Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
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Where to eat Spanish food in Rancho Santa Margarita: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Spanish restaurants to try in Rancho Santa Margarita. Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in Orange County, California, United States. One of Orange County's youngest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is a master planned community set upon rolling hills. The population was 47,853 at the 2010 census, up from 47,214 at the 2000 census. Although it is named for Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, which was in San Diego County, the city limits fall within the borders of Rancho Mission Viejo. At 20 characters long, it is the longest city name in California.
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1. Carmelita's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By steveK9829TE
Carmelitaâs in RSM overlooks the beautiful Santa Margarita Lake. The food is very good and so are the margaritas. The black bean dip & fresh handmade guacamole are signatures starters. This is a very good restaurant and the ambience is wonderful. Steve Concialdi
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2. Tapas & Beer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Tapas & Beer offers Spanish style tapas along with an excellent full regional menu; served alongside award-winning craft beers, fine wines selected by our in-house sommelier, and handcrafted cocktails and specialty drinks. All this can be enjoyed while wa
Reviewed By gcullrich
I LOVE TAPAS & BEER! This place is the bomb.com and if you live in RSM, it is a must try.I moved into the apartments up the street from Tapas about a month ago and we've been here 3 times already. We like to walk over, watch the game, have some cocktails & eats, then not worry about driving home.The ambiance is good. TVs to watch a variety of sports games, country music, bar stools + seating and never too many people. They have craft beers and some delicious cocktails, I recommend the strawberry cocktail.The food is great. I've had the mac n cheese, spanish meatballs, chorizo flatbread and steak sandwich. I have never been disappointed. Every single food item tastes totally fresh and homemade. The main reason I love this place because RSM has an overabundance of chains; original restaurants you can't get anywhere else do not exist. I'm over the Red Robins of the world and if you are too, try this place out. You won't regret it.
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3. El Pollo Loco
Reviewed By SOCGAC
Always fresh, perfectly cooked chicken. Good sides and the new Pollo Bowls are good too. I tried the Pollo Cobb Bowl along with my usual 8 piece Thighs and Legs. Tortillas are also fresh. This location seems to be well managed and always busy. Service is friendly and efficient. The main downside is there is limited seating and only two tables outside right next to the drive through queue. The downside is also small and hard to navigate sometimes.The quality of the food makes up for the limitations.
Where to Eat in Rancho Santa Margarita: The Best Restaurants and Bars
