Tacomasa — Restaurant in Brea

Welcome to Brea, Tacomasa! It's the newest TJ style taco spot on the block.

We arrived a little before 11 AM and there were plenty of people eating inside with a line forming as well. It seemed like many people were waiting a good amount of time for their food but since they were still in the soft opening phase, that's completely okay.

Here's what we ordered:

**Asada & Adobada Tacos: Asada was bland and the adobada was beyond salty.

**Deluxe Trio: Asada, Adobada, & Nopal Quesatacos: The asada was bland. The adobada was beyond salty. The nopal was flavorless and extremely slimy. I expected the nopal to be fully cooked and slightly charred but it was extremely slimy even after cooking it.

**Tripa Mulita: The tripa had no flavor. The cheese in the mulita was very light with flavor as well. $7 for a plain quesadilla is a scam.

The fact that they gave two of the smallest slices of radish and one lime wedge per plate is ridiculous. I saw that most people were getting three containers of salsa per plate for people dining in. When they called my name, I had asked if they added salsas and they said yes, only to find out they only put in two little sides of salsa for three plates of food. There was a red and slightly green chunky salsa and both were flavorless. The salsas had no spice at all either so that was disappointing. Also, my drive home was less than 5 minutes and every single taco was not warm at all.

While in line, the girl working the register gave one woman a stamp card for being a first time customer but didn't ask/offer for the person in front of me and myself.

Quite expensive for small portions and bland meats. They need a salsa bar for self-service. They need better tasting salsas and please add more radish per plate. There are so many people working in the kitchen area but they were still behind on orders. I hope they also add room for more than one counter because the line was uneccessarily long.

I understand that this is a new business here in the city of Brea but they lack quality and their portion vs price control is no bueno. Hopefully Tacomasa does well because every business at this exact location seems to go out of business every few years like Roll Em Up Taquitos did. Would I go back to this business in the near future? Nope, it was a one and done for me. I do not recommend this spot for your local TJ style tacos. I very much prefer Tacos Don Goyo...

If you love a good taco then Tacomasa in Brea is the place for you! Perfectly situated on a bustling corner in downtown Brea, this spot features a wrap-around outdoor eating area with a mix of tables and bar-style seating, ideal for people-watching and soaking up the lively atmosphere. There’s indoor seating as well where you can watch the staff through a window as they prepare your meal. There was a variety of menu items to choose from and the service was quick and friendly. It felt like I was eating in someone’s home. It was so warm and welcoming.

I ordered the two-taco combo and it was delicious! I chose one pollo (chicken) taco and one nopal (cactus) taco, “con todo” which means “with everything”, so both tacos were loaded with fresh onion, cilantro, creamy guacamole, and salsa. The nopal taco stole the show with its tart, slightly citrusy flavor. The pollo taco was equally tasty - the pollo was tender, flavorful, and well-seasoned. Once I took a bite, I couldn’t stop eating. My daughter had the two-taco pollo combo and devoured it. The combo comes with refried beans and rice and the tortillas are made fresh on the premises. We also enjoyed the different agua fresca flavors. My husband had the burrito asada, and the steak was juicy and packed with smoky flavor. We all agree that Tacomasa is a true gem and we can’t...

I recently dined at this restaurant and was blown away by the food. The dishes were delicious, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The homemade tortillas were a standout, elevating the tacos to a whole new level—truly a game-changer! However, the experience was marred by the ambiance. The music was so loud that holding a conversation required near-yelling, which was frustrating and detracted from the meal. Additionally, the Aguas Frescas flavor labels were only in Spanish, which felt exclusionary; English translations would make the menu more accessible. While the food deserves high praise, the overwhelming noise and lack of translated labels bring my rating down. I’d rate it higher —fantastic food, but the atmosphere needs serious...