Mexican Restaurants near Ladera Ranch

“BEST brunch in town! The employees are so friendly. The cocktails are delish! It’s our favorite weekend tradition.“

“Tacos were pretty good, nothing too crazy but definitely satisfied my needs for food! Loved the variety of sauces and condiments they have! The tiger nut horchata was really good! Would definitely come back if I’m in the area looking for some good Mexican food! Worker at the front was super nice and gave us a free drink on the house!“

“Taco Tuesday delivered.Got like 6 tacos and 4 taquitos for under $20. Each one was $1.75.The onions, cilantro, carnitas, pastor, and chicken all tasted perfect. Service was good too.Only thing this place needs is updates to the interior, maybe some fresh paint and some new decor and it’d really shine. But I came for cheap yummy tacos for taco Tuesday and they delivered.“

“Decided to stop here for a burrito before a long work day and was delighted with this place! I came 10 minutes late to pick up my order and they waited for me to get there before putting the ice in my coffee. The breakfast burrito I am almost confident is one of the best I've had. I will certainly be back!“

“We were in the area vacationing from Washington state and wanted mexican food. We saw the great reviews so thought we'd try. Our server Tikio was so kind and genuinely joyfull. He recommend the " Tres Amigos". O.M.G!!! I'm not exaggerating. Hands down the best mexican dish we've ever had . The chili Relano and enchilada just melt in your mouth. Can't wait till we come back down so we can come back. Thank you Tikio and all the other El Zarandeado staff that made us feel so welcome“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“Delicious… go there!!!! Eat!!! Drink!!!“

“Very well managed and great food.“

“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“The BEST kept secret around!!!“

“El Adobe exceeded our expectations for our wedding day! Sianna and Danny were invaluable in planning our perfect celebration, expertly managing everything from venue layout to guest dietary needs. They took care of us from day one: we had a delicious food tasting session, a his & her special cocktail selection session, and table/venue layout session. The bar and catering staff were exceptional, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the delicious food. We loved using the charming Casita for preparations, which also provided a stunning backdrop for photos. El Adobe offers an unbeatable combination of quality, affordability, and attention to detail. If you're looking for a wedding venue that will make your special day truly unforgettable, look no further than El Adobe!“

“I love going to this place. Their food is some of the best in the area. Staff is always nice, and the food is very authentic. Their salsa bar is very clean, and the music choice is great.
Yareli was our server and she took great care of us !“

“We love the food and everyone there“

“Excellent experience here at this Mexican restaurant right next to sprouts!Inside and outside seating available. We came on a Friday around 12:30 pm. Not busy. Plenty of seats available.Loved the decorations and attention to detail. Very clean restaurant inside. Good atmosphere.Estella was such an excellent staff member. Very friendly, very helpful, very polite, and very helpful as I was trying to figure out what to eat.For our 1st time there, it was a great choice. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, great flavor.Plenty of parking.“

“Great place and pretty authentic food and top margaritas.“

“The food was good and they had an outside patio that allowed my family and me to celebrate my brother's birthday without being confined to a large room filled with people where none of us could talk or enjoy each other's company. And though packed with people, we did not wait for a table for more than 5 minutes. It was a great birthday celebration with good food and great service! Thanks Franco's!

Vegetarian options: Could have most dishes made without the meat“

“Great place. Hilda was so sweet. The lunch special was a good deal. I had the spinach enchilada which was delicious and the horchata was very good. Many places don't have horchata so I appreciate that they do. They have outdoor seating and the shopping center is nice with plenty of parking. Will go back again.“

“Excellent food and good service.“

“A wonderful evening at Todos Santos with my wife. We were greeted by Daniel the owner and chef extraordinare who took us to a very nice table in the outside patio. We started off with drinks which were made by one of our favorite bartenders Jaime! The other bartender of choice is Francisco who had the day off. Kenya was our waiter and was superb, very personable and professional. We each ordered the appetizer salad which were so good. We spoke with Daniel about the fresh fish and decided on the Sea Bass for my wife and I ordered the Salmon and lobster plate. These two dishes were amazing upon presentation and even tastier than they looked lol. I must say since we began dining at Todos Santos from when Daniel took over this place has blossomed this restaurant into the best Mexican cuisine in Orange County. With multiple awards to his credit Daniel has new menu items that he creates regularly and now opens after hours on Tuesdays and Fridays with a DJ and dance floor. On Saturday and Sunday the restaurant serves breakfast from 10 am to 2 pm and the dishes are delicious. Make a reservation and ask for Daniel. Let him know George sent you. Great place, great food and amazing people! Highly recommended“

“This place is awesome. We had chicken and steak Build your own tacos. Everyone loved it! We will definitely be back!! Thank you for making My Dad’s 95th great!!!“

“The BEST kept secret around!!!“

“Large portions, adoring staff, and super clean restaurant! My boss and I ate here around 8 pm on a quiet night.

The chips and salsa was amazing right off the bat. My boss had the fish taco with an enchilada and was thrilled with it. I had the Chile verde chicken, and I have to say, it was the best chile verde I've ever had! She ordered 3 beers and said they were delicious and tasted clean.

