Let's start with the good, the server was very nice and when we asked to lower music a little they accommodated :). The Paloma's, nachos, and tacos were delicious. Cool atmosphere and aesthetic all around. Okay now for the bad, the main courses took a little long to come out, but they were consistent with the chips and salsa. I ordered the Cochinita Pibil and unfortunately it wasn't very good, having poor texture and lacking flavor. Decent portion though. read more

Customer service is A1 here. Kristen C. is exquisite! She definitely deserves a raise. She made sure customers waters were filled. She made sure customers received what they needed and wanted. She routinely checked on us and others without making it feel overwhelming. Prices were on point. We ordered La Dama ( Watermelon) Tequila Old Fashioned Green Enchiladas with Chicken Tinga. The salsa was really good as well. Very nice inside. Loved the art they showcased. Very clean. Ample parking. read more

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We recently hosted a Master's graduation party for my daughter at Hidalgo's, and I can't say enough great things about our experience. In a time when good customer service is hard to find, they truly went above and beyond. From the start, the team was flexible, accommodating, and easy to work with. We were able to buy out the entire restaurant at a very reasonable price, which made the event feel extra special. The food was absolutely delicious--generous portions of steak fajitas and chicken enchiladas, plus beans, rice, chips and salsa, and a standout Mexican Caesar salad with avocado and tortilla strips. Our guests loved everything! What really set Hidalgo's apart was the service. The staff and bartenders were attentive, organized, and on top of everything all night long--they made sure our guests were taken care of without us having to worry about a thing. Highly recommend for any special event or even just a great meal. Thank you, Hidalgo's, for making my daughter's graduation celebration so memorable! read more

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I went here recently with a friend on a Tuesday evening for their taco Tuesday special. On Tuesday tacos are $2 all day or you can get 3 tacos and a cocktail for $10. I chose to get 3 tacos. They were basically street tacos but were well stocked with meat. I ordered 3 different tacos and they were all very good, but not great. But for the price this is a very good deal. Also, 3 taco filled me up. So if you are looking for a very reasonably priced taco Tuesday this might be your place read more

Came with a group of girlfriends for brunch and had a great time. I ordered the three tacos--tinga de pollo, shrimp, and fish--and all of them were delicious. Since it was brunch, I also did the bottomless mimosas for $20 (which is not bad at all). Our waitress was great and kept our glasses full the whole time. I really liked that they give you small carafes of different juices. We had orange, mango, watermelon, and pomegranate. For dessert, we shared the cinnamon sugar baked tortilla, which came with salted caramel ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce. This dessert is not meant to be eaten by yourself--it's huge. Basically a giant tostado with ice cream inside, and it was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back. The only downside is that it's a little tricky to find once you park. You can access the restaurant either through the courtyard or directly from Harbor Blvd. read more

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I've been here a few times so I could give it an honest review. The menu and service could use some work. The safest protein choices are the asada, shrimp. The potato and squash blossom for more of a vegetarian vibe. The beans are flavorful but not vegetarian. They offer complimentary chips and salsa. I like coming here during happy hour and ordering the asada nachos and tacos with a delicious refreshing Paloma. That being said the drinks are really crafted and balanced. I like that they offer the pitcher margarita in a beautiful hatch glass dispenser and the margarita flights are nicely presented. Both these options can serve more than 2 people. The detail on art, presentation and decor is designed beautifully. The service is mediocre but they could be more attentive to their guests. Since every time I went it wasn't that busy and pretty much empty. They have a large inside and a nice side patio. I know this places is known to host events like weddings, showers and any type of celebration. I've been here for a couple birthdays including my own and regular dinner or happy hour. I would like to try their brunch though. One of my top choices in Fullerton. read more

SO flavorful, good portions, affordable 3 tacos + 1 house margarita for only $10 (on tuesdays only) this is my 3rd time coming here and its always so good, the extra lime marinade/seasoning in the carne asada is a flavor you usually dont get at other restaurants and a reason why i keep coming back! plus the servers/bartenders are always super nice and attentive read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - $10 tuesday 3 taco special (2 carne asada, 2 pork shoulder/carnitas, 1house margarita) - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I stopped by here to meet some friends for Happy Hour before heading to a YE event at Nasung Sool. This was actually my second time here, and this round we got Francisco as our bartender. He clearly loves what he does, crafting cocktails with precision and creativity. Not only are his drinks spot-on, but his personality makes the experience even better. Super friendly, chatty, and genuinely fun to talk to. All the staff here are friendly and attentive, and I always love the overall vibe of this place. Super fun, relaxed, and full of energy. They already have the entire place decorated for Halloween, which adds to the festive, cozy atmosphere. Heads-up: finding this place can be a little tricky if it's your first time. It's tucked away in the same building as The Cellar, so keep an eye out or you might walk right past it. Whether you're stopping in for a casual drink or catching up with friends before a night out, Hidalgo always hits right! read more

