The best Tapas in Lake Forest | Sluurpy updated in May

"tacos on the left, pizza on the right. Great food, I went with the pork belly taco and deconstructed guacamole, my son had the traditional slice. A..."

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Avila's El Ranchito

81/100 (1888 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yes, the marg will sneak up on you. At first I was disappointed it didn’t hit like a real gringo Mex margarita but once you get through halfway and..."

Tyler S

"Absolutely amazing food and service!!! They blew my expectations out of the water. My only slight complaint was that music was little loud but that's..."

Crystal Stillwell

"This place is excellent! The service is incredible! The entire staff is so well mannered and friendly. I believe this is a family owned place because..."

Richard Broussard

"Love this family owned restaurant. Known the Avila’s for most my life and they always take such good care of me. The food is great, the margaritas..."

Michael Sandler

"Avila's has always been consistently great. The food is always amazing and the margaritas are top notch. I've been going to this location for over 15..."

chris allison

"Have loved this food for years. Their lines of people waiting for tables can reinforce that I'm not alone. For peak times, come early, reserve a..."

Brandon S

"Excellent place to spend it with family, very good price and very good service, 100% recommended. Margaritas are the best!..."

Maria Zuniga

"Very friendly and attentive staff. Ambience great but noise level extremely high and very difficult to hear or understand wait staff. Food authentic..."

Bob Clark

"Every menu (and custom ordered item) at Avila's El Ranchito, is next level exceptional. The staff is genuinely kind and very friendly to everyone..."

Zachary Zeiler

"Definitely one if our favorite places to eat in the area. Featured in the photo below is the Baja bowl which was delicious. The ambiance of the..."

Mike D

"This is some great Mexican food. Been here once before, like a hidden gem. Started with a cactus cooler and my gf got hide margarita. The chips and..."

Joey Broccardo

"Had the street tacos. They were very good. A lot of filling. Would get these again if I ever visited this place..."

Cindy Leeson

"This is my favorite place to go to eat when I visit my sister. The food is so delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is really..."

Heidi Deegan

"Went to Cinco de Mayo in Lake Forest. Atmosphere was nice. The drinks of course were well overpriced for the..."

Anson Abraham

"Delicious food and drinks, great service and a fun-filled atmosphere - always a great time! And while we love all the Avila’s locations, El..."

Bob Ampe

"I love the food. So authenticity delicious. The atmosphere is great as well. It is a bit cramped and loud but so..."

Nancy Reed

Market House On The Square

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a hidden gem tucked away in the middle of downtown Lake Forest. We came here for our one year anniversary and sat in the corner booth tucked..."

Tim Wierz

"Is a nice place, very good service and a good and very delicious food � is the best food..."

Ruth Zepeda

"I went with two of my girlfriends on a Friday night. The service and atmosphere was fantastic and the chef is incredible. We enjoyed everything we..."

Muriel Collison

"I dine here regularly, mostly with my mom who really likes it here. Our favorites are fish tacos, crab cakes, and roasted salmon salad. Service is a..."

Vicki Howes

"We have been loyal customers at the Market House since day one because Carla Westcott, and her staff, are First Class all the way. The ambiance,..."

Ralph Howard Hansen Jr.

"Outdoor patio is great! Peaceful! Food was great!!! My first visit but not my last. Service was excellent..."

Catherine Tristano

"Love the new menu!!! Cannot say enough!! Service and ambiance awesome. Love the..."

Diane Bratiotis Newman

"Food was excellent and our waitress was AMAZING!! We came with 3 very hungry overtired children and she was able to accommodate them as fast as she..."

Carla Guzzo

"Thus place was..."

Edward Max Beye

"Henry, our waiter during lunch yesterday, was AMAZING!! Superb customer service - he is an asset to the Market House team! We will be back. Also,..."

Dawn Rockweiler Romanowski

"Excellent food, service, location, and ambiance. Get the potato..."

Mike Dutter

"Great place to go in Lake Forest; love eating on the..."

