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Albertaco's Mexican Food
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
28171 Marguerite PkwySte 26
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 365-0695
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
143 reviews for Albertaco's Mexican Food
Review Highlights
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"the Carne Asada Fries HITS THE SPOT for $5-6." In 34 reviews -
"There's also fresh pico de gallo there so I throw that in..." In 9 reviews -
"best california burrito outside of San Diego." In 65 reviews
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143 reviews in English
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Review from Astrid G.
5/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Whenever I review Mexican food places, especially those in New York (where I live now), my gold standard is Albertaco's. I've been coming here since high school. To me, their carne asada burrito is the best burrito ever. Why? Because it's consistently good, it's inexpensive, and there is no filler like beans or rice. The carne asada burrito is purely meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole. That's it. It doesn't need any fancy fixins'. It's that damn good. Oh, and for good measure and to truly appreciate the tastiness, one must eat the burrito with liberal amounts of their red hot salsa.
So yeah, while the place might need some remodeling and a little cleaning up, this is hole-in-the-wall dining at its best.Listed in: Good Eats in the 949
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Review from Andrew H.
Winston-Salem, NC
Updated - 5/24/2012
Tried the two-taco carne asada combo plate and the shrimp burrito after a two year hiatus from Albertacos and I'm sorry to say that I'm disappointed. I think I've been spoiled by Chipotle but darnit, Mexican food can taste better! The Carne Asada was dry and overcooked, and my shrimp burrito was large, but fairly bland.
In addition, the atmosphere is anything but classy: the bathroom has more carved graffiti than a gas station bathroom. Oh yeah, and there are only 3 salsa choices with two being far too watery for my preference.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/9/2010
Okay, maybe it's because whenever I come here I'm starving but Albertacos is quite possible the best… Read more »
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Review from Angela T.
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Three guys in front of me in line. First guy: Cali Burrito, Second guy: Cali Burrito, Third guy: Cali Burrito, Me: Cali Burrito. I guess people like their Cali Burritos.
It's a carne asada burrito with cheese, sour cream and french fries. You can get your own salsa from the little stand next to the register and just douse that burrito as you please. I've never been a really big fan of carne asada because the meat tends to dry out, but it definitely works in this burrito. It holds up well to the creaminess of the sour cream, and the mushiness of the french fries. Okay, that might not be the most appetizing description, but it's seriously pretty good.
Thanks to my cousin for letting me know about this place. -
Review from Matt L.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
5/21/2012
Albertaco's greasy California-Mexican style food is as good as it gets outside of San Diego. Cheesy goodness on top of all the tasty mexican food makes this a Californians delight. If you want more authentic Mexican the this is not the place for you. However, if you want American style hole in the wall Mexican take out then this is the place!
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Review from Cathryn M.
Aliso Viejo, CA
4/12/2012
Food: Amazing, you can't order anything bad! I love their food!
Cleanliness: Very dirty, a "hole in the wall" kinda place. Could use a remodel and it couldn't hurt if the employees washed the tables and floors every once in a while. -
Review from Mars M.
Los Angeles, CA
2/29/2012
Real authentic food in orange county. I am from LA and I recently moved here so I am looking for the best mexican food places. I really LOVE the food. The tacos are like burritos and the nachos are excellent.
One problem floor, tables and restrooms sorta of dirty. This is a great business they need to hire a person that is constantly cleaning the joint. Many times there is no soap in the restrooms so I wonder what the cooks are doing. I am sure you guys can afford one more employee. -
Review from Mike L.
Dana Point, CA
4/14/2012
Bad service. Less than average food. I really didn't enjoy the experience.
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Review from Kimsa T.
2/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Stopped by this place before my anatomy test to eat and study. Got a CA burrito thinking it would be like a carne asada burrito but with french fries (this is what I'm used to at most places in SD), but it wasn't! I thought I was going to be incredibly disappointed, but I wasn't!
The CA burrito here is much fattier and greasier because unlike the typical carne asada, pico de gallo and french fry version I've been used to, it was carne, french fries, cheese and sour cream. I don't like cheese or sour cream, so I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The burrito was pretty big and had chunks of beef which were deliciously seasoned. The cheese and sour cream were kinda overwhelming, but I got over it and ate half of my burrito. I loved that the tortilla was slightly crisp on the outside and that it didn't fall apart while I was eating it. Delicious! I think the next time I go back, I'll probably just get the carne asada burrito and see how that compares so I have a general idea of what I've gotten myself into. -
Review from Sarah D.
