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    Chronic Tacos

    4.1 (731 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Birria Build-Your-Own Taco a la Carte chicken Build-Your-Own Taco a la Carte and steak Build-Your-Own Taco a la Carte
    Gaby S.

    Delicious! Had some more photos to share about this amazing place with the best costumer service!

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    Karen E.

    Best customer service great yummy food! Cilantro sauce was amazing. Need to add to all items

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    Vainuupo R.

    I #love chronic tacos, they make the best food in newps and the view of balport is in-freaking-credible. Not to mention the amazing service of the kind hearted workers, they have. They make the best long burritos with extra meat.

    Kendra B.

    By far the best chronic location in Orange County. I have been coming here for the last 20 years and the service has never waivered from perfect. Will continue to come for the great food and amazing service.

    Carne asada 2 Taco Plate, Potato Taco, Beer Battered Shrimp Bowl-rito with Cilantro Crema
    Ness V.

    My man and I have been coming here every Monday night for the last 5 weeks and we have nothing but amazing things to say! Hands down best potato tacos! each time we come we get potato tacos and a bean and cheese burrito. The beer battered shrimp is so juicy! Tortillas are fresh and full. Green salsa is our favorite but the cilantro crema on top of the bowlrito was fabulous. Not only is the food just super, the staff are super attentive, quick and efficient as well as friendly. They make our whole experience worth the drive as we are from LA county :))

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    Ernie C.

    Always great fish tacos Baja style! An OC original!Every time I am here I have to come to this place. Small restaurant, not many seats. Service is what it needs to be. Quick a courteous.

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    Always a great experience with great food and service. We go to chronic on a weekly and always have great service.

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    Amazing burritos. Highly recommend taking the suggestions of the lovely staff. Will be back.

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    This was a super good food place. The steak is good. Service is fast. Stoked on everything

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    Food is amazing with a very generous staff. Recommend going to this place when you can!!!!

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    Amazing service it's wonderful here I'm so thankful that they kept this in Newport Beach

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    Cafe Sevilla

    Cafe Sevilla

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    We went to Cafe Sevilla this weekend to catch the Mexico World Cup game and we had a great…read moreexperience! First, our server was so attentive even though it was a packed house! What we love about this place is they have happy hour everyday from open to I believe 7, you can't beat that! The food and drinks: we got a tamarindo margarita and we liked it a lot. Good flavor although it could have used a bit more alcohol. For tapas we got: croquetas de queso y jamon (we loved them, they were probably our favorite), calamari (it was so good!), empanadas (my boyfriend said they were good), short rib tacos (they were okay but not the greatest), patatas bravas (only thing I wasn't a fan of). Overall, really great food, service and ambiance. We will definitely be back!

    Cafe Sevilla has been open since 1987. It is located in downtown Costa Mesa at Triangle Square…read more Cafe Sevilla is at tapas bar, restaurant & nightclub. They have live music and sometimes dance they have a full bar. The place is clean and really pretty inside and out. They even have brunch and salas dance classes if you are up to that. We just dined there. It can get crowded so make a reservation. It is also loud when there is music or dancing and all of it is great fun. You can hear each other. Just sit close. The service is amazing and the servers will help you with the wonderful tapas menu. The menu has something for everyone. We the shareable plates. Their TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA which is a traditional Potato & Egg Tart with wonderful roasted garlic, tomato and goat cheese served warm with greens. Their GAMBAS AL AJILLO which is shrimp made with roasted garlic, chile arbor and white wine was our favorite. All of it is great. They have rooms for private events, but I don't know about that. Have fun.

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    Full indoor bar
    Bacon Wrapped Dates, Potatoes, and Meatballs.
    Bacon Wrapped Dates, Potatoes, and Meatballs.
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    Vaca

    Vaca

    3.9
    (2k reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Splurge restaurant but food is very solid! My husband and I…read morecame here for date night and had a great experience~ Vaca is located next to south coast, interior has tall ceilings and have a small indoor and outdoor seating. They have Spanish menu items, several tapas and main dishes. We got 4 wines and both loved with whites and reds! La bola (8.5/10)-the meat inside was delicious wasn't overly crispy, sauce on top was too much but a classed dish Pani puri (9/10)-interesting concept scallop was delicious and sauce was rich, shell was crispy Cauliflower (7/10)-bit too salty and rich but they give you a good portion Steak (7.5/10)-we asked for medium but it was more in medium rare, good quality but small for price Churro (9/10)-cant beat a piping hot churro with chocolate sauce portion not too large Our server was friendly and vibe was classy Would love to try the paella my next visit!

