What a night! UNFORGETTABLE EVENT OF 2026!!!!…read more Last Thursday, our ULI CFL Foodies gathered for a truly memorable evening at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange -- with an exclusive private dining experience for 10 in The Cellar (Ki Hanal + Lounge). Such great 5 star service by our server, Jess!!! Thank you Mr. Don Domingue (Restaurant Manager). - The Yucatan inspired dishes were life alteringly good - The salsa was seriously addictive (carmelized onions in the salsa??? who knew it would be so mind blowing!) - OMG the skirt steak was cooked to perfection sitting on a corn medley served with hot fresh house made flour/corn tortillas - Their cocktails were vibrant, fresh and packed a punch! A converted wine cellar featuring an intimate bar and lounge and a dramatic private dining table reminiscent of King Arthur's Court, the space was unlike anything we had experienced before. The furnishings were rich with history, character and unique design. For a few hours, we literally felt transported. But as special as the setting was, the people made the evening. We celebrated a birthday , career milestones , and had the opportunity to get to know members of ULI CFL Cohort 2 on a more personal level. A special CHEERS to Judson B, whose thoughtfulness and efforts truly made this evening special. Thank you, Judson, for taking us on such a wonderful Mexican culinary adventure! Great company + great conversation + great food & beverages = the trifecta of a great night out exploring what Orange County has to offer! And with that, we officially pass the ULI CFL Foodies torch to Karen A., who will be leading us on our next culinary adventure this Fall (Oct/Nov). Details to come! Until then... happy eating and CHEERS!

I'd like to start by saying the service was not the issue. The staff were kind and happily offered…read morerecommendations when asked. In my opinion, the restaurant should just be called "Gabbi's Kitchen," because that would be more appropriate. This is the type of "Mexican" restaurant that Mexicans don't actually go to. Basic concepts and dishes that are either done incorrectly or have way too much going on. We ordered the Al Pastor Gordita, and it was easily the worst gordita I've ever had. The meat wasn't traditionally seasoned the way you'd expect al pastor to be, which could be fine, except it was overwhelmed by the taste of either cinnamon, allspice, or some other seasoning I couldn't identify. It was distracting and unpleasant. Then there was an overwhelming amount of pineapple. There shouldn't even be pineapple in a gordita, but if there is, it shouldn't be the main ingredient. Instead of lettuce, there were one or two spinach leaves, and no beans. We also ordered the Arrachera, which was basically carne asada on corn and nopal. This was the most expensive dish, yet while the cheaper dishes came with sides, this was mainly just a piece of meat on a small mountain of corn. No beans, rice, or salsa. I asked for salsa and received an overly sweet, somehow-not-spicy habanero salsa that they charged $4 for. And if you're used to going to literally any authentic Mexican restaurant and getting complimentary chips and salsa, don't expect that here. They offer it to you like it's free, but it's not. I wanted to try something new, and the hostess at the front said the food was "really good" (not her fault), but unfortunately, it's just another Americanized Mexican restaurant that makes you regret not going to a place you already know and trust.

Best tacos in the OC, David was a great server, told us about the Taco Madness championship that…read morethe restaurant has won 3 times. Definitely would recommend.

Absolutely incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. The food…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and some of the best tacos we've ever had. The music created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. A huge thank you to our server, David, who was outstanding. He was so kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. He checked on us often, made great recommendations, and provided some of the best service we've had in a long time. If you're looking for delicious food, great music, and exceptional customer service, this is the place. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Anaheim. Highly recommend!

Look if there's anything I know I know good Mexican food…read morewhy because I'm Mexican I eat Mexican food every day to me. I don't call it Mexican food. I just call it food cause that's what I eat for breakfast lunch and dinner so when I'm telling you that this place has some really good food trust me you want to come out and try it. Everything they have on the menu is bomb as fuck. Their drinks are bomb. The service is bomb. That's the reason I keep coming back all the way from the inland Empire to Orange to eat their food this is one of my favorite spots to come and join the rest of my family. We all come from different parts of Southern California just to eat here so if you're yelping and you're curious to know how good this place is stop it already just come in you won't be disappointed!! I do have to warn you that this is a Cantina restaurant so the music is loud but guess what? I fucking love loud music!!

...... if you do not like loud music, I mean loud to the point where you can't hear yourself talk,…read morethis is not the place to go. respectfully the trio can't sing. There instruments sound amazing but the singing was not it. It would do better if they did everything without speakers The music they had on aux though was great, maybe they should stick to that. Regardless, the food was amazing. I would totally go back for the food and the beans were soooo good!! Service was also nice, we did have to wave them down a couple times but regardless, very kind people. Please just fix the music situation LOL.

First time here, and overall, we had a good experience. What I really liked was the service…read more Everyone was super nice and helpful, from the servers to the rest of the staff. Our water glasses were always full, and they kept the table clean as soon as we finished a plate. The food was good, but not the best I've tried. I had the Grande Taco Salad, and I really enjoyed it. We also ordered the seafood tacos, but unfortunately, the shrimp had a little bit of a soapy taste. We let our server know, and they were very nice about it and offered to get her something else. A note for anyone who doesn't eat pork: ask for the beans prepared "a la olla" instead of the refried beans. I asked our server if the refried beans were made with manteca (pork lard), and he confirmed that they were, so just something to be aware of when ordering. The restaurant itself has a lot of character. It used to be a church, so it has beautiful colorful windows with designs, lots of wood inside, and some huge, beautiful lamps in the middle. They also have outdoor seating, but it was way too hot to sit outside when we went. Overall, it was a nice first visit, especially because of the friendly service and atmosphere. I'm giving it 4 stars because of the soapy taste in the shrimp and because, while the food was good, I've had better Mexican food at other places.