Mission Viejo, CA
3/9/2012
Since I work and go to school around the area Albertaco's is an extremely convenient place for me to stop in and grab some cheap and filling mexican food. I'm always hearing about the CA burrito so recently I decided to give it a try....it was amazing! Usually I get the carne asada burrito so it wasn't too different, just with added french fries. The burrito was greasier than I'm used but packed with sour cream and cheese (I'm a huge fan of both). I would definitely order one again.
You really can't go wrong with anything you order here...everything's inexpensive and the portions are huge! It can be a bit messy and run-down, especially at night, but that doesn't really stop many people from keeping them busy 24/7! -
Review from Lauren W.
San Clemente, CA
3/22/2012
One of the best rolled tacos ever never a disappointment :)
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Review from Denise K.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
What do you do when you're hungry for breakfast and you have to drive down to Carlsbad for Thanksgiving lunch? You stop by Albertaco's and order carne asada fries at 10am.
I dunno what they do here, but these are probably the best carne asada fries in OC. They serve up generous portions of carne asada, guac, sour cream and cheese atop perfectly crispy french fries.
When my order is ready, I open up the styrofoam box and pour on the red hot sauce at the salsa bar. There's also fresh pico de gallo there so I throw that in too. You better believe we polished that bad boy off! -
Review from Jenny Y.
11/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
How funny, I was talking about carne asada fries and this place just happened to be close to that dive bar my friend was playing at. Yum! Fate is on my side =)
Ugh, I don't agree with all the rants about the amazing carne asada fries. I didn't think they were horrible, I just didn't think they were amazing either. The carne asada tasted like boiled beef. It was so bland and tasteless, I was hoping for some nice char from the grill but no, none =(
The shrimp burrito on the otherhand was a pleasant surprise! The shrimp were cooked perfectly to a nice crispy snap when bitten into and it paired well with the rice and slaw. The cabbage slaw was a bit mayo heavy but other than that, amazing! And it was only $4ish =D
After seeing pics though, I wish I had gotten a hard taco...man that looks good =d -
Review from Jessica S.
Los Angeles, CA
10/4/2011
So I ate at this place last night...and I'm not really sure what I ate. My bf called ahead and ordered me the carne asada burrito with lettuce and sc (no guac). I'm not sure if it's bc we didn't order it there, but I went to eat my burrito, and it all fell apart. It was so gooey on the inside, and just was falling all over the place. I'm not sure if it's my fault for adding sour cream? I also hear ppl eat the CA burritos here; maybe the fries absorb all of that goop? So, I could totally understand how this place could be awesome for drunk college kids (I've heard about this place from college kids, and its cheap) but I've eaten too many SF Mission burritos to consider this an okay burrito. Taste was okay, but I honestly was eating my the goops of the burrito paper with a fork; I still am so confused about what I ate yesterday...
o and it does take ATM cards now, w a $.65 fee
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Update: I've been again and not ordered before and the food was good and cheap. I guess everyone can have their off days :p -
Review from Heather B.
El Toro, CA
3/3/2012
The Chimiconga Dry extra fried is soooo friggin' good! Serves two adults easily. Comes with guac & sour cream!!!! Salsa bar on the house... great for late night munchies or when i;m just in the area.
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Review from Leo G.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
1/13/2012
Stopped by for lunch today and i was surprised to find out that you can get 20% off any combination plate by just showing your Saddleback ID Card. Apparently they have a commercial playing on the TV Screen inside the Saddleback Bookstore advertising this deal i will definitely be back
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Review from Julie B.
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Been hitting this place since my HS days at Capo. Was waaaay better when it was 24hr. Carne asada just taste better @ 3am! Now adays i prefer Taco Mesa...
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Review from Cathy S.
7/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by here last night to have a quick bite with my son and hubby.
Seriously disappointed!
I made the mistake of ordering the enchilada plate, my husband had the two taco plate and my son had the chicken burrito.
1. Starting with the positive, my son's chicken looked really good with massive amounts of shredded and chunks of chicken. This is his favorite, now I know why.
