I went to this place when looking for Applebees at Main Place Mall. They have a good happy hour and the food was great! The service was good, but the ambiance was not exactly what I would normally go for. Mexican seafood and the music matched. But all around, a nice place to eat and have a few drinks. I highly recommend the fish tacos! Savory with something on them that made them slightly sweet! So tasty and delicious! read more

First time here. Food was so good. I love seafood so everything was just flavorful and delicious. Will definitely need to come back read more

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Great food! Service was awesome! The place was fairly empty, but it was a week day, we loved having the place to ourselves party of 12.

Norma was wonderful and made some incredible drinks for us!! I absolutely love her michelada!! I would recommend to coming here and I will be back!! Thank you Norma read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - I'll be back! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Felt like this place was a hidden gem because we were literally the only customers in the entire restaurant. Behind the bowling alley and across from Applebees is where Cali LICIOUS is located in Main Place Mall. The flavor from the sauce we had the mixo de todo blend medium heat and it was PERFECT! The inside of the restaurant has an ocean theme decor with tables and booths. Our server was amazing with her recommendations and explanations of the sauces. Everything was perfectly cooked all the shells were easy to peel. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING THIS PLACE OUT!!! read more

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Great alternative to the boiling crab without the 2 hour wait! We came as a big group and were seated immediately. Good selection of seafood so we ordered the huge mixed bag (with Dungeness crab, potatoes eggs and sausage) seasoned with spicy mix de todo to split along with several kids meals, appetizers, and drinks. All the seafood was very fresh and the seasoning was legit spicy. We also got an additional side of extra spicy but couldn't tell the difference in heat, which was fine by us as the normal spicy makes you sweat. The apps were so-so, kind of what you'd find at the Applebees across from the restaurant. The kids meals were a decent size and they seemed to enjoy their food. The gripes, the booze is expensive here and not strong. For a place with brews in their name, all the beer come bottle only. The IPAs are $9 for each standard size bottle... the space dust seemed okay but the lagunitas was old and flat. We ordered the oyster shots and I'm pretty sure it didn't have any alcohol in it. Same with the michelada, seems they used half a bottle of beer. Also, they forgot to bring out our oysters and there were only 2 or 3 TINY pieces of "sausage" (more like a couple of thin slices of an Oscar Meyer hotdog) in our ultimate feast bag.(menu said 6) Overall, a great kid friendly place for seafood but not for alcohol. Go to the Applebees in front of the restaurant to get your booze on then come here for the seafood. read more

Went to the Mall to made a return, plugged in the car... Walked around... Found Cali Licious Crab & Brews! Had a couple of beers, some Shrimp Tacos and Fish Tacos! Light refreshing meal! Wonderful service! Good ambiance. Maybe we'll be back soon for Happy Hour! #mallfood #mainplacemall #calilicious #crab #Brews #modelo #shrimp #fish #shrimptacos #tacos #fishtacos #ensenada #pinoyfoodie #socalweekendwalkarounds #evlife read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Trust me bro, you gotta try the Adios Motherfuka. It was fire!! They got good food, good service and a bunch of amazing drinks. The vibe is great. It's a fun place to catch up with your buddies and watch a few fights! read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Trust me bro, you don't wanna miss the Adidos Mothafuka. That drink was fire!! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Loved this place! We were craving seafood boil and found this place on Yelp. So glad we did! It is located by the patio restaurants at the mall so pretty easy to find. When we entered we were greeted with a warm welcome and smiles. Bianca was great and service was excellent. Ambiance was fun and lively. It was clean, bright and the music was on point. It was just my daughter and I so we tried to control ourselves with our order (we tend to order way too much). We went with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn in the mix to do, mild sauce. Yum!!! We of course ordered rice and the Cajun fries (yum!). For fun we had to try the hello kitty drinks because they looked way too cute. It was fun to drink and sweet. We definitely will return if we're in the area and look forward to trying their other items on the menu! read more

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We went upstairs to have dinner at Applebee's and it was gone. So we thought we would try this place out. There was nobody in there. That should have been our first clue. It was not great, actually horrible to be honest. The seafood did NOT taste fresh. It honestly all tasted like frozen seafood. Nobody finished their food. Overall, I would not recommend. read more

