Ordered a shrimp tostada that came with no shrimp. Ordered a shrimp burrito as well and when got home and opened it, it was fish. Went back to see if they could correct my order and received attitude.
Joe Morris
Friendly workers. Food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Gwinn
Machaca breakfast burrito is amazing, everything good especially salsa bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Burrito
Carl Perkins
Very authentic and fabulous food. People are very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Hugh V.
Tonight I ordered from my favorite local., but tonight the food was the best I've ever had. Fantastic. Food was great before but now it's at next level.
Melanie B.
Im a vegan, so I was elated to walk by and see they were selling vegan tamales! I ordered half a dozen ($15, a fair price). And they were great! I always say a bad tamal is one thats dry, but these were moist. Inside were veggies like corn, peas, and maybe potato? Nonetheless, delicious. My only suggestion would be to try including soy chorizo inside to give it a more familiar texture and to help hold the veggies together. Overall would recommend!
Michael V.
Good tacos with lots of protein options. I love the al pastor and carnitas occasionally adding a chicken to mix it up. I normally order the soft tacos. Delicious salsa bar options. The roasted Chipotle always makes its' way onto my tacos. The red salsas are fantastic and pair perfectly with the fresh tortilla chips. Great Mex was one of my dad's favorite places for tacos. The original location in Balboa right by the pier. The food is the same at the Costa Mesa location and I don't have to fight the peninsula traffic. The major downside to this location is that the parking lot has tiny spaces and very few spots so parking is always a challenge. But the tacos are well worth the effort. Beer on tap and bottles available. The Balboa location has margaritas, I'm not sure about the Costa Mesa restaurant. Taco Tuesday is a big hit and the prices are very reasonable. Service is always very friendly in my experience. Cheerful register attendants take your order and give you your drinks. Find a seat and they'll bring your food to the table. Outdoor seating is available in Costa Mesa, Balboa has big windows that face the sidewalk which are open in nice weather. They offer catering services which I haven't tried but am confident would be quality considering everything else that I have had at Great Mex. Family friendly restaurants where you will see diners of ages 2 to 82. Often with several generations of families enjoying meals together.
Devan M.
Best tacos ever. Went here for the first time and I was surprised at how packed it was. I get it now.
Jeanette Sanchez
I like it but is very strange you don't know how to do potato's fried tacos,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Jessica M.
This has been a staple taco Tuesday location for my boyfriend and I. We order take out often, it's affordable and the quality is great. I love the green salsa and pickled carrots at the salsa bar. My favorite taco is the fried fish taco on flour. Service is quick and easy, and the restaurant is a little tight for seating - but they do have a small patio to get away from the ordering crowd. I highly recommend this place.
I am a regular here and I refuse to go anywhere else around town. They treat me like family and I always feel good leaving here with the food and the customer service. Can't beat twice a week taco deals and beer deals. Authentic food is always the best with authentic people
Dustin Powell
Food is good. But they do not listen when given special requests (i.e. no potatoes)
Ordered a shrimp tostada that came with no shrimp. Ordered a shrimp burrito as well and when got home and opened it, it was fish. Went back to see if they could correct my order and received attitude.
Friendly workers. Food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Machaca breakfast burrito is amazing, everything good especially salsa bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Burrito
Very authentic and fabulous food. People are very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Tonight I ordered from my favorite local., but tonight the food was the best I've ever had. Fantastic. Food was great before but now it's at next level.
Im a vegan, so I was elated to walk by and see they were selling vegan tamales! I ordered half a dozen ($15, a fair price). And they were great! I always say a bad tamal is one thats dry, but these were moist. Inside were veggies like corn, peas, and maybe potato? Nonetheless, delicious. My only suggestion would be to try including soy chorizo inside to give it a more familiar texture and to help hold the veggies together. Overall would recommend!
Good tacos with lots of protein options. I love the al pastor and carnitas occasionally adding a chicken to mix it up. I normally order the soft tacos. Delicious salsa bar options. The roasted Chipotle always makes its' way onto my tacos. The red salsas are fantastic and pair perfectly with the fresh tortilla chips. Great Mex was one of my dad's favorite places for tacos. The original location in Balboa right by the pier. The food is the same at the Costa Mesa location and I don't have to fight the peninsula traffic. The major downside to this location is that the parking lot has tiny spaces and very few spots so parking is always a challenge. But the tacos are well worth the effort. Beer on tap and bottles available. The Balboa location has margaritas, I'm not sure about the Costa Mesa restaurant. Taco Tuesday is a big hit and the prices are very reasonable. Service is always very friendly in my experience. Cheerful register attendants take your order and give you your drinks. Find a seat and they'll bring your food to the table. Outdoor seating is available in Costa Mesa, Balboa has big windows that face the sidewalk which are open in nice weather. They offer catering services which I haven't tried but am confident would be quality considering everything else that I have had at Great Mex. Family friendly restaurants where you will see diners of ages 2 to 82. Often with several generations of families enjoying meals together.
Best tacos ever. Went here for the first time and I was surprised at how packed it was. I get it now.
I like it but is very strange you don't know how to do potato's fried tacos,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burrito
This has been a staple taco Tuesday location for my boyfriend and I. We order take out often, it's affordable and the quality is great. I love the green salsa and pickled carrots at the salsa bar. My favorite taco is the fried fish taco on flour. Service is quick and easy, and the restaurant is a little tight for seating - but they do have a small patio to get away from the ordering crowd. I highly recommend this place.
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Food was disgusting.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I am a regular here and I refuse to go anywhere else around town. They treat me like family and I always feel good leaving here with the food and the customer service. Can't beat twice a week taco deals and beer deals. Authentic food is always the best with authentic people
Food is good. But they do not listen when given special requests (i.e. no potatoes)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Great hole in the wall type of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Taco, Nachos, Chips And, Salsa, Burrito, California Burrito
Authentic food and flavor! Small place but worth going. Guacamole is excellent and bunuelitos are super good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mexican Taco, Guacamole, Chips And, Salsa, Burrito