Avila's El Ranchito, Laguna Beach

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We enjoyed our experience here. I had the Mama Avila's soup and my husband had the Azteca Burrito. Both were great and the service was good. It's great that they have parking in the back, very convenient.

This place was great. We eat here all the time. Food is consistent and the salsa is my favorite. Quaint atmosphere and friendly staff.

This is the best mexican food i have tasted! It is probably the most Authentic and the shrimp is to die for! The service was fantastic and the atmosphere is amazing. We watched the sun set over the water and had a great time! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, local or visiting!

If you are from another state back east, you might like this but his is nothing like real Mexican food. This is a chain restaurant and their locations are hit and miss. Huntington Beach is great. Laguna Beach sucks. The food tastes very bland and beans are very watery. The location is great but the inside looks like a velvet painting you would see on sale while waiting in line at the border being sold by locals car to car. No good Mexican restaurant ours their margaritas out of a gun. I ordered Chicken Burrito, it didn't taste fresh but bland and sour. My date ordered carnitas and again, overly salty without flavor. Go to Taco Loco or Wahoo's, avoid El Ranchito. Better yet, go to South Laguna to Coyote grill and get killer Food, and killer drinks and wonderful fun atmosphere.

One of our favorite places to dine. The atmosphere is adorable, the food is excellent, and service is very good. Absolutely a must to take friends when they are visiting.