Taco Rosa

13792 Jamboree Rd, Irvine
(714) 505-6080

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S Ryder (Fairydust)

The only reason I didnt give this place 5 stars is because of the smell. It smells like baked azz. The Rosa bowl is the best dish. The carne asada is good, the chicken and cheese enchilada are good especially when you substitite the red or green sauce with the lime white sauce (same sauce they put on the lobster enchilada). The horchata is tasty.

Dannie Arellano

Great experience! This is the perfect spot right next to the movie theater, its the perfect place to stop by to eat before a movie. This is real mexican food!

Alan

Always a wonderful experience. Servers were great and friendly, food was great.

Lisa Tolen

Perfect location for a quiet lunch meeting during the week. Service was great. Tacos and bean dip awesome.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Combo 2, Asada Taco, Blackened Chicken

Phil C

I've dined at Taco Rosa a few times, and it's always been a good time. The atmosphere is great, and the food and drinks are tasty. Self-described as "Contemporary Mexico City cuisine." Taco Rosa offers some delicious variations of familiar Mexican fare.

My recent orders have been tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. They were all delicious, and the preparation and presentation made them look appetizing. The quesadillas were filled with more than just cheese and protein, which was a nice touch and something different.

Although not complimentary, the crispy chili limon chips came with three dipping sauces—smooth bean, red salsa, and jalapeño salsa. We paid $6 for the chips and salsas, and they provided two sets for our table and refills on chips.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available with a few tvs to watch sports. During the day, you can see the details of Mexican decor and well-built furniture. In the evening, the mood is a little dark but cozy.

The staff was good, and our server was attentive, checked on us regularly, and refilled any needed water and sodas. Our food also came out promptly and hot.

My only concern is the prices, as with most dine-in restaurants of late. Although the food and vibes are good, my budget won't let me dine here often. We reserve visits for special occasions or a dining splurge.

Parking: Plenty of parking, but there is still heavy construction as of 7/21/24.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Churros, Asada Taco, Steak, Calamari Tacos, Al Pastor, Burrito

Chris Le

One of our favorite places to eat in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thomas Hughes

Horrible place. Takes hours to be seated and served.

GeO

The entire experience was wonderful. My only irk, small side of guacamole, was definitely made with old avocados ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

David Harlow

Great place to enjoy good Mexican cuisine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

michelle rohn

Terrible! The food was basic at best and the server was a rude, grouchy man. After we waited for our server for almost ten minutes in an uncrowded restaurant, he couldn't careless that we were there to celebrate our daughter's birthday. He just asked how many orders of chips we wanted because they are $6 an order. The next server that walked up asked if we wanted the dessert menu to order her something for her birthday. Rude, over priced, and the food was okay. Not the same Taco Rosa! Waste of time and money!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ana Montgomery

Wanting to relax and have a well-prepared lunch we chose Taco Rosa Mexican Cuisine at the Market Place (the shopping center that I call the purple flags) in Irvine CA. Since they had just opened we had the place to ourselves and within a few minutes several groups arrived making it a lovely and happy experience. Our food was delicious and beautifully presented. And around us that same joy and oooh haaa was heard so I guess everyone was pleased with their food selections too..

My Chicken Fajitas were abundant with perfectly sautéed bell peppers , onions and fabulous seasonings, just enough beans, and perfectly cooked ? rice. My husband enjoyed his ‘must have’ Ceviche, stating the quality and quantity were just right. The prices are reasonable so with a beer and tip our lunch was under $65.00 USD

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J S

First time here and I have to say the staff and service was great..the food was amazing everything we ordered was delicious food here It's very good recommend when you around the city of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ray Chung

Great Mexican restaurant in Irvine, CA. Very very reasonable price and great taste!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Morgan

Food was ok. Drinks were ok. Price was fairly high. Maybe I'm just grumpy because it was 90 degrees and management decided to be frugal and not run the AC. Even sitting outside with those slow overhead fans barely alleviated much. Soured the experience. So who knows if it was actually good or not. I was way to hot to focus on the experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Den “Fact based only” Don

Great seating area outside. Unfortunately. The food was below average and overpriced.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Steak, 2 Al Pastor Taco and 1 Secret Taco, Enchiladas Mexico City

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