I came here looking for something delicious to eat, and I was amazed with the way chorizo tasted, and it says spicy and spicy and it's medium is medium. I also like the beef jerky that I have for Lee. I like the spicy one but the regular is also good. The service was fast and the prices are reasonable. I say the place is small and easy to miss but surely a good find. read more

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Another visit, another trip to Ochoas. A staple that can't be missed, and now they also have medium Al pastor chorizo! Worth the drive every single time--yum! read more

Small local carniceria selling spicy chorizo if you are familiar with that- authentic to Mexico! They don't sell much of anything but else or other meat products but will definitely return for their chorizo. The girl could have been friendlier, it would help this small business get repeat customers. She was very dry and not welcoming. read more

Used to be their neighbors back in the early 00s and it's crazy to see now they have and own a family operated business, same taste, quality, and friendly service, also amazing taste and reminds me of home . read more

My family has been buying Ochoa's chorizo since back in my high school days when we would pick it up from the front of their house. The family was always amazing and the. Current store has continued to carry in a legacy of great service. The store is definitely representative of the community and there is always a welcome feeling. I will continue to come to this shop for the foreseeable future. read more

Horrible service, the young people at the counter don't acknowledge you when you walk in. An older person from the back area was the one to greet me. My family and I have been customers since before Ochoa's had stores. Too bad, I know several people that this has happened too. read more

Best chorizo !! This place was recommended by a friend from Michoacán and I men he was right this chorizo is so good a perfect balance of fat and meat. I highly recommended this place when you are looking for chorizo for your carne asada or just for a chorizo breakfast. read more

It is my pleasure to share with my fellow Yelpers the best chorizo spot in Santa Ana. I stopped by recently because I was craving green chorizo. If you've never tried green chorizo please give it a chance because it is sooooo good. The old saying, "Looks can be deceiving" comes to mind because our minds are trained to think meat with the hue of red (in reality it's not btw) so when we think green meat we think to ourselves, "it's not good". This chorizo is green because of the various green goodness that goes into making this fyi. I'm not sure of their recipe but it could be green chiles, tomatillos, cilantro etc My fiancé & his family had never tried green chorizo & I decided to make them breakfast & they all loved it! We also picked up some of t red chorizo too & it was delicious. Overall the chorizo is a 5/5 & the staff is very friendly. read more

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This is a hidden little gem! I decided to stop by the burger spot right next door and while we waited, we decided to walk around since we had to wait outside due to the times and whatnot; As we turn, there is this little shop next door that specializes in chorizo. They have different flavors and levels of spicyness I chose the medium level and it didn't disappoint! overall, you should try this because, that cacique chorizo in the tube from the store is far from reality read more

My friend brought me some chorizo, salsa and al pastor and everything was delicious thank you Mark.

They make a green chorizo here that is SUPERB ! However I do not believe this business still exists. read more

October 1 11:30 ,,, my last time getting anything on this place ,,, I got home and I started cooking,,, im not exaggerating 10 super long hairs in the chorizo how can that happen never coming back again,,,, read more

Great flavors! Love the different flavors of chorizo! None of them are anything like what you'll find in stores! I don't buy from them all the time, but anytime I want to share some amazing mexican food with friends this is one of my stops! read more

We tried the chipotle and the green mild chorizo . Different and it was good . Great customer service fresh. read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - outside of store - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I was near Ochoa's on Thursday, 5/30/2024 and went there to get my green chorizo fix. The green chorizo is excellent. It was $12 and well worth it. It is a must try if you haven't tried it. Support small businesses! read more

If you are on the hunt for some quality handcrafted chorizo, this place is worth going out of your way to get some. It's a small family run store that only sells chorizo. That's not a business model I would bet on but they are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm so what does that tell you? They sell several different kinds in both bulk and stick form. The bulk is $4.00 lb and the 1 meter long sticks run about $8.50. The have green chorizo that gets its color from Serrano peppers. All the sausage is ultra lean and super flavorful. Don't forget to stop by Cabanas Tacos that's parked on the corner for some mind blowing tacos before you leave. read more

If you love real chorizo home made like your Nanna and Tatta used to make you when you were younger then this this the place absolutely amazing taste !!!!! read more

Best chorizo in town, many options to choose from, they even have vegan options it seems the place is always clean and the staff are always ready to help. read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Store front - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

When you buy the chorizo here you will never go back to buying store bought. This place is small and kind of hidden but so worth it. read more

This is a very simple place but with excellent chorizo!! I got the chipotle and the mild pork chorizo. The chorizo are flavorful but not greasy very easy to cook with. read more

