Great service, delicious food and fresh agua Fresca. I got the chilaquiles with bistec and it tasted so homemade and perfect. The agua de tamarindo tasted as if it was freshly made with real fruit. Definitely my new spot when in the area. read more

Greeted right away. Brought ships and three different Salsas. Ordered and now waiting. So far so good. I read they have handmade corn tortillas. Hopefully it's true. Not skimpy in ingredients. But sadly no handmade tortillas. Meat a bit tough Maybe an off night. Come support a small business owner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy to miss. Not fancy but I might be back[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 3 stars Still trying to find a soup like my mom's. It was flavorful, meat was tender. All places I've ordered from, meat is dry and a bit hard read more

Love this family owned restaurant! This has been my go to Mexican restaurant for years and it always hits the spot for authentic food! The margaritas, with the chamoy rim, brings me back every time. Soooo good! It's not too sweet and the chamoy gives the margarita a salty sweet balance. I've come on different occasions and have ordered different items on the menu. Yesterday, I ordered their molcajete and was overjoyed by everything in it -- from the cheese (queso panela) to the grilled steak, chorizo, nopales to the bulby onions... EVERYTHING was full of flavor and had the perfect texture! My bf and I also ordered aguachiles. We noticed it wasn't on the menu, so we figured it wouldn't hurt to ask and they made a special order for us! It's my absolute favorite over ceviche. I believe it was Senior Gonzalez who helped us. He was super attentive and made us feel so welcomed! He gave us an extra side of rice and a round of shots just because! He even went out to get ingredients to make us the aguachiles! He absolutely went above and beyond!! And the final product was phenomenal. It was pretty spicy, but balanced out perfectly with the fresh tostadas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is your traditional mom and pop shop. Located in a small/medium sized parking lot. Feels private when you turn in. Good sized location, clean and everything is served fresh -- including the chips and salsa![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 10/10 coming back! I'm ready for another margarita!! read more

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My order was incorrect and when I went back to ask them to make my order correctly, I discovered that they had closed an hour earlier than the posted business hours. So, I went to another Mexican takeout place nearby. They got my order correct and the food was delicious at the second place. I doubt I will come back to Gonzalez Restaurant again. read more

It's always a wonderful surprise to stumble across an amazing new place (well, new for me). This tiny, humble, hidden casual eatery is home to some of Orange County's best Mexican food. The service is super friendly and prompt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is simple and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their huge menu has plenty of favorites and lots of less common dishes, as well. I had the Enchiladas Mole stuffed with fresh shredded chicken, wrapped in a moist tortilla and topped with their amazing sweet mole sauce. My dining companion enjoyed the massive Wet Chile Verde Burrito (actually only half, it was so big) with marinated pork and a mildly spicy, flavorful sauce. The refreshing horchata was perfectly sweetened. Can't wait to return soon! read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Enchiladas de Mole (IMPORTED) combo - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Gonzalez's hits the spot!! My friends and I came in end of March because I was craving Mexican food, and turns out they have $1.25 Taco Tuesdays! My friends ordered their normal "go-to" tacos of carne asada and al pastor, but the server (who also doubled as the cashier) recommended the cochinita pibil tacos and they ended up being the favorites! Each table comes with chips and salsa I ordered the chile verde plate (I think it was about $18) and it was delicious! The pork was super tender and the chile verde was bright and punchy. I added some squeezes of lime bc I'm a tart girl and it was perfect! The size was super filling; I normally finish all my food but had to take some to go. Oh, the rice and beans were amazing too! Also, my friend ordered the birria fries and oooo, I love that they use the skinny fries!! That's when you knooow they'll hit the spot read more

