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Where to Eat in OC

Skip the tourist traps. These are the spots where locals actually go.

Tacos & Mexican

The best carne asada, fish tacos, and burritos in OC

Taco Maria

Costa Mesa

Upscale Mexican, Michelin-rated

Taqueria El Zamorano

Santa Ana

Best al pastor in OC

Senor Baja

Multiple

Amazing fish tacos

Carnitas Los Reyes

Santa Ana

Authentic carnitas

Brunch Spots

Where to get your weekend brunch fix

The Breakfast Bar

Long Beach

Huge portions, great vibes

Sugar & Scribe

Newport Beach

Instagram-worthy dishes

Plums Cafe

Costa Mesa

Local favorite for years

Kit Coffee

Newport Beach

Best coffee + light bites

Seafood

Fresh catches and ocean views

Bluewater Grill

Newport Beach

Oysters and harbor views

Slapfish

Multiple

Casual, sustainable seafood

The Crab Cooker

Newport Beach

OC institution since 1951

Bear Flag Fish Co.

Newport Beach

Fresh poke and fish

Asian Cuisine

Amazing Asian food across OC

Din Tai Fung

Costa Mesa

Famous soup dumplings

Irvine Spectrum

Irvine

Tonkotsu ramen

Capital Seafood

Irvine

Dim sum favorite

Habuya

Costa Mesa

Authentic Okinawan

Local Food Tips

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Make Reservations

Popular spots book up fast, especially for weekend brunch. Call ahead or use OpenTable.

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Taco Trucks Are Gold

Some of the best Mexican food in OC comes from trucks. Follow @ocfoodtrucks on IG for locations.

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Happy Hour Deals

Many restaurants have great happy hour menus 3-6pm. Perfect for trying multiple spots on a budget.