Taco Rosa

Is there live mariachi on Sunday brunch?

Why don't you call them and ask. I know you can get very sick eating there. My wife and I did about two weeks ago. If you're smart, you'll look for a mariachi band somewheres else.…

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Does the restaurant offer happy hours?

Yes they have signs advertising Mon-Thur where the Tacos are cheap but the drinks are expensive and the waiters act like you have a disease if you seek a happy hour menu. Also, they told me a tequila shot was 1/2 price at $9. Sangria was $8 and some…

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Do they sell tamales in bulk?

Taco Rosa isn't an Italian restaurant. It's a Mexican restaurant and it offers tamales with non-GMO ingredients.

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What kind of champagne do they serve at brunch?

Do they have vegetarian pozole?

They do not ☹️

How do I make a reservation?

I've only made reservation for their Sunday brunch....by calling their restaurant.

No chips and salsa?

You have to ask for the chips & salsa - they don't openly bring it, but it is free upon request

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Andrew V.

3 years ago

My family and I recently stumbled upon Taco Rosa after a shopping spree, and we were thrilled with our decision to stop by. From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were greeted with warm smiles and promptly seated, setting the stage for an enjoyable dining experience. The modern style of Taco Rosa immediately caught our attention. The contemporary decor and stylish elements created an inviting atmosphere that exuded a trendy vibe. The lively and talkative environment added to the overall energy, making it a perfect place to unwind and indulge in delicious food. We were pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the service. Our orders were taken promptly, and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. The quick delivery allowed us to satisfy our hunger without any unnecessary waiting. And let me tell you, the food did not disappoint! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the portions were generously sized, ensuring that nobody in our family left with a lingering appetite. One highlight of our dining experience was the impressive selection of beverages. The horchata stood out among the other options, with its creamy and refreshing taste. It paired perfectly with our meal and added a delightful touch to our overall enjoyment. The drinks and food were reasonably priced, making them a worthwhile addition to our dining experience. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend paying a visit to Taco Rosa if you happen to be in town. The warm welcome, modern ambiance, and energetic environment make it a fantastic destination for a memorable meal. The swift service, delectable food, and well-priced drinks and food, particularly the horchata, further enhance the restaurant's appeal. read more

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I had to share our recent experience at Taco Rosa in Irvine. We were a party of four and visited for dinner last night. We quickly realized how amazing this restaurant is now! (we tried it 2 years ago and were not happy with the reception from the manager or feeling rushed) But, things have changed. This is definitely a 5 STAR establishment in every way. Our food was perfection, our margaritas were the best we've ever had and the desserts we tried were freshly prepared and served with a beautiful presentation. In addition to the excellent cuisine there seems to be a change in hospitality. Handsome Chef Ivan made the rounds and stopped and chatted with us, we were treated with friendliness and felt so welcome. Taco Rosa is by far the BEST around!!! Thank you Chef Ivan for your gracious hospitality and for off the charts cuisine. We will be back on a regular basis and our friends who are from Santa Barbara suggest you open a location near them!!!! If you haven't tried Taco Rosa --it's a MUST if you're in the Irvine area (they also have a location in Newport Beach that we are looking forward to trying). Cheers! Alexandra Roy, Coto De Caza CA read more

Garrison D.

15 years ago

The restaurant is decorated beautifully, the staff is very prompt and cordial, the dishes are presented well, and the drinks are wonderful. But, a restaurant is primarily about food and only secondarily about decor, service, and drinks. I refused to eat the carne asada or the salmon as they were dry, overcooked, and completely unseasoned. Perhaps the cook was bad that day, but the manager swore the meals were superbly prepared. He would have been better served if he had sampled the cook's work instead of staking the restaurant's reputation on sub-par dishes. I've had 5 peso carne asada at stands on the streets of Tijuana that blow this place away, and no one eating such food would be under the impression that it was high quality. I've had salmon at Chili's that was better prepared than the dish we ordered (not a compliment). You can eat better cooked and seasoned dishes for at least half the cost in Santa Ana or Costa Mesa, unless the ambiance and cocktails distract your taste buds. read more

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14 years ago

Jidori chicken on the menu, this is amazing... I ordered the Pollo en Mole for that reason and it was tasty and I felt at ease knowing that the meat was free of antibiotics. The mole was rich but not too sweet. Perhaps the best mole I have tasted, even better than what I have found after 8 months of living in central Mexico. I am very particular about my margaritas. I like a top shelf, Herradura Reposado with no nasty triple sec, but with Cuantro instead. If you want to go classy, this margarita is not cheap though it will give you a good buzz. However, what makes Taco Rosa's margaritas so tasty, and compatible with a top shelf tequila is that Taco Rosa's margaritas are made with fresh fruit juices, sweetened with organic agave nectar. I came back to Taco Rosa three times on my visit this week to Orange County. Great food, great drinks, great people... I am coming back on my next visit to the OC. read more

R. D.

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My father, daughter and I went to Taco Rosa last week for the first time and it was so wonderful! My daughter was visiting from New York and she was in the mood for Mexican food, so we decided to try this place and I'm so happy we did! The food was really yummy and flavorful... and the atmosphere was just lovely. Our waiter Samuel was really terrific...he was upbeat, professional, extremely personable and super fun! We were so delighted with our meal and our server that we called over the Manager, Rueben to let him know, and he was truly a wonderful, humble man who appreciated our comments and knew how lucky he was to have someone like Samuel on his team. Our experience here was so amazing that we will definitely be coming back! I heard their Sunday brunches are fabulous too, so that's something we'd love to come back and experience as well!! read more

btlsfan L.

