What makes this place so special is that it offers genuinely authentic Mexican food in a fast-food type setting. The drive-thru is super quick and really easy to access on the busy street. First and foremost, the service is the best in the area. They asked how many salsas I would like and told me that I can do as many as I want. I said "six" and they said "no problem". That alone is worth 5 stars! You can tell the employees are really happy to be there. It's a very comforting experience. The food is really good. I had the bean & cheese burrito. The first thing you notice is how high quality the Yellow Cheddar is. The flavor is rich, bright, and salty/sweet. Every bite gets better and better. Also the portion is perfect, I wasn't looking for a massive burrito. The salsa is a little bit spicy at first but fades very quickly. It has a very good balance of spice and sweetness. Very impressive read more

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Have been a loyal customer for many years now but have noticed the quality of food at this location going steadily downhill, especially this year. Our order included an enchilada combo plate with barely any chicken wrapped in the tortillas. Beans were so watery they needed a spoon! Tasteless, too. Rice was okay. But wait: there's more! Though we have spoken up about the minimal amount of meat put on their salads, this weekend was the last straw: care asada salad was virtually nothing but chunky, pale yellow iceberg lettuce, microscopic flecks of tomato, perhaps a tsp of shredded cheese and (we measured), 2 tablespoons of carne asada. We told the drive thru of how little meat was in our salads the LAST visit -- but no change this time. For the same price I can go to Cava and get an amazing salad! (Also -- the customer QR "How are we doing" code doesn't even work!) Sorry Mary and family: you can't become an In n Out wannabe without careful quality control and happy customers! read more

Just ordered the carne asada quesadilla dry gristle and no taste. Absolutely not worth 14 bucks read more

Brian's service is incredible. Really, this young man could be the manager. The way he talks with customers makes you feel very welcome. He is always on point with the orders. (He already knows I want the BRC double wrapped and my salsa separate from my food) When he talks with the cooks, he is respectful. Always friendly and has come along way since he started. Brian makes you feel like you're going thru the Miguel's drive thru on Sixth back in the day. Thanks for everything Brian. My family appreciates your attentive and kind service. The food and ambiance is great. read more

Miguel's Jr - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm so glad there are a few Miguel's Jr. locations in OC. My usual order is the shredded beef taco along with the rice and beans, but I love their Pozole too. My co-workers always get their burritos. I tried the horchata for the first time today and it's really good! I'll have to get that every time now! And they have a new churro dessert that I had actually suggested they add to their menu a few years ago, and they finally have! If you sign up online, or follow them on social media, you'll get all the special offers and deals, like today they are celebrating reaching 20k followers, so only today you can get 20% off your bill by showing them the email offer. They've also occasionally had Taco Tuesday deals at specific locations, but only when advertised. But whether there's a deal or not, it's always a great time for Miguel's Jr. read more

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Its not the same. The burritos are half the size they used to be and the same price. Smaller meals for us but more profit for them. Doesnt seem family oriented like it used to be. read more

Miguel's Jr - What a tiny burrito. It used to never be like this a few months ago. More profit means less food for us. Chose wisely. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm giving this restaurant a four because I've had some of their other entrées and have enjoyed them more. Their menu is very extensive and I think if I stay away from the breakfast burrito, I will be fine. But this morning, I had their breakfast burrito (the Sunrise) and it's not something I'll have again. Not that anything was seriously wrong, but I wasn't happy with the way the potatoes were cooked, just being soggy more than crunchy. The bacon really didn't overwhelm me either, and it was a lot of fat and grizzle which is slightly expected. But they ended up putting in strips of bacon - as opposed to chopping it up and it didn't blend well with the rest of the ingredients. If you're looking for an awesome breakfast burrito, try Cali Tacos in Santa Ana or Orange. Their hot red sauce is just perfect. Not too hot and seasoned perfectly. It was excellent on the burrito. Like I said, I will be back. Their selection of burritos is pretty good and I really would like to try the wet burrito with the extra sauce and cheese on top. Next time. The service was great. Luz Elena was helpful and courteous. The atmosphere in the restaurant was definitely something that's fun for small groups. read more

