica drink and it was so yummy. I'm not sure if the first time I tried it at another restaurant, I didn't go to the right place perhaps, but the one here was soooo good! Honestly, I'd stop by just to order their jamaica if I was craving it. I usually order horchata if that's an option but for sure at Estaban's I'll be ordering the jamaica. Definitely recommend visiting. read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Carne Asada Tacos & Agua de Jamaica - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Esteban Tacos is a fantastic local gem! I recently tried the carne asada torta and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was flavorful, tender, and perfectly cooked, and the torta was made fresh and packed with flavor. The service was just as great as the food. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made me feel appreciated as a customer. I always love supporting local businesses, especially ones that clearly take pride in both their food and customer service. I will definitely be back and highly recommend giving Esteban Tacos a try! read more

Eating here felt like eating Grandma's house! Delicious food and good portions at a reasonable price! Service was welcoming too! Definitely going to be a regular here from now on. read more

Came home from vacation and was craving hard shell tacos. Found this place on yelp so here I am! I ordered the shredded beef tacos and a potato taco. Both were very good. The red sauce compliments the shredded beef nicely. They have a 3 taco plate with a soda and it was plenty of food. The service was also very good and the restaurant is clean. I will be coming back. read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Food is always sooo good! Never disappoints! And the customer service is AMAZING! So friendly & welcoming definitely a place to go if you want really good tasting food! read more

Most tacos are average but these are very good and hot (temperature) and have good flavor. Also priced fairly.

I think this is the best Mexican restaurant in our area. The people are so nice, the food is absolutely amazing, and everything just feels like it's made with care by good people. I'm so glad we have a place like this in our neighborhood. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm actually in Mexico, even though I'm not Hispanic. It feels warm and authentic -- like visiting a Mexican relative's home and being welcomed in like family. For a simple quick gathering, their catering menu feels way too good to even call "party food" -- the options are honestly amazing. read more

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Super good food excellent service 10/10 definitely recommend the aguas frescas are made fresh good prices super affordable come try it for yourself read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Thursday shrimp special - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Small venue. Family setting. Order before seating. Food was excellent! Ambiance was small but cozy. I enjoyed the asada hard shell crunchy taco with rice and beans! It hit the spot for sure!!! I'd come again. read more

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First time here and got a chance to try a few different meats in different dishes they offered, carne Asada burrito, Carnitas quesadilla Carnitas tacos everything was extremely well-made. Staff was super friendly place was super clean. I asked if I could try a few sauces for future ordering different dishes and they willingly gave me samples of the sauces I requested! This place is much better than Los Cholos by not only the quality of food but the prices are better the staff is nicer I will be returning to this place very soon! read more

The Bunz introduced me to this family owned business and they sure do serve delish and fresh food! Friendly staff and reasonable prices. I must say it is one of the best spot for hard shell tacos + the veggies condiments that comes with it. So goooood! The hard shell holds decently well within the hour - just make sure there is some sort of ventilation in the packaging. Love the fact they have the Mini Meals Menu! Whether it be eating on a budget or portioning - the mini meals portion is still generous and can't beat the affordable pricing. Their beans and rice are really tasty - you get the homemade feel! Our other favorite items are Tacos, Quesadillas, Esteban's Nacho Strips (smaller size of their regular nacho - perfect for munching), Nachos and Burritos. Our go to protein is Asada, Barbacoa and Carnitas! All very yums. It is a very small restaurant so seating on premises will be tight for groups bigger than 4. FYI - there is no restrooms for customers to use. We usually call in our order or just order when we arrive. There is much more other items we have yet to try still. Esteban's is definitely one of our fav hole in the wall Mexican joint! Can't wait to return :) If you haven't tried out Esteban's, you gotta make that trip out there to give them a shot! Support the mom & pop shops. Seriously, delicious food is served here. read more

This place felt like we went to our aunt and uncle's house! Made us feel right at home food is authentic Mexican food! We will be back thanks for your hospitality! read more

Esteban's is a solid, family-run spot with great food. The chicken nachos were good, and the asada burrito was especially tasty. The green sauce on the wet burrito had nice flavor but wasn't very spicy--go with the red sauce if you're looking for some heat. The dining room is very small, with only about six tables, but the food makes it worth the visit. I'll definitely be back to try more items. read more

