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    Rafael's Kitchen

    4.6 (400 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Santa Ana burrito
    Ashley U.

    Favorite place to get breakfast in south coast metro area. Always get the Santa Ana burrito and an iced latte. Love that it's both a restaurant and coffee shop so you can just stop by for a coffee. The coffee flavors change seasonally and my favorite was a blueberry one. Service is great they are always so nice and food comes out fast. Coffee can get backed up sometimes. They have a patio and on a sunny day it's so nice to sit out there to enjoy the good weather. Only complaint is that parking can be a little difficult since the validation never seems so work in the lot across the street. Will have to try the lot behind that you pay for.

    Alexis G.

    My family and I love coming to Rafael's for brunch. The food is always so yummy along with their beverages from mad coffee. The mango coconut matcha was so delicious. A special thank you to Isabella for her friendly service! We can't wait to be back.

    Strawberry stuffed French toast.
    Rhona G.

    While traveling through the area, enjoyed some breakfast at Rafael's kitchen. They have a nice dog friendly patio. The patio is lovely especially on a gorgeous cool sunny morning. We initially thought the kiosk was to order but is actually for takeout. Ari was friendly and helpful to direct us to the patio to be seated. Service is quick and efficient. The service and ambiance are a 5/5 rating. We enjoyed the strawberry stuffed French toast combination with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. Of course, the mint tea went well with the meal. The French toast was quite a large portion with two large bread slices with more than enough cream, though a good amount of strawberry slices. Maple syrup was not really needed because of sweetness of the strawberries. Of course, this is personal preference as I would have preferred the slices half the French toast thickness with a bit more crispness in the toast and less cream. The eggs were nicely scrambled and the turkey sausage was just right. This meal rating 4/5. Overall 4.5 rating, in summary an indulgent meal enjoyed on a lovely morning.

    Adrian L.

    Ordered on the kiosk which was smooth and got my food in like 10-15 min. I got the Santa Ana burrito w/ sausage & bacon and the Belgian Waffle Combo (keyword lol). Got home ready to eat and realized they only gave me the waffle and burrito, no eggs or bacon that come with the combo. Had to call back just to get the rest of what I already paid for. Isaac handled it well, apologized and threw in a pastry so props to him, but it shouldn't have got to that point. Food was good but the prices hit different when you're not getting everything you ordered lol. Burrito is $18 before any add-ons, I added bacon which brought it to $20, and the waffle ended up at $30 after adding Nutella, fruit and choc chips -- each add-on is $3 btw. The wild part is they charge $3 for chocolate chips, same price as banana or strawberries. It was like 10 choc chips I get charging more for add-ons such as the fruit but that one was a stretch. Overall the food was solid but they gotta work on sending out complete orders. Good customer service though, respectful and helpful.

    Amazing food and great service from John !! :) I definitely recommend this place!! :)

    Chicken piccata, spicy vodka, calamari
    Rose H.

    What a cute little casual lunch spot! I love a sit down that's laid back and this spot is exactly that. We sat outside for a couple of hours in their comfy couches and had a delicious meal. I got the chicken piccata (12/10) and my friend had the spicy vodka (9/10). I just wish the spicy vodka was more spicy. Calamari was also delicious ! It's very affordable for a sit down lunch place, pasta dish was $20? And came with delicious garlic bread. My ube matcha was also really yummy and I love that it's connected to Mad Coffee. Parking is validated in the area across the street, just know your plate!

    Claudia was friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. Everything came out quickly, and you can really taste the quality ingredients. Definitely a great breakfast spot. Highly recommend can't wait to come back! Free parking with validation inside the restaurant

    Vanilla Latte
    Maryam A.

    Such a cute spot whether you want to eat or just grab coffee. Loved the outdoor seating area. Food was great and everyone working there is so friendly. There's something on the menu for everyone. My kids loved the waffles. I loved the eggs with basterma meat, literally the most perfect combination and the bread with it too ( chefs kiss). Lox bagel was great too!

    Lisa K.