Miguel's Jr - The inside of the breakfast burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Shredded beef flavor is like no other. So juicy and delicious and had been for the 20+ years I've been going to MIguel's all over SoCal. I alwayes get the original burrito but switched it up to Taco / Enchilada combo ($12.38). Beans great, rice just ok. Taco was filled with shredded beef, cheese, lettuce and hot corn tortilla. Enchilada was good as well. My favorite is still the burrito. Chile Verde ($12.49) was very good, not fatty, just quality meat, potatoes and green sauce. The sauce they use for salsa is very runny so don't expect much although it has good flavor. read more

Miguel's Jr - Chile Verde Combo ($12,49)- Very good - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Very flavorful and tasty food. Service was very quick for pur takeout dinner. Nice, clean and quiet atmosphere.

The best bean and cheese burrito ever!!! My comfort food go-to. Their salsas aren't too spicy, and they're always quick!

I generally only like to leave good reviews, but I went through this restaurant and ordered shredded beef taquitos, and it was hard to understand the lady because she was laughing the whole time. When I pulled up to the window, she said here's your chicken taquitos but I told her I ordered beef. She told me she said chicken three times but I never heard the word chicken or Pollo or anything like that. She must've been confused with someone else. She was angry and told the chef to make beef and then gave me my food that doesn't look like it normally does and told me it would cost more. I basically just wanted to take the chicken and leave and not come back, but she took the chicken back and swapped it and handed it to me without saying anything. It's too bad because I think this establishment is actually pretty good. read more

One of my favorite restaurants for Mexican food I love getting a rice bean and cheese burrito from here and they also have amazing ambience here too. Great food and great service. read more

Miguel's Jr. is truly one of the best Mexican restaurants out there. The tacos, burritos and cookies are really delicious. I got my order within 5-10 minutes. The staff are friendly and customer service is stellar! read more

I ordered the new bowl they are advertising and requested no sour cream, and they put sour cream. But I asked before we left and they fixed it. The guy at the window handed us two small drinks. And I look up to see there drink cups and see the large cups right there. I ask if these are large drinks and they were not, so then they corrected that. I get home to see the contents of this loaded potato bowl and it is so small with virtually no ingredients. This bowl is not loaded with anything. Potato's and chili verde with some onions & I added guacamole instead of sour cream. The loaded potato bowl is $12 And just not worth it. Buy a burrito. read more

Miguel's Jr - Loaded Potatoes Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been coming to Miguel's for a few years, they have good chicken taquitos, good horchata drink and the bean and cheese are not the best but eatable. I was disappointed to know they will not have pozole until January, it's cold now and well after the holidays, what's the point? Their decision... but what I'm really on here for is the tamale I tried today. Since they didn't have pozole, figured I would try their new item, cheese tamales. First of all the price is outrageous. Never in my life have I paid $5 for a tamale! Especially being the size it was, pictures included in my review. The taste was OK and could have used more cheese because most what I tasted was the green chile. $15 more and I could have gotten a dozen elsewhere! So this will be the first and last time I try their tamales, the price should actually be somewhere around $2-$2.50, honest, please consider @Miguels Jr. because I don't think much people are willing to pay what you are asking. If they do, good for them, they can afford it. I gave 3 stars, well because the food I mentioned at start keeps me coming back. This place is pricey and I don't come too often anyways. Oh and if you ever have any guacamole on your items and you placed to go, be sure you get it on side because it turns black almost immediately. read more

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I truly can't even give this restaurant a star because it was so bad. I truly do not know how this restaurant is still in business. It was honestly the most disgusting food I've ever had in my life, let alone the worst fast food ever. Please be careful eating this food, made me very sick and I went to the bathroom non stop that whole night. read more

Miguel's Jr. is delicious! The price point is unbeatable and I haven't had an item I don't love. My go to is the wet original burrito. So good! read more

I love Miguel's Jr in my home town. In Costa mesa today while driving home from boating my wife was sick. I went in and asked for a couple bags and some napkins. The lady cashier argued with me and said no. I then offered to pay. Still no. Finally she gave me 2 small bags and 3 napkins. Kind of blew my mind. Still love the food, but come on... read more

