Two carne asada street tacos on handmade yellow corn tortillas topped with guacamole, onion and cilantro on the counter at The Taco Stand, a Victoria beer beside them

Mission Viejo · Taquería

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Taco

Handmade tortillas. Salsa, guacamole and tortillas from scratch daily. Mission Viejo.

4.7 on Google 518 reviews · always packed

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The Signature Five

Five things to order first.

The order we'd send them out in. Chiles mark our read on the heat. Salsa is yours to pick.

Two street tacos on yellow handmade corn tortillas topped with guacamole, onion and cilantro on parchment at The Taco Stand counter, a Victoria beer beside them

Most ordered

01 Taco de carne asada

Carne Asada Taco

Grilled steak on a handmade tortilla, onion, cilantro, a spoon of guac. The one the reviews keep circling back to.

An overhead spread of street tacos, a quesadilla, and loaded fries in red baskets with cups of salsa at The Taco Stand

02 Taco al pastor

Al Pastor Taco

Marinated pork off the trompo, the spit you can see turning behind the counter. Onion, cilantro, salsa of your call.

Mar y tierra loaded fries piled with carne asada, guacamole and white crema in a red basket at The Taco Stand

Built to share

03 Papas mar y tierra

Mar y Tierra Fries

Steak fries under grilled shrimp and carne asada, cheese, guacamole, crema. Built to share. Or not.

Baja-style fried fish tacos topped with cabbage, crema and salsa among an overhead spread at The Taco Stand

04 Taco Baja

Baja Fish Taco

Beer-battered fish with a real crunch, cabbage, a punch of lime. The Baja line, done right.

Two cinnamon-sugar churros in a paper-lined basket with a cup of warm crema for dipping at The Taco Stand

To close

05 Churros

Churros

Rolled in cinnamon sugar, fried to order, a warm crema cup to dip. The way to close a tray.

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The Salsa Bar

Salsa from scratch. Daily.

Pick one. Watch it pour. Six made in-house, every day. Hover a cup to read its heat.

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Verde

Salsa verde

2 / 4

Tomatillo green, bright and tangy, the classic lift for carne asada.

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A burrito in a red basket beside an array of house salsas at The Taco Stand: cilantro crema, salsa verde, chipotle, a roja, pico de gallo and lime wedges in small cups — the whole bar, every single day

“Vibrant atmosphere and enticing aromas draw you in. Every ingredient is made daily, from the seasoned meats to the hand-prepared salsas and tortillas. A must-visit.”

Braulio A. · Google

“Vibrant atmosphere and enticing aromas draw you in. Every ingredient is made daily, from the seasoned meats to the hand-prepared salsas and tortillas. A must-visit.”

Braulio A.

“Carne asada, pollo asada, pescado Baja and el pastor were all great. That avocado lime dressing and salsa verde pair perfectly with every taco. Go for the tacos.”

Mitchell N.

“My third time here, I love this place! I get the mushroom tacos and shrimp. The mar y tierra fries are grilled shrimp with steak fries, sour cream and guac.”

Vivian H.

“The family and I love this place. It's always packed. It reminds me of a taco spot in TJ. Lines always out the door but it moves fast. 10/10 I recommend.”

Lupe L.

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24440 Alicia Pkwy Suite B2, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 10:00pm

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