The best restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

This unfussy counter serve offers standard pizzas & other casual eats such as pasta & wings.

5616 E Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Japanese chain with a clubby vibe offering sushi, entrees, lunch specials & happy hours.

6081 Center Dr #203 (Los Angeles)

Strip-mall eatery with burritos & other Mexican dishes made with handcrafted corn tortillas.

5870 Melrose Ave #101 (Los Angeles)

Coffee standards plus breakfast bites and lunch fare prepared in a spacious, art-adorned setting.

7080 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Breakfast-to-dinner Mexican offerings served in a laid-back atmosphere, with karaoke nights.

5949 Whittier Blvd (Los Angeles)

Upscale Mexican eatery features high-ceilinged hacienda digs decked out with Latin American art.

5300 E Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious cafe.

639 N Larchmont Blvd (Los Angeles)

Counter-serve eatery with a simple Mexican menu that includes tacos, carne asada fries & churros.

6650 Crenshaw Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual eatery and chain outlet serving a variety of pizza pies, plus pasta, chicken wings and desserts.

6000 S Crenshaw Blvd (Los Angeles)

Laid-back seafood and Mexican spot featuring handmade tortillas and steaks as well as catering.

630 S Atlantic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious, diner-like mainstay featuring a range of classic Mexican & American dishes.

4445 W Slauson Ave (Los Angeles)

Tacos, burritos & combination platters are prepared at this laid-back Mexican grill.

10255 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Casual, family-owned eatery for burgers and pancakes combo, serving homemade soups, fries and salads plus breakfast items.

8320 Limonite Ave (Riverside)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner joint serving familiar Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos and nachos.

9051 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Counter-serve chain serving tacos, burritos & other classic Mexican specialties.

8990 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

1601 E 103rd St (Los Angeles)

Casual, family-friendly pizzeria offering familiar options like burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings and lasagna in a relaxed setting.

3960 N Studebaker Rd (Long Beach)

Family-run locale dishing up traditional Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5900 E Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual restaurant specializing in Mexican fare like enchiladas, tacos, burritos and menudo stew.

3060 W Lincoln Ave (Anaheim)

Mexican street food such as machetes and huaraches, served in a casual setting.

10424 Knott Ave (Anaheim)

Casual option for a variety of pizzas and other Italian dishes, including calzones and antipasto.

21612 Plano Trabuco Rd (Trabuco Canyon)

Casual fixture featuring a concise menu of authentic Mexican tacos (including breakfast options), plus quesadillas and burritos.

15721 Bernardo Heights Pkwy (San Diego)

Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.

22351 Antonio Pkwy

Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.

16761 Bernardo Center Dr (San Diego)

Intimate eatery serving Italian specialties such as homemade pasta, veal scallopini & tiramisu.

11040 Rancho Carmel Dr #2 (San Diego)

Casual Mexican spot for takeout and dine-in options, plus a large menu of classic dishes, such as burritos and tacos.

28815 Los Alisos Blvd A (Mission Viejo)

Family-owned diner dishing up New York-style pies alongside cheesesteaks and subs.

16588 Bernardo Center Dr (San Diego)

Casual counter-serve chain for health-minded Asian fare from made-to-order sushi rolls to salads.

10545 Scripps Poway Pkwy a (San Diego)

Casual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.

22431 Antonio Pkwy Ste B-110

Basic counter-serve eatery serving classic Mexican fare such as tacos, fajitas & breakfast burritos.

29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy

Casual spot with speedy service offering Baja-style fish tacos, seafood burritos & red enchiladas.

27755 Santa Margarita Pkwy (Mission Viejo)

Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.

27472 Portola Pkwy (Foothill Ranch)

Challenging Ted Robinson-designed course with a mix of water features and elevation changes.

29082 Tijeras Creek

Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.

22205 El Paseo

Simple eatery (chain) serving bagels, sandwiches and coffee drinks, with breakfast and lunch options.

27695 Santa Margarita Pkwy A (Mission Viejo)

Casual, family-owned kitchen offering thin-crust pizzas, red-sauce pastas & hand-rolled meatballs.

16707 Bernardo Center Dr (San Diego)

Casual counter-serve chain serving Mexican fare with Asian & Brazilian flavors, plus beer & wine.

27412 Portola Pkwy A (Lake Forest)

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.

22381 Antonio Pkwy

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

24011-D Marguerite Pkwy (Mission Viejo)

Rolls, nigiri, and other Japanese fare served in casual environs with beer, wine, and sake.