Serving size is light for the cost of how much it is. 12 something dollars for this is over priced at least put some lettuce on the place or something. read more

Miguel's Jr - Carne Plate#2 Carne Combo - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

the decadence of the shredded beef burrito has captured my heart. Cheesy, juicy and full of flavor. The rice and beans cooked to absolute perfection and beef that actually tastes like real beef. I LOVE MIGUELS read more

I'm writing a review very disappointed in the staff you have working for you so I had a situation in the past where I came through the drive through. I got a bean and cheese burrito and chips with guacamole. The small order when I got home the chips were stale, and there were hardly any chips in the bag. I called and I spoke to a Francisco, which is what I recall his name being. So this evening, I decided to go back through and get a burrito because I really like the burritos and I let the people know when I was ordering my food about the chips and guacamole being no charge this time. I was like blown off and told oh just come to the front. So when I got to the front, I specifically had told them when I went through the drive-through that my name was on Supposedly on a board or in a book or per Francisco, and the girl gave me such an attitude she was so rude! . She seemed like she went to look and then she comes back and says are you sure because I don't see your name anywhere and we don't have a Francisco that works here. I'm almost positive that what his name,anyway she was so rude. I said I know that I talked to somebody. I believe his name was Francisco and he was going to put my name in a book I said if it's going to be a problem, I'm going to call corporate because she had an attitude and then all of a sudden she comes back to the window and said I owed $5 and some change and was totally rude as she gives me my order as I leave. Totally unacceptable the way she acted shame on her! I didn't get her name. I will attach a picture here of my order so you can see the timeframe that I was there and know the staff that was working at that time anyways I'm not looking for any free handouts. I'm making a point that customer service is important and this girl had a major attitude to be working With the customers directly handing over their food. Also, I was so upset. I called the store. I spoke to some guy. I told him I need to speak to the manager and then the phone was picked up and it sounds exactly like the girl who gave me an attitude and she said she was the manager and then she just blew me off again. And was completely rude so maybe if you're going to hire people you should make sure they're NOT going to be rude to the customers!! also I plan to report this to corporate for totally unacceptable uncalled for unprofessional Customer Service oh and btw my name was in fact in the book the whole time. read more

Miguel's Jr - The tag for my order - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered the Garbage Burrito with carne asada for an additional $5.00 dollars. There was barely any carne asada, it was more like a bean and rice burrito than a carne asada garbage burrito. My rating for this burrito and pricing almost $20.00 dollars is garbage. I wouldn't recommend it at all!! read more

Miguel's Jr - The worst taco ever - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Worst Mexican food ever. Chips were cold. The food had no taste. It was expensive. I will never go back.

This is my go to spot for past Mexican food. It's not only fast but it's homemade they can really put a lot of care and time into the food that they serve beyond that the restaurant is absolutely immaculately clean like you could eat off the floor. I don't care what time of the day you go in. It is always looking good. I am here right now at 9:30 at night and the employees are very happy and the restaurant is so clean. I love eating hair and I am always looking forward to my Miguels Jr. garbage burrito and tacos. read more

Pretty mediocre. I'm surprised there's multiple locations. The price is fair and decent but the quality just isn't anything special. I have zero incentive to ever return or recommend. In fact if someone said they were going there I would most likely speak up and suggest they keep looking. read more

I do miss this place, my first stop on vacay, and it didn't disappoint!! Everything was fresh, hot and delish! The shredded beef taco is just my absolute favorite! Pork potato burrito as good as I remember! Clean and friendly store with outdoor seating a plus!! Wish I could ship home!! See you again MJ!! read more

Miguel's Jr - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Hello!! It's been so long since I wrote my last review, i've been in the hospitals. I have also picked up a new hobby - squishing bugs with my bare feet. Feels great!! 10/10 can't recommend enough!! That brings me to Miguel's Jr, which i heard is about as authentic Mexican food can get. But when i entered the fine establishment, it stank of bugs. And I wasn't disappointed!! So many bugs!! 4/5 if you like bugs!! read more

