50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Orange

“I thought the salsa Verde was fantastic. The roasted tomatillo gives it a slight smokiness that makes it so unique. Everything else tasted really good including my passion fruit margarita.
I like the unique design of the restaurant, with glass decor
Thanks for the hospitality.“

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

“Great service, food and employees“

“This is old school SoCal Mexican food. I have been eating here since the Mid 70s. I love the food, the Margheritas, and the people. So unless you're concerned about eating in an old restaurant if you're in or around old Orange/ Anaheim stop in and visit this amazing place.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very good access.“

“It’s Awesome and great place!“

“This gem north of the orange plaza (circle) can't be beat! Authentic but also able to accomodate my special diet. Wonderfully prepared by a friendly couple who know food. Huraches, Sopes, Nopal, along with the usual. Im a fan of the Huevos Mexicanos and the Cactus and beefsteak.“

“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.“

“Saw great review. Finally have a chance to try. Love it! Great Mexican restaurant. Good food, healthy and affordable. Good place to come with family and friends. We try combo plates and two blacken fish tacos. Rice is white with lime and butter flavor. Food is lightly seasons. We want to keep going back.“

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

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

“Good food good price. Highly recommend.“

“The Carne Asada Plate! Bomb!!“

“Great service, food and employees“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Drove up from San Diego! Worth it!“

“everything from the food to the service“

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

“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“

“Went on a VERY RAINY DAY to get my father a bowl of albongigas soup they had turkey albongigas (meatballs) and also had citrus slaw and potato tacos ? he loved ? ? it all and I was able to fulfill his desire for that soup everywhere else we went the rest only has beef cocido he wanted meatballs and he got it “

“Check out the Salmon Tropicale on Fridays!“

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

“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!“

“Buena comida buena atención y excelente servicio“

“One of the best tamales I ever had.“

“The price is convenient, the food taste is really authentic, they give you free ships, and salsa before you order, I always go to the patio outside and look for the bar with stools, you can see the street and people passing by, it's close to the train, I love the service, and if you want to give a try trust me you will not be hurt economically, come and try the breakfast. Really good ?.

Parking: You can park on the street.“

“I’m having lunch for Mother’s Day, the food is delicious and the service is excellent.“

“I feel like I have to say the positive first.... Great food. Super friendly staff and everyone is smiling. The Mexican sweets/candy they sell in the front was a little . Fish and device always smells fresh! Tables have never been sticky. Okay now for the picky part..... Not the best service in terms of speed and the bathroom really smells like leaking sewage and was never clean anytime I've gone into it.. Not good if you stop there on the way to your seat....“

“We really enjoyed our time at Kalaveras! The food was great and the server was fantastic too! We happened to be there during happy hour and ordered some happy hour items as well as regular menu items, and everything was delicious. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Loved the decor too!“

“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.“

“I drive about 25 mi once or twice a month to get their chile verde burrito. The chile Verde and carne asada burritos are a little greasy, but delicious. My stomach pays for it later though. Carnitas tacos are so good, probably better than the chile verde.“

“Delicioso, me encanta ir a saborear todos esos antojitos de mi rancho, las gorditas de frijol, las picaditas, barbacoa, tamales rancheros y chileatole aunque me gustaría más que lo hicieran con Chito o camarón seco , de la recomiendo.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Hot slam. When I was reading them reviews for the quesadillas de chicharon I was like “aight let’s see what’s up.”Nothing could have prepared me more. SHIIIIIIIIIIEACH BITE BRO. WAS ANOTHER BITE CLOSER TO MY GRAVE.Bro the tortilla. Hand made. Somehow tender and crispy. Bruh tortillas usually dont shine this much.The cheese and the chicharron bro. Mega juicy and flavorful. Not too much, just enough to satisfy your tongue.I have never had an eating experience like this. I have eaten at hella taquerias and SHIIIII THIS ONE BUILT DIF.I had to order another one togo for my mom right after. I expect an identical reaction.“

“excelente servicio! Disfrutados, los tacos de nopal y los de pescado, muy buen sabor. Los he conseguido por Uber Eats, alegre descubrimiento.“

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

“Parking: The parking lot can be a little tight, but there are 2 exit/ entrances. One off walnut and one off Tustin. Usually, I enter the parking lot from Walnut, going eastbound, and exit onto Tustin going southbound. From there, you can turn left on Chapman to get on the 55 freeway.“

“First time eating here and the food we ordered was good but there’s definitely room for improvement. First off, the cóctel de camarón (shrimp cocktail) was so full of flavor and the perfect amount of spice with the added bits of jalapeño and loads of shrimp, avocado, tomato, etc.Next was the filete de pescado plate (fish fillet) that my husband ordered along with a chicken burrito (besides the fact that there was not enough meat in the burrito and it was packed with rice and beans, it was good). The fish plate itself was good but we’ve made better at home so I’ll leave it there.Next, the caldo de res (beef soup) with veggies, potato and beef- now that was honestly the highlight of the meal. The flavor was so well put together and the meat was tender and just added lime and it was perfect! Would def order this again!Next was the sopes de al pastor and carne asada. The sopes themselves were good and I highly recommend those. They held up pretty well and didn’t fall apart while holding and the meat was flavored well.The tostada de ceviche was my final part of the meal and although it was cooked , the flavor just was not there. It wasn’t like it didn’t have enough, there was a lot of shrimp but it tasted like it wasn’t sitting in the flavor juices long enough if that makes sense.All across the board- this place is a definite 8 out of 10. The food and presentation was good- it’s not very noticeable from the street and I only found it through google maps but I will definitely be coming back to try other items on their menu. ??“

“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!!“

“All their chorizo is great! I've gone back and tried them all. If you haven't tried the green one, I highly recommend it!“

“I stopped by Taqueria Mexico in Orange for lunch and was really impressed. The Burrito Al Pastor was fantastic—packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice. To top it off, the Jamaica was the perfect refreshing drink to pair with it. Great spot for a quick, delicious meal!“

“I liked it, they served us quickly even though we didn't have a reservation. The food was very delicious especially the flavor of the sauce, rice and beans. The mariachi show is very happy as is the folkloric dance and this show is included in the price you pay to consume which is convenient. Waiters very good attention.
Mariachis They sang the mañanitas to several birthday boys and other usual songs. It was excellent, I recommend it.“

“Drove up from San Diego! Worth it!“

“Best food casera in town! Yo lo recomiendo. Y seguire viniendo.“

“Hola prima como estás mira mi celular es 446.180 34 91 ya vivo en Tampico te felicito prima soy Carlos Barthel Martínez te deceo un exelente día saludos a tus hijos te emvio un fuerte abrazo saludos desde aquí ala distancia bonita tardem“