La Rinconada Restaurant, Santa Ana

Founded to satisfy the most intense cravings for authentic Mexican food, La Rinconada features a robust selection of dishes that hail from south of the border. A cursory glance at its menu reveals a wide variety of offerings: burritos, enchiladas, breakfast food, tacos, and sopas, to name but a few. Continue reading, and the breadth of its food becomes clear: its enchiladas, for example, come in many styles—some are filled with cheese, others with seafood; some are made with ranchera sauce, while others marinate in adobo. Such variety reflects the flavors and preferences of Mexico's many regions, much to the delight of the downtown Santa Ana crowd.