Placed a catering order. Called the morning of the event to confirm the order. They repeated my order when I called and confirmed pick up time. When we went to pick up the order they said they didn't have it. We had to wait for it to be made and held up our event. I ordered the 24 taco pack, which says it comes with beans and rice right on the catering menu. They charged me $33 each for a side of beans and rice. Very disappointed. read more

Great food service was just a little bit slow through the drive-through. They were busy and we sat and waited for a drink because they forgot to give us a drink after handing us our food. They thought they were done all in all it is good read more

The beans are the Best at this Miguel's! Even better than the beans at the Miguel's in the IE where the chain is originally from! Thanks Miguel's Jr Costa Mesa! read more

I normally visit the location in Tustin but this was the closest location to where we were. I ordered the chile relleno stuffed burrito. It was absolutely delicious and one of the best burritos I have ever had. It had the perfect amount of food. Their unsweetened black tea was very delicious ad well. The drive thru wad efficient which is a plus especially if you are in a rush. If you are in the area and are craving good Mexican food this is the place for you. Miguel's Jr. Never dissapoints. read more

Delicious and filling asada burrito! The tortilla tasted very fresh and the steak was legit, not like some places . I will plan on being back! read more

Really tasty Mexican food! Always Delicious! Staff is great as well! Always fast and courteous!

Human shit in the bathroom all the way to outside of the floor we told the manager but I don't think they cared . It was very disgusting to use i spent 40$ here and full regret read more

A lot of people bag on this place. I don't get it. Personally I think it's one of the better fast food Mexican restaurant chains. It's almost like it's not even fast food except it has a fast food vibe because they give you your food in a plastic container, plastic utensils, and no table service. If it wasn't for that, Miguel juniors is just as good as any other average Mexican restaurant, but slightly better! I love it and I've eaten at several locations. read more

Miguel's Jr - Friday, July 12, 2024. Two taco plate. Damn delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Had to try the Miguel's Jr in Costa Mesa. I am an avid Miguel's fan. You can see that on my Yelp reviews if you need proof lol My boyfriend and I saw this Miguel's when we were driving back from somewhere. I got excited when I saw one close to where he lives. So that night we ordered delivery from this location. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures; I totally forgot since it was Door dashed to us. I need to work on this. Sorry to my fellow Yelpers lol I know photos are very important. I ordered the cheese enchilada combo with a sprite. He ordered a quesadilla with meat in it and said it wasn't all that good. I think in general, skipping the quesadillas from Miguel's Jr is the ticket. They are small and underwhelming. Go to Alberto's if you want a big, cheesy, dilla. lol Anyway, our rice was not super fresh either. Tasted like, dare I say- day old rice? I'm not sure. It just wasn't fresh. I would come back here though. It wasn't bad overall. It's just not my favorite Miguel's location. read more

The quickest service! I have only been through the drive thru. I started coming here based off of a friends recommendation. I've been coming every week to get a bean and cheese burrito. It is so good and so cheap it is under 5$ and the quality is great! read more

Great fast food Mexican!! If you like text mex thus is your spot! Service on point with a drive thru a plus! Try the shredded beef burrito it's fire! The place was very clean and friendly staff. A must go fast food. read more

Horchata and Orange Bang! This is a chain restaurant serving Mexican style food. It sports a drive thru and pretty quick service. The food ranges from combo dishes to side orders of tacos, taquitos and more. The food here is AOK. It is not The best. It is not bad. It is AOK. The best thing is that the drive thru is fast. Also, it's very convenient to order food without getting out of your car in such a short amount of time and minimal effort. My favourite things to order include the enchilada plates and a side of taquitos. The guacamole is relatively fresh and you will get a full dose of cheese. That is for sure. They do have crunchy tacos and they also serve our chotta. Again, the or chotta isn't the best but it is A-OK. Customer service is AOk. Parking is easy. read more

Miguel's Jr - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Been going to Miguel's for 40yrs, this location is horrible. The last 4-5 orders are wrong. Burritos are kid sizes and they just screw up orders. So disappointed as I have been going there since it was a sit down and one drive through. Get it together. read more