James F. Fondriest

"First time there. Loved the food and service...."

Patrycja Dolega

Cuca's Mexican Food - Foothill Ranch

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the daily special -- two items to choose. I chose fish taco and carnitas taco. Both were excellent! My husband chose tamale and bean and..."

Cgb

"It's not something I do often but last week I went out to lunch with co-workers. One of them suggested Cuca's Mexican Foo d, none of us had been..."

PapaKaster

"Great atmosphere, great food. Abondigas were excellent. I can't to come back here..."

Carlos Samaniego EA

"Our family had Cuca’s catered, everything was perfect! Emerald was such a big help to us and we are truly grateful for for the experience we had. I..."

Trish Marquez

"Awesome little place here in Foothill Ranch, Ca. Lots of parking. They offer dine-in and pick up. Sit inside or sit outside, last night was just..."

J G

"We love Cuca's! Affordable and very good standard Mexican food. Their Chile rellenos are very good and consistently mild. Get a three item combo for..."

Cheryl

"I was trying to find places that serve shrimp. I’ve already had shrimp tacos this week, but today I tried the shrimp burrito, so good,amazing..."

Nick Molina

"Emerald and her team made the food for my word annual summer party and everything was excellent. From beginning to end it was a great experience. The..."

Hanieh Azar

"Food was awesome! Very tasty, good portions on entrees and sides alike. My only gripe was the packaging choices made for our carry out meal: Two big..."

Craig Burnett

"Awesome food! My friend has a HUGE burrito (wet) with the green sauce. I had the combo platter with 2 chicken enchiladas...delicious! I hope to be..."

Rebecca Fink

"I love this place for lunch. They have very good food and service. Additionally, I was surprised when I asked to receive an alternate side (salad)..."

Victor Martinez

"What an awesome lunch here. It reminds me of the kind of food my late Grandma used to cook us. The sauce on top of the tamale was amazing. They have..."

Rod Hwestequipment

"The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very fun. Isela, Katelyn and Emerald are super nice and great to talk to. I love coming..."

Teria Thunder

"I grew up in Yucaipa, and my school would offer Cucas for lunch, so imagine my delight when I found they made one in my neighborhood in OC. Great..."

Tyler Riddle

"The food is authentic & delicious and at a reasonable price. I definitely will be coming..."

Debbie P

"Delicious food, I had the Fiesta burrito chimichanga style (deep fried with sour cream and guacamole) which the owner recommended and I am definitely..."

Brent Burke

"I love the environment here easy and friendly. The chille relleno is my favorite! Not many places make it so well. The food is decent, but you..."

Robert Schultz

Rubio's Coastal Grill

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"Rubio's coastal girl is amazing period from their fish tacos to California bowl to taco plates and solids and so much more we really love how fresh..."

Penny OnTheGoOC

"I was bummed when my two hometown Rubios closed in sonoma county recently but thrilled to find this one in Lake Forest where I was staying on a..."

Kristina Shirley

"I love the tacos at this place. The mahi mahi cajun style tacos are so good, and so are the shrimp. What I love best is the churros! They're..."

Madisen Annable

"Picante salsa and lime on some original fish tacos...? Sounds like lunch/dinner in a pinch to me! Great taste and always seems fresh, can't complain..."

Hank Gannon

"Great food. Nice and fresh. Good people too. Manager is nice, and Kim, up front at the register, is awesome too...."

Trevor B

"Great spot to grab a burrito to sneak into the..."

Agrifolia

"This is always a good time. They have the old cars, the old jukebox, with the little pods on the table to select your music. The Waitresses are all..."

Rob Hoerntlein

"The “Coastal Trio” tacos were delicious and the portions generous. The cashier was friendly and efficient. But the real draw on the Sunday..."

Ronald Garrett

"The food taste amazing! Everything made exactly how it should have been! While we did have to go back to have an item fixed, Natalie provided amazing..."

Christopher Alvares

"The food is consistently good here. Having the common food court seating area is a nice plus. Minus 1 star because I am not a fan of the redesigned..."

