As a long time patron of Taco Surf and a long time industry professional, I will say that Yamilexi provided the most attentive and welcoming service I've had in any of your locations in 25 years. You can tell she is genuinely concerned about her guest and the service she provides. She is reminiscent of the old school server mentality that you almost never see anymore. read more

Great place. Service is solid. Baja fish tacos are legit. The Ensenada shrimp tacos are a must. It's a little dark and shrouded in there but once you get settled it's chill. read more

Worst service. It wasn't even busy and we got horrible service. We came in on 9/6/22 and Carol was our server. She checked on us in the beginning and then completely forgot about us and pretty much never showed back up. We had empty chips and salsa the whole time and we ended up having to go to the bar to close out our bill because she never showed up to our table. We only had drinks never even got to eat and when we got to the bar she said "what closing out already, no food?!" As if we weren't waiting on her for over 25 min. At first we heard the people sitting next to us talking about how they were gonna leave the minimum tip and we got really annoyed with them at first until we realized the girl was giving horrible service, sitting at the bar the majority of the time laughing with her coworkers and never checking on any of her tables. We left no tip after she gave us attitude when we asked for the check (at the bar because she never showed up) And we ALWAYS tip well, no matter what. So this made me really upset. read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Your server Audrey is awesome! We have missed her while she was out, so happy she is back. She is friendly and her service is fast and accurate. Love this place! -Josh and Janeen read more

Hereby rescinding the prior 1-star from 12-17-2014: Taco Surf Los Al is now BACK IN THE GAME. Many thanks for the great chow!

Do not go here! They serve spoiled or old food! Ordered a chile verde burrito. Came out loaded with salt and sugar. That's a preservative to keep it to serve. Was overly old. Servers are clueless at what's going on back in the kitchen. Young and stupid. Rice and beans must be a week old. DO NOT GO! read more

The margaritas here are made with wine, mmmmm such good drinks. And the food is very authentic. Cinco de Mayo here we come. Agsin !

This place is chintzy... I ordered 18 tacos for my family on a taco Tuesday. They were trying to charge me for green salsa. I asked for green salsa for my family, and when I've eaten at this restaurant and have gotten to go orders before they don't charge for green salsa. Needless to say I was not happy with the manager. read more

My Server Bridget had such amazing energy and service for my lunch today. She was quite attentive and kind while serving me with respect. I would definitely come back not only for the good food, but great servers like her. read more

I love this place! Fun atmosphere. I'm waiting for their Surfside location to reopen after the fire they had, because that's the one I always went to before, but this one is close to my work, and is very similar so...anyway...Here's my advice: TRY THE SCORPION CHOWDER!!!!! It is so delicious!!! Fair warning though, it is spicy. But I love spicy. Chock full of shrimp, and i think clams too. But it is a spicy shellfish lover's dream! I also recommend the Ensenada Shrimp wet burrito! The chips and salsa are okay, but I've had better. The salsa is fresh, though! That's all I've tried here so far - I always order them because they are so good! But I should try to branch out and try more of the menu. That's all for now ! read more

Ordered what we regularly get, but to go this time and it's just as good and gave us chips and salsa which was in good sized container! Love this place!!! (Orig. Ensenada Shrimp Tacos and Burrito) read more

Went there tonight and was totally overlooked by waitress Twice she came to the table next to me I figured she was busy, maybe working several sections even though the restaurant looked empty to me. I moved to the bar and was just looked at. Nobody bothered to ask if they could help me so I left. Also, as I was leaving a new group of people came into that section and she was helping them as I was leaving? read more

Wow.... BEST service EVER!! Audrey rocks... if /when we come back... it's because of her!! Food was yummy too!!! read more

Taco Surf , Los Alamitos Always enjoy having dinner there. All the staff are kind and attentive and greet you with a smile. Our favorite is Karla. She's so attentive and friendly. She recommended potato tacos which I order every time. Karla is such a hard worker and goes above and beyond to ensure you have what you need. Can't wait to go back again... Janice read more

This place is da bombizy the food is spectacular and top notch I highly recommend it and definitely worth the money and drive. The service is on point especially with salsa and chips refills definitely a high 5 in the quality of the salsa. The ambiance is just a good and roomy, TV's are everywhere so it's a good place to get a drink an watch a game an chill, great place to take a date, the waitresses are hot in my opinion and very nice. read more

