Las Fajitas Restaurant Lake Forest — Restaurant in Lake Forest

This place is awesome. Family run restaurant with nice clean seating, cheerful employees who serve you at your table. They have the biggest salsa bar I have ever seen for a place this size, heck for a place any size for that matter. It has a choice of 5 Salsa's from Pico De Gallo to Habanero. Cilantro and Onion, Limes, Carrots and even a corn based salsa, which I did not try I ordered Chile Relleno, a Carnitas taco and a Fountain drink, all Al a carte and paid $7. They serve nice crispy chips with your food and they have a huge Menu and I would like to try more, so I will be back for sure.

08-21-21 came back here and one year later the are as good if not better than I remembered. I tried their Tortilla Soup and Chile Relleno a la carte, it came wirh chips and salsa bar. The soup was amazing, there are so many veggies in the soup you can taste that it's made by them. You can have it veggie or chicken and the chicken is shredded but not cheap, spongy, chewy chicken, my bowl had a full size chicken breast that was cleaned of any fat, tendons, gristle and dark meat and reduced long enough to have picked up the flavor of the ingredients including Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Potato, Carrots, Oregano, Cilantro, Tomato and of course Tortilla Strips. To note the consistency of the veggies is semi soft so the ingredients still hold their shape. This is not canned soup and the broth was tangy, not spicy and flavorful. The soup and Chile Relleno pictures should speak...

Stepping into Las Fajitas in Lake Forest felt like visiting an old friend's home – it's clear this is a genuinely family-owned and run establishment, radiating warmth and hospitality. My recent dinner experience there truly exceeded expectations, making it a hidden gem that deserves far more recognition.

The food, first and foremost, is simply amazing. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was clearly made to order, arriving hot and perfectly presented. I dove into the tacos, and they were delicious, packed with flavor. The portions are generous, offering excellent value for the price, especially considering the quality. A definite highlight is their fantastic salsa bar, which boasts a wide variety of fresh, vibrant options. While I found most salsas to be fantastic, there was one with a slightly unusual consistency that leaned a bit too much into vinegar for my personal taste, but the sheer array means there's something for everyone.

Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive, contributing to the overall pleasant atmosphere. It’s a great spot for families, and they even offer commendable vegetarian options, with most dishes adaptable without meat. Plus, the convenience of plenty of free parking is a huge bonus. Las Fajitas is a place I'd highly recommend for anyone craving authentic, fresh, and well-priced...

Stopped in here for dinner last night based on the reviews. As you can see based on my rating, it's unlikely I'll be back.

With a name like Las Fajitas, it's pretty much a no brainer to try the fajitas, right? That's what I thought. So I order the regular fajitas with beef. Prior to bringing my meal to the table, they brought me some stale chips. Not a great start, but give the guys a chance. The carrots from the salsa bar were good. My meal came out quickly but that's where the exceeding of expectations ended. The beef was a thin piece of carne asada cut into strips and served alongside some grilled veggies on a plate. I've eaten fajitas for many years and have never seen it presented like this. I don't need the sizzling cast iron, but the beef, chicken, or shrimp are always mixed in with the veggies. Aren't they? The beef was tough because it was overcooked. Easy to do with such a thin cut. But it also lacked seasoning. No flavor. So I went back to the salsa bar and their most popular salsa bowl was empty. At least the grilled onions and peppers were good. So... Not a stellar showing for...