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From the archives: April 07, 2008

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: Orange County's best Mexican restaurants and margaritas.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Torito Mexican Grill
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    951 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

    This upscale extension of the El Torito chain takes the standard Mexican eatery to the next level. Case in point: a live mariachi band during dinner for Cinco de Mayo.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Las Brisas
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    361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Taco Loco
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    640 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average El Cholo Restaurant
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    5465 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 (map)

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Javier's Cantina And Grill
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    480 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

    Authentic Mexican cuisine with the style and class of Laguna.

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Tortilla Jo's
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    1510 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    The magic makers of the Patina Group deliver a fiesta-worthy eatery in the heart of Downtown Disney.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Adobe
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    31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (map)

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Z'Tejas
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    3333 Bristol St Ste 1876, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Taco Mesa
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    647 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (map)

    Gourmet taco stand blends authentic Mexican cuisine with fast-food service. Don't miss the 50-cent margaritas.

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