I've been going there since I moved to Orange County about 20 years ago. In an area here in Lake Forest where there are quite a lot of Mexican restaurants this one is like true Mexican food. I like that they have a salsa bar with a fabulous assortment of salsas. When you go to a Mexican restaurant and 90% of the customers are in there are Spanish, it's got to be good. read more

Food is overpriced with normal taste! Paid almost $17 for chilaquiles, honestly I dont mind about the price as long as the food is good, there was nothing special on this food taste, eggs were not done as requested I only eat the rice and beans from that plate. read more

I ate at Tacos Ensenada 24601 Raymond Way in Lake Forest. The place was nice and clean. The owner Roberto super nice & friendly. The manager Carime allowed me to take the photos. I ordered; The Bistec con Nopales Combo, included beans, rice and, chips. I ordered a Diet Pepsi to go with my meal. Bistec con Nopales; Steak & cactus with vegetables & cheese. It had a good combination of flavors. The beans and rice were also tasty. I grew up eating cactus. For dessert: I ordered Flan; custer topped with caramel and it was very delicious! I went home with a smile. Robert H. read more

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Ordered delivery a few times. The Chile relleno shave very little cheese. The soft chicken tacos are not good, made from dried up pieces of dark meat. read more

My go to Mexican spot during Covid for delivery. Post mates brought my food while It was hot steamy and delicious, we order menudo, Birria de res and cocktail de Cameron, very impressed! read more

I saved this on here so I can remember the name when I'm the area. I'm writing this week after I ate here and I don't remember the combo I had but I loved the main course. Their Spanish rice was one of the better ones I've had so I will definitely be coming back here read more

Been coming here for many years! This is one of the few authentic places that serves good Beef Tongue Burrito... And while you're there, don't forget to try their Caldo de Rez Beef Soup or Albondogas! Very reasonable prices as well! read more

Really nice staff! Food is pretty bomb. The breakfast chorizo, potato and egg burrito is amazing. They have really good salsa as well. read more

Tacos Ensenada - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

No no no....we came here on Tuesday looking for a good place that had taco Tuesday specials and hard shell options. With decent reviews, we decided to check the place out. They're taco Tuesday special was 1.99 for a taco so we got some carne asada, al pastor, shrimp, and chicken (three of them were hard shell). Talk about the BLANDEST carne asada. It was just broiled meat shards. The at pastor tacos tasted old with very little taste to them. The shrimp was so dry!! Now the hard shell was the topper to the disappointment. The shells were store bought! If we wanted that we would have gone to Taco Bell. Man. Only reason I'm adding a star is because the horchata was good and the decoration was neat. But yeah...my jaw is sore from chewing so much bland dry food. read more

Delicious Mexican food. So many choices! Salsa bar is included and fantastic. I had the Carnitas this thin. Large potion and excellent guacamole included. read more

Chilaquiles were very good. Service was fantastic. Shout out to Karime and Robert the owner. Of course the cooks behind the scenes also. I had the red chilaquiles my daughter had the verde chilaquiles a lot of flavor. There home potatoes were awesome also. read more

Excellent Restaurant, a great family run operation. The service was outstanding, it was my first time at this restaurant. I was greeted with a friendly demeanor by the owners. They were very helpful helping selecting great menu items. The food was excellent with great favors and quality ingredients. The servers in the dining room were also friendly and helpful. They have an excellent menu and the food portions were large. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We spent $56 and we received this! First yelp review and felt compelled to share. Super unimpressed. read more

Tacos Ensenada - Is this worth $56 to you? FYI my first yelp review ever. I felt it necessary to share. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Just disappointed.... I grew up going to this place and haven't been in years. Ordered the crispy taco combo. Couldn't even finish the plate. The taco shell tasted like it was bought somewhere else and the meat was just poor quality. The horchata and the service were great though :/ read more

If you want authentic Mexican food and be 100% full and fed, come and try this place. They're on Door dash as well. I love their generous servings. I always have leftovers for dinner whenever I order from here. I'll be trying their pozole next time, I bet it's bomb. Now I'm craving some of their enchilada just by writing this review. They're worth a try! read more

This is one of my all time favorite Mexican Restaurants. Food is fresh and their complementary tortilla chip is soft as well. Employees are polite and they are really fast in serving food. This place is best for breakfast and Lunch, I go there for dinner sometimes as well. Fresh squeezed juice is the one of the reason I come for breakfast. All in all, it is a place where you can have quality food with more than enough quantity in reasonable price. read more

