High quality food that isn't cooked in seed oils. I just wish the portions were more generous. Their flan cheesecake dessert was incredible! read more

I'm going to start this review by saying we go here often and we love the food. Quality is great and flavor is there. The drive through can take a bit , but it's not fast food so that has never bothered me. My one gripe, and it's enough for me to knock 2 stars, is their stinginess with salsa. Only Mexican restaurant I've ever been where they are vehemently stingy with their salsa. Order chips and pay close to $5 after tax and you get a solid amount of chips, but they only allow you 2 salsa and half the time they barely fill the salsa containers (honestly sometimes like 1/4 full which is less than an ounce of salsa). Again, it's literally the only Mexican food restaurant I've ever been to that limits you on salsa and it's not even reasonable. And this last time I went finally sent me over the edge because they charged me extra for salsa because I wanted more and I finally agreed to just pay up only to get home and realize half the containers were less than half full. Honestly unacceptable. And on top of that I'm a frequent customer that will tip a few bucks every time even though I'm not dining in and I continuously get screwed on the salsa. read more

WOW. Stumbled upon this place on the Seed Oil Scout app and I cannot stop raving about it. This has to be one of the best meals I've had in OC in a while. Chef has crafted an exceptional menu with perfectly balanced and layered flavors. We got the chicken taco, nachos (secret menu item - thanks to our cashier!!), breakfast burrito, and steak tacos. I arrived famished and the 2 tacos was plenty of food - huge portions The nachos were hands down my favorite item - well seasoned tallow fried chips with plenty of toppings and the PORK???? Wow. Huge chunks, no grease or thick fat on it, meaty and delicious. Exceptional meal from the owners of Taco Mesa, we will absolutely be back!! And a drive thru if you're in a rush read more

Taco Mesita - Menu 4/29/26 - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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I visited Taco Mesita this past weekend and had an average experience. The food was great but the outdoor seating was uncomfortable. Food: The menu offers a variety of tacos and burritos. They also have horchata on the menu. The steak burrito was good and the horchata was delicious. Service: It took a long time to get our food. You order at the counter and pick up your order in a different area. Ambiance: I would have liked it more if there was indoor seating. The only seats are outside on small and low stools. The stools are difficult to sit on if you are handicapped or walk with a cane. read more

Taco Mesita - Outside - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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This is a very successful restaurant with some serious obstacles against it. Let's start with the positives: the food, the menu, and the home cooked taste to their dishes. You can take out, or you can sit in a very limited seating patio with uncomfortable metal stools and tables. All the good stuff, the wood fired bbq, the friendly staff, the wonderful smell of the wood fire, are inside layers of walls. The customers remain outside. This is a good restaurant and the product they serve is very delicious. The experience of a customer is not so great. I suggest tearing down the outer walls and making an enclosed dining area next to the open kitchen. Let us smell that steak being cooked on an open flame, please? A small investment in creating an indoor dining experience would make this place a landmark in Orange County. There would be lines around the block. read more

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I really liked this place. The chips are cooked in tallow and very fresh and crisp. Thr guacamole is chunky and a big serving. Also served with a fire roasted salsa and jalapeño creama. I also had a vegetarian, empanada like but with masa. I can't remember the name but it was delicious and very fresh. I loved all the veggies inside. I also had a side of beans. I prefer more refried beans and these beans are more whole like a side of beans but not refried and I had asked ahead so I was a little disappointed but they still have a good taste I just prefer the smoother texture of a refried bean opposed to whole. Service was great. Staff was all very friendly. Food was quickly delivered. The ambiance was awesome. Outside little stools, nicely decorated with vegetation. Felt very cozy. Will definitely come back. read more

Taco Mesita - Quesadilla Dorada it's like an empanada but made with masa. Veggie filled. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

My friend suddenly craved tacos and wanted to see the late night menu, so we came right before closing... The staff were still very friendly and welcoming despite our arrival 10 minutes before close (so sorry, I didn't know their hours until we already ordered) He had the steak taco, chips, baby bean&cheese burrito, and piña drink. I got two baby bean&cheese burritos, an elote, and horchata. Everything was so good. He said the chips taste better here because they make them in beef tallow instead of other oils. The burritos were decently packed and pretty filling for being only $1.50 each! And the two sauces that came on the side (a roasted tomato salsa and an avocado sauce) complemented the meal very well, offering both options of fresh and creamy. The restaurant itself was very cozy, relaxing, warm (due to the standing heated fireplaces), and inviting. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Though the tables and chairs are metal though, so might be a little uncomfortable or cold to sit if not wearing proper bottoms read more

