This year's 6 to 6 event at the Orange County Fairgrounds seem to have less vendors both on the…read morefood side and on the product side. The plus side this time around is that they have a completely covered area to eat your food. Picnic benches are laid out with a full awning. Parking is still great. Prices have gone up for both the tickets and parking so be prepared to pay $15 for parking and $15 to get inside. Services dependent on what vendor you buy your food from some will accommodate the request and others will not. Of course if there's no accommodation to the customer, they've lost my business.

I've been to the 626 Night Markets in Arcadia, San Diego, and Costa Mesa. The 626 in Costa Mesa…read moreused to be my clear favorite out of the three. I liked that the weather was nicer in Costa Mesa than in Arcadia. I liked that there were more food vendors in Costa Mesa compared to the one in San Diego. Now, I'm not so sure if the Costa Mesa 626 is any better than the other two. I went there this past weekend and was disappointed with my experience. The weather was great as expected, BUT there weren't as many food vendors this year compared to the year before. It looked like an entire row of food vendors was missing. In their place were additional street vendors hawking crap that I don't need. Honestly, I expected more from the 626 given that the entrance fee was significantly more than in previous years ($18 per person). Anyway, I made the best of the situation by hitting up my favorite vendors including Pink Mango (their mango sticky rice is epic), Etoile Filante Patisserie (their macarons are both cute and delicious), and a place that sells tanghulu (candied fruits such as strawberries and grapes on skewers). Hopefully, the one in Arcadia in June will have more food vendors participating in the event. It's not going to be fun to go out there in the extreme heat, only to find out that the options are limited.

Tacos 48 catered my baby shower and I was really impressed with their "boujie" set up. It's easily…read morethe best set-up I've ever seen. All my guests loved their tacos, quesadillas, and vampiros, and that they offered mushrooms, which was perfect as one of my guests was vegan. Their stations for sauces and toppings were clean and organized and I've also heard a few guests comment that they've never seen piña as a topping for al pastor before, myself included. I thought we'd have leftovers after service, but we had none -- it was THAT good! Ryan and Daniel were there on time to set up for service and greeted everyone with good vibes and smiles. I will definitely keep them in mind for my next event. If you're on the fence with booking them, you shouldn't hesitate and longer. You will NOT be disappointed!

The BEST quesadillas I've ever had!! My absolute favorite is the carne asada. Tacos 48 is fresh,…read moreauthentic and delicious Mexican food. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out.

Taquería escondida pero increíble! Apple Pay, Zelle y Venmo…read moreaceptados Hidden gem taco truck located next to Philly's Liquor on Baker & Enterprise. $2.50 tacos and open until 12:00 AM (medianoche). If it gets busy, please be patient and kind--there are only two people running the truck, and they're doing an amazing job (están haciendo un trabajo increíble). I ordered the brisket tacos (tacos de brisket / pecho de res) with a crispy tortilla (tortilla crujiente) and carne asada--so good. They also offer salsas for an extra $0.50. The owner is incredibly kind (muy amable), and his wife does all the cooking (ella cocina todo)--she's really talented (cocina riquísimo). Seeing him give food to a homeless man and his dog truly warmed my heart. Amazing food, great people. ¡Definitivamente regresaré!

I used to genuinely enjoy this place and ordered weekly because the food was always delicious…read more Unfortunately, my last experience was extremely disappointing. The quesadillas were overly greasy, and the carne asada was almost entirely fat with barely any actual meat. We ended up throwing away the entire order, which was around $70. What's disappointing is that this was the first bad experience we had after many good orders. I stopped ordering for weeks, but decided to give the place another chance today. I politely mentioned what happened previously, not to ask for a refund or discount, but simply as constructive feedback so the business could improve. Instead of hearing me out or apologizing, they became offended and told me to order elsewhere. That response says a lot about the difference between simply selling food and actually knowing how to run a successful business. Customer feedback even negative feedback is valuable when handled professionally. Accountability and customer service matter just as much as the food itself, and unfortunately this place falls short in both areas.

We hired 3rd Step Smokehouse, to cater our Christmas office party, and wow everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing. The food was beyond delicious, but what truly stood out was the next-level customer service. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care really set them apart. The brisket and chicken were incredibly juicy and full of flavor, cooked to perfection. And the potato salad...out of this universe !! Hands down one of the best I've ever had...sorry mom You can truly tell they care about both their food and the people they serve. We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience! Highly recommend!!

Great barbecue in a beautiful restaurant with plentiful seating both inside and out. We went for…read morethe first time yesterday. Already planning next our visit.

We had Papa D'z bring their mobile oven to our event at Cerritos College, and their pizza was a…read morehit!!! The staff had no problem serving over 100 people. Not only do they have GREAT customer service, but their pizza has amazing flavor. You can tell that it is quality pizza made with fresh ingredients. We are already thinking of what events we can host, just to have Papa D'z again =)

Had the chance to try a few slices of this yummy pizza. My favorite was the supreme; the veggies…read morewere so fresh and the sauce is delicious! the barbacoa pizza is another favorite. who woulda thought this woulda worked on a pizza!! the beef was so tasty and the pizza had a little spicy kick, delish! definitely going to have this again! and again......

