Sabor Ancestral

We visited Rosa Madera in Santa Ana at the last minute for a business lunch, and what a pleasant…read moresurprise! This place is truly a hidden gem. The exterior does not do justice to the beautiful interior. Once you walk inside, you're greeted by a spacious restaurant with beautiful, authentic, and very well-themed Mexican décor. The food was amazing! I had the shrimp fajitas, and they were absolutely delicious. We also tried the mole flautas, which were another excellent choice. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a place that definitely exceeded our expectations. We'll be back! 5 stars all the way!

Unfortunately, our first experience at Rosa Madera was very disappointing. We came as a party of 14…read moreto celebrate both of my parents' birthdays, so we were really looking forward to having a nice evening together. 09/15/26. The biggest issue was the service. Our server rarely checked on our table throughout the night. Several of us needed refills and wanted to order additional drinks, but we couldn't get our server's attention. At one point, we looked over and saw our server wiping down glasses and laughing with other coworkers while our table was still waiting to be attended to. With a party of 14, especially one celebrating two birthdays, I would expect the server to check in periodically and make sure everyone has what they need. Instead, we felt overlooked and had to constantly look around for assistance. The service continued to be frustrating when it was time to leave. We waited for the check, but it never came to our table. Eventually, we had to get up, and I stood by the door waiting for our server to finally bring me the check so I could pay. When I was paying, I directly told our server that the service had been pretty bad and that we had a bad experience. I expected at least an acknowledgment or apology, but there was none. He didn't apologize or really acknowledge my concerns at all. On top of that, an 18% gratuity was automatically included because of the size of our party. I understand automatic gratuity for larger parties, but considering the lack of attention and overall service we received, I absolutely did not feel the 18% gratuity was deserved. For our first visit to Rosa Madera and what was supposed to be a special celebration for both of my parents, this was an extremely disappointing experience. Having to repeatedly look for our server, wait for refills and additional drinks, and ultimately get up and wait by the door just to receive the check is not the level of service I would expect--especially for a special occasion and with an automatic 18% gratuity added.

Bar area

Birria Chimichangas (Los Favoritos).

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Casa Ramos Restaurant

4.6(288 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place has really good food! My family stopped on by after going to the Discovery Cube and it…read morewas a hit ! The staff is very friendly and inviting. I had the duo chicken and steak fajitas and it was pretty good. They do give free salsa and chips, the salsa has a slight kick to it and then they offered a spicy one which was good too. This restaurant was well maintained and had all the classic old school Spanish songs playing. They have ice cream with bunuelos chips and some chocolate syrup that was pretty good! We don't live in the area but wouldn't mind stopping by again.

Honestly, I have no idea how this restaurant has nearly 5 stars…read more We arrived around 6 PM with a party of 6 adults and 3 toddlers, and we didn't receive our food until almost 8 PM. To make matters worse, one of our meals was completely forgotten. The service was extremely slow throughout the entire visit. Every time we needed something, whether it was a refill, an update, or assistance, the wait felt excessive. The restaurant may have potential because the food itself was flavorful, but it seemed like they were either understaffed or unprepared for the number of customers they had. Another disappointment was the drink selection. We were told they don't have a liquor license, so hard alcohol isn't available. Their sodas were canned, and when we asked for juice for the kids, they told us they were completely out. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant is on the smaller side and felt more like a converted house than a traditional restaurant, complete with a fireplace and television in the dining area. The food had good flavor, which is the only reason I'm giving more than one star. Unfortunately, the long wait times, missing meal, lack of drink options, and poor service made the overall experience disappointing.

Inside New location Main Place Mall

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Crispy chicken taco and beef enchilada

Tacos Madre Kitchen & Cantina

A huge spacious spot - it's bigger than it looks from the outside, and with a fun Mexican fiesta…read moretheme. Service was excellent - taking orders and handling needs was not a problem for all the staff here. The World Cup was showing on all the screens, which was appreciated. But the tacos here really shine - fresh, and flavorful and unique. Can't wait to come back!

What in the hail guys? I went from celebrating my birthday here with my BFF to her getting charge…read moreafter charge into the thousands because of this restaurant. The waitress was sweet. She kept checking in on "her girls." Yelp, you drew us in with the cute passionfruit goldfish and tajin drinks only to be stuck in the middle of some sort of bait and switch. The enchiladas I got were incredible. The drink was delicious. The ambiance? Curated like an Instagram feed. But looks like this place is now permanently closed and many others are reporting fraud as well. Ugh

QUESABIRRIA

KETO TACO

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Tacos Los Cholos - Anaheim

Locally owned & operated

Great food, great music, great people and service Would…read morerecommend this spot to anyone looking for solid tacos

Went there yesterday, food was a 10/10 best tacos ive had in Anaheim I definitely see why its the…read morebest Taco spot in Anaheim, Out server keiry was amazing too she went and made sure we had everything we needed and would constantly check on us ! super pretty too!

