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Best Mexican food near Laguna Beach, California, United States
Reviews on Mexican food in Laguna Beach, California, United States. About an hour south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach has a spectacular clifftop setting above some of the finest beaches in California. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, scuba dive, body-surf, or hike the trails in nearby Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A center for artists, there are a number of special events and festivals,such as the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and Plein Air Painting Invitational. The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California artists. Window shoppers and collectors will enjoy strolling the village’s quaint streets, as well as visiting galleries spotted along Pacific Coast Highway.
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10. Laguna Feast
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Boiseair
Small, local favorite that offers the best authentic Mexican food in all of Orange County. This place is amazing. The prices are beyond reasonable for the unbelievable freshness and quality. The service is great. I had a gaggle of little grandkids to feed, so I called and asked for 10 soft tacos with just meat and cheese to go...no lettuce, no sauce, just your basic kid classic. Man, did they deliver! The tender steak was delicious and the homemade tortilla was filled with fresh cheese. These "kids" tacos were so good, that the adults ended up stealing most of them!
9. Papa's Tacos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By caneguy
Sitting on PCH in South Laguna Beach is this small street style taco shop. Having passed by this place more times than I can count, with my sonâs in town we decided to check out the tacos for a quick bite. Looking over the posted menu we each got a carne asada street taco to hold us over until we stopped at another place for lunch. Listed price for the taco was $2.95 and when presented the total, I did not think twice and paid the amount. The tacos were good, not great and would have been well worth the $2.95. After eating the tacos, I realized that the total amount was much more than what should have been for the 3 tacos we ordered. I asked the nice person inside the window about the price and he said that was for a large taco. OK, no problem but we did not order the large one (did not even see it on the menu) and I thought I should have been told we were getting that size when he took the order (just asked for the carne asada tacos). SO, will I be back, maybe not. Not so much for the up-charge but I find the food across the street at Coyote Grill much better (even if a little more costly).
8. Lacasa Del Camino Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Tim_the_Enchanter417
Sat on a seat on the rail for best view of beaches and Catalina Island. Had afternoon Happy Hour pricing for a good period of time in the afternoon. In time to enjoy a wide variety of drinks. These included Tropical Mojito and Mango Mojito, Voodoo Stout and Left Coast IPA, GL Cab; we also had chips and guac for nutrition. You should always have some nutrition when imbibing. Total coast was around $65, which was worth the sunset and very nice service by a server labeled Lockwood.
7. Adolfo's Mexican Food
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By TonyFi18
Adolfo's is a small, personal and comfortable place near the center of town. The food is fantastic. I had the best Carnitas tacos ever. Fresh, delicious, and they have a great salsa bar. Very fairly priced, and you do not have to wait long for your food. They serve quickly. Have an ice cold beer, and head back to the Baech
6. Coyote Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By LagunaBch
COYOTE GRILL, Laguna Beach, California!My Husband & I Love this âBAJA at the BEACHâ, Fantastic Mexican Dining Spot! Itâs been a Family Owned Restaurant, Since 1989! Weâll normally Stop in, before, after, or even twice, after hanging out out at Table Rock Beach! Right as you enter, you immediately are Welcomed by their Open Air, Beach BAR âLocalsâ Hangout Spot! Itâs such a Chill & Relaxed Dining Atmosphere! Their Restaurant Balcony has a Fabulous Ocean View, Too! COYOTE GRILL has a Nice Tequila Selection & so Many Healthy Menu Options! Their Seafood is Always FRESH! Check Out their Delicious CEVICHES... Citrus Shrimp, Baja Style Red Snapper, or their Blue Crab & Snapper Combo! If Undecided... Order their Ceviche TRIO & you get to try all 3 for $15.75!Their Menu âSPECIALTIES De COYOTEâ, includes, their Impressive âLobster Puerto Nuevoâ... itâs a Nice Size, Grilled Split Spiny Lobster, accompanied by Rice, Beans, Guac & Sour Cream! Basically All the Yummy Fixinâs to Build-Your-Own TACOS! And if your Lucky, & itâs Available, youâll see the âFresh Local Lobsterâ, sign, Hanginâ from the window entrance!Not to Mention, a MUST ORDER, are their CALAMARI TACOS! NO Joke, they are Seriously the BEST, Iâve ever had & Ohhh so TENDER! These lightly battered & Fried Strips of Calamari GOLD, come Dressed with their Delicious âSecretâ White Sauce, Too!You Honesty, might just Howl at the Moon, after youâve been to COYOTE GRILL! Itâs an Awesome South Laguna, Baja Style Mexican, Good Eats Beach Spot! MARK, Behind the BAR, took Excellent Care of Us! He even Recommended their Tasty Corralejo Reposado, for $8.50... only $0.50 more, than their House Tequila! IN ADDITION...