50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Ana

“The food here was great! My husband had their Birria and said it was so good. The caldo de pescado was really good too. Would definitely come back next time we are in town. They have the best tamales!!!!! Not a sweet tamales person but you should try their piña tamales!!!! WOW“

“Best TJ tacos in OC! Their adobada and mushroom tacos are delicious! Their carne asada has a great Smokey flavor. And their agua fresca are legit. I highly recommend this place!“

“What an amazing experience I had today! I came in exhausted from lifting a humongous refrigerator lol..( I'm not a mover person lol) and the gentleman welcomed me right away with some delicious AGUA FRESCA! Chips and salsa ! What a way to welcome a new customer from L.A!!! Very attentive! And the food was super delicious! I highly recommend this place, and thank you Raul!“

“Attention all Final Fantasy 14 fans: This place serves the Xibruq Pibil from the Dawntrails story quests! Its real name is Cochinita Pibil and it's great. You can experience what Koana & Wuk Lamat had here! Taco Tuesdays are $2.50/taco.

Parking: You pay by phone or app“

“Great food excellent service“

“The burritos they’re small but very good“

“Nice place to enjoy some food and drinks… Loved it’s ambiance and service.“

“This is one of those classic, tiny, hole-in-the-wall places that delivers no-frills, fantastic food at a reasonable price. I'd never had tacos de vapor before, and Tito's came highly recommended by a friend - and he was right! I had one taco de rez and one pollo and WOW the flavor! I ordered the combo with beans and rice and both of those were very flavorful as well. I will definitely be back!“

“Outstanding service and excellent food! Cesar went above and beyond to make our dining experience enjoyable. His attention to detail and warm attitude made a big difference. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Cesar for exceptional service.“

“Best food ever. They make the best beans and the best guacamole.“

“The best tacos in Santa Ana !!!! They are delicious and the salsas are to die for !! And of course you can’t forget Los frijolitos 🤤🤤“

“there food is really good especially there keto tacos...people you should try and eat there food here I promise you that you kept regret it“

“The tacos al vapor are so delicious top them off with their specialty salsa and the spicy soft carrots. We make sure to stop by everytime we are in the area. The staff is always friendly. There's no other place that makes tacos al vapor this delicious 😋“

“Esta muy rica la comida la recomiendo lo único que tardan mucho tiempo en servirte y se les olvida lo que les encargas no te lo llevan y pues no te preguntan si necesitas algo más“

“La comida es deliciosa y el servicio estupendo“

“I'm blown away by this taco truck! The tacos taste just like they do at the street vendors down in Mexico. Gold standard, even the limes and radishes were fresh and sweet. We tried birria, asada, quesabirria, and al pastor. The asada and (plain) birria were our favorites, but everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We're looking forward to coming back!“

“We loved the decorations, it really felt like you were south of the border. Great food and service and all the staff was really friendly.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tapatia Taqueria #2 deserves all five stars!
If you’re looking for authentic flavor, generous portions, and true quality, this is the spot. Their tortas are hands-down the best in all of Orange County—packed, flavorful, and made with real care. The burritos are loaded with meat, not just filler, and every bite is worth it. And don’t sleep on the quesadillas—they’re stacked with meat and melted cheese, the way they’re supposed to be.
The service is quick, the food is fresh, and everything tastes like it was made with pride. Highly recommend this place to anyone craving real Mexican food done right!“

“Bet tacos in Santa Ana. And the Yellow Salsa is bomb!!!“

“Amigo los invitamos a que vengan a probar nuestras ricas aguas frescas 💯 por siento naturales sandía 🍉 ‘ piña 🍍 pepino y limón 🥒🍋, jamaica, y horchata muy deliciosas😋😋los esperamos“

“I’ve been here many times now and I’d like to say that the food is amazing, the drinks always hit (one of our fave margs in town, and the service is always great. Between Jose and Alejandra, I’ve always been taken care of. I celebrated my birthday here not that long ago after testing the consistency and have kept coming back. Thank you for being awesome! 🙌🏼 Taco Tuesday’s are such a steal and I look forward to checking out noche de despecho!“

“Came for my moms birthday 🎂. The atmosphere was amazing. The food was delicious. The coffee ☕️ has the perfect amount of canela. They gave my mom a complimentary flan for her birthday and played las mananitas over the speaker. Service was timely. Definitely recommend. You must try. 😁“

“😃Bonito lugar,muy rica comida,y bonito ambiente,muy buena atención.“

“birria y carnitas están buenos..“

“Chile Rellenos were delicious with great service.“

“Food is bomb highly recommend it.“

“tacos lengua. I live .01 ml from this joint. first time. will return. uber clean. I am a sushi/sanitation expert with 30 yrs in the field. these folk get an A+“

“First time trying a torta ahogada and it did not disappoint! My hands smelled like tomato for the next couple of hours but it was so worth it. Spice levels were great, and the onions were delicious. The bread soaked up the soup perfectly.