Their seafood boil was delicious! We each got 1lb of shrimp with all their seasoning non-spicy, and it was delicious. They do not skimp on seasoning, my bag was filled with lots of good sauces and garlic. Side of rice & cajun fries. Rice comes with two scoops. Cajun fries come with a side of ranch and this special sauce that was sweet with a kick to it. Very good, we had to order another! Overall it is a solid seafood boil place. The service was amazing. A big and spacious place with plenty of seating for you and your loved ones. read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Do not bring anyone here! Found what looked like aluminum or foil inside my food. Showed the waitress. She comes back and says the chef said it's from the steel wool from cleaning, but don't worry, they'll take 10% off . Spent the rest of my meal looking for any more before each bite. Don't even know if I ate any more before that or what. We asked for the shrimp in a bowl, she still brought it in a bag. That however, was not a big deal, but finding steel wool in my food is ridiculous. Do not bring anyone here! read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - 10% off from me finding STEEL WOOL in my food. Really? - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Norma and Vianey are so nice and helpful! Amazing customer service. We were shopping at the mall and saw this restaurant and stopped by. Great vibes and very clean . Thank you !! read more

Best shrimp flavor is mixto de todo. The fries and the garlic noodles are great sides.

Tried this place for the first time yesterday Norma was our server (incredible service) and Jesus was the cook Food was absolutely amazing. Ambience is amazing. We even finished the night with a nice little karaoke nightcap. read more

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Place was a bit difficult to get to due to the construction of GENTRIFICATION ~ But this place is such a vibe~ With the hispanic music and theme, dont be fooled! Food is so yummy and even the drinks were got me I would def try the sauce with everything in it cuz flavor is bomb~ Def coming back with more friends^^ Cute hello kitty cup btw~ read more

I had a horrible experience here. it took about 25 minutes just to place an order. mind you, the place had only one family there , also waiting to get their order in and they seemed like they had been there a good minute before we arrived . it seemed like the place had no one working. food took another hour to get to our table after ordering. The waiter and staff just seemed confused and unprepared. For the price we paid there is some level of expectation of service and food quality that did not match. The flavors in the food weren't great. There was a lot lacking. we ordered their shrimp bags and they were either overcooked or frozen shrimp. This place just was not it. And left absolutely disgusted and disappointed. read more

We came here for my friend's birthday dinner. They have a large drink selection. Before 6pm margaritas and beers are half off. $4 for a beer that's good now days. Good music, nice staff. Look at my picture of what we thought of the food, it's gone! Yum read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Yum! Nothing left - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Cali Licious is our absolute favorite. We moved away but were in town and had to stop by! We forgot to take picture before we ate our food but you can't go wrong! Everything on the menu is A++++ fresh! My husband is from Charleston SC and is a critic of all seafood restaurants and he never had anything bad to say about Cali Licious! It's his favorite seafood spot in the entire U.S.A read more

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Food was amazing server biri was awesome love that the ufc fights are shown here and I like the micheladas I will definitely be back read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I wandered into this place kinda accidentally, and what a wonderful accident it was!! My boyfriend and I are connoisseurs of boil in bag seafood restaurants, and this certainly ranks at the top. The overall vibe makes you feel like you're in a beach in Mexico tearing apart your favorite seafood by hand. My server, Bianca, made me feel welcome the second I walked in. The food was seasoned perfectly, LOTS of garlic, but I ordered no spice, which is how I like it!! Most other places make it too spicy. I did a little happy dance to the Latin beats as I ate all my deelish garlic shrimp. I insisted on a to go container because the food was too good to waste. I even took the plastic bag and squeezed all that sauce into my container like it was a piping bag. At work that evening, after reheating my leftovers, coworkers poked their heads into the break room and said, "Something smells good!" I can't wait to return and try an amazing cocktail next time. read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Menu!! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Phenomenal and reasonably priced! The shrimp medium spice with sausage and potatoes satisfied our cravings! It was the perfect portion to share for two . The seasoning was a perfect blend of butter and cajun spice. The shrimps were a delectable plump size, and the piña colada was a refreshing end to our meal. 10/10 would recommend ilicious read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Piña Colada - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This spot is so cute! Good music. The waitresses are super attentive and friendly. The food was pretty bomb! We got shrimp, mussels, Cajun fries and churro ice cream. The only thing we didn't like was the micheladas.. and they were friendly about it, they asked us our opinion and then they gave us a sample of a new mix they were making. So hopefully they get it down lol because we would still definitely go back if we are in the area. read more

