211 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, USA

$$ ・ Mexican

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking

This gastropub in downtown Santa Ana isn't new but a post-pandemic reset and a trip to Mexico changed Chef Luis Perez's mindset—and menu. It's all about quality over quantity here, so expect a tightly edited menu featuring tacos, quekas, and churros, but it's all very good. Happy hour discounts make sampling it all a tempting proposition. Tacos are made with handmade flour tortillas topped with a grilled tomato and dried chili salsa and filled with everything from sauteed shrimp to pork shank carnitas and suadero. Quekas feature hand-pressed masa and are served with a habanero salsa. While the vegan mushroom queka is worth ordering by itself with nicely sauteed mushrooms, confit potatoes, and guacamole, you can also opt to add cheese for a wonderful addition.

Facilities & Services

• Air conditioning

Reservation number

tel:+1 714-972-1172

Website

https://www.lolagaspar.com/

Opening hours