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Amor y Tequila

4.4(241 reviews)

1.6 mi

So it was a little underwhelming when we first walked in on a Wednesday afternoon. But the…read morebartender/server was super friendly and made great drinks! We ordered fish tacos and four cocktails. Fish tacos were delicious!!! Salsa matcha! Fish wasn't all batter. Generous amount of shredded cabbage. Hot and fresh! Loved it! Drinks were great. We asked for less sweet and he seemed to honor that as they were close to how we like it (on the tart side). They have a good happy hour and lots of food to choose from outside of that. Ambiance was quiet at this time but I'm sure weekends get packed. Lots of tvs and the music was good, nice jams and not too loud (I'm old lol). We'd definitely drop in again to day drink and try more food.

Food was bad on Easter Sunday at 8: am. Cook was lazy Served…read morerecycled potatoes Cold & w rosemary!! Ribeye cold & Fatty Enfrijoladas beans cold & thick Pozole thick & recycled & too too spicy to eat For the price? Very bad !

Passionfruit margarita. Bar area

Taco trio

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Pineapple margarita

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen

5 star food is GREAT!! They have these bacon wrapped shrimps that are to die for! We tried the…read morefajitas today and they were amazing, order the shrimp and steak you won't regret it. We also tried the mole enchiladas today and they are so good! Definitely a place we will keep coming back to for years to come! Our bartender was so nice and recognized us even though we haven't been there for a while, she's amazing! Thank you and happy eating!

I've been coming to Sabroso for years & every time is a new experience!…read more The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The drinks are just as amazing--creative, refreshing, and perfectly made. My favorite is their Mole Enchiladas, the sauce is so rich & out of this world! The ambiance was such a vibe, with great music and a fun, welcoming atmosphere that made us want to stay and enjoy ourselves. The servers are all so nice & I definitely feel like it's a family event every time, they really know how to make you feel at right at home! The bartenders (Jose, Liz & Ricardo) are always friendly, attentive, and really know how to make a great drink. Overall, the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are always all on point. Definitely a place I highly recommend to friends & family

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Navarro's Taqueria

4.3(581 reviews)

2.3 mi

Fantastic service they cater for the company that I work for the tacos are sensational. The staff…read moreis great. Look forward to every safety meeting that they will be there for our lunch.

Navarros never disappoints...whether you eat it in restaurant...take it to go or get it delivered…read moreby uber eats/postmates! Service is always great and get your order right! Birria - always a good choice but be careful if you order more than 2, serious food coma. Consume is packed with flavor and yes i admit i drink it! Taquitos - my kids love the shredded beef one's! Carne asada with anything is bomb here...one of the best carne spots around! Beans - i mention their beans because they are top 3 hands down...awesome flavor and perfect texture! This is the actual cause of my food comas! Navarros is bomb, trust my Elite status and give this place a shot...if you don't like it you're probably should stick with the other well known brands.

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Tacos Manuel

4.5(667 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great tacos and quick service! The pollo and asada were both juicy and well-seasoned, with fresh…read moretoppings and salsa that had real kick. The owner was very friendly so will be back for sure.

I came here on a Friday to pick up two burritos. I ordered a Carne Asada and a chicken burrito and…read morethe total came to under $20. The burritos are packed next to grilled vegetables which made the tortilla soggy (recommendation: separate the grilled vegetables from the burrito). The burritos was packed with ingredients but very bland. My husband said his chicken burrito was fine and would give it 3 out of 5 stars, too. They also offer 3 different sauces, too. Glad we tried it.

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Carne Asada & Al Pastor Tacos with grilled onions & jalapeño

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Restaurante Las Cazuelas

4.2(153 reviews)

