Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

1. Chapter One: the modern local

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

Kimberly S.Kimberly Shelton: Try the Whiskey & Coke - Black pepper sponge cake, coke foam, whiskey ice cream, unconched chocolate. Where ever you need to drive from....do it. This will be worth it.

Fallon | S.Fallon | Sage + Sparkle: The fried Cornish hen with kale and jalapeño grits was out of this world amazing! Go on Wednesdays for half off a bottle of wine, free bottle of champagne and live jazz :)

Ogechi A.Ogechi Anyatonwu: Lot of great menu options, definitely try the Jalapeno Poppers. The burger was messy but delicious - just ate with a fork 😄

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

2. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
3361 S Bristol St (at W MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South Coast · 55 tips and reviews

Sandra D.Sandra Diaz: Ask for chilis when you pick up your order. I love eating my burger with some spicy yellow peppers on the side.

Lindsay M.Lindsay McCormick: Veggie? Grilled cheese with everything but onions and add sliced chili's (they have whole chili's you can get on the side) is one of my favorite things ever!!

nellienellie: The Animal style Fries will make you fat, but at least you'll feel better after a crappy day.

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

3. The Kickin' Crab

8.3
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Add the lemon to the salt and pepper. Then you dip your seafood in that sauce.

Christine T.Christine Tirona: A great place for dates!! Love their combo #1!!

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Shrimp tortilla bites. Clever and really tasty.

Tacos Sinaloa is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

4. Tacos Sinaloa

7.6
1430 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA
Taco Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

John O.John Olsen: That jalapeño crema is addicting!

Rzemog79Rzemog79: Cafe de olla, you must try.

LeoLeo: Carne Assada Wet Burrito. Just say yes.

Taqueria de Anda is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

5. Taqueria de Anda

7.2
1029 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 23 tips and reviews

Gat S.Gat Sirivong: Chicken tacos, carne asada and cabesa burritos are delicious. Ask for some grilled jalapeño if you like it spicy.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Who doesn’t love a 24hr Taqueria that provides classic Mexican food! They have burritos and quesadillas but you must try their amazing tacos! Yummm!

Karli S.Karli Scott: Their burritos are so delicious and fresh. The red sauce is extra spicy and delicious, but I love the green sauce. Delicious and open 24 hours!

Favori Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

6. Favori Restaurant

7.6
3502 W 1st St (S. Jackson St.), Santa Ana, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Chef W.Chef Wyatt: Frogs Legs are a must order; dip in Fresh lemon Black pepper sauce.

Jason Y.Jason Yeh: Best baked whole catfish, also must order the rare beef marinated in lime sauce (goi bo tai chahn)

LeoLeo: Order Cá Nướng, Lẫu Bắp Chuối, tráng miệng bằng Kem Chuối Nướng, best in town!

Crave is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

7. Crave

8.8
410 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 24 tips and reviews

jon s.jon stark: The Kale Salad with chicken is a Caesar Salad killer. I'm not the biggest fan of Kale, but I cannot get enough of this huge salad.

Sandy C.Sandy Coronilla: Grilled caprese sandwich is to die for! Cesar salad's great, too.

Lauren W.Lauren W.: The sandwiches are HUGE here so if you're not too famished get the 1/2 Sandwich & Salad. The bread is AMAZING!!

Rubio's Coastal Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

8. 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!

Cowgirl's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

9. Cowgirl's Cafe

8.0
1720 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Great breakfast place in the area. Decent coffee. Love the decor. Generous portion definitely hits the spot. But just one question, which do you prefer, American-style or Mexican-style?

April P.April Popplewell-Walker: love this place!!

Yvonne M.Yvonne Martinez: Delicious breakfast served with a smile

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

10. Dunkin'

7.9
100 S Harbor Blvd (at W 1st St), Santa Ana, CA
Donut Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Fast Food P.Fast Food Patriot: Try the Reese's Peanut Butter Square for $1.49 Read more.

DSaigonDSaigon: Nice place to meet with friends :)

Sophannar K.Sophannar Khounn: Ah I like this place.

Murasaki Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

11. Murasaki Sushi

7.9
2901 W MacArthur Blvd (fairview St.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Cindy W.Cindy W.: Sit at the sushi bar for amazing omakase!

Cece B.Cece Bear: The have real Kobe beef from Japan🇯🇵🍗🎣🍣

Akiko I.Akiko I: Very expensive so so sushi. Meh.

Corner Bakery Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

12. Corner Bakery Cafe

7.9
2789 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

KarenKaren: Sandwich or panini combo -- so many tasty possibilities.

BJ O.BJ Orbase: Unlimited Fresca refills. That's like saying unlimited Sprite refills, but Sprite is for nerds. This is the cool table, dweeb.

Marcos T P.Marcos T Pacheco: Everything!

El Pollo Loco is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

13. El Pollo Loco

7.6
1720 E Edinger Ave (at S Lyon St), Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Harvey G.Harvey Gutierrez: Spicy chipotle. Burrito

Luciô H.Luciô Hendz: Si esta muy vien ese burrito

Newport Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

14. Newport Seafood Restaurant

7.7
4411 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Chevy P.Chevy Pham: OMG, this place has been the best seafood place since I was in HS (80s), with wait times of 60 minutes long. Try Lobster or crab special, clams with black bean or basil -- these are the best.

Thu N.Thu Ngo: The lobster never disappoints!

Gordon S.Gordon Sturm: Cheap eats, get there early for lunch as you cannot park in street on Fridays (street sweeping)

Mother's Market & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Peppers in Santa Ana.

15. Mother's Market & Kitchen

7.7
151 E Memory Ln (at Main St), Santa Ana, CA
Grocery Store · 24 tips and reviews

Diana ..Diana .: Best vegan cheesecake in OC!

Mike L.Mike Loop (The Clinton Medium): Really good food. Also great selection of organic foods & Natural remedies

LisaLisa: Delicious food in the grab and go section. However, not impressed with the staff that tells me they were all out of forks in the entire store. How am I supposed to eat my food?