Looking to uncover all that Eastside has to offer? Get to know this Santa Ana neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, including a trio of restaurants, a meat store and a hair-design salon.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Eastside, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Soltani Restaurant
Topping the list is Soltani Restaurant. Located at 610 E. First St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 206 reviews on Yelp. Its wide-ranging menu includes Persian, Iranian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and halal dishes, including a variety of kebabs.
2. Aurora's Chorizo
Meat store Aurora's Chorizo is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 1001 S. Main St., five stars out of 20 reviews. Its specialty is Mexican-style sausages made with pork, chicken or soy.
3. La Cemita Poblana
La Cemita Poblana, a Mexican restaurant, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 65 Yelp reviews. Popular menu items include Puebla-style sandwiches, as well as mulitas, sopes and tortas. Head over to 519 S. Main St. to try it for yourself.
4. Taqueria El Perico
Check out Taqueria El Perico, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican eatery at 716 E. First St. Offerings include tacos, mulitas, huaraches and quesadillas.
5. Caricapelli Hair Design
Finally, there's Caricapelli Hair Design, a local favorite with four stars out of 10 reviews. Stop by 113 S. Orange Ave. the next time you're in need of a cut, coloring or extensions.
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