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It's a fancy looking Mexican restaurant to my eyes. I Visited this place yesterday. It was 3rd visit . I would give 3.5 stars if I could for the first 2 visits, but yesterday, it was a bit worse. I enjoyed Tacos. They were tasty. But they made dollar tacos a bit too small. I wouldn't complain about it too much. It was Taco Tuesday, tacos are cheap, they wouldn't make them as they do on regular days. What I didn't care too much about this place was they didn't refill soda for us. It's not that they refused but they didn't ask if we want a soda refill. When I go to restaurant, I expect servers refill or ask if we want it before we ask. Oh, what I would avoid next time if I have to visit again is Seviche Rosa. Sauce tasted fine, but fish in it was fishy. It was not just fishy, but it was "spoiled fishy". read more

Nacho E.

9 years ago

Soy un cliente desde que Taco Mes se abrió y muchas veces he recibido el trato correcto, pero en esta ocasión hoy domingo 26 de Noviembre, la Señorita Rubí, me dijo que había que esperar hasta las 12:30 para asignarme una mesa para 3 personas en el patio porque adentro eran solamente reservaciones. En el patio había 3 mesas desocupadas desde que llegamos y a los 45 minutos nos hizo el "Favor" de darnos una de ellas. No entiendo si Rubí piensa que el Restaurant está pagando de su bolsillo o lo que le pagan es producto de lo que los clientes dejamos ahí, Muy mala actitud y despota par estar en la puerta, ojalá y el dueño tome en cuenta esto, ya que es muy desagradable ir a comer y anda entrada hacer estos corajes. Nada recomendable read more

Joellez L.

9 years ago

the worst service ever we had a party of 7 people they gave me my table and the rude ass manager kept asking for the other table. we told him we were still waiting for the rest of the group. Finally the rest of our party got there. we got a little loud laughing after a long day at work the last thing we needed was a rude ass manager to go over. He told us we need it to be quiet. We paid the bill and left the place. The saddest thing is that this manager is an hispanic lame poor man who thinks he is the shit. Like they say 1st impression was the worst management was horrible, our sever was the best feel sorry for his employees if he mistreats his customer's i can only imagine how he mistreats his employees.? read more

Ken R.

15 years ago

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Harry A.

14 years ago

Terrible experience!! Host was ghetto!! Never greated so rude ever!! I brought it to the managers attention ,he was rude as well !!after being seated my gf opened the menu mind you ive bragged to here this place is good..my bad I was embarrased to bring her there!! I saw the manager and told hey theres cheese n crap all over my gfs menu he in a very rude way said! What do you want from me i've said im sorry several times! i said I just want you to be aware im having a terrible experience here your host said im a liar,then its unclean look at the menu its filthy!! He made it seem im wrong!? Really?? Wtf kinda place you running here ?? Dont eat here unless your drunk!! read more

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13 years ago

I had lunch here today and it was alright. The waiter was very nice, he notice that our table was a bit small for all of our plates so he suggested to get the next table and push it together so we have more room. That was very nice of him, not many servers will do that unless customers ask them to. Food was ok we ordered guac n chips, was greeted with a corn cake thing, and I had the tacos de filete. Those tacos were pretty good, I didn't care for the melted brie though. Why did they chef use a French cheese instead of a Mexican cheese to top off my tacos? My friend told me their Sunday brunch is pretty good so I might return one Sunday n try it out. read more

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Brunch was awesome. Better than El Torrito. They have a live Mariachi that greets u while u are seated. Adults $17. Champagne, coffee soft drinks are included. I had an veggie ommolete w big chunks of fresh avocado and cheese. Red chile carne, fresh pancakes, pulled pork chilaquiles, cheese enchilada, jicama salad, herb salad w green cilantro dressing, coffee, chocolate covered strawberrys, churros. Oh and mimosas. The restrooms are clean Staff attaintive and friendly. There was no wait when we arrived at 1230. They end brunch at 130 but people were still enjoing it passed 2pm. We will be bringing our parents sooooon! Enjoy. read more

Toni J.

8 years ago

When you think of taco Rosa, you can't help but remember the delightful flavors of their crab tacos; when you get to taco Rosa you expect a beautiful dining room and and authentic experience and flavors that will tantalize the palate. My most recent visit to taco Rosa was disappointing to say the least; The food was bland and all the flavor notes were the same. All you taste is generic oily greasy flavors On a bed of rice and beans. The service was absolutely underwhelming, with our food arriving late and server seldom checking On our table. Needless to say I won't be back there again. read more

Cate R.

