There are good Mexican restaurants, and then there are the kind of Mexican restaurants that you want to invite your friends and family to so you can all share the experience together.
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations in Irvine is everything you could want in a neighborhood restaurant: a mouthwatering menu filled with California comfort food, over 300 whiskies, killer craft cocktails, and Instagram-worthy decor.
Old Vine Kitchen & Bar in Costa Mesa’s The Camp, is a culinary-driven concept that combines the talents of chef Mark McDonald and sommelier Kate Perry.
Villa Ortega restaurant has the best lobster in Puerto Nuevo, hands down. This small coastal town in Baja is a lobster lover’s paradise. The size and quality of these lobsters are sure to impress even the most discerning lobster connoisseurs.
A lively atmosphere, globally inspired cuisine made with local California ingredients, and a coastal vibe that has San Diego beach community written all over it: The Lab Collective is the ultimate neighborhood restaurant, and it’s located in the heart of Oceanside.
Nestled in Orange, California, The Hobbit restaurant has become an iconic establishment in the local dining scene since its opening three decades ago.
Paso Robles’ Les Petites Canailles represents the best of the region’s burgeoning culinary scene.
From the moment you step into Shame on the Moon in Rancho Mirage, you are enveloped by an atmosphere that whispers of a time when the Rat Pack roamed Palm Springs and Vegas.
There are a lot of good brunch spots in Huntington Beach, but No Ka Oi stands out from the crowd. This casual brunch restaurant has everything you want for a low-key morning meal: big portions, fresh ingredients, and great mimosas.
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin embodies all of the refined but rustic elements of California wine country.
Cello Ristorante & Bar, located within the beautiful four-star Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles, is the upscale-casual dining option you’ve been looking for.
Whimsical decor, impeccable service, expansive wine list, and modern California cuisine in the heart of Newport Beach: Fable and Spirit restaurant is a good restaurant that is on its way to being great.