La Vaquita
CLOSED$$ •
1633 S Standard Ave, Santa Ana
La Vaquita Reviews
Walked in and my first thoughts were that this place looked a little messy, but smelled really good - very alluring food were being cooked here. Staff were nice. Chorizo Burger (fresh chorizo patty with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a fried egg, served on a potato bread bun, and came with a small Pringles can lol) - The patty resembled a beef patty, but once I bit in, it released that chorizo goodness. It was a yummy Mexican breakfast burger that gave the illusion of also eating...read full review
This has got to be one of the best burritos I've had. I got the carnitas burrito and chicharron tacos. The meat here is the main attraction. It doesn't need to hide behind the condiments. This place will definitely hit the spot when you're driving around trying to decipher which mexican restaurant to go to.
Love this spot. La Vaquita is a carniceria that slangs tacos during the week. After 5:30 they have a big set up out front with a pastor spit. My usual order is asada mulitas and a horchata, but everything I've had here is great. The staff is friendly and hard working. Stop going to Taco Bell and go here.