Rubio's Coastal Grill is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

1. Rubio's Coastal Grill

7.9
2220 E 17th Street, (N. Tustin Ave.), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Deena K.Deena Kaylee: Rubio's fish taco's are the bomb, love the sauce! Their salads are great too and always have friendly staff and speedy service. Nice interiors!

Bridget W.Bridget Willard: Rubio's SANTA ANA - N. Tustin Ave. & E. 17th St.2220 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705

Ace G.Ace Grant: loving the new hot sauce!

Casa Oaxaca is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

2. Casa Oaxaca

7.2
3317 W 1st St (Harbor St.), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Cook: Yummy seasonal juice - cantaloupe, food is fresh, will be back! Specialize in mole sauce.

Saul F.Saul Fuerte: The micheladas and all food

Neal R.Neal R: Best Mexican place!!! South Mexican food is awesome, so different from the "regular" stuff!!!

Rubio's Coastal Grill is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

3. Rubio's Coastal Grill

7.1
2841 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite A (S. Fairview St.), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Woo: The Cabo Plate is so tasty! Can't beat a shrimp burrito and fish taco!

Dade R.Dade Ronan: Fish Tacos are amazing. At the Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor Conference.

Saul E.Saul Espinoza: Love the food, everything fresh, but still no WiFi. Lol

Claim Jumper is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

4. Claim Jumper

2250 E 17th St (Tustin Ave.), Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

TinaTina: The server, Jason, is really great! Very friendly and knowledgable about the menu. We are new to California and Its our first time here and we will be coming back :)

IreneIrene: Jason is the coolest server at the bar seating!! Totally knows what's gooood at this place!!

Carlo B.Carlo B.: I got the Hickory Chicken with doubled mash potatoes...BOMB!

Hacienda Restaurant is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

5. Hacienda Restaurant

7.5
1725 College Ave (17th St.), Santa Ana, CA
Breakfast Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Jansen G.Jansen Granflor: Try the Buffet Tri Tip & Salmon - #tamandjansen

Jansen G.Jansen Granflor: Try the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo ( Mexican Prawns)

Missy W.Missy Wokurka: sunday brunch is great

Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

6. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Kiva M.Kiva Morita: Second time here and the food was better than the last time. Calamari with curry was lightly fried and delicious. Lentil salad was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The cocktails were perfect!

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.

캐쉬 문.캐쉬 문: Loveee their mac&chz. Not too salty and a great blend of artisan cheeses!

Panera Bread is one of The 7 Best Places for Chili Peppers in Santa Ana.

7. Panera Bread

7.3
3941 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Bakery · South Coast · 38 tips and reviews

Jennifer G.Jennifer Gonzales: Love the blueberry scones here!

Ahmet K.Ahmet KABALAK: The Manager is very kind. Super

Jeff F.Jeff Friend: Get a panera card, I just got a free latte because of it!