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    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Pozole
    Jami S.

    Such a fun place to go to for brunch. Fantastic food, drinks, and service! I loved the decor and how clean the restaurant is.

    Paloma Negra
    Diana G.

    This place is def fun with coworkers. Food is flavorful and usually comes out hot. Service is amazing our waiter made all of us laugh and enjoy the dinner more than just the company. Music and lights fill the air. It's awesome because birthdays and special occasions involve the entire restaurant with an MC announcement it was awesome... def recommend early check-in because after 5pm it's a wait out the door.

    Ruud N.

    Very nice! Our friends brought up this place to meet at although they're extremely familiar with Mexican food already. The restaurant looks welcoming and artsy, although the interior is quite dark for my 58-year old eyes. Keep that phone on and use the flashlight to read the menu! And YES, they offer Mexican Coca Cola which is such an improvement over the overly sweet US Coca Cola. A must have. Our margarita flight is lovely in presentation, color, although the tequila level seems a bit low... I love the lemony and cucumber ones in particular. Trio enchiladas are sumptuous, well prepped. The Mexican rice plus beans are a nice addition. My better half's quesabirria tacos are equally lovely in terms of texture, filling and shell strength (none of the sissy stuff that tears easily). Only one thing, there's very little heat in any of the dishes, including the salsa. Also the salt content is quite low which for a high blood guy is appreciated..... but for taste I'd expect a bit more. Just an FYI to ask for salt when needed and the restaurant offers small packets.

    Albóndigas Soup
    Kim M.

    Pretty long time to get food & to get check but other than that the food was fairly good . The asada ( not shown ) was really tasty. Not hanging fresh brewed ice tea is always a bummer for me & but to most people that's not a big deal .

    A K.

    Pretty bomb food was solid, service was solid. Just a little pricey but still it was poppin and solid food! Free Chips and Salsa on arrival. Wet burrito with shrimp was bangin they celebrate birthdays and have a dj I think

    Apple Chimichanga
    Raven R.

    Came here for lunch. The place has a fun and vibrant vibe! I wish we could have gone at night to fully enjoy the ambiance. The staff is really nice and we were seated right away. We ordered a margarita flight, then got asada and chicharon tacos, and asada fajitas for our entrees. To finish the meal on a sweet note, we ordered the apple chimichanga for dessert. Margarita Flight- The presentation is so cute and they start by lighting the board on fire. The flight comes with pepino, guava, jamaica, and chamoyada. I appreciate the range of flavors and they were all tasty. The pepino was my favorite, it was sweet and refreshing. Asada Taco- Love the house made corn tortilla! The asada was juicy and tender. It had a lovely flavor and I appreciate the generous amount of filling. Chicharon Taco- Pork belly tender with a light crisp on the skin. It was seasoned to perfection. Asada Fajitas- I love the extra smoky char brought on by the sizzling platter. It was served on a bed of onions, tomatoes, bellpeppers, and mushrooms. Apple Chimichanga- The apple filling had a delightful amount of cinnamon sugar. The shell was warm and crisp. The whipped cream and vanilla ice cream provided a nice contrast and tied the flavors together. Great experience overall!

    QUESA BIRRIA TACOS: 3 crispy cheese tacos - slow braised beef - lime onions - avocado - cilantro - consommé
    Chris G.

    We landed here before a concert at the Honda Center because everything closer to the venue was absolutely packed, and honestly, that turned out to be a win. We've been to Kalaveras locations before and enjoy the brand, and this location delivered exactly what we expected. One thing you can count on with Kalaveras is consistency: similar vibe, similar menu, and a similar high-energy experience no matter which location you visit. The Orange spot is no different. The interior is vibrant and lively, with bold colors and neon accents that immediately set the mood. It's festive, upbeat, and a fun place to kick off a night out before a show. Food-wise, we were very happy. The birria tacos were flavorful, rich, and satisfying (see picture), exactly what you want when you're hungry and gearing up for a concert. I also enjoyed the house burrito, which was a hit and easily holds its own among the many options on the menu. All in all, great food, a fun atmosphere, and a solid alternative when the area around Honda Center is slammed. We'd absolutely do it again. For the record, this is maybe 5 minutes from the Honda Center.

    Expired business license.
    George B.

