50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Orange

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

“It’s Awesome and great place!“

“Great service, food and employees“

“Pancho's for more years than many of us have been alive!! So they have had more than enough time to perfect their recipes and hand them down to whoever comes along into the kitchen to cook them up next! The vibe is great! With big big puck and roll dark red and green booths for two or four or more. And Mary was decor to go with it-- including some plaster parrots up on perches! Their food is terrific. The vibe is marvelous and a throwback to another era! If you're not looking for fancy schmancy-- but solid, tasty, more traditional Mexican meals.. this is the place for you! It's definitely the place for me!“

“What a night! UNFORGETTABLE EVENT OF 2026!!!!

Last Thursday, our ULI CFL Foodies gathered for a truly memorable evening at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange -- with an exclusive private dining experience for 10 in The Cellar (Ki Hanal + Lounge). Such great 5 star service by our server, Jess!!! Thank you Mr. Don Domingue (Restaurant Manager).

- The Yucatan inspired dishes were life alteringly good
- The salsa was seriously addictive (carmelized onions in the salsa??? who knew it would be so mind blowing!)
- OMG the skirt steak was cooked to perfection sitting on a corn medley served with hot fresh house made flour/corn tortillas
- Their cocktails were vibrant, fresh and packed a punch!

A converted wine cellar featuring an intimate bar and lounge and a dramatic private dining table reminiscent of King Arthur's Court, the space was unlike anything we had experienced before. The furnishings were rich with history, character and unique design. For a few hours, we literally felt transported.

But as special as the setting was, the people made the evening.

We celebrated a birthday , career milestones , and had the opportunity to get to know members of ULI CFL Cohort 2 on a more personal level.

A special CHEERS to Judson B, whose thoughtfulness and efforts truly made this evening special. Thank you, Judson, for taking us on such a wonderful Mexican culinary adventure!

Great company + great conversation + great food & beverages = the trifecta of a great night out exploring what Orange County has to offer!

And with that, we officially pass the ULI CFL Foodies torch to Karen A., who will be leading us on our next culinary adventure this Fall (Oct/Nov). Details to come!

Until then... happy eating and CHEERS!“

“DONT PASS THIS PLACE UP!! This is some of the best authentic mexican food I've had, and that says a lot. The gal was working by herself taking orders, serving and cooking! This is a very small establishment, there is only 5 tables that can hold 4 people at a time. The flavor was outstanding! MUST GO!!!“

“My favorite place to go eat when i visit my family in Santa Ana. I usually get their Fish platter. With black beans, rice, and Ensenada style fish. Ive tried their grilled fish which is actually subpar, definitely their worse style. Blackened is good, but Ensenada style is where its at.“

“Good food good price. Highly recommend.“

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

“The Carne Asada Plate! Bomb!!“

“One of my favorite places in DTO! We've been coming here for +4 years even before my daughter was born and now she loved it too. Love their happy hour deals and even regular days. Lots of specials and the staff are so kind and attentive. Lorenzo who always serves us he's so kind!! The food is also bomb. Great place to hang out with friends family or even solo. Highly recommend ♡“

“Fresh delicious food. Burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, quesabirria, tortas. enchiladas, salads, nachos, great guacamole, breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, fries. Friendly staff, fast service, clean restaurant. 4 high tops, 3 tables for 4/6. Great soundtrack. Taco Tuesday street tacos. Reasonable prices.“

“everything from the food to the service“

“Tacos Los Reyes is truly one of the best places to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in Orange. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with friendly, attentive service and a warm atmosphere that makes you feel like a valued customer.

The food is outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and prepared with high-quality ingredients that showcase authentic Mexican flavors in every bite. It’s clear that great care and pride go into every dish. On top of the exceptional quality, the prices are very affordable, making it an incredible value for anyone looking for a delicious meal.

I highly recommend Tacos Los Reyes to anyone who appreciates authentic Mexican food, excellent customer service, and outstanding value. I’ll definitely be returning, and I want to thank the owners and staff for consistently providing such a fantastic dining experience. Keep up the outstanding work!“

“Muy buena la. Comida y el servicio 👍“

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

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

“Showed up at opening on a Saturday morning. Visiting from Texas and wanted some decent Mexican food. This place was as good as Joe T Garcia's in Ft. Worth. Absolutely gorgeous atrium. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Want to go back but I'm still FULL!“

“Tried their buche and suadero tacos. They used smaller tortillas but really loaded up with meat. Both meats were tender and crispy, but a little salty. Really great value for the price ($2.50), definitely a good spot to try if you in the area, but parking is annoying since its in a car wash lot.“

