Taco Mesa is always good! I drive from (562) to go here!…read moreNever disappointed! Personally I get the nachos! I need the crunch and the salsas!

One of the best taco spots in Costa Mesa Service was…read moreamazing , super fast and everything tasted fresh. The place has a cozy vibe with really friendly staff.

Just. The. Best. Restaurant. Everrrrrr…read more The food is amazing. The wine selection is amazing. The people are amazing. I would best describe it as upscale Mexican-inspired food, with a relaxed, friendly, chill atmosphere, and super cool and eclectic decor. Everything on the menu is delicious, but I especially love the lump crab squash blossoms and the ceviche tostada. We love it here.

So good! From the food, service and DJ Love spinning on the…read moreweekend? What more do you want?

Great local taco spot with one of the better Taco Tuesday deals around -- 3 tacos for about $12,…read morewith a huge variety of meats and options to choose from. My personal favorites are the shrimp, steak, and Yucatec tacos. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the tacos actually feel unique instead of all tasting the same. They also have really good salsa, which honestly makes a big difference. The flavors pair really well with the tacos and elevate the whole meal. Service was very good, staff was friendly and attentive, and they also have a bar, which gives the place a fun, casual atmosphere to hang out and grab food and drinks. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially on Taco Tuesday.

Food - average, does not stand out Service- very good…read moreVery nice accommodations, however need lighting. A dark place.

I love this place! Came in on a Wednesday evening, as I was…read morecraving a burrito. I walked up and stood in line. A few minutes later, Maria (Taco Stand employee), was offering free churro samples to everyone in line. These churros were so tasty! I ended up ordering the California Burrito, Bean & Cheese Burrito, Carne Asada Taco, and Pollo Asado Taco......Everything tasted GREAT! Thank you Maria for the recommendations and free churros......I will be coming back soon!

We stopped by The Taco Stand today at the Costa Mesa location. The parking lot is on the smaller…read moreside, and while there is indoor seating, you may need to wait for a table since it gets pretty busy. There is also some outdoor seating available to the left of the restaurant or at 1954 bakery. They offer the usual taco meats, burritos, and beer. We ordered two Baja Fish Burritos, what was supposed to be two California Burritos, and a churro. There was a mix-up with our order, but the staff was incredibly nice and ended up comping a California Burrito. In my eyes, the customer service was impeccable. The employees were constantly cleaning tables, picking up after guests, and helping everyone who came through the door. The atmosphere is very casual with a street-food vibe. If you don't want to wait for a seat, takeout, eating outside, or even enjoying your meal in your car are all good options. They also gave us complimentary churros in exchange for a review. The flavor was good, but the texture wasn't quite what we're used to. The inside was a little chewy and soft, whereas we prefer a crispier, hollow-style churro. As for the food, the Baja Fish Burrito was excellent--crispy fish with plenty of fresh vegetables. The California Burrito was also very tasty and packed with generous chunks of steak. The size of the burritos are pretty big. For the price point, service, and food quality, we would definitely come back.

This place is the Mexican market disneyland, interior is huge with bunch of food stalls, grocery,…read moreand Mexican silverware and other goodies. Parking can be tough since this place is always crowded. There are table seatings were you can eat and also TV screen and bar for drinks. I've tried the tacos, the crispy chicharron and the churros. The churros are my favorite, not too sugary and fried to perfection, hot chocolate there is bomb too. Tacos weren't the best I've had but meat was tender. Overall fun place to come with friends, would love to try margo my next visit!

