Picante Martin's Mexican Restaurant (We're a Ghost Kitchen - Inside of "Smart Kitchens")

17951 Sky Park Cir unit F, Irvine
(949) 675-4627

Recent Reviews

Greg Lee

Went here before guy at counter just ignored me and after 10 minutes of standing in front of him saying I'd like to order just left. Gringos not

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Hanna Smith

This place is so good. I always get their 2 crunchy shredded beef tacos and they never disappoint.Their Burritos are pretty big, Carne Asada Fries are fire, Quesadillas are tasty, the Chips are always crispy and the Salsa is always fresh.Parking: If there is no parking in the loop out front, there is parking around the back of the building as well!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga, Chips and Salsa, Crispy Beef Tacos, Chorizo Sopes, Burgers, Wet Burrito, Quesadillas, Carne Asada Fries

digi team

This place is such a gem esp when authentic Mexican food is hard to find in Irvine!! I got the Mexican chicken soup and it was a very fresh and broth tasted very clean and meat and veggies were so plentiful! Also got the beef crispy taco which was tasty and not greasy! Can’t wait to go back to try the rest of the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darline Cox

I ordered 3 different family packs from Picante for National Boss’s Day at my job. The service was the best! Last week they called to confirm my order & then texted me the day of, along with when it was ready to be picked up. I know the location could be a bit confusing for some but my navigation took me right to it. I don’t recall the man’s name who helped me, but he was able to help me take the food to my car & was one of the nicest restaurant service I’ve had in awhile. The food was honestly amazing, felt like it was made from the heart. All my coworkers loved the food and complimented how much they loved the food and the freshness of it, which I enjoyed as well. The rice & green salsa are *chefs kiss.* Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Ruiz

I stoped by at lunchtime to pick up a burrito. I read the reviews on Google and knew that it was a kiosk kind of set up. As a baby boomer I figured it out pretty quickly. I ordered the wet Carnitas burrito and I’ll tell you what, it did not disappoint. The meat was tender just the right ratio of rice and beans. The green sauce on top with the cheese just nailed it!!! All the flavors are right on and it comes with a complementary guacamole some really spicy habanero sauce or if you ask. I will definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wet Burrito

David Fraley

really good food! they serve it how and fresh! would order again

Mieke K.

Best Mexican food in all of orange county! Food is delicious and authentic and fresh. Portions are good and prices are very reasonable! Martin the owner is super friendly as well. I will definitely be back soon.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Jonathan Brower

Best Mexican food in all of orange county!!!! Fresh and authentic.I highly recommend.Best burrito I've ever eaten ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Jenifer Montgomery

This is in a location where you can order from other restaurants easily So you can go with friends there and if someone is feeling Mexican food versus Asian food, you can both get what you want! Which is really cool! It's funny to me that most of the negative reviews for this restaurant are from boomers who never even gave this restaurant a chance simply because it was a kiosk versus a person. Those people should have never even left a review to begin with since they never tried the food or talk to the person who brings out your food. The service and the quality was great!Specifically about this restaurant, I ordered chilaquiles and I was a bit scared that they weren't going to be authentic enough but was pleasantly surprised at the taste and the spice. The portion size was good and the person attending us at the front was friendly and attentive. Overall would recommend to try at least once, I will definitely be back!Parking: It's in a more well hidden area, so there isn't a lot of competition for parking.Wheelchair accessibility: There were no stairs so it was very accessible to get to via wheelchair.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexander Gray

An interesting and novel idea that was HORRIBLY executed. The Menu was a fraction of what I saw online and the wait time for food was close to an hour. Didn't bother waiting so cannot comment on the food but for the location, price and "atmosphere" I would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Victor Ibarra (PolarSchizo)

Wanted to say that this is an amazing place, appreciated the client who ordered via Door Dash and permitted me to share the image (removed CPNI information) of their order and delivery made.---Note: Guys, super proud of you all and very impressed. Hope this review helps your business out, much love and to many more success this year!! ??Parking: Depending on where Google maps takes you, parking can be a little tricky but there's plenty of parking available both in the street and also the back near the curbside pickup parking lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dez Martell

This place is a great find! The food here is excellent!!! Very authentic, felt like I was eating at my grandma's house hahaha Martin came out and talked to us for a bit great hospitality! Him and his mom Raquel were super nice and very attentive to us. I had the shredded beef crispy taco and bean and cheese burrito both of them spot on ? ? ? my friend got the chilaquiles and said they were the best she's ever had! Definitely coming back for more! Thanks for the great meal!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shredded Beef Crunchy Taco

Victor I. (PolarSchizo)

Wanted to say that this is an amazing place, appreciated the client who ordered via Door Dash and permitted me to share the image (removed CPNI information) of their order and delivery made.---Note: Guys, super proud of you all and very impressed. Hope this review helps your business out, much love and to many more success this year!! ??Parking: Depending on where Google maps takes you, parking can be a little tricky but there's plenty of parking available both in the street and also the back near the curbside pickup parking lot.

DLHERO LLC

Amazing food and people. Loved the wet burrito and always fresh. So glad to have them back, the past month they were in flux because owner's wife was in final stages of pregnancy. Congratulations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DLHERALD NEWS

Amazing food and people. Loved the wet burrito and always fresh. So glad to have them back, the past month they were in flux because owner's wife was in final stages of pregnancy. Congratulations!

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Picante Martin's Mexican Restaurant (We're a Ghost Kitchen - Inside of "Smart Kitchens")

17951 Sky Park Cir unit F, Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 675-4627