50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Laguna Woods

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

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

“Very well managed and great food.“

“I'm super happy that this restaurant has lived up to my expectations so far. I feel as though there are only a small amount of cons I have for this place. We have received their chips and salsa, and it is one of the best salsas I've ever had because it reminded me of Chevys' salsa but slightly sweeter. For those of you who know what place I'm talking about, it is the Chevys that used to be in Anaheim on Santa Ana Canyon Road before the restaurant El Cholo took over. Anyway, the meal I ordered was the Carnitas platter, and I liked it. As for my boyfriend he got the Green Sauce Enchilada and he thought it was okay so I decided to try it and I didn't like it at all. The reason why the enchilada didn't taste appealing to me is because it had cumin seasoning in it. I think if they removed the seasoning, the enchiladas would taste a lot better, in my opinion. Also, I almost forgot that I also had their matcha latte, which was good.The matcha latte was good because they let me make it slightly sweeter that way the matcha wouldn't be too bitter and it wasn't which I liked. 🍵For dessert, my boyfriend and I ordered the flan, and it tasted really good. I was also happy that my boyfriend enjoyed it, so we would definitely order that again. Last but not least, the customer service was great, and I'm glad there are still some people who try hard to give the best customer service. So my boyfriend and I will definitely come back for the chips and salsa and the flan.Also, a warning for people just trying this place for the first time: I recommend that you bring a smaller party since this place isn't too big. 😊“

“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.“

“This place is the bomb!!!! Best burrito in town - Authentic“

“Tasty Food, But Service Can Be Disorganized
The food tastes good, and the portions are generous when the order is complete.

The place is small and can get very crowded during busy hours, with limited seating available. Staffing also seems limited - only one person handling everything: taking orders, processing payments, serving food, and cleaning tables. Because of that, you may find yourself wiping down a table yourself just to find a place to sit.

On my last visit, I ordered 4 meals and a drink. Three meals seemed complete, but one taco meal was missing the rice and beans, and the drink was missing as well. I noticed the missing drink while still there and asked for it, but only realized the missing sides after leaving. It wasn’t worth driving back for.

Overall, the food is tasty, prices are reasonable, but the place can be crowded and the service feels a bit disorganized.

Almost gave 3 stars based on the overall experience, but the food was genuinely good, so it earned the 4th star.“

“Crave worthy. Wait in this line. The food is soooooooooooooooooooooo good!
I do not think you can go wrong ordering anything here.
Simply delicious! If they add real hortchat, you will not want to go anywhere else!
I recommend everything on the menu!
And, do not bother taking it out or getting it delivered. Just come eat here and enjoy every fresh bite.“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“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.“

“This is a historic location (a favorite of President Nixon & wife Pat-there's even a table with their photos on the wall above it), and a great ambience. It can be very noisy with the open rooms all connecting. I always enjoy the food and how quickly it comes.“

“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!!!😋🥰😃“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“This place is so nice. We brought our own bag of chips and they loaded the chips for us. The guy in front Jermaine was a super nice guy. Helped us with anything we needed and had really good conversation. Great place! 100% will be going back food was so good.“

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

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

“I love this place!! Not only is the food amazing and the setting on the lake so picturesque, but I have a shellfish allergy that keeps me from eating at a lot of places. They are so incredibly accommodating and I feel so safe eating there. The bar tender, I believe his name is Herberto, has been my server the last couple times and he goes out of his way to explain their processes and knows exactly what is safe for me to eat. So knowledgeable and I’m so grateful. They even make me special chips that are fried in their own oil, which I told them was not necessary but oh so appreciated!! Plus, I got their Smokey Caesar Salad and it’s just a 10 out of 10. (So are their short rib enchiladas… but it was too hot to get that today!)“

“great place to eat. service was great“

“Traditional style. A great hang.“

“They have the absolutely best enchilada sauce around. They used this aged Wisconsin cheese that has such a unique flavor and it melts perfectly. Don't forget the house margarita 😋 I have been eating at El Cholo for over 35 years and have never been disappointed“

“Great food. Best carnitas in OC, hands down! Great margaritas. And the servers are super friendly.“

“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. 🤤😁“

“This is one of my fav restaurants to eat at the food is always tasteful everything is clean and the staff is always on it. The worker Miguel has been there the few times we’ve eaten there and he has the best customer service and attitude makes the dining much more pleasurable thank you !!“

“WOW! This food is so great and the staff so easy to talk with and got my additional instructions to divide the cold stuff for my leftovers perfect! I got the Birria Torta and my friend got a Chicken burrito. Both were HUGE and delicious! We got our food delivered and it was delivered quickly and arrived hot. Fresh quality food at a great price, nice staff who listen to what you are saying… what more can you ask for!?“

“This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in all of San Juan Capistrano. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious and not overpriced. The Happy Hour is the best deal around. You get so much food and drink for so little price. The service is absolutely the best. I HIGHLY recommend this place!“

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

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

“Great service and very clean“

“Besides the Delicious food the customer service is great! The restaurant is very nice and clean! I definitely recommend flamingos if you are looking for a great place to eat out with your love ones 👍👍👍👍👍“

“I live in Irvine, CA but our two local Baja's have closed. We have a remaining one but the food, service and atmosphere is 1 star. They charge for chips, sauce and are begrudging with any product.
We drive to Mission Viejo to the Baja on Alicia Parkway and it is wonderful. The staff are warm and friendly and the service and food are great. Worth the drive.“

“I went here after a long beach day and everything was a 10/10! the service was great as the staff was very nice and welcoming. The food came out timely and was absolutely delicious. AND the drinks were fantastic. I love that they have vegetarian options for my friend as well. I also went to another location on a sunday afternoon and the live music offered truly added to the experience. I cant wait to find a reason to go back“

“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!!!😋🥰😃“

“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“

“Not only was the breakfast burrito incredible, but the best part had to of been the hospitality, and that’s saying something since the breakfast burrito was really really good. I’d easily say this is a must try for anyone in the area, will be coming back. The hibiscus Aqua Fresca is also insanely delicious and fresh.“

“I cannot speak to authentic or not since I am not a Mexican food expert but I had the best enchiladas at this restaurant. Definitely can taste that chips and salsa are homemade. It was a business lunch so I didn't have any cocktails but other guests looked like they were happy with their very fruity and fun drinks. We sat on the patio. I will be back to try other items on the menu and to have a few of their delicious looking drinks!“

“What yummy delicious juicy chicken!“

“We loved the decorations, it really felt like you were south of the border. Great food and service and all the staff was really friendly.“

“Local and delicious. The staff are friendly, food is hot and fast. The place has refillable soda, free tortilla chips and wifi. This neighborhood favorite serves Great Park, Lake Forest and local business with delicious Mexican food. Jasmine was very patient with my numerous questions and helped me craft my perfect breakfast burrito. A Mexicano Burrito with Shredded Chicken and added avocado. I love places like these because it isn't somebody just heating up sysco food in the back. It's an actual cook and usually a family who can make food using the ingredients available to them. So as long as you're willing to pay and to talk, just about anything is possible.“

“Always amazing food and Staff“

“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!!!!“

“Quick and fresh. Loved our burritos. Seems to be more of a take out place. There’s two tables out front, one of which we were able to snag to chow down before heading to our appointment in town. The cabbage in the burrito gives it that crunch and the salsa is so flavorful. The steak was delicious too! I added beans and no rice for maximum flavor!!!“

“Love it. Will be next Tuesday“

“Good Food! Good service. 👍“

“The best chicken ever loved it“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“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“

“The best food in Laguna Beach.“