See updated review notes at the end which changed this from 5 stars to 3) I had originally posted 5, but I should have waited until we finished dinner. Ordered some street tacos, chips & salsa, and churros ( bc I am obsessed with churros) Had to go back bc there were onions on all the tacos that shouldn't have onions. Maybe the woman didn't hear me say no onions on some of the tacos, but I called and went back, and they had my back and replaced the order. All that was great and was so excited to dig in, but it all fell apart when we dove into the food. There were Chunks of fat in the carne tacos, bigger than the meat itself. And far worse, a big chunk of bone in the carnitas- to the point that my dental work done today b4 I went there , could have almost been broken with one bite. If it wasn't for the fact that we went thru the taco to remove extra cilantro, would have truly injured myself. (Included in photos to left is the bone piece) Then the chicken tacos, look like they took the bottom of the pan, little pieces of chicken instead of big chunks. Very disappointing. Especially bc I drove back to get replacement tacos. Such a shame. The staff was helpful originally, but the order just fell short with several issues. read more

Tacos & Co - Scrappy pieces of chicken - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to this place twice now but will not return. The first time I went the food was below average and the service was horrendous. They were a few others when I went in but the cook was chit chatting and had no sense of urgency. The second time I went in there was nobody in front of me and I ordered a breakfast burrito. A guy came in a couple minutes later and ordered the same burrito but knew the cook so he got his order before me despite me placing my order first. He didn't start mine until about 10 min after ordering. The burrito was very underwhelming, not much flavor, and was just mush. For such low quality food they are still charging $15 for a small burrito with no flavor. read more

Not sure how this place is still in business - but the food here is absolutely awful and does not justify the price paid at all. If we could leave 0 stars, we would. We paid $35 for a 2 tacos, beans & rice, and a carne asada torta. The Al pastor tacos were BLAND and seemed like reheated meat that was old. Rice and beans had no flavor. Worst of them all was the torta. Bread was completely soggy, and there was little to no actual carne asada inside. The salsa bar was sad (mild salsa tasted like it was from a can, similar to Tostitos) Honestly this feels like a scam - PLEASE save your money and go elsewhere read more

We recently had Tacos & Co for our office lunch. We had chicken, steak, and carnitas as protein. There were also two different types of enchiladas and some salad. Food was average. I would say 3.5/5. read more

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So bland I thought I had Covid. Plenty of parking and seating inside/outside. Restaurant is decorated with lots of colors and ads. Service was quick. Self serve salsa bar is on the side (mild, medium and spicy sauces). Carne asada tostada $13 was B L A N D ... from the refried beans spread underneath, carne asada, to the gauc and salsas. The whole dish had no flavor :( read more

Tacos & Co - Carne asada tostada- tostada not fresh, food bland - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

We've been looking for a spot just like this, for easy take out to dine in. Comparing to a taco shop style with authentic Mexican food, made on the spot. Great warm and friendly service last night and we will be back for the tacos! Love the pricing too, not too expensive. Sure there are fancier Mexican places around but we wanted to find a spot just like this since moving back to Cali. Great to meet everyone last night and not crowded like the district is. Will update as we try more items read more

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I've been looking forward to trying this place as I pass by it often but it ended up just being average. The ingredients are fresh and not rotten but the flavors were lacking. The green salsa was good and they give a lot of food for catering events. I don't think it's worth another order though! read more

Friendly service. Simple tacos. Great selection of salsas and additions. Fountain sodas. Very simple just overpriced. Three tacos + large soda will cost $17. You can go to a taco stand for better and more. read more

Tacos & Co - Three Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Cook was mad he had to make us food, beans are grotesque at best. My chorizo burrito was basically a bean burrito. Wait time was ridiculous. Severely overpriced for the slop you receive. Almost all the food tastes sour and my enchilada was dumped into the beans. read more

Food is yummy, atmosphere is relaxed and people who work here are so so so awesomely nice! Love this place!!

Four stars because this business supports students. I wasn't a fan of the taquitos, and I do think the quesadillas could use more cheese, but the street tacos are amazing! Reminds me of the simplistic tacos I tried in Tecate! Everyone is complaining about the seasoning/etc. for the price point I think what they offer is great. read more

Tacos & Co - Happy hour as of 2/23/23 - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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$15.99 for a California burrito. They asked what meat and I said carne, in which she added a $2 up charge. So $18 for a California burrito, great, was expecting to maybe share it, but the thing was half the size of a normal burrito. Maybe it has super quality meat? No. Filled with cheese and sour cream and hardly any meat. Then they added about 5 chips! For the price and quality of the food, I'd advise to find somewhere else. Curious how this place is open... read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food and awesome service! I've been coming to this location for over 10+ years cuz it's been my go to taco/ burrito spot for yummy authentic Mexican food!! The chef Chris was so professional and makes your food ok the spot, super friendly and food is delish! Uli was so helpful today and great service, I will be coming back! read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I went in last night ordered a Asada Burrito and a Torta De Al Pastor 10/10. Service was great as well.