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Ochoa's Chorizo is a small little store located in Santa Ann. Most unlocals wouldn't even know it's there. As soon as you open the door to Ochoa's the aroma of chorizo fills your sense of smell. I personally couldn't wait to get home to put some on the stove. Ochoa's specializes in chorizo. They have a few chorizo links to choose from depending on how spicy you would like it, of course if you know me I don't do spicy, so I got the original chorizo. They have a few other items also like some flour tortillas some homemade green and red salsa the young girl told me it was homemade also I think milk a few drinks, very small little store so not a lot of items to choose from but if you're going to a Ochoa's more than likely you're going there for their Chorizo. One think to keep in mind is they sale the whole link which is 2lbs according to the young girl at the register. Once home I cut up a few potatoes and put some chorizo in there wow the Chorizo was really good. Every tasty. I even toasted a few corn tortillas on the good old Mexican comal and I cut a small link of chorizo and had me a little Chorizo taquito to go along with my Chorizo papas. read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Front of the store and nonspicy chorizo - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This the the best chorizo you will ever have. If anyone ever says any differently, they either haven't had it or they're lying to you. Be prepared for all other chorizo to be ruined, almost inedible after having the crack that is ochoas chorizo. read more

Hands down. Best chorizo if your not in Mexico. Not greasy. Grilled, chopped or mixed with food. Either way it's GOOD read more

Psst! Come over here, I'm going to let you in on a 35 year-plus old Santa Ana semi-secret. You listening? Ochoa's Chorizo (Longaniza, if that's what you are accustomed to calling it). What never heard of it? I could have tucked this one way back in the head where my greedy senses take refuge, but I'm a firm believer in sharing the knowledge; especially when it helps small business owners who my family has done business with for a LOOOOOONG time. Huevos con chorizo, tacos de chorizo, burritos de chorrizo, chorizo y papas, tortas de chorizo were HUGE hits at the various family restaurants in great part because of the Ochoa Chorizo. About the Chorizo This is NOT some link of meat that is going to disintegrate in the pan or on the flame, leaving you with salted meat crumbs for your chorizo creation. This is NOT a link of grease that will have your eggs swimming and drowning in misery; later hammering, punching, clawing and kicking on the way out. This is NOT some weird-colored, packaged sausage preserved with a ton of spices from your local grocery store; how can something with so much spice be so bland?? This IS a kitchen and BBQ dream, treat, delight, (enter more mouthwatering adjectives here). Right off the grill, nothing else needed and pop it into your mouth; your tongue and mouth gets a little burnt, but do you care? Nope, it's worth it! Cost: $6.50 per link. The links the are big; you will not be getting stiffed . They are uncooked and come in three varieties of spiciness: regular, medium and hot. You can play it safe and get the "regular", but don't be afraid - the hot isn't going to burn off your taste buds so don't be a baby and try it. I have never been to the store, since my family has been picking up the real hot links at their home (before the recent store location) for more years then I have been alive. Now that's loyalty. So that is why i can honestly say, "No other chorizo shall willingly touch my mouth"; yes jokesters, no other kind of chorizo. I'm man enough to admit, I love me some real good Ochoa's Chorizo in my mouth. Now go buy your fill for your next party and having people ask you, "Where the hell did you get this?" read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Look Mom, NO DRIPPING MESS! - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Chorizo con huevos, chorizo con frijoles, tacos de chorizo, the list can go on, and on. What I'm trying to say, chorizo anything from Ochoas is finger licking good. Regardless of how it's cooked the chorizo will maintain its flavor and spoil our taste buds. The chorizo at Ochoas is always freshly made and I'm almost positive it contains little to no preservatives. The chorizo is meant to be eaten fresh and storing it for more than two days wouldn't be wise. Honestly though, who could resist having it that long and not eating it? With all the variety of chorizo it becomes difficult to order just one. They have chicken, pork (red & green) and their newest addition is vegetarian friendly because it's SOYrizo. If deciding between the different options is a difficult choice just order one of each. I would recommend ordering half a meter of each and throwing them on the grill for a quick taste testing meal. Half a meter runs for $3.50 meaning, with a $10 bill you can have enough food to feed an entire family. read more

By fat the best Chorizo! The green is our favorite. They are a family owned business that takes pride in what they do. Their stores are kept very clean. read more