Tacos Ensenada - Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This was my first time in this restaurant. They have an amazing menu and warm, friendly service. I wanted to surprise my son with breakfast, so I got a few things for us to try. Prices are good; fair for what is included. I got the machaca breakfast plate, chilaquiles and eggs plate, and huevos rancheros plate (each with a choice of 2...beans, rice, potatoes) and salasas and chips to go with it. We had it for a late breakfast and finished it for lunch. My son loved the chilaquiles and I loved the machaca and huevos rancheros. They have breakfast burritos, tortas and many options. I can tell that you get more if you dine in...(plates overflow with sides, plus chips and salsa at the tables). Everything is freshly prepared, so be prepared to wait 15 min+ for food. It's a large place...so you can bring your family. There's a TV in the back, so you can watch your favorite games... Serves beer and wine...plus the assortment of drinks; horchata and others. The lunch/dinner menus are extensive...so pack your decisiveness. Open 8am Fri, Sat, Sun....9am weekdays... Will be back ASAP. I'm craving it this AM....LOL read more

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Just give it a try. It's been here forever and the food always tastes great. Lots of variety and reasonably priced.

Came here for the first time and was presently surprised. Their menu is very extensive, lots to choose from !! the woman working the front was so sweet and genuine. I ordered nachos and a guava drink which is a must get ! The inside was clean and comfortable. Very authentic vibe. Okay and their salsa bar in unmatched!!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Tacos Ensenada - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The first thing I noticed is their aguas frescas displayed in the front of the restaurant. So good. I liked the tamarindo, Jamaica, and the melon flavors! Those are the three that I tried but I'm sure the others are awesome as well. I got a combination plate with one enchilada with cheese- it was great! And one tamale.. the tamale was dry and not very good so I don't recommend getting the tamales when you are here. But everyone liked the sopes, the enchiladas , burritos, nachos. They were bomb! The lady behind the counter taking our order was also the waitress- she was very very nice! Oh- there are also lots of salsa options in the middle of the restaurant- so you can take as much as you want! Be careful cuz they are so spicy! And they give you fresh chips to dip in your salsa while you wait for your food. read more

Tacos Ensenada - 1 tamale de Puerco and 1 cheese enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Pretty good. The salsa bar was good. The tacos were not bad. Had shrimp and chicken and asada. The packaging was good. I ordered take out via yelp. read more

Tacos Ensenada has such a huge menu! There's tons of options for you to choose from and I am sure you will get what you want here! Their menu is literally what you see when you enter. It is such a great way to get your curiosity, engagement running, and tummy grumbling. WOOHOO! The restaurant is laid out and decorated with Mexican culture. Giving you a taste of Mexico. The staff members are super friendly and patient while taking your order. Once you seat yourself, a staff member will drop off a basket of freshly-made and crispy chips for you to munch on as you wait for your food. My boyfriend and I like to come here on Taco Tuesdays! (YAAS!!) You can get them tacos for $1.50 each! SO CHEAP! Making us literally wanting to buy the whole menu! What we've tried (we did buy the whole taco menu - ha!): Carne Asada Tacos - oh em gee. These are my favorite tacos out of the whole shebang! The meat is super delish, but the meat may not be consistent at times. It depends on the day and the cut. Carnitas Tacos - this was so-so. Al Pastor Tacos - this was so-so. Lengua Tacos - the tongue of the cow. It was tender and somewhat juicy. So not bad. Buche Tacos - the stomach from the pork. This part is less spongy, but still tender and chewy. Tripas Tacos - the small intestines of the pork. Chewy like a rubber band. Pescado Tacos - The fish can be hit and miss. Some days it is good and some days it's just plain fishy (haha). Carne Asada Combination Plate - grilled steak served with rice and beans. The carne asada was delicioso and soft, but the rice and beans was so-so. Drinks that we've tried: Horchata - made with rice, cinnamon, and milk. I FREAKING LOVE IT! They know how to do this drink right! Its perfectly blended and sweetened! Guava - not that great. Tacos Ensenada gives you the comfort and warmth while eating here. Giving you a taste of Mexico. So did I make you hungry yet? And are you craving for some tacos? If so, then head on over to Tacos Ensenada to fill up that grumbling tummy! AS ALWAYS NOM FOR LIFE! read more

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Amazing food always fresh and made to order and great fresh juices from carrot or orange etc ! I can come here daily and not get tired of it because of such a huge selection . Their raw fish cocktails are all super fresh you can tell ! Defiantly worth the money ! Got my ten star vote ! TACOS ENSENADA I LOVE YOU ! Sarita read more