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A Hidden Gem on the border of Buena Park, and in Fullerton. We first discovered Esteban's Family Tacos by chance -- my husband ordered through DoorDash one night, and who would've known it would become our new favorite spot? Since then, we've been frequent diners, and let me tell you... this place is special. My absolute favorite dish is La Costilla Ranchera -- tender, flavorful, and truly unforgettable. Every dish we've tried has been authentic, fresh, beautifully presented, and full of soul. The flavors hit your eyes first, then your taste buds, and finally your heart and tummy. I've eaten at plenty of Mexican restaurants over the years, but this one stands above the rest. If I were in Michoacán right now, this is exactly how I imagine the food would taste -- rich, comforting, and deeply authentic. I've honestly never experienced Mexican food like this before. What makes it even more special is the family behind it. The mom is warm and kind; her son is friendly, respectful, and clearly proud of her, and the daughter or niece is just beautiful and approachable. You can feel the love, care, and heritage poured into every dish. It's a small, quaint restaurant -- easy to miss unless you know about it -- but if you're anywhere near Buena Park or Fullerton, do yourself a favor and stop in. Lucky me, I live just down the street -- hahahaha! GRACIAS, mi familia Esteban's Family Tacos -- you've given us food that is YUMMY for our TUMMY! PS: Sorry! No pics -- I ate it all already! read more

Great place to eat. Food is fresh and delicious!!! They have a super friendly staff. This will be my go to spot! Love it!!! read more

Had the Carna Asada nachos on a Friday night. Shared it with my girl for 20ish bucks Was a solid good plate!!! Highly recommend read more

La comida es sabrosa y el servicio al cliente fue maravilloso muchas gracias! The food is made fresh to order and has great flavor, I ordered a pambazo an loved it ^-^ read more

Went there for dinner and tried there enchiladas plate chicken it was delicious.The beans and rice were excellent. I was only one there. So the service was great. read more

The hard tacos are what I recommend to try. I tried the Especial de la Casa (3 hard tacos with a canned soda.) I chose 2 carnita and 1 chicken hard taco and all of it was delicious. The barbacoa wet burrito with green sauce was also amazing. The green sauce is mild... so if you want it spicier, opt for the red sauce. I enjoyed the chips with the burrito because it adds a little crunch to the soft texture of the burrito. The 4.7 star Yelp review is why we tried this little hole in the wall and the food here did not disappoint. The staff are friendly and courteous. Note that if you pay by credit card, there is an additional fee of $1.00. read more

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They have amazing breakfast burritos that you can get at all times of day, but their entire menu is great and their workers are always very kind. read more

I simply cannot remember the last time I had Mexican food this superb; the flavors and freshness are simply on another level. The preparation of the meat was especially impressive and noteworthy; carne asada is easy to get wrong, and yet theirs was tender, with perfect consistency, and incredible flavor. The fact that they serve food this excellent and still keep the prices reasonable speaks volumes of their quality. Service was good, and the location is small and yet still has extra style and charm. Estevan's Family Tacos Taqueria is an easy recommendation and more than worth revisiting. read more

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First time here! Wet barbacoa burrito....super delicious...will definitely be back! Supporting small businesses!!!! read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Wet barbacoa burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I was in Buena Park and found this mom and pops place on Yelp. Looked at the posted pics and decided to give this place a shot since the tacos dorados looked great! So, we arrive and it was a small place, but those are the best!!!! No chain restaurant like La Favorita, Los Compadres, taco bell lol etc. My fam ordered steak tortas cause they actually put a flank steak and toasted the bread before they serve to you!!!! Have not seen that in a minute!!! I ordered 3 tacos de papa and boy oh boy!!!! Usually all the "Mexican" restaurants in NorCal are glorified Taco Bell's to me!! Anyhow, when they brought the tortas out the cook came back out to let us know she put onions in it on accident when we told her no onions! She wanted to take it back and make us another one!!!! Who in today's day does that???? People these days don't give crap about the customer. Sad.... The cook said she just wanted to make sure we left happy. That is service and a FIVE star review in my book! I don't usually do reviews unless it's really good or really bad!!! Once we started digging in to our delicious food, I heard the sound of the cook making hand made corn tortillas???????!!!!!! Omg!!! This place is legit and worth eating at! Humble people and this IS Mexican food! NUFF SAID...... read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Tacos dorados de papa - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

