El Cortez Mexican Restaurant
28971 Golden Lantern A101, Laguna Niguel
(949) 495-4808
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'El Cortez' Combination Taco Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Bean and Cheese Burrito with Rice
Discovery Burrito Deluxe
Chips & Salsa Refills
Camarones A la Diabla
Chips and Salsa
Modelo Especial
Fajitas for Two
Queso Fundido
Refried Beans
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I won't call it bad, however, I wouldn't order it again
I ordered a pork tamale and a carne asada burrito
The tamale was bad, the masa was soggy and crumbly, the meat wasn't bad sauce was minimal but not bad as well
7/10
If the masa was better this could have potential
2nd was the wet burrito with asada.(discovery burrito)
The meat was a 6/10 (could use more flavor)
The...
I ordered a pork tamale and a carne asada burrito
The tamale was bad, the masa was soggy and crumbly, the meat wasn't bad sauce was minimal but not bad as well
7/10
If the masa was better this could have potential
2nd was the wet burrito with asada.(discovery burrito)
The meat was a 6/10 (could use more flavor)
The...
Everything we had was fantastic. Complimentary chips and freshly made Pico de Gallo salsa. We ordered the guacamole appetizer which came served in an eatible tortilla bowl. I ordered the Carnitas Jolisco and, I must say, it was seasoned perfectly, not dried out, and topped with diced white onion and chopped cilantro. My pops ordered the Chile Verde, and he couldn't stop talking about it. And for dessert we ordered Churros, and those came with whipped cream on the side. It...
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