Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 503 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 543-2900
Website: https://titoslaespecial.menu/
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Tito’s La Especial
Come visit Don Tito’s home at “Tito’s La Especial” in Santa Ana, California. A family owned and operated restaurant since 1983.
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503 W. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706. Tell: 714.543.2900. Share this:.
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Family owned and operated since 1983. 701 N Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 503 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA Homemade Menudo Friday – Sunday
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Vianey Suarez REALTOR
Classic, delicious, and always hits the spot!
Tito’s La Especial is one of those places that keeps it simple and does it right. The menu is straightforward, the food is consistently delicious, and everything tastes fresh and made with care.
The tacos al vapor are delicious, and the breakfast burritos can be split into two.
Highly recommend!
… moreTito’s La Especial is one of those places that keeps it simple and does it right. The menu is straightforward, the food is consistently delicious, and everything tastes fresh and made with care.
The tacos al vapor are delicious, and the breakfast burritos can be split into two.
Highly recommend!
flor Gomez
The tacos al vapor are so delicious top them off with their specialty salsa and the spicy soft carrots. We make sure to stop by everytime we are in the area. The staff is always friendly. There’s no other place that makes tacos al vapor this delicious
… moreJerry Chavez
They lost a client. Spent over 90$ for a few tacos
Homeless around the area and parking lot asking for $ make it uncomfortable as a first impression.
I’ve been here before with the family and have had a nice meal, quality has dropped down toward the floor.
-Restroom is dirty with no paper the last 2 times I’ve been here luckily I didn’t have to go, justy 5 year old.
-Baby booster chair/ seat are really outdated.
-order 1 taco with only 2 people infront of me waited more than 15mins.
-horchata taste spoiled and not to mention price is almost 7$ for a large
– Al vapor tacos ($4+ each taco) is definitely the best choice after trying every single item on the menu, however they are rather small for the price
… moreHomeless around the area and parking lot asking for $ make it uncomfortable as a first impression.
I’ve been here before with the family and have had a nice meal, quality has dropped down toward the floor.
-Restroom is dirty with no paper the last 2 times I’ve been here luckily I didn’t have to go, justy 5 year old.
-Baby booster chair/ seat are really outdated.
-order 1 taco with only 2 people infront of me waited more than 15mins.
-horchata taste spoiled and not to mention price is almost 7$ for a large
– Al vapor tacos ($4+ each taco) is definitely the best choice after trying every single item on the menu, however they are rather small for the price
Jessica Hernandez
I love finding places that are a hole in the wall.
These tacos de vapor are so simple, yet so memorable and favorable !!! I repeat so memorable and favorable.
After asking the owner, they are proudly Tijuana style!
The tacos de vapor (res/beef) come with double oiled tortillas with lettuce inside.
They provide a red sauce on the side to add on your tacos ( how much ever you want), and to add MORE favor to your tacos they provide vinegar carrots.
Don’t ask dumb questions like what comes in the burrito or tortas…..it’s provided in the menu with details.
Price is decent, I usually pay no more then $24 for myself and with someone about $50.
… moreThese tacos de vapor are so simple, yet so memorable and favorable !!! I repeat so memorable and favorable.
After asking the owner, they are proudly Tijuana style!
The tacos de vapor (res/beef) come with double oiled tortillas with lettuce inside.
They provide a red sauce on the side to add on your tacos ( how much ever you want), and to add MORE favor to your tacos they provide vinegar carrots.
Don’t ask dumb questions like what comes in the burrito or tortas…..it’s provided in the menu with details.
Price is decent, I usually pay no more then $24 for myself and with someone about $50.
AnnaSophia Servin
This place has some delicious papa tacos! I like that they have hard and soft tacos. Went for lunch with the work team and got crispy potato tacos and a tostada. Everything is fresh, hot and very flavorful. If your order is under about 10 bucks and you use electronic payment, there is a charge, I usually pay cash. The lunch combo specials come with a drink and the horchata was some of the most well balanced sweetness I’ve had. Definitely a good place for Mexican food.
