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Look closely because you just might drive past this little gem in a strip mall near main in Santa...
More 11 months ago
Look closely because you just might drive past this little gem in a strip mall near main in Santa Ana. Despite its unassuming exterior, this restaurant offers flavorful Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price inside.
The chile verde offers moist pork in a tangy tomatillo sauce with a delicious blend of garlic and spices. There's something a little different about the sauce that I can't quite put my finger on -- perhaps they add regular tomato to sweeten it (?). In any case, it is not to be missed.
Tacos are a little messy to eat but well worth the effort with deep fried corn tortillas filled to the brim with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato and salsa. The restaurant does an above average job on enchiladas, tamales and chile rellenos. And rather than simply being fillers, the beans and rice serve as tasty accompaniments to complete your meal.
Of all the Mexican eateries I've tried in OC -- and I've tried quite a few -- I really enjoy the salsa that comes complimentary with chips as you're perusing the menu. It is a deep rich tomato sauce spiced with enough peppers to give it a kick and have you reaching for your drink to cool down your mouth.
The Little Onion gets very busy at lunch time during the week and is closed on Sundays. Service is fast and efficient, and the decor in this two-story hidden gem is dark and comfortable. For lunch, try arriving at 11:30 or 1:00 pm to avoid the wait. This will quickly become one of your regular haunts.
Pros: quality of food, flavor, preparation, fast and efficient service
Cons: gets very busy -- long wait for table -- if you arrive right at noon during the week
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Hacienda Restaurant
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Direct Selling Businesses
1725 College Ave
Santa Ana,
California 92706
Our favorite place to bring guests for Brunch. The service is outstanding, the quaint atmosphere...
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Our favorite place to bring guests for Brunch. The service is outstanding, the quaint atmosphere is refreshing. Recently we had guests from London and they were charmed by the building. We go early when it is less crowded and enjoy the food, sun and champaigne...what a wonderful way to start the day!
Pros: Lots of lovely champaigne during Brunch
Cons: Sometimes it is closed for weddings on Sundays
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I could eat at this place again and again. My waitress was superb and the food was excellent. ...
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I could eat at this place again and again. My waitress was superb and the food was excellent. The atmosphere is very authentic and I love the margaritas (especailly the Fruit Margaritas). Be sure to try the soup, it is the best. Overall great place!
Pros: Food, Service, and Prices
Cons: Its popular!
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Baja Fish Tacos
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Mexican Restaurants
3664 S Bristol St
Santa Ana,
California 92704
If you spread the news about Baja, then you might not get a seat next time you go in. The office...
More 11 months ago
If you spread the news about Baja, then you might not get a seat next time you go in. The office crowd and I frequent this place because the blackened fish tacos are just dynamite! It gets a bit crowded at lunchtime b/c of the surrounding offices but worth any wait. I rated this a 5 not because it compares to Mortons Steakhouse, but when I compare it to their competitors like Baja Fresh, etc, this place is my favorite.
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Super Antojitos
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Restaurants
2510 S Bristol St
Santa Ana,
California 92704
I've been a devoted fan of this place for the last 15 years, give and take.
Food is great, the...
More 2 years ago
I've been a devoted fan of this place for the last 15 years, give and take.
Food is great, the guys get busy but they make sure the customer leaves happy. They have a juke box that plays Mexican/Latino music, TVs to watch soccer games and Mexican shows - really make you feel in the mood if you are looking for a Mexican environment. Big fans of Chivas (soccer team) - they have pictures plastered all over their walls. Good prices. All the food is great!
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I have eaten here twice with friends. I never know what to get, but my Persian friends order for...
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I have eaten here twice with friends. I never know what to get, but my Persian friends order for me and the food is always great. The price is moderate and the service is pretty good.
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Super Antojitos
Category:
Mexican Restaurants
1702 N Bristol St
Santa Ana,
California 92706
very good food was treated okay but the food is so good it makes up for the service which is not...
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very good food was treated okay but the food is so good it makes up for the service which is not that great .It is very clean and I was served very fast.
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El Pollo Loco
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Lunch Spot
1702 E 17th St
Santa Ana,
California 92705
i recently went there and they had a really cool new soda machine. high tech touch screen and...
More 2 months ago
i recently went there and they had a really cool new soda machine. high tech touch screen and they said more than 100+ different flavors. the manager there is really nice and polite. they gave me really great service i will go back everyday.....
Pros: they have great service and a new coke machine(freestyle)
Cons: n/a
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Taqueria De Anda
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Mexican Restaurants
1029 E 4TH St
Santa Ana,
California 92701
Best place for tacos, TO GO! NOt such a great dine in place, because of the crowd, the aguas need...
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Best place for tacos, TO GO! NOt such a great dine in place, because of the crowd, the aguas need to be natural and not artificial, but the tacos are the bomB!
Pros: BEST TACOS IN SOCAL! I'm from NOCAL and I'll go just for the tacos!
Cons: Too crowded on the weekends, the aguas are so artificial, they're making money, cough up some $ for real tamarindos!
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I've been going to this place for more than 10 yrs. The nachos r a must have. And the tacos de...
More 10 months ago
I've been going to this place for more than 10 yrs. The nachos r a must have. And the tacos de asada r we'll over portioned.everything on the menu is worth every penny.You'll b coming back for seconds,thirds,fourths and so on
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