Tacos Ensenada - Amazing fresh fruit juices from pineapple , watermelon, cantaloupe, hibiscus , carrot and orange ... So much more . - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My parents have been here before and they love their food. So my fiancé and I decided to give this place a try. We came here after the Star Wars 10k run 1/14. We were very hungry and ready to eat! We ordered our food at the front counter. The lady who took our order was very nice. We were given a number to put at our table so the food is brought to you. Free chips are also brought to you. There is a salsa bar. Tried one of the green salsas and it was very good. I ordered a potato, egg, and cheese burrito. Very good and tasted like a homemade burrito made with love. It's big in my opinion. I was very hungry though so I ate the whole thing. My fiancé ordered the chili verde plate. He said it was spicy but very good. Big portions. Great taste. Great service. When we are in the area and want Mexican food, we defiantly will come back here! read more

Tacos Ensenada - Potato, egg , and cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I FACKIN' love this place. They have the best food - the green Chilaquiles is my go to hangover cure, it' so eggy and delicious! Pair it with a large Jamaica and I am in post-hangover heaven. Everything they make here is great, not just the hangover food. They also have an awesome salsa bar. The lady at the front (sorry I didn't catch her name!) is super nice also, she doesn't laugh when I try to speak Spanglish with my gringo accent... this is a plus. Yes, this is a super plus. Love this place. read more

Tacos Ensenada - Green Chilaquiles... So bomb - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is my go to place for menuda any day of the week. The portions are massive and delicious. I only get the medudo and burritos here, so that's all I can comment on. Love this place read more

So I can here because my husband is always on the hunt for some really good authentic Mexican food without having to drive to Santa Ana since we live in South County. Plus my husband wanted Mexican seafood soup. So when you walk. In it is your typical Mexican decor, a bit run down but local joint and as you sit you realize it is not as clean as I would like it to feel comfortable about my food quality well I alway order The Diablo Shrimp platter... love spice and seafood! HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.... don't bother with this dish!! Basically spicy ketchup shrimp, I know they use ketchup but not to the point of, that's all you taste I didn't even bother taking anymore photo, quite frankly I won't be back As for my husband's seafood soup, too much paprika. Than to add... they were cleaning the floor around us and left the pile of dirt, food, etc... right next to our table to see while we ate! I definitely did not even want to take a picture to gross anyone out read more

Tacos Ensenada - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Casual atmosphere very reminiscent of Mexico. Chips very good dad were the many fresh salads and condiments. Pescado taco quite good. Carnitas was NOT. Really dry meat made it difficult to swallow. Horchata was Trento good, but for $4 it should be! I thought the prices were pretty high. I ordered 2 tacos at what I thought was $3+ and they ended up being $1.99. Don't know why. The big question is "would I return". Answer is no. When there are quite a few really good Mexican restaurants with probably better food and more reasonable prices, like El Toro Bravo, no reason to come back here. read more

The bf doesn't know the actual name of this place; he will probably refer to it as "the wet burrito place on Raymond Way" from now on. This place is legit for Lake Forest. When you step inside, there's a quaint, Old World charm from all the colored portraits and landscapes on the walls. The restaurant itself is clean, the menu is huge, and there's a great SALSA BAR!!! with all the requisite sauces/salsa/jalapenos/onions. The menu is splayed in all its glory when you step in, and I just stood there like an idiot, salivating at the pictures. Tortas, tostadas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas. Agua frescas and horchata. Omg, the variety is awesome. I especially love that I can order as many tacos as I want instead of being stuck with a set number (I'm talking about you corporate Chipotle!) I ordered a jerky taco and an al pastor taco. The bf got a wet burrito. After a crazyfest at the salsa bar, I dug in. Jerky taco = bad idea conceptually. The thin wide strip of meat was good, but tough to eat in a taco. But the al pastor taco was great. The meat was tender and with a nice kick of spices. I must admit though that the wet burrito was bomb. com The way the cheese and sauce were slathered on that monstrous tortilla - wrapped goodness..when you bite into it, all the flavors just meld in your mouth. It's humongous too, like a football or something (and I don't play football either). Great Mexican food in Lake Forest! I'm going back for sure!!! read more

Tacos Ensenada - Wet burrito w/ green sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We ordered the carne asada plate and shrimp. Both were really bad. The shrimp was obviously old and the carne asada was like leather. Would not recommend. We ended up walking out and not finishing our meal. It was a waste of $50. read more

