The Taco Station

Was browsing on YouTube for food options near Tustin and saw this place featured by ObiEats. I love hole-in-the-wall places that cook delicious food and a taco stand in a corner market fit the bill! I'd never seen or heard of cecina steak tacos before, so I was even more intrigued.As soon as we stepped out of the car, we were greeted with the incredible aroma of chicken being grilled outside, which only happens on weekends. We walked over to look and the chicken looked phenomenal.We walked into the market and could see the taco station from the entrance. Everything was clean and the menu was easy to read, with only a few options to choose from, and pricing was phenomenal!The lady who took our order was so friendly and efficient. We ended up ordering a few cecina tacos with nopales for $.50 more, a carne asada taco, a two-taco combo with asada, 3 birria tacos with consome, carne asada nachos, and horchatas. The food came out quickly and was piping hot right off the grill. We brought everything outside and sat down at one of the small tables to eat.The cecina tacos lived up to their hype - the meat was tender with a smoky flavor, and perfectly counterbalanced by the pickled nopales, a pinch of lime, and salsa, and folded into a corn tortilla. I didn't get a chance to try the birria tacos with consome as my son inhaled them, but he said it was the best he's ever had and was already asking if we could come back. The carne asada fries were flavorful with the perfect amount of gooey cheese and fresh carne asada, but somehow also didn't feel too heavy. We all agreed that the horchata was the best we'd ever had - not sickeningly sweet, but just right with a hint of cinnamon and a lightly creamy finish.My daughter typically doesn't prefer Mexican food and she was squealing with delight, asking if we could get more if we were still hungry. My wife even ended up buying another cecina taco with nopales, and the lady topped it with grilled onions and a grilled skinny pepper this time. The kids wanted more horchata and we were prepared to buy another cup, but she told us a refill was on the house, so we added more to the tip jar.Hands-down, this was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. If you're in the area, I'm not sure how you're not coming here every day, as $2.99-3.49 for street tacos with a healthy amount of meat is an incredible deal, and the people who work there are warm and friendly.We will absolutely be coming back, and if you've never been here, you should make a point to come!

You know the foods going to be fire when it's inside the neighborhood corner store!! The meat was perfectly seasoned and everything was so fresh. Their Celina taco is the go to but their cabeza, lengua and carne asada tacos were all delicious and pretty dang big!! Ms. Susie who runs the restaurant had a great smile and I can tell she also takes great pride in preparing the best for her family and friends. Luckily for us, Uncle Ted was running the register this morning and he was so welcoming and generous. A real old school cool kind of guy that should the mayor of the city really. He even took the time to stop and check on our experience while we were eating outside. He shared his story and it's definitely an impressive one. We will be back with our family friends for sure

After hitting up a warehouse sale in the area, I was pretty hungry and some tacos sounded like they would hit the spot.I quickly just looked on Yelp for the closest taco spot and this was like number one or two on the list. What a great gem located inside of a convenience store. I'm not sure if the picture does it justice or not but these three tacos not only were super filling, but they were extremely delicious. You have to eat them quickly though because if you don't, they are so juicy, your tortilla doesn't stand a chance. But that's not a bad thing in this case. I definitely will go back next time I'm in the area. They even have breakfast burritos which I didn't even see on the menu but I may have that next time. Enjoy everyone.

I saw the plume of smoke coming from the street while driving near this spot. I knew that was the tall tell sign of grilled chicken. What I wasn't so attracted to was the price. I went inside after changing my mind on the chicken and decided on the taco plate. I have had many taco from all over Tustin and this wasn't anything special. For a good price, yes you get tacos with a side of beans and rice. I didn't finish my sides and tacos just weren't anything to rave about. Perhaps I had my mind still set on that chicken but at the end of the day you can't go wrong with some tacos. I've seen the other reviews for this spot so Ill call it a hit or miss. A miss in my book.

My boyfriend and I had a heavy lunch so we wanted a light dinner. Tacos seemed to be an east quick option so we ended up yelping some taco spots in the area. We found The Taco Station, which is located inside of a liquor store. Small private lot or street parking available. They had a small simple menu. My boyfriend had the Combo #1 ($8.99) 2 tacos, rice and beans, but for tacos in the combo you can only choose chicken or asada, which he got the asada. He also added a Cabeza Taco ($3.49). I had a Lengua Taco ($3.49) and a Chicken Al Pastor Taro ($2.99). They gave us a ticket and told us to pay the cashier, which is the same cashier for the whole liquor store. There wasn't seating inside and only a few small tables outside so we decided to take it home. The tortillas didn't transport well even though it wasn't a far drive back. I tried the rice and beans that came with the boyfriend's combo, not impressed. My lengua was tender and cooked well but SO BLAND! Even with the salsa, it couldn't save the blandness of the taco. The chicken al pastor had better flavor by compare but not good enough for me to come back. Nice to try a new spot but I'll probably explore other spots the next time I have a tacos craving.

Ermahgawwwwd. If you want an amazing birria taco, come here! Expect to take it to go or eat outside while it's fresh!

Located inside a liquor store, The Taco Station offers a casual respite for those seeking authentic Mexican fare. Their menu boasts a variety of protein options, including the classic asada, pollo, and lengua, as well as more adventurous choices like birria, cabeza, cecina, and chicken al pastor. While the establishment lacks indoor seating, a modest patio provides an outdoor dining option.A noteworthy caveat for patrons is the $.50 surcharge for credit card transactions and the absence of complimentary water; bottled water is available for a minimum of $1.I indulged in three birria tacos with consome for a total of $11.50. While the individual tacos are priced at $3.50 each, purchasing a trio entitles one to a cup of consome for an additional dollar. The optional cheese topping, priced at $.50 per taco, was a superfluous addition as the quantity was disappointingly meager.The birria itself was exemplary, showcasing a rich, tender, and flavorful profile. Unfortunately, the accompanying consome fell short of expectations, with an off-putting salinity that detracted from the overall experience.In conclusion, The Taco Station offers commendable birria tacos, though I would recommend forgoing the consome and cheese in future visits. The remaining taco options range from $3 to $3.50, while burritos are priced between $9.50 and $12.

When I heard Taco Station was set up inside of a liquor store, I knew it was going to be good! Tacos range in price from $2.99 (asada, pollo, chicken al pastor) to $3.49 (cecina, lengua, birria, cabeza) each. They take your order (service is very friendly) and then you pay for it at the liquor store register. I got three tacos - chicken al pastor, asada and birria - all topped with cilantro and onions. I've never seen a chicken al pastor, only pork. It was so flavorful that I was pretty sure the other tacos would pale in comparison. Boy was I wrong! The asada was even better, especially with the red and green salsas added. and the birria was very tender.Burritos and tortas are also on the menu, along with carne asada fries and chilaquiles. There's a carniceria attached, with a variety of meats, some marinated, and even fish.As far as seating, there's only a few tables outside. I was lucky to get there before the lunch rush and scored a table with shade.

First timer and this is by far the best taco place in Orange County. The food was amazing with friendly atmosphere and very welcoming attentiveness.My favorite was Cecina (thin cut beef) Asada and Pollo in order but you can't go wrong with any of them.Highly recommended for taco lovers out there!!!

MUST TRY !!Taco was extremely excellent and very authentic style (my favorite is cecina, asada & pollo taco)Owner so nice and very friendly and Food came out quickly and friendly staff tooThey make food from scratch so its very fresh.There's drink, forgot name, color was dark pink reddish was awesome not too sweet.Overall for the first time visit, it was No.1 TACO PLACE from now on