I came here with my husband and toddler after playing at Candeeland. We had a wonderful time here. The restaurant is very family friendly and the service was amazing! The owner is very involved and makes everyone feel welcomed and part of the family. We ordered the Cali noodles for my son and he devoured them. We had shrimp and giant crab legs. The flavor was delicious. We also got mango micheladas that were so yummy. If you have the chance, I would definitely eat here. It's in the Main Place Mall and nearby the Discovery Science Cube. read more

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Food service ambiance I brought my parents for a lunch and were greeted with a smile from Jesus. He was such a joy and great help as it was our first time here. He walked my parents through all the deals and explained what substitutions can be made for their dietary restrictions. He brought our food and checked on us to make sure we were good. The food was amazing ! Thank you Jesus for a great all around experience ! read more

The food tasted really good it's just that the prices were a bit extreme. I think they had to tell me how much crab was, lobster was that day. Because each day it fluctuates. Decor nice, parking nice everything was great. But a bit pricey read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Great samples to yeah - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

For a local seafood boil spot this location is not half bad. We came for the shrimp boil and all the seasonings were hitting in the best way possible. Our server was the sweetest person ever and made sure to take care of us. We also came in during happy hour which made the experience even better. Make sure to try the "y todo" sauce for your mixes. Pro Tip: this resturant is located on the patio resturant of main place mall. For some odd reason the gps takes you to Paloma and not the actual spot. read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Time to dig in! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time trying and I will forsure be back! Delicious food and very nice servers. Recommend! read more

The food was amazing. As much as a love garlic I don't want to go home wreaking of garlic for four plus days. This place has the perfect balance and flavor and spiciness for me. The service was also great. Everyone was attentive and helpful. The ambiance is fun and themed. The drinks are over the top and I love it. You get to them the souvenir cups home too! read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Pitcher - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food- great, fresh, good size and value No wait, service available and friendly. Millennial dance music vibes, bar, drinks for the kids. Good family place if you love seafood like we do! Check it out! read more

My husband and I love Cali-licious. We ate here yesterday and are back today! Our usual go-to for seafood boil is Boiling Crab or Kickin' Crab, but I'm a convert and will be coming here from now on. No wait to get seated, the shrimp and add ons are SO fresh and flavorful, and the shrimp here are fat, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Everything we've gotten from here has come out great - Cajun fries, shrimp tacos, crispy shrimp basket, and the bag of shrimp. The pica sauce is unique and good with everything we ordered. read more

Great service and food! The seasoning in the shrimp and mussels was perfect! Definitely a fun spot for a big group:) read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food was delicious, the service was wonderful. Our waitress was welcoming and very helpful. The owner was also at the establishment and he went around every table and checked in. He was very welcoming. The ambiance was nice. They had music, enough tables, and the decorations were cute. The only surprising thing we experienced was the amount of margarita they give you. The glass was not filled at least halfway. My friends and I were surprised of the serving size. We looked at one another and just looked confused, ha! The drink was $12.00. We did ask the waitress about the serving size and she said it was correct. Other than that I recommend the food. It's good! read more

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Not easy to find. Server was friendly but not competent. I had to ask multiple times for basic things. Cali rice was steamed rice with butter but was dry and not tasty. Mussels in todo at max spice was not tasty nor spicy. Gloves were very thin and oil permeated through. Don't have wet wipes to use afterwards. Disappointing read more

Day shift! Took forever for the food to come out. I ordered buffalo wings and Cajun fries. They brought me burnt bbq wings fries were good. My husband ordered the oysters, not fresh they brought us 12 and we ordered 6 so they took it back and brought us 6. They just took 6 off. My daughter ordered the steak rare. It came out well and did not look ok eat. The meat looked off. Horrible service. Food was gross. Only good thing was the fries and the side salad that came with my daughter's steak. read more