This was an average at best taco shop, but I wasn't expecting good Mexican food in Irvine. I've been to much better places in Los Angeles and San Diego where they're more known for good Mexican food. I only came here because my coworkers wanted to come here for lunch. They have an extensive menu. After looking over the menu, I went with their taco & enchilada combination. I had them put chicken in my enchilada and carne asada in my taco. It came with pinto beans, rice, chips, and some salad. Don't bother spending the extra $1 for carne asada. It was way overcooked, like beef jerky dry. They do have some good salsa at their salsa bar on the side. They have some decent happy hour deals from 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily. read more

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I visited the Ladera ranch location with my wife. We're new to the area and checking things out. Upon walking into this place, we were both slapped in the face with a pungent bathroom smell. Like someone left the door to the restroom open... it just smelled unclean. The Lady behind the counter was nice and was courteous but we browsed the menu for a sec and jetted out of there. Couldn't imaging ordering anything. Please fix that odor. There is another location near my office in Irvine. It's slightly cleaner but not enough for me to choose them as an option over their neighboring restaurants. If I was the owner of these locations, I would explore ways to brush up these locations. I can't imagine they're swimming in revenue. read more

Food was not great. Very friendly service but just blah. I should have gotten food from the grocery next door.

Surprised me how good it was. Thought I had to travel to Santa Ana for something like this. Will always be coming back.

The churros were phenomenal at such a fantastic price. Their service was great too, I was able to speak to my waiter and their cook G Litty. G Litty was extremely funny and told me so much about their kitchen. He also gave me a tour of the kitchen and let me make my own tacos. I loved the colors and vibes, their decorations were great too. I can't wait to go again! read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Omg I went in to buy here and I was watching the Mexican guys make the food and the guy was wearing gloves but at the same time there touching everything and doing everything with those same gloves and then they use the same ones to make your food that's nasty read more

Online, it said they open at 9:00am. On the window , it said 8:30am. I went at 9:15, and the door was locked and there was no sign of life inside. I guess they don't want my business... read more

This place had really good service but the food wasn't that good. I got al pastor tacos and they tasted like chicken teriyaki. We went at happy hour and it was not that cheap for a happy hour with a small menu. read more

Bland expensive food. Tasteless and watery. Rare that even the rice and beans have zero flavor. Awful read more

Tacos & Co - A hot mess - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Been to this location a few times. It's a taqueria!!! C'mon?!!! The food is good like Mexican "street food" is suppose to taste like. Homemade ingredients, homemade/freshlymade Mexican food. It's a solid 3.25 Star and here's why. The service is what you expect: staff with a smile speaking broken English (had to ask 3 times what they were saying). No offence, it was okay. Ordered the Los Cabos burrito with 2 taco combo with a 2-for-1 coupon. - The burrito was okay (3-star) filled with chicken, guacamole, sour cream, & cheese. However, the size was smaller than the more expensive burritos at DelTaco and TacoBell. - The taco combo was okay (3-star). Street tacos with 2 corn tortillas filled with about one full tablespoon of Al Pastor topped with cabbage mix. Definitely not a value for the money. Adding one more taco (for 3 instead of 2) would be well worth it. There was not enough protein to tell you whether Al Pastor was good or not. Rice was tender & refried beans were great with no oil rising to the surface. The menu selection is so diverse with combos and ala carte: tacos, burritos, tapas, taquitos (rolled tacos), sapos, and more making menu selection a 4-star. Priced $8-$11 seems reasonable until you get the food. In conclusion, the quality of the food is good, the quantity for the price (=value) does not compute (2.5-star). If you want taqueria style food and price/value does not matter, then I recommend Tacos & Co. The quality of the food is good, it's just small quantity (that kills me). Will I return? Not sure, maybe. Happy eating & Fight On! read more

Tacos & Co - Dinner time - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Never have al pastor available, and the carne asada/chicken/carnitas are dry and tough. Burritos come out small and dripping grease. Never have milk or fruit for the kids' meals, and won't bother telling you until after completing the order and taking payment. Toddlers don't drink soda! Terrible service/attitude. As if that wasn't bad enough, the soda fountain has no working ice machine. Oh, and no horchata either? Remove half of your non existent menu then, sheesh. Why withhold napkins and salsa cups? Is there a huge problem of penniless Irvine residents stealing exorbitant amounts of paper products and hot sauce? We have tried giving this place more chances than it deserves. Way overpriced for the food and experience you get in return. Why is Tacos & Co. even still in business? read more

Come onnnnnnn guys. Why would you serve this? It would have taken 2 minutes to refry some new ones instead of serving this. I was on lunch break and couldn't even come back. Not cool. read more

Tacos & Co - Burnt Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I enjoy going here. I was craving.Pozole and came to the right spot. It's nice to still have good Mexican, food here in Irvine great service and delicious food. read more

Tacos & Co - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Never ordered a taco shell that was pulled from a bag from Smart & final. There was literally two tablespoons of meat in my taco. If I could give less than one star I would. It was an insult receiving this plate. Just being honest... The beans taste like they were out of a can and had no flavor. After a couple of bites I just threw the entire plate in the trash. Not trying to ruin their business but I'd be embarrassed to serve food like this. read more