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Honestly, the Chamoy, fried chicken taco, with its delicious sauce, actually I'm just gonna tell you. They served me the best chicken taco I've had in a very, very long time! Delicious, is the only way to describe it. All the tastes, just were superb together. I did not expect a taco with pineapple to be so good! It was the sauce, the presentation, such as the garnish etc. We went here today because, Some Family members wanted to healthy and keep away from seed oils. - so they were happy ! They make their own fresh tortillas, and Horchata drink is made on the premises. Furthermore, We ordered many items from the menu. Such as their Woodfire steak taco, which was quite delicious. We had a rotisserie Pollo tacos, Horchata, chips n salsa, and 2 Chamoy fried chicken taco, everything was great tasting, and affordable. Furthermore, concerning the staff, Guillermo is such a nice guy here & the employees were all friendly and smiling. Additionally, The restrooms here are a fun tangerine orange colored everything, & it's quite a sight! Outside, There is a large pile of wood, for the wood-burning stove. Which is why the entire premises smell like a delicious wood fire barbecue. The place is clean, and there is plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back ! read more

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We went here on a random Tuesday. It's a cute place outside seating. After ordering, we sat down and the staff brought our food to the table, so service great. The steak tacos were soo good they are Woodfire cooked and you can def taste it. Tacos are loaded not just basic which we appreciated. We also got the chicken tacos and same,. They had wonderful flavors. The nachos were yummy as well. I recommend this place if you're in search of some quick bites and good tacos. Don't forget the Mexican Coke to complete the meal? read more

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if you're looking for a solid casual mexican spot, taco mesita in Tustin is a good one to try. we ordered a mix of things and everything came out fresh and flavorful. the steak burrito and steak tacos were both really good! It was seasoned and not dry & chicken tacos were a hit. chilaquiles had great flavor and were a nice shareable option. Definitely not super fancy, just good, consistent Mexican food spot with solid portions and tables filled for a reason! definitely a spot i'd come back to when craving something easy and filling! read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

First time trying. It's in my neighborhood and I always like to support. But my order was completely wrong. Ordered a Breakfast Burrito asked for no cheese and added chorizo. Was charged extra as well. Got home. No chorizo, but there was cheese. . Little disappointed. But may give them a second chance as the menu looked interesting. Advice to the person who takes the orders. Maybe read it back. read more

First time here and was brought to this place because of OC restaurant week. Pros: -pork taco - the best of the 3 offered. Very large taco and very tasty. -piña agua Fresca- very refreshing and not overly sweet - I liked that they had a covered patio with side covers to keep sun and flies out. Cons: - The guy taking our order at the walk up window was very abrasive like a drill sargeant- no finesse at all and we felt like it was just us that received that attitude - HUGE negative - taquitos and quesadilla and salsa were meh. Would we go back? Maybe for late night happy hour menu. Pork tacos are reduced to under $4 read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Taco Mesita is located near old town Tustin. They have a drive thru and a small outdoor patio. This restaurant gives me palm spring vibes aesthetically. We dined on a Saturday around 12pm. Brunch ends at 1pm so we just made the cut off but so glad we did. The French toast was fluffy and absolutely delicious. For $8.75 you honestly couldn't go wrong. I also really enjoyed the breakfast taco ($4) the potatoes were crisp and the eggs were solid. Hubs ordered the steak tacos($6) which were also great. The steak was charred but tender, flavorful as well. The only miss was the pollo burrito. The chicken was shredded and just didn't taste great. I was pretty disappointed and only took 3 bites. I was kicking myself in the foot as I should have ordered the breakfast burrito! Next time! Otherwise chips were crisp and loved the accompanied salsas. Service was a bit of a miss as we had to wait around 6-10 minutes for someone to take our order. The water refill station was also low so had to tip the container to get water out. However, just minor things that could have been a one off with short staffing. Overall, solid spot in the OC. I would dine here again. read more