11611 Rancho Bernardo Rd (San Diego)

Casual strip-mall restaurant offering traditional sushi rolls & standard Japanese dishes.

12075 Carmel Mountain Rd #205 (San Diego)

Cozy, local joint offering pizzeria standards & a rotating selection of craft brews on tap.

10299 Scripps Trail (San Diego)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

11631 Duenda Rd (San Diego)

Relaxed Mexican restaurant in the Sabre Springs Plaza offering a variety of dishes and quick bites.

11385 Poway Rd (San Diego)

Pizzeria cooking hand-crafted dough pies, wings, and salads since 2013.

11489 Carmel Mountain Rd (San Diego)

Relaxed Italian eatery for housemade pasta dishes, meatballs and other dishes.

4017 City Terrace Dr (Los Angeles)

Modest, popular place serving signature thin-crust pizzas, plus pastas & other Italian standards.

1650 Colorado Blvd (Los Angeles)

Omakase menu highlighting fresh, flown-in seafood from Japan & beyond served in a sleek restaurant.

334 Main St #1106 (Los Angeles)

Local pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

2060 S Euclid St (Anaheim)

Casual restaurant, pizzeria and beer emporium also offering wings and other comfort favorites.

22902 Los Alisos Blvd (Mission Viejo)

Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.

1800 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-owned Mexican eatery offering Oaxacan dishes, including namesake tlayudas, in cozy surrounds.

5450 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual, family-style, clean eatery serving burritos, tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples.

351 Pacific Ave (Long Beach)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican eats such as menudo and chilaquiles, plus dessert and coffee.

6562 E Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Modest Mexican-American eatery with classic plates, breakfast, burgers & ribs in diner surrounds.

1201 W Lincoln Ave (Anaheim)

Casual eatery for sushi and hand rolls served one at a time, along with beer and wine.

14370 Culver Dr Ste 2G (Irvine)

Local pizzeria chain serving pies, plus wings & cheese bread, in a casual setting.

10255 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Casual setting for live rock music, with a lunch & dinner menu that includes pizzas & burgers.

5205 Pacific Coast Hwy (Long Beach)

Family-owned option for tacos and other classic Mexican eats, plus margaritas, beer, and wine.

3311 Michelson Dr (Irvine)

Stylish local Mexican chain serving mesquite-grilled steak & seafood dishes, plus margaritas.

1910 Main St (Irvine)

Trendy, warm bar/eatery offering seasonal Mexican fusion plates, top-shelf tequila & weekend brunch.

3937 E Broadway (Long Beach)

Laid-back outfit with a trendy vibe serving creative pizzas, pasta & panini, plus beer & wine.

12924 W Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza & hearty sandwiches steal the show at this family-friendly eatery.

30461 Avenida de las Flores Unit B

Customizable Italian cuisine where diners choose a pasta & a sauce amid a cozy ambiance.

1802 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Relaxed, quick-serve stop serving Baja-style Mexican grub such as fish tacos, ceviche & burritos.

497 E Alessandro Blvd b (Riverside)

Warm, bright eatery for classic Mexican cuisine such as homestyle fajitas, tacos & tequila drinks.

1842 1st St (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.

BROADWAY ARCADE BUILDING, 541 S Spring St Unit 101 (Los Angeles)

Cheerful eatery specializing in custom poke bowls (Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine rolled in bamboo rice), plus sushi burritos.

11860 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

1037 Flower St (Los Angeles)

Trendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.

1320 E 7th St Ste 100 (Los Angeles)

Create-your-own pizzas come in several sizes at this basic take-out spot also dishing pasta & salad.

201 Sandpointe Ave Suite 150 (Santa Ana)

No-frills family-friendly eatery serving pizza, spaghetti & red-sauce Italian entrees since 1963.

5400 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Tacos, burritos, and other traditional Mexican eats served in a casual, family-friendly restaurant.

2031 E 1st St # A5 (Santa Ana)

Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery serving up specialties from the Oaxaca region.

10429 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Long-standing outfit in a strip mall preparing pizza & other classic Italian dishes in relaxed digs.

6788 Brockton Ave (Riverside)

Cash-only Mexican eatery offers counter-serve Mexican fare & fountain sodas in a basic setting.

17951 Sky Park Cir Unit F (Irvine)

At this strip-mall spot, diners eat Japanese fare at wooden tables & chairs or at the sushi bar.

1900 Highland Ave #5 (Los Angeles)

Refined dining rooms serving Mexican fare & cocktails with harbor views & a waterfront deck.

