Taco Rosa

I've dined at Taco Rosa a few times, and it's always been a good time. The atmosphere is great, and the food and drinks are tasty. Self-described as "Contemporary Mexico City cuisine." Taco Rosa offers some delicious variations of familiar Mexican fare. My recent orders have been tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. They were all delicious, and the preparation and presentation made them look appetizing. The quesadillas were filled with more than just cheese and protein, which was a nice touch and something different. Although not complimentary, the crispy chili limon chips came with three dipping sauces, offering a variety of flavors. I enjoyed the smooth bean and red salsa dips, but my least favorite was the third one, a jalapeño salsa. We paid $6 for the chips and salsa, and they provided two sets for our table and refills on chips. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. During the day, you can see the details of Mexican decor and well-built furniture. In the evening, the mood is dark and cozy. The staff was good, and our server was attentive, checked on us regularly, and refilled any needed water and sodas. Our food also came out promptly and hot. My only concern is the prices, as with most dine-in restaurants of late. Although the food and vibes are good, my budget won't let me dine here often. We reserve visits for special occasions or a dining splurge.

One of our favorite places to eat in Irvine

The entire experience was wonderful. My only irk, small side of guacamole, was definitely made with old avocados 🥑

Great place to enjoy good Mexican cuisine!

We sat at the bar before a movie. The bartender was great. Ask for the skinny Margarita 🍹 There is plenty of shopping nearby. We order the salsa with beans and chips and a quesadilla and taquitos. Great finger foods. Still a great place to visit

Horrible place. Takes hours to be seated and served.

Terrible! The food was basic at best and the server was a rude, grouchy man. After we waited for our server for almost ten minutes in an uncrowded restaurant, he couldn't careless that we were there to celebrate our daughter's birthday. He just asked how many orders of chips we wanted because they are $6 an order. The next server that walked up asked if we wanted the dessert menu to order her something for her birthday. Rude, over priced, and the food was okay. Not the same Taco Rosa! Waste of time and money!!

We love Taco Rosa! From the margaritas to the food. Love the empanadas!

Food was ok. Drinks were ok. Price was fairly high. Maybe I'm just grumpy because it was 90 degrees and management decided to be frugal and not run the AC. Even sitting outside with those slow overhead fans barely alleviated much. Soured the experience. So who knows if it was actually good or not. I was way to hot to focus on the experience.

Wanting to relax and have a well-prepared lunch we chose Taco Rosa Mexican Cuisine at the Market Place (the shopping center that I call the purple flags) in Irvine CA. Since they had just opened we had the place to ourselves and within a few minutes several groups arrived making it a lovely and happy experience. Our food was delicious and beautifully presented. And around us that same joy and oooh haaa was heard so I guess everyone was pleased with their food selections too.. My Chicken Fajitas were abundant with perfectly sautéed bell peppers 🫑, onions 🧅 and fabulous seasonings, just enough beans, and perfectly cooked 🍚 rice. My husband enjoyed his ‘must have’ Ceviche, stating the quality and quantity were just right. The prices are reasonable so with a beer and tip our lunch was under $65.00 USD Enjoy 😀🎉

Great Mexican restaurant in Irvine, CA. Very very reasonable price and great taste!

Primera vez aquí y tengo que decir que el personal y el servicio fue genial.. la comida fue increíble todo lo que pedimos era comida deliciosa aquí Es muy buena recomendar cuando usted alrededor de la ciudad de Irvine

My twelve year old daughter and I had lunch here and we loved every second of our experience. The server was so nice and helpful with the menu given that my daughter is vegetarian. The food was delicious and the dining room was comfortable. The four stars for atmosphere is only because a few buttons were missing from the booths and the dining room is a bit noisy from the kitchen.