3 ROOTS MEXICAN COCINA

3.1

8 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

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Our meals are cooked daily on a sauté, a clean and pleasant environment, fresh food and drinks made from scratch
Mariachi every Friday "courtesy of the house"
breakfasts on weekends and the chef's special breakfast "horchata, French toast "
margaritas made with natural fruits and sweeteners like only agave
dining room / patio / bar with full bar and TV's

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, Thu 11:00 am–12:45 am Dinner Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:00 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 852-3060
Website
https://3rootsmexicancocina.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
95% of our menu can be catering to any office or public areas / convention's center / sport arena etc.
Private party facilities
from 30 people room to 425 capacity

Location
2800 North Main Street, 760, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Neighbourhood
Santa Ana
Cross Street
Main / Main place
Parking details
Private Lot

Experiences

Margarita / Bar Appetizers / BBQ Ribs
US$37.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Margarita Tequila, preferably a high-quality, 100% agave variety, poured with a gentle touch, A pinch of salt, carefully rimmed on the glass to enhance the flavors and add a satisfying crunch Sautéed Edamame Tender edamame pods quickly stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and a hint of soy sauce, leaving a savory and slightly sweet impression. Street Corn Grilled corn on the cob smothered with a zesty blend of mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and Cotija cheese, evoking the vibrant flavors of a bustling street market. BBQ ribs Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs Tender, slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, until they're so tender that the meat just falls off the bone. The crispy, caramelized exterior gives way to a juicy, flavorful interior

Machaca con Huevo BurritoUS$13.00
Burrito with beef machaca, refried beans, scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese and a side of salsa brava. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit
Chorizo BurritoUS$13.00
Burrito with scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, Monterey Jack cheese and a side of salsa brava. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit
Huevos a la MexicanaUS$13.00
Scrambled eggs with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, and topped with jalapeno toreados (grilled jalapeños) and Oaxaca cheese. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit

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Huevos RancherosUS$13.00
Three layers of tortillas with refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, two eggs and topped with Chile Mezcal salsa. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit
ChilaquilesUS$13.00
Tortilla chips sautéed in Chile de Arbol salsa, two eggs, pico de gallo and cotija cheese. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit
Veggie OmeletUS$13.00
Two egg whites with sautéed zucchini, carrots, red and green bell peppers, onions, spinach, corn and topped with avocado slices and green tomatillo salsa. Side of Mexican breakfast potatoes & fruit

Signature Nespresso Bar

EspressoUS$4.50
CappuccinoUS$4.50
Caramel MacchiatoUS$6.50
Cinnamon Roll CappuccinoUS$6.75
MacchiatoUS$6.50
LatteUS$6.50
Vanilla LatteUS$7.25
Iced CoffeeUS$5.50
Iced Caramel MacchiatoUS$6.50
Iced LatteUS$6.50

Beverages

MimosaUS$6.95
Bottomless MimosaUS$15.00
Orange JuiceUS$4.50
Organic Mexican CoffeeUS$4.25

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.1

3.1 based on all time ratings

3.2Food
3.1Service
3Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not worth it. Food is not good. Service is bad and took forever to just go get seated. Food came out slow
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JeremyB
Orange County
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Mother’s Day Nearly ruined. I made a reservation for 13 people two weeks prior to avoid any issues. Our party arrived on time at 11:45 am. There was no one at the hostess station and the restaurant was not that busy. We waited 10 minutes until I finally summoned someone from the kitchen area. Our reservation was meaningless. 3 different people came out at different times and asked how many people were in our party and told us they were getting our table ready. 30 minutes later we were told they were setting us up a table in the back banquet room (which was in view). After complaining again, we watched as they moved tables around and set it up. We waited another 15 minutes until I grabbed the manager again. He told me that there’s a two hour wait at every restaurant today. I’m furious at this point. That’s why I made a reservation! After almost an hour, I told him we are done waiting. I called Applebee’s on the other side of the parking lot and asked how long the wait was for 13 people. 10 minutes. We left. Horrible experience. Our 4 toddlers, 93 year old grandpa, my dad in a wheelchair, and the rest of us all headed to Applebees and got seated right away. Great service from their staff, especially Maria our server. We will never go to 3 Roots Again.
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DiscerningDiner
VIP
Orange County
387 reviews
3.0
387 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was my first time here and unfortunately it didn’t start out well. I was looking forward to chips and salsa instead they brought pinwheels and hot sauce I was so disappointed. I started with the corn dish and while it was good I tasted a little too much “char” for my liking. The beef taquitos were very tasty. I ordered the enchiladas suizas which was supposed to come with refried beans but they gave me black beans which I don’t like. When I cut open one of the chicken enchiladas I found a whole leaf, I’m assuming it was a bay leaf to add flavor but it should have been removed, so that ruined the enchiladas for me. Service started out good but then I never saw my server again until I asked for the bill. This was not a place that I will come back to.
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Belle431
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I looked up, “mariachi”, experience to celebrate a birthday. I phoned in to confirm the day before. Everything was setup. We were the only diners in the restaurant. So we expected great service. Service was very slow. We helped setup our own tables. We knew then we should relocate but we were too large of a party, to pick up and go. We were told upon arriving and asking- mariachi starts at 7pm- we arrived at 645. About 715 we ask for the mariachi, and we got two different stories. Either way. No mariachi. The service was very slow. One waiter for a party that ended up being about 16, reservation was for 13. Over a handful of waitress or staff just standing around. No other parties arrived to eat there. We made the best of it- but I discourage anyone wanting a mariachi experience to come here.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They were kind enough to put out chips instead of chicharones. The enchilada suiza was really yummy, and the margaritas were delicious too!
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StephKit
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! there was a party with live music and dancing in the same room as our group. fun lighting. good prices. green sauce was fantastic! didn't love the red sauce, but overall - it was a great evening! thanks so much!
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EddM
Denver
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Made a reservation ahead of time for Mother's day weekend, but when we arrived realized that there was no such thing that day. The restaurant was comically understaffed which is not uncommon these days, but they really should have stopped seating people. It was a buffet service with zero food (they had run out of everything), no silverware or cups for the first 45 min we were there. But for some reason the undermanned staff decided to keep seating people, including walk-ins. I'll give the service staff the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a money grab by management. Food itself was actually decent once it was re-stocked over halfway through our stay. We saw several people walk out after being seated, and we should have done the same.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is really good and so are the drinks. Amazing atmosphere and good service. Plus really good music. Traditional Mexican food.
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FAQs

3 ROOTS MEXICAN COCINA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

3 ROOTS MEXICAN COCINA is rated 3.1 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2800 North Main Street, 760, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Additional information

Cross Street
Main / Main place
Neighbourhood
Santa Ana
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue, Thu 11:00 am–12:45 am Dinner Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:00 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
https://3rootsmexicancocina.com/
Phone number
(714) 852-3060
Catering
95% of our menu can be catering to any office or public areas / convention's center / sport arena etc.
Private party facilities
from 30 people room to 425 capacity

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