I wanted to try out Nigerian food. However, my initial encounter made me realized that my palette did not agree with crayfish but loved everything else. The first place I tried had all of the food premade so I was not able to substitute. I was so bummed. Then, I found this little gem! This place was able to cater the food to my liking and it was fantastic!!! They make everything fresh so you can make the food fit to your taste buds. I was able to get my orders with no crayfish and spicy! Being Vietnamese, I know that sometimes what your culture likes does not fit with other people's taste- ie fish sauce. Thus, I am happy they didn't judge when I said "hold the crayfish." I got fufu, okra & beef stew, and tomato stew with oxtail. Wow!!! I had extra for 2 more meals! Definitely coming back! read more

im glad i finally got to try nigerian food! ive always wanted to explore diff cuisines and luckily, this place isnt far from me! we ordered fufu + egusi + beef, and two orders of jollof rice + plantains + chicken! i would def come back to get the jollof rice and chicken again. that spicy tomato taste in the rice was yummy & flavorful! chicken was also tender and juicy. and the plantains were caramelized and provided a nice sweetness. service was good! wish there was a better way for the pick up. i placed the order inside the gas station and was waiting around for it to be done but if we could maybe leave a phone number and be notified when its ready, that would be much easier! read more

All African Cuisines - JOLLOF RICE with TOPPING of Choice and PROTEIN of Choice (chicken) - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Really good! I've only ever had fufu and egusi soup one other time, but I've been craving it since then. I bought the yam fufu and the beef egusi with jollof rice as a side. The portions are generous. I would say it's a solid 4 servings. I've never had jollof rice before but it was surprisingly spicy in a good way. I called ahead maybe 2-3 hours and didn't realize the confirmation text for the order went to spam. But the food was still ready at the time I asked for thankfully. read more

All African Cuisines - Yam Fufu + Beef Egusi Soup + Jollof Rice - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The wait for the food is quite long and there was human hair in our food. It wasn't the best first experience but glad we still tried it. We ordered egusi, fufu, plantain with jollof rice, turkey wings, and fried dough balls. I think I liked the turkey, fufu and plantains the best. I wasn't a fan of the egusi or fried dough balls. The jollof rice was ok. I think the next time I try this cuisine it'll have to be in an actual seated restaurant. We thought the concept of being in a gas station was cool and decided to try it out. If it never had fufu and egusi, it's an experience you shouldn't miss. read more

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Great customer service! The food is not only delicious but also more than that. As an African, this is my new go-to place for eating. Thank you so much for your exceptional service. God bless you all read more

The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor! The staff was exceptionally polite, friendly, and welcoming, making our experience even more enjoyable. The place was spotless, well-maintained, and very hygienic. You can truly see the care they put into both their food and customer service. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for tasty food, excellent service, and a clean, comfortable dining experience. We will definitely be coming back! read more

The fufu was really good, and I enjoyed the egusi soup as well. It had rich flavor and tasted authentic. Just be prepared for a slight bitterness in the soup, which may not be for everyone but can be part of the dish's flavor profile. Overall, it was a good meal, and I'd come back to try more of the menu read more

All African Cuisines - Yam flour - 2 wraps - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Service was great and so was the food! Everything inside was really clean as well. Thank you for the kindness! read more

All African Cuisines - FUFU of choice with EGUSI SOUP and PROTEIN of Choice - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came here to try African food for the first time! Called in around 2 in the afternoon and picked up after work around 630pm. Brought it home and everything was still warm. We got efo riro and egusi soup along with some jollaf rice w plantain and yam fufu. My favorite was the efo riro. It was seasoned nicely and went well with the fufu. The rice was also great and the plantains were good too. The complimentary puff puffs were great as well. Overall a great first impression of African food and hopefully more to come! read more

