I'm rating this restaurant a 5 because my three family members thoroughly enjoyed their dinner…read more HOWEVER, I couldn't eat anything, because I have celiac disease. Gluten-free friends: DO NOT believe the reviews that say Xclusive Taqueria has gluten-free options. That may have been true in the past, but tonight the chef said absolutely nothing is GF except for the salads. (And if nothing is GF besides the salads, I personally don't believe the salads would be safe enough from cross-contamination for someone with celiac--although you may feel differently, of course.)

After having gone to the restaurant a few times and to their food truck, I won't be back to either…read more This restaurant does not take dietary requests seriously, which creates a hazardous environment for customers with allergies or severe food sensitivity. In the most recent incident, I ordered a chicken burrito at the food truck with no cheese because of a dairy allergy. The request was very clear and they even repeated it back. Imagine my surprise when I got home to find a burrito full of cheese. When we returned to explain and get the order remade, there was no apology or sympathy - in fact, we were made to feel like the inconvenience! They literally opened up each burrito to check for cheese as if we were lying. It was made clear that this was an allergy, and in no world would I drive all the way back to get an order corrected if there wasn't actually an issue. Luckily I was ok in this instance, but it's this kind of negligence that can send people to the hospital. Will not order anything here again.

We love, love, love this restaurant and are regular customers! The food is amazing, as well as the…read morestaff. My only complaint is that they no longer serve ranch dressing! I've never been to a restaurant that doesn't have either blue cheese or ranch! Everyone loves ranch with their salad, taquitos, French fries, etc. On my next visit, I'm gonna bring my own bottle of ranch dressing LOL!

We visited this Mexican restaurant on a very slow day, only our party and one other family were…read moredining inside. The music was quite loud, making it difficult to hear each other's conversation. Service was a bit lacking, as our water glasses were completely empty for a while and only refilled after we asked. For food, I ordered the taco and chile relleño combo. The chile relleño was really tasty and definitely the highlight of the meal. The taco had good flavor but was slightly burnt. Chips and salsa were good. Since the restaurant is located in a shopping center, parking can be sparse on busier days. They do offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option. Overall, good food with some room for improvement in service and ambiance. Happy hour is on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3-6pm as if the date of this review.

Great food and drink, and world class service. Indoor and outdoor seating is nice, very pleasant…read moreatmosphere.

Came with a very big lunch party, so 20 of us. Just one waiter…read more This is my first time here, so very impressed with the non traditional decor, it was very modern and it's quite large inside. We all ordered drinks and food same time. Drinks came first! The food took 40 minutes, so thinking it had to be good! And it was! Very fresh and clean tasting. Chips are served with salsa and refried beans super delicious! The only thing I didn't like was that the ceilings are high and not sound protected so it's very noisy and echoes. We had to yell at each other for conversation. The service was really nice and friendly. Also, it's pricey, worth it, but pricey!

Best Mexican dining in the county! Absolutely love the complimentary chips, dip and salsa verde…read more But the carnitas relleno & chicken enchilada verde with Mexican corn (off the cob) are the bomb! Not to mention the cilantro cucumber margaritas!! Yummmm Don't waste your time on any other Mexican restaurant! Calo's is worth going out of your way!!!

I have been to Calo 20+ times since it has opened. Our visit last night was the worst experience…read morewe've ever had there, it may be one of our last. First, the service/experience has slipped severely. The quality of Calo was personable, quick, high-touch hospitality, and near constant attention. Last night the servers were forgetful, impersonal, and terribly slow. Food came out at various times when it used to come out at once. When asked for sides of sauces at the time of ordering, they didn't come out, and then took 10 more minutes to bring out sauces and sour cream. Food was cold by the time they got back to us. There was absolutely no apology or recognition of how the service was poor. When ordering the steak tacos medium rare, the steak was well-done. The fajitas plate has shrunk considerably. All food prices have gone up about 10% in the last few months and service has gone down. This was a go-to place for us, but with very poor service and food quality going down, management/ownership needs to regroup and fix this asap to not lose customers. See more recent reviews as this is a current problem.

