Anepalco Restaurant

4.5

641 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Anepalco is a modern Mexican restaurant located next to ALO Hotel in Orange, California. Our restaurant combines traditional Mexican ingredients with a modern twist. We focus on bringing flavors from all regions of Mexico to your palate. Come and try our famous chilaquiles, organic handmade tortillas, Huitlacoche Octopus tacos or al pastor tacos for lunch. Visit us for dinner where the menu gets sophisticated with a Agua Chile Negro, Chichilo Mole, Short Ribs Barbacoa with chochoyotes or Pork Belly Tacos. Treat yourself with a dessert like corn cake with nopal ice cream or an amazing Horchata Strawberry Cheesecake.

Anepalco have a great variety of Mexican wines from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, and specialize in tequila and mezcal craft cocktails. Come and join us for a great dining experience by Chef Daniel Godinez.

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Additional information

Location
3737 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Phone number
(714) 456-9642
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:15 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:15 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional Parking Structure located in the back of the Ayres Hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniel Godinez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Offers

Margarita Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm,Fri - 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Margarita Tuesday is here at Anepalco! Sip on our handcrafted margaritas made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, from freshly squeezed lime juice to house-made syrups. Whether you're a fan of the classic or looking for something adventurous, we’ve got the perfect pour for you. Join us all day for refreshing margaritas and a perfect midweek escape. Salud!
Sip & Savor
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Join us for Happy Hour at Anepalco Restaurant in Orange, CA, every Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM! Enjoy specials on wines, tap beers, well cocktails, and our signature margaritas. Pair your drinks with our mouthwatering appetizers like fresh guacamole and chips and make your evening extra special. Whether you're winding down after work or kicking off the night, Anepalco’s Happy Hour is the perfect place to relax and indulge!

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What 641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
North Orange County
Mexican
North Orange County
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Anepalco Restaurant offers an inviting ambiance with "authentic Mexican food" and "amazing cocktails." Guests appreciate the "delicious and flavorful" dishes like the "chicken mole enchiladas" and "lobster enchiladas." Service is often praised as "exceptional," although some note occasional waiting issues. A perfect spot for those seeking "elevated Latin cuisine."

641 Reviews

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paul
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff
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Andrew
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Great food and service.Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive waiter, drinks were exceptional, and the food is very authentic.
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Jane
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! I always try to eat here when I’m in the area!!!
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Evan VIP
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Completely unexpected! Best I’ve ever had! Service was awesome but the food was off the hook!
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Patricia VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Virtually never have time nor inclination to review however: Unfortunately, the overly generous and normally delicious salad was WAY overdressed to the point of globular dressing. The menu needs additional hits. Like beef without pork,and not so much raw. The margarita flights were great. Just weak in alcohol. Staff and service were lovely except when the bill came and Amex was rejected due to over extended….which was kind of funny since Amex Platinum HAS NO LIMIT, and besides, it was pd off in advance so run it a second time before you insult your guests. Just sayin’.
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Anne
San Francisco14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere, steak was a bit fatty. Wonderful margaritas!
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Minhee
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for hangouts. Atmosphere is amazing and servers are friendly.
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Courtney VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time: beautiful restaurant, amazing food, and terrific service! I always enjoy coming here.
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Bri
Orange County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Server was on it so that was nice. We had the pitcher of margarita and it was well worth it. Food was above average the chilaquiles were good but the enchiladas not so much.
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FAQs

Anepalco Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 456-9642.

Anepalco Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

3737 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(714) 456-9642
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:15 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:15 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional Parking Structure located in the back of the Ayres Hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniel Godinez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Anepalco Restaurant

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Margarita Tuesday

Sip & Savor

Popular dishes

Mole Enchiladas

Chilaquiles Divorciados

Green Chilaquiles

Menu

What 641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Anepalco Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Anepalco Restaurant restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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