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Really large and fulfilling portions and delicious food. I enjoyed the egusi soup, jollof rice, and fufu which came out fresh and hot. The meat was quite tough and they didn't cut I think the tripe to a more bite-sized proportion. It may be better to call an order in ahead of time because preparation took closer to 30-40 minutes after figuring out how to order at the counter. Mind you, this is in a gas station store and it's the second counter. There's not usually someone waiting there, so you have to find the call button so that someone can help service you. I waited about 10 minutes before someone from the gas station counter helped direct me. Plenty of nearby parking but you're likely going to wait in your car or in the store itself. I hope that this place finds a home in a more permanent dine-in location. read more

While in Riverside I was craving a good Nigerian food because there's really none in LA (I have been to all and unfortunately, they are now watered down). After checking on Yelp I found AAC. I was skeptical at first but after seeing the pictures of the puff-puff I said I had to go here even if it's just for the puff. This is the most authentic Nigerian puff. I make puff-puff and I have ordered from no less than 7 Nigerian different caterers in Los Angeles. This is a slam dunk 10/10. Soft, moist, not greasy, not sugary, perfect size. As I looked at the menu,( big menu) I had no choice but to get a meal. So, I ordered the Afang soup with poundo yam. It tastes and look like Afang (from River State southern Nigeria delicacy). This was very flavorful although it tasted a little salty for me but didn't matter that much. Some periwinkle's were noted in the soup too which is a classic ingredient. I am definitely going back here even though it's about 1.5h drive from me it's so worth the meal. It's located inside the gas station shop, clean, decent. No eat in just take out; so order in advance food is freshly prepared and can take up to 40 mins. The puff-puff is also made fresh, it was so hot and delicious. 2 people finished the box in one sitting. I have been looking for a good Nigerian restaurant lately. Many are a hit or miss, some start well and decline ones they start getting comfortable and give the cooking to non-Nigerian kitchen helpers (not cooks). It's my first time here but from the taste of the food you can tell it's cooked by a real Nigerian cook. Ample parking, easy location, very friendly staff at check out. I'm definitely going back there to try more meals, hoping for another good meal. read more

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Location: If you try to follow the map or the directions through door dash like I did, you'll get confused It's literally just in the Chevron convenience store where you pick up the food. I didn't realize that when I drove in so I was wandering for 2-3 minutes until I called them to ask. Service: So friendly and sweet! They are glad to help and want to make sure you love what you order to eat. Food: It was delicious and satisfying! My first time ever trying actual African food of any kind. I've especially always wanted to eat fufu. I was super curious about the egusi but I'm a bit of a texture person and was worried I wouldn't like that particular one so I ordered the eforiro. The eforiro was nicely seasoned and well cooked. I think it tasted good and hearty but light at the same time. It didn't make me feel heavy or gross after, so I liked it! The fufu was super fun to use my hands to eat the eforiro with. It was an interesting experience! The fufu texture is soft, pliable, and has a slight chew to it. Puff puffs were yummy! A familiar taste and texture. It's not overly sweet, just sweet enough. It would be amazing with powdered sugar and/or condensed milk on top! You could pair it with anything as it's essentially just a fried dough. These were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Overall, a great experience! It's just further than I can drive most times but I would love to try the egusi next time and a different fufu! read more

All African Cuisines - Eforiro (Vegetarian) - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I'll be honest... I was a bit skeptical that this was coming from inside a gas station but I remember that there is food inside a bucceeeeees. Anyway this was my first time trying these dishes. I gotta say that the flavors were so good! I love the spice they added to it as well! I tried the jollof rice, fufu, egusi and afang soup. In love with the flavors AND dude at the counter was super nice and helpful and patient when it came to ordering since it was my first time. So, do a phone order or be prepared to wait a bit. Their counter is right next to the gas station counter. The only reason I didn't give this review full stars is because the meat was tough. I tried the chicken, lamb, and beef and the chicken was dry and the other meats could have been a lot softer so I was disappointed by that but the flavors still a great dish! read more

