Spending time in downtown Santa Ana? Get to know this Santa Ana neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a kebab spot to a Mexican cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Kebab Place
Topping the list is Mediterranean, Greek and halal spot Kebab Place. Located at 306 W. Fourth St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 348 reviews on Yelp. The spot, which specializes in kebabs, offers chicken, steak, lamb, falafel and more. Or try one of the combinations in a wrap or a salad.
2. Mil Jugos
Next up is Venezuelan spot Mil Jugos, situated at 320 W. Fifth St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,108 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Try the arepas, which are cornbread pockets, or opt for a sandwich, soup or salad. The spot also serves coffee, juice and a piña colada cake for dessert.
3. Vacation Bar
Cocktail bar Vacation Bar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 204 W. Fourth St., 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews. On the menu, look for specialty cocktails, bar snacks and desserts. Try the New York cocktail with cinnamon, bourbon and red wine; and when it comes to food, choose between the pork belly with a turnip puree or the chicken quesadilla.
4. Cafe Cultura
Cafe Cultura, a cafe and Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 820 Yelp reviews. Head over to 324 W. Fourth St., Suite B to see for yourself. Come for the espresso or the Mexican roast coffee, and stay for the Belgium waffles and the breakfast quesadilla with pineapple pico de gallo.
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