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I had the opportunity to revisit after a past disappointing meal and got a quick response to try again. And indeed I did and was not disappointed. I had a couple steak burritos to go and had tacos on-site. All were delicious and I really appreciate the store making a concerted effort to keep good food alive in OC!! I was surprised and very pleased to see a roasted salsa...as I have always said...there should be two salsas always....Gringo Mild and Native Hot! read more

I'm happy to revise my review from 2 stars to 5 stars. Came by today and staff & manager made an effort to confirm that my order was correct this time. Food was great as always. Not sure if it's the same owner from the previous old restaurant, but I been coming here the last 12 years or so. read more

Taco Mesita - wrong order - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

One of my favorite spots to visit in Tustin. A great location with a drive-thru and an enclose outdoor seating area. With their unique menu, the cashier is always very helpful in making suggestions and describing the food. I've tried many things and have loved it all! The winners are the tallow fried tortilla chips, the Chilaquiles and all the tacos and burritos. I need to remember next time to take advantage of their happy hour menu. read more

Taco Mesita - Fresh Corn Chips + Salsa cooked in tallow. Order it, TRUST!!! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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I enjoy their seating area and the overall vibe this place brings. They have a great late night happy hour menu. We went for breakfast recently to give the rest of the menu a try, and they are consistent in flavor. The tortillas are good, and they give you a fair amount of protein. I think their jalapeños were extra spicy because their salsa had a pleasant kick to it. Service is nice and they are fast. They bring the food out to you and they check in to see if you need anything else - even though the place is more order at the window and have a seat experience. Flavor wise - this place is a little on the saltier side for everything we've tried, and they keep their meat in bigger chunks. It's a purely preference, but I would've preferred the chorizo broken up a bit more to get crispier. Other than that, it is a solid place to try if you are in the area. read more

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Updating my review after another visit to Taco Mesita -- the first visit in a while! I came during their late night happy hour and there were more people there this time, which made me happy knowing that they're doing well! Super cute and casual late night spot with plenty of outdoor seating + a drive thru. You order at the window and they bring food to you. The food quality is amazing for the price, and I'm so happy I can get restaurant quality food with the "fast food" convenience! I love the handmade blue corn tortillas. They also cook everything in beef tallow. Here's what I got: - chips and salsa (whipped Jalapeno and smoky tomato salsas) - arroz con pollo (bone broth rice and rotisserie chicken) - wood fired chicken tacos - pork shoulder tacos - margarita ($2!) read more

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Hello y'all! Have you ever been craving some nighttime tacos with a twist? Well come on by to this fun-looking place in Tustin for your fix! This establishment's been here for a little bit now, and we've been going for a while! It's got some seating on the inside as well as a drive thru, for when you're on the go! How convenient! Love the way this place looks. Stainless steel and white walls? Can't go wrong for me! We ordered a bunch of stuff, so come take a look! First, some drinks! Pina and Jamaica, for that sweet and acidic fix! Then, onto the food! These panela taquitos are the perfect little snack for when you're not looking for any meat, and you want that crunch along with the soft tender cheese! The elote? Woah, the flavors are packing a major punch, with the lime, chili powder, and cheese! This is a great choice too! Let's talk tacos, though. We got the gamut of what they have to offer. Woodfired steak, Rotisserie Pollo, and Pork Shoulder. Mmm. All 3 were absolutely delish, but I gotta say, my personal favorite was the chicken. That corn adds so much texture and sweetness that I'm a sucker for! I loved the steak, and especially in this burrito! I feel like people underestimate the addition of beans. It adds a rich creaminess that cannot be matched by anything else! Textural perfection, and a great combatant to the spicy and limey steak! We also got some chips and guac, and who doesn't love that? Crispy chips too, I like em! Don't forget, this place is open all day, too, and they've got breakfast options. If your looking for some fun Mexican food that'll please ya, go get your fix at Taco Mesita! read more

Affordable and delicious Mexican food spot in Tustin! This feels like a true small town spot with their walk up window ordering and outside only seating. Service was speedy and polite. We got two quesadilla doradas, a bean and cheese burrito, and chips and salsa. All were amazing!! And so affordable. I think everything came out to less than $30 which is rare nowadays! We will most definitely be back some Taco Tuesday!! read more