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First time trying African food and it did not disappoint. I have been wanting to try African cuisine for a while, but it is honestly hard to find. I was surprised to discover this spot is located inside a Chevron gas station. Despite that, it was easy to find. There is clear signage outside and inside, and since it is inside a gas station store, it is hard to miss. I highly recommend calling in advance, preferably when they open, and letting them know what time you would like to pick up your food. If you try to place an order only an hour ahead, you might end up waiting longer than expected. We ordered the fufu combo with eforiro soup and beef, jollof rice with plantains and assorted meats, which included chicken, cow tripe, and cow skin, plus a small side of ofada with goat. Everything was packed with flavor. The fufu had a mashed potato meets mochi texture that paired perfectly with the eforiro soup. I am not sure if you are traditionally supposed to eat fufu with ofada, but we dipped it in anyway because the ofada stew was so flavorful. The spice level was just right for us. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, but it could definitely be spicy for someone with a lower heat tolerance. I was not sure what to expect with the assorted meats, but I am glad I tried them. The tripe was prepared well and absorbed all the seasoning beautifully. The cow skin had a nice gelatinous texture, not too firm and not too soft. The goat and beef were slightly tough, but the rich flavors of the soup and stew more than made up for it. I will definitely be coming back to try some of the other soups. The man who took our order was incredibly kind and provided excellent customer service, which made the experience even better. read more

Left Work to try them out two Days ago. They don't open until 12 but why were they still not open. I never got a chance to try the place out. The Setup seems a bit weird as it is not just inside the Gas Station but they share the same counter. I don't smell Food cooking nor do I see a Kitchen but the Gas Station Employee said, "They should be opening soon"! Soon? I said ok but was certainly thinking, "Soon, it's after 12"! I don't know. read more

All African Cuisines - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Had some of this from a friend so decided to order some takeout. This place is amazing! The Okra was a perfect spicy level. The lamb and beef mixed well with the rice and fufu. If you haven't tried African food before, this is a great start. I'm looking forward to ordering more items from their menu in the future. read more

All African Cuisines - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Ordered here for the first time and definitely not the last time! I ordered via phone and let them know it was to be picked up at a later time. You can tell the food is fresh from the first bite. To me, the spicy was a good heat. To my husband, not so spicy. To each their own, I guess. We ordered Egusi and the okra stew with yam fufu. The okra stew was my favorite and the egusi was full of flavor. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

All African Cuisines - JOLLOF RICE with PLANTAIN and BEEF Yam flour - 2 wraps Egusi stew Okra stew - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

All African Cuisines is my go-to place when I crave the comfort of home-cooked meals. While there's a Nigerian restaurant just 15 minutes away, I make the 45-minute drive to this place. I've visited it multiple times, and each time, the food has consistently been delectable. Every dish tastes fresh, and the portions are generous. My recent order included goat pepper soup, agusi soup with fufu, and white rice tomato stew with plantain. If you're seeking authentic Nigerian or African cuisine, you won't be disappointed. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is prepared promptly. The meals are freshly prepared on order. read more

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First time having joloff and fufu with egusi and it was absolutely delicious. It is only to go and situated in a gas station, but I feel that added some charm. read more

First time going to a gas station to get a full meal. Service was fairly quick and polite for what it was. The Jollof rice was amazing and the Egusi Soup with Fufu was nice. The ambiance was that of a gas station since it's inside one. read more

All African Cuisines - JOLLOF RICE with PLANTAIN and A Small Bowl of Egusi Soup with 2 Proteins of Choice - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We Drove from San Diego!! We ordered the Egusi soup with fufu (yam flour) and lamb, as well as the jollof rice with plantains and spicy chicken, and everything was absolutely delicious. The egusi was rich, well-seasoned, and comforting, and the lamb was tender and flavorful. The fufu was smooth and paired perfectly with the soup. The jollof rice had great depth of flavor with a nice level of spice, and the chicken was juicy and well-cooked. The fried plantains were sweet, crispy, and a perfect side to round out the meal. Portions were generous, food tasted fresh, and you can really tell they put care into their cooking. The owners are so sweet and nice. If you're looking for authentic African cuisine in Santa Ana, this place is a must-try. We'll definitely be back. I can't wait until they open up a storefront in the near future ! read more

