You do not come here for the service, so manage your expectations on that. You come here for the food, it's SOOOO GOOD! Tacos de tripa and suadero are hands down my favorite. The burrito de carne asada was SO GOOD, we got an extra one to go. You won't be disappointed with anything you order here! Service is meh, so just mind your p's and q's and focus on the food. Bring cash if you can to avoid the $1 card fee. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Taco de Tripa Taco/Beef Tripe Taco 5 Tacos de Canasta - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This place used to be good. Not sure what happened. They even used to sell mini churros outside. I would even take a business card for stamps / signature for free food because I used to frequent this place a lot. The food quality and taste has downgraded but the prices have gone up. Today I ordered tacos with my party ordering caldo de res and a huarache. They charge $1 to use your debit card. They charge $1 for refills. This is not worth it. I even told the cashier ash she entered the $1 for debit, she doesn't require to add that, in fact , this is illegal in California. The prices are crazy high. The Caldo was bland. The tacos taste like plastic. I even tipped. I asked for limes and she brought 2 and then brought for every plate and asked if that was enough. I asked for limes for my self not for my party lol ... very disappointed and will never come back again. read more

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Always come here for the al pastor tacos. It's always fresh and delicious, plus there's plenty of seating and the service never disappoints. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

It's just good and clean food, pleasant staff, the place is spacious for a big gathering

Stopped by here on my way to the goodwill next door. Was a little iffy because there was no one inside. It was probably between 3:30-4pm on a Friday. People started to roll in as I received my food. I almost got their quesadilla and then saw the on the board behind the cashier that they had birria tacos. Of course, I was going to get that instead! The broth was so rich and flavorful. The tacos came out so fresh, hot, & crispy. 4 hours later I'm still pretty full. I believe their corn tortillas are homemade. I love a good green salsa. Theirs had a nice level of acidity. Definitely a kick of spicy. It was so good that it was almost refreshing in a way. haha Definitely would go back. Saw on their board they do 1.50$ tacos on tuesday! can't wait to go back! read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I saw some of their bad reviews and didn't get that experience at all. We got the taquitos dorados lunch combo (the one advertised on their window). It came out fresh, the shells were crisp, just enough spiciness, and the cheese was freshly grated/sifted over the beans and taquitos. The guacamole was great and the service was on par. I have an issue with some Mexican restaurant refried beans. They taste canned, but Tacos La Lagunilla's beans tasted fresh and they didn't use orange colored cheese. They used the Mexican cotija cheese, which I found refreshing. Will be back if in the area. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Taquitos dorado - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is my to go food spot for Mexican food, the food is very good and the service is good.

Mal servicio hay una señora q le vale deje Mi comida en la mesa, fui a el baño regreso y mi comida me la tiro le pregunté a la señora que donde estaba mi comida que deje en la mesa creo q no es mexicana por su acento q tiene me dice q pensó ella q ya me había hido d el restaurante y ni habia provado bocado le dije q me hiciera mi comida o q me regresara mi dinero y mejor me hiso una cara de pocos amigos y ya nunca vuelvo a ir a comer a tacos la lagunilla nose por que contratan personas así! "PESIMO SERVICIO D ESA PERSONA NO LES RECOMIENDO IR A COMER A ESTE REDTAURANTE" read more

Stopped in for quick lunch. Home made corn tortilla? First time having one, different but very good. The meat and cheese was good quality and portioned correctly. The person at register was helpful and friendly. Only reason I give 4 and not 5 star was the price. $13.99 for 1 quesadilla (regular/medium size) is a little pricey in my opinion. I would go again if I was in area! read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Menudo esta muy Rico con tortillas a Mano mmmmm para la cruda. Buen ambiente con el barbudo woooooo read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

El joto que trajabaja de cajero es una rata, le roba a Los clientes , chequen su orden . Te cobra , no te da recibo y no te da la orden completa. Cuando vienes a reclamar te dice que no te cobro. Para Que te cobre otra ves. Es plan con maña para que se quede con dinero. Febrero 1 a las 7:30 pm. Pinche rata That piece of caca cashier steals from clients, he charges you, doesn't give you a receipt and doesn't give you your full order. He tries charging you again for the order you already payed since you don't have a receipt to prove. He pockets that money as tip Money read more

Amazing service and the food is delicious asada tacos 10/10 menudo 10/10! Definitely recommend it!

I had carne asada sopes, real good, great customer service, a very clean restaurant and great price.

