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Top 7 Latin food in Irvine, California, United States
Best Latin restaurants nearby. Discover the best Latin food in Irvine. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Latin restaurants near you.. Irvine (/ˈɜːrvaɪn/ UR-vyn) is a master-planned city in Orange County, California, United States. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971. The 66-square-mile (170 km) city had a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census; in 2016 the city's population was 258,386.
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7. Taco Rosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Experience authentic Mexico City Cuisine at Taco Rosa. Our talented executive chef and creative team utilize ingredients, spices and flavors passed on through our ancestral roots ~ our Aztec, Mayan & Spanish heritage. Today these elements are fused with c
Reviewed By minnesotans4
Our friend knew my husband loves authentic Mexican food so with careful consideration chose Taco Rosa. The chile relleno casero, and carne asada taco and chicken enchilada combo were fantastic. My tacos de fillete, skirt steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions with melted brie cheese, was unique and one of the best tacos I have ever eaten. My husband couldn't resist a to go order of chicken enchilada in mole to carry on the plane.The margaritas were perfect. Guillermo was full of personality, fun and made our dining experience even more special.If we lived in the area, we would be here several times a month....at least!
6. Vaca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By austinsc0tt
I made the reservation with high expectations based on the others' reviews of the restaurant, along with the reputation of the chef. My expectations were quickly dashed when the food came. The skirt steak was inedible - so badly charred that all we could taste was the char. It was like eating a tough, expensive, loaf of ash. In surprising contrast, the seafood paella, which should have had a nice crusting, had none. Although the rice was perfectly cooked, the seafood was all undercooked, as were the bell peppers. The pulpo and potatoes were warm and cold respectively. The bacon-wrapped dates and potato and ground beef balls were the best dishes. The waitress never once asked how the food was and she was always rushing away. Given the reviews, I can only assume the chef was off for the night and nobody was supervising the kitchen. I won't be back, but I left with the feeling that this was just a bad night for kitchen, but more disappointingly, nobody there seemed to care.
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5. El Torito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By FTichy
The place is pretty run down.The carpet is old and it looks old. The bathroom was dirty.Our waiter wasn't very friendly. It was hard to get a bottle of water.The food was below average. It could have better presentation and the flavor wasn't good either.Honestly we could not get out of there fast enough.Will not go back there.
4. Puesto Los Olivos Irvine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mex
Reviewed By DHGreen
Esquites - surprisingly sour. Lots of lime juiceTacos:Lamb - not again. Big bite of gristleGrilled fish - nice flavorChicken al pastor - crispy cheese wrap. Nice flavorsShrimp - have had better on previous visits.What weâre drinking margarita-just rightGuacamole was very good.
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3. Habana Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By Rebecca C
We arrived, without a reservation early on a weekend night and, after a short wait, were seated for dinner.Holy yum yums. We started with the Shrimp Ceviche (Mexican shrimp, sashimi ahi; topped withhabanero and yellow tomato salsa; with mariquitas chips) Sweet love of gat! That was awesome.Then we split the Churrasco Steak. Oh my LOVE! EL CHURRASCO8 oz. skirt steak with chimichurri, street style corn, white rice, plantain, sofrito black beans, grilled red onion. LOVE LOVEFlavor. Great cocktails. Great service. Lovely!
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2. Habana-irvine Spectrum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 262dannyp
My girlfriend brought me here as a surprise birthday present with some of my friends! I have to say it's the most amazing place I've ever had brunch at. The atmosphere was just awesome! The staff was incredible. The ambience and atmosphere made you feel like you were in Cuba. And let's not forget the food! Food was just top notch. Be sure to try their cafe con leche! We couldn't stop ordering them. We also had the mimosas! Over all the best place to have brunch! Cant wait to come back over and over!
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1. El Torito Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
El Torito Grill features specialty menu items created by the Company's executive chef, Pepe Lopez, including mesquite broiled fish and steaks, as well as Mexican combination platters. Salads and soups are also available for both lunch and dinner. To compl
Reviewed By Otisss
Went here with work associates. Sat at the bar. Bartender was excellent. Very polite and attentive. Excellent chips and salsa. Chicken and shrimp fajitas were good. It was taco Tuesday so the other two folks had that. Basically itâs set up like a buffet. Thereâs a lady that makes whatever taco you select. They liked it. They also had what equates to Mexican corn on the cob. They loved that. Definitely try this place.