I am so glad to see that the Ochoas opened a store after years and years of selling it from their home. Now you don't need to know a guy who knows a guy to get in on some of this high quality, amazingly tasty chorizo. Don't be thrown off by the humble look of the establishment - the store opened very recently. Come in, the family run staff is very friendly. When you buy chorizo at the supermarket and cook it in a pan, it melts because it's mostly grease. The product that Ochoa's is selling is all high quality beef. They have two choices - regular or spicy. Be warned, the spicy is really hot, but it burns so good! You can incorporate it into any number of dishes to instantly turn them from bland to grand! Stop by when you have an opportunity and I'm sure you'll be hooked! It's in the small shopping lot behind McDonald's and the CVS parking lot, on Warner. People drive here from as far as San Diego (I've heard) to get these links because no others will do. Find out why! read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place is great for chorizo. My father was buying chorizo from here for years and now I make the drive to get chorizo atleast a couple times a month. read more

Behold... The best chorizo in Orange County (and they ain't lying). I've tried so many and their chorizo is the best. Also, the chorizo is not overly greasy. Love this place. Support family businesses! read more

Bomb!!!! I will definitely return to purchase more!!! There's plenty of chorizo options; even soyrizo! Customer service is great and prompt! read more

By far the best Chorizo in town! Amazingly almost no fat like other chorizos. Flavors is just right. I'm very impressed and drive from LA just to buy their product! Yes! It's "that Good" the spicy is really spicy, the mild has flavor and anyone even the ones that gets spiced up just by looking at chili or too much ketchup!! In other words, it is. It's not spicy at all. Go! Go now Nd buy your Chorizo! read more

great service, fresh made chorizo. They have different spice levels. They also have in sausage or loose. Its always great for tacos or for scrambled eggs. read more

Looks very legit. Only place that sells chorizo verde! Meat shop. Few choices Chorizo, spicy chorizo, chorizo verde, chipotle, and mild chicken Friendly staff. read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Chorizo verde!!! - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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My favorite chorizo in OC. It's full of flavor and in perfect options. Loose or in links. What I love about this place is that the owners take pride in people and their values. My friends are vegan so their vegan chorizo here is the best! I have nothing but good things to say. I highly recommend! read more

Buy and eat Chorizo from Northgate, El Super and Superior markets. They are all good and ok. When you have a chance go to Ochoas's and try the no-picoso (not hot) Chorizo and taste the next level of Chorizo. Delicious not at all greasy this Chorizo has the magic mix of pork and spices that takes it to the "special level". Special level for me means, it's Friday and I am buying my Chorizo because Saturday morning I am going to fry some potatoes and mix in my Chorizo and drop a pile (with fresh Salsa) in the middle of an x-large tortilla and watch football with an ice cold beer AYYYYYYHA. Ochoa's Chorizo is worth the drive! Enjoy read more

We've been buying chorizo here for years. We typically buy by the pound loose and this time had to buy the links. The person at the counter insisted that the links that they charge more than double the amount were 2 pounds each. We asked for 8 pounds and were given 4 links again being told that they were 2 pounds each. We were not happy to pay more for the links as we prefer the loose meat, but we bought it as we needed it. Upon arriving home, we weighed each link and it turns out that they're about 1.5 pound each. We only got about 6 pounds of meat instead of the 8 pounds we were told we were getting and paid for. Their prices keep going up and we're fine paying for their product, but definitely feel ripped off and very upset. Make sure they weigh the meat before buying it as you are not getting what you paid for. Not only did we pay more per pound, but were short 2 pounds of meat that we paid for. Very disappointing. Don't blindly trust them and make sure you're getting what you pay for. read more

I started going when they had just opened: great chorizo. But now it's horrible, there's a lot of bad meat in it. Not the same (save you're time, don't come here) read more

The Best Chorizo in the OC...!!!!! All the flavors are great. My favorite is the medium spicy. They also sell salsa aswell. Definitely recommend to try it. read more

The chorizo is great! But they ripp me off! The price per pound is $3.75 or $8.00 per meter (?) supposedly 2lbs. I got 1 meter paid $8.40 then I asked them to weight it and it was 1.6 Lbs! Should have been $ 6.40 !! It takes away from the wonderful chorizo taste! The girl at the counter had no answer when I asked why! I won't go back! Also you have to know I drove from San Diego cause someone I loved raved about this product! I wanted to test it. :( read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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My husband and I have been driving from San Diego to Ochoa's for the last several years, ever since we learned about green chorizo! YUM! At the time there was no place to score green chorizo in San Diego County so we started heading north. This place absolutely makes the best green, mild red, and spicy red chorizo and they are not at all greasy like the traditional Mexican chorizo. We buy a bunch at a time and keep them in the freezer year-round to use in a million different ways. Simply.The.Best. read more

Ochoa's Chorizo - Green crack - Specialty Food Near Me - Santa Ana, California