Tacos & Co - Carnitas in carne asada Taco plate, hard shell. - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Bland tasting food. Above average prices. I will pay 15$ for a burrito if its good but my fish burrito was bland, my shrimp tacos were tastless, my churro was okay and my flan was pre packaged with a not so good texture. They got the bean and cheese burrito ok but it tasted like taco bell burrito. My bill came to about $50something. Even the salsa wasnt good. Nice friendly service. read more

Below-average Mexican food for OC, but above-average for Irvine, I guess. Would've given 3 stars, but the gall of them to try and tack on a 50% service surcharge if I try and online order, through their own website, for pickup!?!? Come on, I was actually going out of my way so that Tacos & Co wouldn't have to share their profits with the likes of Doordash or Uber Eats, but then get this slap in the face. Ended up ordering a breakfast burrito and chips, delivered through Doordash, for less than my total order directly through Tacos & Co would've been. read more

Tacos & Co - Tried to order for pickup direct through their website, they have higher fees than Doordash/Postmates/Ubereats.... for PICKUP!!! - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been meaning to check this place out since it's fairly close to me but I kinda wish I didn't. I got their crispy chicken tacos (not pictured), carne asada street tacos, al pastor street tacos. Crispy Chicken Tacos - 0/10 tacos tasted stale and was chewy, CHEWY. Chicken was on the dry side and had no taste whatsoever. Carne Asada/Al Pastor Street Tacos: 1/10 edible, but not that good. Both were bland, like no seasoning bland. I sprinkled some flavor god on top of my tacos and it made it easier to finish my meal The highlight of my meal was the free chips as they had the most seasoning Conclusion, I will not be back. read more

Tacos & Co - Carne - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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We come to this restaurant often at night but mostly weekdays. The lady in the front is always very friendly. Today Saturday, I ordered a menudo and the pictures will show you something they noticed and still didn't care to give me nothing but 2 big pieces of bones! I'm the size of bones filled more than half of the cup they gave me. I'm not dumb and I know you noticed but, maybe because I didn't give you tip money. Well sorry it was to go food. Next time you order something from them, make sure they show you what they are giving you before you take it home. The food is mostly okay but not as bad as other comments. read more

Tacos & Co - 2 big pieces of bone and no meat - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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This place is so delicious they serve the best mini tacos ever and fresh chips. Very happy I found this location in Irvine near the Tanaka farms attraction. These tacos were so fresh, flavorful, delicious, and delightful. I definitely wish I would have ordered a taco platter because they were that good. Customer service was very outgoing and kind with the recommendations. Not to mention the tacos are very affordable $2.25ea. Highly recommend this place a visit if you're in the area. read more

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My favorite is the shrimp quesadilla! Any carnitas quesadilla used to be my favorite but this one just melts so well & it's even more amazing with their hot salsa. 10/10 recommend!! read more

I apologize in advance for not a better picture. I've purchased the Los Cabos with chicken most Taqueria places that I've been to, the chicken tends to be a little bland. There's chicken was well seasons not salty at all. My personal opinion I think the prices are a bit too high. Overall the chicken was the start of this burrito. read more

Tacos & Co - Los Cabos - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Food could have been way better. Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach have better burritos for a lower price despite being in a more expensive area. The staff is very nice though. read more

I don't know why this business has only 2.9 star ratings. Irvine needs more small and traditional ones as this one. Foods are good and my family is happy finally found a traditional tacos place by Sand Canyon! read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is better than I expected it to be. The prices are pretty reasonable, and the tacos are pretty good. The tortillas aren't great but the meat itself is solid and the salsas are good. I liked the tortilla chips too. Overall, its a solid spot if you are craving tacos and are on this side of Irvine, but if you're willing to drive a bit farther there are better options. read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is WACK. I have never been so dissatisfied and disappointed in the food. I spend about $55 on one Al pastor torta ($14), shrimp fajitas ($16), guacamole and chips ($9.99). Let's start with what actually was decent, the torta was okay, it actually tasted good only thing I have to say was they skimped out on the meat portion, it was mostly beans I felt like it was worth $9 not $14. Now let's get to the bad parts, the rest of the food, the guacamole was $10 for the worst guacamole you'll ever have, it was so watered down and all you got was like two scoops, you better, cheaper and more guacamole at chipotle! If you're gonna charge $10 for guac and skimp on the portions, at least make it good. Now to the last tray of food the "shrimp" fajitas, I put it in quotes because look at the picture, what shrimp??? I paid $16 for mainly veggies and 5 shrimps??? Yoooo you got me fucked up, what the actual fuck. Honestly never coming here again, this place is awful, drive the extra 5 minutes to a better place!! read more

Tacos & Co - $9.99 guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been here 3 times and the food has been a disappointment every time... this is the $14 Milanesa Torta and I only got half a sandwich. Last time I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and that too was a disappointment, unmelted cheese and mainly tortilla. This for sure will be the last time I go there... read more

Tacos & Co - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California