I love this place. I meet here on a weekly basis for some volunteer groups. I love the staff the…read moreenvironment- love the quality of the produce provided. Affordable price points - I understand this is a tough economy - HOWEVER I have heard the pricing can fluctuate between this gentrified version and other locations throughout traditionally lower socioeconomic areas - which is fine -- I get it - it's a nice flagship store - you're capitalizing on the nuances and novelty of it all- which again. Whatever -- I do however notice in the few weeks - as a regular weekly customer - the same exact items that I get have DROPPED IN QUALITY while simultaneously INCREASING IN PRICE!!! And we aren't talking about small cost of living increases - these are dabbling if not diving full fucking head first into price gouging. EG - my favorite Vanilla shake & mini churro combo that used to save me a dollar on if I buy the items individually ( I think it was $12-)15?) UP TO $17. No more mini churros. I don't even think I saw them on the menu anymore -- aka you're forced to pay for larger sizes and prices. . . Which one would think ok ... that's somewhat fine -- BUT NO. The smoothie I've been buying for over a year and a half now - ALMOST on a weekly basis - is so fucking WATERY. It's ricidiculous. It used to be so thick and cream and decadent. I've been wondering for the last month wtf is it a new employee -- has my shake been sitting here melting away the last 4-5 weeks? No. It's fresh off the blender and just thinner across the board. Such a shame. Same thing for my lovely Chicken Asado Verde Soup - WAS FUCKING AMAZING !!! And the price point was something like 32 ox for $12. I used to rant and rave with coworkers and friends that this soup is spectacular and although pricey at "$12" (for me) - I went it again over the months - and thought I want some delicious soup that taste like grandmas. I ordered it - I noticed the new slew of containers. Didn't think much. Glances at the prices - said I'll take the large - WHICH IS A NEW "family style" My $12 portion - SAME SIZE NOW - $32 (yes) THIRTY EFFING TWO DOLLARS. Call me a fat ass - but that CANNOT feed - maybe an Ethiopian or anorexic family - but for one moderately high BMI - American. Which I get everything is fucking super sized - but to see price points increase SIGNIFICANTLY - while decreasing quality - seems like a quick recipe for distaste that I hope whomever is managing the restaurant presto side of things - really advocates for the quality and fair price points that made this flag ship a store to love. I hate to bitch and moan - and I'm sure my volunteer group won't want to change our flexible situation - but I've began to notice people just bring outside food in - and have their meals with us. Which is fine - I might have to do the same - because come on - upping pricing. Lowering quality. It's like Matilda's father throwing sawdust in the engine. Be better. Anyways heed my warning - at those price points for *certain* premade items - just take your ass to Erewhon - at least I expect my ass is going to hurt when I leave.

We were late to our reservation because traffic was horrendous getting out of our daughter's…read moregraduation ceremony on the other side of town. They were extremely understanding and accommodating. The service was amazing and the food was great. They even brought my daughter a treat for recognition! I would love to go back if we are in the area again... (my kid is moving to LA!)

I came here because of the great reviews, and I couldn't agree more with all of them! The service…read morewas great, as soon as we walked in the gentleman at the front were so welcoming, and our server was just as great! He was very attentive and funny. My mom did say she wished she had more carne asada because it was so good. My Birria plate was so juicy, along with my michelada that was made just as I like it! I would definitely come back. This would be a good place to come for a birthday, as it is a beautiful restaurant.

Open on Tuesdays from 8am-2pm at The Hood Kitchen, we came here for lunch and quickly understood…read morewhy this place is so popular. They focus on fresh, from-scratch tacos and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Of course we had to try the tacos, but the breakfast burrito is also a must (available until sold out). We also tried their house-made chips & guacamole, churros, and aguas frescas. Everything we ordered felt well-balanced and flavorful. A spot worth checking out!

Tacos La Piña is a family-run Mexican taqueria serving handmade tacos from scratch with…read moremulti-generational recipes. Every bite is packed with tradition, flavor, and freshness. We tried: Al Pastor Taco - premium pork shoulder marinated 12 hours in 24 ingredients, slow-roasted on the trompo Carne Asada Taco - tender, juicy grilled chunks of steak Chorizo y Queso Taco - bold, savory, spicy + hearty perfection Taco de Queso - Monterey & Oaxaca Cheeses House-Made Chips with their signature seasoning + fresh guacamole Melon Agua Fresca - made daily with organic cantaloupe + agave (no refined sugar!) Open Tues & Thurs, 11-2PM (pro tip: come early, they sell out FAST!)

The food here is delicious and the service is always great. The restaurant plays fun music and is…read moreclean. I would recommend the shrimp tacos and guacamole appetizer is so good ! Thanks Chihuahua Cerveza ! Will be back.

Ordered catering on Tuesday morning for pick up on Friday the 4th of July. $285.00 worth of food…read more We drove from Riverside to pick it up. When we arrived we were told oops we didn't make your food, wait for and hour and a half and we'll make it. What the hell.