This place is cash only and there’s space to eat along the truck (standing), but no tables.“

“Fast, friendly service! Delicious food!!“

“If you’re looking for real authentic Mexican food here is the hole in the wall. Delicious Popusas. The birria Tacos with Hand Made tortillas hits the spot! Blessed to have places like this open and sharing our culture foods to others. Come try this place!“

“I enjoy good mexican cuisine. But when you get delicious hand-made corn tortillas, that is the icing on the cake. Colima is a family owned restaurant that serves good home cooked meals and delicious handmade tortillas at a reasonable price. The service is great and the restaurant is very clean. It is a humble establishment located in a small shopping track in a low income neighborhood. If you want atmosphere and a great view, then you need to go to El Torito or Las Brisas in Laguna Beach. But you'll pay more for the atmosphere and food won't be as good as Colima.“

“eh comida un par de veces la comida muy rica y el servicio exelente! pero el señor de kareoke ya tiene su gente y a el le encanta cartar y no le da prioridad a los clientes!“

“Authentic michoacan carnitas They sell carnitas by the pound here and they are to die for ! tacos , burritos and quesadillas the gorditas are my favorite and the habanero salsa is so spicy it's the best! Don't forget to wash it down with a Coca Cola . The parking is in the back kind of hidden and the restaurant is small with a few tables but the food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. And on the weekends they make Menudo with hand made tortillas a Sunday must have !“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“Una de las mejores comidas 👍🏻👍🏻“

“We stopped by spontaneously and were honestly very impressed. The person working there was handling everything on his own with so much care and effort — the place was very clean and well organized.

We ordered fajitas and tacos, and everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The meats were perfectly cooked and tasted delicious. He was also very kind, attentive, and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back. Highly recommended!“

“For simple $1.50 tacos, these tacos are very flavorful paired with their green salsa!🤤🌮
Watch out for their RED salsa, especially if your not used to spice.⚠️ Too much for me to taste 🔥🌡
Really nice staff, felt welcomed🤗“

“(Translated by Google) Grate place and very clean Ana makes the best cemitas in OC areaA great place to eat poblano cemitas Anita and her mother prepare them super(Original)Grate place and very clean Ana makes the best cemitas in OC areaUn gran lugar para comer cemitas poblanos Anita y su mama las preparas super“

“The venue/restaurant is clean, relaxing, and beautifully kept. The food tastes good, and has variety and quantity to choose from. However, its vibrant feel does not reflect in the staff. The kitchen staff is friendly, and helpful. Whereas, the hosts and waiters are not as attentive and welcoming. I've celebrated many different occasions throughout the years at the Green Parrot, but every single time my experience has been the same with the staff.“

“The food is delicious 😋 and the price was reasonable. I had the Molcajetes plate (shrimp, chicken & carne asada). Paid approximately $24 for my plate. The green salsa from the bar is perfect not too spicy. Doris our waitress was very friendly and attentive.“

“I highly recommend this Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Santa Ana, CA. My wife and I love this spot. The food, workers and cleanliness is on point. I recommend this Mexican Restaurant in Santa Ana to anyone. 💯“

“The best chicken ever loved it“

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

“Outdoor coming soon again , the greatest customer service all the time , auténtica Mexican food“

“Food is absolutely amazing. But...I never thought in my lifetime I'd have to pay more than a dollar for 2 to go boxes. TO GO BOXES. I guess I'll bring a Tupperware next time lol What is life coming to? Pay for toilet paper in the restroom next?“

“Best auto mechanic around! He’s honestly the best! Thank you Augustin for helping me with my truck alignment. 10 out of 10 for his honesty and mechanic skills. I took my truck to 2 other places and no one fixed the issue like Pro audio mechanic.“

“Absolutely LOVE this Place! Best Place for Sopes & Wet Burritos 🌯😍 the horchata is also really good and they give you chips with beans and cheese on it as an appetizer. Very different from other places but they are so good! They have the best beans ever. Restaurant is family owned and they are super nice and love what they do and have! Always love coming here when I'm hungover food is filling and taste amazing ✨ price is decent for how things are now with inflation. We like getting the Asada & Chicken Sopes! 🤤😋 For the Wet Burrito I think I did half green and half red and u can mix meats to but I think I stuck to chicken 🍗! Sooo good! The Jamaica is really good too !“

“My son had the crunch wrap. He said it was delicious & full of meat.
I had their Pastor burger. It was such an amazingly interesting combination of burger & pastor, it even had a pineapple in it. It was so good! I had never put hot sauce on a burger before!!! Definitely will be back“

“Food was amazing, service was great, and the atmosphere felt just right, food was hot and very tasty, only downside is that there's no images on the menu, so you can't really tell what you're ordering, other than that, amazing Mexican Comfort food “