Sometimes nice plate of food that fills me up. Other times…read moreI eat my food, and I'm still hungry. After a whole plate because they put such little bits on your plate. The customer never knows if they're gonna leave their hungry or leave their full.They're consistent

Pros: -Wide variety of menu options ranging from breakfast…read moreto dinner. -Fresh chips and salsa to start the meal. -High-quality, thick, and buttery shrimp. Cons: -Consistency is hit-or-miss; some items lacked seasoning. -The red enchiladas felt under-prepared and used low-quality tortillas. -The quesadillas are a bit structurally weak and fall apart while eating. -Portions for the quesadilla and enchiladas felt small. Dishes: -Shrimp Quesadilla: The standout of the meal with thick, buttery shrimp, though it was a bit messy. -Shrimp Taco: A close second; light and savory with spicy mayo and crisp cabbage. -Al Pastor Taco: The meat was tender but unfortunately lacked seasoning. -Red Enchiladas: Disappointing; the chicken was unseasoned, the tortillas tasted frozen, and the portion was quite tiny. Price/Value: About $40 for the meal. The pricing is standard for the area/style, though the value varies depending on the dish since taco portions are large while others are small. Conclusion: There is definitely potential here, especially with the shrimp dishes and the nice atmosphere, but not everything is a hit. I'd return to try other items on the large menu, but I'd skip the enchiladas.

Woah! I had the…read morecarne asada tacos: amazing! I don't often leave reviews, but it seems appropriate for me to do so, for so many reasons Despite my tacos having been ready a good ten minutes before I arrived, they kept it warm Everyone I met there was so friendly and accommodating, especially Maria. Thank you! Most importantly, the tacos were amazingly delicioso and I like their prices I live a block away way from Ely's, which is super good. No offense to them, but I think I'll drive the extra couple miles The ingredients were so fresh. The asada was cut up just right, marinated and cooked to perfection, and both the verde and roja were muy bueno I could tell that there is a ton of heart that goes into making it so good It was hard for me to find, because Waze GPS messed me up a couple times. Just so you know, it's off of Newport Blvd S., right behind the 76 station that always has the cheapest gas, in the Angel's Auto Spa parking lot I'll definitely be back soon

Amazing food and very, very friendly service. This is a food truck that parked near my home. I gave…read moreit a try and was so pleasantly surprised. The food is very reasonably priced and super delicious. I recommend you give it a try. I'll definitely be back

Ah nostalgia. One of my favorite hangover cures, an ETB Carnitas burrito. Careful: they are…read moremassive; and delicious. Basic tortileria, you stand in line and wait to order. Line moves very quick and that's also when you have your opportunity to grab some chips or tortillas to go. Portions here are huge and everything is authentic.

I had a very disappointing experience here because of the customer service. I ordered six tacos…read moreseparately, and the employee helping me rolled his eyes, laughed, and sarcastically repeated, "So... six tacos all the same?" I brushed it off and tried to stay polite, but the attitude continued. While waiting for my order, I noticed him talking to his coworkers in the back while looking over at me, which made me feel uncomfortable and disrespected. I eventually called him out because there was no reason to treat a paying customer that way. Everyone has stressful days, but that's not an excuse to be rude or mock customers for placing an order. The food may be good, but customer service matters just as much. I hope management addresses this because no customer should feel embarrassed or disrespected simply for ordering food.

HUGE portions! Juicy chicken!…read more First timer and was not disappointed, I will most definitely be back! Good amount of outdoor seating for the warm evenings coming up!!

Came back again after nearly a year. It still remains on of the best rotisserie chicken experiences…read moreI've ever had. Service was fast and easy, can't complain. The ambiance? It's primarily a togo type place, so not much seating, and all of it is outdoors. Not an issue for me! I got a half chicken combo, which still comes with the chicken (with lemon garlic butter), rice, beans, and some tortillas of your choice (flour or corn). I got the corn tortillas, and it also comes with pico de gallo as well as a red salsa. Just like last time, I was floored with how good it was. Tender rotisserie chicken, with a crazy amount of garlic flavor. You can see the chunks just dressed all over it. The rice, although flavorful, was pretty standard, but the beans were the best side, by far. Simple refried beans, but so well flavored and creamy, you'd think you were eating something with dairy in it (besides the cheese on top). The tortillas were super hot, and served as a great vessel for the beans/rice/chicken. I love everything about this meal. I just can't fault it!

