Restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

“customer service definitely recommend it”

“I visited my brother who lives locally. He took me and our other brother here because he loves this place and goes frequently. Being a wine lover, he let me pick our dinner wine. Came across an O’Shaughnessy Cabernet and had to stop right there. I know the product, had the pleasure of drinking this with Luke Russ when he did a wine dinner in northern Illinois a few years back. The owner saw the bottle on our table and introduced himself to us and we talked about Luke. Great moment. Fabulous food! Asparagus fries, halibut, deviled eggs, butter cake…. It was all fabulous! Look forward to returning!”

“they always change their menu. we drive down here from irvine to find out what we like ismt on the menu today its only on the menu on certain days we asked the server when is it on the menu and he didnt know. We won't be back. how hard is it to keep the menu the same? I can see lunch and dinner menus but changin the dinner menus all the time?”

“Great service and very clean”

“A wonderful evening at Todos Santos with my wife. We were greeted by Daniel the owner and chef extraordinare who took us to a very nice table in the outside patio. We started off with drinks which were made by one of our favorite bartenders Jaime! The other bartender of choice is Francisco who had the day off. Kenya was our waiter and was superb, very personable and professional. We each ordered the appetizer salad which were so good. We spoke with Daniel about the fresh fish and decided on the Sea Bass for my wife and I ordered the Salmon and lobster plate. These two dishes were amazing upon presentation and even tastier than they looked lol. I must say since we began dining at Todos Santos from when Daniel took over this place has blossomed this restaurant into the best Mexican cuisine in Orange County. With multiple awards to his credit Daniel has new menu items that he creates regularly and now opens after hours on Tuesdays and Fridays with a DJ and dance floor. On Saturday and Sunday the restaurant serves breakfast from 10 am to 2 pm and the dishes are delicious. Make a reservation and ask for Daniel. Let him know George sent you. Great place, great food and amazing people! Highly recommended”

“The Chili Fries, and the Stand Burger is the Best.”

“This place is adorable. We've been here a few times now. Food is good and drinks are great. I mean who wouldn't like googly eyes on their sandwich bun and coconut drink?!”

“Always good food and great service at this location.”

“The food isn’t as wonderful as it use to be but it’s still very good. I’m sure they are doing the best they can under the circumstances!”

“Team members are chill and the tea slaps. What more can you ask for?”

“What a great experience, great food and with good views. I had the chilli Verde here and I have also had the al pastor tacos. Mathew helped us and the service was great.”

“I love this place! Bri and Alana make us feel like we are at our own personal “Cheers” every time we are there!”

“Javier, the manager delivered the most amazing food last night for a thank you dinner for my Catechists. I highly recommend Alza Italian Kitchen. Every thing was superb…. Thank you!”

“I had lunch there on a saturday and the atmosphere was relaxed and calm. Perfectly cooked fish (they are soft and tender), nice sauce, vegetables weren’t bland or overcooked, fries were also nice. Decent price for the portions too.”

“It is a very small restaurant with about 4 tables inside, 6 tables outside and a small bar. Do make a reservation as they fill up quickly! We sat outside in February but it was fine because they have lots of heaters! You can also get a partial view of the lake from their patio.The service is prompt and friendly and food is delicious.

Parking: Lots of free parking available in the plaza lot.”

“I recomend her cake!! we love what she created for us , RV cake for my husband, it look so real and great that I did not wanted to cut it. thank you”

“Sooo good! I could drink this all day! If you don’t like rice it’s okay because the purple rice and yogurt drink has rice, but it doesn’t taste like normal rice. And it’s not too filling despite the yogurt part.”

“i really like crumbl!! i would totally give this 5 stars but this specific one though is closest to my house and they have not done any special hometown picks or fun features that other crumbls do through the app. i have been waiting to see some fun hometown picks for the RSM location but sadly i only see Foothill Ranch doing it. Compared to Foothill Ranch, the RSM crumbl customer service is mediocre, as no one seems like they want to be working there however the cookies are great nonetheless i just hope i start seeing more fun stuff in the app for the RSM location!!”