We've always liked Taco Surf in Los Al. Great chips, salsa and salads are sooo good. We get take out quite a bit from here. read more

First time here and the service was amazing. Our server Jenifer was the sweetest. The food was amazing I had a great time. Only down side is the songs are on repeat. read more

The family and I love to come out to eat here because we really like the friendly staff and the overall vibe. We always order the Ensenada shrimp taco or burrito, the taco special, and the kids love to get their flautas. So delicious and we never leave disappointed. read more

The food was amazing. I recommend going there. The food I ordered was delicious. It was my family members birthday and they gave us free dessert unexpectedly. The servers were very nice. and our waitress was very kind. They had free chips and salsa. It was very good. You will definitely get your moneys worth there. The feeling was very nice. The lights weren't too bright, but not too dark. The bathrooms were very nice and clean. Please take this information and try for yourself at taco surf! read more

I've been coming to this Taco Surf for years! Ever since I since I can remember we are always greeted by Jessie! He has such a genuine presence that's makes our visit extra special. He's awesome! read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

This was my first time at Taco Surf and I have to say....I couldn't be more impressed. The ambience is very welcoming and chill. Not only was the food delectable, but the service was fantastic. My waitress, Monique, is an adorable brunette, very personable and very efficient. She recommended the seafood bowl and I honestly couldn't have been happier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat!!!!! read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Taco surf holds such a special place in my family's heart. We've been doing here for years. The food is great, the drinks are good, but the SERVICE! They're amazing. My Grampa is 91 years old and loves taco surf with his whole being. They treat him with so much love and respect over there - we are so grateful for David and his team! read more

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Tonight, I placed an order over the phone for a bowl of albondigas soup, a bowl of scorpion chowder soup, and a Baja fish taco. Simple order, only 3 items. My husband picked up the order, but when he got home, our order was all wrong. We had clearly received someone else's order. We live 10 mins away!! My husband headed back to the restaurant while I called them regarding the error. The person I talked to said, "We apologize. Your order is here." When he got home, our soup was not hot, the fish taco was soggy, and there was an extra quesadilla in the bag. They didn't even give us fresh food, as I'm sure our bag sat there on the counter the whole time (at least 25 mins). We used to love Taco Surf, but it's just not the same anymore!! read more

Nothing like good old California Mexican food. Way more than I could eat. Here's my before and after pics. If you decide to try Taco Surf come hungry. read more

Taco Surf - No. 17 before- Enchilada and Tamal - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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So I eat at this place all the time but today .. I always park my truck and walk to seat my self .today and ONLY today I got yelled at beacuse I didnt walk from my truck with a mask . But their rule is once u take a step to the outside seating section u can remove it .. note the seating section is literally next to my truck. Then a group of white folks walk in no masks and all they told them was hi how are your what can I get you started of with ... WTF no harrassment what so ever .. I kept my cool ..after I paid and tipped the waitress I left and she walked over to my truck and said I'm no longer welcome there ....I'm sure shes gonna read this .. so she can read this..FUCK U CAN YOUR SORRY ASS NO HAVIN SERVER SKILLS read more

Food was ok for taco Tuesday. Vegetarian options are minimal and small servings. Remembered why we stopped going there. Especially since there are places not too far with better options. read more

Taco Surf - As of 3/7/23 - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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This place is o-k. I ordered the two taco combo and it came with soft shell corn tortillas, that were barely warm. I picked up the taco and everything fell out. They weren't street tacos so not sure why they didn't come hard shelled. Chips and salsa are pretty good though. My wife ordered a carne asada wet burrito and it was salty and plain tasting. Probably won't return. The place looks cool, but the service kinda sucks. We were neglected, needed more chips and salsa, refills and napkins and had to hunt the waitress down and it was super slow. The waitress made sure she was tentative as soon as she dropped the bill though. We had our food about 10 minutes still clearly eating and she asked if we needed boxes what!? No we're eating. This place needs some help with customer service. They need to train servers to be more attentive and food could definitely be better. I probably wouldn't recommend. There's too many Mexican restaurants that taste a lot better. Decorations are cool and so is the vibe, but not worth it. read more