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I took my sister here for her birthday because of the high 4.5-star rating, but unfortunately our experience didn't match the reviews. She ordered the caldo de mariscos and it was completely flavorless. The vegetables tasted old and were very soggy. I ordered the enchiladas de camarón with green sauce, and they were disappointing as well, the shrimp was overcooked and the sauce had a sour taste that didn't seem right. Even the pineapple water was way too sweet. We had to add regular water and extra ice just to make it drinkable. I was really expecting much better, especially based on the current rating. It's sad, but I still have a hard time finding a good Mexican restaurant in Santa Ana that meets my standards. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Caldo de Camaron y pescado - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Five stars, again. Service was great. Even though the place was full, on a Wednesday at lunch, the lone server was efficient and friendly. NICE! The Pambazo Papa con Chorizo is out of this world even though this is only the second one I've ever had. My first was here 1 year ago! Glad I had to come nearby for an errand I was running. I was so excited to have the chance to try this again. Immediately after sitting down I was brought a basket of chips and some salsa. Crispy warm chips and a delicious salsa that I wanted to take home!! The Pambazo is a messy sandwich to eat and I had red enchilada sauce all over my hands. I used 8 napkins and there is still a faint red tinge on some parts of my hands. Get it with the lettuce and cheese. Bread is fresh. Chorizo so tasty. Potatoes give it a great flavor and texture. I don't know what the sauces are that are served along side, but both are very tasty. One a res hot sauce and one like a creamy avocado. YUM! I asked for a refill of Diet Pepsi and the server came back with a huge to-go cup. Great service again! Come out and give it a try. It is so good you will try to find me and thank me in person. Go. Eat Well. HAVE FUN! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]These are the places I love - hole in the wall family run places. It's very much a home cooking kind of place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a wide variety of dishes with some things you don't see often like pambazos, pibil, sopes and huaraches. A group of us dined for lunch and enjoyed a variety of dishes. I had heard good things about their shrimp quesadillas so tried the garlic shrimp version. With the cheese it was like a big taco gobernador. My wife had enchiladas with both red and green sauce (Christmas!). The red was deep in flavor and the green definitely had a kick. Everything had a light fresh taste. At the end we were surprised with the gift of a plate of freshly made chicarrones. A nice treat and much appreciated. They had 3 tablespoons of salsas served with the chips. One was a typical fresh salsa, but in smaller bottles were a spicy habanero? Salsa and my favorite, the jalapeño crema. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This hidden gem is a must! Great food with great service Family owned. The menudo is some of the best I've ever tried and the Cochinita Pibil is a must try. read more

Food was great. Flavors , portion, packaging was all good. It was authentic without being too authentic.... Just a good ol classic wet burrito birra with some nachos. I of course ate both and now my stomach is so full I can't sit properly. I'll order again my friends read more

Like nothing I've had before! Mexico City sandwich called Pambazo! It's delicious! Huge and perfect for two to share! Choice of meat and I ordered the cochinito pibil and it was yummy! Great friendly service too Came after lunch rush and Before dinner! Perfect timing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]AC hit the spot on a hot summer day![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Pambazo with Meat - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

I really wanted to be a fan of this place, especially since the service was so great. The agua de sandia was the best part of my meal, it was absolutely perfect! Sadly, the food didn't hit the spot for me. The steak in my chilaquiles was the only other highlight, but the rest of the plate was underwhelming. The beans were flavorless, the rice tasted a day old, and the red sauce just felt like it was missing something and I couldn't put my finger on it. It's a shame, but I probably won't be back. read more

I love everything about this place. The food is absolutely amazing. I can't get enough of the mole enchiladas. Love the staff always super friendly. read more

Finally tried Gonzalez Restaurant after years on my Yelp bookmark list and it did NOT disappoint! Their pambazos were everything I hoped for and the chilaquiles verdes were delicious too! Plus, the service was perfect. Worth the wait read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Let's start with the show stopper- the shrimp quesadilla! The shrimp quesadilla was sooo good! It was loaded with cheese and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. And you get a lot of shrimp. My fiancé said it was the best shrimp quesadilla he has ever had. And I agree, it was great! 10/10 The cheese enchiladas with avocado added were great! Super cheesy and had good flavor. I also added eggs for more protein, and that really made this dish delicious!! 10/10 I will definitely be back. This place was amazing. read more

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Wow, this place is amazing. I can't believe it's so close by and I'm barely trying it. It's kinda hidden, like you might miss it driving down Chapman but you need to give it a try! My husband got the pambazo chorizo and I got 3 street tacos - chicken, steak, and pastor. We also split the mixed seafood soup. Everything was amazing, service was also good, our person greeted us with a smile and seemed happy to help us the entire time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will come back! read more

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My husband and I have been coming here for years. It's owned by a lovely family who always provide excellent service. The food is amazing. We plan on coming for many years to come! read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Watermelon aqua fresca - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Hidden gem! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super clean which I admire.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is top notch and everyone's very friendly. The horchata and the Tamarindo were excellent- the best I've had in awhile. I almost got some to go because it was so good. The food was very good and cooked fresh. Good flavor on the meat and salsa. I'll definitely be back - highly recommend you stop by, you won't regret it!! :) read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - 3 Chicken Enchiladas combo - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Service was excellent and friendly. The enchiladas were so so good but the real winner is the cochinita pibil taco. A+ restaurant.

