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Favorite places to eat in Orange County that won’t break the bank.
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items I lived in orange county for 8 years and most of these places I became obsessed with. Now I’m out of California and still think on these places.
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Amazing Mediterranean food. The have THE BEST hummus. I would order the chicken kabobs with veggie kabob and jasmine rice with hummus. The pita is so light goes so perfect with the chicken and hummus.
Chicken Maisón
The carne asada taco pizza was the best pizza I ever had. They have so many different kinds. Just amazing. If you love tacos and pizza you’d love it here. Also close to Disneyland.
Mr. Taco Nice ( taqueria & pizzeria )
Obvious choice. This is located in south coast plaza. A bit pricey but every item is like dim sum (shareable). Veggie friend rice to die for. Also spicy noddles and their dumplings are top tier. They also have amazing drinks. I love the passion frui...
Din Tai Fung
There’s a few of these. One is right down the street from Disneyland. I’ve tried nearly everything on the menu. Amazing taste. Very affordable and the serving sizes are huge!
Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen
Classic Cuban cuisine. The flavors of a home cooked meal. Great atmosphere too. One of the most popular dishes is the ropa vieja. I loved the yucca and plantains. Also amazing empanadas.
Bella Cuba Restaurant
Literally one of my favorite places to eat. I dream about the pan fried dumplings. The serving size is great for the price.
Big Chopsticks
Classic authentic ramen. The taste is such a feel good feeling.
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Fountain Valley
Tacos for less the $2 each how can you beat it. Very authentic. Carne asada and chicken were my favorite.
Taqueria Los Gueros - Restaurant Reviews
My go to was a passion fruit green tea and their noodles with chicken. THE SAUCE… that’s it. The sauce they have idk what’s in it but I always order extra. It’s a bit spicy but the flavor is spectacular.
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Such unique flavors with amazing taste. Just really good handcrafted ice cream.
Afters Ice Cream
Authentic Asian corn dog. The potato with mozzarella is quite amazing.
Myungrang Hot Dog Buena Park
Another obvious choice. Very popular choice but can’t skip over. Passion fruit green tea here is elite. And the baked goods don’t even get me started. The bacon bread was one of my favorites. Amazing butter and chocolate croissant.
85°C Bakery Cafe - Garden Grove
Stopped here nearly daily on the way to work. Amazing donuts but their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. I’d get the ham and cheese croissant.
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Classic choice for Southern California. Just a good affordable burger shop.
Tomy's Fast-N-Fresh Burger
As a vegan I would love coming here for the impossible burger. Quite literally the best plant based burger ever. Their fries are also so delicious. Being right by the beach too is the cherry on top.
TK Burgers
I prefer mom and pop breakfast places over chain restaurants. Great hashbrowns. I LOVE the chicken and waffles.
I Heart Pancakes
Another one of my favorites. The bruschetta is to die for. Their pasta dishes are such a huge serving. Love the Alfredo. But the show stopper is the chocolate cake. Must have. Also if dining in the sangria is delicious.
Carolina's Italian Restaurant
The Biscuits and gravy here is a must have. Great choice for breakfast. The menu looks like a newspaper which is cute.
Black Bear Diner Santa Ana
This is also another obvious choice. Animal style fries are a must have. For a vegetarian option ask for a grilled cheese. Gluten free ask for protein style.
In-N-Out Burger
My go to was the brown rice chicken bowl. Side of avocado. And an order of dumplings. The waba sauce is like a teriyaki. Really good. Healthy choice.
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Classic Mexican dishes. Great proportions. Great prices. Great taste.
El Gallo Giro
Right now the beach is the catch. But the donuts are great too. Open late.
Seaside Donuts Bakery
Classic choice for chicken and waffles. But the chicken here is incredibly delicious. Near Disneyland.
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Small hole in the wall place right down the street from Disneyland. Amazing hand made pupusas. Very authentic. Very delicious.
Tacos Y Pupusas
The warm blue berry muffins with the whipped butter are beyond amazing. Great breakfast and brunch spot.
Mimi's Cafe
The wall of sandwiches is insane. So many choices. But the ones I’ve tried have been very delicious.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
Such a wide variety of tortas and agua Frescas. Potato chips fried in house. Very delicious. Green salsa is a hit.
Tortas Sinaloa