Love seeing family owned businesses at the mall! This place is the best!! The ambiance, the servers/bartender, the food! Cajun shrimp is my favorite food and out of all the places I've been this place really stands out. I've never been to a Mexican owned Cajun shrimp place but I'm so happy this place exists. The mix of Mexican drinks and shrimp really brings it in full circle of flavors. I got a pound of shrimp with a mix of todo/medium , the seasonings are the perfect mix of garlic, Cajun, and lemon pepper and the sauce is not watery at all. I loved mixing the sauce with white rice and adding a bit of lemon. The chicken tenders and fries are a staple! They were filled with flavor and came with a perfect Smokey sauce. Everyone here is super friendly and we felt taken care of from the moment we got there till we left. The restaurant was also really clean including the bathrooms which I always appreciate! I will be going back and telling all my loved ones to check it out! read more

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this place was so BOMB !! My family and I visited on Thursday during happy hour we were greeted by the owner right away! Probably the best service we have ever had. Ordered fried calamari which I have never had seasoned this way or fried with veggies but it was DELICIOUS! The sampler fries NEVER seen something like that, loaded fries mouth watering for sure!! Definitely order mix de todo for your bag, as it was suggested to us. I would come back for the drinks alone even my son got to order a fun drink!! This place is original and family oriented, can't beat it!! read more

Wow, this place was so yummy and def worth the price! We got a pound of shrimp with no head each, and y todo seasoning which was so flavorful. I got mild which only had a little kick to it but added so much more flavor than the pound of shrimp without it. Right when we walked up the owner was the sweetest and most gracious host. A family-owned local spot that definitely deserves more customers! Truly made us feel so taken care of and like family. The shrimps were super hot so be careful when peeling them but the sauce, shrimps, lemon juice with salt and pepper on top of the rice hit the spot. They also had a bar with drinks that looked so good that we'll definitely have to come back and try. The music they had playing also helped make the perfect setup for a nice, fun, and filling dinner! Park at the covered parking garage and head up the stairs or elevator since it's right next to the Applebee's upstairs! Apple maps took us in front of round 1 but it was still upstairs. read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Service was great -- food was good. The food was a bit too oily and not much differentiation in flavor between shrimp loaded sampler fries, fish tacos, shrimp tacos and calamari. Flavor was good, I got the mix de todo with no spice for the fries. Just was hoping there was more of a taste difference between the 4 dishes. The calamari had way more peppers then actual calamari. Garlic toast was bomb, but as the picture shows clam chowder had a ring of oil. I did a togo order of Cali Noodles and Muscles I think that was best thing I ordered. Great flavor!!! The drinks I personally thought was disgusting...i know taste is subjective so I'll leave it at that. My opinion is it was super syruppy almost like medicine. -- but the kiddos loved them and finished it so I guess that's all that matters. Suggestion if you order the tacos for kids -- ask to put sauce on the side. Both kiddos thought it was spicy. read more

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Last weekend, Yelp recommended Cali Licious to me. It sounded right up our alley but we were recovering from a late night in Hollywood and getting off the couch seemed like too much effort, so I stored it in my "places to try" for a later time. Fast forward to tonight and after we had the regular "cook or order" Friday night conversation, I knew exactly where to go. Cali Licious is located at Mainplace Mall down at the 24 hour fitness end off of Main Street. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly and informed as a family owned restaurant, we were now part of the family. The service was outstanding. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. We ordered king crab legs and shrimp and added sausage. We chose the mix de todo sauce, mild sauce. We also ordered Cajun fries and garlic bread. They offer bibs and gloves and have the perfect napkin dispensers for those who opt to go gloveless. Our food was served quickly and piping hot. The crab legs were ginormous and full of flavor. We asked for a side of the medium sauce, which we ended up dipping everything in. I 100% could've just sat with a bowl of the sauce and a side of garlic bread.. it was the perfect combo. My husband (the crab aficionado) was completely content having the crab legs mostly to himself. We will absolutely be back again soon so we can try the mussels, extra picante sauce and their Michelle's. Thanks for inviting us into the family.. we're happy to be here! read more

Cali Licious Crab And Brews - Cajun fries and garlic bread sides.. plus a side of sauce - Seafood Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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