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Orange County - Flamingos Mexican Restaurant & Bar restaurant
3.6

Flamingos Mexican Restaurant & Bar

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Mexican
  • Quick
  • Food
    bad
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Highly forgettable flavors

Flamingo's, known for its Taco Tuesday specials and Shredded Beef Tacos, unfortunately, falls flat in the flavor and creativity departments. The Chicken Fajitas, while being noted as flavorful, seem to be an aberration in an otherwise mediocre menu, with many reviews lamenting the food for being flavorless and bland with stale chips and overcooked shrimp.

  • Great Value

    Numerous mentions of exceptional value, affordable prices, and great deals.

  • Okay Taste

    Some food experiences were mediocre or okay, with varying satisfaction levels.

  • Low Quality

    Food quality decline; stale chips, bland dishes, and overcooked shrimp noted.

Top 3 dishes at Flamingos Mexican Restaurant & Bar

  1. 1

    Taco Tuesday Special 🏆

    Taco tuesday specials are economical and deliciously satisfying for many.

    Taco Tuesday Special dish
  2. 2

    Shredded Beef Taco

    Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and a texture that deeply satisfies taco enthusiasts.

    Shredded Beef Taco dish
  3. 3

    Chicken Fajitas

    Very flavorful, sizzling, and highly recommended in reviews.

    Chicken Fajitas dish

Vibe: Unappealing atmosphere

The outdated decor and poor acoustics provide an ambiance that leaves something to be desired. Deemed a bustling chaos, it's too loud and crowded, making it a poor choice for an intimate date night. An additional disappointment resides in the mediocre alcoholic beverages, deemed overpriced, watered down, and of poor quality.

  • Okay Buzz

    Mixed reviews on ambiance, some find it cool and trendy.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Outdated decor and poor acoustics detract from dining experience significantly.

Perks: Worthwhile service excellence

On the bright side, the establishment amazingly accommodates large groups, with efficient, attentive, and friendly staff that improvise in finding space, even without prior reservations. They also get praised for considering dietary restrictions. Capitals are given for accommodating kids, particularly noticeable was an incident where the staff went above and beyond for an autistic girl, adding a personal touch to the competent service.

  • Great Service

    Great service, staff friendly, attentive, and quick, enhancing dining experience.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Taco Tuesday, no reservations, groups get split up.