Where Orange Countyactually sits down.

3rd Place Coffee

Cozy community coffee shop with in-house bakes, breakfast burritos, a dog-friendly patio, and Wednesday open-mic nights.

Ahi Ahi Sushi Bar and Grill

Casual sushi bar known for the Foothill Ranch Roll, lunch specials, and weekday happy hour.

Ameci Pizza & Pasta

Neighborhood pizzeria serving pizza, pasta, subs, and broasted chicken

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Foothill Ranch

Mexican · tacos

Each restaurant is family-owned so that we can serve you the highest quality, fresh, authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Each location also has its own specialty dishes and drink specials. Our location is known for its grande burritos and delicious margaritas.

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Lake Forest

Mexan · tacos

Founded in 1997 by Sal Avila and now owned by his daughter Nathalie Avila Ruttkay, Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest continues the family tradition Mamá Avila began in 1966 with recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, right here in the heart of Lake Forest.

Biagio's Italian Restaurant

Family-run neighborhood Italian restaurant serving homemade dishes since 1976

Bowlista

Superfood cafe with customizable acai bowls, vibrant smoothies, and immunity shots (4.9-star rated).

Brio Brio Bakery & Café

Japanese-inspired bakery café with shokupan sandos, matcha desserts, and cozy patio seating

Charros Kitchen and Catering

Authentic Mexican kitchen for breakfast burritos, weekend menudo, and full-service event catering.

Chuck E. Cheese Foothill Ranch

Kid-friendly arcade, pizza restaurant, and birthday party destination.

Cloud Cafe

Family-owned breakfast café known for steamed omelets and Belgian waffles

Coffee Roasters

Local coffee roastery and cafe pouring house-roasted espresso drinks.

Cuca's Mexican Food

Family-recipe Mexican food made fresh daily; dine-in, takeout, and catering (4.8-star rated).

DeLucia's Italian Restaurant and Bar

Family-run Italian restaurant with 40+ years of Orange County history

Ding Tea Foothill Ranch

Bubble tea shop serving milk and fruit teas with fun add-ins.

El Toro Gourmet Meats

Old-school butcher market famous for carne asada, sandwiches, and wine pairings

Empanada Man Pizzeria

Argentine-Italian joint serving hand-crafted empanadas, pizzas, and pastas for 10+ years (4.8-star rated).

Kona Coffee District

Hawaiian-themed café serving Kona coffee and island food

La Casita Olvera

Family-run Mexican spot known for $1 Taco Tuesdays, tableside guacamole, and a Sunday brunch buffet; calls itself "the happiest place in Foothill Ranch."

La Tia Tacos & More

Fast-casual Mexican joint famous for quesabirria tacos with consome; serves breakfast and dinner.

Maison De Pho

Neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant for pho, grilled pork, and spring rolls.

Mamon

Independent sandwich shop with breakfast burritos, craft beer, and natural ingredients (5.0-star rated).

Minato Sushi

Local independent sushi restaurant serving Lake Forest families for over two decades

Ozen Sushi

Local sushi spot with baked rolls, bento boxes, and seared scallops (4.4-star rated).

RC's Watering Hole

Local bar and grill (formerly Center Bar & Grill) hosting live bands on weekends; Foothill Ranch's go-to night scene.

Redshift Coffee Roasters

Independent specialty coffee roaster and café

Sana'a Cafe

Yemeni/Middle Eastern coffeehouse and bakery, open late

Sunny Dumpling House

Asian-owned, women-owned Chinese dumpling and noodle house

Taqueria De Anda-Grill

Street-style tacos and burritos, open late

Uoko Sushi and Japanese Cuisine

Independent local Japanese restaurant and sushi bar

Urban Grill and Wine Bar

Upscale neighborhood gastropub with boutique wines, creative cocktails, and gourmet comfort food.