5 Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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1. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1817)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 43 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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2. Mangia Bene Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(697)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 13 times today

Mangia Bene Cucina in Laguna Niguel, CA, is a foodie hotspot serving up original and delicious Italian dishes. With over 25 years of experience, they deliver what they call 'The Fresh Italian Food Experience'. Reviewers love their great food and service, with one saying 'food is always good' and another praising the 'flavorful and perfectly cooked and fresh' dishes. The place is often busy, indicating a strong reputation among locals and visitors.

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3. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(2768)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 71 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

4. Xacalli Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(280)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Silverado

Booked 11 times today

Xacalli is a Chef Driven Modern Mexican Restaurant that highlights regional Mexican cuisine. Located in historical mining town of Silverado Canyon, in eastern Orange County next to the cities of Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest. Beautiful drive from Orange, Irvine and Tustin. The community of Silverado with her majestic mountains, state designated scenic highway is a hidden gem located at the boundaries of Cleveland National Forest.Xacalli's aim is to bring people and food together with authentic dishes that are modern and visually beautiful as well as entice your taste buds. We serve plates with the intention of sharing family style. Whether at the bar or in our dining room, we aim to showcase our passion for service excellence. Executive Chef Vincent Espinoza sources quality ingredients to create a seasonal menu alongside a craft bar. We are thrilled to welcome you to Xacalli for dinner + craft cocktails in our rustic and friendly restaurant.

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5. OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1626)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 22 times today

At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Don't forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Puesto Los Olivos

2. Mangia Bene Cucina

3. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4. Xacalli Kitchen

5. OPAH Restaurant & Bar

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