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Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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1. Hannas Prime Steak
4.9
Exceptional(3528)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 23 times today
Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar was established in 2005 and has quickly become one of Orange County’s premiere dining establishments. Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants, Hanna's Restaurant & Bar offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with classic, traditional flair. Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance. From our friendly bartenders, vibrant ambiance, outgoing wait staff, and incredible menu, our guests are always embraced in a comforting fashion. And on any given night you can always find owner David Hanna mingling among guests and ensuring that every detail of their experience at Hanna’s is nothing short of extraordinary.​
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2. Todos Santos
4.5
Awesome(137)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 5 times today
Located in El Paseo Plaza, Todos Santos is a newly renovated restaurant specializing in modern authentic Mexican cuisine.With an extensive tequila & mezcal selection, heated outdoor dining, a brand new bar patio and a culinary team with decades of experience in Mexican cuisine, Todos Santos promises to deliver an amazing experience no matter the occasion.
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3. Alza Italian Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(234)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 6 times today
"Alza": to raise or uplift is a fitting name for a restaurant that lifts spirits through its delicious dishes and warm and inviting hospitality. Family owned and operated Alza Italian Kitchen is a modern day classic Italian restaurant that bridges the gap between old and new. A neighborhood restaurant with a lively atmosphere, Alza offers a diverse menu of delicious Italian comfort food with an elevated twist. At Alza we are passionate about creating crave-worthy Italian food and memorable experiences. Enjoy inventive cocktails, savory pizzas and fresh Italian dishes on our large alfresco patio or newly renovated interior. We offer full menu takeout and delivery 7 days a week. We invite you to sit back, savor every bite, and enjoy the Alza experience.
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4. Hacienda on the Lake
4.5
Awesome(145)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 7 times today
Hacienda on the Lake offers festive Mexican cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. With its location right on Lake Mission Viejo, it has spectacular views that can be enjoyed from the outdoor seating area and an extensive menu that features appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, grilled entrees and chef specials.Cinco De Mayo, Mothers Day and Fathers Day we only offer a Limited Menu.Catering services make it easy and convenient to plan business functions, birthday parties or other special occasions.
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5. Pub Thirty-Two
4.7
Exceptional(425)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 1 time today
Located in Mission Viejo, California, Pub Thirty-Two represents our desire to bring the type of restaurant and bar experience we enjoy to Mission Viejo; a place you will be as comfortable holding a professional lunch meeting as you are having drinks and great conversation with friends. We strive to provide a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere with food, drinks, and events that exceed expectations. Our restaurant is farm-to-fork, and our menu changes seasonally. We are proud to be partnered with local ranches and farms to bring you fresh, local, and sustainable food.
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6. Puesto Los Olivos
4.6
Exceptional(1798)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine
Booked 46 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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7. Rosewood Social
4.8
Exceptional(180)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 23 times today
Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social combines the unique flavors of the traditional American steakhouse with soulful Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!
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8. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(2754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 76 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.
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9. Bloom Restaurant + Bar
4.8
Exceptional(860)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 37 times today
Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar
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10. Little Sister - Irvine
4.5
Awesome(1247)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Irvine
Booked 55 times today
East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia.Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

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  • JeffVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wow, way above expectations. Elevated experience and service that is as good as any of the best restaurants I’ve been to. Outstanding food. Great wine list. 5stars solidly earned. Highly recommend and hope to be back someday
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    O SEA | seafood for thoughtPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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    4.9
  • Jerry
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wow. What a gem to have in San Juan Capistrano. I had my doubts on seeing such high reviews but everything was great about our experience here and I agree it’s top notch. We came for a late Valentine’s date and it delivered. Great food (Bang Bang Shrimp, Croissant Waffle, and Steak and Eggs) and beautiful outdoor seating. This venue is also quite large as well so could accommodate large parties. We’ll be coming back soon.
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    Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
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    4.8
  • Tony
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Server was attentive and food was great. Ribeye was great for myself but the food is great. Sundays are even better than saturdays if you want a funner vibe. Went for mothers birthday and she had a blast on a saturday morning. 13 of us and had zero issues. So good!
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    Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Orange
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    4.7
  • Isaiah
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Went here for Valentines Day Dinner. The price was amazing and our server was amazing as well. We knew it was going to be busy and that the kitchen was going to be really busy because of the Special Valentines Dinner offer. So we were glad that we ordered from the sushi bar until the food came in. The whole experience was great and the food was great too. Would I want to do valentines again here, yes.
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    RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Chino Hills, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Chino Hills
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    3.9
  • William
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Took my girlfriend here for an early valentines date night, we had an amazing time and were blown away by the taste and quality of the food. The service and vibe of the whole restaurant was absolutely incredible. Definitely recommend if your looking for something nice that feels classical at a very reasonable price
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    Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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    4.5

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