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Real Mexican food in Rancho Santa Margarita
Daily-cut meats, house-made marinades, and a full kitchen — El Fénix is the real taste of Mexico in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Cut fresh, marinated in-house, cooked right here
Al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, and more — butchered and marinated every morning, then cooked to order in our kitchen.
Made fresh, every day
Catering for your next event
From taco bars to breakfast burrito setups, we bring the whole El Fénix experience to you. Minimum 30 guests, and we handle everything.
A neighborhood staple since day one
Regulars drive in from across South Orange County — for the meats, the happy hour specials, and a family-run place that always feels like home.
What our guests are saying
Always friendly and comfortable ambiance! Grocery shopping and a quick bite with their delicious and unique recipes and flavorful entrees! Numero uno! Family owned and operated! Thank you Albert, Angeles and team for making people happy in our community, day in and day out! Blessings!
David D.
I recently visited El Fenix Carniceria and indulged in their breakfast burrito. The customer service I received was excellent. One standout aspect was their commitment to preparing the food to order. It was a pleasure to watch the skilled staff crafting the burrito right before me, ensuring its freshness and quality.
Reach M.
Great tasting 2 Carne asada with cilantro, onions and Pico de Gallo is just perfect for lunch. Tacos were so good I forgot to add salsa ,guess they didn't need it. Definitely recommend you eat here and it's the only place in RSM to Mexican candy in bulk ,well kind of , more like family size but nun the less this is my go to for authentic Mexican chingaderas! 😉 enjoy
Martin R.
California isnt exactly famous for their food. (Makes sense because Califronians are skinny and sexy) but if the everyday californians find out about these amazing taco's, they could get fat and change their pallet forever.
Zach L.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Breakfast Burrito, Menudo, Ceviche, Tacos, Guacamole, Tostadas, Rice Bowl, Carne Asada, Quesadilla, Tamales, Chilaquiles, Burritos, Soup, Huevos Rancheros, Tortas, and Pollo Asado
Where are you located?
We are located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA at 29941 Aventura
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Coto De Caza, Trabuco Canyon, Las Flores, Upper Aliso, Modjeska, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Galivan, San Juan Hot Springs, Williams Canyon, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, Silverado, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, and East Irvine.
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