OC Taco
OC Taco is a dinner-focused taqueria on Main Street built around serious sourcing: Carlton Farms pork, Painted Hills beef, and St. Helens flank steak all show up on the menu. Service is dinner-only Monday through Saturday; Sunday opens earlier, at 11:30am.
Ten tacos make up the core lineup, all on corn tortillas with onion and cilantro. Cochinita Pibil (achiote-seasoned slow-roasted pork) and Barbacoa (beef brisket braised in beer and chiles) draw the most repeat orders. For something further from the standard lineup, Suadero (pan-fried beef belly) and Lengua (roasted beef tongue) are both on the menu, and Pescado and Camarones a la Diabla cover seafood.
Beyond tacos, the Mole Negro Enmoladas is the kitchen’s most involved dish: corn tortillas in a dark mole built from more than 30 ingredients. A three-cheese Chile Relleno and Enchiladas Verde fill out the rest of the entrees, and a daily-limited Queso Dip tends to run out.
Happy hour is every day, 4 to 5pm. The bar leans into margarita variations, including a Pepino Margarita with chile-infused tequila and house-made cucumber syrup, alongside Mexican sodas and a small rotating wine list.
Hours
| Mon | 4–8:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4–8:30pm |
| Wed | 4–8:30pm |
| Thu | 4–8:30pm |
| Fri | 4–9pm |
| Sat | 4–9pm |
| Sun | 11:30am–8pm |
Menu Highlights
- Mole Negro Enmoladas
- Cochinita Pibil
- Barbacoa
- Carne Asada
- Caesar Ceviche
- Pepino Margarita
Ratings
Good to Know
- Reservations
- Not required
- Kid-friendly
- Yes
- [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OC Taco have happy hour?
Yes, happy hour runs every day from 4 to 5pm.
Is OC Taco open for lunch?
Only on Sundays, when OC Taco opens at 11:30am. Monday through Saturday service starts at 4pm.
What should I order at OC Taco?
The Mole Negro Enmoladas is the kitchen's most involved entree, made with a dark mole sauce of over 30 ingredients. For tacos, the Cochinita Pibil with achiote-seasoned pork and the Barbacoa with beer-braised beef brisket are the strongest calls. The Caesar Ceviche makes a good starter.
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