Looking for a yummy Mediterranean meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots serving such fare around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown.

People in the Santa Ana area tend to spend more in the winter at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses benefit from free advertising. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Santa Ana-area restaurants rose to $31 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Chicken Maison

Topping the list is a member of the Chicken Maison chain. Located at 3605 S. Bristol St., it's the most popular Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 2,058 reviews on Yelp.

2. Panini Kabob Grill

Next up is Panini Kabob Grill, a member of the California chain, at 2810 Main St., Main Place Mall. With 4.5 stars out of 1,023 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and breakfast/brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Buqqa Mediterranean Grill

Last but not least is Lacy's Buqqa Mediterranean Grill, at 201 E. Fourth St., Unit 127. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mediterranean, Turkish and halal spot 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews.

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