I came here optimistically based on the 4 star reviews. I was hoping that this could be "my taco joint". Sorely disappointed. The tacos were overpriced at $2.99 each. They were about the size of my hand, approximately 5 inches in diameter. Too big for street tacos...more like the size of Mission corn tortillas from the supermarket. I usually get 5 street tacos but based on the price point, I decided to restrain myself and only get 4. My total for lunch came out to a whopping $12.57. I sat down at a table with my number stand & decided to get some salsa. While the salsa station looked clean...the salsas were all made from canned tomatoes, minus the pico de gallo (which I don't usually put on my tacos). Ugh!!!! Such a disappointment. The pickled jalepeños/onions/carrots were also a disappointment & not spicy at all but had a sweet unsatisfactory note which I didn't like. I was looking for a spicy, sour punch!! The tacos came out quickly but when the waitress handed them to me, there was a distinct funky smell. Don't get me wrong...I am a CARNIVORE!!! I love everything about MEAT...the taste, texture, and especially the enticing smell as it cooks. However, something was amiss here...first RED flag. The tacos were also visually unappealing despite the bright blue/green platter that they were placed on. The meat was haphazardly laid in dull drab heaps upon flaccid tortillas. They were cut in huge chunks where the unsavory fat pieces were clearly evident. When a "good" piece of meat is properly cooked, the sweet & savory taste of fat is just heavenly & an extra bonus!!! However, when the meat is cheap, it's just chewy, gross, & a nuisance. Needless to say...there were several deposits of said item to my growing pile of napkins. Sorry to be so descriptive. The actual taste of the meat??? Waaaaaaay under-seasoned & bland. After tasting a few pieces, I decided that I would dress it up classically with just diced onions, cilantro, & a generous squeeze of lime. The salsas didn't enhance (or even cover ) the flavor of the meat. I kept squeezing more limes & adding more salsa until my tortillas starting falling apart. I only could stomach 2 tacos. My husband insisted on meeting me for lunch. I tried to dissuade him because the tacos were NOT good. He came anyways. He made no comments...they were unremarkable. He also made several napkin deposits... The search continues... read more

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Our family loves this spot. We get burritos and kids meal burritos and always satisfied. I had a rude awakening today picking up my food not realizing until after that the kids meal went from 4.95 to $7! I'm glad this spot stayed in business but the sacrifice of crazy high prices will make us not frequent like we used to Our meal was always around $22-24 and the total was $37 for burritos (3 bean and carne) today. Insane. read more

This place is great! I love their potatoe tacos! Also they have deals so make sure to ask about them. I love how fresh everything is , and I do think it is a little over priced on some items def delicious, couldn't dine in because of covid but my pick up was quick and friendly. read more

Service was super bad, there was a hair in my food and they didn't do anything about it.

I ordered Catering for a baby shower, Robert is helping me with menu since it was for brunch, we ordered a few menu and everyone loves it, we have leftover because some people didn't showed up, everyone got to bring home some of the left over, I have chicken tamales the next day and it's still delicious, the timing was on time and the price is right, we will definitely order again different menu for our next party. read more

This place is actually a non chain in south orange county and it is cool and tasty! read more

Tacos Ensenada - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My parents are Mexican, I eat a lot of Mexican food so I can honestly say that this is authentic Mexican food and they deliver on this promise time after time. We eat here between 3-4 times a month and though the prices recently went up, we still have no qualms about eating here (well, we don't actually eat THERE, we call in the order and eat at home). Anyway, I usually get the chilaquiles and save half for the next day or the egg torta. They are not as limited on vegetarian options as other places so my baby and I can eat here and try different foods without worrying about them sticking meat in there. Aguas Frescas include watermelon, lemon, strawberry, horchata, jamaica and tamarindo. Also very delicious. Can also get fresh squeezed orange juice. Salsa bar is always clean and bowls are always filled. Huge portions, not very quick service but that's okay. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Came here for dinner, I ordered the costillas de puerco en salsa quemada. I've had this dish before but I think I might have underestimated the spiciness today. I decided to not eat it and take it home and instead ordered a side of carne asada. The taller of the 2 waitresses that were working went and let the cook know ( I heard her) I ended up waiting for about 20 minutes because they had some to go orders (no big deal, I don't mind waiting) but I decided to check on my order and it was my even started. The cook said she didn't know (she was busy talking to the other waitress( lighter hair) I decided to just get my box for my food that I couldn't eat and left. I felt bad for the nicer girl because she felt bad but I let her know it wasn't her fault because I heard her interaction with the cook. Usually don't have this kind of experience here. A little disappointed. read more

Probably the best Mexican food restaurant Lake Forest has to offer. Not only is the food great tasting, well cooked, but it is presented nicely as well. Not just thrown or slopped on a plate. The beans and meat were well cooked and nothing was stale or otherwise. I good bell-weather is the taco shell on a taco salad. A lot of restaurants let those go stale. That is not the case here, it was nice, crispy and fresh. read more

Tacos Ensenada - Burrito with shredded pork. Verde sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I've been going here with my family ever since I've been little now I'm 22 so for many years and there food is always good and the salsa they have are good too read more