All African Cuisines - Egusi soup with lamb & yam fufu, spicy jollof rice with chicken, and sweet fried plantains - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I'm not really sure how to rate this because there were some pros and cons: Location- very difficult to spot. If it wasn't for the signs in the parking area I would not have known where to find this place. FYI it is located inside the gas station. Convenient for some, but not me. I really hoped to sit and experience the food rather than order takeout. Takeout- because there is nowhere to sit and enjoy your meal, you're forced to try the food after you've already left, not giving much room for feedback or changes. Again, some people don't mind this but it made a difference in my next point. I ordered the egusi with goat as a "protein" add on, and I was shocked by the 3 small pieces I got for the price I paid. It was barely any meat in bowl and it was more bone than tender goat meat. When I ordered I really wanted a different protein but some of the options on the menu weren't available at that time. My friend and I shared the hefty plate of jollof rice (no protein) and I was so sad to find it was extremely dry :( The fufu was good of course but the main dishes I was disappointed. And of course by the time I tried the food, I was already home. I hope my review can provide adequate feedback so that there is some improvement, I really wanted to like this place. read more

Had the Egusi with Goat. Price a bit steep but you will get full. The flavors are authentic, ditching the American palate entirely. Fufu well executed, Food came out on time and I ate every drop. Only drawback is the price but absolutely worth an occasional splurge. read more

I can't tell you how happy I was to FINALLY find an African restaurant in OC. AND it's really good! When I opened the container of egusi, the smell transported me back to my childhood. It was delicious, although I did add some more spinach to my leftovers. We got the egusi with goat. Fufu. When I tell you this was the best poundo yam fufu I have had IN MY LIFE, I don't mean I liked it, I mean I could probably eat it ON ITS OWN, which says a lot, since I used to suffer through the fufu my mom made as a child, and never personally liked it. I do wish the plantains were more ripe (less starchy, more crunch), but that is a personal preference. The plantains were ripe, and not as starchy as Cuban-style plantains, but not as ripe as I prefer them. Jollof. The jollof rice was very good, as well as the okra soup with lamb. Lastly, we got puff puff, and they were also yummy. If you're not familiar, they're like beignets with no powdered sugar - crispy fried dough, soft on the inside. I added powdered sugar I had at home, although that's not typical of the dish. There were SO many puff puff, so we had leftovers, and they were good reheated in the air fryer. I was so surprised that they offer pepper soup in varying spice levels! I'm SO looking forward to trying it, since I've heard it's painfully spicy, and I can take a lot, but I'm not sure if I can handle traditional pepper soup. read more

All African Cuisines - Pounded Yam Fufu, Jollof Rice, Puff Puff, Goat Egusi, Lamb Okra stew, Plantains - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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If I could go negative I would. I ordered from this place because everyone in the area said it's the best fufu turns out it's not that good, customer service is terrible to the point where the dude who is supposed to be taking orders isn't out here or if he is he is on his phone not paying attention, I waited a hour and a half for my food when there was no line and when ppl did start coming in he ignored ppl trying to order food. It got to the point where the gas station employees are apologizing and offering me a drink definitely a 0 on my scale will not be coming back anytime ever and I recommend you guys Dave your money and do the same read more

All African Cuisines - There is no one here and no one has been here 20 min prior to this photo - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This was my first time trying fufu - I ordered online at grubhub and scheduled a time for pick up. On arriving, it is located inside the chevron gas station store, the man who gave us the goods was super nice and sweet! The fufu has more of a mushy texture rather than a bouncy/mochi-like texture and it was yummy and filling! We got the egusi soup with chicken - chicken was a bit on the drier side but the egusi soup was nice and flavorful! The closest thing I can think of that it tastes like is dashi stock - it has a fishy and salty flavor and was fresh and hot. So glad we were able to try a new cuisine :) portions are huge so we had some leftovers for second meal read more

