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Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (949) 587-9418
Website: http://balvinas.com/
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Reviews
Ana S
This place is probably the best Mexican food I’ve had in OC! The food is delicious, the staff are so friendly… their margaritas are very flavourful .. 10 out of 10 !! Recommend
… moreWhats On the Mnu?
Our food and service were equally above par and expectation. We loved the ambiance and location of this restaurant as well. Highly recommend.
… moreSean Tabler
Who needs Javier’s when you have Balvina’s. This place is way too underrated. High quality food and service without any pretentiousness. Plus they serve authentic dishes from Puebla Mexico you can find anywhere else.
… moreEnt-inc
This is a family-owned restaurant that truly embodies a warm, homey atmosphere. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted with cozy decor and friendly smiles from the staff, making you feel like part of the family. The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, but my personal favorite is their fresh vegetable stew. It’s made with a medley of seasonal veggies, simmered to perfection, and served steaming hot. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy a hearty meal in a welcoming environment.
… moreMaurice Naragon
I have to say I expected more… a lot more. First, the service was not good. Way too slow and long wait sitting at the table. This was fine Mexican dining served like a little French cafe. Portions were quite small. The food overall was pretty good. But definitely not deserving of the price, especially for the slow service. We had 2 lunch plates… small portions, and one appetizer (a queso dip that was so hard we had to use a knife to cut it) and two iced teas… $80 with tip.
Food served with 2 or 3 small tortillas. Waited almost 15 minutes to get more. Asked for chips, was brought a small basket with about a cup of chips. Asked for a hot sauce or salsa to go with this designer Mexican food and was handed a ¾ empty bottle of tapatio.
The cook was running out bussing tables. One waitress for the entire place. Sorry, I don’t be coming back. Nothing memorable about the experience.
… moreFood served with 2 or 3 small tortillas. Waited almost 15 minutes to get more. Asked for chips, was brought a small basket with about a cup of chips. Asked for a hot sauce or salsa to go with this designer Mexican food and was handed a ¾ empty bottle of tapatio.
The cook was running out bussing tables. One waitress for the entire place. Sorry, I don’t be coming back. Nothing memorable about the experience.
Shaun Hughes
There were two other customers when I arrived at 1230 PM. We finished lunch and left at 2 PM. We were the only customers.
Chips and salsa are available as an appetizer. The salsa was okay at best.
We each ordered Pacific Halibut tacos. It came with rice and beans. The fish was fried but fresh. There was no sauce. Just fried fish and dry cabbage.
With so many good Mexican restaurants competing in OC, this place needs to step up their game. Definitely not ready for Triple D. Maybe Restaurant Rescue?
… moreChips and salsa are available as an appetizer. The salsa was okay at best.
We each ordered Pacific Halibut tacos. It came with rice and beans. The fish was fried but fresh. There was no sauce. Just fried fish and dry cabbage.
With so many good Mexican restaurants competing in OC, this place needs to step up their game. Definitely not ready for Triple D. Maybe Restaurant Rescue?
Alan Smallbone
Great food. We had the machaca con huevos and an Azteca combination plate. Both were excellent. Our server was knowledgeable and very nice. Service was excellent. Definitely will be back to try some of the other delicious choices. Portions were decent and nice presentation. Prices were decent. Mole sauce was excellent. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.
… moreErnesto
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This restaurant is truly a gem! It’s not your typical taco-and-burrito spot—instead, it offers an elevated take on Mexican cuisine that highlights the richness and diversity of the country’s culinary traditions. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and bursting with authentic flavor, from the appetizers to the mains.
The menu goes beyond the classics, featuring creative specialties that show real artistry in the kitchen. Their wine selection pairs perfectly with the food, and the cocktails are just as impressive—balanced, refreshing, and thoughtfully crafted.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with attentive service that makes the whole dining experience even better. If you’re looking for a place that celebrates Mexican food in a sophisticated and modern way, while still keeping its soul, this is it. Highly recommended!
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This restaurant is truly a gem! It’s not your typical taco-and-burrito spot—instead, it offers an elevated take on Mexican cuisine that highlights the richness and diversity of the country’s culinary traditions. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and bursting with authentic flavor, from the appetizers to the mains.
The menu goes beyond the classics, featuring creative specialties that show real artistry in the kitchen. Their wine selection pairs perfectly with the food, and the cocktails are just as impressive—balanced, refreshing, and thoughtfully crafted.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with attentive service that makes the whole dining experience even better. If you’re looking for a place that celebrates Mexican food in a sophisticated and modern way, while still keeping its soul, this is it. Highly recommended!
Joe Pequet
My dad brought me to Balvina’s for breakfast, I was very impressed. This little restaurant serves some really awesome food, the presentation was amazing, great ingredients, made with care. The service was great as well. I had the huevos rancheros, I loved their version of the dish! Also my dad got the huevos con machaca and that was amazing as well! The whole experience was excellent. I will be making this spot a weekly breakfast spot for myself, and I would recommend to anybody!!!
… moreBaBa YaGa
I dont know how this place has almost 5 stars. I got married and we made a reservation 3 weeks before our wedding for a friday morning and in our wedding day they had only 1 server and i believe 2 people in the kitchen. The server she took like 30 mins to take our order, we waited like 40 minutes to get our food and after we asked for the check. The server took like another 30 minutes to bring out the check and family brought us champagne to celebrate and they wanted to charge $25 dls for each bottle just to let us open it there at the restaurant. Never going back. Never recommend this place
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