Best of Orange County Part 1. MEXICAN FOOD

I've eaten at a lot of mexican places throughout Orange County and this list highlights my top choices for each category.

The Best Torta- El Gallo Giro, "Torta Cubana"-Santa Ana, CA
Burrito-(TIE)- Taqueria El Tapatia #2-"Carne Asada Burrito"-Santa Ana, CA or Taqueria El Triunfo-"Carne Asada Burrito-Anaheim, CA
Carnitas Plate-Taleo Grill, Irvine, CA
Combo Plate-Carnitas La Villa-"Enchilada and Taco Plate"-Newport Beach, CA
Tacos-El Toro Bravo-"Carnitas, Asada or Pollo Tacos"-Costa Mesa, CA
Fish-Bear Flag Fish CO.-"Mahi Mahi Burrito"-Newport Beach, CA
"Healthy" Mexican-Taco Mesa-"Blackened Chicken Burrito with whole wheat tortilla"-Costa Mesa, CA
High End-Gabbie's Mexican Kitchen-Orange, CA
Horchata-Taqueria El Granjenal-Costa Mesa, CA
Tortilla Chips-El Toro Bravo-Costa Mesa, CA
California Mexican-Albatros-"Carne Asada Fries or California Burrito"-Lake Forest, CA
Street Tacos-Taqueria El Tapatia #2-"Al Pastor, Pollo, Lengua or Asada Tacos"-Santa Ana, CA
Unique Tacos-Lola Gaspar-"Pork Belly or Chorizo and Potato Tacos"-Santa Ana, CA
Korean Tacos-Taqueria El Granjenal-"Kim's Tacos"-Costa Mesa, CA
Guacamole-(TIE)-Javiers Cantina-Irvine, CA or Taleo Grill- Irvine, CA
Best Overall Mexican In Orange County-This one is difficult to choose, but it's going to be a tie between Taqueria El Tapatia for having great tacos, burritos tortas, seating and quick service, but also El Toro Bravo for having a great selection of meats, large portions, delicious food and authenticity. Love them both.

Best pancakes in the world

Kountry Kitchen. Banana pancakes with coconut syrup. One of the best pancakes you will ever eat.

Amazing.

Sage Francis- The Best of Times