~ COYOTE GRILL Happy Hour is 3-6pm Daily! ~ All Tacoâs are only $4 each on TACO TUESDAYâS (3pm-Close)! ~ Fabulous Healthy Breakfast Choices (they open early at 7am Daily)~ Valet Parking is Available, if you canât find PCH Street Parking
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5. South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By travelernottourist
Met 3 girlfriends and enjoyed a table with views of ocean. Great margarita selection. Skinny margaritas and one Tamarind. Good pour. The guacamole was creamy and delicious with housemade crispy, hot chips. Trio of salsa provided different heat levels. Two of us had the short rib tacos, served as a trio of street style. Abondigas soup was hearty and tasty. Taco salad was served over a flat rectangular tart shaped pastry. We shared a butter cake for the birthday girl. It was unbelievably good. Service was excellent and full of fun!
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4. Las Brisas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1953 reviews
Legendary Las Brisas has been southern California's definitive place to enjoy fantastic and resplendent coastal views. The menu at Las Brisas brims with the authentic cuisine of the Mexican Riviera and is filled with recipes discovered along the 3000 mile
Reviewed By BellaTravelGirl
Fortunately we got one of the best tables with a beautiful view, it was all downhill after that. The service was terribly slow with the waitress repeatedly forgetting our order and then taking forever return. The margaritas were decent, albeit overpriced, but the food was downright awful. The chips and "salsa" tasted like the salsa was just tomato paste, super sweet and no flavor other than sweet tomatoes. On recommendation of the waitress (I should have known better...) I got the shrimp tacos. I received the pork tacos first on accident, i should have kept those, as they seemed somewhat edible. But then the shrimp tacos arrived, and they were one of the worst things I have ever had. They were just tiny shrimps covered in the aforementioned "salsa" which was super sweet, and then some added chili flakes making them also super hot. I could barely eat a few bites.The high prices would be tolerable if the food was good, as you could argue you are paying for the location, but the prices are completely out of line with what is received. Go pretty much ANYWHERE else in Laguna for a better experience, and just enjoy the same view from the public look-out right next to the restaurant.
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3. Avilaâs El Ranchito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
It's a chain restaurant and the other locations are in Trip Advisor - just not this one..
Reviewed By CherryTravels17
My husband and I had lunch at Avila's El Ranchito. The restaurant offered indoor and outdoor seating. We ate outside with a peekaboo ocean view. The service was friendly. The drinks were good and the food was very fresh. The restaurant offered options for everyone, there were even menu items for dogs! We highly recommend the Avocado Bowl!
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2. La Sirena Grill - South Laguna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By RHTAB
We have been going to La Sirena for years and the food is always fresh. We have our favorites, mine is the Avocado/lime salad with chicken, others love the enchiladas, quesadillas with chicken, tacos. Their guacamole is excellent. Chips are crisp and fresh. Great staff, lots of smiles. We always order take out but the patio is clean with lots of people enjoying their food.
1. Carmelita's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 493 reviews
Reviewed By nad911
Iâve visited Laguna Beach many times before & it never disappoints, such a beautiful beach town.You have a significant choice in dining options from fine dining to fast food.This was my first visit to Carmelitas & wonât be my last.The cue outside was the first clue to a success & when ordered did not disappoint. Highly recommend both food & service.
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