Another food truck location for the lunch hour!…read more A group of food trucks meet here every Friday, from 11:30am - 2:00pm. Today, we had the following line up: The Lime Truck: http://www.thelimetruck.com/lime/Home.html Seabirds Truck: http://seabirdstruck.com BACON MANia Truck: http://baconmaniatruck.com/ SpudRunners: http://spudrunners.com/ Shortstop BBQ: https://www.facebook.com/ShortstopBBQ Ranchan Ramen Truck: http://www.ranchanramen.com/ Supposedly, this is their USUAL line up: The Lime Truck - present SpudRunners - present Lobsta Truck - absent Dos Chinos - absent Oh For Sweets Sake - absent Komodo Food - absent ChompChompTruck - absent Guys, if you are reading this, you need to step up your game and update your website and tweets! There were many confused and unhappy people today! Or ... maybe it was just me. -_- First of all, the parking here SUCKS. If you plan on coming with some friends or coworkers, please CARPOOL. The construction on Barranca doesn't make the situation any better, so give yourselves enough time to get here. There's roughly about 20 parking spaces in the lot and some across the street in the Staples plaza. Secondly, please bring cash. Not ALL food trucks honor debit and credit cards, except a few (see their website for details). Lastly, I'm glad I still came out and tried a couple new trucks today! Stay tuned for my individual reviews for them! ^_^

My first lunch time food truck fare in Irvine! Woohoo! Unfortunately, I got there after I ate…read morelunch (doh!), and just happened to be in the neighborhood (had to stop by Jo-Anns cuz I'm crafty like that...baaahahaha...get it?). Today's line up: (some trucks start 11:00, some start 11:30 but all close at 2:00) Seabird Lobsta BaconMANia Lee's Philly Dos Chinos SpudRunners Sexy Burgers Mustache Mike It was already 1:45 when I got there, so it wasn't crowded at all and I was able to find parking (yes, I drove across the street from my parking spot in front of Jo-Anns...*my excuse* need to consider safety when I have my kids with me). I must admit that I got a little excited when I saw Seabirds (The Great Food Truck Race!!!), but I was a little apprehensive about my kids seeing the Sexy Burger truck, although the girl who was taking orders was actually kind of *sexy* attractive (ohhh I think I just heard some dude's babe-dar go "Whatwhaaat?"). Anyhoo, I ended up getting some Italian Ice from Mustache Mike (separate review), but if I get a chance to come back again, I've got my eyes set on SpudRunners (if they're there) :D

I hired the wanted taco for a company anniversary party and received nothing but positive feedback…read morefrom every guest. Everything was so flavorful and the attendants were so polite and professional. They brought the perfect amount of food, and we even had a little leftovers that they packed for us at the end. We ordered the chicken, steak and al pastor - hard to pick a favorite! The beans and rice were vegan friendly which was a nice surprise as well. Thanks wanted taco!

We hired The Wanted Taco to cater our Radcliffe & Associates team event at Stereo Brewing in…read morePlacentia, and they absolutely delivered. The food was incredible the carne asada, al pastor, and pollo were all a hit, and the sides (guac, pico, salsa verde, rice, beans) were fresh and flavorful. Our guests were genuinely impressed. What really set them apart was the staff they sent. They were professional, friendly, and on top of everything from start to finish. It made the entire event seamless and stress-free. Denise was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with. From booking to execution, everything went smoothly. We will absolutely be using The Wanted Taco again for future events. Highly recommend!

In my experience they have some good tacos I enjoy eating most of there food really nice people…read morethere happy with there service

There is nothing better than hitting tacos el bandido after a long night. Even with a line, the…read morecrew moves incredibly fast. I ordered the VIP FRIES and it was fresh, hot, and hit the spot perfectly.

I hired Chris and his team for my son's first birthday party and had such a great experience. Chris…read morearrived on time and was super professional, and he and his partner set up quickly and got started right away. The food was amazing, and we received so many compliments from our guests. They were also very generous with the amount of food, which we really appreciated. Everything went so smoothly, and overall it was the best experience we could have hoped for. I will definitely be hiring them again!

* I used to love Mr. Hot Bunz. I hired them years ago for a friend's baby shower, and they were the…read moretalk of the town--literally. Guests raved about them for years. Their bacon-wrapped hot dog and signature piñabero sauce were unforgettable. The meat was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Fast forward to a few years later: I was hosting another baby shower at a venue in Huntington Beach. Even though they didn't have a license to operate in the city--and their pricing was higher--I still really wanted them. I even offered to cover the cost of the business license so they could cater my event. But the day of the event was a total letdown. The staff arrived late and started cooking in foil trays, which immediately raised questions from my guests. I kept trying to hype them up, saying "just wait, this is the best I've ever had!"--but when the food came out, it was disappointing. Tacos and hot dogs were bland, and even the "signature" sauce couldn't save it. Guests were making comments like, "Taco Bell would've been better." To make matters worse, it was so embarrassing that my guests ended up filling up on the pizzas I had ordered for the kids. Since then, I've had friends and family recommend other taco caterers, which kind of stings given how much I once vouched for Mr. Hot Bunz. Really disappointed. I truly hope they can bring back the quality they once had, but I won't be using them again.