The Best Mexican Near Santa Ana, CA

If there is anything more attractive than Mexico's clear blue seas, and exotic culture, that must be the tasty and unique Mexican food. It is believed that Mexican food was derived from the Mayan Indians' food 2000 years ago and it has not changed much in history. Mexican cuisine is as complex as Chinese, French and Italian food and mostly, it uses ingredients native to Mexico to give the food authentic Mexican flavor. The top 10 Mexican food selected by bbcgoodfood.com are Chilaquiles, Pozole, Tacos al pastor, Tostadas, Chiles en nogada, Elote, Enchiladas, Mole, Guacamole, and Tamales.

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  Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

  4.6 based on 236 votes

  Chicken

  Baja Fresh is a chain of fast-casual restaurant founded in 1990. It focuses on fresh ingredients and provides high-quality products. Each restaurant features a self-serve salsa bar. Baja Fresh is distinguished by its flame grilled flavor and unique grilled tortillas. If you are a spicy food lover, you must not miss Diablo Burrito with vegetarian black beans, Baja rice, Jack cheese, fresh onions, cilantro & spicy chipotle sauce wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

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  • Baja Chicken Burrito$6.89
  • Baja Pork Carnitas Burrito$6.99
  • Baja Steak Burrito$7.99
  • Baja Wahoo Fish Burrito (Grilled or Crispy)$7.99
  • Baja Shrimp Burrito$7.99
  • Baja Veggie Burrito$6.39
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  Chipotle Mexican Grill

  3.7 based on 1160 votes

  Mexican

  Chipotle Mexican Grill is a restaurant chain founded in 1993. The company provides burritos, salads, and corn tacos, including crispy corn tacos, soft corn tacos, and soft flour tacos. All the products are made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients and prepared using classic cooking methods, which ensure your nutrition supply.

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  • Chips & Guacamole$2.50
  • Chips & Salsa$1.75
  • Guacamole$1.75
  • Chips$0.90
  • Bottled Drinks$1.75
  • Soda$1.35 - $1.65
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  Del Taco

  3.4 based on 929 votes

  American

  Del Taco is an American quick service restaurant chain founded in 1964. The company specializes in American-style Mexican cuisine and American food. Its menu includes tacos, burritos, handcrafted salads, American grill, quesadillas and nachos, desserts and shakes, combos and fiesta pack. Others include kid's meals, drinks, and breakfast.

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  • Mini Cheddar Quesadilla$50.00
  • Value Bean & Cheese Burrito$50.00
  • Regular Taco$50.00
  • Mini Bacon Quesadilla$75.00
  • Jacked up Value Bean Rice & Cheese Burrito$75.00
  • Chipotle Beef Taco$75.00
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  Rubio's

  4.3 based on 525 votes

  Mexican

  Formerly known as Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Rubio's Coastal Grill is a fast casual restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food, especially fish tacos. Its menu primarily consists of grilled seafood tacos, seafood burritos, salads and bowls, chicken and steak, enchiladas, veggies, nachos, quesadillas, side items, desserts, drinks and kids menu.

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  • The Original Fish Taco®*$
  • Fish Taco Especial*$
  • The Coastal Trio*$
  • Cabo Plate*$
  • Wild Pacific Mahi Mahi$
  • Regal Springs® Tilapia*$
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  Taco Bell

  3.6 based on 1178 votes

  Mexican

  Taco Bell is a chain of American fast-food restaurants specialised in Tex-Max food like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and other specialty items. Taco Bell has stores in the US, Australia, Canada, Chile, Greece, etc.

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  • Big Mick$4.89
  • Hot Dog$1.99
  • Jumbo Dog$2.99
  • Cheese Dog$2.59
  • Chili Dog$2.59
  • Polish Sausage$3.59
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  Acapulco

  4.5 based on 493 votes

  Mexican

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  • Canned Soda$1.25
  • Bottled Water$1.25
  • Fresh Guacamole and Chips$8.99
  • Cheese Quesadilla$6.99
  • Pick Any Three (3) Combinations Hot or Cold$9.00 - $7.50
  • Shredded Beef Quesadilla$7.98
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  El Torito

  4.7 based on 401 votes

  Mexican

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  • Guacamole $7.99 - $7.99
  • Lobster Quesadilla $9.99 - $9.99
  • Grilled Quesadilla $7.99 - $7.99
  • Black Pepper Tamarind BBQ Shrimp $8.99 - $8.99
  • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $10.99 - $10.99
  • Taquitos - Shrimp $7.99 - $7.99
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  El Gallo Giro

  4.4 based on 145 votes

  Mexican

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  • Tomate Relleno con Atun Y Espinaca/Stuffed Tomato with tuna and spinach$6.00
  • Aguacate Relleno con Atun Y Espinaca/Stuffed Avocado with Tuna and Spinach$6.00
  • Nachos con Bisteck$6.00
  • Nachos con Chorizo$6.25
  • Nachos con Pollo$6.25
  • Nachos con Carne Enchilada$6.25
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  El Tapatio

  4.2 based on 180 votes

  Mexican

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  • Choriqueso$7.49
  • Cheese Sauce (Cheese Dip)$3.49
  • Nachos With Cheese$4.99
  • Nachos With Beans$5.49
  • Nachos With Beef$5.99
  • Nachos With Chicken$5.99
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  El Pollo Norteno

  4.2 based on 58 votes

  Chicken

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  • Chicken Salad$7.99
  • Garden Salad (Sm)$3.99
  • Garden Salad (Lg)$5.99
  • Caldo De Pollo$6.99
  • Medudo$7.99
  • Chilaquiles$6.99
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