Baja Fish Tacos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

1. Baja Fish Tacos

9.2
3664 S Bristol St (btw MacArthur & Sunflower), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Coast · 56 tips and reviews

Kristen I.Kristen Irving: Most authentic frijoles (pinto) I've had outside of homemade. Delish guac. Everything is amazing.

Ali A.Ali Archuleta: Get the veggie burrito, add meat and green or red sauce- delicious!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Try the Enchilada Combo, but only the carne asada enchilada with red sauce, rice and refried beans. And don't forget to chomp on a fresh serrano chile before each and every bite! Read more.

Antonello Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

2. Antonello Ristorante

7.8
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Coast · 17 tips and reviews

Travel C.Travel Costa Mesa: Authentic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner. The lasagna is incredible! See the complete menu here: Read more.

Mike W.Mike White: Really authentic Italian food. Date and I shared a Cesar salad and each got the Prosciutto and Veal dish, which was excellent.

Hakolas Real Estate: Orange CountyHakolas Real Estate: Orange County: This place is run by real Italians, and they are very serious about their food. Everything is great, but the seafood is incredible!

Bella Cuba is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

3. Bella Cuba

8.0
3930 S Bristol St (at Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Cuban Restaurant · South Coast · 27 tips and reviews

Charlie S.Charlie Spillers: Actual authentic Cuban. I think I'm in love.

Melanie c.Melanie cyr: Always authentic

Harvey R.Harvey Rodriguez: The platanos fritos(fried plantains) and the lechon asada(sauteed pork) are awesome definately very good food

El Gallo Giro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

4. El Gallo Giro

7.5
1442 S Bristol St Ste 1A, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: authentic and delicious. best mexican this side of the border.

Adam C.Adam Christensen: Great agua frescas. Also, very good torta carnitas and torta cubano.

Mike V.Mike Villa: best horchata

Kaisen Kaiten Sushi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

5. Kaisen Kaiten Sushi

8.7
3855 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Coast · 49 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Weaver: Happy hour specials and the salmon skin hand rolls are my favorites!

Shelby L.Shelby Lang: $1.75 Lobster Hand Roll Wednesdays!

Cisca S.Cisca S 😄😁💩: Try the cajun salmon, it's out of this world :)

Taqueria El Zamorano is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

6. Taqueria El Zamorano

8.2
925 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

MarkMark: Anything on the menu will be great, but classic tacos can’t be beat!

Danny O.Danny Oliva: Al Pastor won best "big" burrito by OC Register in June of 2015

Jason S.Jason Shellhammer: Parking is an issue. But do your best, because it’s totally worth it. Everything is good. Esp, for late night munchies.

Native Son Alehouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

7. Native Son Alehouse

8.2
305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Coyle: Great patio. Dog friendly. Good beer selection. A few eats.

Bob B.Bob Bretall: Food was good, but a bit pricey at ~$21 for a sandwich with a side of tots.

Billy A.Billy Amp: Richard Wright would be proud about this spot. Take the stairs up, and make a toast to the three of us 🍻

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

8. In-N-Out Burger

8.5
3361 S Bristol St (at W MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South Coast · 55 tips and reviews

Jenna T.Jenna Torture.: ask for extra toast. the bun will delish!

nellienellie: The Animal style Fries will make you fat, but at least you'll feel better after a crappy day.

LuluLulu: Best burgers ever !!!

Hans' Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

9. Hans' Ice Cream

8.4
3640 S Bristol St (at Callens Com), Santa Ana, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · South Coast · 37 tips and reviews

Chapis G.Chapis Guzman: Best ice-cream in town.. plenty of parking and a family atmosphere. I love their ice cream and their club sandwich. Not to mention is family own.

StephieStephie: I always forget it's cash only! Rawr! Please make sure to try the Mint Cookies & Cream! I love you, so I tell you to try it.(:

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Milkshake in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! The $5.25 regular-sized shake is deliciously perfect and enough to share! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Taqueria Los Grandes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

10. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.8
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Mayerlin T.Mayerlin Tarin: The nachos de asada to die for! The rice and beans here are also amazing!

MONICA G.MONICA GURROLA: <3 THIS PLACE{:~)

alex g.alex gurrola: Nachos and Asada tacos are a must!

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

11. The Boiling Crab

8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

Karthik B.Karthik Balasubramanian: Love this place ! Medium is a good level of spice.

Zainab A.Zainab AlFaisal: Not a seafood fancy; but their "medium spicy shrimp shabang" absolutely delicious 👌 ! Don't miss the tasty cajun fries !

May R.May RH: Not good for hungr people cause it takes time to remove the shells 😍😍😍😍 I LOVE IT

Taqueria El Triunfo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

12. Taqueria El Triunfo

7.5
2502 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Elizabeth A.Elizabeth Altamirano: Best authentic tacos around, and super fast service!

Stephanie S.Stephanie Salas: Try the taquitos with rice & beans .

Wursthaus is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

13. Wursthaus

8.7
305 E 4th St Ste 106 (at French St), Santa Ana, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Santa Ana · 11 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Weaver: Great selection of Belgian beer, various sausages, some with exotic meats, and even a few vegan ones!

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: This place is awesome! Great beer and sausages! I recommend the foot long smoked Hungarian sausage and the Wildboar!

Michael F.Michael Fourre: Moody bratwurst joint featuring unique sausages and plentiful topping varieties. Excellent beer selection comprised of mostly European beers, primarily German and Belgian.

Benjie's Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

14. Benjie's Deli

8.0
1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 31 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: Opened 1967. Traditional Jewish Deli. Authentic, with deep orange booths and counter seats, laminate wood and a deli case.

Dave C.Dave Clark: Smoked Salmon Omelette is Great!!

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Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

15. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: The sisig fries are amazing, it's definitely authentic when it comes to the sisig, the pork cheeks is what makes it. It's like Filipino carne asada fries. Great happy hour and a great deal.

Kiva M.Kiva Morita: Second time here and the food was better than the last time. Calamari with curry was lightly fried and delicious. Lentil salad was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The cocktails were perfect!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Find tasty and creative culinary creations at Chapter One! Bacon-wrapped steaks, Panna cotta, Greek kataifi, and more. Voted Best New Restaurant in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue.