Looking to uncover all that Lyon Street has to offer? Get to know this Santa Ana neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from two florist shops to a Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lyon Street, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Everyday Flowers
Topping the list is florist and balloon service spot Everyday Flowers. Located at 1609 E. McFadden Ave., Suite A, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 331 reviews on Yelp. Originally founded in 1983, the business specializes in customizable flower and balloon arrangements for any occasion.
2. Avante Gardens
Next up is florist Avante Gardens, situated at 1609 E. McFadden Ave., Suite A1. With five stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
According to the florist, customer favorites include the bright sorbet, with orange roses, orange gerbera daisies and purple orchids and a curved grouping of bear grass, as well as the smiles bouquet — a traditional, one-sided arrangement with six different color choices.
3. Bari Pasta & Pizza
Pasta shop and Italian spot Bari Pasta & Pizza, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1640 E. First St., Suite A, four stars out of 325 reviews. In addition to its pies and noodle dishes, the menu includes calzones, panini, sandwiches and salads.
4. Mos No 2
Mos No 2, a Japanese and Mexican spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 173 Yelp reviews. Head over to 221 S. Grand Ave. to see for yourself. The fusion spot offers a variety of teriyaki bowls alongside gyozas, eggrolls and horchata.
5. El Pepino Loco
Check out El Pepino Loco, which has earned four stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp. You can find the food truck, which offers desserts and more, at 2020 E. First St. Stop by for street corn, fruit cups and the sandia loca — a medley of sweet-salty-sour-spicy fruit served in a watermelon rind.
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