We watched the wait staff clean the bottoms of the barstools and the beer lines. This place is so clean and welcoming. Our wait staff kept calling us mamacita and honey bunny, we loved it!“

“When you’re driving with no destination and you're hungry, this place does not disappoint. It's a gem. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It's clean with modern decor, good atmosphere, and amazing food.

Their carne asada taco was bursting with flavor. The meat was so tender. One serving of taco is overflowing with meat and veggies but mostly meat. The tortilla can barely hold the meat. They have a salsa bar to your hearts content. Two tacos, and I was full. I regret that I didn't order their fish taco, but I'll save that for my next visit.

Their service is also a breath of fresh air. You can just leave your plates after for their staff to clean, unlike most comparable restaurants.“

“Service efficient and friendly. Delicious chips and dips. Veggie fajitas and grilled chicken outstanding. Dishes were very hot.

Vegetarian options: Veggie fajitas with grilled squash and peppers. Delightful.

Dietary restrictions: Veggi friendly“

“I tried their Baja fish tacos and taquitos platter, and both were absolutely delicious! The service was very quick, and our food arrived in no time. It's a cute little restaurant with a great atmosphere. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.“

“Excellent service and the best Mexican food in Laguna!“

“Vegetarian options: Chili relleno w/o carnitas, vegetable enchiladas (delish), vegetarian burritos and tacos. The bean dip and the salsa dip are both excellent. Guacamole is fresh and outstanding.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of choices and they ask you as you are seated if you have any allergies.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are ramps for access. There are two ramps.“

“Our Women's Group meets there monthly and we always have fabulous service and the food is delicious!! They bring out the entire staff to sing, dance & play instruments for Birthday's and gift framed photos. Fun, family atmosphere!!!!“

“Been here many times: food is always great, service sometimes varies. However, tonight Jacob was our server and it was the first time ever where the great food was matched by exceptional service!!! Hire more people like him!
Thanks Puesto’s and Jacob!“

“Such a great atmosphere and delicious food thoughtfully made with great taste, love and presentation.“

“Traditional style. A great hang.“

“This wonderful little restaurant is the gem of South Laguna. if you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop by and try it out! The food is delicious and they offer a wide variety of dishes. I've been going there with my wife for over 20 years and never once had a bad meal. Papa's is also one of the best take outs in Laguna Beach“

“Delicious food and great scenery“

“Great place and pretty authentic food and top margaritas.“

“The Chile Relleno Burrito!!! Oh and Horchata!!!“

“Love it. Will be next Tuesday“

“Very pleasing atmosphere calm peaceful elegant great peace of mind I enjoyed my food there and drinks are great as well“

“Definitely authentic food. Service was fantastic. Friendly staff. Only disappointment are refills on soda are charged at a dollar each. When it costs less than 2 cents to fill up a soda and I spend almost $45 for my family's food, I think one refill should be free.“

“Mission Viejo, CA , Baja Fresh on Alicia is a terrific place to order takeout or eat in. I've used them for family catering as well as work groups. The food is plentiful with something for everyone.Great fresh food. Ordered by phone. Willing to customize meals. The people were friendly and efficient and the order was checked and complete.“

“Staff is very attentive and the food is excellent.“

“The best food in Laguna Beach.“

“Great tacos, one of my favorite places. Comes with free chips and is always tasty. Carne asada is my favourite here, but they have a very wide selection. Taco Tuesday is $1.75 (up from $1). Tacos still taste the same but idk if it's worth it anymore to be honest.“

“Food was delicious. I ordered items a la carte and got a lot of food. They get very busy but the wait was worth it and the prices were good. The only thing were the taquitos, they were a little bit hard but the enchiladas and refried beans made up for the one less star rating. The staff was very friendly.“

“LOVEE THIS PLACE!!! the service was amazing and food was delicious. I ordered the enchilada with veggies and my bf got the mani mahi burrito, absolutely delicious. the employee working there at the time was very kind and helpful. this place has such a nice welcoming attitude. the mahi mani fish was amazing, fully cooked and flavorful.

Vegetarian options: You can change a lot of the dishes to vegetarian“

“Awesome atmosphere and amazing staff!!“

“I highly recommend this place. I love the atmosphere and the hospitality is awesome. We had a great time yesterday. I would go back over and over again. They have such large menu options.“

“Steak quesadilla was extremely chewy and greasy so I sent it back and still got charged for it. Took 30 minutes to receive check and 15 minutes to get credit card back when it was not even that busy“

“Awesome food!! Been visiting (I’m from Chicago) since my daughters family moved to CA and discovered in 2008. I love the Mama Avila soup, very hearty and so delicious. There’s nothing that I’ve tried that I didn’t like. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Everything is amazing A-Z from staff to food to service! Food is delicious and most importantly dessert can’t forget that. I am a huge fan of their taco with choice of meat and horchata, flan , churros. Best Mexican authentic restaurant in town WAY TO GO!!! if you wanna try you will say many thanks to “