50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Villa Park

“We hav been trying 2 hav 1 of each of the Paletas since so unique and creative. Huge selection. Artwork desserts & so far the Strawberry 🍓 Creme Fresh is fav flavor and fresh fruit can be seen in that style. Kiwi 🥝 Paleta looked so cool...thin slices and all kinds of emerald or lite tones. Can actually See-thru several with bold colors & see the fruit designs.
Excellent if U hav a Paleta fix!
Wow...so stoked we tried Cocina El Ranchito.
We hav been back atleast once a week since practically..
2026 Paleta selection is Stellar & many choices use fruit for artful look. Perfect on rare warm sunny 🌞 winter day.
Enjoyed the juices and paletas a lot this week durN heatwave....& now even w/ the lite rain. Warm bold flavor like Sopes hit the spot. Biggest variety ever seen. Our Nieces luvd all the choices. The soups actually helped cool us down 2. Great trick! The horchata is incredibly fresh & has quality flavor no matter the temp.

Wonderful Hole-in-the-Wall Gem 💎 in Villa Park Center CA. Next 2 Wayne's.
Super Authentic Mexican 🌮🌯 food big time.
Staff is attentive and kind.
Has over dozen flavors of Paletas!👌
Great Frig with cultural beverages has so many awesome rare options. They even make there own juices 🧃
Amazing how such delicious food is cooked in Pretty Epic lil spot!
Wet Shrimp 🦐 Burrito 🌯 is stellar.
Daily soups r always delicious.tje ingredients taste so fresh. The big quesadillas r extremely tasty.
Al Pastor everything is absolute favorite!
Also the shrimp tacos are great go2 item.
If you like carnitas this is Bucket List level🪣
Staff is extremely friendly and upbeat.
Has some chairs lining wall 2 increase seating and enjoy the good weather.
Lots of free close parking spots & great value.
Always impressed!
Very Authentic in all the tastiest of ways!
We still can't believe all the different kinds of Paletas:)) Highly Recommend 👍 👍
Enjoy 🤙“

“The food was delicious and our server Ashton was incredible. We will be back soon❣️“

“As soon as I pulled up to this place I said “Oh yeah, this is going to be good”. And then as soon as I walked in I said “I’m so excited”. I can spot a good Mexican restaurant when I see one. And I knew. My my instincts were correct. My carnitas burrito was phenomenal. Service was quick and friendly. It was clean. Everyone has a great time. I’m getting a burrito to go. 10/10.“

“Todo está bien sabroso ,nos quedamos satisfechos,lo súper recomendamos a todos ,vengan a probar la rica comida Mexicana“

“Best crispy tacos! They were stuffed with lots of meat and cheese. Beans had lots of flavor. The salsa had great flavor as well.“

“Definitely a fist class experience. My family and I are vacationing at Disney/California adv. from Utah. We wanted Mexican food and came across Sabor Chilango online. Saw the Guacamole appetizer and were sold! Well, the experience there is even better than the photo. Would give more stars if I could. Miguel Angel was top notch with his service. The food was unmatched. Will definitely eat there again!“

“Delicious real Mexican food“

“Really really good tamales Nuff said“

“Birria El Tijuanazo did not disappoint. The birria was incredibly flavorful and perfectly tender, and the consommé had deep, authentic taste. Shoutout to Alex for the great service, super friendly, fast, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you’re craving real birria.“

“It’s Awesome and great place!“

“Great service, food and employees“

“En este restaurante se como delicioso y se disfruta 💯 recomendado“

“My daughter was looking for somewhere new for us to eat lunch...she came across this little gem. Tacos San Pedro seems to be a family run little Mexican take out/eat in eatery. Nothing fancy but, the food is amazing!!! The street tacos were outstanding, the chile rellno was very good as well. The problem is trying to figure out what to eat!!! Clean, friendly atmosphere, very helpful when ordering. Very busy place, lets you know how good it is This will be one for our favorite list.“

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everything was served very quickly, which we really appreciated. The tacos were especially good—full of flavor and perfectly prepared. Overall, a great experience and definitely a place I would come back to.“

“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!“

“I love this place, absolutely stunning and the food was delicious. Our cashier was the best, her name was Rubi. RAISE HER SALARY, she’s the best. She was absolutely the best, she gave off positive vibes. I loved how she was so patient when I was deciding my order. She looks so passionate doing her job. First time being here, and I already want to come back!!!!🙂😊“

“Probably the best Mexican restaurant I have been too. Friendly and generous staff.“

“great fresh ingredients. wonderful flavors hot hot sauce bar. beautiful“

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place is legit on every level. The restaurant and bar have the kindest most helpful and amazing staff...the kitchen is always consistent with providing the most delicious authentic flavors . I honestly can't say enough good things about Pancho's. It is one of the best restaurants in our city.“

“Fast service and everyone liked their food , Good menudo“

“My favorite place to go eat when i visit my family in Santa Ana. I usually get their Fish platter. With black beans, rice, and Ensenada style fish. Ive tried their grilled fish which is actually subpar, definitely their worse style. Blackened is good, but Ensenada style is where its at.“