All African Cuisines - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've wanted to try fufu for the longest time! Was super excited to see this location nearby with great reviews. I absolutely did not notice that this business runs out of a home and was super confused arriving at an apartment complex, but the maps takes you exactly to the right spot! In my experience, home businesses typically means the food will be made to order and amazing. I was able to order by phone and pay by zelle 20 minutes before closing, and our food came out PIPING hot within 15 minutes. The fufu was super fun to eat, and the egusi soup had an interesting seafood flavor that reminds me of asian dry squid snacks or dashi stock powder. The beef was big and chunky and tender enough. I personally wouldn't get the egusi again. $25 initially seemed a bit steep for this combo, but it is enough for two servings. I'm glad I got to try homemade African cuisine, and would love to go back to try other soups. read more

All African Cuisines - Egusi with beef - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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The owner is friendly, helpful, and takes the time to explain the items on the menu. Food is delicious and made to order. read more

All African Cuisines - I ordered the fufu and chicken egusi and let me tell you it's amazing! Definitely worth the try - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing great food, amazing customer service experience, I had the best Nigeria food from a gas station I'm keep coming back read more

Our food was made fresh and the cashier was very nice. It took over 40 minutes to get our food. The goat meat was very boney and tough. The doughy ball and two of our stewy entrees had a funky aftertaste, like Playdoh or something really stale. We ordered 3 different sets of food and shared among 4 people. The only thing we enjoyed were the fried plantains. The owners would benefit but using a commercial grade crock pot and precooking the meats, so it's soft and people won't have to wait 40 minutes for their food. Not sure what to do about the funky flavor. read more

I love coming to this place so much! Their food is so fresh and delicious coming from someone who's usually picky..lol. I would recommend coming here to experience THIER food specifically because like I said, it's made fresh and deliciousTheir service is amazing as always! Will always come to this place every time I'm craving for some Fufu and egusi soup. read more

All African Cuisines - FUFU of choice with EGUSI SOUP and PROTEIN of Choice - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My experience was amazing. I called to place an order for pick up and it went nice and easy. Upon arriving, Kennedy greeted me with amazing customer service and was very friendly. The food tasted very delicious and we really enjoyed it. I really recommend this place and will definitely return. Thank you for the great service and delicious food. read more

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Food - This is my first time eating African cuisine and my god was it delicious. I've had the Egusi soup (goat), fufu, jallof rice (spicy) topped with plantains and chicken. Food is absolutely delicious and seasoned well. Every bite of the jallof rice was packed with flavor. The spicy is indeed spicy with a nice burn as you eat but it does not take away from the flavor. For what you pay and the portion size and flavor is definitely worth it! Location - It is located within the gas station. They have a sign with their business's name on it. This seems like more of a takeaway spot and I recommend ordering ahead of time and picking up. The two times I had the food I ordered 3-4 hours in advance and they always had it ready when I came to pick up (food was still hot too)! Service - I've eaten at this place twice now and the service is always the best. I never caught his name but he was so nice and gave me recommendations over the phone. I really appreciate his kindness and generosity. Will be definitely coming back to try more food! Thank you for the delicious meal! read more

Super great place! Love it! The food is super authentic and easy to customize to your liking and the owner is super sweet! And great potions can never finish it in one sitting!!! I've also taken some friends here and they really enjoy it read more

This is by far the best African food I have ever had. Every dish is extremely flavorful, and the menu is diverse enough to warrant several visits. I am extremely happy I found this place when I am in the mood for authentic African food. read more

Amazing food. I was here for the first time 4 days ago and already came back for a bigger order. Such a gem to find to fulfill my African cravings. The servers are also professional and kind. read more

Good food come tru the best I had so far clean spot good service it's a good place right here in Santa Ana.

Its like Drive up I was skeptical at first but Honestly It was really delicious and ive seen all over tiktok Its definitely a must try Servive was fast read more

All African Cuisines - Fufu - African Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This was the best I ever tasted. Thumbs up. My granddaughter loved it she most of it will be coming back soon. Going to try your vegetable dishes thank you so much. read more

We didn't like the smell or the taste of the egusi soup and fufu. The chicken was hard as a rock and it didn't taste fresh, but my daughter wanted to try it! I spent about $30 dollars tip included. We threw it out it was a waste of my hard earned money and also waited almost an hour for my order. I don't recommend this place. read more