People at work like to get soup there but it's too hot so I get the asada burrito. It's a fairly good size for the price. I didn't really like the wet version cause something in the sauce is too sour for me. I do like the burrito itself though with green sauce and it's not over spicy since I can't handle spice. The restaurant is pretty small but comfortable. Parking lot however is way small and most of the time can't find parking. So try to avoid busy lunch hours. Also cashier is very nice and patient to non Spanish customers. read more

Esteban's Family Tacos is one of those special places that instantly feels like home. I've been coming here for years, and the food is always consistent, delicious, and made with care. The chilaquiles are my personal favorite, and even my picky daughters can't get enough of them, which says a lot! The pozole is rich and flavorful, perfect any day of the week, and the handmade flour tortillas are so soft and fresh. The prices are fair, the portions are generous, & the atmosphere is warm & welcoming. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to because they always get it right. Friendly staff is a plus! read more

Hola taco amigos, this is your friendly guero taco y Muchas sabor Mexican food lover reporting my experience at Esteban's Family taqueria today. I love my fellow Yelp reviews and heavily rely on your feedback. That's how I come to know these amazing restaurants. Currently I'm trying any and all taco places within North Orange County specifically Fullerton. Although Esteban's is technically in Fullerton it's on the border of Buena Park. It's a block away from where the 91 and 5 meet using the Magnolia exit. So it's freeway convenient for those who live further away. With that said I HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here whenever you're ready to try a new place. That's why you're reading my review isn't it? lol Esteban's is a small restaurant where you order at a counter with the menu displayed above it. The restaurant has about 6 tables and can seat 20 people. It was very clean, neat and very welcoming. When you dine in they bring you a complimentary appetizer of nachos served with freshly made chips, cheese and salsa verde on top. Delicious!! Who gives anything away for free anymore? It was a great treat. Recently I learned of a different type of torta (Mexican sandwich) called Pambazo. What makes a pambazo different from a torta is the bread, which is a thicker type of bolillo, is dipped in guajillo chili sauce and fried in a pan to the point it's a little blackened. Added is refried beans, I chose chorizo y papas (Mexican sausage and potato) lettuce, creama (Mexican sour cream) cotilla cheese, tomato and avocado. I can't tell you how incredibly epic this pambazo was. I can't wait to go back and try more. My pambazo also came with a side of Mexican pickled carrots. This was priced at around $11.00 My friend asked for taquitos which wasn't on the menu but was told they could make something similar by making a taco and frying it then adding cheese and lettuce. They made a trio of their taquitos using different meats including Birria, Lengua, and Asada. His plate came with a side of pickled carrots and onions and a can of coke. I believe their taco plates are the same, three tacos and a can of coke for around $10.00. We walked out of there so satisfied knowing we will be back again soon to try more. The photos are our plates we had and their menu. Just note the prices on the menu are not currently accurate as they have changed just like everywhere has. 5 out of 5 stars for me!! Thank you Family Esteban. read more

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I've ordered takeout and dined in at this local spot and my god, this place definitely needs to get more hype in the area. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and you can tell the chefs put a lot of love and care into their food. If you dine in, they give you a complimentary plate of nachos with cheese and their house made salsa verde which is a wonderful touch. I'm not Mexican (or Latino for the matter), but when you go in, it definitely feels like you're at your abuela's house complete with the futbol on the TV. It's homey, comforting, and lovely. They are a small team so expect some slightly slow service, but overall it's because they're making things fresh to order so it's worth the wait. Times are tough, but Esteban's is on my little treat rotation and I hope this business thrives. read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Cabeza nachos (they're a huge portion so make sure to share)! - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Enchiladas here are yummy, too. Beans and rice are soft and flavorful. Blanca is always very friendly and hospitable. read more

