Food is over priced, food is not good and I got diarrhea!
Scott Rice
Everything is awesome
Lisa R
We stopped in for dinner, forgot it was “Taco Tuesday.” The place was dreary and outdated inside; which is where we asked to be seated. Staff wasn’t too attentive, but we finally ordered. Food was sub-par, and bland. Salsa was primarily tomatoes, tacos (looked amazing) but lacked flavor. My husband decided to have lunch there last week, met with a group of friends (all retired). Again, service was lacking but we’ve had a looong history of eating at Moreno’s and didn’t want to pass judgment too quickly. They ate, visited and left. Shortly after leaving ICE raided the restaurant. The next day our cousin who grew up in Orange, lives in Orange and is friends with the owners kids sat at the bar, as he always does, ordered a beer, wasn’t asked if he wanted dinner (he always eats there) at 3 beers he was cut off, bartender refused to serve him. A bit concerning, BUT this Tuesday, friends were told that the wait was 45 minutes, plenty of empty tables outside and inside, no explanation. They left and will not be returning. This pattern of change is concerning and I don’t want to pull “a race card” but seriously this establishment has forgotten a few things.
MONI
I found a fly cooked in to my enchilada and the service was really bad Rasict staff
Brandon
I’ve only come here during group events where I have had no say on where to go… and that’s the only reason why I would eat here. Food is just not good at all and way overpriced. There are better options at the circle.
Emerald Love
I was so exited to have dinner here for my birthday, but so disappointed in the food I found a hair and whey I went to the restroom I saw a cockroach 🪳 🤢🤮
NyanNayn
The owner was rude and the staff looked very stressed. The food was dry and over salted. I’ve had more authentic food at taco bell. The prices are robbery and I felt fleeced.
Charlize Navarro
*I apologize for the lengthy review, but it will open your eyes to the business your money is supporting*
My family and I have been loyal customers of Moreno’s for 15 years, often celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying the food and atmosphere. However, our recent experience with the owner’s daughter, Linda Moreno, left us deeply disappointed. Linda demonstrated a complete lack of respect for customers, employees, and the restaurant itself. It seems she has forgotten that Moreno’s success is built on her parents' hard work, her dedicated staff, and paying customers like us.
During our latest visit, our meal was disrupted by a walk-in party of 40. Instead of managing the situation to maintain a pleasant environment for all guests, Linda allowed the group to seat themselves and supported the party when they were creating a loud, chaotic atmosphere. When my mother politely suggested a different seating arrangement for future large parties that would minimize disruption to other diners, Linda responded with hostility and condescending comments rather than considering the feedback.
Linda insisted that walk-in parties, regardless of size, could seat themselves wherever they wished. This contradicted our past experiences, where large parties required a $150 deposit, a fixed menu, and were not given the freedom to choose their own seating. When we questioned the inconsistency, Linda pointed to a sign near the hostess stand, which indicated that parties of 30-50 should indeed pay a deposit—apparently not enforced for this walk-in obnoxious party of 40.
Instead of addressing our concerns, Linda suggested that we could have simply reseated ourselves. When my mom explained that we had chosen our usual spot, as regular customers, Linda claimed she had never seen us before. My mom then suggested that Linda ask the bartender who serves us weekly to confirm our regular location. Linda dismissively responded that she didn’t care about her employee's input and that his opinion didn’t matter. If she speaks about her staff that way in front of customers, it raises serious concerns about how they are treated privately.
She then went on to question how many drinks my mom consumed, as if that somehow justified the lack of consideration for our dining experience and as if the money we are spending is not aiding in keeping her business open. The situation escalated further when, as we were leaving, Linda followed us outside and shouted, “You are not allowed to return to Moreno’s! I’ll call 911 and tell my brother—we have you on security footage!”
Our longstanding loyalty to Moreno’s has been met with this unprofessional and hostile behavior, leaving us with no desire to return. It’s unfortunate to see a beloved local establishment suffer due to such mismanagement.
*Screenshots of the Moreno's website providing evidence to Linda Moreno's contradicting statements are included. *
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
L Lucy
If you value where you spend your money, please read this review & consider eating at another restaurant.
