The last 2 times I've eaten here I have puked afterwards. Not sure why. The first time I got the fiesta burrito, which was delicious, but did not settle with me. Tonight I came here with family and got their burger because I wasn't too hungry and that didn't settle with me either. In all honesty, no BS, no exaggerating, I have only puked 2 times this year and both times were only after eating here. The taste of the food is good and the service is good. But if you have a weak stomach I would not recommend this place. I just haven't had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
K. G.
The food here is decent. I did notice though recently the size of the burritos have gone smaller and the price raised a little. I would prefer consistency.
We usually go here for their excellent tacos, today I decided to have their cheeseburger. This burger is better than In and Out! This will be my new burger spot lol thanks Cuca's!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trent Johnson
Ordered a wet carne asada burrito for takeout and got home only to find that they didn’t actually put any meat in it. Sauce and burrito were still pretty tasty and the people were nice but I’m incredibly disappointed in their inability to get my order right.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
James E. Bryson
So delicious! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kristin v
Worst customer service ever. I will NOT return here. First off- they only brought half of our order and forgot about the rest. We had to go up and ask where our order was after they served several people who got there after us. No apology given. Then the order wasn’t right and they refused to fix it. So we paid for our meals and didn’t get what we ordered. The young ladies working there refused to fix it- that is not how you gain customers. I would not recommend going here. I would give zero stars if possible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
LeAna Wilson
I had a bean burrito and it was good, but not exceptional. However the chips were AMAZING! Best tasting chips I've had in years. Pair them with the amazing salsa bar, (loved the pico) and you have a winning combination.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips
Bebs C.
I got home; this is the amount they serve. This is the first time that has happened. There was barely any rice and beans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
L. W.
I love this place a lot, as it’s conveniently located, has decent prices, and has tasty as heck food. TL;DR satisfying food and price-to-portion ratio, with a nice casual atmosphere.I've always been an enchilada gal. Shrimp enchilada, cheese enchilada, the gamut of protein -- all of it is tasty. The combo platter with one, sometimes two cheese enchiladas is a platter I get every time I come to Cuca's, and I essentially lick my plate clean. I've tried many of their dishes -- the tacos, especially on Taco Tuesdays, are quite good. But, again, I'm an enchilada gal.Weirdly enough, I have been here when their food wasn't as good -- but not for me. When they are a little too busy, they seem to rush their cooking and become a bit inconsistent; I've brought a lot of friends and family here over the past year or two, and while my enchiladas have always been delicious, in one out of nine or ten times, one of my friends/family members has a somewhat-disappointing meal. My mother once got an enchilada and taco combo meal, and while MY food was great, her enchilada was hard on the bottom and undercooked in the middle, and her taco seemed a bit wilted. She's since gone once or twice and had fine meals, but she's hesitant to go as much as before.I don't care. My enchiladas reign supreme. Their enchilada sauce is perfectly balanced; it's a bit simple, with no excessive chunks, but by no means is it plain. While their carnitas is delicious, the simplicity of two cheese enchiladas in that heavenly sauce, with an absolute mess of rice and beans on the side on the warm plate, combines into a heavenly coalescence of Mexican ambrosia. Toss your salsa of choice on top and enjoy.My friends can have their inconsistent dishes. I will eat here until this place closes or until I die, whichever comes first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Taco
Peace In Pain
GREAT food in a nice, casual setting. Hubby had yummy Carnitas Tacos & I had Fabulous Mexican Chicken Caesar salad!!!! ? Absolutely deeeelish!!!! ?
Cuca's Mexican Food at 26676 Portola Pkwy in Lake Forest, CA, provided a mixed dining experience. The chicken burrito and all-meat carnitas burrito each earned 3 stars, while the 2 chicken tacos impressed with 4 stars. Unfortunately, the 3 chile relleno platters were served without tortillas, and the chilies were uncomfortably cold, earning them 2 stars. This oversight significantly impacted the overall satisfaction, resulting in a 2-star rating for the overall dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Taco
Mark Fisher
I drive 9 miles to come here for lunch or supper. Really good Chili Rellenos, handmade on premises. Great fish tacos. Actually everything is handmade on premises. I don't think anything is pre-frozen. Great wait staff and the kitchen, which you can see from the dining area, is immaculate.Give it a try. I'm pretty sure it won't disappoint
Joseph Chanin
Always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa Bar to Go, Taquitos, Carne Asada Fries, Carnitas, Chips, Street Tacos Dozen, Taco, Carne Asada, Fries
Anthony Zabala
We come here for kids eat free Wednesday (free kids meal with purchase of adult meal and drink) and not to mention their food is delicious! Service is always great!
