Mexican Restaurants near Ladera Ranch

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

“Excellent service and excellent prices - can't remember the last time I paid less than $9 for a full lunch. And it wasn't even Taco Tuesday. Also the server remembered my name even after I left 90 min later. They even threw in some free tortilla chips After I have been sitting for a while working. So fantastic all around. Thanks!“

“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.“

“Very well managed and great food.“

“I don’t think I’ve ever loved a restaurant as much as I love this place. The food is absolutely beyond amazing and their chips and salsa are to die for. I probably come here at least once a week and I’ve never gotten sick of it nor will I ever.“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“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“

“The best tacos I've ever had. Lots of fresh meat and they weren't dry like the kind at a more popular restaurant. The best deals are on Tuesday. We will definitely be going back for more. This place is great and I want to try their other items.“

“Oh. My. God!!!! Bomb!!!! I order chips & guacamole, asada taco & pollo asado burrito. The minute I tried the chips i knew. The tacos was sooo good. Next time im going to get an asada burrito. The chicken was good but the asada was where it’s at. The salsas were very tasty! I’m glad I tried a variety of them. I think my favorite was the creamy cilantro. My only regret is not ordering a single flour tortilla on the side so I can take it home & add some butter & I should’ve gotten the churros. Next time for sure!“

“The food is delicious and the staff is always friendly and attentive! My go to order is the chicken burrito but their homemade tortilla chips are also a star of the show. I have recommended this place to friends and family in the area and now they’re fans as well.“

“It was fantastic! Amazing craft cocktails I've never had anything like before. Food was also fantastic. Local fish, local produce, how can you go wrong. Get the Tessie for a drink, amazing cocktail ?“

“They catered our monthly event we call "Together" at Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills last night and all of their food was fabulous! I wish I had known about them for my upcoming Fiesta event in May at my mobile home park. Well I know who will be catering it next year: TB!!!😋🥰😃“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

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

“Excellent food and good service.“

“Delicious food and amazing service! Thank you“

“El Adobe is now our go to Mexican restaurant! The food, service and margaritas are great. We came in for early dinner on Monday and my dad and I shared the rib special which was meant for two. It was more than enough so we had leftovers the next day. Even after warming the ribs in the air fryer, it was still moist and tasty. My husband enjoyed steak tacos with rice and refried beans. Another plus is ambience of a historic restaurant. The place is well maintained and there's also parking in the back.“

“Absolute S tier Mexican restaurant that family owned and operated. The chips and salsa are made in house, and the bean dip is absolutely amazing. The Carmelita combination is the best value, and allows you to try so many different items which are all delicious. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere is amazing overseeing the lake.“

“restaurant worth together🥰🥰“

“One of the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to. Food was pretty amazing and great beer!! I will def go back. 🤤😁“

“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“

“On a warm day with a slight breeze the outdoor seating is the way to go! Indoor can get a bit noisy.

That aside, the food was excellent and I'm definitely going back to try some of the other items on the menu. The blackened salmon taco is a definite repeat.

You have to order at a counter and the food is brought out to your numbered table - they do bus the tables after you are done. There is no continuing table service - you get your own sauces, water, cutlery...“

“Everything was so fresh and wonderful here! The staff was friendly and attentive, excellent service and delicious food. I recommend the crispy taco plate (hot and crispy) with the short ribs. YUM! Will tell our friends about this place, amazing!“

“Traditional style. A great hang.“

“The best food in Laguna Beach.“

“I like Nono's Affordable Mexican food, and a front patio to also eat at. I like there enchiladas, tostados, tacos.“

“My bf and I are staying in the area and randomly stumbled upon this place while walking. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious. Super cute, cozy vibes. You can tell there are some regulars that come here. Service was fantastic. All the staff were so warm and welcoming. We were seated right away. There’s bar seating available as well. The food was delicious!This is definitely a hidden gem.

Food review:

Cadillac Margarita: (5/5) Yumm! Super strong but pretty pricey. Each drink was $18 and it wasn’t listed on the menu.

