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- TTracySan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI've been going here for years because it's always reliable with great food. It was very busy last night because the theater had 2 shows. When it is that crowded, it is very noisy. Bottom line, reliable and great, especially if you're going to the theater.More infoWater Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa•4.8
- CChrisOrange County •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 27, 2024The empanadas are amazing! Everything is quality and fresh! Staff is friendly service was excellent! I will definitely be back!!More infoChapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana•4.7
- LLisaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •27 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 1, 2024Perla was amazing. Food was so delicious. I brought a party of 20 from my company and they were so impressed. Thank you for your service and good food and drinks. The night was special!More infoPerla Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Ana•3.9
- OTOpenTable DinerOrange County •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 8, 2024This place has the best stuffed chilaquiles 🤤More infoAmor y TequilaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Santa Ana•4.5
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Santa Ana is a cozy Orange County city that features small, modern restaurants on its outskirts. You'll find Santa Ana brisket to be a local delicacy that is available at steakhouses and barbecue stations on the streets. Accompanied by a strong chili sauce, the dish appeals to meat lovers and to connoisseurs alike. This brisket is cooked twice to ensure a blackened outside that does not interfere with taste. The city is also home to a variety of Mexican restaurants that reflect the strong local Hispanic culture. Overall, Santa Ana has an array of markets and shops that make it a culinary centerpiece of Orange County.
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Child-friendly restaurants in Santa Ana include Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana, Sushi Damu, PAYCE and Antonello Ristorante
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