Best Tacos in Placentia

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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El Cantarito Restaurant
El Cantarito Restaurant
90/100 (1355 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Fajitas
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food, friendly service and killer chips and salsa make this place a new fave. Looking forward to Taco Tuesday here. I highly recommend this..."
Nick Muratalla
"Love this place!! Great hospitality and the food is good!! It’s our regular Mexican food..."
Princess Lea
"My family and I enjoyed it very much when we went. The waiter was courteous and offered us what he believed were the best dishes. I had the..."
Andrew Avalos
"Yummy tacos, friendly staff, don't always get refills without asking but if that's the worst you can say about a place it's not bad!! The..."
Jessie Garciacano
"Love this place! The staff is very friendly and we always have great service when we go. We love the homemade chips and salsa. Definitely the best..."
Anna Diaz Hibbs
"El Cantarito has always been a family favorite for my family. My Mom and Dad used to love this place when my Mom was alive, But my Dad still loves to..."
Mike Gomez
"Always great food and service here. Fajitas are plentiful and if you're lucky they will have flan for dessert. FYI All the employees here are on..."
Paulie Glockz
"I miss San Diego Mexican food but this place is as good to me as my San Diego favorite!! My new favorite..."
Ted Palalay Jr
"We brought our mother here Saturday for an early Mother’s Day celebration we frequently come to this place the food is delicious it’s..."
Johnny Diaz
"Been coming here for a long time! Great, authentic food, great prices, great place to relax. Customer service is top notch! Love..."
Julie Toledo
"The food there is always top notch. Burrito especial is my favorite. Eric, one of the staff, is hands down the best reason to go. So personable and..."
Ken Gasparovic
"My husband and I go here for breakfast on the weekends and get the chile verde with eggs. The food is bomb and the Michelada's are out of this..."
Isavel Lopez Smith
"Very good breakfast and atmosphere, had the chilequilas plate with eggs beans and rice, very..."
Eddie Curiel
"The owners and staff make you feel welcome. They remember when you come in and they love to joke around with you. I ordered my moms surprise Bday..."
Debbie Maddock Mosino
"Very very good tasting food. We will definitely be back. Great prices and service was excellent!..."
Connie Fair-Leon
"Clean , reasonable price. Soft tacos are great with great meat. Enchilada was good also. And the service is off the chart. Eric is super kind and..."
Kev H Lee
"Eric is always there with a great big smile to greet our group. He has gotten to know us and what we like to drink or eat. He's a special guy at a..."
Eleanor S
"The food and service were great. I had the camarones a la diabla. The price for the food is perfect, you'll definitely get a great..."
Aaron Barajas
"Nice family-owned spot serving really good Mexican food at a great price. Personally, my favorite Mexican restaurant in O.C. The nachos were so..."
Jaime Garcia
"Great food and friendly service. I had the chicken mole; it was delicious. My wife had the 2 item combo. She enjoyed it. Fresh homemade chips and..."
Felipe Sanchez
"The food was delicious! The jalapeno poppers had a lot of flavor, and very little heat. The pork had fantastic flavor, and was complimented nicely by..."
Sheena Tidwell
"Pozole was ok. Pork was not tender flavor a bit bland. Chips and salsa was really good and so was the hand made corn tortillas. Service ok. Bathroom..."
Napoleon V
"Really good "hole in the wall" place. The waitress/server was very nice/friendly and helpful. The place was packed with large groups. The food really..."
Russian Wildkat
"Sope was huge and tasty. Good..."
Carlos Nieto
"Amazing food, love the Chile verde con huevo. Great service and beautiful staff. 👏👏👏👏 If you love Mexican food this is a great restaurant..."
felipe galvan
"Great service! Friendly staff! Amazing food! Taco Tuesdays are amazing! But you might have to wait to be seated ~20 minutes if it's crowded. I love..."
Julian Coronado
"It’s good 👍 feels like I’m in Mexico..."
Steamed Rice
"Everything here is soooo good! We love ordering lunch from here. The servers and staff are all very friendly and..."
B K
"Food was good but nothing stood out as delicious on this visit. The salsa was good butI felt it needed a kick of spice ( this went for the other..."
Rosemari Martinez
"Steak and eggs very delicious..."
Jose Resendiz
"Best Chile Relleno of my life!! Fast! Cheap! Good! A don’t miss spot, where the food is hot! (I recommended sitting..."
Shelby Cantu
El Farolito
El Farolito
89/100 (3893 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"A great friend of ours highly recommended this place, and we weren't disappointed. My honey got the salad burrito with shredded beef and I got the..."
James Cox
"Food was ok. I had two taquitos and they had no flavor. Beans and rice were good at least. Tostada was good. My wife had the chile rellenos which..."
Jeff Moehr
"I've been here over 8 times now! Every visit is a treat for my taste buds, and my favorite dish is hands down the arroz y pollo. The salsa is..."
N N
"El Farolito Mexican Restaurant is a popular Mexican food restaurant located in Placentia. We had a short wait to be seated. The staff were friendly..."
