50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Orange

“We've been going to Gabbi's for more than 20 years and it never disappoints! The food is fantastic and innovative. I had a squash blossom, zucchini and mushrooms quesadilla with goat cheese. The ambience is great and the service is always good. You do need reservations but it is well worth it.“

“Todo está bien sabroso ,nos quedamos satisfechos,lo súper recomendamos a todos ,vengan a probar la rica comida Mexicana“

“Really enjoy this location, the servers are wonderful. The food and drink is always wonderful. I will keep coming here until I can't do it anymore. 😉 Try the fajitas & the Chili Verda, and Cadillac to drink along with all of this excellent food. 👍“

“Great service, food and employees“

“It’s Awesome and great place!“

“Such a great hole in the wall place to have amazing food. I went for the first time about a week ago, I’ve thought about their shrimp tacos & shrimp tostadas everyday since & I’ve gone back since… might go again today. 🤤Miguel is very friendly & his family is so sweet too. I love supporting small businesses especially when they remind you of home & have AMAZING food. Chill vibes in there, playing good music & cozy seating. 10/10 would recommend for some comfort food. I also took this pic half eaten & in a rush lol (I forgot to take one before) :)“

“It’s all about the food! Quality ingredients cooked perfectly! The best around.“

“Best shrimp tacos with rice and beans in all of SoCal.

Yeah I said it. Go try them if you think I am exaggerating. I have seen lines upon lines of people trying to get a seat at the Bristol location when there are like 1000 other places to get Mexican food in the area. Socal people are picky with their Mexican food and the market has already shown that this is the place.

Just go. Stop reading and eat their rice and beans. They could sell only that and I would still go. Yeah. Ponder that.“

“The Carne Asada Plate! Bomb!!“

“Good food good price. Highly recommend.“

“LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I’ve been eating at Miguel’s for many years. Found them when I lived in Corona. Now I’m back in LA and I drive over 30 miles for the Tacos. Enjoy it every time. Never disappointed. Nice outing with the kids during the pandemic.“

“I am a Chapman university alumni and I cannot believe in all my 4 years attending that I never came to Jalapenos . . . what a shame!! I would’ve been here ALL THE TIME!

Their loaded carnitas nachos and wet burrito were standouts to us. They also do a heck of a soft ceviche taco. And when one margarita just won’t do… why not add a michelada, a paloma, a mule, a sangria, and a mojito to the mix? We were so happy to see they offer all these drinks here!!

Seriously though: whether you’re here for the endless drink options or the fresh, mouthwatering dishes, Jalapeños really does have that authentic flair that keeps you coming back. Everything tastes SO good — and the service is excellent! They truly want you to enjoy your experience beginning to end.“

“everything from the food to the service“

“THey have great food. Friendly staff Quick service and a clean pleasant eating environment.“

“I love the salsa! The young lady was so nice and the food was delicious“

“This has always been the best Mexican food restaurant around. Family owned and operated excellent staff on hand the friendliest service you'll ever get best Mexican food in all of Orange County & LA County come on down and visit bring all your Family and friends you're sure to have a great time, have a great week and God bless!!!“

“Excellent service and food!! Great breakfast meal!!!“

“The tacos freshly made with some delicious salsas they also give you chips, pickle carrots and friendly service.❤“

“I really love Rodrigo's Mexican Grill in Buena Park, California for dinner forever!! ☺️☺️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🍽“

“te atienden con amavilidad el lugar limpio con videos musicals y el menudo muy rico .“

“I am picky about my Mexican food, and this place has become my favorite local spot for asada, pastor and quesabirria tacos. The food is very flavorful and online ordering makes pick up quick and easy.

Vegetarian options: Quesadillas, burritos, potato tacos“

“Great service, food and employees“

“My visit to was a pleasant experience, characterized by its cozy atmosphere and straightforward Mexican cuisine. The restaurant’s décor subtly nods to Mexican traditions, providing a nice backdrop for a casual meal. While the dishes, including tacos and enchiladas, were prepared adequately, offering a taste of the expected flavors without much flair. The service was prompt and courteous, adding to the overall ease of the meal. is a solid choice for those looking for a reliable, no-frills Mexican dining experience.“

“They also have large Mexican candy selection. The candy is cash only and funds get donated!“

“Buena comida buena atención y excelente servicio“

“Check out the Salmon Tropicale on Fridays!“

“One of the best tamales I ever had.“

“el caldo de chivo estuvo delicioso 😋😋😋“

“show up 😁“

“Atmosphere:
While I know that the kitchen noise level can't be avoided, that would be my only negative issue, but that's my issue with most restaurants and that includes music, and TV noise. This restaurant doesn't have any TV's thank goodness.

Service: What I did enjoy was watching the amazing teamwork. It appeared to me that there weren't any ego's involved and quality service was their only goal.

Food: My food was cooked to perfection, AND, I didn't have ask for salt and pepper because it's part of the table setup. With that said, why can restaurants trust the customers with place settings, and other condiments, but salt pepper are protected, (maybe behind a locked location requiring someone to unlock it before being allowed to set at the table).