    Vaca is one of the best dining experiences in Orange County. The Spanish-inspired menu strikes a…read moregreat balance between traditional flavors and creative execution, and every dish we ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. The tapas are perfect for sharing, with standout flavors that make it hard to pick favorites, and the paella is worth the wait. The atmosphere is lively and energetic without feeling pretentious, making it a great spot for a date night, celebration, or dinner with friends. Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and helped guide us through the menu. Chef Amar Santana's influence is clear throughout the restaurant, and it's easy to see why Vaca has built such a strong reputation. Not the cheapest meal in Costa Mesa, but the quality, creativity, and overall experience make it well worth it. I'll definitely be back.

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    Sonder

    Sonder

    4.3
    (196 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    This might be my new favorite spot to grab a bite to eat!! The vibes here are IMMACULATE, and it's…read moreevident they carefully craft an energetic atmosphere that really amplifies the dining experience. The decorations, the lights, and the music all come together to give an ambiance that just feels so inviting to where you want to take your time while you're here. The service is top notch, all the staff are lively and accommodating. The menu is very creative including fun drink names and plenty of versatility in the types of dishes you can order. Be on the lookout for special dishes on different days of the week. We ordered the steak and mushroom skewers which are nice appetizers to hold you over until the entrees hit the table. The drinks hit the spot as well and luckily we came during happy hour so we got a little discount on the apps/drinks. We decided to try roasted half chicken with the potato salad which were both absolutely fantastic. The chicken was cooked perfectly, just incredibly tender and juicy. The potato salad was well seasoned, had a great texture, and was a nice compliment to the chicken. As we were eating, a DJ came in and started mixing up some cool tracks which just amplified our experience even more. Also, Sonder is my favorite word so bonus points there (I guess I'm biased). Anyways, I'm thrilled with my first visit here and will undoubtedly be checking this place out again! Would highly recommend you come visit Sonder, you can thank me later!!

    my girls and i wanted to have a nice dinner and chose sonder since the menu looked interesting and…read morethe interior looked really pretty. i hate giving low reviews for local businesses, but we felt that the food was overall not good, especially for how expensive the total was. things we ordered: - 6100 blue corn sourdough w/ goat butter: i was excited about this one bc i haven't had the chance to try the 6100 blue corn sourdough yet, but our bread came out with a really burnt crust that made it hard to eat. the goat butter helped a little bit, but overall could not mask the burnt flavor. - little gem salad: this was honestly the best thing that we had! a pretty yummy caesar salad that was slightly tangy from the vinegar and lemon. - hanger steak skewer: meat was pretty tender and flavorful, and this was the best skewer out of the ones we ordered. - scallop skewer: the sichuan chili crunch sounded like a really yummy and unique idea, but the chili crunch ended up tasting very bitter to us and did not go well with the scallop - pork belly skewer: i didn't expect this to have a really sweet glaze since i didn't see it mentioned on the menu, but it was fine. i liked eating it with the rice and didn't mind the sweetness, but my friends were not a fan of how sweet it was. - maitake mushroom skewer: the mushroom was cooked well and the miso butter was good, but i feel like $7 for a mushroom skewer is a bit pricey. - spring onion pancake: we did not enjoy this at all :( i imagined it to be like a scallion pancake or korean green onion pancake, but we got a pancake with a mix of textures and flavors that didn't go well together. the pancake was crispy on the outside but really doughy on the inside, and the fish roe was salty and did not pair well with the pancake. we couldn't finish it bc we did not like the flavors at all :( - zero proof tidal wave: this was a unique mocktail, but i feel like $12 for a mocktail is a bit much LOL i really appreciated the service though and how kind all of the workers were! they gave us a lot of recommendations and explained the menu well and tried to make the environment very cozy and lively. i think the food overall just did not mesh well with my friend group.

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    Little Gem Salad: black vinegar caesar * preserved lemon * shallot confit * cured fresh peppercorns * bread crumb * smoked pecorino | $15
    Little Gem Salad: black vinegar caesar * preserved lemon * shallot confit * cured fresh peppercorns * bread crumb * smoked pecorino | $15
    Sophisticated bar and classy chandeliers
    Sophisticated bar and classy chandeliers
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    CHICKEN OYSTERS: Buttermilk brined thighs, tare sauce | $8ea
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    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We came here on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. Trying to get in for happy hour and we made it in…read moretime. The place wasn't busy at all. Plenty of indoor seating and a nice long bar. They have 3 nice size tvs too if you're wanting to watch some games. We sat at the bar and for sure thought we'd indulge in happy hour menu times but we saw photos of the Drive Thru Burger and could not resist ordering it. My friend and I split the burger. It was the perfect amount to share as well. The patties were so juicy and flavorful along with the sauce and the rest of the ingredients, it was definitely one of my fave burgers I've had in a while. I decided to try their espresso martini. Not bad at all. I asked for not to sweet and no cream, got exactly what I ordered. We ate for sure coming back to try the bread pudding dessert as well, one of my faves!

