off property dining

[RickNJane]

DW and I have our first trip back to DLR in decades. Any decent Mexican restaurants within an easy drive of DLH? Any other favorites to try?

 

[LKing]

Paseo/Centrico/Tiendita are in DTD.

 

[RickNJane]

Paseo/Centrico/Tiendita are in DTD.

We were looking for something more off property. But will try those as well! Thanks.

 

[LAS2AMS]

El Torito claims it is the first Mexican chain restaurant in the country. Sadly, like other legacy restaurants, many of its locations have closed in recent years but there’s still one at Ball/State College - a very short drive from DL. Join their club to receive coupons… ever Saturday members get a coupon (good for up to 8 people, so not everyone needs to join) to enjoy an breakfast entree for $8. The menu price is $13-20, we usually get the Mexican-style eggs with carne asada (about $20). Easily the best sit-down deal in town.

If you’re looking for something more “local,” Sabrosada is within walking distance of DL. It’s a famiily-owned small than that’s been around for awhile. It’s take-out (but they have a seating area) and prices are significantly less than those at DL.

I highly recommend both places, as they are the two Mexican restaurants we regularly frequent (we are now lucky to have a Sabrosada a short drive away).

There’s also plenty of street vendors around Anaheim. They are licensed and go through regular health checks. I don’t eat at them, since their prices are similar Octavia’s and I tend to prefer to support local businesses with a physical presence, but they may be worth a try.

 

[disneychrista]

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area (Los Castillo's in Westminster) closed many years ago.

 

[ParkHopper1]

Not Mexican specifically but the only thing we go off property for is Anaheim Packing District, otherwise there are soooo many dining options between parks, hotels, and DTD never felt the need to go offsite for food.

 

[LAS2AMS]

El Camino Real in Fullerton (about four miles from DLR) was Koby Bryant’s go to restaurant until his passing. Great pricing and has a cult following.

 

[Louis63]

Casa de Pancho at the Anaheim Garden Walk and Puesto by the Westin on Katella

 

[RickNJane]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I will have to do a trip report when we return