2. Rice was hard and beans were bland.
3. The "stuff" that covered the enchiladas was not sauce, it was mystery liquid with greasy cheese. Real question, was it real cheese?
4. Decor was plastic and not very Mexican. I may be of the minority who expect a Mexican restaurant to be decorated with a decor that at least slightly resembles Mexico.
5. Definitely a place where you get what you pay for. That should have been the first clue. So, my bad.
6. Very cheap/inexpensive food and a lot of it!
I am writing this review the following day with a lump in my stomach and not feeling very well.
There you have it, my take on this place. Bleh...Listed in: Mexican food
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Review from Morgan M.
Mission Viejo, CA
7/3/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I really like this place. It's a good spot to grab some cheap mexi food and hit the road. Keep in mind, this definitely isn't fine dining, so stop complaining.
Give this place a shot, but remember that it isn't made fancy. You get what you pay for. -
Review from David M K.
Irvine, CA
8/2/2011
Ok. I just had to write this review because there are so many negative reviews of this restaurant, so I'm here to educate on what to order.
Carne asada burrito. Juicy meats, guacamole, and cheese, it's just orgasm in yo mouth.
Carne asada fries. This thing is packed with just fried fries topped with carne asada, guac, sour cream, and cheese. Top it off with some pico and hot sauce, and you got yourself an awesome pack of fries.
Honestly, haven't really tried the other menus, california burrito is aiit, but I always come here for the carne asada burrito because it's JUST THAT GOOD. I came here since my youth and gotta say, it's the best mexican place in the OC area.
Don't expect good ambiance, just expect good, authentic mexican food. -
Review from Mike W.
Orange, CA
1/19/2012 15 Check-ins Here
I remember this place like it was yesterday. Been going here since I was young kid and before they moved to this new location and were open 24hrs a day. Can ever go wrong with Carne asada fries, Carne asada nachos, Carne asada burrito, or a California burrito. Not the cleanest place but you ignore that as you munch on some awesome food. Love this place, it has treated me well over the years.
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Review from Carol H.
Lake Forest, CA
7/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall Mexican food place. But if you're not the foo-foo type and can look pass the ugly interior, then you should enjoy the food here. The homemade flour tortillas are what really puts this place a step above other Mexican spots.
The chicken burritos are really good here! They pack it with lots of shredded chicken meat and I always add rice & beans. It's a pretty large burrito, especially for how cheap the price is.
The downside is the unattractive and sometimes dirty dining area and the salsa bar is a bit limited. Nonetheless, this place remains a local favorite and gets plenty of business. -
Review from greg m.
San Clemente, CA
12/20/2011
The spot to hit for my SD Mex fix! Carne asada fries/nachos/5 rolled w guac, cali burritos etc. Forget Baja Fresh, La Salsa, Chipotle etc those are for the yuppies, this is the good stuff!
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Review from Lis M.
Oxnard, CA
6/7/2011
I paid my first visit to this location yesterday (June 6, 2011), but I have had food from here before.
This establishment is clean, the sign is clear & was in a well lit area. The menu is clear, can be understood by anyone, well priced (very cheap actually) and has a wall full of photos of what the dishes look like.
My friends who live in the area took my other friend and I here for dinner. We ordered a crap load of food: carne asada fries, carne asada burrito, quesadilla, cheese enchilada, pollo asado tacos, beans, rice & taquitos.
I tried a little of EVERYONE's dish and it was all fabulous! The food is totally on point!
The only reason I'm not giving them a 5 star rating is because they seemed irritated that my friends and I were laughing & talking loud. And they didn't have much selection for a salsa bar...it was a hot red salsa and a pico de gallo, and thats it!
WOULD COME AGAIN FOR SURE...any time I'm in town. Too bad there isn't a place like this, that serves carne asada fries in my local area. =(
This place WON'T disappoint! -
Review from andrew w.
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pretty good stuff. I'm a huge burrito fan, and this was my first California Burrito. No not from CA, but filled with french fries, cheese, chicken asada, and others.
I think I'll come back at some point.
-1 star for no credit card and a 65c charge for debit card! Catch up USA, cash is going the way of the Dodo Bird. -
Review from Connie L.
3/1/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Moving from LA to South OC was a big change especially when it came to dirty, ghetto, mexican food.
