Fresca's Mexican Grill (tustin)

This place is heavily seasoned with indifference. I ordered a tostada, noting that its price had increased quite a bit. While waiting for it, I went by the salsa bar and got my normal mix of mild salsa and pico de gallo. The tostada, upon arrival, looked okay. The meat was dry and lacking flavor. The beans were unseasoned, watery, and could have used more cooking time. Black beans should not be al dente. I had gas after eating them, which I hadn't had with previous tostadas. The shell was slightly stale, and made soggy from sitting under the watery beans. The salsas were bland, with the pico containing more raw onion than anything else. Definitely not worth any more visits.

I went for the Tuesday Tacos and to my disappointment they way the make it was not to my palate. The shallow fry or not sure the Taco was soaking with oil and too greasy, the meat inside was not flavorful as well. It was a trade off for a cheap Taco but did not live up to my expectations.

We came in shortly after they opened so the odor of cleaning materials was still in the air by the entrance. So that's a good sign! They bring the food to you so that's nice for fast food. The food was good, very tasty. I got the two taco plate, chicken, with beans rice. If there is anything to fault it's that the meat was juicy and they didn't drain it well. By the time you get to the second half of your second taco, both tortillas are about to split in half. No big deal, it would be nice if they drained them a bit before putting them on the plate. I'm sure at least a few people have ended up with an unexpected dirty shirt or lap. If you order tacos, tilt them over the plate as your first step. I'm dinking a star because the last thing you experience is bussing your table. The plates aren't disposable, so I have to separate the trash from the plates and then pile everything into a square container. Meanwhile I have beans and leftover juice on my fingers. Rrrr. I'd rather get my food and have the plates bussed. Or... Disposable plates. Or... Here's a thought, raise the price 29¢, create a new job and have the food bussed in addition to bringing it to the table. Overall, it was a good experience, so I'll be back.

Now, let's talk about the salsas—they were perfect! They offer a great variety to choose from, and both the chunky green and red salsas paired wonderfully with the tacos. Overall, Frescas serves excellent Mexican food that is light and not greasy at all. The chicken is fantastic—definitely my favorite! I will definitely be coming back here often. Don't miss out on Frescas; you should definitely give it a try!

The food here is typical of fast food Mexican cuisine—very ordinary and overpriced for what you receive. The service was satisfactory, the restaurant was clean, and they have a nice salsa bar. However, I wasn't impressed with the chicken or steak, and the rice and beans lacked flavor. Overall, I don't think it's worth a return visit.