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Restaurants.

Sit-down, fast casual, takeout windows and everything in between. Every cuisine Orange County has to offer — from chef-driven Mexican on Center Street to quiet weeknight pho on Bolsa.

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Aloha BBQ
Mission Viejo

Aloha BBQ

Local Hawaiian BBQ spot with house-made marinades and fresh-cooked plate lunches

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Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant
Mission Viejo

Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant

Family-run Italian and seafood restaurant in Mission Viejo since 1986 with brick-oven pizza and a popular happy hour

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Diotima Bakehouse
Mission Viejo

Diotima Bakehouse

Artisan French-style bakery praised as one of the best in OC for flaky handmade croissants and quality coffee

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Hacienda La Joya
Mission Viejo

Hacienda La Joya

Family-owned Mexican restaurant serving homestyle dishes like carnitas and menudo

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Hatam Restaurant
Mission Viejo

Hatam Restaurant

Family-run Persian kitchen serving char-broiled koobideh lamb shank and wedding catering

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Kona Loa Coffee
Mission Viejo

Kona Loa Coffee

Hawaiian-inspired local coffee shop rated 4.9 stars for lattes like the Strawberry Shortcake and Zebra Mocha

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Las Golondrinas Mexican Food
Mission Viejo

Las Golondrinas Mexican Food

Casual Mexican deli counter known for fajita tacos fish tacos and breakfast burritos

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Perla's Taqueria
Mission Viejo

Perla's Taqueria

Hidden-gem taqueria praised for carne asada tacos pollo mole and fresh ceviche

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Pho King Way
Mission Viejo

Pho King Way

Vietnamese noodle house since 1986 with flavorful pho banh mi and Thai tea

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Pub Thirty-Two
Mission Viejo

Pub Thirty-Two

Irish gastropub with live music a dog-friendly patio and a 4.8-star rating

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Shanghai Place
Mission Viejo

Shanghai Place

Family-run Chinese restaurant known for sizzling rice soup honey walnut shrimp and generous portions

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Surfin' Donuts
Mission Viejo

Surfin' Donuts

Local donut shop and grill known for massive fluffy donuts and bacon breakfast burritos

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Tacos & Co.
Mission Viejo

Tacos & Co.

Family-owned counter-service spot for tacos burritos and tortas with homemade salsas

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Taqueria De Anda Grill
Mission Viejo

Taqueria De Anda Grill

Casual taco grill serving birria tacos burritos and fresh horchata

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Xclusive Mexican Kitchen
Mission Viejo

Xclusive Mexican Kitchen

Vibrant Mexican kitchen with live music daily breakfast molcajete and taco Tuesday

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