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A solid three, three and a half star restaurant. It's WAAAAY better than it used to be. The food and cocktails have definitely improved since my first visit about 8 years ago. The ceviche is really good, except they ran out of ceviche, the last time I was there. I got the chicken tinga taquitos ( very good)! I have also had the tacos, also very good. Give this place a try read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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We went here for my friends brunch there were about 30 people there. It was actually surprisingly very empty. So they were able to accommodate a really big table for 30 people. I will definitely say while there are brunch prices were so cheap! Even their drinks. I appreciate the prices of their menu. I had the French toast. It was pretty good and I tried the Carnitas from the chili like it was also good. I'd recommend. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

We came here for my Dads birthday and we regretted choosing a new spot instead of our usual go to. I had the chicken tinga y taquitos and was disappointed. It was under seasoned, dry and needed some type of sauce to give it some life but instead got a salad on it. My wife has the green chile enchiladas and the sauce tastes strongly of vinegar and the cheese inside was not melted. When I went to pay the tab I had a question about it and the waiters were in the kitchen talking and finished their conversation before helping but at one point they had the swinging door open, saw me, and continued to talk instead of acknowledging me. On a positive note, the drinks were very good and the chips and salsa were fantastic. We would go back for the drinks but go anywhere elsewhere for the food. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Chicken tinga - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I go to Hidalgo's every Tuesday. They have the best taco Tuesday in all of downtown Fullerton: $10 for 2 tacos and a margarita literally cannot be beat We've tried every taco on the menu and our favorites are the squash blossom, shrimp, chuleta and barbacoa. The quesabirria tacos (appetizer) are also delicious. The conchinita pibil is hands down the best dish on the menu. Their cocktails are great, and the staff is friendly. There are a lot of Mexican food spots to choose from in DTF and Hidalgo's is at the top for me read more

I had been wanting to come here for so long and finally made it in. The ambience is very nice outdoors and indoors. The service was also very good very attentive and I got the steak fajitas. The marinade was good and the meat was tender. read more

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Came here on Easter Sunday for the vibe--and I'll admit, the decor is beautiful. Total Tulum, Mexico aesthetic. But the food? Super bland and honestly disappointing. Definitely not worth it. Service was really slow, but not our server's fault--he was great, just clearly overworked with only two people on the floor. I'd come back for drinks and ambiance, but not for the food. read more

I held a surprise birthday party for my husband last Saturday. We reserved the whole restaurant and patio for 65 people. Everyone was seated inside, the food was buffet style, and the patio was overflow for the toddlers in our family when they needed to move! The food was delicious and the staff were WONDERFUL. We were able to arrive an hour before the party and decorate. The bar was open and guests could purchase sodas and alcohol if they wished. The staff assisted with cleaning up...just because! We had chicken tinga enchiladas, Huevos Rancheros, and Tres Leches French Toast, followed by flan and chocolate drizzled churros for dessert. They let us bring in our own birthday cake at no extra charge. What I loved most is that we had the whole place, which enabled us to move around and talk to different people, rather than being seated in such a tight arrangement we couldn't move. The price was better than some of my usual stand by places for a group, and the freedom to decorate, talk loudly, play music and move around, all while eating wonderful food made this a perfect venue! I would highly recommend this for any meal or a larger gathering! read more

Came here with my family around 10am, we were the first ones here not very busy on a Saturday morning. Very nice waitress and attentive, we ordered the strawberry waffles, Chilaquiles and Benedict's. They were good, only complaint is they didn't have any hot sauce to add spice to your food just tapatio, since the dishes weren't spicy having some hot sauces (or spicy salsa) available would've been perfect. Other than that is was good. Price was about 17$ a plate. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Sopes Benedict's - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to! The menu is loaded with delicious options that are very creative. The food is so amazing and the flavors are some of the best I've had. The lamb shank birria was so tender. The beer battered cod taco was perfect in crispness. Every meal was amazing. Our server Sam was the best!! read more

