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    3rd Step Smokehouse

    5.0 (7 reviews)

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    Food is amazing, prices are excellent, service is top shelf. You'll be glad you gave it a shot!!

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    3rd Step barbecue is ON POINT! Mouth watering brisket, addictive ribs, sides are delicious!

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    Kaleido Rolls - Shrimp Roll

    Kaleido Rolls

    4.7(22 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    The spot is in the corner of the Fashion Island food court…read more I enjoyed the spring rolls! It was a very healthy lunch and dinner option. I felt really good after. The chicken Caesar salad went really good with the tahini sauce. I really enjoyed the eggplant roll because it reminds me of eel. It's a good alternative for vegans. lastly, we had the spicy tuna roll and the tuna tasted pretty fresh. I really like all of the rolls with the peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was my favorite. I would go again and shout out to James for helping us out !

    A new vendor at the Fashion Island food court. It is tucked away in a corner adjacent to…read moreChick-fil-A. They are originally from Chicago, and the concept brings a new offering to the area. Their rolls are quite pricey, at $9.75/piece or 2 rolls for $18. This was quite a price difference from what I have seen from their Chicago menu. You can also sample rolls as you browse their menu. I ordered the shrimp and prosciutto rolls. They offer peanut sauce, hot sauce, and I forgot the 3rd sauce. The staff was friendly and food came out within 10 minutes. Since it is within a food court, there are tables that accommodate parties of varying size in a well-lit area. The rolls were okay. I hate that they used paper as part of their packaging as the rolls stuck to them. I did not think the price was justified given exceptional rolls in O.C. at half the price.

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    Kaleido Rolls - Kaleido Rolls location, next to Chick-fil-A and Mochinut

    Kaleido Rolls location, next to Chick-fil-A and Mochinut

    Kaleido Rolls - Smoked Salmon Roll + Shrimp Roll

    Smoked Salmon Roll + Shrimp Roll

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    Birrieria La Raza - Soft Tacos.

    Birrieria La Raza

    4.6(256 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $

    I cannot tell you how great these were! Let me tell you…read moreabout cinco de mayo and taco Tuesday this year when we finally decided to try this food truck that we see every week by the district and always say--'we need to try it' Finally! Omg so upset we took so long to try. I went after work and messaged thru instagram to find out where he was located. In the bend behind where you usually see him. So got the tacos for my boyfriend and I got the quesadilla. Absolutely delicious. Moist and flavorful couldn't get enough. All the sides and fixins! Such a pleasant owner too. I cannot recommend more and can't wait to take my friend on lunch soon. Thank you for a wonderful dinner that night! Will definitely be back and recommend to everyone!

    In short, pretty bomb birria truck with generous portions of meat…read more The truck itself is in an office parking lot near the District, with plenty of parking nearby. I came on a Wednesday after work; I (and presumably others) was getting food on the way from work to eat at home. Otherwise if you want to eat here, your car is the ambiance and dining area. I got a burrito and some consomme, plus a quesadilla for the next day. The burrito was *packed* with beef and tasted super pleasantly meaty. I think I counted like six beans total and a bite of rice otherwise, pleasantly surprised by the filling ratios. Salsas were tasty and pleasantly spicy, consommé was flavorful and just oily enough. If you take something home I highly recommend crisping it up in a pan before inhaling. I was in and out in about 15 minutes with no line. Two huge freshly made items plus a medium consommé (which is about the size of a medium soft drink) was about $30. When it gets busy you'd probably be better off calling in an order and picking it up. I'm looking forward to the quesadilla for dinner later on, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Birrieria La Raza - Another happy customer

    Another happy customer

    Birrieria La Raza - Soft Taco.

    Soft Taco.

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    Delicias El Torito - Birria Nachos. Close up of the birria meat. Delicious.