1.6 mi

I used to LOVE coming to this place... until I realized their customer service seriously sucked…read more First off, the food is honestly a little on the salty side, but I kept coming back because I liked the place. Then this happened. I brought my family here for dinner, and when we were closing out the check, the server failed to mention that gratuity was automatically added for a party of 6. I didn't realize it until I was about to sign and saw that I was about to leave ANOTHER tip on top of the automatic gratuity. I was like, oh HELL NO, I'm not tipping $80+ So I asked the server to refund the entire transaction and rerun the payment correctly. She told me she couldn't do that, but said she could refund the extra tip instead. I said okay, trusting that she knew what she was doing. We left. Fast forward about 4-6 months later. I come back with different family members, and the MANAGER comes over and tells me I have an outstanding balance of around $150. At first I genuinely thought he was joking. Nope. Apparently, when the server was supposed to refund the extra tip, she accidentally refunded the ENTIRE BILL and kept the tip. ‍ Now explain to me HOW that was my problem?! I specifically told her I wanted the entire transaction refunded so we could start over, and SHE chose to handle it differently. That was THEIR mistake, not mine. And the worst part? Instead of pulling me aside privately and explaining what happened, the manager brought this up IN FRONT OF THE FAMILY I WAS WITH. So now I'm sitting there being told I owe $150+ in front of my guests because of an error THEIR employee made months earlier. Talk about embarrassing. Thank God I'm in a position where I could afford to pay it, so I paid the outstanding amount AND my new bill that day -- over $300 out of pocket -- just to resolve the whole situation. I paid everything they said I owed for both visits, and I have never gone back since. And I WILL NEVER go back. Between the salty-ass food and the customer service, I'll take my money somewhere else. Just sharing my TRUE experience because I think customers deserve to know what happened.

Las Cazuelas was okay -- not bad, not amazing, just somewhere in the middle. The food had good…read moreflavor, but it didn't really stand out the way I expected. Service was good, fast & friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and comfortable, and the prices are fair for what you get. I can see why people like it, but for me, it was more of a "good if you're nearby and hungry" kind of spot rather than a place I'd go out of my way for.

Chips and salsa.

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Avila's El Ranchito

3.8(584 reviews)

1.0 mi

We had an amazing time at avillas last night. We normally go to the one in orange, but we're…read moretraveling by and decided to stop over for dinner! We decided to sit at the bar and had a great few hours - enjoying the atmosphere. I ordered the jalapeno margarita, then switched to madelo beer. The jalapeno margarita was delicious. I love it extra spicy and love jalapenos! I also ordered the mole enchiladas that were absolutely delicious! The chips were fresh and delicious, as they also have a chip station in the bar where the kitchen delivers fresh chips to the bar area. The service is amazing and they have such quality food. I can't wait to go back. Thank you avilas!

Availa's El Ranchito is a great place for great Mexican food, drinks in a good environment…read more The building itself is somewhat hidden behind bushes, but once you step inside, it feels like an old church. The high ceilings and the unexpected on-site tortilla-making stations really add to the apartment's unique and cool vibe. The crowd starts building shortly after 6PM on a Friday so come early! The hostess is nice and greets everyone. The free chips & salsa is great....food portion size is generous. I always get chile relleno. It tastes great with a slight hint of heat...the sides of rice and beans are decent!

Mini beans & cheese burritos, assorted flautas & crispy potato tacos

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Love their salsa

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Custom I.

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10 years ago

after reading all the bad reviews of this joint i decided to give it the benefit of the doubt! i was wrong since all this bad reviews in english don't seem to make a difference i am going to write my review in spanish so hopefully the old lady that does cashier finally understands que la esta cagando!!!! la comida esta decente pero el servicio de la viejilla esa que es la owner.... y si no es la owner actua como si lo fuera! servicio pesimo!!!! la viejilla no tiene educacion! y para el colmo da un servicio tan pesimo que no se da cuenta que los clientes son los que le dan de tragar! mendija vieja malagradecida! sr. gerente o dueño del negocio yo aprecio el esfuerzo y dedicacion que los trabajadores ofrecen a este lugar pero esta señora se limpia todo su esfuerzo y dedicacion con la cola! por el mal servicio que da!!! yo recomiendo este lugar por la comida....... pero si van a comer y ven a una viejilla con cara de perro mejor dense la media vuelta y ahorrense su dinero y el mal momento! ps. cuidado cuando ordenen comida por que la calientan en el microwave! gracias por la darle tan mal nomre ala comida mexicana que es tan deliciosa! read more

La Neta D.

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10 years ago

If you're looking for authentic Mexican tacos without the BAD SERVICE and RUDE CASHIER try TACOS MANUEL its within walking distance of this Shitty "restaurant" Tacos Manuel is AMAZING!!! GO NOW read more

Alicia S.

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11 years ago

I always come to this place when i crave Mexican food. There's no better place to get a torta and an awesome horchata! I recomend this place to anyone. read more

Miller R.

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9 years ago

There's only 1 waitressd Reallyd You have to constantly called to get extra, they don't come and ask if you need anything. Not going there again. read more

Janet G.

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12 years ago

Food is always good and the Flan is homemade which makes my taste buds explode with wonderfulness lol chips and salsa the bomb read more

Jody M.

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6

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12 years ago

Bad service, bad attitude. Food not a big deal. Very pricey bottle of water. Not coming back.

Liz G.

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4

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8 years ago

Everything I have tried is bomb (delicious)

Rajiv M.

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11 years ago

amazing.

Sabor Ancestral - mexican - Updated September 2026

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