Rachael’s Mexican is good for work since it’s not that crazy big and is fast and reliable.
Blueberry Social is popular but overpriced imo.
Everyday Eatery is also popular but kinda just plain.
Burnt Crumbs is good. And so is Lupe’s but that’s border-line Lake Forest. Sessions has a pretty good…
Do you have a particular genre you like? Here are my favorites in a few different categories, obviously I’m biased. I’m listing restaurants technically in Irvine, but neighboring areas like Tustin (Yellow Chili), Costa Mesa (Din Tai Fung, Butcher’s House Brasserie), Lake Forest etc are worth…
TK Burger is truly just a fantastic burger; although last couple times I went it seems like they changed up which fries and tater tots they were using and it’s a damn shame because both were perfect before. Outside of Costa Mesa I’d recommend Hammer Burger in Santana for some truly incredible smash…