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Top Sentiments among El Farolito Reviewers
Great mexican meal
Awesome chips and salsa
Fantastic carnitas tacos
AWESOME ENCHILADA SAUCE
Great margaritas
Great carnitas plate
Yummy tamales
LOVE THEIR FRITA FISH
Yummy red sauce
Best carnitas platter
Customer Reviews (25 reviews)
nbubbles27
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2010I have never had food this good!! I was visiting from AZ my husband's friend told him about this place so we went. I was impressed with the food!!!! I never eat salsa I dislike it but this salsa was the bomb!! I have told... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2009This place is the best. The service is excellent and the food is the best. i enjoy talking to the young man in the front. Very hard working ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2009All I can say is this is by far the best Mexican food I have ever had.I come from a family of authentic Mexican food,but this truly is delic... (more)
CSMobileUser3
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2009I am native to LA and have been going here for about 12-13 years now. I have NEVER had such consistantly great Mexican food anywhere else. I've also never had a bad server here. The prices are amazing and portions large.... (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2009Wasn't really impressed. the nachos were big,but lacked flavor (more)
1stuart
on Citysearch Feb 01, 2009My gfriend has been coming here for years with her parents. She turned me onto this place and i try to visit it every two weeks. The way the cheese melts over the lip of the hot plate, to the beans and rice. Its all good.... (more)
uberjackalope
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2009If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in an authentic atmosphere (read: not El Torito), this is the place! A great family-run restaurant, with some of the best Mexican food around. I've never been... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2008I remember coming here since I was a child My father was friends with the owner who has since passed. I used to love their food I recently s... (more)
justmerenee
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008My family stumbled across this resturant by accident-it's the best accident we've ever had. When we all go in (there's about 17) they can always seat us right away and the service is the best! There food is authentic,... (more)
RamonPerfecto
on Citysearch May 18, 2008Hello my name is Ramon and I would personally like to thank you all for attending and being part of el farolito restaurant. I am a member of the sandoval family who own this restaurant and like all of you I also enjoy it... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2008Family owned and operated El Farolito's food is out of this world. My favorites are the Snapper Vera Cruz or the Carnitas platter. Come hung... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 08, 2008The atmosphere is ok, and the parking can be a pain, but the food is more than worth it. The portions are hearty and the prices are good. ... (more)
stjamesgate
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2008i don't know what restaurant "exilekiss" ate at, but it wasn't el faralito. they have the best mexican food north of the border. being a native of so cal, i've had my share of mexican food, and this place is the best,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 02, 2008Fantastic food and great value. My favorite dish here is the milanesa plate. If you come for lunch, come on Tuesday, make sure to get their ... (more)
arbridgewater
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007The best Mexican food in O.C. and the most reasonably priced. Fantastic friendly service, tasty Carnitas and Machaca con Huevos. I love the self service beer when you walk in. We eat there 3-4 times a month. Can't wait... (more)
exilekiss
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2007I tried this restaurant based on it being voted "#1 Mexican" in the OC on Citysearch. We tried 3 dishes, and sadly the end result was very disappointing. The decor / restaurant is very "old, neighborhood family... (more)
anne_badin
on Citysearch Dec 06, 2006This is the first time I have written a review. There aren't many restaurants I would write a review on. Throughout college I worked as a waitress, so I tend to enter restaurants with a preconceived opinion upon my... (more)
cat126
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2006The best thing about this place is that its casual and of course the food is so damn good! I've only been on Sunday's for breakfast, brunch, lunch whatever. The items on the breakfast menu are excellent. Chiliequiles... (more)
deanaustin
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2006This is the best Mexican food and service at the most affordable prices. Everyone I've recommended El Farolito to has eaten there and agreed with me: they get a 10 Overall Rating and I'm pleased they received the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 30, 2006this place is in walking distance of the church i went to growing up. we used to go almost every sunday after church during the summer- it ... (more)
cdelgiorgio
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2005This is authentic Mexican. It doesn't get any better. The portions are large, and a great value with most entrees under $10. Outstanding food has kept me going back for years. (more)
food_junkie_or
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005Found this place on Citysearch, and so we gave it a try. We were prompty seated, and the service was excellent. The food was as advertised, very good. I was a little worried about the location, but it was a very nice place... (more)
lisasalcido
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2005for mexican food, gotta go. Spicy, flavorful fresh, you won't go wrong with anything you order. Prices like these you can eat out everyday (more)
nick4socal
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2005Speak to an local in the Placentia/Fullerton area over the last 20+ years and they've been to El Farolito. As most of the best Mexican restaurant gems, is a converted house turned into a restaurant fixture.... (more)
blaukkanen
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2004If anyone likes authentic Mexican food this is the place to go! This place gets crowed, so get there early and enjoy! The salsa is spicy and the carnitas plate is awesome, along with everything else on the menu!... (more)