We had the best dinner and drinks last night. All the kids sat outside after soccer the salsa and…read morechips are particularly good. I drank a few of the Fresca's pineapple one was delicious. This has become our new family favorite.

We visited this great, authentic restaurant for the first time. It will definitely not be the last!…read moreWe had breakfast and lunch there because everything in the menu sounded so great. Service was great, the ambience even better. We had the Carnitas Benedict and the Chorizo Sopes for breakfast, and both were delicious and flavorful. They also have a spicy salsa that you can ask for to make their dishes even more memorable. Can't wait to visit Chuponcito again!!

I really enjoyed the food and I will be coming back. First they give you these thick crunchy chips…read morewhich I really liked. I shared nachos with Al pastor and I give them a 4/5. Lots of meat. I also got a California burrito. It was super good 5/5. My wife had taquitos and she said that they were good. It's a small place but there are a number of tables. Also a salsa bar with a nice variety. Unfortunately, no fountain drinks, just cans.

Came on a Tuesday afternoon and this place was popping so I knew they must be somewhat good. There…read moreis a small salsa bar with pico de gallo which is a huge plus. I ordered the 2 taco plate (fish and al pastor taco) which came with fresh guac and rice and beans. Everything was very tasty and well seasoned. The fish taco is a must try if you like fish! I also got the horchata, all their drinks are made in house I believe. Worker was very nice and friendly. The space is small so keep in mind this is probably not a good spot for large gatherings. $3.50 per taco on Tuesdays and these are good size tacos, and generous on the meat!

I wanted to try something new, and was craving Mexican so I stopped here. It was a nice day so I…read moredined in the patio. I went with the Asada burrito and iced tea. They brought out chips and salsa when they brought my tea. I really enjoyed my burrito they didn't skimp on the Asada. It was decent size too. I almost ordered a second one because I was still hungry. Next time I'll get the burrito and enchilada plate. It was hot and I was drinking a lot of tea. My glass was always full. I saw a sign saying there's going to be a name change and ner owners. I hope they don't change anything. The food and service is really good.

Came in for lunch and was sat immediately. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We ordered the…read morepork belly tacos & Ensenada ceviche.... Amazing. We were silent enjoying the food, we loved it. We will be returning!

Always has massive burritos! My girlfriend and I can easily share one and be set. I also Love the…read moresalsa bar! The pickled veggies are always so delicious. And they had at least 5 different salsa's to choose from!

Fish taco was good and salsas are wonderful…read more Rolled tacos had very dry chicken in them. Had to be smothered in sour cream and salsa to make them passable. Will be back but will skip the very dry, hard to swallow rolled tacos.

I've got to be honest Albertaco's Mexican Food in Mission Viejo is a hidden gem for late-night…read moreeats. I tried the Mission Viejo Burrito and after the first bite I just knew this was elite. This thing is packed with seasoned steak, crispy fries, sour cream, cheese, guacamole wrapped in a perfect tortilla, and the spicy green salsa from the salsa bar takes it to another level. Easily one of the best California-style burritos I've had in Orange County. I'll definitely be back.

Staff: The young lady was really nice. I was very impressed…read moreby the service. Quality:Quantity: We got 3 California burritos which are huge. They are packed with cheese, French fries, carne asada, and sour cream. I've been eating these for years but it has been awhile since I've been in. Grabbed some of their famous red salsa. These burritos are huge. Value: A little pricey at $14 for a burrito but it is delicious and packed so worth it. Overall: Been coming here for many years and plan to return again when I am in the area. They have a nice ambiance, with plenty of seating, and remodeled fairly recently.

Good food, great service, nicely decorated restaurant. Went…read moreto this restaurant after church with the family for brunch as recommended by Joanne and JD. Food is nicely presented, nothing special about the taste becoz just like filipino food, you wont really go wrong ordering anything on the menu; it's a comfort food. The waiters are all nice and friendly. Lots of small stalls around the area. We ate here before watching F1, it's a few steps away from Edwards Theater.

I've been back many times since my original Review and…read moretonight at the bar with Leo and Abraham was wonderful! The sangrias are muddled and made right in front of you and their humor and attentiveness take the experience of the next level. Such a fun time!