If you're looking for authentic Tijuana-style tacos, Bandito's Taqueria in Downtown Santa Ana is a…read moremust visit! From the moment you walk in, you can tell they take pride in serving fresh, flavorful, and authentic Mexican food. The tacos are absolutely delicious, packed with perfectly seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and served on handmade pink tortillas that taste just like the street tacos you'd find in TJ. Every bite is full of flavor, and the quality of the ingredients really stands out. The service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Everything was clean, and the staff made us feel right at home. Whether you're craving traditional tacos or just looking for a great spot to grab a meal, Bandito's Taqueria delivers on taste, quality, and authenticity. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for some of the best TJ-style tacos in Orange County! Highly recommended!

PREMISE: I went here on a Tuesday night with a group of 10 friends…read more WAIT TIME: Not long! You order at the counter and then you can rather take it to go or sit in their restaurant. There's plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. Food came relatively quickly as well for all of us, and drinks came out right away. Wait was maybe 5-10 minutes but all the food was freshly made! FOOD: They don't have too big of a menu, but that's not bad. I tried the carne asada, el pastor, and the mushroom tacos + queso tacos. The tacos were a lot bigger than larger tacos, coming at roughly $4 per taco. I would recommend the queso tacos because i LOVE cheese but the regular tacos are good. The quesadillas were very filling and there was a lot to them as well if you want something that'll fill you up more than a taco. SERVICE: Service was good. Everyone who helped us was very nice. PARKING: There is street parking and parking lots around the area for you to walk in--all of which are paid parking. You can use an app for the lots or use coins for the street parking. I've gone here during the day and night and I haven't had any issues with parking at all. INTERIOR: The interior is very simple: warm tones with benches. If you have a big party, you most likely will have to split up between multiple tables. For us, a party of 10, we divided it between 4 and 6, though the 6 was a tight fit. BATHROOM: Clean. Nothing crazy when I went there. I'm pretty sure you can use the bathroom too even if you don't buy anything. LOCATION: This place is in downtown Santa Ana, so there are a lot of shops for you to look around, eat at, or shop at if you go during the day. Very fun to eat tacos here and then go on a walk afterwards :)) TLDR: A very good taco spot to go eat if you want good tacos. They're open till 10pm weekdays and midnight on weekends as well. Decent variety that's fresh and very flavorful

I've been going to tacos Manuel for years now maybe about around 2019-2020 Adam the son works…read moreupfront as cashier the staff there is always up beat with great attitude and smiles The truck is located on the side of superior market and easier to find it's next to Pollo Loco The truck it self offers tons of street parking never had a issue to grab a spot And as well when you order you're food there a large grass area with plenty of shade if you wanna sit there and eat I've personally tried About every protein they have to offer there But my go to is always asada and lengua (cow tongue's) You won't be disappointed at all the meat it's self is well seasoned with great flavor and the tacos are double wrapped

I came here on a Friday to pick up two burritos. I ordered a Carne Asada and a chicken burrito and…read morethe total came to under $20. The burritos are packed next to grilled vegetables which made the tortilla soggy (recommendation: separate the grilled vegetables from the burrito). The burritos was packed with ingredients but very bland. My husband said his chicken burrito was fine and would give it 3 out of 5 stars, too. They also offer 3 different sauces, too. Glad we tried it.

Best friggin burrito and quesatacos I've ever had (which is saying a lot since I'm from…read moreGuadalajara, home of burritos) Super recommend!

It's really hard for me to find a Mexican food place that I really love, but I can say that this is…read moreone of my favorite taco places (if not my favorite). I've been coming here consistently since September of 2025. The birria tacos have the perfect amount of meat and they are SO JUICY and the meat is clean (I don't like my meat to be too fatty) I also like to get their watermelon water and their churros because they don't over fry them to where they are hard to bite. The location itself could be better because it's literally on the side of a gas station and sometimes I have to go around the occasional sketchy person BUT if you're willing to overlook that (and not go alone) it's really a hidden gem. The service is always fast and the inside of the establishment is always clean and well kept and they even decorate for the holidays! I've brought about 6-7 different friends and they've all loved it also.

Hectic, borderline restaurant but food was good and filling service was fast potatoes amazingread more

I loveeee the cholo pizza and cebollas so much! They're my absolute favorites! The staff is also…read morevery friendly :)

I came here with my coworkers for lunch and so glad that we did. I'm disappointed that I have not…read morebeen here sooner! There is a decent size parking lot for Navarro's. It is next to a gas station. It looks like a pretty popular place during the lunch hour. It's a smaller place inside, but they do have an outdoor patio. We were able to find a small table, not too far from the front counter. Ordering at the front was easy. The staff was friendly and quick. We could see the cook grilling up the meats as we placed our order. There were at least five different salsas to choose from as well as cucumbers and a chili oil at the self-serve salsa bar. I noticed a customer in front of us ordered a kids plate which included two street tacos and rice and beans. That's what I ended up ordering with Carne Asada and chorizo. There were four or five proteins to choose from for the kids plate. I loved the grilled meats with the char flavor. It was delicious! Everything was well seasoned. I wish I would've ordered a third or maybe even a fourth taco because it was that good! I will definitely come back many times and it's going to be on our lunch rotation for sure.

