El Comedor

This place is incredible!! Huge portions, all of it tastes homemade, good prices, and the staff is quick and friendly. They offer a free drink (Horchata or other Agua Frescas) if you follow them on Instagram and/or Tik Tok. I ended up getting the Carne Asada Super Fries and the free Horchata and the portioning was well spread on the fries. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy and very clean. Highly recommend this place!

The carne asada fries and tacos are bomb 😋💣 💯 recommend!!

Food is good usually cashier which is the older men is nice and gives good customer service but today I went and old lady was cashier today gave super bad attitude as if she didn’t want to work today over heard her name is Dona Mari won’t be coming back here .

The asada fries are awesome. They are seasoned to perfection. The guy who attended me who I assume was the owner let me use the restroom even though it was closed for the moment. It was a bit of a wait for my food but worth it. After 240 it gets full with kids from the school so just a warning. You can call and order your food ahead of time to avoid the line and wait.

I recently called in an order for two Asada Fries and a side of fries. Unfortunately, both Asada Fries were burnt. One of them was especially concerning, as the plastic plate it was served in had become inflamed. When I picked up a fry with melted cheese, I noticed the cheese had fused with the plastic, and a piece of the plastic actually came off, leaving a visible hole. This was clearly a food safety issue. I immediately contacted the restaurant to report the problem. The gentleman who answered the phone was polite and apologetic. He offered to remake the order, but I explained I was too far away to return at the time. I requested a refund instead, and he informed me that it could only be processed in person. I told him my husband would stop by the next day. However, I ended up going myself. I spoke with an older gentleman, who I assume is the owner. He was dismissive from the start and claimed he was unaware of the situation. When I referenced the phone call with the staff member, he stepped away—presumably to make a call—and left me waiting without saying anything. When he returned, he said he would “let it slide” this time, but insisted that I should have brought the food back. I explained I wasn’t nearby when the issue happened and couldn’t return immediately. He then showed me a sample plate and claimed it was normal for the container to look that way. I respectfully disagreed and expressed concern over the clear health risks of serving food on melted plastic. I mentioned that I have been a loyal customer for years and had never experienced anything like this before. Rather than respond with professionalism, he became defensive and began raising his voice. I calmly asked him to lower his tone and explained that I understood mistakes happen—I was simply looking for a reasonable resolution. He finally issued a refund, but it was not the full amount, and there was no apology given. His approach was unnecessarily rude and confrontational, especially in contrast to the respectful customer service I received over the phone. My husband also mentioned that the day he picked up the food, the restaurant appeared to be very busy with students from the school next door. It’s possible the food was rushed or overheated, resulting in the damaged plate. Regardless, this was a serious safety concern that should have been handled with more care and professionalism.

Delicious! I didn’t take a photo before I started to eat my cheese enchiladas but their were delicious and the salsa mmmm. Fresh guacamole is the best! The vibe here creates a atmosphere small and cozy. The elephant and rabbit add that extra spice.

The food didn't taste good and Was over priced. Ordered albondigas and it cost over $17. Will not buy again or go bck

Great food asada fries are fire. Wonderful lady's working the kitchen

Super good food and very friendly customer service. Everything is made to order, the food is hot and the portions are generous. The horchata is delicious, and the owners are incredibly kind.

Service was friendly and our order was taken swiftly and correctly. The amount of meat on our fries surpasses the typical amount and it was around $15 with taxes. The salsas aren't spicy but are still a great addition of flavor, which I prefer. My girlfriend and I split the fries and drink and even had leftovers so the portion for the price is fantastic even as broke college students. The agua de tamarindo was on the slightly sweeter side without being overwhelming, the flavor was not lost and there were an enjoyable amount of pulp. The vibe inside is your typical Mexican mom and pop shop so it's a familiar yet friendly atmosphere, the music isn't too loud and the parking lot was easy to get into. Definitely recommend if you're in Orange County looking for some asada fries.