LA is the land of the dirtiest and yummiest mexican food, and I like my mexican just that way. DIRTY! Dirtier the better, if you ask me.
I came here with a friend since she assured me they had BOMB CARNE ASADA FRIES. My response was, you're from RSM. Whatchu know about bomb carne asada fries?
So she showed me what she knew, and at Albertaco's is where we ended up. I go up to the counter and I ordered carne asada fries and 3 rolled tacos with guacamole.
I look over to the right and they have a salsa bar. HOLLAR! I packed those little cups up with pico de gallo and green salsa.
The food came out and it looked good. I took a bite and all my fond mexican food memories starting rolling in. The carne asada fries were good, and passed my expectations! The 3 rolled tacos were decent. I just wish they used cotija chese.
Overall, this place hit the spot, and made me realize South OC does have a decent place for dirty mexican food! -
Review from akira k.
Chino Hills, CA
9/10/2011
Its cheap, its fast, its always good !!!!
why u have to pay so much for Mexican food if u can get it cheap and delicious ^^
yes...the place its not good or clean...but with the price that u pay and the taste of the food....dont complain!!!
Always grab fish buritto, always good. -
Review from Christal M.
Laguna Beach, CA
2/19/2011
I've been spoiled by the great hole-in-the-wall Mexican food places I did my late night snacking at when I lived in San Diego. This is the most comparable place I've been to in OC.
I absolutely love the rolled tacos with guacamole! Three crunchy beef tacos topped with a generous scoop of fresh guacamole and a handful of cheddar and jack cheese.... not a sprinkling, but literally a handful. So deliciously good and under $3.
The carne asada fries are also heart-attack-waiting-to-happen good. French fries topped with carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. You'd think with a combination like that, you couldn't fail, but some places do. This isn't one of them!
My only complaint is that they're not open 24 hours for that grease fix after a night of drinking. -
Review from John W.
Laguna Niguel, CA
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
We just had a baby at Mission Hospital and I needed to grab a quick bite. Found this place on Yelp and it had good reviews.
I tried the California burrito, to see what all the talk was about. It was good but not great, but the price was right. The carne asada was fairly tasty but not high quality meat. The fries gave it some nice texture.
The place itself is pretty dumpy inside but that is ok. They have a good offering on the menu and it is cheap. I will return once more. -
Review from Jena R.
North Hollywood, CA
12/1/2011
smelled weird in here..
but hey, it was 2am and one of my brothers groomsmen and I were hammered after the wedding so we walked our asses in here on a mission to eat! smell didn't matter at this point.
ordered cheese enchiladas and a bean and cheese burrito. he got carne asada fries and I don't eat meat but the still looked awesome.
I need to go back sober and make sure it wasnt delicious just because I was hammered.
I'll go back and update y'all. ;) -
Review from Mikaela Z.
Sacramento, CA
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yelpers did not disappoint! Driving back up North from SD and missed out on getting my Carne Asada fries fix! A quick Yelp search lead me to Albertacos! Carne asada fries and taquitos hit the spot! Crisp fries, good guac..... Yumm!!
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Review from A W.
Redondo Beach, CA
3/15/2012
i plan my day around albertacos.. very tasty food especially carnitas. cypress location is also good.
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Review from Kelly J.
Trabuco Canyon, CA
3/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Plain and simple, this place is awesome!
Just like most reviews have said, get a California Burrito and you'll be a happy camper. My favorite burritto in the area! :) -
Review from Melissa M.
Roseville, CA
7/17/2011
The location is good. If you've been out shopping in the Mission Viejo Mall / Kaleidoscope area, it's a short drive over there. +1
The restaurant is small and hopelessly ugly, but size and decor don't matter to me. Cleanliness does. This place is a dingy dirty disgusting DUMP. -1
The prices are good. You can get lots of food for little money. +1
The service is good. The employees are friendly and bring out your food quickly. +1
The food is abysmal. The only flavors are grease and cheese and grease and cheese. I bit into a slice of quesadilla and literally had grease running down my chin! -1
The least I want from a restaurant is good food and a sanitary place to eat it. But if the place lacks either, there is no point in going there. -
Review from Eimi S.
Fresno, CA
6/16/2011 6 Check-ins Here
My go-to place whenever I am in beautiful Mission Viejo! I recommend the breakfast burrito for a first-timer! It's DELICIOUS!
