Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa — tacos in Costa Mesa, CA

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa

4.6· 2,174 Google reviews·$$·Westside Costa Mesa

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa is a Costa Mesa, CA taco spot in the Westside Costa Mesa area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 2,174 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
2,174
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa serve?+

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa located?+

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa is at 2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA, in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, California.

Is Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa good?+

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa has a 4.6★ average across 2,174 Google reviews — loved by locals by Costa Mesa taco standards.

How expensive is Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa?+

Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Costa Mesa taquería.

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