“I just turned 62 and I wanted real Mexican food 🥘 I live in Vegas so I invited my family members and we ate lots of awesome salsa and chips !!!!!! Beans guacamole 🥑 enchiladas chiles rellenos and the famous Molcajete ohhh wow the price $$$ was right food 🍱 ❤️ every one was amazingly surprised with the great service and variety of foods were huge we took home half of our meals“

“We've been going to Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen for years, and it never disappoints. It's become a tradition in our family—my wife celebrates her birthday there every year on Cinco de Mayo (we call it “Cinco de Kimo”), and it's always a great experience. The food is consistently excellent. The shrimp enchiladas are her go-to and absolutely worth it every time. we also had the short rib taquitos recently and it was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and perfectly done. And the margaritas? Always spot on. Great food, great drinks, and a place that's become part of our story.“

“If you take nothing else away from this review, just know that these are the best tortillas in town. All hand-made and it has this amazing chewy and soft consistency…almost akin to (dare I say) mochi. I don’t generally care what tortillas my tacos are served with but that’s what I noticed most.

The carne asada and adobada were well-seasoned/marinated and flavorful. Their salsa roja was delicious and they even have an amazing habanero salsa to give you that extra kick!

Lastly, service is always great. I usually come Sunday nights and the gentlemen there is always serving with a smile. Orange County has countless options for tacos, but in our embarrassment of riches, sometimes you just don’t want to go “far” to get them. This is one of the few taco shops in the 2-3 mile radius (😂) canyon area of North Orange/Anaheim Hills border and I believe it is one of the best kept secrets. It is my new regular taco spot!“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Love this place. It ticks every box:

✅️ Great food
✅️ Great service
✅️ Great value
✅️ Easy parking

You won't be disappointed if you go, but unfortunately no one is going there now. I hope they have a good lease agreement, because I don't see how they can survive at this location. So enjoy it now while it lasts people!“

“Todo súper rico y barato 100% recomendable“

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

“Unique Oaxacan cuisine that is tasty and different from standard Mexican food. Very traditional to the region. Most of the customers seem to be Mexican, so that speaks to the authenticity of their food. Definitely not commercial fare. Good mole here.“

“The food was good! tried three a la cart items and was pleased with all of it...great pricing to boot!“

“The burritos they’re small but very good“

“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“

“Yummy and tasty authentic Mexican food, along with wonderful Elvis memorabilia“

“One of my go-to spots. Love this place. I try to go as often as I can depending on my schedule. It was once a restaurant called the Old Ship but the Santa Ana location closed down. Thankfully, Suavecito came in and opened up El Barco. To me it's a sort of spiritual successor. The staff are always professional and friendly. Restrooms and interior is clean. The menu changes every so often but they keep many of their top sellers like their appetizers. Like I mentioned before, great happy hour. Hope this place stays for a long time.“

“Got 4 tacos (2 Asada and 2 Mixed Carnitas), each were about $3 ($12.50 total). Ordered at counter, got food almost immediately. Tacos were filled well and easy to pickup and eat. Both kinds had good texture but I liked the flavor on the asada more. Complimentary grilled onions on the side were great, ate most of them in between bites of taco. Tried the 3 green salsas available. The mild green was creamy with slight citrus flavor. The mid green had good citrus punch, not spicy. The yellow-green had great flavor and had good heat, I used small dabs with the creamy green to cool it off. Plenty of seating, clean interior. Overall great experience.“

“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! 😊🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Come here for lunch and pick up dinner! Excellent Mexican food in Costa Mesa right on Fairview and Baker. The caldo de res and caldo de pollo are soooo goood! Perfect balance of veggies and meat …my family loves it ♥️“

“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!“

“The owner served us as if we were in his home. He tended not only to us but to all his customers. We experienced true Mexican culture while visiting his restaurant. He brought out homemade natural guava drink, he brought a small cup for my 17 month old and a side of rice for her to start eating. He brought food out without being asked and when he was asked he provided. We ordered chilaquiles red and green, a cheeseburger plain and a plate of carne asada. Because my husband didn’t order food, he brought out a side of small lentil soup for him. Once the meal was finished he provided my children complimentary ice cream popsicles.“

“los camarones ala diabla con crema , deliciosos, con una pacifico bien fria,,,“

“The best! The owner was friendly and very polite. Food was amazing and tasted fresh, my Pa loved his huarache de chorizo 😃definitely recommend!“

“First time customer but definitely not last! Had the Surf my Turf burrito and can honestly say best burrito I’ve ever had hands down! Can’t wait to order again and try everything on the menu!“

“Just went down memory lane and had Naugles for the first time in 35 or so years. SO FREAKING GOOD! I have missed you, and will most definitely be back! ❤️“

“It’s all about the food! Quality ingredients cooked perfectly! The best around.“

“The Carne Asada Plate! Bomb!!“

“Their food is OK, but their pollo asado (grilled chicken) on the weekends? What a banger. Im giving 5 starts ONLY because of the freaking chicken!!

Good price for a whole chicken, and if you talk to the right staff, they hook you up with little extras. Their tacos and/burritos might be great for some, for me are OK at best. But Their weekend's pollo asado? Pretty damn good. Sometimes it could be more juicy, but the flavor is always there.“

“great food good price will return again“

“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“

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