The last 2 times I've eaten here I have puked afterwards. Not sure why. The first time I got the fiesta burrito, which was delicious, but did not settle with me. Tonight I came here with family and got their burger because I wasn't too hungry and that didn't settle with me either. In all honesty, no BS, no exaggerating, I have only puked 2 times this year and both times were only after eating here. The taste of the food is good and the service is good. But if you have a weak stomach I would not recommend this place. I just haven't had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
The food here is decent. I did notice though recently the size of the burritos have gone smaller and the price raised a little. I would prefer consistency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Fries, Chimichanga Style, Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Shrimp Tacos, Carne Asada Burrito
We usually go here for their excellent tacos, today I decided to have their cheeseburger. This burger is better than In and Out! This will be my new burger spot lol thanks Cuca's!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered a wet carne asada burrito for takeout and got home only to find that they didn’t actually put any meat in it. Sauce and burrito were still pretty tasty and the people were nice but I’m incredibly disappointed in their inability to get my order right.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
So delicious! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst customer service ever. I will NOT return here. First off- they only brought half of our order and forgot about the rest. We had to go up and ask where our order was after they served several people who got there after us. No apology given. Then the order wasn’t right and they refused to fix it. So we paid for our meals and didn’t get what we ordered. The young ladies working there refused to fix it- that is not how you gain customers. I would not recommend going here. I would give zero stars if possible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had a bean burrito and it was good, but not exceptional. However the chips were AMAZING! Best tasting chips I've had in years. Pair them with the amazing salsa bar, (loved the pico) and you have a winning combination.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips
I got home; this is the amount they serve. This is the first time that has happened. There was barely any rice and beans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
I love this place a lot, as it’s conveniently located, has decent prices, and has tasty as heck food. TL;DR satisfying food and price-to-portion ratio, with a nice casual atmosphere.I've always been an enchilada gal. Shrimp enchilada, cheese enchilada, the gamut of protein -- all of it is tasty. The combo platter with one, sometimes two cheese enchiladas is a platter I get every time I come to Cuca's, and I essentially lick my plate clean. I've tried many of their dishes -- the tacos, especially on Taco Tuesdays, are quite good. But, again, I'm an enchilada gal.Weirdly enough, I have been here when their food wasn't as good -- but not for me. When they are a little too busy, they seem to rush their cooking and become a bit inconsistent; I've brought a lot of friends and family here over the past year or two, and while my enchiladas have always been delicious, in one out of nine or ten times, one of my friends/family members has a somewhat-disappointing meal. My mother once got an enchilada and taco combo meal, and while MY food was great, her enchilada was hard on the bottom and undercooked in the middle, and her taco seemed a bit wilted. She's since gone once or twice and had fine meals, but she's hesitant to go as much as before.I don't care. My enchiladas reign supreme. Their enchilada sauce is perfectly balanced; it's a bit simple, with no excessive chunks, but by no means is it plain. While their carnitas is delicious, the simplicity of two cheese enchiladas in that heavenly sauce, with an absolute mess of rice and beans on the side on the warm plate, combines into a heavenly coalescence of Mexican ambrosia. Toss your salsa of choice on top and enjoy.My friends can have their inconsistent dishes. I will eat here until this place closes or until I die, whichever comes first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Taco
GREAT food in a nice, casual setting. Hubby had yummy Carnitas Tacos & I had Fabulous Mexican Chicken Caesar salad!!!! ? Absolutely deeeelish!!!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taquitos, Carnitas, Taco
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Burrito deflation thanks to Biden
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cuca's Mexican Food at 26676 Portola Pkwy in Lake Forest, CA, provided a mixed dining experience. The chicken burrito and all-meat carnitas burrito each earned 3 stars, while the 2 chicken tacos impressed with 4 stars. Unfortunately, the 3 chile relleno platters were served without tortillas, and the chilies were uncomfortably cold, earning them 2 stars. This oversight significantly impacted the overall satisfaction, resulting in a 2-star rating for the overall dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Taco
I drive 9 miles to come here for lunch or supper. Really good Chili Rellenos, handmade on premises. Great fish tacos. Actually everything is handmade on premises. I don't think anything is pre-frozen. Great wait staff and the kitchen, which you can see from the dining area, is immaculate.Give it a try. I'm pretty sure it won't disappoint
Always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa Bar to Go, Taquitos, Carne Asada Fries, Carnitas, Chips, Street Tacos Dozen, Taco, Carne Asada, Fries
We come here for kids eat free Wednesday (free kids meal with purchase of adult meal and drink) and not to mention their food is delicious! Service is always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Taquitos, Enchilada, Chips, Taco, Carne Asada, Fries, Chicken Enchilada, Guacamole
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