I recently called in an order for two Asada Fries and a side of fries. Unfortunately, both Asada Fries were burnt. One of them was especially concerning, as the plastic plate it was served in had become inflamed. When I picked up a fry with melted cheese, I noticed the cheese had fused with the plastic, and a piece of the plastic actually came off, leaving a visible hole. This was clearly a food safety issue. I immediately contacted the restaurant to report the problem. The gentleman who answered the phone was polite and apologetic. He offered to remake the order, but I explained I was too far away to return at the time. I requested a refund instead, and he informed me that it could only be processed in person. I told him my husband would stop by the next day. However, I ended up going myself. I spoke with an older gentleman, who I assume is the owner. He was dismissive from the start and claimed he was unaware of the situation. When I referenced the phone call with the staff member, he stepped away--presumably to make a call--and left me waiting without saying anything. When he returned, he said he would "let it slide" this time, but insisted that I should have brought the food back. I explained I wasn't nearby when the issue happened and couldn't return immediately. He then showed me a sample plate and claimed it was normal for the container to look that way. I respectfully disagreed and expressed concern over the clear health risks of serving food on melted plastic. I mentioned that I have been a loyal customer for years and had never experienced anything like this before. Rather than respond with professionalism, he became defensive and began raising his voice. I calmly asked him to lower his tone and explained that I understood mistakes happen--I was simply looking for a reasonable resolution. He finally issued a refund, but it was not the full amount, and there was no apology given. His approach was unnecessarily rude and confrontational, especially in contrast to the respectful customer service I received over the phone. My husband also mentioned that the day he picked up the food, the restaurant appeared to be very busy with students from the school next door. It's possible the food was rushed or overheated, resulting in the damaged plate. Regardless, this was a serious safety concern that should have been handled with more care and professionalism.

Recommended by a local I was pleased with my meal. The very best Horchata I have Ever had. An absolute must if you enjoy Horchata. The tacos were flavorful with generous fillings. Huarache was cooked fresh, delicious beans , fresh lettuce... but not as generous meat as the tacos. I also was hoping for a little better flavor from the salsa options. The service was fast. The restaurant was clean and had many covid protocols.

I never really leave reviews but this pace is a joke I ordered some albondigas caldo (soup) this is what I got..

There is a kiosk where you order your food which is user friendly. I came in for the asada fries but they weren't as great as last time. Still very enjoyable but the meat was slightly different. The restaurant itself is very clean and not noisy at all. Our server had our food ready very quickly which was great to see. We weren't notified our food was ready as the kiosk mentioned it would send me a message. After about 10 min went back to check on my food and saw it was ready.

The food is so good here, I've visited this place since they first opened and their Carne Asada Fries are ON TOP!! The staff speak English and Spanish, attend you right away, and you don't wait more than 15-20 min for food. Busy hours are definitely after school because a lot of students stop by to eat, but you can also place phone orders and stop by to pick up. The environment is nice, there is indoor and outdoor seating but not much parking. It's still worth it though!

Terrible customer service, to the point where you could joke that they'll spit in your food. The male cashier was very sassy and rude. Also bugs walking on the counter.

Great service and excellent food. The cashiers and cooks are very friendly and professional.

EL COMEDOR Mexican restaurant with Our Lady of Guadalupe mural (714) 410-5868 2202 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704 $ Mexican restaurant ...on Edinger Ave. at Center St. near Carr Intermediate School near Centennial Regional Park I especially recommend this restaurant on December 12 as the owner had special flowers for our Lady of Guadalupe at her beautiful mural on its restaurant side wall by the parking lot. That's my plan for 12/12! I really like the beautiful mural dedicated to our Lady of Guadalupe. I hope the restaurant owner and workers continue their awesome tradition of offering flowers to our Lady at her mural as they did in many previous years on her special day. From my previous visits, this place has nice service and good food for its affordable pricing. There's service in English although mostly in Spanish.

Fries are tasty, beans are good, salsa good, Pastor isn't good at all, I don't recommend that meat here. It doesn't taste like pastor unfortunately. They give u ur moneys worth of food which is nice. However to replace meat it's a $3 upcharge which they didn't tell me. I wanted pastor and not asada ... when making my order I asked for the cheese sauce on my fries and not the grated cheese. The lady told me nope cos that's not what comes on it, it's for cheese fries only. Which was off putting and I would have paid extra for it. Place looked clean inside everything was fresh made to order. ALSO that pic of the pastor meat isn't here lol their pastor is in a tin and cooked on the grill which should have been the red flag here.

Very underwhelmed. Food lacks flavor. Taquitos have potatoes which they don't tell you before you order. No hard shell tacos available. They are pre-made so potatoes can't be removed. Chicken tastes like it came from a can. Service was terrible. The cashier was rude!

I asked for the key to the restroom they said they don't have it, can't use it, I asked even if we consumed there's no option for restroom they said no.

3.5+ Definitely worth a visit. After passing this place for years, had to give it a try. And it does not disappoint. The chorizo and eggs breakfast plate is great. And they're not stingy on the chorizo. The rice and beans were really nice, but the beans just lacked a bit of seasoning, but had amazing texture. The gal cooking and ringing in orders was extremely nice and offered chips since I did not want tortillas. Such service!