Mike Kelly
"Fabulous and flavorful food. Everything I’ve had is excellent but I keep coming back to their carnitas. Order them crispy for an extra..."
John Olsen
"Love this place. Family favorite, and we have very picky young ones. I knew it would be a hit the first time we came as soon as I saw the rice...if..."
Stephanie Bernstein
"Excellent food and service. Very authentic. Parking can be a challenge in the..."
M L
"The food is really really good.. very tasty.. staff very friendly.. price is..."
O*C CALI
"I've been coming for years as a kid to adolescent. Recently I brought my girlfriend and she's brought her parents, siblings and friends. The food is..."
Manuel Alvarez
"Hands down my favorite enchiladas in OC. The rice is light and fluffy, beans are creamy and flavorful. Sauce and tortilla are perfectly cooked. Salsa..."
Angie Nguyen
301 Cafe
301 Cafe
87/100 (351 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Alva is sweet and gracious always! The food is like eating at someone's grandmother's house. Just plain ole delicious food! Before you order, she..."
Terry Massie
"An old college haunt, I returned after nearly 35 years and not much had changed. The food is still good, the beers are still cold, and the same sweet..."
Shauna Snow-Capparelli
"Have been coming here for forty years. Same waitress Maria and she remembers us! Chicken Mole to die for and love the pickled..."
Lynn Jarosz Goode
"Chili Verde is my favorite of all Mexican dishes if done right! I go here once a week for their Chili Verde Wet Burrito and ask them to add Sour..."
Marvin Garcia
"The aerospace industry was booming in the early '60s. My father and his friends would cash their checks at 301 Cafe to buy pitchers of beer on..."
Brian Law
"Family owned, prices are great, food is delicious if you're into greasy Mexican food. Service can be slow mostly because it's family owned and under..."
Jordan Klinger
"Alma's food is truly the best Mexican food I have ever had. She makes everything from scratch, including her chips, salsa, guacamole and pickled..."
Chris Mojarad
"Although it's been many years since I've been here, it hasn't changed a bit. First started coming here in 1964. I loved how the salsa would make my..."
Lucinda Brinks
"Just like mom making us food. 👍💯. Must try it. Eva and Juan thank..."
Jose Macias
"Best ground beef tacos ever great salsa chips and..."
Eva Anguiano
The Whole Enchilada
The Whole Enchilada
83/100 (1462 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Carnitas Taco Plate
Strawberry Margarita
Beef Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Midori
Combo Plate
Tapas
Chimichanga Dinner
Tacos
Shrimp Ceviche
Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Fish Taco
enchiladas rancheras
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cheese Enchiladas
Carnitas Chimichanga
Mexicali Skillet
Chicken or Beef Enchiladas
마가리타와 토티야 칩
Pina Colada Shirleytemple Blendedrita
Salad with Grilled Chicken Salad
Sit down
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time we ate here food was excellent and plenty of it. I had the chili Verde plate my son had the 3 item..."
Mike Sandoval
"This was one of my favorite places to eat when I lived in Placentia. I have fond memories spent with my family enjoying the delicious food, and yet..."
Leah Wray
"Love it, love it, love it. The salsa is fantastic, the Mama Mia plate is my favorite (two small chimichangas with pico de gallo and guac), rice,..."
oldvedub1
"Great food. Great customer service. Very accommodating. Everything we had from here was great. Big portions and great chips and salsa. Will..."
Kevin Aronoff
"Excellent menu selections. A very nice surprise for our first visit. We'll be back. Chicken and bean burrito with Colorado sauce was..."
Richard Williamson
"I have occasionally eaten at this restaurant for over 40 years. I have always had good service, and excellent food. I highly..."
Fran Netherton
"Go to place when I’m in Placentia. Phenomenal food and service...."
Taylor Reighard
"Great place for dinner. Always busy only problem is orders are not followed us you request it. But servers said it's all pre prep and ready to..."
Ramesh jeram
"Took my granddaughter for brunch after a soccer game. She said, "The food was the..."
Michael Silva
"We love this place!! Great food! Fun atmosphere! Friendly staff!! Jennifer is always sweet! Our family loves coming..."
Nikki Marie
"I have been going here for 35 years. I love the fish tacos, guacamole with chips and iced tea. My wife love their virgin margaritas. Anything you get..."
David Turney
"Our family has been going here for years. The food is great and service is..."
Jeremy Rupp
"Nice little place for good food. The server was real..."
Jennifer Watkins
"Pretty good food, but didn't get the sense the place was very clean. But then again, it was clean enough for me to continue eating there. was a..."
Manny Aguilar
"Very good Mexican food good service and good foods it's very busy here and the staff are nice they have free tortillas and salsa they have TV's and..."
M. D.
"We are going to "The Whole Enchilada " for over 2 years We always had a great experience. But today was a worse experience ever. Before we had a..."
Lana Currie
Q-tortas
Q-tortas
82/100 (460 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
All Meat Burrito
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Gyro
Flautas
Taco Fries
Carnitas Burrito
Carnitas Tacos
Torta de Carnitas
Ceviche
Veggie Burger
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Came here with my little brother who has autism, the chef came off the line to help him with his question personally. Short guy, nice beard, black..."