I love Navarro's but they keep messing up my order. I ordered asada super fries with extra…read morejalapeños and added carnitas. It was all carnitas with no jalapeños whatsoever lol I thought maybe I ordered incorrectly but the printout matched my order. This isn't the first time this has happened, but I've also received the correct order from them before so I know they're capable of fulfilling the order. The food is good otherwise I wouldn't keep coming back but they only get one more shot from me

Taco Gutierrez you have my whole heart!…read more After having moved to Santa Ana last year this has become my go-to spot for tacos close by. It's hard to find a good Taco Tuesday but they do a great job helping the community and keeping the prices $1.50 for basic meats like pollo, asada, and al pastor. I personally love my lengua and this truck has some of the best I've tried! It is a bit pricier but definitely worth it given the taste/quality. A couple things about the condiments--green sauce is spicier than you think, red one is more of a salsa and not that hot. Radishes are unfortunately not very crunchy/juicy at this location so I don't get it as often as I would at other taco spots. If you're ever in a rush, they do phone orders AND DoorDash. I've done all the methods and quality stays up there each time! However, if you do wanna enjoy your tacos right after they're prepared, you can always sit at their tables next to the truck. They have quite a bit of dining space and I've never seen it too crowded to the point of having difficulty finding a spot to sit. In terms of finding the truck, you just need to turn into S Hathaway St. Very close to the train tracks. I park in any free space they have there, since the businesses are usually closed after 5pm (which is when the truck opens).

Came here on a Tuesday. Place wasn't too crowded and we were helped promptly…read more $1.50 tacos are a bargain these days, and they were reasonably sized. I got 3 asada and they were great! Small counter with radish, cucumber, and salsas as well as some Mexican lollipops (def took a few for the road) I definitely will be coming here on Tuesdays from now on!

Been to this place a few times, and have not left disappointed. The speed of service was top tier,…read moreand the wait for a burrito was minimal, less than 5 minutes. The salsa bar was out of this world , be careful though. You will feel the burn! Fuego Must try their pineapple salsa Lots of seating and good vibes all throughout the dining area.

We usually order food from this spot whenever we go to Twisted Tiki which is in the same…read moremarketplace. Tacompadre has tacos, burritos, quesotacos, alambre, loaded fries or nachos, and a few other miscellaneous items. They also have a good selection of proteins including asada, pastor, birria, chicken, chorizo, suadero, and conchinita, as well as a veggie option. The same space is shared with Mongiello's Pizza and Wings, and we ordered items from both menus at once at the register. We ordered our food to go to take to TT, but there is also a common dining area in the center of the market. My girlfriend had three tacos plate ($11.99), two pastor and one veggie. It comes with rice and beans, and we ordered a side of chips ($1.99). They have a self-serve station with utensils and several large covered steel containers of different salsas with small cups to fill. Each of the tacos have two tortillas, and she thought they were good, but she didn't care for the rice or beans. The chips were fine, and the two salsas we tried were good. Our food from both menus was ready pretty quickly, and the staff member was friendly.

Customer service was top tier. They made us feel really welcomed and taken care of! Vibe was great…read moreas soon as we came in. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to anyone looking for good food and great service

My husband and I were craving some tacos and decided give The Taco Connection a try. Thank God we…read moredid. everything we ordered was delicious and we would definitely come back. The ribeye papa locas was delicious and better than other places. Tacos were soo good and highly recommend trying the chorredas!

This place is a great place just reading the bad reviews other people left I just know there mad at…read morelife lol always friendly great food and fast not one complain I live 5 mins from here and I wouldn't go to no other taco/mexican spot this is the place to go you just can't hate on it my favorite thing to order is the asada fries super good ! And the workers are always on point with the great ambiance good place to go.

Taqueria El Gordito is one of my go-to late-night taco spots, especially after work--and it never…read moremisses. They're open until 3am, which already puts them in a clutch category. This is the kind of place you rely on when you need something solid, fast, and satisfying. My usual order is the asada or cabeza tacos--and they don't hold back. The tacos are big, flavorful, and consistently good every time. Every now and then I switch it up with the chile relleno burrito, which is also worth it. Everything I've had here hits. The salsa selection is solid too. They don't have it laid out anymore, but you can just ask at the counter--and they'll take care of you. They've always been cool about giving extra when needed. They've also got a good variety of drinks to go with it. I usually take my food to-go, but the outdoor patio is there if you want to sit and eat. Service is friendly, quick, and consistent--another reason I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable late-night taco spot that delivers on flavor and portion, this is it.

Been eating here 50 years! Traditional food, made RIGHT!…read more Love the carrots! Al Pastor is my go-to.

We come here a lot. However, they seem to have a big problem…read more Orders do not always get done correctly. We come in and get the same exact thing. Mojjara's We get the fried fish platter. My gets everything and I get the fish with rice only. We order them separate every time and the majority of the time they get my order wrong. Come on now, how hard is it when the person taking the order speaks perfect English and you still get the order wrong. Get better people.