    The restaurant is in an office building area and adjacent to a coffee shop. Parking is validated by the restaurant if you park in the garage on the back side of Rafael's Kitchen. They have a small indoor seating area and also a beautiful patio. Since it was a nice day outside, there were plenty of folks visiting on a Saturday with their dogs which was nice to see. Ordered the pastrami sandwich which was very delicious and the mixed green salad was also very fresh without the dressing being overpowering. The service is very quick, but also never felt rushed out of there as my friend and I were catching up with a friend. Had no idea this place even existed in the Santa Ana business area but glad Yelp helped guide us to it.

    Hye Jin L.

    We had a little trouble with parking, but the food and service were excellent. Especially our server, Kenya -- she was incredibly kind, and her warm smile made us feel so welcome. We would definitely come back again!

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    Very friendly, good portions. We sat outside for brunch and got pancakes, eggs and coffee

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    Amazing service and great food. Claudia was so attentive and nice! Such a pleasure. I will be back.

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    13 hours ago

    Ari was helpful and food was amazing! Will definitely come back. Cesar salad was amazing

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    5 days ago

    Very good food and coffee. Ari was so pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this place

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    Claudia was so nice and attentive, we came from out of town and she made up feel very welcome and at home.

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    We had a great experience at Rafael's Kitchen. The food was delicious. .Our server John is amazing. Thank you for the hospitality.

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    Incredible breakfast--the chilaquiles are superb. Kenya was the sweetest server. Sit outside for the nice breeze.

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    What lot do you validate parking for?

    Yes we do

    Is bottomless mimosas all day?

    Yes all day everyday

    Is there a bar with tvs?

    It's more of a café situation with a coffee bar inside. They serve mimosas at brunch and wine, I think.

    Is there bottomless mimosas?

    YES! I think it's about $22 for bottomless mimosas! My fave food items are the eggs benedict, waffle and buffalo wings. :)

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    Bari Pasta & Pizza

    Bari Pasta & Pizza

    4.2(967 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    This place is discount friendly for Chapman students. I was able to get a handful of discounts from…read morethis location. I was able to get my food in a short period of time. I'm glad that this place doesn't take their customers'orders too long. The food here tastes like the meals from Zito's pizza in the Orange Circle. This place is kind of small and I don't mind it. The workers are kind and I even asked if I could get a bag so that I could give my pizza bunnies to my younger brother. My brother absolutely loves the taste of the pizza bunnies I offered him. I'm also excited to be going to the Fullerton location shortly after that location opens. I can't wait to try out the food there next to the Barnes and Nobles.

    We typically order from Bari at least twice a month if not more. It's really our go to for…read moregatherings, pasta nights, and have referred to so many friends. We placed a catering order for a birthday celebration. One dish, pasta primavera, is described as "angel hair, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, basil, olive oil, garlic. This dish we have ordered many many times, specifically because we have people with tomato acidity concerns. This dish came doused in marinara sauce. When we called Bari, they claimed it's because we ordered a side of meatballs. The meatball was a side dish! Why would you change our entire order for a side dish? What if my order was fettuccine Alfredo with a side of meatballs?! Also maybe call us to explain? Bari offered a $25 store credit. Would you order again if a restaurant handles your food order as such, never acknowledging the error? So no I don't want a store credit. We asked for a credit card chargeback, they denied it. We asked for the credit in cash, denied. Basically said too bad take it or leave it. Look. The dish was made wrong. I'm not even requesting a full refund on a $150 order. We accepted a tiny $25 for a totally wrong dish. You can't just pull $25 out of your pocket to fix the error? Oh and they blamed that it was our fault to not deal with it the day of. When we had 100+ people at the event. Not cool guys.

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    Mongiello's Pizza & Wings - Garlic Cheesy Bread

    Mongiello's Pizza & Wings

    4.4(222 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    We usually order food from this spot whenever we go to Twisted Tiki which is in the same…read moremarketplace. Mongiello's has pizza, wings, and a few other miscellaneous items. The same space is shared with Tacompadre, and we ordered items from both menus at once at the register. We ordered our food to go to take to TT, but there is also a common dining area in the center of the market. I had the 9" Mighty Meaty pizza ($9.99) which is topped with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and pepperoncini peppers. The crust had a medium thickness, and was baked well. It tasted great with all of the meats on it, and I liked the addition of the pepperoncinis. I think this was a great value for ten bucks. You can also get a 12" pizza for $17.99. The staff member was friendly, and our food from both places was ready pretty quickly.

