Unexpected to be sure, but this place is a diamond in the rough. Amazing Mexican cuisine, the Sunday brunch is what will bend your mind. The chef/owner staffs up with well trained servers and delivers a dining experience value that can't be beat. A fresh ceviche tostada rolling cart makes the rounds to the tables, serving up delicious food and service. Pancake bar, omelette station, salsa bar, taco stations, all serving up fresh personal creations. All you can eat for a very fair price. There will be a line. Get there early for Sunday brunch. Don't forget their tasty food the rest of the week, especially burritos. The bar has TVs for sports. Free parking.

My friends and i come here almost every Tuesday, best tacos and such an amazing price! You just have to get a drink, does not have to be alcoholic, i love their horchata, and then the tacos are just 1 dollar each and you can have as many as you want! I usually get around 12, they are street style tacos, toppings are self serve which i love! And you can also get chips! he meat is amazing, and the service is spot on. It is a fun vibe, the girls and boys who work here are all gorgeous, and everyone is very friendly. Def recommend to all the locals!

4/8/2024 Stopped in for dinner tonight, and it was perfect. Hanna was our server and was so nice and kind as well as professional. We started with chips, salsa, and margaritas. They were excellent. My wife had the chicken enchilada verdes plate with rice and beans, and I had the fajitas combo plate, which was also delivered. The ambiance was positive and nice as well. Excellent people, food, and service. Highly recommended. 2/1/2024 Had a terrific dining experience this evening at LA Casita Olvera in Foothill Ranch. Deanna was our server and we started with margaritas, chips and salsa. My wife had two chicken enchiladas and I had the fajitas combo. The food was served hot and tasty and Deanna was quite attentive and kind. We are said hello to Hadyn our previous server and will surely be back as this lil gem is a terrific restaurant with good food and service. Highly recommended. 1/20/2024 A wonderful evening at LA Casita Olvera. We felt like Mexican food and this spot is cozy, quaint and delicious. Danielle was our server as well as an excellent bartender. We started with Margaritas and guacamole with chips. Then Danielle took our entree order. My wife had the chicken enchiladas plate and I had their Fajitas Combo. Both meals were served hot and tasty. We truly enjoyed the meal and warm conversation. After our dinners Danielle brought us some flan and a terrific Mexican coffee drink. What a great lil place. Awesome customer service, food and ambiance. I highly recommend this great lil restaurant. Previous visit What a wonderful little gem. My wife wanted to have lunch on New Years Day, so we headed to Las Casita Olvera in Foothill Ranch, and it was fantastic. Hadyn, our server was kind, professional, and efficient. The ambiance was positive and peaceful. We started with margaritas, and they made good drinks. The chips and salsa are fresh as well. I ordered the Olivera Fajita Combo, which was excellent, and my wife had the Enchiladas Tia Trinidad, which she truly enjoyed. The food preparation and presentation were excellent, and the drinks were fantastic. Hadyn was the perfect service and was quite attentive. Highly recommended as we will be back. Thank you.

My experience was so enjoyable on Saturday that I decided to come back for Taco Tuesday 01/21/25 (lunch 1:00pm) I enjoyed four street tacos; Carne asada, burria, carnitas, and fish, along with a Cadillac Margarita. Expertly prepared and served by chef/owner Isreal. It was so delicious that I decided to have another complete round. Yes, margarita too!! Margaritas were also expertly prepared by the Chef's wife, Bruna. So well done that I had a third!! Pictures of tacos, margarita and my dog are additions from this visit. SIDE NOTE; I came in on Sunday night to enjoy a margarita while waiting for my Chinese order from "Noodle" in the same Village center. (yes, i reviewed that too) Saturday 01/18/25. First visit A quaint little full service Mexican Restaurant and Cantina tucked away in the corner of The Village in Lake Forest. This is a well run family business; I had the pleasure of "meeting" the husband (chef), wife (bartender), and daughter (server). I sat inside at a half booth with my Service Dog and was VERY pleasantly attended to by Ximena. This young lady had the best personality, was friendly, helpful, and she was beyond cute, too! My table was about 30 feet away from the bar in an open space modern dining room. I had a clear view of three big screen TVs above the bar. Out the door behind me was a nice outdoor patio for dining "al fresca" if you so desired. Okay...as with just about all Mexican restaurants, started the dining experience with crispy fresh chips and a flavorful but mild salsa. Then, as almost always "required" in a venue of this type, there's the margarita. I started with not one, but FIVE of them!! A Flight of appropriately sized and flavorful bebidas, consisting of lavender, watermelon, mango, jalapeno lime, and blackberry. While my "go to" margarita is the Cadillac, in a first-time visit, I do like to try the flavors. My favorite was the lavender . In fact, I later ordered a full-size one. My meal consisted of a two item combination plate; chili relleno and two beef taquitos with rice and beans. Everything was well prepared and quite tasty. (The rice was different than expected, but still rather good) Then, with the meal, there was that full-size lavender margarita. I finished the meal with Flan and coffee. In spite of the fact that half my 75 bill was margaritas, I can honestly say it was a good value for the buck. I've eaten in more Mexican restaurants than i can count. Is the food "just like mama used to make"?? I guess that depends upon your mama's cooking. Nevertheless... I enjoyed it, and I believe you will too!!

Best street tacos ever!! Staff is very friendly. Birrea and Adobado tacos. Delish.

Food and service are excellent! I just feel their prices are a bit too high. The drinks are great, and the staff is wonderful. Their chips and salsa are really good, the salsa is just spicy enough, and not like watery tomatoes I've had at other restaurants.

Wonderful tacos! Can't wait to come back! Service was exceptional!

My birthday lunch with my coworkers at La Casita Olvera was absolutely delightful! We went on Taco Tuesday, and let me tell you, the tacos were delicious! The ambience of the restaurant is wonderful, creating a fun, warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff were all incredibly kind and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. It’s a very nice location with good food and a great vibe—I thoroughly loved every moment. Highly recommended!