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Always a good time at Hildalgos. Solid happy hour with great service. The agua chile with the coconut is so refreshing and delicious. A great vibe for Saturday lounging. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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First time having lunch at Hidalgo's Cocina, their drink menu is so tempting, they all looked amazing to start off your morning, the brunch menu had all the classics, chilaquiles, 3 types of Benedicts and more. Service was great with the waitress being on top of their game. Apparently the dinner menu is even better so we will have to come back for that. #brunch #thebest #fullerton #hidalgos #mexican #food #drinks #chilaquiles #benedict #benedicts #egg #cocktail # read more

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I've been coming to Hidalgo's off and on for a long time. We stopped coming the last few years. But, recently, we went to The Twisted Vine on a Thursday and they wouldn't accommodate 10 people in an empty patio. So, we moved to Hidalgo. They were so nice and gracious. We had a great party on the patio. Now, today, I'm back at Hidalgo for the Taco Tuesday $10 special. It's worth it. You get 2 tacos and a beer, sangria, or margarita for $10. The carne asada tacos are good! Sam is the best waitress in DTF. I am happy to be back as a regular customer at Hidalgo. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Chuleta taco, shrimp taco, sangria, & house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here for lunch today. Stood at the host counter with my wife and dog for 10 minutes. Two servers walked by us a total of 10 times. They did not look at us or even acknowledge our existence. The place was also not very busy. We decided to be patient and give them a few more chances to walk by and acknowledge us. They walked by us 3 more times without even looking at us so we decided to just leave. We could tell by the lack of acknowledgement that we were not going to get good service. It was a very rude and disappointing experience. It's common courtesy to at least say "be right with you" or even a friendly nod would have been something. With so many options nearby you can find a better place. read more

Hildago's happy hour was perfect on a hot Friday afternoon. Tucked in the middle of the old California, now a commercial complex with cool little shops all around. The vibe was charming, the drinks good, the staff were awesome. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This place is really good. Surprised the two times I was here that it was so empty. Service was great, food was amazing. Their nachos are HUGE!!!!! Drinks were amazing. Great place to come and chill after a day of catching pokemon. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Margarita flight and white sangria - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Honestly so sad that the original menu that made this place so special is completely gone. Husband and I showed up on our date night excited for a big piece of salmon and the delicious shrimp enchiladas they used to have. Sadly, I couldn't find one original dish. Not even an original drink. We'd be willing to try something new, but nothing sounded appetizing. Just a bunch of different stewed meats in tacos. Please bring back some of your old faithfuls! read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Hidalgo really came through even though it was pouring! We had the best time! - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Sam is AWESOME. Came here on a Tuesday and got the barbacoa tacos and carne asada, deffff get the barbacoa. Rice and beans could've been better but we enjoyed them way more with some lime. Bill ended up being only 20 which is crazy for 2 people. Really cute vibe, kind people, really great food. Will be coming back! read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Barbacoa and carne asada tacos, side of rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

We were there for a party. The food was pretty good. A taco bar. The drinks on the other hand were small, weak and expensive for what you got. read more

Hidalgo's is my go to taco Tuesday spot! They have a deal where you get (2) tacos and a drink (margarita, Mexican beers, sangria) for only $10!!!! Karina was my server and was so friendly, and made sure our experience was perfect. The drinks were phenomenal - I LOVE the margaritas!! And I feel like the squash blossom taco is underrated. I love the outdoor patio, which is dog friendly, and can fit large parties. There's a sick mural and they have umbrellas which help with this summer sun from baking you while enjoying the nice weather. read more

Cute little rest in downtown Fullerton. With a nice patio seating area. Unfortunately, we did not have a great experience as there was a really long wait for food. We went during late lunch, but it wasn't really busy. The food was on the saltier side for all four dishes we ordered and was on the more expensive side for what it was. read more

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Came here to celebrate my cousin's birthday few weeks ago and the drinks were amazing! The service was amazing as always we always go here for celebrations. I wish I had taken pictures of the food because my writing cannot do it justice! it's very homey and cozy even when we went there was a wedding next to it, didn't hear a thing of the celebration and it made everyone at the restaurant be enjoying their own personal space and time. read more

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HIDALGO'S! Located in Villa Del Sol in Downtown Fullerton! A Family-owned restaurant that prides itself on using fresh, sustainable, quality ingredients. Recognized to be "The Best Restaurant " in Orange County by the Orange Coast Magazine. Amongst its accolades... "Best of the Southland " per the LA Times. " Best Margarita " and " Best Brunch" per the OC Register. "Best Restaurant " per the New Ways Magazine. We ordered a couple of beers, Chicken Enchilada and Chicken Fajitas. Food was ok. Service was ok. Expected a little bit more from the Best Restaurant of Orange County. Maybe we ordered the wrong menu items? Let me know of your suggestions so we can give it another shot? #hidalgo's #restaurant #mexicanrestaurant #enchiladas #fajitas #pacifico #Fullerton #socalweekendwalkarounds #notimpressed #pinoyfoodie #Family-owned read more