My boyfriend and I found this amazing taco shop. We ordered the lamb, the lengua, and the Cabeza tacos. Good services and decent price. After the first run, we back to order the shrimp and carnitas tacos. Btw, the lamb one is made with handmade tortillas. I highly recommend this place to a first-time visitor here. They did a great job! The environment here is clean. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - First Thanksgiving trip!! - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Burrito was good, but asada meat had tendon in it. Goes to show the imprecision and/or laziness in cutting meats. Tacos were good but small. Service lacked manners. I said thank you like 3 times and didn't receive a reply. Ambiance was alright. Stingy with the salsas too. The freshly orange juice was delicious. read more

Worst place to eat if you near don't buy form here avoid at all cost payed 15 bucks for machaca with huevo small ass portion could've ven to Panda Express get more food and better 2) tortillas are all hard Nuca vallan a este lugar te echan bien loquita comida page 15 dólares por esto read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - a white styrofoam container filled with rice, beans, and meat - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've been coming here with my family for as long as I could remember. We've tried A variety of different dishes and they're all delicious! This is one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in town! read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Torta de asada - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is really just one of those random spots you see and never go in because it doesn't look like much. If you're from the area, you probably are familiar and go in all the time because it's actually good. Hold up, let me take that back, this spot is hit or miss on certain days. Reason I say that is because the first time i cape in, me and the lady were just in awe on how good it was. The asada was flavorful and tender, the milanesa was super juicy, the tacos de tripa was really good. The second time we came in, for some reason, it just wasn't as good. It was bland and almost close to something microwaved after sitting in the fridge for a day. I don't know what it is. Maybe it depends on which cook is back there. But how good it was the first time earns the four stars and in hopes to come back and gain that 5 star. read more

This place is your go to for Tacos Al Pastor, while there are fair choices within the area, La Lagunilla's Al Pastor stands on top. Their Al Pastor is prepared real well--its quite savory and although im not a fan of pineapple, it has that fruitty, subtle taste which just gives it the right touch when you throw in some lime or lemon juice. Their portions (burritos, quesadillas, tortas, and plates) come at decent prices and they also have Taco Tuesdays special on the small Tacos. read more

Never will be there again..few years ago the smell inside the restaurant was terrible like DRAIN/TOILET probably still the same. Very dirty place... the guy taking the orders don't know the diference between Chorizo and Longaniza I can't believe. If you want to save a visit to the doctor Avoid this place. read more

$1 tacos from 6pm-11pm?! Count me in! I'm always hungry after work and these tacos were tasty and fit the bill. I ordered a buche and a carnita taco and both were marinated to perfection in two lightly grilled tortilla shells. Mmm... Also the cashier was extremely hospitible and the restaurant is quite spacious for group gatherings. Definitely a great place for locals to chow down on some authentic Mexican cusine. Mucho gracious! read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - Store front - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I cannot wait to return to this taco joint when I get back to the OC. My sweet nephew introduced and treated me to tacos one morning and who could say no?! So I wanted carnitas taco and my nephew says, "oh, you gotta have the al carbon." "OK," I said. That was freakin' good! Too bad I just ate breakfast so could only fit one taco in my belly. You can get 4 tacos and a drink for 4.99. Wow! Service takes a while, but it is made to order...Must be patient. See you again sooooon, but not soon enough. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - oh soooooo yummmy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This used to be our go-to taco spot but unfortunately we will NEVER be coming here again!!!!! We've come here many times, we even supported them through Covid after we noticed they were not wearing masks in the kitchen... usually the owner would help us out and if they ever messed up on our order, he was kind enough to fix it. When we showed up this Friday, there was a new, younger woman up front. From the beginning she was rude. We ordered some rice and beans, like we usually do (very aware of how much they are) and she rudely told us, "well we charge $3 for that!" I told her it was fine, we don't mind. Then we ordered some grilled onions, which have always been free, and she goes, "well we charge for that." I told her it was fine and that we didn't mind. She didn't even know how much to charge me so she chose a random amount. I ordered (5) carnita tacos and my boyfriend ordered (1) carnita, (1) cabeza and a few other tacos. She told him that they were out of cabeza and asked him what he wanted for his replacement, he chose lengua (tongue). When our food came out, I took a bite of one of my tacos and didn't feel right about it so my boyfriend took the other bite to try it out. I asked her politely, if my tacos were carnita and then all hell broke loose. She said rudely, "I told your husband we didn't have carnita and he chose lengua!" So I corrected her and told her that she said cabeza and I know that for sure because if she would have said carnita, we would have left, as that is the only meat I like to order. Plus, she never asked me what I wanted for my (5) replacements when we were ordering. I got lengua and was so disgusted that I had ate it. I asked her if she could please give me (5) asada tacos instead, and as if it couldn't get worse, she told me she would only give me (4) since we had eaten one already...HAHAHA. This place is a joke. read more

Food was HORRIBLE!!! Nastiest tasting enchilada i ever had and most worthless $20 i have ever spent!

