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    Todos Santos

    4.4 (234 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Camerones Cabo
    Nicole L.

    Hands down my favorite restaurant on Balboa Island. I love how the decor and ambiance makes you feel like you're in another country. The service is phenomenal and accommodating. Our waiter suggested ordering the Camarones Cabo and it was amazing! The creamy texture of the sauce and fluffy rice really balanced everything and brought it all together.

    Chicken taquitos
    Greg M.

    Finally a place that does taquitos the right way! We were recommended this joint by the bellman at our hotel and it did not disappoint. It's tucked away in the neighborhood of balboa on the same street where the ferry is located. Albeit , it was warm inside the restaurant so we opted outside where it felt cooler. I had been searching for delicious taquitos so I ordered the chicken. Presentation and flavor were all there! The salsa it came with wasn't my personal favorite so I traded my partner for the salsa verde- WOWZA! That salsa slapped, acidic and perfect level of spiciness. Service was great, Spanish music set the mood, what's not to like?! I'd come here again for sure :) delicious and enjoyable

    Chips and salsa and ranch waters
    JENNIFER S.

    This little cozy restaurant is off the beaten path it's mostly tucked away amongst the homes. We like Mexican food and when we were looking at the other restaurants on the main road,, we weren't captivated by anything - we parked on the main street by the fire dept and walked a few blocks down -got a little exercise and glad we did. Worth the walk. Felt very much for Neighborhood community. We sat at the bar, ordered the taco plate and ranch waters. The tacos and the beans were delicious. Meat was tender, and the beans were super tasty. The chips were very light and crispy, and the salsa was medium spice I would say more leaning toward mild

    Stacked chicken enchilada ( I requested NO sour cream) Perfect!

    We arrived just before 5:00pm & beat the crowd. Excellent service & pleasant atmosphere on the patio! We took the waiter's recommendations & we both thoroughly enjoyed our dinners! I had their house "stacked chicken enchiladas " which were very flavorful with tender chicken that melted in my mouth! My friend had the carnitas & loved every tender bite! We both loved their fresh tortilla chips & salsa! We will definitely return !

    Asada tacos
    Alison

    This place is delicious and is one of our family favorites. My sister had her wedding reception here, and ever since then it has been a place we always love going back to. Their asada tacos are the best I've ever had and my personal favorite. The employees are nice and we love sitting out on the patio and enjoying our meal. Lots of great meals and memories here!

    Buñuelos!! YUMM. .. must share !
    Claudia M.

    Great little spot - cozy! -- the hospitality was spot on! We were missing our friend Bernie and as fate would have it , our server was named Bernie. She was a true sport when we got emotional about it. Had some very good margaritas!!! I will try and go back before we leave for sure !!!

    The Ceviche was go good!
    Brian W.

    The food was awesome! So tasty! We will be back. We are coming for the first time. If you are looking for large plates of food, you might want to go to El Troritos, this place had quality food!

    The entrance is on the left where it says "Cantina". Wonderful outdoor seating as well as indoor outdoor with a fantastic looking bar.

    Todos Santos is an absolute gem. I grew up just down the street, and for years this location was the old Park Avenue Café -- a place I always felt sentimental about after it closed. I honestly never thought I'd walk into a new business there and feel happy about it... but Toto's Santos completely changed that and I'm genuinely glad they're there. The food was phenomenal. Fresh, flavorful, and the portions were huge. The prices were completely reasonable, which is especially impressive given that this is Balboa Island -- an upper-class area where you often expect inflated pricing.(A truly giant homemade vegetarian burrito with fantastic homemade guacamole and pico de gallo along with a crispy chips and salsa all for $18 plus tip). What also really stood out was the atmosphere. It's classy without being pretentious. You could dress up for dinner, wear clean jeans and a T-shirt, or even come in with sandy feet after the beach. I was in a dress (and a huge backpack), but there were families with young children, someone had a dog tucked under their table, and everyone seemed equally welcome. That balance is rare. The woman running the restaurant was extra incredible -- warm, kind, and genuinely attentive. I was backpacking through and had a long night of public transit ahead of me, and they kindly charged my nearly-dead phone while I ate. She asked which cord my cell used and she set me up with an existing cord that they had been using to charge something else without me even asking for that. They even encouraged me to relax and enjoy my meal as long as I wanted, despite the restaurant filling up. The complimentary chips and salsa were light and crispy and clearly authentic. There is truly nothing I would have changed. Fantastic food, fantastic service, and an atmosphere that manages to be both elevated and welcoming at the same time. I don't leave reviews like this very often for restaurants. Toto's Santos is a gift to Balboa Island. ‿ I would have taken a picture of the food, but remember my phone was charging. In the two photos I included you will see the word "Cantina" on the left, that is part of the restaurant and where the entrance is. Indoor/outdoor seating and outdoor seating with heat lamps if needed.

    Chicken Tostada, Breve Latte, chips & salsa, glass of water
    G L.

    This was my first time dining here and it definitely won't be my last. Upon entry, I was promptly greeted by the hostess Brooke and Barista/main man Kevin. This sort of reception and ambience doesn't exist in many restaurants these days. To experience this has renewed my optimism for dining out and trying new places. The menu offers a variety of Mexican cuisine, but is streamlined and easy to decipher and order from. I wound up getting a Breve Latte and the Tostada salad with grilled chicken along with a side of chips and salsa. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and look forward to dining here again.

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    Tina H.

    It was busy but they got us in pretty quickly. I had no idea they have a taco Tuesday menu. A lot of people did so come early. It's nice there, they had heaters on the patio outside. Food was great. Loved it!

    Capuccino

    Best coffee in Newport Beach! Excellent dark roast coffee and espresso, Todos has even surpassed Blue Bottle Coffee! The cappuccinos are even better than Kean's. People don't even realize it since it's branded as a Mexican restaurant. Kevin, Matt, Sandra, and the entire crew that work in the morning have cultivated a great coffee and breakfast culture for locals and visitors on the island. It feels like time with family at Todos, with amazing coffee!

    Tortilla Soup
    Kevin B.

    First time here. Stopped in specifically for the tortilla soup and would have to say was one of best I've had! Recommend to anyone who enjoys tortilla soup. Nice outdoor seating - beautiful day after a good rain so no complaints.

    Chicken taquitos
    Monic T.

    The restaurant is located in a corner next to beautiful small houses in a quiet street down Balboa. From the outside looks very promising, it even has an outside patio, with a lovely bar in the back. The hostess was very friendly, in the other hand our waiter seemed to be in a rush at all times. The food was 3/5 chips and salsa were really good. The queso fundido was a complete failure it seems more like cheese soup more than anything. My chicken flautas were delicious and so it was the tacos. This place probably is a hit or miss depending on your expectations. Probably if we had a better server i will have rate it 4 stars instead of three.

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    Great find on Balboa. Chips great. Pacific on tap. All the food was gourmet mexican and delicious

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    Worst coffee drinks ever! Coffee drinks and Matcha are the worse I have ever had. It used to be better not sure what happened!

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    Breakfast burrito with bacon. Perfect. Great service in a quiet weekend late morning

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    LOVE the taquitos! Great location on Balboa Island and super cute atmosphere with in and out seating!

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    Nothing special. Coffee and muffin. Great location and cute place. Maybe lunch and dinner is better... hopefully ‍

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