Everything was tasty! The service is a 10/10 ! Lots of delicious choices!! The place is very clean and welcoming! read more

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Don't think, just come here!! I feel like it's rare to get free chips and salsa anymore - and this place delivers with fresh hot chips and flavorful salsa. Shrimp burrito: OMG. The shrimp is perfectly cooked and juicy. Everything was wrapped so carefully in a soft tortilla that was kissed by the grill. Pambazo: Wow! It was my first time having panbazo and it reminded me of a better Taco Bell chalupa. Everything we've tried here was fragrant, fresh, well seasoned, and simply delicious. Right from the start, our server (possibly also the cook) made us feel truly welcome. His warmth and obvious love for what he does created a comfortable, homey atmosphere that made the meal even more enjoyable. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent food in a friendly, clean family restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the child verde plate and carne asada burrito, and both were delicious. $5 beers and appetizers for Cinco de Mayo. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

I order DoorDash costillas verdes The frijoles are not good to dry Rice look old I order a Coke I did not get it I call the restaurant amd the person who pick up the phone say he forgot to put it in the bag He did say sorry Only ups Never again I will order from this place read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Costillas de Puerco not good - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Gonzales restaurant was great! Absolutely loved the food and the coffee. Highly recommend checking it out. The waiter was great and very attentive. read more

Café de Olla 5/5 Taco Tuesday Specials & Salsa is great [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance Nice background Music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Café De Olla - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Visiting from Florida and craving some real Mexican food. I got the Gonzalez enchiladas and was so incredibly satisfied. I wish I could eat this routinely; it was so delicious!!! I was greeted with a warm smile and instantly felt welcomed. read more

Wet fish burrito with green sauce and the chilaquiles with steak are worth going back for. Amazing people work here and very welcoming.

My friends and I were looking for a Mexican restaurant near Angel Stadium and Gonzalez"a Restaurant came up on Yelp. The reviews were fantastic and the food pics looked good so we went there for a late lunch on a Saturday. It is in a small strip mall but they have ample parking! Yay!! When we arrived, there was a family there but we went at an odd time of 3:00pm. Guarantee this place gets crowded during peak lunch and dinner times. Our waitress was very sweet and promptly brought us water, chips and salsa and our menus. I ordered the shredded beef Gonzalez meal which came with rice, beans and 3 enchiladas. You can get either the red or green sauce and I opted for the green sauce. It was delicious!! 10/10!! I would definitely want to go back the next time I am in the area read more

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We were craving chorizo & eggs so we ventured after church and found this gem! The food is as authentic as can be (I grew up in Mexico so I am picky about Mexican food) and the service is absolutely amazing. Everyone is attentive and the food is prepared quickly! We've had the said huevos con chorizo, queso fundido natural, & the mole (oh the mole ). Their salsas are all great but the green one is bring home a container for the week good!!! This has become our post church breakfast date and we love it!! read more

I recently visited this resturant after I had an Uber delivery. I came back for their chorizo burrito. I would the burrito was fresh and juicy at 3:30 in the afternoon. What I do not care for is rice in my burrito. I should have been more specific for a breakfast burrito over a regular chorizo one. I would give this burrito a 6.9-7.1. I expected the red salsa to be scorching hot. When I think their avocado looking one seemed more spicy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant seems fairly decent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table was a little sticky but overall I would give them another shot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I ordered two carne asada burritos and a pambosa. The burrito was probably the worst burrito I had, meat tasted old, not seasoned, and so dry. I picked up from here bc it had good ratings, I hope the food I dropped at the hospital was better than what I had. read more

I love this place so much. The service and food are unmatched. Their cochinita pibil is one of the best things I've ever had, wrapped up in a delicious tortilla. (Seriously, I daydream about this burrito). Sweet family owned spot; great prices for great food and service. Highly recommend. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Taco Tuesday menu - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little Mexican diner tucked away in a strip mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The attention to flavor details is key here. We lucked out on a Taco Tuesday and got a variety of street tacos. The strawberry churros at the end with dark chocolate dip took it over the top. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Chicken Mole - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Met one of the owners and she went out of her way to make this a good dining experience! Service was exceptional and food we ate was an 8.5

Amazing food and service. My wife and I have the steak and eggs chilaquiles and the carnitas and egg breakfast burrito. Both were so delicious and tasty. I definitely recommend them. Enjoy. read more

The food is as very good as it reminded me of the real Mexican cooking. Less fat and very tasty. The restaurant only had one server. She was able to serve the tables and take care of take out orders very well with a smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is relatively small but well lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They covered sports on television[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food is GREAT! I tried the pambazo, cochinita pibil taco, flan and lemon with chia water. Everything was amazing!! And the server/cashier person: Ricardo, OMG he's amazing, so courteous, attentive, friendly. I felt in love with this place! Is close to my house so I'm 100% sure I'll be back. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Pambazo and Flan, please try the green salsa is so good!!! - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small hole in the wall in a strip mall type area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Salsa was good! Chicken mole enchiladas were also good, just a little too spicy for me (but would be great for most). Prices were reasonable. read more

Gonzalez's Restaurant - Chicken mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Great food. Wonderful service pleasant experience with personalized service authentic home cooked Mexican dishes