Craving Mexican food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable restaurants serving such fare around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Taqueria El Zamorano
Topping the list is Taqueria El Zamorano. Located at 925 W. Warner Ave. in Memorial Park, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers tacos and more, is the most popular budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,235 reviews on Yelp.
The site has lots more information about the restaurant.
"Originally Taqueria El Zamorano opened its doors in 1997 under Nicolas and Ernestina Aguilar," states the business's Yelp profile. This spot specializes in carnitas, al pastor and homemade tortillas.
2. Taco Pronto
Next up is Taco Pronto, at 1714 E. McFadden Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 493 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican fast food spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Serving Orange County for over 23 years, Taco Pronto offers "fast and fresh" authentic Mexican food, according to Yelp: "We take pride in the quality of ingredients that go into every mouth-watering dish. Our salsa and sauces are always made from scratch and never canned."
3. Las Brisas Restaurant
Lacy's Las Brisas Restaurant, at 719 E. First St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Mexican spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 36 reviews.
Yelper Karina L., who recently reviewed Las Brisas Restaurant, wrote, "I came here today for the first time. I am Mexican, always in search of authentic Mexican food. I found it. The best menudo, amazing salsa and chips — and did I mention the best menudo?"
4. Burritos La Palma
Finally, there's Burritos La Palma, a Mexican eatery in Artesia Pilar. It's another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 257 Yelp reviews. Head over to 410 N. Bristol to see for yourself.
Yelper Steven L., who reviewed Burritos La Palma on March 28, wrote, "Wow, delicious birria burritos. Size of the burrito is half the size of regular ones, so if you're an eater like me, order three!"
Yelper Jackie M. added, "OMG — perfect little road burritos for our drive to San Diego. We got one of each, and the birria with beans and cheese was definitely the car favorite. Will be going back again, several times."
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