10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

Restaurantji's Rancho Santa Margarita recommendations for the finest Mexican cuisine.

Carmelita's Kitchen Mexican • $$
31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Short Rib Enchiladas with Crispy Onions and Home-Made Creamy Short Rib Sauce
Shrimp and Lobster Chimichanga
Enchiladas Chicken and Beef
Crab and Shrimp Enchilada
Carmelita's Ribeye Tacos
Pork & Pineapple Tacos
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Blackberry Margarital
Shrimp Taquitos
Chicken Fajitas

“Absolute S tier Mexican restaurant that family owned and operated. The chips and salsa are made in house, and the bean dip is absolutely amazing. The Carmelita combination is the best value, and allows you to try so many different items which are all delicious. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere is amazing overseeing the lake.“

4.5 Superb171 Reviews
Todos Santos | Kitchen de Mexico | Rancho Santa Margarita Mexican • $$
22322 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Short Rib Enchiladas
Seafood Enchiladas
Chicken Taquitos
Chicken Fajitas
The Chimichanga
Rice and Beans
Chips & Salsa
Steak Ranchero
Halibut Tacos
Pastor Tacos

“A wonderful evening at Todos Santos with my wife. We were greeted by Daniel the owner and chef extraordinare who took us to a very nice table in the outside patio. We started off with drinks which were made by one of our favorite bartenders Jaime! The other bartender of choice is Francisco who had the day off. Kenya was our waiter and was superb, very personable and professional. We each ordered the appetizer salad which were so good. We spoke with Daniel about the fresh fish and decided on the Sea Bass for my wife and I ordered the Salmon and lobster plate. These two dishes were amazing upon presentation and even tastier than they looked lol. I must say since we began dining at Todos Santos from when Daniel took over this place has blossomed this restaurant into the best Mexican cuisine in Orange County. With multiple awards to his credit Daniel has new menu items that he creates regularly and now opens after hours on Tuesdays and Fridays with a DJ and dance floor. On Saturday and Sunday the restaurant serves breakfast from 10 am to 2 pm and the dishes are delicious. Make a reservation and ask for Daniel. Let him know George sent you. Great place, great food and amazing people! Highly recommended“

4.2 Good216 Reviews
El Pollo Loco Mexican • $
22381 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Double Chicken Tostada Salad
Double Chicken California
Chicken Avocado Burrito
Classic Chicken Burrito
Spicy Chipotle Burrito
Classic Tostada Salad
Chips and Guacamole
Rotisserie Chicken
Tacos Al Carbon
Whole Chicken

“Great service and very clean“

4.4 Superb120 Reviews
La Fiesta Mexican Grill Mexican • $
22441 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Steak Fajita Taco Salad
Taco Tuesday 1
Fried Ice Cream
Chile Relleno
Chips & Salsa
Chicken Mole
Taco Plate
Guacamole
Carnitas
Pollo

“La Fiesta is a quentacential Mexican Restaurant, family owned & Operated, with the best chefs, recipes, daily fresh roasted salsa and best beans around So. Cal. The staff is the best at customer service & very friendly. You will love this place for the whole family!“

4.5 Superb68 Reviews
Celinda's Mexican • $
29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Soft Tacos
Nachos Grande Asada
Chile Verde Plate
Chicken Enchilada
Carnitas Burrito
Quesadilla
RSM Burrito
Enchiladas
Guacamole
Taquitos

“Best . Nachos . I have tried.

It's not even the top quality ingredients or modern atmosphere but its the salsa that ties it all together in a beautiful bow- you can tell its handmade - and there are so much flavours that I didn't know you were supposed to find in one of the five different salsas available depending on what you like. I am thankful that an establishment really cares about food. Not to mention the amazing price and portion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.3 Superb92 Reviews
La Tia Tacos & More Mexican • $
30465 Avenida de las Flores Suite B, Rancho Santa Margarita

“Not only are the tacos delicious and the prices amazing, but the staff here is wonderful. They are kind, patient, and go out of their way to help. Just got a couple family platters for the first time (we just had the individual tacos before) and the price was excellent for so much food!“

4.3 Superb15 Reviews
Primos Mexican Food Mexican • $
21612 Plano Trabuco Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Monster Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Taco Salad
Guacamole
Torta
Fries

“We ordered your carnitas tacos delivered a few days ago and they were the absolute best Carnitas I have ever had! And I make my own pretty good so it's tough to impress me 😄 They were 🔥 so delicious! with all of the nice crispy bits. And that cilantro dressing on them 😳 I could drink that. I'm already craving it again. Will definitely be ordering again, probably going to get that awesome 2lb meat deal you have next time. You guys rock!“

3.8 Good68 Reviews
El Fénix Carniceria Mexican • $
29941 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Breakfast Burrito
Marinated Rotisserie Pork
Divorciados Con Chorizo
Breakfast Burritos
California Burrito
Al Pastor Mulita
Pico de Gallo
Chicken Torta
Cubana Torta
Asada Torta

“Fresh & tasty Mex food Get a burrito made for you while you wait or take your meat home & bbq your own! And don’t forget the salsa!!“

3.7 Good55 Reviews
Del Taco Fast Food • $
22351 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Cheddar or Chicken Spicy Jack Quesadilla
Carne Asada Steak Fries
Value Taco Fiesta Pack
Beyond Guacamole Taco
Del Beef Burrito
Crinkle Cut Fries
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Burrito
The Del Taco

“Ordered Del Taco this evening via Uber Eats. My wife had the hard shell grilled chicken tacos and chips and I had two small burritos. We enjoyed the food and the tortillas were fresh and the food hot and tasty.
Good service. Recommended.“

3.6 Good56 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
31491 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Ground Beef Burrito
Cinnamon Twists
Nacho Fries
Taco

“It's very clean. It's probability the best taco bell I've ever been to. In the matter of how clean and organized. It took a little while to get any service from a employee. And they weren't rude or anything. But they weren't exactly friendly either.“

3.1 Average38 Reviews

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