Cater your birthday party, holiday party, corporate events, wedding festivities and more!
We offer our customers authentic Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients. We never use pre-made sauces, mixes, or frozen ingredients in our food.
Whatever your event, we have the perfect catering options to choose from.
All of our cocktails are made with fresh ingredients like freshly muddled blackberries, organic agave and fresh lime juice.
Welcome to Morena’s Mexican Cuisine, where tradition meets bold flavor. Founded by Juan and Margarita (Maggy) Rosales, Morena’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant built on heritage, hospitality, and a deep love for authentic Mexican cooking.
At Morena’s, we do things differently. Every dish is made from scratch—no frozen shortcuts, no canned sauces, no artificial mixers. We believe in honoring the integrity of Mexican cuisine with fresh-squeezed juices, organic agave, slow-cooked meats, and handcrafted recipes passed down through generations.
Our Executive Chef, Aurelio Sanchez, brings a refined touch to traditional fare, combining regional Mexican ingredients with modern technique to create a menu that is both elevated and accessible. Whether you’re enjoying our signature tacos, seafood dishes, or brunch buffet, each bite reflects our passion for quality and authenticity.
With locations in Rancho Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, and Riverside, Morena’s has become a growing destination for guests looking for a true culinary experience in a vibrant, welcoming setting. From brunch buffets with mariachi, to Taco Tuesdays and specialty cocktails, there’s always something happening at Morena’s.
Come as a guest, leave as family.
Friday July 11th
Grab a cold refreshing Mojito because it's National Mojito Day!
Friday July 11th
Join us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!
Wednesday July 23rd
The classic. The original. The best. Join us for National Vanilla Ice Cream Day!
Friday July 25th
Join us on National Wine & Cheese Day July 25th!
Tuesday July 29th
Come grab some wings on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th!
Thursday August 7th
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!
Wednesday August 13th
Start your night with some bubbly for National Prosecco Day!
Saturday August 16th
Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!
Monday August 18th
Come grab some sizzling goodness for National Fajita Day!
Monday August 25th
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!
Monday September 1st
Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!
Sunday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
Monday September 29th
Sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee for National Coffee Day September 29th!
Saturday October 4th
As if we needed an excuse... join us for National Taco Day October 4th!
I was there twice so far. It's across the street from our apartment building. I just had my birthday dinner here. The music is great. It's one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been too. The food is excellent! The drinks are delicious and they make you feel really special for your birthday. Thank you Morena's!
My wife and I have been here multiple times and every time the food and the service has been excellent!! The place is always busy but because of the layout it never feels crowded. Monday they have live music in the main room the bar has multiple TV'S and they had Monday night football on. Saturday and Sunday brunch is served in the morning and the bar has the game on as well.
First time here and all I can say is wow!!! Services was amazing and very attentive. The food was great, the carne asada on the nachos was a must! But the drinks the mojitos were the best! Had a pineapple and a strawberry mojito and they were so yummy! We will be back and you should go to!!!
This place is Coming from a chef that is very picky when it comes to Mexican food especially chilaquiles I have to say DELICIOUS and wait till you try the cafe de olla OMG takes me back to my beautiful mother land and the service makes the expensive 10 times better will definitely be coming back to try dinner.
Came here today for brunch while on vacation with the family. Being from NYC, finding good Mexican food is a must. Morena's did not disappoint. The food was perfectly cooked, seasoned and the portions were huge. The service was exceptional and the pricing was great compared to what we typically see, even for lesser quality. Everyone was attentive and our server made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely come back again during our next west coast trip
