El Cantarito
El Cantarito is a Placentia, CA taco spot in the Old Town Placentia area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 954 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Old Town Placentia, Placentia
- •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.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Cantarito serve?+
El Cantarito is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Cantarito located?+
El Cantarito is at 120 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, USA, in the Old Town Placentia neighborhood of Placentia, California.
Is El Cantarito good?+
El Cantarito has a 4.5★ average across 954 Google reviews — loved by locals by Placentia taco standards.
How expensive is El Cantarito?+
El Cantarito sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Placentia taquería.
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