So bummed out, seriously! And now ,I'm hangry too. So I've been here twice before and i really liked it the first time. Second time was just okay so ive been wanting to come back for the yummy burrito i had previously enjoyed. I stopped in on Friday but the person in front of me was taking their sweet ass time thinking of what to order so i decided to go elsewhere but as mentioned, have been craving this spot. So there i went. Hungry but wanted to eat at home so got home, got comfy, and really starving by now im finally am able to chow down. Or so i thought. The joke is on me....i just wasted 11 dollars...literally in the trash. I always specifically say NO RICE IN THE BURRITO....ALWAYS! Too bad some people cant get a simple request right!!! WTF? I said it in English AND Spanish. Im so pissed. He didnt even offer to make it right. But "so sorry". ??? Whatever!!@ Lesson learned. Will not be going here again! Still starving and down eleven bucks. Shitty way to end what was a pretty nice day, til this! Stupid burrito has carnitas and rice, NO BEANS! Idiots! Ughgh im so mad. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - This is supposed to be a carnitas burrito with NO RICE! He said it would be so good. Good in the trash? What a waste and total Bullshit! - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Glad I gave this a second try the tacos are amazing labor and all alpastor tacos are amazing in flavor and taco Tuesday $1 tacos . AMAZING other places $3 heck no robbery there this place is the best read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - I must say 1000% bomb on their tacos glad I came back al pastor tacos all the way a must try - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Disgusting habits from the owner if you leave salsa or leftover food they will re use it that's so disgusting watch where you eat people!!! These people have lost my business read more

If for better service, a brighter sense of customer appreciation (or if for simply a smile), I'd bump to four stars. Because, I mean, Lagunilla's tacos aren't bad, not in the least; and the prices, comparable: Barbacoa Lamb $2.20 Asada $1.60 Pastor $1.40 Suadero Top Sirloin $1.40 Carnitas $1.40 Pollo $1.40 Chorizo $1.40 And since Lagunilla--when we went, anyway--was completely empty (weekday, mid-afternoon), we thought bringing in a little business would be applauded. (You'd think building a strong customer base and making a profit would a good thing.) But, today, maybe not: the girl working the counter, not having a good day, I suppose. Anyway, it showed. Tacos, in any case, are competitive. Literally, they're everywhere: some not-so-bad, some better, and some spectacular! But look, Lagunilla, I gave you a shot, and I'd be willing to give you another. That is, of course, if you're even interested. read more

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OMG! I was driving to The Block at Orange to see the new movie "Eclipse"... yes I took the streets all the way from Downey. I happened to passed by and saw a taco stand on the side of the road, right by a restaurant and it smelled AWESOME! So I tagged it on my Navi, so on the way back I knew exactly where to stop. With the economy being so bad... We try not to buy all that goofy food at the movies. So I knew for about $15-$20 I can feed the entire family here at the taco stand. You first need to go pay inside and get your ticket then you show it to the guy outside prepping tacos. Certain combos are prep inside and the tacos are outside. There is nothing fancy about this place, but it's very comfortable. Very brightly lit and a very friendly staff. I really enjoy tacos de Cabeza or also Lengua. Here the Tongue tacos are very flavorful. The Cabeza tacos are also tasty. The salsa bar is small but so fresh. The Al Pastor tacos have a slight sweetness because of the pineapple that they use on it. Also very good! They carry a good selection of Jarritos sodas. one of the drinks we ordered was made out of a fruit called Mamey... unique flavor, but also good. Their menu is large and they also have certain specials. Just ask! When you order tacos de Barbacoa...don't forget to ask for the Consome, it comes with the order. The scent of the grilled Al Pastor will get you!! It drew me in! say Hi! to Rafael read more

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I used to go to Mexico just to have Tripas Tacos. It's probably my favorite food in the entire world.... Sadly, finding establishments on this side of the border that has good tripas, tortillas and salsa is damn near impossible.... until Lagunilla! I have driven by this place for years and never paid attention to it. One day it popped up on my Yelp and a picture of the menu with the words 'tripas' caught my eye. I called immediately and placed an order. The staff are always nice, helpful and the restaurant is clean. I go for my favorite breakfast, Menudo Express, a Tripas Taco, plenty of Salsa Roja and Jamaica. The Tripas is perfectly cooked with a nice crunch! Their salsa is flavorful with a good kick... I highly recommend you try their food! read more