Mushie Zerep
"Great spot! Always so friendly and personable at the counter. Food is made fresh and custom requests are honored. Salsa is delicious addition to..."
Mandy Nelson
"I've ate here for years some of the best food around, very good..."
jack zeran
"Best ground beef 🌮's! You can buy carnitas by the pound....plus all the fixings..... Their drive through works best when ya bring a..."
Kathie LaMore
"The only place I think about eating at after visiting my doctor in Placentia. Carnitas tortas mixed are my go to. I definitely buy like 3-5 tortas..."
Xenomorpheus The1
"My first visit here and it was not bad at all. I had ordered the asada torta along with two chicharon tacos and a coke; which came out to under..."
Thien T
"The carnitas torts is to die for. Good quality for cheap, would eat their for every meal of the day if I had the..."
Eduardo Juarez
"Last time I was here was 1983. Tried the carnitas tacos again they’re still great!..."
Bubba Man
"Best tacos in the OC! Found this place 30+ years ago and they're still making great food. Nice to know that some things haven't..."
Keith Pruhs
"I like their wrapping the burrito inside paper outside aluminum foil. Food was cooked fresh, tasty, and cheap...."
Sam Shin
"A frend of mine in the early 1980's told me about the green chili pork burritos here. They are great.I keep coming back for..."
Charlie Riend
"Thirty years ago I lived on Bradford. I stop by when I visit my son in YL. I always send my hello to the professor. The quality of service, food,..."
Lord Is King
"Found reviews on Google about the carnitas and was not disappointed. Went back a few days later and got food for the whole family, everything was..."
ware house
"Best cueritos and carnitas in town. Grew up coming eating the food and its still freaking..."
Irma Garcia
"I hadn't had this place since high school. Decided to drop by tonight and see if they were just as good. They were just like I remembered; excellent...."
Sean McCollum
"Very good chile verde pork the best in the..."
Hector Avendano
"Still love the carnitas burrito. Good beans too. Been going there for..."
Bob Wakai
"My husband grew up coming here. I'm so glad he did, the food here is so good. I've never had anything that wasn't any good. My personal favorite are..."
Sofia Pulido
"Love Q-Tortas I grew up in Placentia, so I have been getting breakfast burritos there (and other food of course but the breakfast burritos are good)..."
Alyssa Phillips
Esther's Taco House
Esther's Taco House
74/100 (1151 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I want to try everything on the menu. The food coming out of the kitchen looked wonderful. The grilled fish taco was great. The beef burrito in the..."
Kathy Holm
"Been here many times... I would have to say that the staff is AMAZING and working their asses off to get people tables, drinks, their orders in, in a..."
Teri Devaney Zapatka
"Love this place. My family and I go every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday. Great food and..."
Christina Hernandez McCormick
"They have Modelo on draft, and great Carnitas..."
Carl Ray
"Taco Tuesday is a must go event. Try the chicken or shrimp tacos of the rellano. All..."
Bruce Brown
"Great chicken tacos, also love the shredded beef..."
Vince Bergmann
"The Carne Asada nachos are excellent! Also the new bar they added is pretty..."
Tony Araiza
"I love love love this place! I wish I didn't move so far. The chicken tacos are soooooooo..."
Wendi Smith
"The best salsa, this beats all the rest!!! This ain't no Taco Bell! Ifvyou want real Mexican food, go to..."
Brian Curwick
"Great people, great tacos, great beer. What else do you..."
Keith Hook
"Great for family's and friends to sit and relax and break from the reality with great food and kind..."
Chad Seaman
"I had the pleasure of dining at Esther's Taco in Placentia, CA, and I must say that their chicken tacos are absolutely outstanding. These tacos are..."
Renee Curley
"Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. Service is lightning fast and all the servers come around topping off your drinks before you get a chance to ask..."
Manny Luna
"If you are looking for authentic Mexican delicious food, this is the place! Personally, I love ground beef. Esters makes a wet G.B. burrito that is..."
Sarah Pacatte
"Large portions, Quick friendly employees, Very popular with the..."
You Know Me
"Did not bring much of an appetite with me when I had come here for the first time. The flautas were fluffy and crispy; flavored very well. Happy Hour..."
Thien T
"Good food great atmosphere. Only place right over one taco is enough. Usually, I like nine ormore. But I've been trying to watch my weight. My mom..."
Steve Bush
"I love Esthers! I discover them over the past year and I am in love. You would be hard pressed to find better tacos in all of Orange County, they..."
Augustine Flores
"I have to be honest, in the past I would give this place three Stars for service and five stars for food. I've been coming here for years, And I..."
ericka duran
"Just got done from an 8 mile hike and needed to eat some good food and drink an ice cold beer. This is the best place we could have chosen! The vibe..."
A B
"We go here often for our lunch break we always get fast and friendly service. The drinks are on point but the food is..."
cassie williams