These are the best Mexican restaurants in Orange County, including staples from the 1940s to family owned chains throughout the area. ... Orange, CA 92866 (Old Towne Orange) ...

Twenty-five years later, Melendez, 51, owns four restaurants with his wife, Delmy Madana, including Dario’s and Tacos Tequilas in Fitchburg, Bandoleros Mexican Grill in Devens and Concord.

Of the Mexican restaurants that exist in the U.S., 22% are considered “fast food," compared to 12% that specialize in serving tacos, and another 8% that are classified as food trucks.