I have been here twice with my wife, both times have been great from the tacos, enchiladas and the drinks we have not been disappointed. If you're a local or just visiting fullerton it's a must, great service from Francisco makes you feel right at home. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Cucumber margarita and mango margarita, fire, give me more! - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Went for the first time yesterday and had the best experience! Francisco and Kaylee are the best bartenders ever and so attentive. I had a steak & carnitas taco and both were great. Would recommend this place 10/10! Also the Taco Tuesday deals are a steal! read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Arrived at 1:10 pm took 45 minutes to get our food, the salsa tasted like it had sugar in it, the food was bland I took my $20.00 dollar burrito home to see if I can add salt and egg maybe it will taste better. They had tasty drinks. The place was pretty empty so we are not sure why we waited for so long. They were out of fish and top shelf tequila. I would go back for the drinks but not for the food. Service was also slow. read more

I'm writing another review for the amazing Sam. She provided yet another great service to my dad and I. Just like last time, she was patient and kind to us while we made our decisions. She also recommended the prickly pear margarita for me to enjoy with the Taco Tuesday deal. It was so good and it was the perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. I would highly recommend trying it if you like lightly sweet and pretty drinks. The tacos are also really good too (lol!) especially the squash blossom one. Thank you again Sam for your hospitality and recommendation! I will be back again for another meal. read more

Came to Hidalgo's tonight and sat at the bar! Our bartender, Kylie, was amazing. The drinks were so good! She made it a great night for us. I got the steak fajitas. So good!! Definitely recommend! read more

I hosted a baby shower brunch for my boyfriend's sister in law here and overall my experience was 100/10! I started reaching out to restaurants in Fullerton in late April asking about special reservations for a small shower and out of all the places I reached out Hidalgo's was the quickest to respond, accommodating and didn't charge any special fee to host my event here. Brianne Dudley was who I was emailing back and forth with, she was incredibly helpful. She mentioned doing a limited menu and adding a special header to it which I accepted. I am so glad I did! She gave me no trouble when I mentioned I wanted to bring my own small flower arrangements. She made my reservation process super easy! Now fast forward to the day of my event, June 29th. As soon as I walked in, the staff was welcoming! Especially Serena and Cynthia who were our incredibly sweet waitresses. I walked in with my flowers that were not in their vases yet, a few gifts and desserts. Right away, they offered to bring a jar of water for the flowers and for us to arrange them in the center table. And even offered to put our desserts in their fridge! Then when I asked about where I can place the gifts they kindly gave me two options and got the space ready for us. All of this done with a smile on their face and reassurance that it was not at all a bother to them. Then they immediately set the table for us, brought out the chips and salsa and the menus while our guest arrived. Throughout our time here they checked in on us, brought out drinks and food in a timely manner and in no way made us feel rushed. At the end of our meal, they brought out plates and silverware for the desserts. As someone who has worked in customer service for 10+ years I appreciate great service. Serena and Cynthia were amazing and I can't thank them enough for making my event successful. :) P.S. The food and drinks were delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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Hidalgo's is good authentic mexican food, I definitely enjoyed my visit here and would come again when i'm in town. The restaurant had a calm and warm atmosphere and our server was friendly! read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - Dining room with halloween decorations ! - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Went for Wednesday night happy hour. $5 margaritas and Micheladas. Did the 3 tacos for $12. Will be back. read more

Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles - 3 tacos- pork shoulder, fish, and barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Services were amazing all around. Had hidalgos cater for our wedding and they did such Ana amazing job. Shannon was such an amazing person to work with and was always willing to help out whenever she can. She helped make the day super special and I couldn't have asked for a better catering service. The food was delicious and got nothing but compliments from guests read more

I really wish this place was a hit for me as it is always raved about. But it unfortunately did not meet any standards. Food, service, cleanliness all was disappointing. The margaritas were okay, flat batch made. I ordered enchiladas and the tortilla was extremely hard like they did not heat the tortilla correctly. Sauce/mole was mediocre. I couldn't get through two bites, I asked the server to take the plate back and was still charged for it. I'm so sad I couldn't love this place. read more