Papa's Tacos
Mexican · Laguna Beach
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About Papa's Tacos
Specialties: Papa's Tacos specializes in homemade products like Machaca Chicken, Machaca Beef, Carnitas, beans, rice, Ranchero sauce, Verde salsa, Pico salsa and hot sauce. Papa's Tacos uses 1/4 inch diced round steak for its Carne Asada. Carne Asada is the #1 meat Papa's Tacos sells due to the meat...
Specialties: Papa's Tacos specializes in homemade products like Machaca Chicken, Machaca Beef, Carnitas, beans, rice, Ranchero sauce, Verde salsa, Pico salsa and hot sauce. Papa's Tacos uses 1/4 inch diced round steak for its Carne Asada. Carne Asada is the #1 meat Papa's Tacos sells due to the meat having virtually no fat or gristle. The #2 meats Papa's Tacos sells is Machaca Chicken and it's ...
What Customers Say About Papa's Tacos
Papa's Tacos is a popular takeaway spot in Laguna Beach, known for its quick service and generous portions. Many reviewers praise the burritos, tacos, and nachos. Some find the food bland or not authentic, and seating is limited to outdoor picnic benches.
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Tip: Take your food to the community garden for a nice view of the ocean.
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Papa's Tacos is located in Laguna Beach, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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Papa's Tacos Laguna Beach Reviews
Fresh off earning my sailing license at Del Mar Marina — because apparently I’m a man of the sea now — I followed my shipmate Josh’s advice and set course for Papa’s Tacos. The man did not steer me wrong. I ordered the tacos al pastor, the mahi mahi, and the carnitas quesadilla — and let me tell you, each bite tasted like it was blessed by Neptune himself. The al pastor had that perfect crispy-sweet edge like it had bartered with fire. The mahi mahi was so fresh I’m pretty sure it still had stories to tell. And the carnitas quesadilla? A slow dance between cheese, pork, and divine intervention.
Amazing takeaway spot! The service was superb and started us off on a wonderful note, then the massive burritos, delicious rice and beans, unique hot sauces and perfect chips left us very happy. We grabbed the food and took it down for a beautiful "picnic" meal at thousand steps - the food stayed plenty warm on our trek down and was well worth the wait. If you do like us, make sure to keep an eye on the seagulls who seemed eager, and please get your trash in one of the trash cans at the beach entrance! Highly recommend Papa's Tacos for any quick stop on the PCH.
Get the veggie medley + 2 eggs over medium, the food tasted incredible and super filling, would come back again! Delicious hot sauce too 🤤🔥
Amazing food!! Everything is delicious! Outdoor seating only and VERY casual (picnic benches). We went back to Laguna just to eat there again!
Happy to find this taco shop with traditional Mexican dishes. I had the nopalitos (cactus, the prickly superfood) breakfast burrito. Delicious 😋
Carnitas nachos, taquitos, street tacos, guacamole and chips. 40$ with tax. It was a good amount of food and held up well for take out. The nachos were great. I would go back
Excellent place for quick and easy, good food. I'll probably go here every time I'm in Laguna Beach. Also, pro tip, take your food past papas tacos and sit in the community garden with a nice view of the ocean. Highly recommend
So good👍
Fresh off earning my sailing license at Del Mar Marina — because apparently I’m a man of the sea now — I followed my shipmate Josh’s advice and set course for Papa’s Tacos. The man did not steer me wrong. I ordered the tacos al pastor, the mahi mahi, and the carnitas quesadilla — and let me tell you, each bite tasted like it was blessed by Neptune himself. The al pastor had that perfect crispy-sweet edge like it had bartered with fire. The mahi mahi was so fresh I’m pretty sure it still had stories to tell. And the carnitas quesadilla? A slow dance between cheese, pork, and divine intervention.
Amazing takeaway spot! The service was superb and started us off on a wonderful note, then the massive burritos, delicious rice and beans, unique hot sauces and perfect chips left us very happy. We grabbed the food and took it down for a beautiful "picnic" meal at thousand steps - the food stayed plenty warm on our trek down and was well worth the wait. If you do like us, make sure to keep an eye on the seagulls who seemed eager, and please get your trash in one of the trash cans at the beach entrance! Highly recommend Papa's Tacos for any quick stop on the PCH.