Taco Mesita - Bean and Cheese Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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This was amazing! Unforgettable experience and so happy I have this place bookmarked to come back! Food was incredible. Ordered tacos, chips & guacamole. Everything incredible. Great service as well! Amazing they have a drive thru! read more

Omg... the chips. I'll go out of my way just for the chips!!!!! Chips are made fresh with tallow and sprinkled with tajin. So can you guess why i would go out of my way just for the chips?!? read more

I think I finally got my go-to order here = bean and cheese burrito and a woodfired steak taco. I love bean and cheese burritos from Taco Bell and I wanted to see what it tasted like here ... and it's yummy!!! The two sauces it comes with is also YUM, but I think I like the green one slightly better. Both are good though. Love the drive-thru and service is good. read more

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Came for taco Tuesday. I ordered their barbacoa Tacquitos, Barbacoa taco, and chicken taco. I liked their Barbacoa the best. It is packed with flavor. The chicken is very tender. Service is great. Inside seating is only counter seating. Outdoor has counter seating and some round tables. It was a little hard to find. It is near the bank in a strip mall. read more

Taco Mesita - Barbicoa Tacquito, Barbicoa taco, el Pollo taco - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Listen before you go rushing there! The intention is amazing! There's a lot of thought when it comes to the health design, but as a foodie it needs just a little more juice and depth (umami) with the flavor. Beans needs to be softer and moist. Make the real beans for folks craving really good homemade beans w lard (or coconut oil) and do the dry and hard beans for people who need ultra clean. Good homemade beans means everything else will be authentic. The food here is Americanized but w excellent comfort w cheeses, salsa and tallow chips. So much room to grow! They need a little more tweaking and it will be golden. We need the owners presence and have the cook not follow rules to exact. Needs more fluidity to get those flavors and popularity. read more

Taco Mesita - Delicious horchata! - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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Love the ambience I think it's such a chill environment aside that the food is so fresh and it's seed oil free !!! immediately sold. I need more places like that in Orange County and honestly everywhere. I got the beach and Oaxaca burrito ( add rice - Not a fan of the corn in the rice ) and my boyfriend got the Taco and he put it in his top 5 tacos So clean fresh and made simply to perfection But overall 9/10 will be back read more

Taco Mesita - Bean and Oaxaca cheese burrito and Pork Taco al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Vegan review My favorite taco spot. The horchata perfectly compliments the spices in the tacos. Nopales taco is off the menu, just ask for their vegan options. Everyone there is well versed in vegan options, which makes it super easy to enjoy. I've yet to have a bad experience. Service is always excellent and friendly. The place it self is mainly outdoor seating. They invested in a outdoor tent for year round coverage. The complimentary blankets are such a great touch for the chilly nights! read more

Taco Mesita - Outdoor seating. This is from 2024. I never got a photo of their 2025 set up that has a tent. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

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I placed an order for breakfast burritos to be picked up early for my group at work. I got vegetarian, steak, and chorizo burritos. They were excellent! Everything was packaged up nicely and delivered to my car. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Plus, I love the little 50s style building that this is in - in Old Town Tustin. There is a nice patio in front, and you eat on the patio or take your order to go. Great little place!! Love it!! read more

Customer service is top notch! Alaine was so gracious and kind. I have been coming here since they opened. The quality of food for the price can't be beat. The carne asada tacos without salsa macha are my favorite with the very close second being the taquito with barbacoa on top. The meats are seasoned nicely without being overpowering. The meats are never dry and tender. They barbacoa made me reminisce of one of my favorite childhood restaurants that closed 20+ years ago. One bite in and I experienced a flood of nostalgic joy. Thanks again for not just making great food but providing an excellent culinary experience! read more

Taco Mesita - Taquito topped with barbacoa and a side of whipped jalapeño sauce. - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Meh. Tried it a few times and just not a traditional mexican style taco. If you like a mesquite taste then you will like it just wasn't for me and not very comfortable environment to eat. For those reason, Im out. read more

I visited Taco Mesita on an early Tuesday evening for taco Tuesday with my sister. Parking wasn't difficult since they have a small lot right by the restaurant. They didn't have any indoor seating, but we had no trouble finding a table since it wasn't very busy when we arrived. The employees were so kind & friendly. We both ordered the barbacoa taco & pollo en mole taco after getting them recommended by one of the workers, & I also tried the white gold horchata--which I loved. Everything was absolutely delicious, & I really appreciate that they're a seed-oil-free establishment. My sister & I are already making plans to come back for another taco Tuesday. read more