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!“

“Best Tacos. Hole in the wall but great value too. Two Tacos for $2.50 each gets you really delicious Tacos. My favorite are the carnitas but they have many meats to choose from. Comes with chips, salsa and pickled carrots with jalapeños. There is sometimes a line but it moves Fast.“

“Decided to give this place a try after seeing a review from someone who’s been coming here since 1985. First impressions were great—very clean restrooms, spotless tables, and even the owner came by to check if everything was okay.

At first, we weren’t sure what to order, but we finally settled on the shrimp tacos with queso, beans, and rice. Let me tell you—those were super yummy!

The aguachiles, on the other hand, were a letdown. I usually expect a rich, spicy green sauce that really brings out the flavors, but here it was just lime and salt over the shrimp. Simple, but lacking the depth I was hoping for.

Overall, it was a decent experience. I’d definitely come back for the tacos, but I’d skip the aguachiles next time.“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food! You can find anything from tacos to home-style dishes, or seafood.

Spacious space- we always find a table here without waiting.

Great customer service.

At times, expect to wait for your food, specially on weekends.“

“Drove up from San Diego! Worth it!“

“Wahoo's Fish Tacos in Old Towne Orange, California, is a healthy haven that hits the spot! Their menu is packed with good-for-you options that don't skimp on flavor. We love daily and weekly specials. Especially in summer 🌞 time. 2025 has been a tasty year so far:))
Such a wonderful location.... peaceful and delicious.
Fish tacos and black beans original dish.
But the Banzai Bowl - it's a mountain of fresh veggies and brown rice topped with grilled fish or tofu is super popular for those with any dietary issues. Their fish tacos are legendary, and the Classic is my go-to. The fish is always perfectly grilled, and the cabbage mix adds a nice crunch. Sigg the pico de Gallo & salsa station near soda fountain machine.

Their drinks are top-notch too! They have a very unique ice packed chest into counter next to cash register with Mexican beers and sodas...has water, teas And other options. But the real star is the patio. It's huge, open, and surrounded by trees, like a cathedral of sunshine. There's always a nice breeze, and it's the perfect place to chill after a meal.

The staff are always super friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make sure everyone feels welcome, especially people with disabilities. I've seen them help people with wheelchairs and walkers, and they always do it with a smile. I'm 1 of them:))

And the location is right in the heart of Old Towne Orange, in a beautiful plaza that's a National Landmark. You can see all kinds of historic buildings & Landmarks from the patio including Plaza ⛲ Park 🏞️ & Orange 🍊 Square ⏺️ .
Chill place to be. So if you're looking for healthy, delicious food in a beautiful setting, Wahoo's Old Towne Orange 🍊 is the place to go!“

“Ratheesh, our experience having you cater our wedding was 10000000000/10. I can't tell you how much I appreciated you working with us to make a vegan Mexican menu that our guests all absolutely loved. You made it so classy (the mango, the quality of the food, the presentation, everything) I was blown away. It was everything I hoped for and more. Thank you for everything and hope we get to work with you again!!“

“Reminds me of home. A lady helped me and she was so sweet. I didn’t see it on their menu but i saw her checking on something while i made up my mind. It was pork in chile verde my favorite! I asked her if i can get that she said of course and brought it to my table. It felt like a home cooked meal. I will come again when I’m in the area.“

“Muy buena comida y buen servicio“

“Ok so I went to this taco place i was craving tacos so bad . so I stopped to see how the tacos were here at taqueria mexico ...well I should have took a picture of my plate it was shaking when I was done I think my fork went through the plate as well , you know how you try to scrape all the meat with cilantro and onions ....and don't act like you don't do that ...but anyways grabbed the al pastor, and chorizo and of course the horchata it's just not complete unless you have the drink...loved it loved it loved it ....can't wait for the weekend to try their menudo....shot out to my hard working Mexican people ..siempre unidos....viva mexico 🇲🇽 can't take that from us........“

“At some point, a stale smell filled the restaurant. I realized it was the smell of unwashed rags. The stench lingered throughout my meal, ruining my breakfast. I couldn’t stand it and moved to another seat, but the unpleasant odor persisted. The food was average, and the prices were cheap.“

“The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent. I got the wet burrito with steak and as a native Californian, it was everything I hoped for in great Mexican food! The outdoor patio was nicely decorated with plants and made for a pleasant experience despite the road noise. Definitely a great place to come if you’re looking for some good Mexican food!“

“Excellent, we enjoyed bringing our staff to celebrate the Christmas Holiday“

“Excelente servicio y digno de abmirar la atencion al cliente ... Gracias !!!“

“If you saw it from the outside, you probably wouldn't think you could buy prepared food here. But it's legit, the enchiladas are probably some the best flavor wise I've eaten. Red or green sauce always good. Tortas are pinpoint and simple. Street tacos are good, just ask for extra cilantro and onions. Salsa is key...very good“

“Best place yet in California to eat other than grandma carmen's“

“best chorizo in town..try it and you will love it😋“

“Nice! Good service and good guacamole 🥑😉“

“Great food, great service!“

“I absolutely love this place I've been going to them since I was a kid. I normally go to the Pomona location but honestly all of the taqueria de andas are incredible. Their meat is just so finely chopped and well-cooked you never get any chewy pieces. Everyone I take here Absolutely loves it.“