“Check out the Salmon Tropicale on Fridays!“

“Great service, food and employees“

“Super fresh Seafood 🦞 🐟 makes for elegantly prepared plates over-loading w/ shrimp or lobster or something else just as tasty. Sopes are amazing. Great menudo...lol. The dishes are served in such an incredible layout no matter the dish. Nice variety of beverages & You will think Ur on 1 of the 7 seas. Very authentic. Nice patio. Well maintained. Nice place to chill out and just hav a slow going delicious meal. ADA Compliance is good. Staff is outstanding. They aim 2 please and usually hit bullseye 🎯 1st try. Have.heard that the Bllood Mary's r rather good. Especially after 3 or 4. Awesome Clamato type drink as well. Beer selection is lean but mean. Actually hav larger selection than thought. That cuz they hav really hard to find beers in USA here. Everything fits to make heck Of a Meal.
We enjoy most everything but 1 in our family is allergic 2 avocados 🥑. Mor 4 Us. But they always go out of way to keep dish and prep in kitchen away from anything potentially dangerous. That's a whole nother level of quality service!
Was really cool when they showed off just how fast they make the Seven Sea's taste so delicious in kitchen area. They r blade masters. Amazing amount of seafood prepared any way You wish. Suggest menu items tho. Mite not seem like it but lots of catering and special occasions have been recommended and totally enjoyable. The presentation is artful. Fyi- This is 1 of last restaurants 2 survive last several decades in Old Town Orange 🍊...cuz has no competition at their level of offerings, quality, intuitive Staff, Super Chefs, & Happy management. It's nice having a wonderful tasting meal run smoothly that helps enhance GoodVibes
...cuz of the Good Peeps that always hav a smile and willingness to help. We etryN the specials and start w/ giant shrimp 🦐 cocktails for each of us & them share a few off menu. Ingredients so fresh it looks like just came off boat. Extremely well known for both seafood and diff kinds of soup. Large servings make already fair price much more of value. Plus it tastes so darn good 👍
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.“

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

“Nice! Good service and good guacamole 🥑😉“

“One of the best tamales I ever had.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely loved my experience at Arthur’s Restaurant! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and everything was prepared perfectly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, and the service was excellent from start to finish.

Definitely a 5-star experience—I’ll be coming back and highly recommend Arthur’s Restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal in Orange!“

“Had an issue with ants on the wall and table. Food was pretty good. Beans were a bit spicy for my kids but I enjoyed everything. Siete Mares had no crab so my daughter was kind of pissed off. Pulpo tostada and very good camerones a la diabla. I'll be back for a second review at some point.“

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

“A wonderful hidden gem. I had seen the signs and flags out for this place countless times but never stopped in as this shopping center isn't the easiest to access and definitely needs some work on the outside. However, on the inside, the restaurant is clean, bright, and everyone was super friendly. Went with the two taco combo with fried shrimp and fried fish and both were ridiculously good. The free chips were a nice addition and all the salsas at the salsa bar were very tasty - the one chili oil salsa is especially dangerous! :) Will definitely be going back quite often.“

“Me and coworker were looking for a decent Mexican restaurant for some tacos in this area, not too far from work bc traffic … But glad we tried this place. Carnitas taco was my favorite. The fact that I could eat that alone without any salsas, delicious. You can actually taste the meat for what it is. Very friendly staff. Coworker got carnitas burrito and loved it.“

“Buena comida buena atención y excelente servicio“

“Lived down the street from here for awhile. Tried it twice now in the last week and it’s one of my new favorite places to eat around me. You can’t get this much food for 2 people for $25 many places. Burgers are huge, people are friendly and food tastes delicious.“

“show up 😁“

“The burrito was excellent I got the carne asada it was way better than the place by BevMo that I used to go to you and $5 cheaper 🤠 kind of sucks didn't have a lid for my soda And they could have made the eating area a little brighter . But when you make a burrito this good who cares what you look like 🤷“

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

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

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

“el caldo de chivo estuvo delicioso 😋😋😋“

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

“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!!“

“Drove up from San Diego! Worth it!“

“Marry Christmas & a happy new year 🎊🎈🥂to everyone.“

“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“

“Drove up from San Diego! Worth it!“

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

“EXCELLENT CABEZA AND CHORIZO....have a home-made flavor and mouthfeel that distinguishes this place from other taquerias. I can also recommend them for catering. Their quesadillas & tacos at parties are the absolute best...off the chain. A+++“

“Love this very authentic spot in Orange. They have raised their prices a bit more than similar genres’ industry standard, even through all the Joe Biden inflation, but they are very nice, welcoming and a great spot for some tacos and beer on a warm day.“

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