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“The guy who greeted us was extremely friendly and welcoming! The fries and burgers are good - got the California burger. The $3 tacos were okay, but probably wouldn't get again. The carne asada fries are not like typical carne asada fries.“
“I was back at Angelo's Burgers for a breakfast sandwich. I got the steak, egg and cheese. Next time I will omit the lettuce and tomato but I like to try something new the way it is presented. It was a New York streak, not sliced meat. It was pretty good. The staff is helpful, patient and friendly. It's an order at the counter and have a seat kinda place. I got mine to go“
“Fabulous food. We did door dash for the menudo and it was so good. That evening I went in for a quick margarita and chimichanga! SO GOOD! Mario was my server at the bar! He was quick, pleasant, and made a perfect strawberry margarita! Highly recommended ?Parking: I was able to parknright in front of the entrance and the time I arrived was at 8 pm“
“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“
“We have loved everything about this amazing restaurant since they opened. David has been an awesome host the entire time. Keep up the great work and delicious food. See you soon!Kid-friendliness: Booths and larger tables availableWheelchair accessibility: Easy in, easy out. Single level all around.“
“Wow! Great asada tacos with lots of meat, grilled veggies, limes and just the right seasonings! Been by this taco truck 100s of times, because we live nearby, first time trying the fantastic food. It's a no frills place, but I took an offered plastic seat to wait while our order was freshly prepared. The gentleman who waited on me was very nice and service was quick to go. So, if you are in the mood for authentic Mexican food in Lake Forest get on over to the Mexifornia taco truck on Raymond Way across from the library. You have a real treat for your taste buds waiting for you! I will certainly be back.“
“I wanted to post this because like us I'm sure many people thought that Tacos Ensenada had closed.They actually just gave the shopping center a facelift and have yet to add signs for any of the shops, even after a year and a half.Same great food and menu as always.Highly recommended Mexican restaurant!Kid-friendliness: Kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Easy accessibility“
“Went here based on the reviews and wasn't disappointed. The only thing I would say is that the chicken didn't seem like it was freshly grilled, but maybe reheated. We did go when it wasn't super busy yet, so maybe that's why. Ordered the carne asada burrito - the meat had a good grilled flavor to it. Only downside is the amount of rice to meat - personally wish there was more meat than rice. Again, the chicken was pretty good, and overall, it tasted more authentic, like a meal you'd enjoy in Mexico. Even the white meat wasn't dried out, and that's a hard thing to find these days! If you're in the mood for some good chicken, check this place out! Service was great as well!“
“This is just a little hole in the wall Mexican joint. One time I had Taco, Beans, and Rice and another time I had Taquitos, Beans and Rice. Both times were good. The food isn’t expensive, it is a perfect place for a quick Breakfast or lunch.“
“Ahhh, I was there for 5 minutes, that store is almost ready to close, its day is over, they are cleaning, wow I was surprised, they take the bread out of the trays, and the employee named Carolina cleans in great detail the windows and the bases where they put the bread, It is very clean, where the bread is placed and throughout the store, I recommend that place... I travel from San Bernardino to Lake Forest to buy bread and atole,,,“
“Always a good time at Wahoo's! Food is great, and is very healthy for a Mexican option. I always get a combo plate with a taco and an enchilada. Service is always good too.Parking: Lunch time might be harder to find parking but never impossible.“
“People were amazing, excellent service and food was best out of all of that, I love this place and their habanero sauce, gives me chill vibes.Vegetarian options: they have more vegetarian options than most people in their menuParking: parking is free and lots of spots.Kid-friendliness: the people are very nice and will never give you an attitude.“
“Best Mexican food in Lake Forest. The price and portions are awesome, too much food you might say. Taco Tuesday specials are a hit. Mexican Coca-Cola available along with Aguas frescas options. The owner is very friendly and polite. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall treasure in Lake Forest. Give them a “
