7 Best Mexican Restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

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

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

Customers` Favorites

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

4.3 Superb184 Reviews
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

“Vegetarian options: Chili relleno w/o carnitas, vegetable enchiladas (delish), vegetarian burritos and tacos. The bean dip and the salsa dip are both excellent. Guacamole is fresh and outstanding.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of choices and they ask you as you are seated if you have any allergies.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are ramps for access. There are two ramps.“

4.4 Superb107 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
Classic Tostada Salad
Chips and Guacamole
Rotisserie Chicken
Tacos Al Carbon
Whole Chicken
El Pollo Loco

“Great service and very clean“

4.2 Good125 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

“Everything is amazing A-Z from staff to food to service! Food is delicious and most importantly dessert can’t forget that. I am a huge fan of their taco with choice of meat and horchata, flan , churros. Best Mexican authentic restaurant in town WAY TO GO!!! if you wanna try you will say many thanks to “

4.4 Superb53 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

“I loved the food here and the service by the ladies at the register and our servers. Although the head cook was too busy saying hello to everyone he knows, coming out of the kitchen tongs in hand, he forgot there are people actually waiting for food who he may not be best friends with. Other than that everything else was amazing.“

4.2 Good80 Reviews
Primos Mexican Food Mexican • $
21612 Plano Trabuco Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Monster Burrito
Taco Salad
Guacamole
Torta
Salsa
Fries

“We always order ToGo and food has always been good.
This time, we sat inside for Taco Tuesday. It's really more of a To Go place. Nice workers but they're more order takers and it seemed like they felt awkward with us sitting inside.“

3.7 Good37 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!!“

3.6 Good67 Reviews

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