Taco Surf - Chicken taco combination - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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After a long, long absence we decided to come back to this popular neighborhood haunt on Sat afternoon.The decor still had the casual Mexican Cantina on the Beach vibe. The service was attentive, swift & friendly. The Chips & Salsa were very good. I really enjoyed my Brandi Salad featuring tender Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Pico, Avocado, Mixed Greens, Shredded Cheese & choice of dressing. I liked the Raspberry Vinaigrette. My boyfriend liked his Enchilada Ranchera with added beef. He loved the Hot Wings! On Sat & Sun there's a special menu with several offerings, one of them being the wings. Usually you get 12 Wings but on the weekend you can get 6 @ 1/2 price. They don't have a full bar so he got a beer as he didn't want a wine margarita. I'm fascinated by the Scorpion Chowder so we'll try it next time. We can't recall why we stopped coming but we're glad we came back! read more

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Ate here for a first time yesterday and I was really amazed how good the food and the staff were. Carol was super friendly and attentive. I am so glad to have found a great spot to eat at close by my house! read more

Literally ordered from across the street. Time it was picked up (less than 10 min) , the food was cold. I got the Pipeline burrito with chicken. The "red sauce" tasted like it was a ketchup base, which was awful. The Chicken tortilla soup had no favor. Won't go back. read more

Not ordering here food here anymore. We never eat in the resturant just pick up Togo for my husband and I. We got burrito and $20 little wings. I'll go to wing stop next time. They now only give you one little salsa maybe 2 oz maybe a handful of chips. If I dine there I would get endless salsa. I also got no utensils and the prices are ridiculous. Seriously I can't believe for Mexican food. Nope I don't know how you all go in there and feed your families. 48$ for wings and burrito. That's ridiculous read more

This place is great the food seems homemade very low-key it's really good place for Mexican food

A terrific place for dinner or drinks with friends. I was nearby for business and this place came up on a search for dinner options. Fish tacos always sound good and we headed there. The service was quick and efficient. They have a nice selection of Mexican beers on draught. Several of us tried the fish and shrimp enchiladas. The fish was firm and meaty and the shrimp was plump and large. I picked the pozole verde as my soup/salad choice. Boy was that tasty! The enchiladas were covered in a cilantro sauce and were super delicious. I'd recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

Fish taco was fine. The Chile relleno tasted like it was frozen and just warmed up and the sauce was the same way. Cheese inside was still hard. Great service on a Monday night. read more

Been going here for YEARS..........YEARS. Basically people with loud screamng kids running around. It was horrible. No one said anything. We approached the Karen mom and then she said if we didn't like it to leave. WOW.......then some employee (manager) came out and said we were harassing the customers. are you f'ing kidding me? She said that was her job to talk to them. We said BUT YOU DIDN"T...........she said we were not getting served anything else. WOW............... Overall, service is great and servers are very friendly. The way we were treated today was absolutely rude and disgusting. It's sad that we will not longer go to a place that has been a great place for us for DECADES. read more

Been here a few times. The food is good but a bit pricey. It's kinda dark inside. Recently had the Scorpion chowder. It shows 2 peppers on the menu for level of heat, but it's not hot at all, at least for me. It was good tho. Chips and salsa are always good. Overall, this is a local place to check out, just be aware it's pricier than the average Mexican food restaurant. Service was on point. read more

Taco Surf - Massive burrito with chicken and shredded beef. Picture doesn't do justice - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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I just wanted to say I went in Sunday January 30 with a few of my buddies and we had excellent service. We got sat in a little room off to the side, that we hadn't gotten sat before but it was great. Our Server Yami was amazing. She was attentive and helped us out with all our orders. She made us feel welcomed and always checked up on us. Even when one of our friends spilled his drink, she was quick to get it cleaned up and get his refill. She made our experience and get together at Taco Surf amazing. read more

We love chicken nachos so we tried this place. The grilled chicken nachos are outstanding and they give you a very big portion. The salsa with chips are delicious. My only complaint is that they had closed down their outdoor seating. read more

Best happy hour. Good food. Great service. Must try Baja fish taco. And their shredded beef is has a lot of flavor. 2020. Must try the chimichanga -the flavor and the quantity was so goooood. Yamilexi the server was so mindful and nice. Thank you. read more

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Excellenté!!! Best Taco Tuesday's is So Cali. Authentic Mexican food Delicioso!!! Best Service, great atmosphere fun place to share a meal with friends, family or Take Out. Try the Brandi Salad with Raspberry dressing read more

Taco Surf - Mexican Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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