    This place has delicious food, but their customer service could really improve. My wife and I placed an online order to eat during lunch break from work. We were given a time frame of 12:50-1:10 to pick the food up. We got there at 1:10 and did not receive our food until about 1:35. I could tell they were giving us the run around when I asked why it was taking so long when they only had 3 customers in the restaurant! If it was busy, I understand but it wasn't! We spent almost half of our lunch break just waiting for the food. RIDICULOUS!! And this has also happened to other co workers. Our mistake for not believing them. Also, this place had an expired business license. This location doesn't seem to be well organized. Do yourself a favor, and take the drive to a different location if you really want food from here.

    Jenny P.

    Atrocious parking aka find a place to park in another plaza nearby or risk being towed by parking next door. Came for our friend's birthday and the environment was super lively + the servers helped make the experience memorable by bringing out our friend's cake and a sign. However, the food is overpriced with these pollo and asada tacos being around ~$13.

    On Sunday, July 5th I had a reservation with a large group of family and friends. We love coming here so often that I decided to celebrate the day of my birthday here. The service was great as always, we got our drinks and our food in a timely manner and our server did a great job on taking care of us. We all ordered about the same food which consisted of steak, shrimp, enchiladas, rice and beans. Mind you we skipped breakfast because we already know how filling these food portions are including the appetizers. We all shared and passed food around so we would all try the food here. Soon after my son got up and rushed to the bathroom, when he came back he said one of the tacos didn't taste good and made him sick. We honestly didn't think much of it. My husband who was sitting next to me also ended up rushing to the restroom. He said he had a sour after taste in his mouth of his food. They both ended up going twice to the restroom during our sitting. You can check the cameras if you'd like to confirm this. I didn't want to be upset on my birthday and honestly didn't say anything. The next morning we woke up in chills sweating and sick. We all kept running to the restroom. I knew this wasn't normal because we don't ever get sick like this. I called every one that attended and I was embarrassed to ask if they had also gotten sick. I came to find that 6 of them had also felt sick because of the food. We all live in different cities including San Bernardino, Oceanside, Chino, and Santa Ana. For us to have gotten sick after eating here was not a coincidence we feel like something wasn't right. I called on Monday and spoke to a General Manager named Omar. I told him about our experience and he listened and said that this was something that has NEVER happened at this location. I was disappointed and embarrassed because I brought so many people here to celebrate with me. If the food would have been terrific this would not be an issue whatsoever. I told him I would like some kind of compensation because this is not okay. I paid in cash and with card I said if they want to keep the cash and tip it's fine with me but at least reimburse my card payment. He agreed and said he would make things right and would call me later on that night or the next morning. I honestly appreciate him being human and listening to what I had to say. I didn't receive a call so I called. The staff said he was very busy and would call me back. I ended up getting a call back shortly by a man named Luis. First, he sounded like he was very busy because of all the street and background noise. He sounded very rushed like he just wanted to get this call out the way. He said you were calling about the food quality here or something. I responded with Hi Luis, the reason for my call is.. and I proceeded to explain. He kept cutting me off and talking over me before I even finished talking Not listening or letting me share what I had to say. He sounded very sarcastic and mocking and said that now the insurance would be taking over this investigation and they would also take care of all the hospital bills and expenses. I didn't mention a hospital stay, thankfully our sickness didn't get severe that we needed to go to the hospital we were able to take care of it at home. I said thankfully right now we're all doing a lot better, but my son is still throwing ... and he cuts me off to say well I'm not a doctor so I can't tell you what it is idk...I didn't say he was. He was very rude and made it seem like it was just about money saying how hard everyone works here and they just can't be giving refunds to anyone who calls. For someone from corporate, like he claims to be you do not speak this way and if you don't have time to speak or listen please do not make a call. It was very upsetting talking with him. unfortunately I did have a terrible experience at my favorite place and this is the treatment I received for speaking up. As a regular customer, this is not okay it's not right. I understand the insurance is what the restaurant is using and that's perfectly fine but treating customers this way is not. Just because I asked for compensation a partial reimbursement due to us throwing up everything we ate and paid for. Again, we are all from different areas and this was the one thing we all ate the same it is very clear that it was this that made us sick. It's now been 3 weeks and no insurance company or management has contacted me like he said they would due to the investigation that had begun the day I called. I'd really appreciate hearing back from you. The restaurant has all my information.

