Chile Relleno and Crispy taco combo
Shrimp salad
Dinning Area
Inside dining
Restaurant front
tables and chairs in a restaurant
Menu 12/2/24
Exterior view from E Balboa
the interior of a mexican restaurant
Entrance
Inside decor
Menu Nov 2023
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food
burritos and wraps
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Menu 12/2/24
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Superbowl LVI
Two combo plate
Veggie Quesadilla !! So yum
Menu Nov 2023
I love when a cook's work station is facing outward with a big window. Such a vibe
Grilled vegetable & salad bowl.
Cameron S.
Jan 11, 2025
BEST breakfast burritos ever. Been coming here for years and always the best place to stop after or during a beach day.
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Barb B.
Jan 20, 2025
I guess I'm a good snob when it comes to Mex food. Upon walking in, we had to wipe down our own table that was filled with stains. Yikes. It wasn't super crowded so I'd expect it to be cleaner, than not. We have so, so many options and when I rank them, I rate based on food quality to cost as my ratio just because the options available.Ordered the shrimp burrito with cabbage and a cream slaw (does not come with beans or rice) $14 And the asada bowl (which has steak, grilled vegis, and beans at the bottom), that was tasty) $18.The food is good - ish. More like 3.5 stars but we were greeted with a a nice lady with some chips.I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but maybe it's the best for the area?
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Steph H.
Jan 3, 2025
Whole in the wall in Newport Beach. We stopped in after a whale watching cruise, but it did seem like a mix of locals and tourists. It's very casual and not a fancy atmosphere, but the food speaks for itself in terms of value, quality and authenticity. They have specials on Tuesday and Friday for $2 and $2.75 tacos. My sister and I both got 3 tacos each and a larger order of chips and guacamole. It was more than enough food for a relatively inexpensive lunch!The staff were very friendly, happy to answer menu questions and efficient.
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Mary E.
Feb 11, 2025
Ugh it's the best. I love great mex. This place has been keeping me fed since colllege. The best crispy tacos you've ever had in your life. You'll need some napkins cus they are juicy. Ugh just thinking about them right now. Too good!
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Tracey A.
Aug 27, 2024
Here we go again.Great Mex might be the place I've reviewed on yelp more often than any other. The reason for that is obvious: I've been going for years but the inconsistency though those years has left me 5-star raving in the good times to 1-star upset in the bad. And though just 1 year ago I'd have held the 5-star rating (seeing no need to update it), things have now changed. Again. Creatures of habit, my order here is this:* Carne Asada Fajita Salad (now $18+); and* Shrimp Burrito (for my dining companion)On a Taco Tuesday though, we embraced the flavor of the day and ordered 6 tacos between the 2 of us. I won't lie: Even at the great price, these weren't good tacos, a fact we both agreed on. Two nights later we were back for our standard order, crossing our fingers that the Taco Tuesday experience was just an aberration. Sadly, it was not. Chalk it up to different cooks or the time, tide, and season. I don't know why, but neither of our "usuals" were excellent like they'd been for the past few years running. I can usually count on eating at Great Mex 4 times in 7 nights. On this visit we stopped at 2. I miss the serve-yourself salsa bar which Great Mex has long offered but more than that I miss the fabulous fare. Until then, 3 stars is my verdict though my hope is that well be back to 5 in 2025. As you can readily see, it's happened before.
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Harvey J.
Dec 10, 2024
Always a family favorite for over 20+ years Great little hole in the wall. Grandkids grew up coming here.
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Steve C.
Oct 28, 2024
Quick stop as I was in the area. The fried fish tacos have always been a favorite of mine when I come down here. Ordered 2, one for myself and one for my brother. The sauce was flavorful and not overly powerful. Cabbage, pico, sauce and some hot salsa make a good taco. Wait wasn't too bad either though they got busy right after we ordered. Good spot and will continue to visit when I come to the beach.
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PatrickJ T.
Oct 28, 2023
The family had great expectations when we placed our delivery order for Great Mex. Results were mixed. Four of the family members thought the food tasted really good. Three of the family members disagreed. I was one of the folks who thought the food was just okay. My burrito was large so no complaints about the portion size or the price. Taste wise, I was underwhelmed. The meat tasted dry and lacked flavor.No comment regarding service or ambiance. We had the food delivered.
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Victoria O.
Nov 13, 2023
Solid Mexican food place. It doesn't try and be more than what it is. Just good solid food. Best Chile Riano I've had a Newport! Definitely plan on going back. Fast service. They do charge .50 cents for soda refills.
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Avery B.
Mar 1, 2025
this is the cutest place and the food was amazing and so quick! best portions ever and the employees were so kind to me and my friends!
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