Carne asada burrito: (4/5) My bf devoured it! He said it was very tender and yummy! It comes with side of guac too which is nice.

Chicken enchilada & al pastor taco combo: (5/5) You definitely get bang for your buck with the portions. The rice and beans were yummy and come topped with cheese! The chicken and al pastor were both tender and flavorful.“

“Taco Tuesday was the bomb!! 💣 😋 🙌 We had crispy chicken and shredded beef... The service was sweet and friendly ❤️ 🕊 🌮 I will definitely be coming back again! The margarita 🍹 was tasty abd strong. Very happy Franco's! Thank you! 🙏“

“I tried their “Dos Enchiladas Rojas” with black beans, Salsa Mango and Pico de Gallo sauces. It’s apart of their new $10 bundle deals. I’d say the Enchilades were very good. The chicken was a little burned. But eating the Enchilada with beans and chips really helped bring all the flavor together. I truly enjoyed this meal!

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“Amazing taco 🌮 experience“

“What yummy delicious juicy chicken!“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“Great food and incredible service. We recently moved to the area from another part of OC and were delighted to discover a place with such delicious and authentic food close to us. The service has also been great eat time we’ve come. Once we even arrived as they were closing up and they offered to keep the kitchen open and serve us.“

“They catered our monthly event we call "Together" at Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills last night and all of their food was fabulous! I wish I had known about them for my upcoming Fiesta event in May at my mobile home park. Well I know who will be catering it next year: TB!!!😋🥰😃“

“Good Food! Good service. 👍“

“If I could give 10 stars they would get it! I rarely go online to write a review, and if I do it’s because I had a horrible experience. I wrote a positive review maybe twice in my life here’s my third. Start with the cashier, I really can’t say I ever had anyone serve me with a better attitude than the guy who helped me and I say right by the register and he kept that amazing attitude with all customers. At first I had 3 chicken tacos from the taco Tuesday deal (which I might say isn’t cheap, but quality costs) which were surprisingly good because I don’t love shredded chicken. The chicken was so good I decided to get an asada one as well just to make sure they really are as good as it seems. They crushed it, asada taco came to over 7$ after taxes and it glad to say I’ll be happy to pay that price anytime anywhere to get that same taco!“

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

“Always amazing food and Staff“

“Great service and very clean“

“I'm an LCAD student and this is my go-to emergency lunch spot between classes! The food is delicious, affordable, and made very quickly, so I can get it in my lunch break. I highly recommend La Sirena to students, tourists, and residents!!“

“My go-to taqueria in south OC. A plethora of homemade salsas, personal bags of chips go with every meal. They often have eacabeche carrots and limes that you just have to ask for, but no extra charge. All of the employees are warm and inviting and very helpful. I LOVE PERLAS!!!!!!! Ps get the chicken mole soft tacos on taco Tuesday, you will not regret it!!!!“

“We celebrated an early Mother’s Day Saturday evening. Outstanding👏😎flavors, presentation, dessert, cocktails/ vibes..And our waiter(Luca) was personable , fun.“

“This place is hands down one of my favorite restaurants. The food is superior to any Mexican restaurant around. The owners are incredible and so kind to the customers. Staff is always on it and working hard. They’re so sweet to my kids. The enchiladas Del Mar and chicken tortilla soup are INCREDIBLE! My husband recently declared that we need to have a set recurring Morena’s night from now on because it’s just so good! Can’t wait to go back! We always leave incredibly full and happy 🙂“

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

“La Fiesta is a quentacential Mexican Restaurant, family owned & Operated, with the best chefs, recipes, daily fresh roasted salsa and best beans around So. Cal. The staff is the best at customer service & very friendly. You will love this place for the whole family!“

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

“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!!“

“This has got to be best deal for money in the area. My brother in law are out in the area on business. He basically is trying every combo over the last week. The bakery is also quite good. Cakes and pastries tasty like they have just the right amount of sugar to keep slightly sweet and enjoyable.“