“This bar is cool, idk what everyone Is crying about with the negative s**** it's bar, come drink enjoy yourself and leave lol. It's a chill af, definitely coming back. stop being a b**** whining and crying on yelp cuz things weren't perfect for you. Lol“
“Nice place to have some good food at good prices. Enjoyed the loaded carnitas nachos-need more carnitas though, kind of more like bean and cheese loaded nachos lol. Tried the 2 crispy fish tacos citrus style, awesome! The churro chips were great too plus a great deal! Plus nice little salsa bar inside. All delicious!! ;-))“
“I'm always a big fan of Cafe Rio. This particular time the staff wasn't the friendliest and they make a big deal about charging for a little extra cheese but overall still a good experience. Food is always great although they were out of the limited-time dish I was hoping to order. Still recommend eating here.“
“Very nice manager on duty Ty for the salad dressing. Didn’t expect good customer service but was happy to get it. Very kind. Ordered the chicken and shrimp tostada also pleasantly surprised at the quality of the shrimp so I had to leave a review. I don’t get his name but he was working the counter yesterday when I came in for lunch. I’ll come in more regularly to patronize this establishment because I believe in supporting businesses/franchises that still value customer service and courtesy with patrons. Here’s a picture of my order. Thank you!“
“I must say... I'M IMPRESSED. I'm not sure if I should commend the entire corporation or just this restaurant; El Ranchito has really upped their game. I've never been to the Lake Forest location. LOTS of flair on the outside. It gives kind of a "tiki" vibe at first.They were moderately busy for a Friday night. People waiting in the lobby, but they were quick to get parties seated.We got take-out. Ordering was super easy. The hostess was very knowledgeable about the menu, and although she seemed a bit confused when I requested low sodium for my burrito, she put a note on the ticket, and left it up to the kitchen.I ordered a Chicken Burrito expecting to be a tiny little thing from El Pollo Loco... heck NO. This thing was huge! Loaded with super tender chicken. It reminded me of the Works burrito I used to order from Del Taco. It was SOFA KING delicious.Mom got the 3-item plate, and would not stop raving about her enchilada. It was beyond her expectations!She saved the little flyer attached to our take-out bag, and is already planning a visit to try the Natalie Special for lunch.Dietary restrictions: They were able to fulfill my low sodium request.“
“I placed a catering order from here and everything was amazing !! We ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo, cajun pasta, chicken parm, lasagna, penne a la vodka, and south of the border salad. 10/10 for every single dish! So much flavor and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Definitely coming back and trying the rest of the menu. One of the workers (may have been the owner) who dropped off my catering was incredibly kind and you can tell its a small mom and pop restaurant with lots of love. I 100% recommend trying place out!“
“Best breakfast burritos in all of Lake Forest! Breakfast combos are excellent, too. Be sure to get something with potatoes because they are just delicious! The only thing I don't like is that they don't participate in DoorDash or Grubhub so I have to go pick it up.“
“My family and I had dinner here last night. I recommended this place because the last time I was here, I thought the food was pretty good. It's been a while since I last visited here. We each got our own meals and shared 1 dish together. The bill was almost $100. Very expensive!! Don't get me wrong, the food was pretty good, but the price was a little over the top, especially for 3 people who ordered 1 thing for themselves and all together shared an appetizer. Aside from that, it wasn't that busy when we got there. There wasn't a table/booth big enough that was ready for us right away (needed someone to take away wine glasses and wipe down booth). The staff was kind. The atmosphere was great. Loved the music playing in the background. Overall, we enjoyed our food. We just hope the prices will come down eventually.“
“Loved it on a late night kitchen trip. Servers are nice and you might have to find one that understands english to get your order in. Other then that the cuisine is desirable and plates are deslicous for the quality and price. 5 stars if there was a break in the music to talk at a normal volume but hey you can't have it all and to be honest it was a good break from the norm.“
“This place is a hidden gem! The staff is so sweet and attentive! Especially Sandra and Jorge! They always take great care of us when we are here. You need to get the tacos de Asada! & also the shrimp cocktail. Delicious! I've gone back 3 times since I found this place.“