I’ve been eating at Moreno’s for over 15 years. I was disappointed by the lack of value & appreciation the daughter of the founder’s, Linda Moreno, displayed to me & my family in our last visit. She was very disrespectful to a recommendation I made suggesting that in the future may a large party (40 people) such as the one that came in during my visit could be seated in a more private space. The large party sat at the bar & tables near the bar. Before the party arrived, the person organizing the gathering allowed us to have a table at the bar. Once all convened, they were extremely loud & obnoxious with yelling & cheering football team chants. Instead of Linda apologizing for our bad experience & enjoyment of the restaurant, she became defensive & told us we could have sat somewhere else. She also went on to explain that the party was a walk-in & that she didn’t have control of where they sat because that’s where they wanted to sit. All the latter contradictory to their restaurant policies that are posted on their website. Additionally, she as an “owner” should be in control of the seating but apparently lacks experience in restaurant management despite having worked there since was 9 years old, so she relayed. When I mentioned we come in almost weekly she said, I’ve never seen you before. When I told her your bartender knows us well, she said she didn’t care what he said. Clearly, if she doesn’t respect her employees, the roots of their business, she wouldn’t respect & value her customers. The employees are so hospitable & provide great service. The conversation was unproductive as Linda continued to be defensive & further insult us & even insinuating I was drunk. We’ve spent a lot of money supporting the restaurant throughout the years with celebrations & family dinners & quick bites at the bar. I would never expect her to know who I am because she hides behind the register in the lobby & doest’t make any effort to walk the restaurant to say hello or ask how everything is from her customers. She doesn’t even greet you when you walk in. She has very poor judgment on customer service. If you read Yelp reviews, you will find that she has treated other customers similarly. What a shame.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joe Burt
Food keeps coming out cold. Service is getting mediocre at best, any day or evening. Depends on the waiter too.
Moreno's have been in business for 50 years or something like that and their food is amazing. Great atmosphere, and their salsa is one of the kind.. I drive over an hour every time just to get their food and salsa!
Food is over priced, food is not good and I got diarrhea!
Everything is awesome
We stopped in for dinner, forgot it was “Taco Tuesday.” The place was dreary and outdated inside; which is where we asked to be seated. Staff wasn’t too attentive, but we finally ordered. Food was sub-par, and bland. Salsa was primarily tomatoes, tacos (looked amazing) but lacked flavor.
My husband decided to have lunch there last week, met with a group of friends (all retired). Again, service was lacking but we’ve had a looong history of eating at Moreno’s and didn’t want to pass judgment too quickly. They ate, visited and left. Shortly after leaving ICE raided the restaurant. The next day our cousin who grew up in Orange, lives in Orange and is friends with the owners kids sat at the bar, as he always does, ordered a beer, wasn’t asked if he wanted dinner (he always eats there) at 3 beers he was cut off, bartender refused to serve him. A bit concerning, BUT this Tuesday, friends were told that the wait was 45 minutes, plenty of empty tables outside and inside, no explanation. They left and will not be returning. This pattern of change is concerning and I don’t want to pull “a race card” but seriously this establishment has forgotten a few things.
I found a fly cooked in to my enchilada and the service was really bad Rasict staff
I’ve only come here during group events where I have had no say on where to go… and that’s the only reason why I would eat here. Food is just not good at all and way overpriced. There are better options at the circle.
I was so exited to have dinner here for my birthday, but so disappointed in the food I found a hair and whey I went to the restroom I saw a cockroach 🪳 🤢🤮
The owner was rude and the staff looked very stressed. The food was dry and over salted. I’ve had more authentic food at taco bell. The prices are robbery and I felt fleeced.
*I apologize for the lengthy review, but it will open your eyes to the business your money is supporting*
My family and I have been loyal customers of Moreno’s for 15 years, often celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying the food and atmosphere. However, our recent experience with the owner’s daughter, Linda Moreno, left us deeply disappointed. Linda demonstrated a complete lack of respect for customers, employees, and the restaurant itself. It seems she has forgotten that Moreno’s success is built on her parents' hard work, her dedicated staff, and paying customers like us.
