Wild Taco - Newport Beach

First time trying the cute little Mexican casual restaurant on balboa peninsula. Emma was our server and she was very helpful. She told us that this place is owned by Bear Flag that has a store next to it and is the location of the original bear flag. We ordered their nachos with carnitas, the red snapper skillet and their steak fajitas with a pint of cerveza. They were all amazing. Good size. I am a nachos affacinado and these nachos were awesome. Food 5, ambiance 5, service 5. Will visit again.

Came here for golden hour specials, only to realize that it was Sunday not Monday (vacation brain, anyone? lol. Luckily, our waitress was very nice, and my sister and I ended up ordering some other delicious things that I didn't mind paying full price for in the slightest. For me, it was a red snapper and shrimp taco plate with a side Baja salad. She got a small Baja salad with al pastor. While waiting (as this is a sit-down place with a bar , we both commented on how cute and well-decorated the restaurant is. Love the tile on the walls, and the beachy theme is tastefully done. Food came out perfect, and I even found myself loving their al pastor I tried as it wasn't overly sweet with a great kick of smoky flavor. The homemade corn tortillas were also a huge bonus! To end the experience, I again want to commend our waitress who was incredibly welcoming and genuine the whole time. Good service like that needs a shout-out. My tips: get the al pastor and red snapper fish taco (if the snapper is available, based on what's fresh . If you're doing takeout, get some side salsas/sauce or have hot sauce nearby if you like an extra punch of heat. It elevates everything!

I go here pretty much weekly, it's always a good experience and great value. The ceviche is the best I've had locally.

Great cocktails. I really loved the Peruvian ceviche. I will definitely be going back!

Quick service and good flavors! Can’t wait to visit again and try