The food is awesome here I like this place a lot although it can be packed it's peaceful at the end.

Food is very tasty! Me encanto el sazón de la comida, especialmente el arroz y frijoles. Usually mexican restaurants don't put much attention to the beans because they're like "it's just beans" just like a filler on food but these are actually flavorful I loved eating them with the chips that come with it. We had the asada quesadilla which I ordered since I saw the asada fries were highly recommended in this place and it said "popular" on Uber eats. I also ordered the chicken crispy tacos and they were actually taquitos which is fine it's almost the same thing, different presentation but I did want the folded tacos with lettuce and cheese inside, it's alright they were still flavorful. Lastly but very importantly.. their horchata is bomb! To us that was the cherry on top! My son looooves horchata and I hate when a place has delicious food but their horchata sucks lol This was not the case so thank you so much. Next time I want to order a caldo from there. I placed the order through Uber eats and they were out, my item got canceled and I didn't get a chance to even replace it. I will update my review accordingly once I get a chance to try the caldo and the crispy tacos.

Good service, good food mom & pop shop would go back first time trying it and I gotta Sy I wasn't dissatisfied

La carne asada era puro sebo y puro gordo. CADA MORDIDA ERA GORDO. Escupi todo y no podimos acabar la comida. Y vien cara. El taco estaba grande no son los chiquitos buenos. Con la tortilla vien dura. Guacala. Por ser codos con la carne no voy otra ves. Ustedes piensan que queremos puro gordo en ves de carne? Ni que fueramos perros. Ahora por la avaricia pierdan mas dinero ustedes.

Amazing food! Cant go wrong with the carne asada fries. They are super nice and helpful with everything. 100% recommend

Overpriced not that tasty but it will satisfy your craving....................................................................................the eggs were perfect great music.

This place is great! Staff was friendly and the food was incredible. I will definitely be back on a regular basis!

La comida está muy rica y los precios decentes. Lo único que me gustaría que cambiaran es que nadie en la cocina usa cubre-bocas. Por la pandemia ahora ya sabemos que sin darnos cuenta salpicamos saliva hasta cuando hablamos. Deberia ser requisito para toda persona que trabaja en restaurantes.

Bad customer service. The man there always was very rude especially to the kids that go there after school even though they are their biggest customers. Food is very bland. Iced coffees are one of the most expensive when they give you pure ice, ripoff. the only good food here are the fries when they made everything fresh.

The food was delicious and great customer service also. We got the asada fries and tacos and they were awesome. Their prices are also good not to expensive.

The food is amazing and the service is spectacular! My girlfriend has been coming here since she was a kid and the same nice family had owned it since. Perfect place to relax and enjoy your food.

Great food for a reasonable price! I like to go here often for the asada fries and chicken fajita

It's a small place and I always just drive by but it's literally across the street from work. The al pastor huarache was tasty. Very very big and the red/orange salsa was really good. I was pleasantly surprised. There is only one person working so order ahead of time

We decided to try this place a while ago and had good customer service and good food. After that, we decided to keep coming back and had more good experiences. Then last week we were craving tacos after a game and decided to head to this spot since we enjoyed the food. Some guy was sitting at one of the tables eating and watching TV. EVENTUALLY he gets up and gets behind the counter to take our order. We were surprised he worked there after walking in to see him behaving as if he didn't care that we were there, but also because he wasn't dressed appropriately for the job. Then he couldn't figure out how to work the register and the cook stops what she was doing and takes over while he goes back to his food and TV. Then she cooks the food afterward. We figured it was an odd one off thing and the tacos were good, so we brushed it off. Tonight, we decided we wanted to have some tacos again and saw they advertise a taco Tuesday deal. We went about 8:30pm and the music was so loud you could barely hear anything and no one was there. Finally that same guy from last time comes out from the back and said rudely "What do you want?". We could barely hear him because the music was so loud! We mentioned the taco Tuesday deal and he said they don't do it anymore. We mentioned how it was on the menu and he got more rude and repeated that they dont do it. We asked for lengua tacos and they said they don't sell lengua anymore. Then we asked for carnitas he said they don't have any. My fiance sighed because he was tired and this experience was getting frustrating and the guy starts getting really loud and angry and actually comes around the counter like he was going to attack us! When that happened another guy came from the back to start calming down the angry guy and tries to send him to the back to calm down. While he goes back there he starts yelling not to serve us! The new guy then takes our order and cooks our food. We go home to eat and the tacos are wrong.. Terrible, terrible experience. We will NOT be going back.