    Aracely M.

    I actually really enjoyed. I have gone during the day for happy hr and i have gone at night so i think it's a cool place

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    Irma Patricia B.

    It wasn't my idea to come here, my friend saw it while driving by and said it looked like a cool spot! We got here yesterday, I was floored! Not only is it beautiful, it has very good ambience, very fun and an overall wonderful experience! I loved it!! There were at least 3 people celebrating their birthdays, they bring you a skull that sparkles and lights up beautifully! It is sooo beautiful! Music is great, who doesn't like peso pluma? The atmosphere is amazing, full bar and plenty of seating available! Food was great and prices were okay. They have a beautiful full bar and the staff is great! I highly recommend!

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    Jessica M.

    All the food was really good. My husband and I shared this plate and we still had left overs. Very friendly staff

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    First timers and rosie was amazing the food was very delicious and the service was great we will be back

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    Place is great to drink at and listen to music. Food is awful. This is the second one I've been to.

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    Do taco Tuesday specials apply all day or 3-7pm M-F only (same as HH)?

    Taco Tuesday special is all day!

    Is the kitchen open all night?

    As far as I know yes being going there for months now. Highly recommended

    Is there piña coladas on the menu?

    yes they have them, very expensive in fact!

    Do they have a Brunch Buffet and if they do how much is it?

    Yes, it is $40 for adults and $19.99 for kids.

    Kid friendly for dinner?

    I think lunch would be a more comfortable time. Dinner time seems to be louder, dark and lots of people celebrating birthdays with shots.

    Do you have any taco tuesday specials?

    Yes they do. $3.50 each taco (only certain tacos not all)

    I can't find a menu linked to Yelp. do you offer vegan options?

    Do you guys offer brunch? If so are there any specials on drinks?

    Yes they do but it's sort of a different type of brunch you may not be use to. I would recommend anyone is interested to go and check this place out before you take a large party. It's a different type of place. It's good but different. As in… 

    Hi, do you accept reservations?

    Do they charge for parking in their lot?

    No but it's small

    Esta abierto hoy?

    On main before Chapman yes. Santa Ana/orange location.

    Can you make reservations in advance at this location?

    Yes! No reservations on Friday or Saturday night after 4pm though. Only Walk ins. If you call ahead, they'll try their best to accommodate but they won't make a reservation.

    Is this family friendly?

    If you go during the day .. yes nights are a little crazy and loud would not recommend.

    How many ways do they let you split a check for large parties?

    As many ways as you like

    Do they have Happy Hour?

    Yes 3-7 M-F

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    $$$

    Food: Chili Crunch Burrata - roasted chili jam, hot honey chili crunch, crispy onion, pickled…read moreshallot, Chinese donut; Marinated Cucumber - vinegar dressing, garlic, chili, sesame; Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken - free-range chicken, Sichuan chili sauce, Chinese celery, scallion, salted peanut; Cheung Fun (Shrimp Rice Roll); Steamed Cod with Black Bean Sauce - scallion, giner, chili, soy, jasmine rice; Beef Chow Fun - wide rice noodle, baby bok choy, red onion, bean sprouts, sesame; Stir-fried Ong Choy with Garlic; Pineapple Butter Cake - fresh pineapple, butter toffee, shortcake crumble, vanilla ice cream; EVERY DISH WAS SUPERB!!! BUT MY FAVORITE WAS CHILI CRUNCH BURRATA because of the texture and balance of the spice with cheese and the donut was perfect!!! Service: great, friendly service; helpful in recommending dishes for first timers Design: interiors is beautifully designed in a contemporary style with beautiful patterned tiled accent floors, black wood accents, central bar feature with counter seating, plenty of banquette & table seating, screened off "room-within-a-room" area Overall: if you want great Chinese-Vietnamese style dishes in a beautifully-designed environment, then then I highly recommend this place!!!

    QUA is by far one of my favorite kei concepts to date. the floor plan is impressive with an upscale…read moredesign concept that features high ceilings and design choices that are perfectly decided to feel modern and warm, without feeling cold. the ambiance is definitely one of the factors that make this place worth it. it is a gorgeous spot to bring out of town friends or a great go-to for special occasions when you need that "wow" factor at a reasonable price. the food was also brilliant and you can tell a lot of love and planning went into the bar/drinks as well. i also want to give a special shout out to the great and attentive staff who made our dining experience feel extra special!