13 years ago

The Irvine location was a big disappointment. Our server was Jessica; she was lazy, did not know the menu, disappeared for long periods of time, and was unable to make a simple request from a carne asada taco to a chicken taco. It took her 30 minutes to bring our drinks, and they were so sweet we had to sent them back. The food was ok, may have been better if it wasn't cold by the time it arrived. When we brought our disappointment to the manager, he verbally attacked us. Now we know why the service is so bad, the manager does not understand the concept of customer service.. read more

Leilani N.

16 years ago

It is a decent-sized, nicely decorated place at the Tustin Marketplace. I have been here a few times for their happy hour, which is 3pm-6pm Monday through Thursday. For happy hour, they offer 50% off almost half of their menu and their beer and margaritas is included in the happy hour. They have a quite decent selection on their menu. Their chips and salsa are so fresh and delicious! I normally order their Mole Chicken Enchiladas but I have had their Lobster tacos as well. Both are YUM :) Their servers are real friendly. I definitely will be coming back for more... read more

Lidia S.

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3 years ago

I went there today during taco Tuesday and sat at the bar outside. Asked the server about the blackened chicken, calamari or shrimp in the taco Tuesday menu that was priced $8. I asked for the calamari, and got a margarita too. And asked for a glass of water. The water never came and the taco was just 1 single calamari taco. When the bill came the taco was $16 and when I asked the waiter he said that taco (that o ordered from the taco Tuesday menu and was priced $8) was not $8 and was $16. I thought that was ridiculous read more

Liliyan K.

7 years ago

I think the chef or owner loves Trader Joe's. Too bad I love Trader Joe's as much or even more since I have tried every sauce in there. If I wanted to go to Trader Joe's and get their sauces to have with chips I could have done it myself. Why would I go to a restaurant to eat everything that I can buy from Trader Joe's. It would have been nice if any of the sauces were made at the kitchen. Overall such a bad experience with the food tasting bland. Not even worth eating the food read more

Samantha S.

13 years ago

I found this place on my way to San Diego from LA. I needed a spot to sit and enjoy my meal and wanted Mexican. It turned out to be a wonderful spot! While the ambiance certainly shows they are catering to the more American crowd, the food is wonderful. There were several meals listed as gluten free. I had a carne asada burrito. It was huge, but tasted amazing. I was full halfway through, but was reluctant to stop since the flavor was so good. read more

Jenn W.

10 years ago

I ate here tonight and had a simple bean and cheese burrito. My friend had a bowl of soup and within the next few hours she was vomiting. Looking at the past reviews I wish I would've looked at them before since this could have been prevented. I was at work and needed a quick meal to wind down. I will never be back here. My gut is telling me Taco Rosa must not be storing food properly or their workers hygiene needs to be addressed. read more

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The best Mexican food, atmosphere and service. The refried…read morebeans alone are readon to visit. We've been eating here for 40 years.

What a classic! Used to come here during covid. It was the only place we could get shrimp fajitas…read more Sat in the parking lot chowing down... years later came back today outta a random itch. They've redone the menu, but food is better. Classic texmex restaurant like how El Torito used to be. Chips light and crispy. Salsa rich and flavorful. Beans yummy. Fajitas tasty with great portions. Serve was excellent. Too bad this place isnt busier. The fad-IG influencers shaping the dining scene isnt doing this place justice. Just a classic.

Rachael's Mexican Food

4.0

(251 reviews)

rachael's mexican food…read more thank you for the amazing service! from the moment i walked in, it felt like i was eating at my tía and tío's house--the kind of homemade cooking that never misses. i ordered the california burrito, and paired with their green salsa... it was so good. everything tasted fresh, comforting, and made with care. this is the perfect spot if you're a young professional grabbing lunch on the go, a university student looking for a filling meal after class, or honestly anyone craving authentic homemade mexican food. i'll definitely be coming back for more.

Yum! We were in the area and craving flautas. We checked Yelp and voila! We have a new place…read morefor flautas. The flautas were crisp, yet tender. The meat was perfectly cooked and tender, not fatty. They are generous with the side portions of rice and beans. Both were good. I imagine they make a great bean and cheese burrito . The employees were friendly. We will definitely be back. They close fairly early, so get in there for lunch.

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

4.4

(3.2k reviews)

the food was very yummy and my cha chas margarita was so good! carlos gave us good recommendations…read moreand was super friendly and attentive!

Cesia’s Truck

4.9

(39 reviews)

A true hidden gem. I tried the birria, asada, and al pastor tacos--each one was excellent,…read moreespecially paired with the consomé on the side. The plate came with grilled jalapeños, lime, sliced radishes, pickled carrots, and a great selection of salsas that really brought everything together. Service stood out as well--the gentleman who took our order was incredibly friendly and even made us a side of grilled onions upon request, which was much appreciated. The truck is tucked behind Diamond Jamboree near the medical plaza, so it's easy to miss, but that's part of the charm. It's quiet, low-key, and perfect for a quick bite. Definitely a great find close to home--no need to drive all the way to LA for tacos of this quality.

Asada taco had fresh ingredients and tasted great. Also very friendly service . The food was…read morepackaged very nice on the plate with extra salsa. Will be back to try other dishes

Fresh Off the Boat Fish Grill

4.3

(1.4k reviews)