El Toro Bravo: Outstanding Tacos and Catering in Costa Mesa

Absolutely the best! Prices are the cheapest I've seen around for the quality and amount of food. This place doesn't mess around with new fads or trends it's just simple, amazing Mexican food that's been the same for years. Loaded nachos are amazing (pictured) and you can't go wrong with anything from their burritos to their tacos (which are loaded)! Amazing place!

Waited for about 5 minutes, line went quick. Ordered 4 tacos: 2 Carne Asada, 1 Carnitas and 1 Chicharron. I LOVE how much meat they put in the taco, they definitely give your money’s worth. I really liked the Carne Asada tacos. I couldn’t handle the heat of the salsa well lol but that’s alright, that’s how you know it’s authentic. Overall solid place that I would go to again!

I stopped by to get a breakfast burrito before work. It was good, but I didn't expect it to be mostly vegetarian. It came with rice, beans, eggs, onion, cilantro, salsa, jalapeno peppers, and dried chili pepper. It was filling, spicy, and a good price. However, I think this is the base breakfast burrito. If you're looking for some more protein besides eggs, you may need to inquire since it might cost you extra. My cost breakdown as of November 2024 was $8.12 for the burrito, a credit card fee of 50 cents, and 63 cents for sales tax. I also tipped but that's optional. My grand total was $9.75, but if you opted not to tip it'd be $9.25. Be aware that there isn't really a seating area so it's mostly takeout. There was a short line when I went around 8:30 am.

Hole in the wall that you'll definitely miss if you aren't actively looking for tacos! At $9.50 a burrito- I'd say this was a hell of a find! The menu is not updated. We actually came in for a breakfast burrito but were told they don't have those. So, we opted for the Carne Asada Burrito. Which was one of the best burritos we've had so far in OC. The price to value is unbeatable, and the service was quick. We got their on a weekend at around 10 a.m., and there was a queue starting already. The meat is chopped right in front of your eyes as you then see the tacos and burritos being wrapped. 10 out of 10 would recommend. We saw a couple of the pork tacos being made, and those looked super juicy as well. Will be back!

The food serving is very generous and it's good. Wish they offered more salsa in the order. Prices went up a little and they need to update their menus to reflect what you will pay once you get to the register. I like the asada burrito, even if the pack it with more rice than I personally like, but It fills you up. The asada taco order always a good choice if I don't want the rice.

I’ve been coming here for over 25 yrs. In my humble opinion, it’s the best Mexican takeout in all of Orange County. Generous portions of meat in every taco and burrito, refried beans doesn’t taste like it came from a can, and their tortilla chips are made fresh and packaged daily. If you get there in the morning, some of the bags are still warm. If you see a line, it’s well worth the wait.

This place will not disappoint. The quantity for the price is unbeatable. I had the 2 taco combo plate with rice, beans, and drink for $11.50. The tacos are big/hefty. Great food quality and quantity. Take out only. They do accept payments with card. I highly recommend this place.

Such a good hole in the wall place. Usually there is a line, but it doesn’t take long and it’s so worth it. I would go for carnitas, but everything on the menu is good. Also don’t forget to leave with a bag of chips.