Sariñana's Tamale Factory is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

1. Sariñana's Tamale Factory

7.4
2218 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Greg D.Greg DiDieu: The lengua tacos & chicken tamales are excellent

Cruise B.Cruise Buzz: Green chicken tamales. #yum

Antik I.Antik Insomniak: The hardshell beef tacos are amazing!

Alberto's is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

2. Alberto's

7.6
1425 E Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Taco Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Anthony K.Anthony Kirkwood: Great tamales

Patrick F.Patrick Fallon: One of my two favorite places to grab a breakfast burrito before work. Great service and generous portions make this a fantastic place to visit.

Lia H.Lia Hernandez: best bean + cheese burrito and green salsa ever. amen.

El Toro Carniceria is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

3. El Toro Carniceria

7.7
1340 W 1st St (Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jamie G.Jamie Gordon: The tamales & champurrado are SSSSSOOOOOO good here!!!!!

Luis R.Luis R.: This is the real deal-Taco heaven!!!Tacos de lengua (cow tongue) don't be shy! Ask for a tasting, you won't regret it. Al Pastor and carnitas. Don't forget your Agua de Horchata.

Carrie J.Carrie Jaimes: Just an awesome but busy place to get almost everything you need. Really really good food there. Great tortillas. A little high priced but it is sure worth it.

Bella Cuba is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

4. Bella Cuba

8.0
3930 S Bristol St (at Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Cuban Restaurant · South Coast · 27 tips and reviews

Harvey R.Harvey Rodriguez: The platanos fritos(fried plantains) and the lechon asada(sauteed pork) are awesome definately very good food

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Try the pork!

Carlo A.Carlo Arceo: Ropa Vieja is great! And make sure to get the Platanos Maduros (sweet plantain)

Little Onion Mexican Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

5. Little Onion Mexican Restaurant

7.1
110 W MacArthur Blvd (Main St), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Sandpointe · 26 tips and reviews

OC Food D.OC Food Diva: Carnitas are awesome! Properly made, slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: Home of the fastest waiter in the world. It's almost comical watching him run from table to table. You need a refill? It's there before you finish asking. Ha! Great place to go if rushed for time.

Felicia R.Felicia Ross: Sat down next to the owner, really cool guy. Amazing spicy salsa too!

Jugos Acapulco is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

6. Jugos Acapulco

7.6
307 E 1st St Ste 1B (3rd St.), Santa Ana, CA
Juice Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 5 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Khoo: Friend bought me a milkshake from here. It was great, they give u the whole blender and everything. Busy store with a nice feel to the place. Def worth a try

Janette F.Janette Fabregas: Asada burrito. 😍

Patty R.Patty Rodriguez: I💓 the hawaiiana without cottage cheese with lechera.... Hmmmn my fav

Hacienda Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

7. 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

Avila's El Ranchito is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Ana.

8. Avila's El Ranchito

7.4
2201 E 1st St (btw Tustin ave and Golden Circle Dr), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Bridget W.Bridget Willard: The carne asada tacos are amazing! The tortillas are freshly made.

Mark K.Mark Kelley: great Carnitas here!

Deena K.Deena Kaylee: Happy hour has good deals on drinks and food, they also have free apps with cucumbers, celery and carrots with ranch dip