Lupes
If you live in Southern California or are just visiting for the day, Lupe’s is a local staple you should stop by. Lupe’s offers fresh and delicious Mexican food that is filling and affordable.
(My family believes this restaurant sells the best burritos in Southern California.) Lupe’s has multiple locations, but customers still get a small business feel in that each dish is cooked to perfection and is consistently delicious. My favorite menu item is the California Burrito. I enjoy this burrito because the meat is juicy, the guac is flavorful, and the french fries are crispy. (My words cannot describe how tasty this burrito is.) While the California Burrito is a great option, Lupe’s tacos are also delicious. So, next time you are in the area, visit Lupe’s!
- Dana Point: 33621 Del Obispo St, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Aliso Viejo: 26541 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- Lake Forest: 24531 Trabuco Road Unit E & F, Lake Forest, CA 92630
bb.q Chicken
Are you tired of Chick-fil-A/Canes or want to try something new? Pay a visit to bb.q Chicken! This fast-food restaurant sells Korean Fried Chicken, among other side dishes. The main difference between Korean Fried Chicken and American Fried Chicken is that it is crispier and more flavorful. Bb.q Chicken double fries their chicken to ensure that each piece is crispy and hot. After frying the chicken, workers coat a sauce of your choice on the chicken. In my opinion, Soy Garlic, Honey Garlic, and Classic are the best flavors. When you are craving chicken, I highly recommend bb.q Chicken.
- There are many locations, but here are some in Irvine
- Jamboree (Irvine): 2750 Alton Parkway #111, Irvine, CA 92606
- Cypress Village (Irvine): 14161 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 9262
Han’s Homemade Ice Cream
My final recommendation is Han’s Homemade Ice Cream. This small business has been open since 1972 and has remained popular since then. Han’s Homemade Ice Cream has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, and for good reason. This ice cream parlor sells old-school and unique flavors like Black Licorice. In addition to ice cream, Han’s sells sundaes, banana splits, and customizable ice cream sandwiches. When you are craving ice cream or a sweet treat, Han’s Homemade Ice Cream is the place for you!
- 3640 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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They sound great! I can’t wait to check them out!
Lupes is great! I don’t eat out much, but that’s my brother and sister’s favorite eatery.
You should try Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano! It’s my favorite restaurant. It’s a fusion of Middle Eastern and American food and genuinely the most creative and beautiful dishes I have ever seen. The restaurant is also beautiful it has a lot of windows and you can even sit at a window seat if you wish, sometimes during the day the windows are open and it’s a great way to enjoy the atmosphere of San Juan Capistrano as well as some excellent and unique food.
Sounds delicious, thank you for the recommendation!!! 🙂