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The blue corn tortillas are amazing here! Taco mesita is located near downtown Tustin. Shop is small with few seatings and a drive through lane. I got the chicken taco ($6) and my fiancé got the steak and pork taco ($7 and $5). Although $5-$7 seems expensive for one taco, size is generous. The chicken taco was tender and the charred corn gave it a nice crunch. My finances pork and steak taco was delicious. They also have salsa but not the best I've had. Overall service is friendly and a spectacular hole in a wall. Would love to try the breakfast burritos my next visit! read more

Taco Mesita - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

Taco Mesita has become one of my go-to taco spots. The tacos on blue corn tortillas are so good. The chicken taco is probably my favorite, the chicken is smoked, super tender, and really fresh. The citrusy toppings cut through the smokiness perfectly and make the whole taco pop. The steak taco is just as solid. The meat is tender and really flavorful, topped with chile rojo style marinade sauce and white onions that bring everything together. Their aguas frescas are also worth trying. They take the traditional flavors but put a little twist on them which makes them stand out. read more

Ordered few times Food is good The service could be faster Drinks are great Great portion size read more

Taco Mesita has some nice tasty tacos -- we tried them all and they were very good ! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. That said, the dining experience comes with a few bumps. It's outdoor-only seating, which can get chilly depending on the weather. They do have heaters, but getting them started is hit or miss -- a bit of a struggle if you're trying to stay warm. The biggest issue is the service model. There's just one line for everything -- ordering, paying, and even if you just want more salsa. We ran out halfway through our meal, waited 15 minutes just to get some, and by then, our food was cold. Honestly, a simple self-serve salsa station would fix this instantly. Overall, delicious tacos and worth a visit -- but they really need to streamline their setup to match the quality of the food. read more

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We came here late evening on Tuesday 9/16 to place a breakfast order for pickup the following day that my hubs can take to work. I have not been here in a while and they've added a quite a few items on the menu. We tried the Fish Taco and it was really tasty. I also overheard quite a few customers ordering the Barbacoa Taco. Hubs reported that the Pork Shoulder Taco was very good. read more

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Pretty good spot for higher-quality drive thru tacos! I went for OC restaurant week and got the 2 taco combo which came with rice and beans for $16. I really appreciate that they have a drive through. I went around noon on a Friday and I only had to wait behind one car. I tried their fish tacos. The cod was meaty and the batter was good and not too greasy. The mango salsa on top balanced it well. Looked a little more flavorful than it was. The beans were tasty, just a little one-sided in flavor and salty. Would possibly come back to try their chips and salsa or churros if I'm in the area. read more

Taco Mesita - Two fish tacos, adobo rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Tustin, California

4++ I'm not sure about the history of this spot, but this place feels like it was a converted fast food place. Complete with drive-through. But because of that, it kinda has a laid-back vibe to it. You order from a window and they bring you the food. I came here specifically for the woodfired steak taco for a late lunch. Ordering was easy and the price was more than reasonable. I mean, seriously. I don't think you can beat this price for a quality steak taco with that char flavor with all the fixins served on a fresh blue corn tortilla. I would love to try other stuff on the menu so hopefully next time I'm in the area. But I definitely would love to come back for even just the steak taco itself. The parking was pretty simple to find in the lot or on the street around this area. read more

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Seed oil free Tons of gluten free options Great quality and taste My wife and I frequent Taco Mesita. We love the food and ambience. Highly recommend giving Taco Mesita a try. read more

SERIOUSLY ONE OF MY FAV TACO JOINTS IN OC! I love coming here, especially for their late night happy hours, with affordable deals on tacos (being $3-4 each)! Taco Mesita makes high quality, elevated, and tasty food that is accessible and inexpensive. I've been here a handful of times now and it's definitely become a regular spot for me. This time around I got the Woodfired Chicken Tacos, Pork Shoulder Tacos, Aroz Con Pollo, and Chips and Salsa. All were very flavorful, but that whipped jalapeño salsa takes everything to the next level! The staff are always quick and friendly. The vibe and appearance gives off a nice, classic California diner/fast food joint deal and the food is excellent! Add this place to your taco list! read more

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