    Pizza was mid, definitely overpriced for the size…read more Wings were not it, tasted like the oil they used was old or burnt or something, we got the hot and garlic parm and both tasted off. The hot wasn't even spicy. Pizza was like I said mid, it's really hard to suck at pizza, cooked well not burnt but just overpriced for what you get. The service was fine, and atmosphere was cool, played some fun songs, music Irish music what?!? lol. A separate coffee bar and Mexican food also inside. But sadly not the spot.

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    Marco's Pizza

    Marco's Pizza

    4.5(159 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    After finding Marco's pizza, no other pizza can hold a light to it. It has seriously ruined me to…read morethe generic places we used to go to like Little Caesars in Domino's or Pizza Hut. Marcos has amazing pizza that is super fresh and the ingredients and everything seems to be made with Care. I literally come at least once a week and it's so close to my house. It's dangerous! There is no seating in the actual pizza place. There's only a little bench for waiting for your pizza, but it's very cozy and cute. I love coming in to see the workers cause they're always very friendly and I swear most of them just know my name and number by now with all the orders I've made. I'm glad I found that I found them on Instagram with the funny owner who made videos and now we're addicted! You should definitely come, Tri you won't regret it!

    I've tried a lot of pizza places, and honestly **Marco's Pizza is one of my favorites. You can…read morereally taste the difference--the dough tastes fresh, not frozen, and the ingredients are super fresh and generous. We always order the Deluxe Marco's medium specialty pizza, and it's consistently SO good every time. They don't skimp on toppings at all--it's loaded, flavorful, and just hits every time. We love the HotHoney drizzle! With tax it comes out to around $21.61, and honestly, it's 100% worth it. Quality is there, taste is there, and it's one of those places you keep going back to. Highly recommend!

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    Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - spinach ravioli with pink sauce, Friday lunch special (spaghetti with garlic bread), 8 PIece Mozzarella Sticks

    Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

    4.3(143 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$
    Established in 2000
    Kid friendly

    when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date…read morehere tonight. we hadn't known at all what to expect, but it was the perfect girl's night simple dinner. when you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order at the register. then they give you a metal number to place on your table for the waiter to bring your dishes to you. none of us waited more than 10 minutes for our food to be ready, and they made sure to bring our appetizers first as well. the calamari was so nicely cooked (the server told us they bread it themselves in house) and the mozzarella sticks had some incredible cheese pulls. you could tell the bread was going to be delicious as well just based on the color and seasoning, and they did not disappoint. i had ordered the clam sauce with linguine, creamy style; this meant they added some alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker in consistency. when i got my dish, the sauce was still fairly thin but i think the alfredo helped a lot for what i was wanting in flavor. the clams were exquisite and, if i hadn't stuffed myself so much on the carb appetizers, i would have polished it off right there. my friends said their dishes were also incredible. the only thing was the pizza; my friend didn't seem to detect any tomato sauce on her dough, only olive oil. she ended up using our dipping sauces to add, but she said it was still delicious. despite being so incredibly full, we still made room for dessert because how could we leave without trying the gelato? the strawberry cheesecake was exactly the perfect sweetness for me to balance out what i had just eaten, though the other flavors were just as good too. overall, it was an incredible dining experience. the staff was all very friendly, happy to provide recommendations or explain what deals came with adding on anything to your order. they were very attentive in checking in with us. the ambiance of the place is also so pretty and so quaint. i definitely intend to come back for another meal!

    We picked up some food for Mother's Day from this place. They offer family style meal including…read moresalad, pasta and pizza. We called to place an order and it's ready within 30 mins. Everything was nicely packed and the staff helped us to load the food in the car. Everything was so tasty and portion was huge. Recommend this place in orange!

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