Best Tacos in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 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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Carmelita's
Carmelita's
92/100 (1752 ratings)
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Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Ceviche
Shrimp
Pork
Lobster
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Halibut
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Serves Alcohol
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Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So peaceful on the patio. The food so amazing! Goldie was our server. Excellent service from her. Spicy pineapple margarita was the best I’ve had...."
Lenna Revan
"I just moved to the neighborhood. This is my second time at Carmelita's. Both time I found the food to be excellent. There are a lot of options on..."
Carla Leininger
"Pretty location in Rancho Santa Margarita with lake views. Enjoyed the strawberry Margarita. The chicken fajitas were pretty good. It took a while..."
Peter
"Incredible food, amazing aerobics, great atmosphere. They took my gluten allergy serious - the waiter asked if we had any food allergies before we..."
Valerie Bodo
"Delicious food and drinks on a picture perfect outdoor patio! They have a big patio with a great view of the lake and a patio cover for those hot..."
Jackie H
"Restaurant by the water. Service was great. Food was good. Recommend the seafood trio, but I liked the shrimp taco the best out of the three..."
Helene K
"Our server was attentive and sociable. They use real candles, something not often seen anymore. There is a literal wall of candles and they're all..."
John Michaels
"My friends and I stopped here for dinner. We did no it make reservations and we’re surprised that it was only about a 5 minute wait for a table...."
Steve
"Wonderful restaurant! Everything was perfect. We love coming here. Our Server, Mick, was friendly, attentive and professional. We also spoke to Jose..."
Bob F.
"We had a great experience with our waiter and great customer service!!! When it comes to the burrito the chief was able to do prime rib instead of..."
Jesse Waite
"This is our 3rd time here and we love it! The food, service, and ambience are excellent! Highly recommended! Kylie was our server. She was very nice,..."
Amir Mohsen Jourabchi
"Pretty location with fresh incredible food and super friendly..."
Sahar Meshksar
"Great food, drinks, and on the lake! I often use Pork Carnitas as a metric for Mexican restaurants since most of them have it on the menu and..."
Jonathan Davis
"We've been here a few times. Our best two experiences have been with Goldie as our waitress. She is exceptional and super sweet. The food here is..."
T M G
"Still hands down with the best restaurants in town. Reasonable pricing for Mexican grill type fare. I recall our wait staff was very kind and..."
FairWinds OnBeam
"Absolutely amazing. Homemade tortilla with cilantro bits mixed into the tortilla dough (I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I thought that this was a very..."
Hazel Diuri-Lee
"In the land of fake American Mexican restaurants - the authentic taste of Carmelita’s came through. This isn’t your Javiers or calo. This is..."
Soro Wellness
"The food was good, but we had a new server and she kept wiping down the table while we were eating and removing items before we were done. I realize..."
Spencer Hardy
Todos Santos
Todos Santos
89/100 (268 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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Tapas
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Sit down
Mexican
Television
Private Dining
Street Parking
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
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La Fiesta Mexican Grill
La Fiesta Mexican Grill
83/100 (805 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Found this nice family owned shop while visiting family in Rancho Santa margherita. The friendly welcoming staff greeted us and took our order right..."
Chris Amendola
"What a treat! Was back in town for family and realized I could get dinner here - yea! It’s been so many years… will it still be great?? YES! A..."
Lynnann AKA Grandma
"Still, one of the best Mexican restaurants in Rancho. Even though I don’t live around the area anymore, I still come up here for the delicious..."
J G
"Stopped by for lunch ordered a combo: chili relleno, cheese enchilada, rice & beans $14.95 (not unreasonable price) ordered a carne seca taco a la..."
Pamela Sage
"Long time customer. Fantastic taco Tuesday and love the chicken avocado salad. Service is warm and friendly and grateful they are in..."
Gary Keswick
"a girlfriend and I ate lunch there Thursday Sept. 1st It was very hot so we sat inside. It was cooler. I had a chili relleno. It was very good. It..."
Blade Nunez
"Great place for casual Mexican Food. Can get very crowded as they are a 3-4 person..."
Greg Carraway
"Great spot for lunch! Huge portion and the food is fresh too. Great service as..."
Julie N
"This restaurant has been a favorite for a long time! Very authentic Mexican food! A great taco..."
Dawn Barton
"We have been going to La Fiesta for years. Their chips and salsa are delish. Another favorite is the chile verde burrito. Their beans and rice are..."
Jackie Smith
"Best taco Tuesday around, highly..."
Chuy Rivera
"Really nice Mexican restaurant in a shopping mall. Good staff and good food. Great atmosphere for a mall..."
Dana Deel
"taco tuesday is a pretty decent deal but other than that their food is bland and the prices are..."
Nicholas Harlow
"I love this restaurant! The staff here is super kind, attentive, and accommodating-- and the food here is awesome. I go here often with my boyfriend..."
Sarah Cabug
"My new favorite Mexican restaurant, better than Don RIcos and El Torito! Authentic Mexican food. Very friendly..."
Connie Saucedo
"Good and quick food. Delicious salsa and good portions for the money. Friendly service. Little gem tucked in the plaza. Great seating options too for..."
Mary Brown