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    Los Primos Cantina

    3.6 (266 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Mark R.

    Was craving ceviche so I ended up getting that. Honestly the portion and how it looks is amazing! Super unfortunate that the dish left a very bitter aftertaste after every bite (probably from the rind in whatever citrus was used in the marinade). For the price and where it is located in New Port, a dish like this should be dialed. I was unfortunately left very disappointed. EDIT: This was initially a 2 star review.... I just took the packets of Tapatio and ketchup that the gave me and ONE OF THEM WAS FULLY OPENED AND USED. Never had this happen before, not even at Taco Bell or any other fast food. 1 star for sure.

    Martina T.

    Was craving Mexican food. Small lot but free parking, shared with many other restaurants in the plaza. Ordered a California burrito. Came out pretty quick. They also have a self serve bar of salsas etc. Was highly disappointed in my burrito which I immediately unwrapped and ate. It felt cold, the tortilla was hard and cold. The meat was super duper salty. There were no French fries at all inside so it was just a plain carne asada burrito. It did not hit the spot at all and I didn't even want to finish it. Argh. The guys working there were pretty nice though.

    Ruba W.

    So good! I can't believe it's our first time trying this spot! Got carne asada tacos they are soooo filling! You literally only need like 2 tacos the portions and flavor is great! Customer service is excellent! Will definitely Be back! Tastes very authentic

    Diane S.

    It's been a while since I have come here, but while in the area, we stopped in (on a Monday) for a quick taco while running errands. The gal taking the orders must not like her job, she was very short and rude. I observed her taking the order of a teenage kid, and couldn't believe the way she was speaking to the poor guy. Food was good, and plentiful.. you can make 2 tacos out of 1 portion. Beans were delicious!

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    Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing ambiance. A great place to go when you're hungry, and a great place to go overall.

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    1 year ago

    The service was very good, the food was also excellent. Will be back. Can't wait to try more menu items.

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    The #4 is my go too with carnitas!! Love this spot. Costa Mesa staple. Parking is the only bad part.

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    Yummy carnitas and green sauce, the tacos are big and i like to eat the food and salsa bar

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    0.1 mi
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    Takes reservations
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    The complimentary chips and salsa are both great! Hot, thin and crispy chips with a delectable…read moresalsa for dipping Shared chicken fajitas and enjoyed our meal very much. My companion had a margarita and said it was the best she'd ever had! Seemed a bit short handed for 12:30 on a Friday afternoon (one server, one bartender) but they kept up with everything. Beautiful restaurant/bar.

    This was a huge disappointment on Mothers Day. We made reservations for 4 and asked for a basic…read moredetached table. When we arrived, we were shocked to see they were going to squeeze us into someone else's table filled with people that could not comfortably seat four additional people next to them . Horrified we requested what we originally booked and they said NOTHING accept they were REALLY BUSY and pointed us to the outdoor fire pits with no proper chairs or seating just a firepit to put a child to sit in front of. At this point zero management came to address this and zero servers as we asked for one . We were completely ignored . We were so hungry we just sat down desperate and starving. There was no omlette bar. (I was told on the phone there was an omlette bar before booking ) No sauces to go with any food. Dried up scrambled eggs and just a few dishes to choose from this 'buffet'. The ONLY salad dressings they had (2) were super sweet (no ranch) nothing . No flavor . Their non meat dishes were just one horrible dried up bean and grain pattie obviously frozen out of a box even an animal would never eat . It was that bad . Their 'replacement ' for almost zero dishes was a pancake ststion obviously to cut costs even more . The food was horrible . When you anticipate a special Mother's Day brunch that is horribly overpriced and get this in return its so disappointing and apalling .We were prepared to walk out after our bad news of no proper seating and terrible start but by then obviously we couldn't just go to another brunch on Mother's Day . Plus our other two guests were parking with a child so we were stuck. This was our only option or nothing. Its unbelievabke how am estsblishment can treat people like this especially on a soecial day like Mother's Day amd can command their pricing with no proper and safe seating for 4 with safe and healthy distancing with a fire pit as a SEAT. No apologies , no manager , nothing . just a terrible high bill, very little options and poor food quality . At best we should get a refund as this was false advertising and did not get a table for up to 4 . What an awful Mother's Day Brunch . We go out to eat EVERYWHERE around here but can't believe sonething like this can exist . So sad . This part of the day was ruined .

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    4.3(1k reviews)
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    The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

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    4.4(2.2k reviews)
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    This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant. Our server Roberto provided awesome service. We live in the…read moreInland Empire but we make sure we have lunch at Acapulco every time we are in Orange County. Great food and great service.

    LOVE this place for GREAT, FRESH, Coastal, Mexican food!…read moreThis location in Costa Mesa in particular, has been updated (new paint, new chairs, new lighting, etc.) and they have updated their menu with even MORE, Seafood items! They make GREAT Guacamole, customized at table side to your specs and their FRESH Chips, Tortillas and Salsa's are homemade in the restaurant. Husband LOVES their Pomegranate Margherita's and I can't get enough of their Enchilada's (Cheese, Chicken) and their Crunchy Taco's (Shredded Beef is my Fave!). Add in that their FRESH, Side Salads are AMAZING along with their new menu items - including Seafood combo's and there is no where else to go in OC for better Mexican food! Our INCREDIBLE Server, Hector (He IS the Acapulco restaurant - always upbeat and advising us about their new menu items!) and their FANTASTIC Chef Hector and all of the other Servers and Cooks there, make this a casual, yet special date-night restaurant! P.S. We've also tried their EXCEPTIONAL, Sunday Buffet and literally had to almost be wheeled out of there, there were SO MANY DIFFERENT, AUTHENTIC foods to choose from and sample! VERY nice to find this level of a PERFECT MEXICAN restaurant - with HIGH QUALITY FOOD INGREDIENTS, nearby! Can't wait to go back!

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