Nestled in a tri-boarder of garden grove, stanton and Anaheim Tacos La Lagunilla will surprise many who try it. I lived across the street of this restaurant since 86' and it wasn't until couple years ago when I started trying out the food here. What amazed me even more was that my neighbor turned out to be the cook at this place, I saw him working the kitchen through the serving port behind the cashier. I thought he recognized me and Hooked me up with the 9 tacos I ordered because they were put together so well. It had the works on them covered with cilantro, onions, salsa and whole shallots thrown in there as well. But it turned out that this place is just so BOMB, everyone is handed their food like culinary pieces of art. It has the flavors to back up its beauty too. Their bright green jalapeno salsa is sooo GOOD! Never seen any other place make it this fresh and this Amazing. This place is #Winning is so many ways...http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/dDxqw1q_Snhq7883A2FbvQ/l.jpg read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - 2 lengua, 2 cabeza, 2 al pastor, 1 carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Muy mala actitud los empleado y super caro muy mal lugar primera y ultima ves y todo ea negativo muy mala la comida piénselo bien antes de ir a tirar el dinero a ese lugar super mal read more

Wow. Delicious. During covid, we decided to stop here for a bit to eat. There's a sign to say call to order, but a girl was inside by the booth and came over to take our order. We got a the Barbados plate (can't remember the exact name), and she asked us if we wanted the soup with it as well. Hell yes. Glad I did because it was one of the best tasting broth/soups I've ever had. We ate it the car like starving mongols. Glad we did bc it was piping hot and fresh. All the utensils and sauces were packed and ready. need to come back. read more

I come here all the time! Their tacos are bomb! The drive from my home to there is worth it (20 mins) because of how cheap the prices are for the amount of AUTHENTIC FOOD you get. On the weekends they have extra items on the menu and more sauces. Great taqueria! read more

This place has the best food! Breakfast you HAVE to get the chilaquiles!! Their tacos are so bomb and their pastor is so bomb. Very flavorful! Can't say enough good things about their meat and food. Great staff very safe outside seating! read more

Tacos Governador are the best! Excellent customer service and great food. The food is always freshly made.

Pretty disappointed. Been coming here for years. Not sure if there are new cooks or management but not the same. Got some lengua and carne asada tacos tonight and they were both extremely dry. Lime did not help. :( read more

Tried this place for the first time. Walked in an placed an order. The cashier handed us a pink post it note and said nothing. After waiting 15 min I asked her where we would pick up out tacos and she said we have to order them from the guy roasting the meat outside. I walk up to the guy and explained to him and he said "sorry but you are gonna have to wait because I have some orders before you (which were for the people that had just got there!) horrible! Bad communication and lack of customer service. Don't come here! The guy shrugged and did not care. Defiantly not coming back don't waste your time. This location moved to Santa Ana on 1st street. read more

Tacos La Lagunilla - This is the guy - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

watching food network, when you're full, you think " this is stupid" but when you're hungry, the food network is like porn. I stopped by Tacos La Lagunilla for some tacos after watching food network. On Friday night and the weekend, they'll bring their taco operation outdoor. I ordered 12 pastor tacos (1.25 each) since they have the spiced pork wrapped around pineapples. Just an awesome sight to see when you're hungry; I just couldn't pass it up. For the drink, I ordered a cup from the mystery jar. It turned out to be Cherimoya juice. It was really good. (I'm not that worldly, the girl told me; four times to be exact) Tacos were great (12 were just a tad too much) with their homemade Chipotle. I haven't try anything else on their menu yet. when I need my tacos' fix, I come here. The place is not like Bella Terra in HB, so come packing. read more

This place Is GREAT I have eaten ten times or more and they have never let me down! MUST TRY- wet burrito with green sauce, loaded with delicious beans and rice and and what ever meat you want, smothered in home made green sauce and meted cheese! BEST $4.99 burrito in the city All their salsa is fresh and homemade Delicious beans and rice Cash and Card Open until 11pm Fri, Sat, Sun Rolled tacos are great AND THE TACOS ARE AMAZING HERE- loaded with freshly cooked meat and you can pile them up with all the fresh salsa, onions, and cilantro your heart desires Food is great Prices are great People are great Go try this place read more