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    Los Cotijas Taco Shop

    3.9 (337 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LOS COTIJAS TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Shredded Beef and Potato hard shell tacos
    Peter T.

    The tacos here are really delicious but what makes them even better is their house made hot sauce, it's really spicy but damn it is good. Their fish tacos are also worth the trip here.

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    Gerardo L.

    Sign on wall says the best fish tacos in OC. I like the fish tacos for sure. But I think the SHRIMP tacos are better. Plenty of shrimp. Great fresh flavor. Service is pretty fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got 2 fish & 2 shrimp tacos. Side of chips. ... Bean and cheese burrito. Reg and a large Jamaica for UNDER $50. Pretty good deal for these days.

    Fish, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Guacamole
    James M.

    Fish tacos were quite good, everything else (carne asada, carnitas) were just ok. I would stick w fish tacos only, esp on Taco Tue (~$4 special).

    Taco Tues menu. $3.49 Fish or Asada..  $2.99 Chicken or Carnitas
    Quinn N.

    Likes: + Yummy food. Love Taco Tuesdays. + Efficient service. Polite, helpful staff. + Ample parking, with various entrances and exits. + On Tue I got full off of $14 worth of food. + One advantage this shop has over my fav shop is that it has cabbage and tomatoes in each taco. Healthy ingredients. . The culinary style (of their fish taco) resembles DelTaco's fish tacos. . The TT tacos here are lil more expensive, at $3 - 3.50 per taco, vs the other shop's $1.50/taco. Granted, the taco here at Las Cotijas are a lil bigger. . At my fav Taco Tues shop, I get full off about the same worth of food. 8 smaller tacos $1.50 each. Gripes: - The cashier offers sauces, rather than having a sauce bar for you to pour your own. I prefer the sauce bar at my fav shop, cuz I can grab a lotta lemons, diced onions, and cucumber slices. - Also, the sauce packets here are hard to tear open. I should've used scissors every time. The other shop puts sauces in containers with lids that are easy to pop open. - The food tastes good, but for me the design is similar to DelTaco but slightly better, but not as good as Bandido. - Only four TT options: fish, asada, chicken, carnitas. My fav shop has ~10 options.

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    Aiko G.

    Great food and fast service. Definitely one of the best fish taco in the OC and all the other food is top notch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great Ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Assorted tacos
    Jay O.

    Great taco place! Very constant with freshness and taste. Fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small area but seating available outside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    John W.

    If you're craving amazing fish tacos, look no further than Los Cotijas Taco Shop! I stopped by recently and ordered Combo #11, which comes with two fish tacos, rice, and beans--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The fish tacos were perfectly crispy on the outside while staying flaky and tender inside. Each bite was packed with fresh flavors, topped with crisp cabbage, creamy sauce, and a squeeze of lime that brought everything together. The rice and beans were solid, adding to the authentic and satisfying meal. For the price, portion, and quality, this spot is unbeatable. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back for more. If you're in the area and love Baja-style fish tacos, Los Cotijas is a must-try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great Vibe and Service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Darran J.

    I have been here quite a few times as I frequent this shopping center often. To me, the food is kind of mediocre. I will say that the best day to go is on Taco Tuesday due to the deals. They have a good variety of tacos, but they do seem to run out of items early, especially on Taco Tuesday. I personally do not believe that these are the best fish tacos in the OC. They are good, but honestly, I feel like Holy Mole's and Taco Factory is both better than here. I will say that the taco size and portion are really big, hard to finish any more than about 3 tacos at one sitting. Also, their fish tacos only come fried, no grilled ones which can be a problem for those on a fried food restricted diet or just a personal preference. The Carne Asada was ok, the Al Pastor was a bit greasy to all 4 of us that went. Chicken was dry, overcooked. Beans tasted like out of a can and not fresh. I think that it is worth going to try this place for yourself. I don't think that you will find it to be mind-blowing good, but a decent casual stop if you are in the shopping center anyway. Hope you find this review useful.

    Nice and crunchy fish tacos

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    Fantastic fish tacos with great service - prices are right too - they use quality fish for their tacos and have other delightful dishes too!

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    Thank you for the support and for visiting us! :)

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    Ask the Community - Los Cotijas Taco Shop

    What are their Tuesday deals?

    Does this place offer taco Tuesday deals?

    Yes they do. Get their yummy fish tacos.

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    Dining Room and Kitchen
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