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!“

“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 🤤🤤“

“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“

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

“Tried their tacos El Gobernador and they were delicious. Also got their Cito Fries (Cajun) and were super delicious. Wife had their tostadas de aguachiles and she gives them a 10/10. Atmosphere was nice and chill and later in the evening it reminded me a little of Original Mike’s.“

“Al Pastor tacos are hands down the best. Came out piping hot, steam and all....flavor was perfect and the 3 homemade salsas they have are bomb. Jalapeno, red and some orange one. So dang good. Don't pass them up... I'll be having these on a weekly basis for sure.“

“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 😋“

“La comida es deliciosa y el servicio estupendo“

“Ordered to go. Service was solid. Started out hot out the gate with a 10/10 Baja style fish taco. Al Pastor taco = 6/10
Rice and Beans were also a mediocre 5.5/10 overall rating 7.2 but the happy hour and $13 lunch special is pretty good value. Will try 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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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“

“birria y carnitas están buenos..“

“Chile Rellenos were delicious with great service.“

“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.“

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

“Fast, friendly service! Delicious food!!“

“Food is bomb highly recommend it.“

“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 :)“

“My husband and I decided to host our courthouse wedding reception at Perla. This was an easy decision after only one afternoon of dining there with family, and meeting with Daniel, the manager.
From the first time we were guests at Perla, the staff treated us very well and did not hesitate to help us when it came to this special event. We loved everything. The food at Perla reminded me of food I used to have at families houses, it had that same kind of specialties to it. Our favorites foods that we had were the guacamole, the short rib tacos, salad, and the rice and beans. Daniel was super helpful and went above and beyond setting an intimate dinner for our families up. When we asked at the last minute if they were going to be able to hold a wedding cake for us, they didn’t hesitate to help even in the last hours before our event. When we were frank with them and told them we didn’t have any decorations due to budget issues, they surprised us with simple yet elegant decorations for the tables and everything looked wonderful coming together. The music they played in general was fun and not too loud for an intimate dinner. The whole staff on board was incredibly kind as well. My family and I would definitely make a trip to Perla anytime, and I encourage anyone who is thinking of having an event or even a meal down in Santa Ana to choose Perla.“

“Una de las mejores comidas 👍🏻👍🏻“

“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!“

“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🤗“

“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...“

“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.“

“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.“

“Tacos are delicious. I ordered asada, Pollo, pastor, and carnitas. The green sauce is very good. The staff are friendly. The place is clean. Taco Tuesday is a bargain. The tacos are full of meat and seasoned well. Highly recommend. Sorry, no pictures... I was hungry. I had 9 tacos“

“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. 💯“

“Muy buenas hamburguesas y papas fritas, ingredientes muy frescos y bien condimentados todo hecho en el momento!!! muy recomendado , además excelente servicio, nos atendieron super bien. Gracias seguro regresaremos por más!!!😁👍“

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

“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.“

“Go to a spot for fish tacos and a California burrito. Word of caution: the burritos are massive. The fish tacos are amazing, but should be eaten there to get the best taste experience.

Angel burrito is massive, and I've only ever seen my friend finish that thing in a single sitting once.

Salsas are great, and you have to try that Cali sauce.

This Santa Ana location is larger than the Orange location, but both locations are great.

The breakfast burritos are also worth your time. Give the steak and bacon a shot, as that's my go-to.“

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“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 !“

“Since I tried the chicharrones there I have not bought anywhere else because they have a very similar flavor to the chicharrones from Mexico...10 out of 10

Parking: You can park in the parking lot next door, it is very close to the butcher shop and they don't say anything because you park there.

Kid-friendliness: I think taking the children is not bad at all, they will surely like the smell and taste of the pork rinds.“