Santa Ana's 3 top spots to find affordable halal eats

Niki's Indian Food. | Photo: Dawn W./Yelp

In search of a new favorite halal spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable such restaurants around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Gourmet Burger

Topping the list is Gourmet Burger. Located at 2431 N. Tustin Ave., Suite R2, the burgers and chicken wings spot is also the highest-rated low-priced halal restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting 4.5 stars out of 402 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Dennis R., who reviewed Gourmet Burger on April 5, wrote, "Talk about a classic cheeseburger done right! Gourmet Burger earned a spot in my book through their top-notch service and made to order cooking."

Rami H. noted, "I recently discovered Gourmet Burger and have now visited a few times. On each visit the food has been great, and the service incredibly fast and friendly."

2. Niki's Indian Food

Next up is Niki's Indian Food, at 2031 E. First St., Suite A3. With 4.5 stars out of 405 reviews on Yelp, the Indian, Pakistani and halal spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

We turned there for an overview of Niki's Indian Food.

"We at Niki's Indian Food take pride in providing healthy, authentic, delicious Pakistani and Indian food prepared with 100% Zabiah halal meat and healthy ingredients from fresh vegetables from farms to your table," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We are located in the heart of Santa Ana, right off the 5 and 55 Freeways. We are about 10 minutes from Costa Mesa, 15 minutes from Newport Beach, 10 to 15 minutes Garden Grove Masjid and Anaheim area."

3. DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill

Then there's DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill, at 121 E. Memory Lane, Suite D-3. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mediterranean, Turkish and halal spot four stars out of 380 reviews.

The site has lots more information about DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill.

"Our family has over two decades of authentic Turkish and Mediterranean recipes," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Back in our hometown, Istanbul, we are well-known for our specialty: doner kebab. This traditional Turkish dish has ancient origins going as far back as the Ottoman Empire."

Regarding signature items, "The home of the original doner," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We also have pitas, wraps and salads specially made to order."

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