    #1 favorite brunch spot in OC! The food is TOP-NOTCH. Amazing options, great flavor, consistent…read morequality. When I say amazing...I mean AMAZING. I've had the Drive Thru burger, chicken and waffles, BTL, etc. and they were each some of the best food I've had in OC. Can't get over their French fries with the homemade ranch and the garlic aioli. Honestly committed to trying everything on the menu at some point this year. Service is also top-notch. Gabriel is the best waiter (you know they're good when you don't even want to call them waiter) I've ever had at any restaurant - he is so sweet, funny, and makes everyone feel genuinely cared for. I love that the restaurant is usually quiet and less busy because that means I don't have to wait to be seated, but I am genuinely SHOCKED. This is the type of place you expect to have a 3hr waiting list. Perhaps it's a matter of location. Perhaps they revamped their menu since some of the negative feedback. If you've tried this place and it wasn't your favorite, please give it another chance for brunch, it's fantastic! Can say enough great things about Social. BLESS YELP FOR HELPING ME FIND THIS GEM!

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    Wagyu Drive Thru Burger
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    Darkroom

    4.7
    (305 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$$$

    I've sung my praises about Darkroom before, and I'll do it again. I love Darkroom! I think it's the…read moreperfect spot for a nice dinner. It always has such a fun and well-executed menu. Here's what I got: Scallops - perfect starter. Foamed beef fat hollandaise?? Freaking bomb. Wagyu Tartare - YUM. This tartar sits on a fried potato pancake and is topped with a slice of green apple a a heap of shredded cheese. Honestly, such a fun bite with lots of textures. Pork Belly - OMG, this crispy pork belly had the most amazing, crunchy, fatty pork belly. It was served with a perfect thai inspired pea and radish salad. The salad was so good that I asked for an extra side of it! Charred Cabbage - so fun. I love the recent trend of charred cabbage, and this one was smoky and saucy. Zucchini Bread - I am so happy to see their zucchini bread as a staple menu item. I get it as dessert every time that I am here. It is the PERFECT bread. I also got their focaccia, but nothing too special to write about. Go for their zucchini bread if you want bread.

    Came to celebrate my birthday here. They recommended 2-3 dishes per person as portions are small…read more Best to come with a larger group of people if you want to try more dishes. We got the hamachi crudo, Wagyu tartare, scrambled egg agnolotti, the burger, pork tomahawk, and the focaccia. Everything was delicious. The only dish that fell flat for me personally was the pork tomahawk, one side was extremely fatty and the other side was really dry. The staff did ask if they could offer me something else or get some kind of different sauce for the dish but I didn't want to be a bother so we did keep the dish. The burger was great to try once, but I wouldn't get it again as it was really messy and the buns were really soggy due to it resting in the sauces. The highlight was the scrambled egg agnolotti, it had a really good depth of flavor without being overwhelmingly eggy. They also gave me dessert on the house which was lovely of them. I got the semifreddo and it was the perfect ending to the meal. The yogurt was creamy and the strawberry granita were super refreshing and light. I also loved the cornflakes on top which added as nice crunch to every bite. They have a rotating menu so I'm excited to try what else they got in the future!

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    Vinyl records playing.
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    Smoked tuna, beemster, trout roe, broccoli stem, lemon zest
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    4.7
    (645 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$$$

    Loved everything about this place!…read more Ambiance is casual and intimate, you're seated closely to fellow guests along a kitchen bar top where food is served family style and immediately after cooking. Wine pairings were generous and went very well with the food. Service was fantastic, you get descriptions of food from someone who genuinely loves what they do and the dishes they create.

    Stone counter seating for only 18 guests. Three chefs serving the things they are proud of while…read moreputting on a three-man show. I love their passion and enthusiasm, starting with their "freshest bread". The oven-to-plate brioche is a signature starter that reflects their values, their commitment to getting you the freshest food they can. The Greenest Salad goes so well with this, and all the veggies taste like they were just picked from the field. They procure many top-notch ingredients, and most of the preparation is simple so the food can speak for itself. My favorites from that night include the Mussels Croquetas which had beautiful bits of shellfish and a cream sauce that was to die for. They also made the first Paella I've ever liked, and their Lamb is the most delicious I've ever tasted. There is a dessert that I hope they never stop serving. The Kougin Amman ice cream sandwich is a genius pairing, especially because they just might make the best pastry in the world. I love the up close and personal approach, and the ingredients are incredible. A fun little splurge if you're in the area.

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    Chef Jason greeting the guests
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    Get ready for dinner
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