    Delicias El Torito

    4.6(15 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    If you're living that birria life, Delicias El Torito is your deal. Coupled with warm, friendly…read moreservice and the convenience of having delicious food just steps from your home (because it's a food truck), this is a high recommendation for trying them out. THE FOOD ELABORATION. - Birria Quesadilla | Incredibly juicy and flavorful birria meat with cheese, diced onions, and cilantro, all stuffed into a warm flour tortilla. It comes with a side salad, a few wedges of lemon for zesty vibes, and birria consomé (sauce) which is so good, it's drinkable on its own. Order this with no regrets. - Birria Nachos | Similar to the Birria Quesadilla, but with warm tortilla chips, crema, and jalapeños added. Great meal on its own. - Chicken Enchiladas Plate | Shredded chicken with cheese and green sauce; crema is drizzled on top. It comes with a side salad, spanish rice, and refried beans (a few tortilla chips are planted in for kicks). I really enjoyed this meal; everything was made to my liking. - Fried Banana | Sweet, warm banana slices that fall apart in your mouth. A side of sweet cream and fruit jelly further enhance this sugary treat. THE DRINKS DRUNK. - Horchata | One of the best I've had. The horchata was a perfect blend of rice milk and cinnamon. Consistency was slightly thicker than water and honestly, this is a rarity because I usually encounter watered-down horchata from other places before. THE VIBE EVOCATION. - Homey vibes. Their bright green food truck is quite eye-catching and I love the picture menu splashed across the side. THE RETURN QUANDARY. - Come back!!! I've been low-key waiting for this food truck to return for a minute.

    Yum!!! We tried this food truck when it was at Frisby Brewery over the weekend. The man who was…read moreworking was very patient and came out to help me read the menu and suggest food items. We tried the asada nachos, chicken, and carne asada tacos. They were all delicious and covered with toppings, they did not skimp on anything. I highly recommend you give this food truck a try if you're lucky enough to catch it!

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    Delicias El Torito - Food truck vibes. Picture menu so you know what the food's going to look like.

    Food truck vibes. Picture menu so you know what the food's going to look like.

    Delicias El Torito - Horchata. One of the best I've had. The horchata was a perfect blend of rice milk and cinnamon.

    Horchata. One of the best I've had. The horchata was a perfect blend of rice milk and cinnamon.

    Delicias El Torito - Birria Quesadilla. Incredibly juicy & flavorful birria meat with cheese, diced onions, & cilantro. Highly recommend.

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    Birria Quesadilla. Incredibly juicy & flavorful birria meat with cheese, diced onions, & cilantro. Highly recommend.

    Ai Pono Cafe - Da OG Beef

    Ai Pono Cafe

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    As a Costa Mesa local, AI Pono Cafe has become one of my go-to spots for poke. On my most recent…read morevisit, I ordered both poke varieties with a side of rice, and the quality was outstanding as usual. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, the portions were satisfying, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. In my opinion, it's easily the best poke in the Costa Mesa area. It is a bit more expensive than places like Bear Flag, and even compared to Foodland in Hawaii if you've had the chance to try it there, but the freshness and quality make it worth it. The service is another reason I keep coming back. Orders are prepared quickly, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Consistency can be hard to find, but AI Pono Cafe delivers every time. If you're looking for top-quality poke in Orange County, or even a solid plate lunch, this place is tough to beat.

    This place is one of the best Hawaiian food spots in OC…read more We did the triple teriyaki plate which comes with beef, chicken, and pork over rice with Cole slaw and Mac salad. The Mac salad was surprisingly delicious, I usually don't care for it but I ate the whole thing. The pork was a little tough honestly so I didn't eat more than a bite of that. The beef is super thin and tender, you can cut it with a fork. Chicken was nicely grilled and the teriyaki sauce had great flavor. Nice fluffy white rice underneath it all soaking up the teriyaki sauce. Good vibes inside, and good service. We will return!

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    Ai Pono Cafe - Outdoor vibes

    Outdoor vibes

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    Da Stockton Slap

    Ai Pono Cafe - Poke Nachos

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    3rd Step Smokehouse - bbq - Updated June 2026

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