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

1. Baja Fish Tacos

9.1
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.

Erin R.Erin R.: Try the blackened fish burrito and ask for extra red sauce. The Ensenada style tacos are also muy deliciosos!

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.

Mea E.Mea Elise: Thursday night wine tastings is a real treat, great wine, a little history and very reasonable price point. It's a must do!!

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

3. 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.

Israel L.Israel Lua: Their Horchata is great! Can get crowded at times but the service is great, efficient and fast.

Mike V.Mike Villa: best horchata

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

4. Bella Cuba

7.9
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

Priyadarshini S.Priyadarshini Singha: The food is amazing! Staff is very friendly and tends to your needs just right. Sangria is a little strong. Try their mojo sauce orders. :)

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

Lily S.Lily Sung: Order from the menu instead of the kaiten so it's fresh! Daily hand roll specials are a bang for your buck :)

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

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

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

6. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
3361 S Bristol St (at W MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South Coast · 55 tips and reviews

Lindsay M.Lindsay McCormick: Veggie? Grilled cheese with everything but onions and add sliced chili's (they have whole chili's you can get on the side) is one of my favorite things ever!!

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

LuluLulu: Best burgers ever !!!

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

7. Native Son Alehouse

8.0
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 🍻

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

8. Chapter One: the modern local

8.0
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.

LindsayLindsay: The specialty cocktails are the most unique drinks I've seen in years. You've got to try their take on the Moscow Mule, Druid Divination or Holiday in Cambodia.

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.

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

9. Taqueria El Zamorano

7.7
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.

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

10. 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 .

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

11. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.6
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

SAN C.SAN CAN: Enchiladas are deliciously flavorful and moist. Yum

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.

12. The Boiling Crab

8.8
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

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

StephieStephie: Be careful not to get any of the sauce in your eye while you're peeling/nomming! >_<

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

13. Benjie's Deli

8.1
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.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Bagels in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Get your bagel with lox, capers, and cream cheese! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Mike L.Mike Loop (The Clinton Medium): Mmm great food

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

14. 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

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.

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

Bob B.Bob Bretall: You get a pretty large order of fries, one is enough for 2 people.This is a great place for beer drinkers. Soda choices are kind of limited (and available in bottles only)

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

15. Juan Pollo

8.2
1231 W Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Anna Without The BlondeAnna Without The Blonde: BEST CHICKEN EVAH. This place is for chicken chicken chicken... rotisserie & under $10. I like the all white meat lunch special u get mac salad, rice, tortillas, drink, salsa, 2 chicken breast/wings.

Sam A.Sam Alcaraz: Use chopsticks HAIIIIIII

Sam A.Sam Alcaraz: Lunch special 5.75.... do it