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Best Mexican Food in Saddleback View, Santa Ana

The Taqueria Orange County Drives Across Town For

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Fresh Ingredients. Housemade Salsas. Worth Every Mile.

Fresh Ingredients. Housemade Salsas. Worth Every Mile.

Made from scratch, every batch. Come find us on North Grand Ave in Santa Ana.
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Adobada, Fish Tacos, and Super Fries

Adobada, Fish Tacos, and Super Fries

Locally sourced ingredients, every batch made fresh. These are the dishes regulars drive seventeen minutes for.
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From the Kitchen

Open 4 AM to 3 AM, Monday Through Saturday

Open 4 AM to 3 AM, Monday Through Saturday

Construction crews at dawn. Night owls after last call. Whenever you're hungry, we're here.
Late Night & Early Morning

The Taqueria Santa Ana Keeps Coming Back To

On North Grand Avenue in Santa Ana, Roberto built something small on purpose — a counter-serve spot where the food does all the talking. Word spread anyway.

Great spot to go to for a late night bite after midnight. The little place has everything and anything you might want! The decoration is really cute too. I also loved that they had tables to eat outside. The asada tacos were good but the Al pastor tacos were better. The salsa was the right amount o

M R.

First of all this is a hidden Gem! Abel got the deals 2 classic tamales for only about seven bucks for both...very filling and delicious, call me crazy but a second floor to this unit will be taken to another level because if this is not your first(1st) option it should definitely be your second(2nd

Joe G.

Okay, forget what I said about a certain other place that was my go to for carne asada fries. THIS. This is the place. This is my favorite taqueria in OC. Carne asada fries are top tier. Their beans are also amazing, highly recommend a classic bean and cheese burrito. Heck, even just a side of beans

Sarah F.

This is my third visit here and it definitely wont be my last. I apologize for the lack of photos. So far I've inhaled everything befor I've had a chance to take one. I've tried the Lengua, Shrimp and Birria tacos. Also the Surf & Turf Burrito twice, and split the Nacho Fries. Everything here on poi

Cyrille T.

Stopped by this place before to check it out and try it for the first time. I am glad to have given this place a shot out of pure hunger. Ordered a burrito and some carne asada taquitos and I was not disappointed at all with what I got. The taquitos were all sauced up nicely and the burrito was so s

Sidney N.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for Mexican tacos, hearty burritos, tortas, and breakfast favorites, with birria, seafood, and quesadillas rounding out the menu.

  • Mexican Food: Mexican favorites range from tacos and burritos to chilaquiles, hearty plates, and traditional soups. Examples include Asada Taco, Birria Burrito, Chilaquiles Rojos, Chiles Rellenos Plate, Pozole, and Menudo.
  • Burritos: Burritos span meat, seafood, vegan, and breakfast options, alongside wet burritos and chimichangas. Examples include Asada Burrito, Shrimp Burrito, Vegan Burrito, Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Burrito Mojado, and Chimichangas.
  • Tacos: Full-size and mini tacos offer beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and potato fillings, with crispy options and plate formats. Examples include Asada Minitaco, Carnitas Taco, Chicken Taco, Fish Taco, Potato Taco, and Shredded Beef Crispy Taco.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast brings bacon, chorizo, and machaca burritos alongside meat plates and red or green chilaquiles. Examples include Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Machaca Breakfast Burrito, Machaca Plate Breakfast, Chilaquiles Rojos, and Chilaquiles Verdes.
  • Tortas: Mexican sandwiches feature carne asada, carnitas, breaded beef or chicken, and chorizo with egg. Examples include Carne Asada Torta, Carnitas Torta, Torta Milanesa Beef, Torta Milanesa Pollo, and Chorizo with Egg Torta.

Additionally, explore Drinks, Quesadillas, Seafood, Desserts, Birria, Fries, and Enchiladas.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Santa Ana, CA at 415 N Grand Ave

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Santa Ana, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim, Irvine, Dyer, Garden Grove, North Tustin, Pacific Park, Browning, McPherson, Lyon Street, Park Santiago, Madison Park, Lemon Heights, Costa Mesa, Saddleback View, Mabury Park, Lacy, and Heninger Park.

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Map showing the location of Taqueria El Gordito on 415 N Grand Ave in Santa Ana
Taqueria El Gordito

Santa Ana, CA

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