Tacos Madre Kitchen & Cantina

4.5 (34)

$30 and under

Mexican

3390 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Lively

We are located at south coast Bristol & MacArthur….

The story all began in 2003 when Chef David started his culinary career. With over 15 years of experience culminating to being executive chef, Chef David and his family decided to finally open up their own restaurant, a dream the family had for years. Tacos Madre Mexican Cocina is the first concept that embodies "comida cacera," which translates "a home style of cooking". Opening the doors in November of 2021 in Costa Mesa, the restaurant was an instant neighborhood classic. With the success of Tacos Madre Mexican Cocina, the family decided to open up an upscale concept with a full bar program. The family is very proud to serve and be a staple in the community: sourcing the best ingredients, creating an atmosphere where people can come to celebrate and also create life's special moments. We invite you to join our philosophy and dream in life! Con Todo Amor.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(714) 852-3092
Website
https://www.tacosmadresantaana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Villalobos
Catering
For private events and catering needs please contact castelladrian344@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
For private events and catering needs please contact castelladrian344@gmail.com.

Location
3390 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
South coast Bristol & MacArthur
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Tacos Madre Kitchen & Cantina.

4.5

(34)

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

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Rebecca
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the food and drinks, wait staff was very friendly as well. However they seemed to be very understaffed for a Saturday night. It appeared they only had 1 waitress tending to all the tables, about 6-8 tables while we were there. She did her best, but we waited a long time between drinks and food. Would love to be back when they have more staff available. We arrived two hours before seeing a show at Segerstrom and unfortunately food arrived so late that we had to take stuff to go because we couldn’t eat it in time (ended up leaving 15 minutes before showtime.)
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Catherine Gold
Orange County77 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Taco Tueday is the best deal. Tacos are delicious and if you get there before six appetizers and drinks are on special! The food and service are always exceptional!
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Monica
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Es un buen lugar para cenar , escuchar música , me gustó que la música no está tan alta es un ambiente agradable la comida es riquísima. Me gustó mucho las bebidas también un poco dulces pero están ricas. Yo creo que regresaría otra vez. Fue a salida de noche de chicas cenamos chismeamos, estuvo muy agradable muy rico el ambiente todo nos gustó.
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Catherine Gold
Orange County77 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is consistently good. There tacos are innovative and delicious. Taco Tuesday specials are worth the visit. Make sure you try the guacamole and chips!
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Deepa
Cleveland3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They actually did not have the squash flowers and Brussels sprouts- 2 of the three vegetarian items on the happy hour menu. Other people in the reviews also mentioned that.
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Schrene Gold
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 1, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was more club then restaurant. Service focused on those drinking which we weren’t. This was a random selection as we are here for business from out of state. Food was good. Music was so loud we had to shout to be heard. Not at all what we had in mind.
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Catherine Gold
Orange County77 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and drinks. Great place to relax and catch up with friends. Added bonus of being able to catch games on tv!
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Suzanne
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on November 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was the second time we ate here in a month. The first time was exceptional. The presentation of food was great and the flavors were amazing. This time our server mainly paid attention to those of us ordering alcoholic beverages. The food presentation was average and didn't look anything like the pictures nor like the previous dining experience. We regretted traveling so far to go a second time.
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Catherine Gold
Orange County77 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the quesobirra tacos. There guacamole and chips are amazing. Also, got the best fish tacos. Everything I eat there has been good. Friendly servers.
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Marcie
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great food! I would just recommend having more staff as the customer service could have been better during an event I attended.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(714) 852-3092
Website
https://www.tacosmadresantaana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Villalobos
Catering
For private events and catering needs please contact castelladrian344@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
For private events and catering needs please contact castelladrian344@gmail.com.

Location
3390 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
South coast Bristol & MacArthur
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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