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Hands down the best Mexican restaurant. Period! Tacos. Burritos. Sopes. Tamales. Tortas. Pambazos. Mariscos. Breakfast burritos. They do it all. But.... they do it right and with love. And it shows in the quality of the food. Everything is made to order fresh. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE TAMALES AND CHAMPARADO!!!!! If you think you've tried the best, give Esteban's a try. You will not be disappointed. The flavor. Top notch. The tamales are so moist and the masa has so much flavor. It's like your favorite Tia that cooks like no other opened her own restaurant just for you. The prices are good. Parking is good. The ambiance feels like you're in your abuelita's kitchen. When you come in, ask for Nelson. He is the magic behind this culinary blessing in Fullerton. read more

My family and I were on vacation and our hotel was close by. We wanted street tacos and tried this place. The tacos and enchiladas were amazing!!! Really enjoyed this place and will be back. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious and the son/mother staff went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying the food. I asked for a lid for my consomé that came with my birria tacos because it was so delicious I wanted to take some home and the actually upsized it for me in a cup with lid instead!! Highly recommend! read more

Nice family owned restaurant, that you can taste the love they put into their food. Love their tacos dorados. We had chicken, asada, carnitas, barbacoa, and pastor. Also had the chicken enchiladas verde plate. Would highly recommend. read more

Five stars for what looks like a family operation, but for Taco Tuesdays I would only give it three stars. I am always on the hunt for a local place (5 miles radius or so) for Taco Tuesdays and stumbled on reading the reviews here. Note: The tacos for Taco Tuesdays are only for the pollo, carnitas, and pastor. The guy over the counter asked me if I wanted everything and I said yes. He was able to put 5 tacos on a plate and my 2 chicken tacos were in aluminum foil. Well, everything on my taco wasn't really much of onions or cilantro for street sized tacos. Was only given one green sauce and 2 lemon wedges. I was hoping for some pickled veggies as I read in the reviews but sadly no. But I do have to say their carnitas taco was mighty tasty. I would just get that since I couldn't really get much flavor on the other two. This place seems like a family operation, and that was my whole intention of visiting local places. I saw four older family members coming out of the small kitchen while I was waiting. I probably wouldn't come back for Taco Tuesday here, but wouldn't mind trying their hard tacos if I was in the area. This place is located across from the Tommy Davidson across the street in the small shopping plaza. read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Small family owned taco shop - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Best is town! Original, authentic and family owned. I felt welcomed as soon as I walked through the door. Thank you for your recommendations... food is top tier! Try them out!!! I tried the beef and potato tacos YUMMY read more

Randomly stopped here to wait for a local business to open and it was delicious!! Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. Service was excellent, food was great and prices are reasonable. Nice find! read more

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Absolutely delicious and budget friendly food. Their meat is top-tier especially Asada and Carnitas. They give you all the fixings you can think of pickled onions pickled carrots delicious salsas! read more

Esteban's Family Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Found this out of sheer desperation in search of a party tray of tacos for a NYE party when several of our go tos were closed early! Esteban's not only saved us from our jam but made us new returnees because of their accommodating service catering to our last minute order (party tray of 30 tacos in under an hour!) and their delicious hard tacos (carne & chicken). I may offend some here by stating that imo these were way better than Tito's Tacos!!! I know, I know but again that's just imo...go try for yourselves. Definitely will not disappoint...and fyi the party tray was completely devoured! read more

Best damn hard shell tacos by far, the Barbacoa is my favorite. This place is also my go to for when I'm craving a Carnitas burrito. Everything I've tried so far has been excellent. Very lucky to have this place so close to home and the Estebans treat their customer like family. read more

The mini menu is where it's at! It's comes with a main dish like taco or quesadilla and rice/beans. I love that it's affordable, home cooked style, delicious and the hospitality is so welcoming, and the place like a hole in the wall mom and pops shop! So cute! We also got the hard shell taco, which is what they are also known for. Delicious. Try the Jamaica drink! Yum! read more

Holy moly wish I would've found this place earlier! We tried the hardshell tacos, which were unbelievable. My husband had the nachos with Carnitas and he loved them. Junior was awesome and provided great customer service to us. We will definitely be back. read more