50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Ana

“Una de las mejores comidas 👍🏻👍🏻“

“The food was good, and the staff were incredibly friendly—something we truly appreciated. However, there were a few drawbacks that impacted our overall experience. The menu didn’t have prices listed, which made ordering a bit uneasy since we weren’t sure what to expect cost-wise. I ordered a wet carne asada burrito, and the composition was disappointing: about 60% rice, 10% beans, and only 30% carne asada. The flavor was decent, but it felt more like a rice dish than a true carne asada burrito. On the other hand, my wife had the birria and genuinely enjoyed it. While there were some highlights, I don't think we'd choose to return. Still, the welcoming attitude from the staff deserves recognition.“

“La gente es muy agradable y la comida es muy buena. Me gusta comer los tacos y pichangas.“

“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“

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

“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. 💯“

“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!“

“Second time come here they always have a table reserved and ready to go for me and my family. Food reminds me of back home. Can’t say enough about this place and their Service. Highly recommended.

Parking: No issues whatsoever

Kid-friendliness: Some of our kids were running around and they didn’t mind. Still was respectful, but like the fact that they let families come and interact.“

“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“

“Deliciousness!!!!!! Legit Mexican food.

Freshly made tortillas. This place is quite simply about the food. Bring a little patience for your food to be prepared. Also be patient with the old school vibes of how they calculate your costs, take your order, etc. For me, this added to the charm of this place.
Felt wonderful supporting a local business. Truly, great food!“

“Love these tacos, I live a bit of distance away, but we still take the drive to eat the Tacos al Vapor the beef ones, add some lemon, dash of salt, hot sauce (which their hot sauce is good too:)), and some guac, you'll have the best tacos in town. I can't comment on anything else as that's all we go for, the tacos as that's their specialty 😋!!!“

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

“Love this place. Delicious and authentic tacos, sipes, burritos etc... Reminds me of the taco stands in Mexico with homemade tortillas.“

“Fast, friendly service! Delicious food!!“

“It's the first time we came to this restaurant and we loved it, it's 3 minutes from South Coast Plaza Mall, the food is delicious, the fish taco is full of flavor, as are the mole and molcajete, and the customer service is super good, excellent atmosphere with a DJ on weekends. this week my new favorite place

Vegetarian options: Pumpkin tacos, poblano rajas, mushrooms,“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“La comida es deliciosa y el servicio estupendo“

“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+“

“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 🤤🤤“

“Small cozy family-owned restaurant with insane flavorful foodCame here by accident. Store is nice and cozy, super clean. Owners are a wife and a husband. Ordered Caldo de Res, the beef is super tender.What’s more amazing is their taco. It’s only 99 cents all day on Tuesday and 6-9pm any other day. Every taco serves flaming hot. The cabeza is juicy, full of collagen and MEATY, unlike other over fatty cabeza cut. Owners are super friendly.Hidden gem here, would definitely come back again.“

“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.“

“The burritos they’re small but very good“

“Esta super bien tanto como el café y los panes, y más la amabilidad del personal“

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

“This is a hole in the wall dont be fooled by hoe it looks. Belive me when I tell you the tortas are out of this universe. I been voming herr for 12ys only thing they have changed is there bread but I get mine with Asada lite lettuce because they put alot of it. There birria tacos are good, get the torta best torta ive tasted and I have tasted alot. Also the price is very reasonable. Opened 24/7“

“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.“

“Chile Rellenos were delicious with great service.“

“I have only eaten the steamed tacos, very good, all the flavors are tasty. It just seems a little expensive to me, not very expensive, but I think they could be cheaper since we are talking about beans and potatoes.
The place is highly recommended.“

“Food is bomb highly recommend it.“

“First, the people who work there are professional and friendly. The place was very clean and had a lot of open space.

I got a chile relleno burrito. My only disappointment is that it had one small chile among everything else in the burrito. I got a combo and enjoyed my guacamole and chips, though there were parts of the guacamole that were the dark brown that indicates that it was exposed to air. But, it was real, homemade guac, not prepackaged gross nonsense.

All in all, I recommend this spot and would return if I was in the area and hungry.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Everything we have had so far is amazing. I love their rice and beans, which I can tell are not canned like many other places. The hand-made tortillas are bomb. Their caldos are great; My favorite is the caldo de res. Also, the staff is always great, very friendly and helpful. By far one of my favorite food places.“

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

“Huge portions and DELICIOUS fish tacos. The reason for the 4 stars is because I asked for an extra side of Cali sauce for my taco (the size you get for the size of taco you’re getting is not proportionate). The lady at the counter said she could only give 1 side of Cali sauce for 1 taco. I said okay, how much is it for another one, I’ll pay for it? And she said she wouldn’t sell me a small size, if I wanted more I had to buy the 8oz for $6. She had a bucket.. a literal bucket of the small ones prepared, but nope. It’s just unfortunate to have poor customer service at such an otherwise great establishment.“

“Went for Taco Tuesday. It was very good. I suggest ordering water to drink because they charge $5.00 for a coke. It's unreal what restaurants are charging for drinks. My 2 kids and I, to drink here cost $14.00. The food is good and their salsa is great but won't really be back for the cost. If you can afford it and don't mind cost of things, you will thoroughly enjoy this food.
7 tiny street tacos
Kids meal
A side of rice and beans
2 cokes and a mango juice
Chips and Salsa
1 Watermelon Margarita
$73.00 with tip and tax
Eek! Right?“

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

“ala persona que atiende tiene un pinché modo para a tender ala gente que así no dan ganas de regresar. hojala y el dueños vea este mensaje por que ese tipo de personas no debe trabajar en este lugar...y todavía se burla de mi...“

“Delicious grilled shrimp tacos with cabbage and plain diced tomatoes - the shrimp was prepared perfectly. My husband had grilled chicken breast tacos which were also delicious. Wish list: sliced plain avocado or avocado crema for the topping on the shrimp taco! 😊🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Heard about this place and decided to come here with my girlfriend. The service was beyond phenomenal. It’s a place where you should come and enjoy the quality time with your family and friends as they take time to cook your food. With that being said the wait is worth it. The presentation of the food was spot on and it taste amazing. I definitely recommend this place.“

“birria y carnitas están buenos..“

“What can I say other than I just got one of the best services and treatment ever, I was quickly given a menu and recommended the tacos or sliders and went with the sliders which were great both the asada and chicken. You’ll get a small portion of meat but the bread and onions is incredible and very good pairing with the quality meat. 5/5 would recommend to friends or family.“

“(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“

“First time here, great service and yummy food. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone had a warm smile to welcome us in. We will definitely be back“

“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.“