And for you more adventurous types, try the Shrimp or Carnitas burrito! They are absolute HEAVEN! No joking!! I personally order either of these (without onion) and spice it up with the green chile. Great place for authentic Mexican food! -
Review from David v.
9/20/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Its been almost 2 years since coming to Albertaco's and I have no idea why its taken so long to come back. Albertaco's is simply awesome! After going to another local Mexican place with a similar spelling to make them all sound like the same Mexican joint... I made it a point to come to Albertaco's to make up for the abysmal disappointment from the "other" Albatros... Albertas... Whatever! Albertaco's has got great tasting food at an even better price. It puts all those other Mexican joints with a similar name to shame.
* Carnitas Burrito - Now this is pork!!! Juicy and tender and not dry like at the other places. The burrito has got a lot of flavor and the red sauce they have is on a different level than most other places.
* 3 Rolled Tacos - Oh 3 Rolled Tacos... how I love thee. Crunchy shell, tender meat and cooked perfectly, and the best guacamole in town... by a long shot. I love the small amount of grease that collects from melted cheese. I didn't say this place was healthy, but it is sure damn good.
In my eyes, Albertaco's is the first Mexican joint to come to the area that really perfected good Mexican food. Previous to their current location, they use to be a couple of blocks down the street and I remember coming to them like in 1996. They haven't changed a single thing. They give you great food at a great price. We got 2 carnitas burritos and 3 rolled tacos and it only came out to about $12 for the entire order. Easy 5 star in my book!
FYI: They accept debit cards now when I was there.Listed in: Epic Mexican Foods, Great Food on the Cheap
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Review from Jocelyn K.
Orange, CA
5/23/2011
This is my go-to mexican joint. Cheap. Fast. Open late. Nothing fancy - just good food hidden inside a shopping strip behind stale, stained walls.
Their carne asada plate, burrito and tacos are our staples here. Lean steak, guacamole, fresh salsa, cheese.... Years after our first try, the food is prepared exactly the same - even after they moved to their new location. -
Review from Lauren M.
9/9/2010
Seriously, if you are looking for Mexican food and want the real deal then look no farther and no need to drive across the border. This is a total hole in the wall, and I don't care to know what the kitchen looks like, I just care to get my greasy grub on. I used to eat here quite often when I was younger whereas now its more of a once in a while thing since I need to keep my girlish figure.
My absolute favorite item are the beef taquitos with lots of cheese and guac. They are the perfect amount of crunch on the outside with the nice greasy meat on the inside. Even the guac is good, which I can't say for many places. And the fries...those are damn good, I can only imagine how they taste with the carne on them. You seriously cannot go wrong here, and while you may get a little tummy ache...its worth it. -
Review from Karina R.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Two reasons that keep me coming back, the breakfast burrito and california burrito. I noticed that they increased their prices a bit since I've been going here, which was a bit of a disappointment but not a significant amount to make me stop coming. I don't really enjoy eating here at the the tables because its on the not so clean side. But just grab your food to go.
Bottom line, if you want cheap mexican food and are in the area this is it. -
Review from H Q.
Placentia, CA
9/3/2010
I seem to have been eating a lot of Mexican food lately. Mainly because it's cheap, served quickly and "fun" to eat. I have to say the tacos I had here were the best I've had in awhile.
I ordered the Carne Asada Taco Combo. The tacos were BIG! With lots of meat! I usually put extra salsa on my tacos, but I didn't need to in this case. They were very tasty without it. It was served with the prerequisite sides of beans and rice.
Only minuses. No flat screen TV and I had to listen to these half nekkid kids running around screaming in their swim trunks. Everything is served in a styrofoam box either To Go or Eat In. Not the best for the environment. Not the friendliest staff, but I don't care, the food is damn good! -
Review from Nate H.
Laguna Niguel, CA
10/12/2011 16 Check-ins Here
I love this place! Eaten here numerous times. The two beef burrito combo is the best deal. Enough for lunch and dinner for less than $8. California burrito is killer! The quesadillas are big, greasy, and cheesy. Yummm! Only thing I would say stay away from is the breakfast burritos, they are big, but are not the most flavorful; definitely need hot sauce and ketchup for them.
