Tortilla Republic THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tortilla Republic

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tortilla Republic Menu

480 S. Coast Hwy. (Laguna Ave.)
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-393-4888
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Cuisine: Mexican
Orange County's outpost of this mini-chain serves up contemporary Mexican cuisine in Laguna Beach.
Openings: Lunch Fri., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun.
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tortilla Republic, Laguna Beach, CA


THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tortilla Republic Restaurant Review:


Laguna Beach's Tortilla Republic marks the third location for the Mexican eatery, which also has branches in West Hollywood and the original in Kauai, Hawaii. Housed in the space previously occupied by Asada Laguna (and Javier's Cantina before that), the venue looks out on Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Tiered open-air patios are found at the front, followed by the Margarita Bar and courtyard with a retractable roof in the center of the restaurant. There's also a private dining room that can double as an event space. Extra effort is taken to produce a number of made-in-house items, including fresh chips, salsas, mole sauce and guacamole. The well-executed menu features contemporary takes on traditional Mexican recipes, such as slow-braised carnitas served with caramelized orange peels, pickled jalapeños and warm tortillas. Be sure to leave room for desserts such as the churros or "chocolate decadence" cake, which truly lives up to its name. Tortilla Republic packs in guests at dinner on the weekends, and the lunch crowd comes on Fridays for burritos and tortas. Brunch is served on the weekends. Sip a michelada (Modelo draft, lime juice, Tapatio hot sauce and fresh tomato juice) while enjoying chilaquiles or seared albacore tuna and sweet potato hash, topped with poached eggs. The bar program presents a decent selection of agave tequilas.