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Taqueria El Granjenal

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899 W. 19th St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

949-645-4964 

 

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  • Mexican
    Sun,Sat 7am-11pm, Mon-Fri 8am-11pm
    $
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • None
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

Named after a Michoacán rancho that has sent thousands of its residents to Orange County, the colorful restaurant makes the best tacos in the county. They deviate from taco protocol by using full-sized corn tortillas and pile on chunks of your choice of grilled meat. The salsa is extraordinary, a dark-red lava extract whose burn factor is unknown outside Paricutín.







  • 2010 | Best Meal You Can Pay for With Couch Change

    After your first bite at El Granjenal, you'll exclaim, "¡Uno mas, por favor!" The menu items may be extremely cheap, but this brightly colored taqueria serves up delectably authentic, fresh Mexican fare. Spicy salsa, onions and cilantro are slathered liberally on the savory, soft tacos ($2.29 each). They're available al pastor (shaved pork with spices) or with tender carnitas, hearty carne asada steak, fish or grilled chicken. The massive, overstuffed beef and chicken... More »

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