During our latest visit, our meal was disrupted by a walk-in party of 40. Instead of managing the situation to maintain a pleasant environment for all guests, Linda allowed the group to seat themselves and supported the party when they were creating a loud, chaotic atmosphere. When my mother politely suggested a different seating arrangement for future large parties that would minimize disruption to other diners, Linda responded with hostility and condescending comments rather than considering the feedback.
Linda insisted that walk-in parties, regardless of size, could seat themselves wherever they wished. This contradicted our past experiences, where large parties required a $150 deposit, a fixed menu, and were not given the freedom to choose their own seating. When we questioned the inconsistency, Linda pointed to a sign near the hostess stand, which indicated that parties of 30-50 should indeed pay a deposit—apparently not enforced for this walk-in obnoxious party of 40.
Instead of addressing our concerns, Linda suggested that we could have simply reseated ourselves. When my mom explained that we had chosen our usual spot, as regular customers, Linda claimed she had never seen us before. My mom then suggested that Linda ask the bartender who serves us weekly to confirm our regular location. Linda dismissively responded that she didn’t care about her employee's input and that his opinion didn’t matter. If she speaks about her staff that way in front of customers, it raises serious concerns about how they are treated privately.
She then went on to question how many drinks my mom consumed, as if that somehow justified the lack of consideration for our dining experience and as if the money we are spending is not aiding in keeping her business open. The situation escalated further when, as we were leaving, Linda followed us outside and shouted, “You are not allowed to return to Moreno’s! I’ll call 911 and tell my brother—we have you on security footage!”
Our longstanding loyalty to Moreno’s has been met with this unprofessional and hostile behavior, leaving us with no desire to return. It’s unfortunate to see a beloved local establishment suffer due to such mismanagement.
*Screenshots of the Moreno's website providing evidence to Linda Moreno's contradicting statements are included. *
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
If you value where you spend your money, please read this review & consider eating at another restaurant.
I’ve been eating at Moreno’s for over 15 years. I was disappointed by the lack of value & appreciation the daughter of the founder’s, Linda Moreno, displayed to me & my family in our last visit. She was very disrespectful to a recommendation I made suggesting that in the future may a large party (40 people) such as the one that came in during my visit could be seated in a more private space. The large party sat at the bar & tables near the bar. Before the party arrived, the person organizing the gathering allowed us to have a table at the bar. Once all convened, they were extremely loud & obnoxious with yelling & cheering football team chants. Instead of Linda apologizing for our bad experience & enjoyment of the restaurant, she became defensive & told us we could have sat somewhere else. She also went on to explain that the party was a walk-in & that she didn’t have control of where they sat because that’s where they wanted to sit. All the latter contradictory to their restaurant policies that are posted on their website. Additionally, she as an “owner” should be in control of the seating but apparently lacks experience in restaurant management despite having worked there since was 9 years old, so she relayed. When I mentioned we come in almost weekly she said, I’ve never seen you before. When I told her your bartender knows us well, she said she didn’t care what he said. Clearly, if she doesn’t respect her employees, the roots of their business, she wouldn’t respect & value her customers. The employees are so hospitable & provide great service. The conversation was unproductive as Linda continued to be defensive & further insult us & even insinuating I was drunk. We’ve spent a lot of money supporting the restaurant throughout the years with celebrations & family dinners & quick bites at the bar. I would never expect her to know who I am because she hides behind the register in the lobby & doest’t make any effort to walk the restaurant to say hello or ask how everything is from her customers. She doesn’t even greet you when you walk in. She has very poor judgment on customer service. If you read Yelp reviews, you will find that she has treated other customers similarly. What a shame.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food keeps coming out cold. Service is getting mediocre at best, any day or evening. Depends on the waiter too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This is an amazing place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Awesome place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Moreno's have been in business for 50 years or something like that and their food is amazing. Great atmosphere, and their salsa is one of the kind.. I drive over an hour every time just to get their food and salsa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Burrito, Shredded Beef Tacos, Carne Asada
Food and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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