This is a market with hot food and a couple of small tables in front of the store.
For all the taquerias in oc ie and east LA I've been to, their street tacos are hands down my favorite. Yes street tacos from a market better than most store front taquerias.
Their al pastor tacos are my favorite.
Generally nice folks...if you speak spanish. Sad to say that my wife who doesnt speak Spanish was treated poorly. Enough so that she will not eat from this spot.
Hay que tratar bien a todos, hablen oh no hablen en espanol.
Hopefully she'll gove them another go one day...maybe kist got someone on an off day.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Travis Biechele
Literally my favorite Mexican food in OC. It's a hole-in-the-wall carniceria + market, but it's $2.50 tacos are unreal good. Practice your Spank beforehand, because usually the counter service spwaks little to no English! I usually go for the carnitas or pollo, but the al pastor and carne asada is also stellar. Homemade salsa and limes complimentary, taste has you craving more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cesar Padilla
Horrible service at food counter
Service: 1
Mike Conley
I absolutely love the food here! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the food tastes incredibly fresh every time. The whole experience — from the people to the flavors — is always amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Lopez
This has been my go to meat market in Costa Mesa. They have other items that you can conveniently pick up for last minute carne asadas or if you’re cooking up an authentic Mexican meal and need an ingredient.
I usually stop by Sunday around 3/4pm and it’s not very busy.
I stick to the diesmillo and pollo preparado, for my meal preps. Price fluctuates a bit, but I usually spend ~$50 a week on enough protein for my weekday meals.
They have warm food available as well, which I have tried. I ordered the enchiladas with mole sauce plate. They were good, but not great.
I’ll continue to support this small Mexican business over the larger chains. 🇲🇽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mando Morales Jr.
This is a classic Costa Mesa local spot 👌🏽🇲🇽🇺🇸👏🔥🔥🔥🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose R Gonzalez
The cashier she always in a bad mood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jose Orozco
Old lady Cashier rude as hell, all I wanted was medicine , didn’t except attitude. Just go to Mercado probably will be out of business soon either way ❤️
Service: 1
inspo bug
Cashier Lady is rude and unprofessional, never coming back.
Been here a few times. A co-worker has talked about how big the tacos were, so of course I had to try it. First time there, I ordered 1 carnitas taco. This taco was huge, and came stacked with carnitas, onions and cilantro, you can make a few tacos out of one tbh. Of course after this visit I shared it with my carpool buddy and he suggested we stop by for 1 taco. I suggested carnitas so we both ordered one. He loved it so much, he suggested we come back the next day and try the burrito, I was all for it. We both ordered the carne asada and as was the same with the tacos, this burrito was stacked with meat, beans, rice, onion and cilantro. Includes a small salad (I think the dressing is crema or a form of sour cream) and red and green salsa. I don't live nearby but will definitely stop by and catch some food on the way to the beach, as it's right near the beach! The place is also a market with fresh meat, produce and hot food by the pound. The menu offers burritos, tacos, tortas, soups, taquitos and plates of various meat offerings. ♿ Accessible, although aisle are somewhat narrow.
This is a market with hot food and a couple of small tables in front of the store.
For all the taquerias in oc ie and east LA I've been to, their street tacos are hands down my favorite. Yes street tacos from a market better than most store front taquerias.
Their al pastor tacos are my favorite.
Generally nice folks...if you speak spanish. Sad to say that my wife who doesnt speak Spanish was treated poorly. Enough so that she will not eat from this spot.
Hay que tratar bien a todos, hablen oh no hablen en espanol.
Hopefully she'll gove them another go one day...maybe kist got someone on an off day.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Literally my favorite Mexican food in OC. It's a hole-in-the-wall carniceria + market, but it's $2.50 tacos are unreal good. Practice your Spank beforehand, because usually the counter service spwaks little to no English! I usually go for the carnitas or pollo, but the al pastor and carne asada is also stellar. Homemade salsa and limes complimentary, taste has you craving more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible service at food counter
Service: 1
I absolutely love the food here! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the food tastes incredibly fresh every time. The whole experience — from the people to the flavors — is always amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has been my go to meat market in Costa Mesa. They have other items that you can conveniently pick up for last minute carne asadas or if you’re cooking up an authentic Mexican meal and need an ingredient.
I usually stop by Sunday around 3/4pm and it’s not very busy.
I stick to the diesmillo and pollo preparado, for my meal preps. Price fluctuates a bit, but I usually spend ~$50 a week on enough protein for my weekday meals.
They have warm food available as well, which I have tried. I ordered the enchiladas with mole sauce plate. They were good, but not great.
I’ll continue to support this small Mexican business over the larger chains. 🇲🇽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a classic Costa Mesa local spot 👌🏽🇲🇽🇺🇸👏🔥🔥🔥🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cashier she always in a bad mood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Old lady Cashier rude as hell, all I wanted was medicine , didn’t except attitude. Just go to Mercado probably will be out of business soon either way ❤️
Service: 1
Cashier Lady is rude and unprofessional, never coming back.
Cashier was rude , very disrespectful
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Kind and wonderful staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tacos
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Burrito, Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Burrito, Combination Plate with Carnitas
The coolest food in Costa Mesa
Very delicious food!
Been here a few times. A co-worker has talked about how big the tacos were, so of course I had to try it. First time there, I ordered 1 carnitas taco. This taco was huge, and came stacked with carnitas, onions and cilantro, you can make a few tacos out of one tbh. Of course after this visit I shared it with my carpool buddy and he suggested we stop by for 1 taco. I suggested carnitas so we both ordered one. He loved it so much, he suggested we come back the next day and try the burrito, I was all for it. We both ordered the carne asada and as was the same with the tacos, this burrito was stacked with meat, beans, rice, onion and cilantro. Includes a small salad (I think the dressing is crema or a form of sour cream) and red and green salsa. I don't live nearby but will definitely stop by and catch some food on the way to the beach, as it's right near the beach! The place is also a market with fresh meat, produce and hot food by the pound. The menu offers burritos, tacos, tortas, soups, taquitos and plates of various meat offerings.
♿ Accessible, although aisle are somewhat narrow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Burrito, Carnitas Burrito
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