2. Puesto
8.5
8577 Irvine Center Dr (Research Dr), Irvine, CA
Bar · Irvine Research Center · 9 tips and reviews
Heather MacKenzie: Great tacos! Highly recommend the lobster and the mushroom.
James Insco: Great setting. Cool breeze coming in from the bar "garage" doors. The tacos are good and the beer is cold. The shrimp tamarind taco is awesome.
Rishi Shah: Some of the best unique tacos you can find in OC! The 3 tacos for $15 is a bargain, considering the quality and innovation of the tacos they make. The shrimp tamarind was my favorite & is a must have!
4. Javier's Cantina & Grill
8.3
45 Fortune Dr Ste 400 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Irvine Center · 103 tips and reviews
arthur cortez: Ceviche is good, but small portions. Really enjoyed enchilada, chile relleno and taco combonation plate.
Renee: Order the La Tabilta... Make your own tacos! It's enough for 2 people, amazingly good and for only $36 it's the best deal you can get here.
North County Law Group: Best vegetarian tacos I've ever had. Huitlacoche and squash blossoms.
5. Wahoo's Fish Taco
8.4
81 Fortune Dr Ste 151 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Irvine Center · 24 tips and reviews
@JaumePrimero: beans, rice, tacos, fresh, and inexpensive. Need I say more!
Jacqueline Beck: This has been a good place for a long time! Great bowls, tacos, burritos, and salads. Maui bowl is great!
John Kidde: Spicy chicken quesadilla and a spicy fish taco w/ a side of chips. Can't go wrong. Oh, and free parking at the Spectrum.
6. Paul Martin's American Grill
8.2
534 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 65 tips and reviews
Sheba Family: Smoked chicken wings at happy hour are great! Love the street tacos, all for 4$!
Cheryl Famili: Kim is the best. 2nd time in the lounge. Best short rib, street tacos and steak kabob.....food awesome!
Carly Martinez: Best happy hour around! Drinks and food either $4-$8 and great pours. Ribs, street tacos and Skewers yummy. Makers Mark Manhattans!!!!
8. Puesto
7.7
3311 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA
Taco Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Alyssa Coleman: Everyone will talk about their tacos, but you MUST order the potato taquitos.
Wessam Jan: Tasty Tacos, a lot of choices, and very friendly staff ❤️
Claudia B: Try the taco trio, it's a great way to sample the flavors!
12. The Lime Truck
7.2
(Greater LA Metro Area), Southern California, CA
Food Truck · Quail Hill · 29 tips and reviews
Seeson Mahathavorn: First timers, try the Short Rib Quesadilla or the Carnitas Fries. The Ultimate taco is essentially the Carnitas Fries in taco format. The Teres Major Steak Tacos are awesome, too. You can't go wrong.
CarrotMiku: Outstanding Ultimate Taco and blueberry-pomegranate drink! <3 this truck!
Ty Cullen: The ultimate taco is amazingly delicious
14. La Sirena Grill
7.3
3931 Portola Pkwy (at Culver Dr), Irvine, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Northpark · 28 tips and reviews
Rico: If you're into seafood tacos and burritos, this is a great spot. The carne asada and carnitas are just ok. Nice staff though.
Julian V.: A good place to get some tacos for Taco Tuesday!
Mark Parker: 3 tacos and a drink for 15, not a good start. Chicken was dry, carne asada tasted like it was cooked last weekend, and the fish was just Ok. Beans were undercooked. I won't be back.