“Today my friend took me to this new café, and even though I work at one, this café was designed with love and the service and food quality matched. Collin and Josh made our experience personable by tailoring our experience from beginning to end, even using my friend’s jewelry with her name on it to guess our name and ethnicity. Would recommend,”

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.”

“Excellent and delicious food. Flavorful. Portions are generous. Great variety for different dietary needs. Some of best food I’ve had in this cuisine in a long time.”

“Definitely try the Borgia in the morning and the Santa Margarita Iced Tea in the afternoon! Both are unique drinks that offer something a little different from the usual coffee/ tea choices.”

“Service is fantastic, super great food and good pricing to portions. As a working professional and gym goer with not a lot of time on their hands, this is absolutely clutch! Highly recommend, the staff is super knowledgeable and approachable as well.”

“La Fiesta is a quentacential Mexican Restaurant, family owned & Operated, with the best chefs, recipes, daily fresh roasted salsa and best beans around So. Cal. The staff is the best at customer service & very friendly. You will love this place for the whole family!”

“Absolutely delicious and very welcoming. We can got given a free desert as well. We would highly recommend”

“I can tell that this is an authentic Chinese food. Also, they give us many extra small food like egg soup, cookies… The restaurant is very clean and workers are friendly.”

“3/18/2025
A wonderful breakfast this morning at Aloha Stacks. Sonia was very pleasant and professional as I placed my order. Terrific customer service. I ordered the Denver omelet with sausage and sliced tomatoes. I also ordered a cup of coffee. Francisco brought out my food and was professional, kind and attentive. Overall the breakfast dining experience was very good and the ambiance is always positive and upbeat.
Good food, people and service! Highly recommend.

3/13/2025
A great little spot. I walked in and right away was greeted by Lucy who lights up the place with her smile and fantastic customer service. I ordered scrambled eggs, sausage and two hotcakes with a cup of coffee. Francisco another very professional and friendly staff member brought my food out and provided stellar customer service. The food was fresh, well prepared and presented as well as tasty. The temperature was perfect and the ambiance positive and peaceful. First time visiting this location and will certainly be back.
Highly recommended.

Previous visit
Great little breakfast spot. I stopped in today, and Griselda helped me out at the counter. You place your order and the staff brings it to the table. I ordered the meat lovers omelet with sliced tomatoes, a coffee, and an orange juice. The ambiance was peaceful and positive. The food came out hot and tasty, and I enjoyed the meal. It was perfect. Their prices are reasonable and the potions are hearty. I highly recommend this establishment.”

“Burgers Are Always The Bomb Diggity”

“Highly recommend Sweet N Rush. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟”

“Fantastic place to watch football!”

“Love this place for a great glass or bottle of wine, and good conversations. Great before dinner reservation place for wine and charcuterie board or after for wine and chocolate. And if it’s a good night, both lol 😂”

“I went in for the all you can eat lunch. They are always friendly and outgoing to help you and the food is great as always. Good DEAL for the money as well. 🤑😀”

“Good Poke bowl for a quick meal! You can pick different proteins and ingredients. Slightly on the pricier side. We enjoyed our meals outside after walking around the lake!”

“We ordered your carnitas tacos delivered a few days ago and they were the absolute best Carnitas I have ever had! And I make my own pretty good so it's tough to impress me 😄 They were 🔥 so delicious! with all of the nice crispy bits. And that cilantro dressing on them 😳 I could drink that. I'm already craving it again. Will definitely be ordering again, probably going to get that awesome 2lb meat deal you have next time. You guys rock!”

“Delicious and you can still get a good old fashioned malt!”

“We had brisket 7oz and it was delicious! love the rolls and peanut coleslaw. Our waitress checked with us frequently and provided excellent service. Thank you!”

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff that made our event so much fun”

“Excellent food , wine and desert and great service. Can’t wait to go back.,we are from New York and we know what good Italian food is !! 🇮🇹”

“Excellent food. Clean. Happy atmosphere . Love how the owner walks around and talks to his guests. Employees are also engaged. Generous portions. Highly recommend any steak entree. But honestly it's all good.”