Great customer service! Friendly staff and super accommodating…read more First time and it won't be the last, just discover my new dinner spot and I am going back to try the mahi tacos!! Ambiance is perfect for families, parties and even meeting up with friends. Food tasted authentic.

I love California burritos, and Cali Tacos is a great place to get one without driving down to San…read moreDiego. For a burrito from a hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant, it is expensive but the portion size is huge so you can easily share. I haven't tried anything else on the menu, but I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in town and want a burrito. Service is fine and there's minimal seating inside with a handful of tables to sit and eat outside.

Love Cali Tacos!…read more I've invited several friends to this burrito heaven! And they all have loved it! The price point, you just can't beat it. The value is there. You get massive burritos for a great price! The burritos are so big! Almost the size of my Pomeranian lol I'm not even kidding haha I love the Cali burrito with shrimp or no meat. I add extra cheese and pico. It's fire! Nothing compares to it. Service is good. It does take them about 20 minutes to make the burritos. Worth the wait. You can call it in ahead of time too. Ambiance is crazy busy all the time. So, I would call it in. :)

We came to El Matatan for a team dinner. The ambiance was…read morenice, relaxing, modern and moody. Service was friendly and to-the-point. For the table we ordered chips and guacamole, The guac was fresh, chips were tostada style, extra crunch was perfect for my taste. Personally I like a little more spice to my guac, but it was good and everyone at the table enjoyed it. For dinner I got the Surf n Turf tacos, they come with a side of white rice. They were delicious, packed with meat and veggies. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. small note: the two plantains on my plate were amazingly good, I'd actually trade the rice for more of those. I eyed the Burger one of our friends got and it looked amazing- I think I'll be back to try that burger out. I definitely recommend for a special night out, date night or group.

The food was wonderful. The service was delightful and the whole evening was lovely…read more They are definitely a cut above your standard Mexican Restaurant

I came to Kalaveras and was blown away by how fast the food came out! Not only was the service…read moreincredibly quick, but the food was fresh, delicious, and great quality. What made our visit truly special was our server, Rosie. She was so kind and patient with my mom, and without us even asking, she packed up my mom's leftovers for her. My mom is a little older, and that thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. Service like Rosie's is hard to find these days. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. Because of her outstanding customer service, we'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Rosie, for making our dining experience so memorable!

I hate having to write this because I've been to Kalaveras in Orange many times and have always…read moreenjoyed it. That's what makes this experience even more disappointing. A group of us came in and spent around $500. We ordered several appetizers and shared different plates because everything looked so good. I personally ordered the tacos gobernador. That night and the next day was awful. I started vomiting, had severe diarrhea, missed work, and my child also got sick after eating. Because of what happened, I called the restaurant to let them know and make them aware. I wasn't expecting an argument--I just wanted them to take the situation seriously. But I was being confused for someone that had already called earlier that day with the same problem. I felt completely brushed off. The response I received was basically, "Thanks for your comment." When I spoke with a supervisor he came across as aggressive and made me feel like I wasn't even allowed to express my concerns about what happened. As a regular paying customer, that was incredibly frustrating. I'm not saying restaurants don't have challenges or that mistakes can't happen. But when customers spend hundreds of dollars, we deserve quality food, proper food safety practices, and to be treated with respect when we report a serious issue. Whether this was a food handling problem or cross-contamination, my experience should have been taken seriously instead of dismissed.

I have never been here and had never grard of it. We wanted tacos and I just wanted to pick up on…read morethe way home. So I googled tacos nearby. I looked at their menu and decided to try them. Price was about the same as other track places. But the tacos are huge compared to others. They were so good. I was really surprised. But I'm happy I found a new place to get tacos. Haven't tried antibiotics else yet but I will. Tacos to go so I can't give review on ambiance. But I loved their tacos.

honestly, i had high hopes for this place. I have been wanting to try this place for years. Went in…read moretoday to try their food and it was not what i expected. first, the service was terrible. The man that helped us didn't even want to be there with the sorry answers he was giving us. We came with my daughter and I asked how small was the mini bean and cheese burrito and he just had this look like are you serious?? what great people skills. second, the food tasted alright. everything was dry I guess that's what's to expect when everything is under heat lamps and not made fresh. we ordered the 4 taquitos plate , the chicken was so dry and the torta de tamal and that was even drier. 10/10 would NOT recommend.

Food is good ! Mexican American! Big portions Service is…read moreok, Sone bus boys have attitude! Waitresses can be slow Ambiance good outdoor setting under the trees!! Indoors is Old style restaurant . Great Taco Tuesday All day !!

We stopped at Moreno's on our way home because we were craving Mexican food and happened to see…read morethis place. The last time I had been here was during the pandemic in 2020, so it had been quite a while. I ordered the fajitas, but unfortunately, I was not very impressed. My partner ordered the carnitas and liked them, so his experience with the food was better than mine. Moreno's is known for its crunchy hard shell tacos, but we did not order those. I can definitely see how those might be good and possibly what we should have ordered. The restaurant itself is pretty, the location is convenient, and the drinks were fairly good. Based on what we ordered, however, the food was very mid. It was edible, but nothing really stood out. Overall, I probably would not come back.