The Top 13 Places to Eat and Drink in Santa Ana
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Rank 1. Omakase by Gino
Sushi
A sushi counter in downtown Santa Ana where distressed wood and Japanese touches frame Chef Gino Choi's assured hand—yuzu cream cradling house-cured ikura, flame-kissed tuna over miso. The udon arrives thick and creamy with uni and black truffle, a dish that tastes like joy.
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Rank 3. Lola Gaspar
Mexican
Downtown Santa Ana gastropub where Chef Luis Perez's streamlined menu—handmade tortillas, masa-based quekas, churros—reflects a deliberate turn toward quality. Grilled tomato and dried chili salsa tops tacos filled with carnitas and shrimp; vegan mushroom quekas come with confit potatoes and guacamole, cheese optional. The editing is ruthless, the execution isn't.
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Los Angeles Times 2024 · Citrus marinated chicken taco · The 101 Best Tacos in Los Angeles
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Rank 4. Alta Baja Market
Mexican
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Rank 7. Carnitas Uruapan
Mexican
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Rank 7. Bandito Taqueria
Tijuana-Style
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Rank 7. Angel's Tijuana Tacos
Tijuana-Style
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Rank 7. Taco Nazo
Ensenada-Style
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Rank 7. Alebrijes Grill
Mexican
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