407 Shoreline Village Dr (Long Beach)

Casual counter-serve known for New York and New Jersey-style pies and vodka slices.

3501 Monterey Rd (Los Angeles)

Modern, approachable space serving contemporary Mexican cuisine, plus extensive tequila selection.

22322 El Paseo

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

333 E 2nd St (Los Angeles)

Cute cafe, bakery and shop featuring made-to-order pasta, sandwiches and baked goods.

2813, 2815 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Relaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.

774 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

600 W 7th St #150 (Los Angeles)

Authentic Italian cooking, including pizza, served in a cozy space with a patio overlooking the lake.

31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste m

Pizzas with standard toppings, subs, salads & more are served in a casual space with booth seating.

1657 N La Brea Ave (Los Angeles)

Pizzas by the slice or pie are served in a basic space along with sandwiches, salads, wings & more.

1177 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)

Relaxed eatery featuring salads and wraps, plus gluten-free donuts.

5570 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Compact eatery with a bar offering sushi, ramen, poke and sake.

1511 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.

1920 Hyperion Ave (Los Angeles)

A variety of classic & updated Italian dishes served in a basic, family-friendly setting.

22332 El Paseo

No-frills counter serve dispensing pizza & basic Italian eats, plus burgers, tacos & burritos.

1809 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual chicken specialists offering grilled poultry and sides for eating in or taking away.

6374 Sunset Blvd Ste D (Los Angeles)

Small, family-run spot featuring fresh, traditional sushi rolls and noodle bowls.

645 W 9th St Apt 107 (Los Angeles)

Local Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting.

783 W Blaine St (Riverside)

Creative and traditional Mexican dishes, including vegan options, served in a casual spot with margaritas.

5923 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

New York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.

2019 E 7th St (Los Angeles)

Casual Italian eatery specializing in fresh pasta and sauces.

6460 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 130 (Long Beach)

Relaxed, clean eatery, specializing in pizza by the slice and featuring beer and wine.

444 N Lakeview Ave (Anaheim)

Chain dishing up modern Mexican bowls, burritos, salads and tacos served in a bright setting.

6550 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

2700 Alton Pkwy #133 (Irvine)

Family-run eatery specializing in pizzas and wings infused with Indian flavors like paneer and curry.

3678 Central Ave Ste 103 (Riverside)

Upscale Northern Italian spot offering a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere & late-night weekend jazz.

3646 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

Cozy, low-key Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads for dine-in or takeout.

6160 Arlington Ave C4 (Riverside)

Kid-friendly Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan fare and colorful decor.

3014 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

A big menu of all the classics pairs with a limited bar in a simple space lined with paintings.

6210 Pacific Coast Hwy (Long Beach)

Unassuming, family-run eatery offering homestyle Mexican food, including handmade tortillas.

4155 Park Ave (Riverside)

Cozy Japanese restaurant featuring a varied sushi menu alongside sashimi and salmon dishes.

3976 S Figueroa St (Los Angeles)

Casual, counter-service sushi restaurant in an airport business center supplying specialty rolls, sashimi, and entrees.

17951 Sky Park Cir Unit F (Irvine)

Easygoing outfit with traditional decor serving tacos, burritos & ceviche, plus other standards.

421 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Japanese restaurant serving sushi, noodles, and other dishes in an informal atmosphere.

21612 Plano Trabuco Rd #J (Trabuco Canyon)

Casual, no-frills Japanese bistro serving authentic fare such as sushi and sake.

6775 Santa Monica Blvd #3 (Los Angeles)

Small, relaxed sushi bar with a menu of classic rolls and other options like poke bowls and fried gyoza.

19510 Van Buren Boulevard F6 (Riverside)

Enchiladas, quesadillas & other Mexican favorites presented in an enduring locale.

3204 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

Local chain serving traditional Mexican dishes, beer & wine in a relaxed atmosphere.

2901 E 7th St (Long Beach)

Cozy, hip Japanese restaurant offering ramen, sushi, and small plates, plus happy hour specials.

6565 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-friendly Italian eatery serving staples including pizza, pasta & sandwiches.

2540 Main St (Irvine)

Casual eatery in a strip mall provides a wide array of sushi & classic Japanese entrees, plus sake.

5228 Arlington Ave (Riverside)

Casual sushi joint, also serving sake, that's popular for lunch specials, as well as for dinner.

232 E 2nd St E (Los Angeles)

Unfussy Mexican cantina selling tacos, moles & chile-heavy Oaxacan fare plus beer.

10426 National Blvd (Los Angeles)