Tacos Ensenada — Restaurant in Lake Forest

Came here for dinner, I ordered the costillas de puerco en salsa quemada. I’ve had this dish before but I think I might have underestimated the spiciness today. I decided to not eat it and take it home and instead ordered a side of carne asada. The taller of the 2 waitresses that were working went and let the cook know ( I heard her) I ended up waiting for about 20 minutes because they had some to go orders (no big deal, I don’t mind waiting) but I decided to check on my order and it was my even started. The cook said she didn’t know (she was busy talking to the other waitress( lighter hair) I decided to just get my box for my food that I couldn’t eat and left. I felt bad for the nicer girl because she felt bad but I let her know it wasn’t her fault because I heard her interaction with the cook. Usually don’t have this kind of experience here. A little...

The service was good, the atmosphere ok, but the food was below par, especially for the price. I thought it would be difficult to not get a simple burrito right, but this was almost flavorless al pastor, very watery and greasy, with higher than average gristle and fat content. Very little onion, pepper, rice, cilantro, and NO pineapple as expected for al pastor, at the expense of globbed on refried beans. The steak fajitas looked like the same meat, so I wonder if I really got al pastor or just their vat of beef. I did like the self service salsa bar with the usual carrots, lemons (no limes), and 3 types of salsa. With so many others much better nearby, I will not...

I have been looking for some bomb Mexican food by my place since I moved to Lake Forest at the end of 2023. I drove past this spot more than 50 times because it would be just too convenient. If I fell out of my second story window I might land there with a good bounce. Last Friday I placed an order online and I picked it up on time and hot 15 minutes later, with plastic utensils napkins and way too many salsas without having to ask. Taquitos and a burrito. Best Mexican food I have had in a very long time. One of the salsa's put a dent in me. I have not been able to sit down for a week! I can't wait to go back. Seriously I will be back. Thank you...