Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles Santa Ana is a city that is full of culture, art, life, and great food on every corner. It is the second largest city in Orange County and the food scene here is as diverse as its community. You can find anything from Mexican food to Vietnamese food and more. But the tacos are where it’s at, Santa Ana has hands down more than a handful of taquerías, restaurants, food trucks, and food stands that serve some of the best tacos in the city. Tacos that transport you back to Mexico with just one bite. Let’s embark on this taco journey, here are the best tacos to eat when visiting Santa Ana.
Tacos de suadero, and al pastor at Tacos Las Cabañas estilo Guerrero.
Tacos Las Cabañas Estilo Guerrero
Tacos Las Cabañas Estilo Guerrero is a family-owned food truck that is conveniently located near two dispensaries which means you can get more than tacos when visiting. My go-to order consists of al pastor, carne asada, and what I consider one of their best meats, suadero. They do offer handmade tortillas, so make sure to ask for those, although their regular pre-packaged tortillas as just as good. Of course, we cannot talk about tacos and not talk condiments. Any good taquería has to have good salsa. And Las Cabañas hits the spot. If you go, you have to get both their habanero salsa, a bright orange and beautifully emulsified sauce, and their green salsa filled with so much flavor. Each order of tacos comes with cilantro, onion, and a side of grilled onions. If you are in the mood for something cheesy, ask for their handmade choriqueso, I promise it will not disappoint.
2300-2498 S Birch St, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Closest transit lines and stop: OC Bus Line 53 - "Main/Central" or OC Bus Line 72 - "Warner/Birch."
Open: Monday-Thursday from 10 AM- 10 PM, Friday-Sunday from 10 AM- 11 PM