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    Fan Tuan, available in 3 different variations.
    Fan Tuan, available in 3 different variations.
    General Tso's Chicken Wings
    General Tso's Chicken Wings
    Crab Roe Noodles

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    Crab Roe Noodles
    Anepalco

    Anepalco

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    13 years in business
    Free parking

    Anepalco has been a fixture in Orange for quite a while, but this was my first visit since they…read morerefreshed the space. The added greenery and updated aesthetic give it a different feel now. For a moment, you forget you're sitting in Orange County. It feels more like a restaurant you'd stumble across in Mexico City than one tucked along Main Street. The premium tacos are the kind of thing that make conversation stop for a minute. Rich, deeply flavored meats piled onto a tortilla with beans, salsa, and cilantro. Messy and satisfying. The green sauce chilaquiles are outstanding. Bright, tangy, and packed with flavor, topped with eggs that turn the whole thing into something greater than the sum of its parts. The guava French toast is pure excess in the best possible way. Sweet, sticky, indulgent, and completely worth ordering. The only disappointment was the Café de Olla. It never quite found the warmth, spice, or depth that makes the drink special. Still, this is a kitchen that knows what it's doing. Come hungry, expect to spend a little money, and leave with no regrets.

    Great service, subpar food. Guess it's part of it being attached to a hotel, should have known, in…read moretourist area of orange I think. Very salty, not too much flavor ironically, looks good but kind of bland. I went in thinking it was a mexican/french fusion so expectations should be different vs if it was a very authentic mexican food place which is fine! But the quality actually is not worth eating/ordering. The drinks I thought were good but I'm not a drinks person so don't trust my opinion there if you are a cocktail connoisseur. LOL

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    Wagyu beef tacos topped with savory beans, creamy Oaxaca cheese, zesty pico de gallo salsa, and fresh chopped chives.
    Wagyu beef tacos topped with savory beans, creamy Oaxaca cheese, zesty pico de gallo salsa, and fresh chopped chives.
    Enchiladas Rojas with chicken tinga.
    Enchiladas Rojas with chicken tinga.
    Tropical Guava French Toast with Toasted Coconut and Nance Syrup, and Powdered Sugar

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    Tropical Guava French Toast with Toasted Coconut and Nance Syrup, and Powdered Sugar
    Sonder

    Sonder

    4.3
    (215 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Sonder was amazing. We really enjoyed their creative menu and everything we ate was delicious. My…read morefavorite would be the pork belly skewer. It was fatty, juicy, and had a slight charred taste. All dishes ordered were done really well. The vibes were fun and upbeat. I really appreciated the design and interior decor of the dining room. Deeper in you will find more seating, the bar, and a live DJ! Service was good. it was a little slow at times but I understand it was a busy night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great spot for a night out with friends or date night :-)

    We came here to try this place out. From the photos, the food dishes look different and tasty, so…read morehad to come. The restaurant is located in Santa Ana Downtown; it is a town that is pretty rundown. Many retail locations are closed, and the area is not as hype as before. You can see homeless people just hanging out nearby. Once we walked in, the place is well-decorated with unique pieces of Asian decor. There is a DJ area and towards the back of the restaurant is a large size Bar. The Menu has a combination of Southeast Asian dishes, and some Japanese skewers. We ordered a bunch of skewers and a cold appetizer. Everything came out perfect. The flavors were exciting and the meats from the skewers were tender and full of flavor. Loved the scallops. The Hanger Steak was so tender as well. This place really exceeded my expectations. The dishes are unique in flavor and portions were adequate. All the dishes hit the spot. We will definitely be back to dine again.

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    Sophisticated bar and classy chandeliers
    Sophisticated bar and classy chandeliers
    Pork Belly: mustard * black vinegar * thai basil * chives * side of rice | $8
    Pork Belly: mustard * black vinegar * thai basil * chives * side of rice | $8
    CHICKEN OYSTERS: Buttermilk brined thighs, tare sauce | $8ea

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    CHICKEN OYSTERS: Buttermilk brined thighs, tare sauce | $8ea

    Kalaveras - mexican - Updated August 2026

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