Looking to uncover all that Central City has to offer? Get to know this Santa Ana neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a combination dining spot to a bakery and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. El Toro Carniceria-Meat Shop
Topping the list is El Toro Carniceria-Meat Shop. Located at 1340 W. First St., this combination Mexican eatery/grocer/meat shop is the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews on Yelp.
2. El Cabrito
Next up is Mexican spot El Cabrito, at 1604 W. First St. Its menu features birrias, burritos, carne asada, tacos, quesadillas and more. With four stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Lantern Grill
Asian fusion spot Lantern Grill, which offers a variety of grilled entrees (including chicken, beef, steak and shrimp) in boat-shaped dishes, as well as bubble tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 1722 W. First St., Suite G, four stars out of 188 reviews.
4. El Metate Panaderia
El Metate Panaderia, a bakery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 36 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1338 W. First St. to try out its tres leches cakes, gelatinas, doughnuts and more.
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