This place is one of the best restaurants I've been to! Definitely recommend the Asada Fries, and the Monster Nachos! Great costumer service!

Came in before closing was able to order Costillas de Puerco servered with several tortillas and an order of Hard Tacos.

This place has no care in the world about their customers and their cleanliness. The cook was sweeping with a blue glove on, I thought maybe he would change it once he began cooking. I saw him start cooking with it touching everything and even flipping the tortillas, he didn't even wash his hands before he started to cook. Once I got my food, I just ate the rice and left. Be aware.

Just ordered asada fries and they were so good. My order was taking a while to arrive from Postmates. But the staff at el comedor were good at communicating with me. Thank you so much !

I always liked the food in this place. However, today I bought a torta de milanesa and it was full of vegetables and very little meat. I hardly could taste it. Very disappointed. When you enter the store, there is a big sign saying they will not serve you without a mask which is fine with me, but the cashier/cook was not wearing one. Not very safe, taking into consideration that she is handling our food.

This is a nice little Mom's a pops place. They have authentic Mexican food and the service is always very warm and welcoming. My only complaint is that their breakfast burrito has too much potato and not enough bacon. It's still yummy, I just wish I could taste the bacon more. Overall it's a good place to eat. It's been our go to for nearby authentic Mexican food since we moved in the area a year ago.

Asada fries are the best at this place. Love having this place near my house because the staff and food are great

Nice spot to eat. Now that school is closed they probably dont have that much business. Go support this mom and pop place!

This place is not the best! But the worst of this place is the CUSTOMER SERVICE...the older man is horrible ‍‍

Great service food is amazing man sooooo Gooood definitely b back for more thank you so much great place to eat anytime wonderful

Best asada fries ever and literally just a crosswalk away from me! It's the awesome! Can order ahead as well which beats waiting. And btw they do have outside seating.

This is such a great find here in Santa Ana. It's absolutely delicious and the staff is very nice and accommodating. The food is mouth watering! I'll keep coming back.

I still stand by their 4 star breakfasts, however the dinner items I have ordered have been pretty standard mexican fare you can find anywhere..nothing has stood out to date after trying my usual array of mexican favorites...quite disappointing cause the breakfasts I have had here were so good. They have a great pancakes, eggs with sausage or bacon for 2.99, a 3 egg breakfast with taters choice of bacon or sausage n toast for 4.98, and a great chorizo burrito for 3.99 that is HUGE for serving these specials til 1130 am Have yet to try the burgers yet

I got the chilequilas and carne asada fries and they just weren't great. The chilequilas had a mountain of onions. Just wasn't the greatest and I probably wouldn't come back

Used to come her since I was in carr and I would take all my friends here to try asada fries. They would have this in house made sauce and it was the shit and it was free. The owner got greedy and charges for it now and as well as it being watered down ... they even charge for cups of water... Used to be the best spot for asada fries

Hands down, the best carne asada fries I've ever tried. Fries were perfect, not soggy nor greasy. Great flavor. Hope these guys stay in business for a long time.

The food is super delicious! The wait is a little longer but its probably because its made fresh. Thank you!

I would say that some items are definitely pricey, but some items are definitely cheap. For example, today I got a whole burger combo meal for less than $6 can't beat that. Thing I didn't like is that the fries are made in large portions and left in a container. My fries were definitely not fresh but not bad enough to complain. The burger was fresh and delicious! I would not recommend to not eat in property due to the amount of people who go. Gets crowded. Would I go back again? Of course I will.

OK, for starters like any Mexican restaurant in Santa Ana- they don't just serve Mexican cuisine. They cater to the community so, they also have cheeseburgers, candy, sodas, and they also have Mexican drinks. The food I got pretty decent and the prices are on the medium side- not too high not too low. They Have table service so that's a plus. The staff are pretty friendly and understand English as well. They even accept credit cards- that was a nice surprise. Here are the downsides- they have no restrooms, the place looks a little dirty. Not dirty like there's animals crawling all over the place and they never clean, I mean dirty as in they need an upgrade to the place because who knows how long they have been there. Condiments such as extra mustard, ketchup or mayonnaise costs you extra. So while the place does seem good to grab a bite-I recommend having the food to go. All in all not a bad experience though.

I love this place but the older man that works here is so RUDE!! He talks to customers as if they were stupid.. very rude he made us feel very unwelcomed ....

I ordered tacos on taco Tuesday and when charged , they charged me regular price. They have it announced throughout the place. Everyone else ordered and they were charged the special.