This place NEVER misses. From the food to the employees everything is so worth it. I'm a huge fan,…read moreForever a customer. Thank you Super A's

I had driven by this place a few times and finally decided to try it out. Was pleasantly surprised…read moreby how amazing it was. I walked in, asked if I could order to go, browsed the menu, ordered, paid, sat down, was planning to watch tik tok and browse IG but then they were telling me my order was ready and sorry for the wait.....it took me longer to order the food than to get the food I had ordered and they still apologized that it took so long o.O? Service is friendly and welcoming. Food is high quality and tastes great. Ambiance is family friendly - a cross between a cantina and a diner. It was 3pm on a Sunday and this place was still busy with people having afternoon brunch. It's not loud but there is a good level of brown noise ambiance - everyone is talking and having a good time. I tried the huevos divorciados and added bacon and really enjoyed it. I normally have a lot more to say but it I don't know how to describe why it was so good. The flavor and how well it was prepared was so high quality that it should be on the bib gourmand list and yet it is a humble diner where your mom might get brunch on a Sunday. Like it was so understated that it felt like a liminal space to have such a great experience there when I was just expecting it to be "okay".

Really good pupusas from here, they have couple other options and they give u a good service noce…read morelittle truck give it a try out !!

cute local food truck with the best, cheapest pupusas i've had since moving to OC. great service,…read moreand easy to access sauces. highly recommend the queso con loroco.

I drove by here and was so excited to see a pupusa shop! The store is small, only about 50 seats…read more It was very busy when I went there for a weekend night to get take out. I should have ordered ahead as it appeared many people did. None the less I am very happy with the wait! The service was great and they were very helpful with recommendations. I feel like pupusas are meant to be kept simple and they mean a lot to me. They are made to order and you can tell by the quality. The Revuelta has a lot of delicious fat and salt from the pork. It's a grounded pork. It combines really well with the beans and cheese. It has a very unique flavor profile. I can see why it's so popular. The Frijol and Queso was my absolute favorite. SO creamy!! I love the thickness of the maiz. And it wasn't too oily! My favorite part was the cabbage salad. It is slightly fermented. It kind of resembles a very very mild kimchi or sauerkraut. Super flavorful and bright. I thought the bag of red sauce would be spicy but it's actually quite sweet. It pairs perfectly with the pupusas. It is tomato based. I always feel very healthy after eating El Salvadoran food. I especially felt great after eating here. The quality and balance is all there.

This is the place if you are patient and have extra time. They take a LONG time as most items are…read moremade to order, especially the pupusas. I don't like that none of their prices are listed, probably because it is a bit overpriced. The pupusas were pretty good and I appreciate that they have a spicy sauce option, since most places only offer the traditional tomato sauce.

Considering how many options there are at El Mercado, I was surprised that the ceviches here were…read moreso fresh and delicious. Among 3 people we shared the mango ceviche, guacaceviche and ceviche de camaron (recommended by the staff) and we were so glad! Absolutely worth it. We also received enough bags of chips to go along with the ceviches. My favorite was the mango ceviche as the mango was sweet. If you have a craving for seafood, this does not disappoint.

MEP is one of the twenty+ puestos inside of the huge Mercado Gonzalez in Costa Mesa. This puesto…read morespecializes in ceviche. I enjoy their camarones y pulpo ceviche. All the seafood is fresh, and the amount of habañero peppers is not too much. Contrast the foregoing w/ the local market, that puts too many peppers in their ceviche, and not enuf seafood. The local market's ceviche is not pleasant IMHO. The only downside to MEP is that you cannot buy pulpo ceviche on its own. MEP also gives you fresh tortilla chips or saltadas and tapatio to enjoy your ceviche. The staff is super nice, and the display case is clean. I am in the mood for ceviche often, and MEP is one of the puestos I always hit. The ceviche is fresh and reasonably priced, and the staff is friendly & warm.