50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Laguna Woods

“Very delicious food. Would recommend to everyone who loves Mexican food“

“Great food, good service, and an adequate atmosphere. A lot depends on what you're looking for—this is an order-at-the-counter-and-seat-yourself establishment—and, while the menu feels limited , the food is fresh and first rate! Clean and family-friendly, too. (No license for hard liquor, but wine, beer, and sangria are available.)“

“The main reason I came to this restaurant is because they are the closest location to me that has pulque (which was exceptional) and the service was incredibly kind! As for the for food, it was a touch on the bland side. Shout out to the tortillas though, they were fantastic.“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“The food was delicious and our server Ashton was incredible. We will be back soon❣️“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“Very well managed and great food.“

“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.“

“Very few places are as "on task" as these guys. If you're looking for executable innovation this might be your place.“

“Attention all Final Fantasy 14 fans: This place serves the Xibruq Pibil from the Dawntrails story quests! Its real name is Cochinita Pibil and it's great. You can experience what Koana & Wuk Lamat had here! Taco Tuesdays are $2.50/taco.

Parking: You pay by phone or app“

“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 !“

“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!“

“As always when dining at El Adobe in San Juan Capistrano, the food is excellent. The service is par none. We were there to celebrate Father's Day. The Father's Day specials looked awesome but we ordered off the regular menu, which is always great. Can't find a better place to eat Mexican food in Orange County.“

“Nice place to enjoy some food and drinks… Loved it’s ambiance and service.“

“Always my go when I'm in town. I grew up in the area and it's still the same amazing hole in the wall restaurant. Great service with friendly staff. Always fun to see the owner still working onsite. I dream of these crunchy chicken tacos and house green sauce. It's fabulous.“

“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“

“Great service and very clean“

“Their salsa roja is butthole burning hot 🔥 Pairs very well with their pizzabirria“

“Excellent food and good service.“

“great food good price will return again“

“me and my family had dinner here tonight, we were pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere in the restaurant. they had a live saxophone player, very nice and elegant gentlemen played beautifully! the servers were so nice they treat us like family! food was super delicious and the drinks were spot on! we enjoyed it so so much! thank you!“

“Welp! As the owner, I have to say it’s a sweet lil spot with great food on the weekends and a perfect spot to pick up anything you need during the week. A great getaway from the madness downtown and a place to reflect and be grateful.“

“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!!!😋🥰😃“

“What yummy delicious juicy chicken!“

“I think I just had three of the best tacos of 2024. I walked in here expecting things to be good l, but DAMN these were some delicious tacos. Quesabirria, fried fish, and grilled shrimp were unreal! Brought together with two perfect salsas, the tacos were flavorful, distinct, and filling. You don’t want to miss El Bandito.“

“Fast, friendly service! Delicious food!!“

“My daughter and I went here for the first time yesterday for lunch. I ordered the Tostada, which was fantastic! Really, the best one I had ever had anywhere. My daughter ordered the lunch special taco plate and I took the same order home to my husband. They both loved it and my husband was so impressed that we decided to go back soon.“

“Deliciousness!!!!!! Legit Mexican food.

Freshly made tortillas. This place is quite simply about the food. Bring a little patience for your food to be prepared. Also be patient with the old school vibes of how they calculate your costs, take your order, etc. For me, this added to the charm of this place.
Felt wonderful supporting a local business. Truly, great food!“

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

“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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“Went here for a quick lunch w a friend. In a very unassuming strip mall with plenty of parking (albeit narrow spots). They have loads of tables and chairs inside and a small patio area. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you in no time.

My friend got the ceviche which comes with a small basket of chips. It felt like it was missing something.... Salt? Lime? Citrus? All of the above?

I got a fish burrito bowl w blackened fish. This style was SO good. Spicy and fresh. The bowl was a little heavy on the rice. I definitely could have gone for more beans and way more lettuce but it wasn't bad.

They have a full salsa bar with really fresh pico and some spicy options which I really appreciated plus super juicy limes. It was awesome.

Would absolutely go back!!“

“Traditional style. A great hang.“

“What a great place for taco Tuesday! They have two types of Tuesday menus and I had the fish taco that ended at 5:30. I had two different ones and they were fabulous. Drinks go on all night and they were very good too. I will definitely be back.“

“Amazing service and food was great!!“

“BEST FISH TACOS !!! And spicey salsas are sooo good !!“

“First time trying a torta ahogada and it did not disappoint! My hands smelled like tomato for the next couple of hours but it was so worth it. Spice levels were great, and the onions were delicious. The bread soaked up the soup perfectly.

This place is cash only and there’s space to eat along the truck (standing), but no tables.“

“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.“

“Love it. Will be next Tuesday“

“The tacos were good, I got the azteca taco that had cecina with the cactus, the asada and cabeza. The cabeza was soft, the asada was ok the cecina was pretty good along with the catcus. The salsas were also decent. It's in a market station so you can grab your own drinks and snacks too.

The staff was nice and helpful with the choices on the menu. The seating is outside with a couple of propped umbrellas which is nice during the hot days. Overall decent place.“

“I ordered the Baja fish tacos and the Watermelon Margarita. The tacos were amazing and the Watermelon Margarita was one of the best I have ever had! 😎“

“Excellent food and service as well! The drinks were very tasty too!“

“My friends and I visited this Mexican restaurant for a weekend dinner, and it did not disappoint. Located in the Newport Hill Shopping Center, parking was plentiful, and the restaurant boasts a comfortable ambiance with ample seating—including patio options—and even a bar setup. The service staff were friendly, making our dining experience enjoyable from start to finish.

We started with the blackened chicken nachos, which came in a good portion loaded with cheese and meat, though the meat was a bit on the lighter side. For our mains, we ordered a variety of dishes including the tacos carnitas and steak, Rosa burrito, Rosa bowl, and the Rosa combo. The meat in each dish was delicious, with the steak taco standing out in particular, and the Rosa combo was both plentiful and satisfying.

Overall, this is a great spot to enjoy a taste of Mexican cuisine in a relaxed setting.“

“Awesome atmosphere and amazing staff!!“

“The owner was so down to earth. He loves his customer and welcome us sincerely. Food was soooooo good and ambiance perfect and cozy.“

“This place is fantastic! I had their Chicken Tortilla Soup and it had so many layers of flavor. The staff are so courteous and attentive. Love the customer service and the food is delicious. Their medium spice salsa is fresh, you can taste the hint of lime and it is so flavorful. I am bookmarking this place and bringing back friends.“

“El Pollo Loco on Greenfield in Laguna Niguel is one of the best locations in our area. Isabel is the manager and we must say that we've had nothing but a wonderful experience with her, every time we've come here. One time, we were shorted during our drive-through order and we called her, and she immediately took care of it and then some! This evening we were back again and she was so kind to tell us all about their specials and to give us a coupon. She is so professional, courteous, and welcoming! If you want a good Apollo experience come to the Greenfield location, ask for Isabel, you won't be disappointed!!“

“Good Food! Good service. 👍“

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

“Always amazing food and Staff“