… moreAvery J
Authentic tacos de vapor. The simple things done right are just so amazingly good. Definitely a staple you mush check out in the area.
… moreRudy Ornelas
Some of the best traditional shreded beef comes with lettuce avocodo sauce with the house red sauce it’s pretty good. They deep fry them and how they go about it you just taste the difference. Out of all the tacos they have this one is the best by far. Potatoe tacos are worth the try, for sure. The service is really fast for dinning in and take out.
… moreJay Keyes
The specialty of Tito’s La Especial are “tacos al vapor,” aka steamed tacos. This delicious Mexican street food is also known as “tacos de canasta” (basket tacos) because they’re traditionally layered in a big basket and sold by street vendors, many of whom hawk them from their bikes.
Tito’s “Carne Deshebrada Taco Al Vapor” is excellent. Aside from steamed double corn tortillas comprising each taco’s “shell,” the chile-steeped shredded beef inside is soft, luscious, and as juicy as you’d want any meat to be. You do want to eat these quickly, before the tortillas begin to stick to the wrappers they are served in. Despite the fact they traditionally would be drizzled in oil (to help preserve them) and served out of a basket over the course of a day, these tacos are best made-to-order. I would also recommend the “Papas Taco Al Vapor,” consisting of seasoned potatoes in a ranchera sauce, a loose mash of creamy crushed potatoes and firmer chunks, all colored orange from the sauce.
The “Taco Dorado de Carne Deshebrada” served here is the complete opposite of the al vapor tacos, as the tortilla is instead a crunchy deep-fried shell that is stuffed with stewed beef, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Tito’s does a decent job with this style of taco, but you really should stick to the al vapor tacos here, which are indeed “especial.”
Tito’s La Especial’s salsa roja is made of fire and miracles and I recommend it be used on everything you eat here.
… moreTito’s “Carne Deshebrada Taco Al Vapor” is excellent. Aside from steamed double corn tortillas comprising each taco’s “shell,” the chile-steeped shredded beef inside is soft, luscious, and as juicy as you’d want any meat to be. You do want to eat these quickly, before the tortillas begin to stick to the wrappers they are served in. Despite the fact they traditionally would be drizzled in oil (to help preserve them) and served out of a basket over the course of a day, these tacos are best made-to-order. I would also recommend the “Papas Taco Al Vapor,” consisting of seasoned potatoes in a ranchera sauce, a loose mash of creamy crushed potatoes and firmer chunks, all colored orange from the sauce.
The “Taco Dorado de Carne Deshebrada” served here is the complete opposite of the al vapor tacos, as the tortilla is instead a crunchy deep-fried shell that is stuffed with stewed beef, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Tito’s does a decent job with this style of taco, but you really should stick to the al vapor tacos here, which are indeed “especial.”
Tito’s La Especial’s salsa roja is made of fire and miracles and I recommend it be used on everything you eat here.
Deanna Lemon
Tacos a vapor my favorite! They are healthier also huge plus!
They come in bean, papa, meat. All are super delicious. U get to add your own veggies n salsa.
Their salsa is amazing the flavor n spice I can’t get enough of it!
I’ve also had their meat taquitos delicious also nice crunchy tortilla , but not over the top break your teeth type.
I highly recommend this place I keep craving em I’ve had em about 6 times past couple months!
… moreThey come in bean, papa, meat. All are super delicious. U get to add your own veggies n salsa.
Their salsa is amazing the flavor n spice I can’t get enough of it!
I’ve also had their meat taquitos delicious also nice crunchy tortilla , but not over the top break your teeth type.
I highly recommend this place I keep craving em I’ve had em about 6 times past couple months!
LETICIA ACOSTA
Best place for tacos al vapor, been coming here for about 40 years and been delicious every time since then
… more