Rob George

"Came back to SoCal and had to find the nearest Rubios, now Rubios Coastal Grill. Had to go for the traditional ffish tacos especial, and they were..."

Russ

Del Taco

"Del Taco…. It’s been a long time coming Del Taco…. I got a crispy habanero chicken soft taco, a fish taco and some chili cheese fries. All..."

Shem Ishler

"Clean. Fresh. Nice. When you're craving that late-night fast food but don't want to break the bank or indulge in something crazy, this is the go-to..."

Tim Lee

"Go here all the time! Super friendly staff and always quality food. Very, very cheap but still great in taste and quality. Highly recommend the..."

AJ Phillips

"Five Star fast food Mexican cuisine. I eat at Del almost daily, and while it doesn't make me feel quite as good as broccoli and a steak, It comes..."

Andrew S

"This is my favorite DEL TACO, all locations should be like this, with a fountain, nice patio, very clean, and fast service, CONGRATULATIONS to the..."

CoIin AIberto

"Fast food Baby. Better than TACOO..."

c00lc321

"Great quick serve lunch spot for when you are on the..."

James Theel

"Great tacos like..."

Jordy Borquez

"Once showing up there was a line in the drive through and inside but I understand, not many people want to work anymore so I knew they were..."

Alex Perez

"Always Fresh, Always Nice, Great service...even if an issue should ever arise. Quick and Efficient. Have Yet to have a bad experience here. Great for..."

D Stano

"One of the nicest Del Tacos I've been. Extremely fresh! They sure changed for the better!!!! You can see the vegetables in the fridges like Panda..."

Bryan “Keith” Lupercio

Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

72/100 (3605 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome authentic healthy delicious en every bite with great service. The restaurant provides a clean and organized environment, offering a..."

Arnold Flores

"Super yummy fresh Mexican quick restaurant. My top favorite for delicious budget friendly for starving students. Best mango or strawberry lemonade..."

Alexia Owens

"Used to live in Grand Junction, CO and went to the location there all the time. Had no idea they even existed out here and happened across this..."

Willy Mammoth

"Staff are professional and courteous. Delicious food! Sweet pork barbacoa is the way to go here..."

Myron Caracut

"I'm always a big fan of Cafe Rio. This particular time the staff wasn't the friendliest and they make a big deal about charging for a little extra..."

Adam Z

"I got lucky with no lines today. Sometimes the line seems to go slowly but we had good luck with only one person ahead of us and the service was very..."

Holly McKhann Realtor

"Cafe Rio has always been a great place to grab a fresh taco salad in a rush or when you’re craving some nachos piled high with mouth watering sweet..."

Cali Roots562

"Awesome atmosphere, Natalie treated me like I was a guest of her house not just her workplace. I appreciate all of the cafe rio..."

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"Great, great place! Amazing food and management is..."

Oppressed Silenced

"Today’s visit was a little blah, but I have had very good to excellent experiences every time I’ve come to restaurant. I have brought four people..."

Walter Clark Jr

"This is one of if not my favorite restaurants! And Yebra is always very friendly and welcoming. There is always good quick service and fresh..."

Michael Murphy

"Janet is so sweet! Every time I come it’s always busy and she’s always working. She has such a positive attitude and she’s always very..."

tianny garcia

"Came in on Taco Tuesday just before 1 pm to check out the new remodel. Very little wait for food. The new dining room and queue area looks great! The..."

Shayleen Thistlewaite

"Have been coming here since they first opened .. always great food , fast friendly service and such reasonable prices..."

Lily Fiore

"Wow people is so friendly, attend food always warm and fresh the place always clean specially the restroom (sorry but I have the idea that restrooms..."

Gabriel Blanco

"I must say the food is always really delicious & Fresh, hand made tortillas daily, & daily specials that are affordable, clean & lots of seating in..."

Pamela Prakel

"My wife and I have not been back to Cafe Rio since pre-Covid. Much has changed but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful getting up to speed..."

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