Get the veggie medley + 2 eggs over medium, the food tasted incredible and super filling, would come back again! Delicious hot sauce too 🤤🔥
Amazing food!! Everything is delicious! Outdoor seating only and VERY casual (picnic benches). We went back to Laguna just to eat there again!
Happy to find this taco shop with traditional Mexican dishes. I had the nopalitos (cactus, the prickly superfood) breakfast burrito. Delicious 😋
Carnitas nachos, taquitos, street tacos, guacamole and chips. 40$ with tax. It was a good amount of food and held up well for take out. The nachos were great. I would go back
Excellent place for quick and easy, good food. I'll probably go here every time I'm in Laguna Beach. Also, pro tip, take your food past papas tacos and sit in the community garden with a nice view of the ocean. Highly recommend
So good👍
This is a great taco and burrito stand.Take out only! It is a pretty busy place due to local popularity. The orders are plentiful.
Hands down, probably the best Mexican food in Laguna Beach. Been going there for over 30 years.
Vicente made the greatest breakfast burrito there ever was
If you’re reading this you’re probably hungry. They have awesome burritos. You’ll leave happy not hungry. Enjoy!
If you’re reading this you’re probably hungry. They have awesome burritos. You’ll leave happy not hungry. Enjoy!
Hands down, probably the best Mexican food in Laguna Beach. Been going there for over 30 years.
This is a great taco and burrito stand.Take out only! It is a pretty busy place due to local popularity. The orders are plentiful.
Papa taco was a great find with decently priced menu for the area. Great service with a smile and very helpful. The house sauces is a great addition to any dish.
Papa taco was a great find with decently priced menu for the area. Great service with a smile and very helpful. The house sauces is a great addition to any dish.
I wasn't a big fan but then again there is not much around to choose from when it comes to tacos. The staff was nice and got it done fast.
I wasn't a big fan but then again there is not much around to choose from when it comes to tacos. The staff was nice and got it done fast.
I really wanted to like this place because of the great reviews and the fact that it's an easy stop after a hike or beach day. But the food was just not good. My carne asada burrito was cold inside. There are a couple of picnic tables next to the restaurant but it can be hard to get a seat.
I really wanted to like this place because of the great reviews and the fact that it's an easy stop after a hike or beach day. But the food was just not good. My carne asada burrito was cold inside. There are a couple of picnic tables next to the restaurant but it can be hard to get a seat.
Who ever tasted real Mexican food know this food here is the American style and not that good. Also not that cheap. If you want to have good Mexican food go to San Diego to some places managed by Mexicans
Who ever tasted real Mexican food know this food here is the American style and not that good. Also not that cheap. If you want to have good Mexican food go to San Diego to some places managed by Mexicans
Ummm. These are not that good
They dont have water cups here, agua frescas, and their red salsa is unbearably hot (i can take spice). Burritos are okay, they dont have rolled tacos, they have store-bought taquitos.
Papa's tacos for me wasn't that great . I should of ordered tacos, instead I ordered chilaqilles, the chilaqilles had no flavor at all . Same goes with the rice . Tortilla chips were to soggy, growing up eating authentic Mexican food i can say these chilaqilles are not the best . You can be the judge for yourself . Good luck . Stay safe .
I ordered the Al pastor burrito. Overall flavor was good but the meat was hard and dry like beef jerky. Disappointing. Portion was decent.
Papa's tacos for me wasn't that great . I should of ordered tacos, instead I ordered chilaqilles, the chilaqilles had no flavor at all . Same goes with the rice . Tortilla chips were to soggy, growing up eating authentic Mexican food i can say these chilaqilles are not the best . You can be the judge for yourself . Good luck . Stay safe .
I ordered the Al pastor burrito. Overall flavor was good but the meat was hard and dry like beef jerky. Disappointing. Portion was decent.
They dont have water cups here, agua frescas, and their red salsa is unbearably hot (i can take spice). Burritos are okay, they dont have rolled tacos, they have store-bought taquitos.
Service and speed was fine, but food was extremely bland. Tasted as though there were zero spices on the chicken, not even salt. The quality was the equivalent of microwaving basic leftover ingredients in the refrigerator and calling it a "burrito" or "quesadilla" and selling it at a ridiculous price for the poor taste quality.
Service and speed was fine, but food was extremely bland. Tasted as though there were zero spices on the chicken, not even salt. The quality was the equivalent of microwaving basic leftover ingredients in the refrigerator and calling it a "burrito" or "quesadilla" and selling it at a ridiculous price for the poor taste quality.
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