“Their Chicago style is closest to the real deep dish pan pizza I grew up up with (Chicago native). Always nice to pick up a pie for a lazy Sunday late lunch with wife watching the game. Highly recommend”

“Me and my kids love this place! And th Boba is fresh and soft 🤤”

“We have been going to Niko Niko for 10 years now. We love the restaurant and the community and the friends we made there I would definitely recommend this place, the food is amazing and the owners are very accommodating to the costumers needs. Love you Niko Niko family. My youngest daughter was so in love with their miso soup that they named an specific to go order with her name. “Christiana style”.”

“We love poke bowls!!! Just had it for dinner last night. Love the addition of the combo to the menu. Service is always great!”

“1st time my son suggested - was not a disappointment...food was very tastful and fresh...will be back - many times...💪🏾🤙🏾”

“Absolutely love this place! The ice cream is top-notch—super creamy and packed with flavor. I could come here every day and never get tired of it. The portions are generous, and the waffle cones are always fresh. Staff is friendly and quick to serve. Can’t recommend it enough!”

“Excellent drinks and an attentive staff. We were here for a golf tournament and they handled the large crowd with ease. The patio is wonderful and overlooks the beautiful course. Overall a 10/10 experience”

“I typically refrain from writing reviews, but this one is truly warranted. This Subway establishment encompasses everything one could desire: outstanding quality and impeccable customer service. The young lady assisting me, Sanaz, exuded boundless energy and provided a perfectly portioned meal.”

“the food was delish 😋 it was our first time and we will definitely be back”

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks”

“Great location. Love Yo, she's the best and has a great staff!! Always helping our school out with coffee for our events. �”

“I decided to order through GrubHub, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience! The prices were really reasonable, and there were some great promotions available that made it even more appealing. The driver arrived promptly and was very courteous. As for the food, I ordered an Italian Sub, and I can confidently say it might just be the best one I've ever had in California! The flavors were incredible, with fresh ingredients and the perfect balance of seasonings. Overall, it was a delightful meal that I would highly recommend!”

“We had to wait about 5 minutes for our food but it was worth the wait! The chicken was really good! I've been to other locations where the chicken was terrible. So much so that this was the last time I was going to try KFC. But I will be back to this location only!”

“Love our little sushi spot. Best sushi! We get no rice rolls and we cannot find the selection elsewhere. They r fantastic with kids”

“I looooove the family meal deals!!!! Thank you for good house special chicken, fresh rice (I know a lot about rice and they always know how to make fresh good rice I like white and brown both!!! HOUSE SPECIAL CHICKEN is the best ever try it!!!!!!!!!! Good service delivery or pick up is always prompt and fresh, dining inside is great and chill, too!”

“I've had a few great experiences here lately. I've needed a place to get some work done but get out of my house. This was perfect spot. Plenty of seating (inside and out), including seats with power outlets. WiFi works well enough for most work. Now that they have free refills and mugs and plates, I can work there for 3 hours and keep my coffee hot.

Staff is friendly. I even got some really cool latte art during my recent visit!

Note: I'm a Starbucks Partner, but not at this restaurant.”

“Great Drive thru service, Beast in So-Cal for sure..... A+++. ★★★★★. Great staff, always kind and on their game, never gotten my order wrong or forgot to give me ranch or ketchup, etc.... They usually remind me, lol. Very refreshing to see places operating like they did before covid and you had to beg for every straw and Bit of ketchup at most places.... Been going here since middle school after it opened so I've had friends work here, and been literally 1000+ times as I stopped to and from school almost every day and to have lunch after playing down in the Creek on the weekend with friends haha. Would love to see a little face lift/ upgrade to the place, it deserves to be the nicest Jack In The Box around .....right ???”

“Always our choice for Thai food!”

“Fresh & tasty Mex food Get a burrito made for you while you wait or take your meat home & bbq your own! And don’t forget the salsa!!”

“I cant say enough about their catering service! They went above and beyond on the call of duty. Q and Henry were very helpful and answered all my questions. And the chef took really good care of us.”