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?”

“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?!”

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

“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”

“Absolute S tier Mexican restaurant that family owned and operated. The chips and salsa are made in house, and the bean dip is absolutely amazing. The Carmelita combination is the best value, and allows you to try so many different items which are all delicious. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere is amazing overseeing the lake.”

“Everything was so delicious, with fresh ingredients. Service was smooth, fast, and friendly. We ordered off the lunch special menu and really enjoyed the smaller portions.
Poke Appetizer ($9)
Chicken Teriyaki Small Plate Lunch Special ($9)
Taco Tuesday Fish Taco ($2.50)
Blackened Chimichurri Mahi ($11)

Only regret is not ordering and trying more dishes!”

“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!”

“We’ve lived in Rancho Santa Margarita for quite a while, and we love trying new restaurants—though honestly, we’ve had our share of disappointments. But last night was a game-changer. We decided to try Mimi’s Garden, and from the moment we walked in and saw the menu pictures, we were curious if the food would live up to them. And let me tell you—it did!

Everything we ordered was bursting with flavor, and we tried three different dishes that all turned out fantastic. The service was equally great—the waitstaff were super friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience was just smooth and enjoyable.

In short, we can’t wait to go back and explore the rest of the menu. It’s a perfect spot for a quick, light, and tasty dinner in a clean, inviting setting. Highly recommended!”

“Burgers Are Always The Bomb Diggity”

“Great service and very clean”

“La Fiesta is the best Mexican food west of the Rio Grande!
The freshest Ingredients, fresh roasted salsa made daily. By far the best I have had since living in Texas. You have to try it!!!”

“This is the ultimate sushi spot. We have been coming here for many years for date nights and also nights with the family to celebrate and enjoy a special occasion. Everyone here knows us and we are always welcomed with big smiles and “come in, come in!” The staff and chefs here make this place feel like home, like this is our spot. It’s a very small restaurant, hole in the wall, which I absolutely love. We’ve sat at tables inside, the bar, and the tables outside are great too! They have enhanced the outdoor area with umbrellas and heaters, candles and table lamps. We always ask about the specials - go with the specials! They have sake, beer, sodas, tea - we usually get a large Asahi and share it, or ask for a recommendation on sake. The oysters and monkfish liver, when they have it, are incredible! Any and all of the nigiri is our go-to, can’t go wrong with any of the rolls too (we usually do sushi when dining in and get rolls for take out). I love the uni and unagi, chu toro and buri toro (all the toro), hamachi and kanpachi… I honestly love it all. The kids always get udon and karaage chicken with a side of white rice. This is our special place to celebrate, so grateful to have this kind of spot to go to that’s close to home. We love it here.”

“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”

“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!!”

“Goodbye Over Crowded Starbucks! I just found a great remote working/studying spot! Was super quiet here and the free wife helps! Healthy drink options and had my dinner too! They are so welcoming! So kind! Food was great! I’m picky bcs I don’t like salty foods and here was not salty at all. The pork and the beef bowls with the egg just hit that spot for me. Thank you!”

“Best iced lattes and breakfast spot! The pictures don’t do breakfast justice! California breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious 😋 and the protein gluten free waffle oh my lawwwd”

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

“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!”

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.”

“Fantastic place to watch football!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Tender, high quality beef. Everything was delicious. The salsas are the best in OC, flavorful and concentrated. Excellent service and everyone was so nice/attentive. Very reasonably-priced.”

“My Chimichurri steak wrap was soo good🔥!”

“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. 🤑😀”

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

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

“Friendly staff and very clean store! We got a large strawberry ice cream with brownies and sprinkles to share. We came for the ice cream but walked out with huge smiles because the service is so sweet and delicious! There were plenty of ice cream cakes readily available in the fridge for purchase! Will definitely be back!
Highly recommend..”

“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 😂”

“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”.”

“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.”

“Always our choice for Thai food!”

“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”

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

“I had tried every Thai restaurant I can find in OC. Thai smile is my #1 and has been for years. The food is amazing. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. I love this place.”

“Fantastic and friendly brewery. New owners really seem to enjoy their craft! We all had a different flavoured flight, and loved them all. The Kiwi Me Softly was one of our favorites, along with Ryed of Your Life!”

“This place was great! I can’t wait to try more! Love the salsa bar and the variety of tacos and other stuff! They have breakfast too! Can’t wait to come back.

Ordered the quesatacos and they were 10/10”

“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.”

“Great food, and awesome service!”

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

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

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

“Food is exceptionally delicious. We ordered a breakfast burrito , French toast and matcha lattes and were thoroughly impressed by all of them. Definitely found our new routine breakfast spot!”

“The service here was excellent! The staff were very friendly and helpful. This morning, I forgot to specify only 2 pumps of mocha in my drink, but later when I mentioned it the young lady ( I forgot her name) immediately took care of it with no hesitation. They all deserve 5 stars!”

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

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

“This is a wonderful parlor. I really love the pizza here there are great twists on classic favorites, like the peppy and meathead. I also really like the chips and dip, the chips are like, thick sliced and fresh. Also, beer here is pretty tasty, I got the baja sipper, and the OTB. Very good! Keep it up Selma.”

“5 stars all the way! Great location, large store with bright, pleasant decor, fresh rolls and super friendly staff..what’s not to love?They’ve only just opened and seem to be extremely busy. They serve Cinnabon & Auntie Anne’s so you can get both your sweet & savory treats at the same time! Great addition to the plaza.”

“Ordered Beef & Broccoli along with egg rolls to be delivered. Steaming hot food arrived in less than 15 mins. And it was cooked to perfection as well as delicious!! Great experience. Thanku WanFu.”

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

“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 !! 🇮🇹”

“Great pizza, great staff great atmosphere. As an Italian man, I can testify to the fact that before the new owner, the pizza was pretty mid But after new ownership, it’s got perfect, undercarriage perfectly cooked and better ingredients. Coming here at least twice a month now”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!!”

“Excellent and friendly service 😊”

“Ordered Del Taco this evening via Uber Eats. My wife had the hard shell grilled chicken tacos and chips and I had two small burritos. We enjoyed the food and the tortillas were fresh and the food hot and tasty.
Good service. Recommended.”