El Toro Carniceria is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

1. El Toro Carniceria

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

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.

C G.C Gan: Best Cheap eats

Playground DTSA is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

2. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 66 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: You will wonder how Lime Truck vet Jason Quinn managed to score A5 Miyazaki rib-eye cap to grill and you will wonder why he serves his grilled octopus with pickled pig's tongue. Read more.

Daniel P.Daniel P.: Literally everything we had was amazing. We had about 6 things. I am convinced you can't go wrong. The Brussels sprout Caesar and the sirloin both were amazing. Don't forget dessert!

Jaymie D.Jaymie Davis: Order one of everything

Taqueria Los Grandes is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

3. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.6
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

alex g.alex gurrola: Nachos and Asada tacos are a must!

MONICA G.MONICA GURROLA: <3 THIS PLACE{:~)

Curtis S.Curtis Shoung: Super soft lengua and the sauces have a great kick to them.

The Olde Ship is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

4. The Olde Ship

1120 W 17th St (at N Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

Heather M.Heather MacKenzie: Bacon sarnie, fish and chips, breakfast, great beer selection. Sticky toffee pudding & rhubarb crumble are the best desserts in town.

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: U.S. fans in Orange County would be wise to drop anchor at The Olde Ship which is distinguished by its personality and charm as well as its traditional British flare.

Chelsea L.Chelsea Langer: Blackthorn all the way!

Bella Cuba is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

5. Bella Cuba

7.9
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)

Benjie's Deli is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

6. Benjie's Deli

7.9
1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 31 tips and reviews

M W.M W: Classic deli with matzo-ball soup that beats mom's and tasty sandwiches, piled high with your meat of choice (try the turkey pastrami or rare roast beef). Other favorites with a bar and take-home! Read more.

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Mike L.Mike Loop (The Clinton Medium): Mmm great food

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for a Tongue in Santa Ana.

7. Starbucks

6.9
2302 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA
Coffee Shop · Tustin Avenue · 28 tips and reviews

Evan C.Evan Cudworth: Try sweetening your iced coffee with a couple pumps of White Mocha as a substitute for the Classic Syrup. It's beyond delicious. Go with half or two-thirds the normal amount of pumps.

Miss T.Miss Trish: It is all about the drive thru!

Amber C.Amber Crespi: Drive thru now 24 hours