Nadi was absolutely AMAZING!!! She went above and beyond. I've been in customer service for over 20…read moreyears and when I receive service THAT exceptional I make a point to leave a review the moment I get in my car as that level of service is not only so rare these days, but should be acknowledged and commended. The quality of cheeses and fresh cuts of meat are absolutely top tier with many quality cuts and unique cheeses that are very hard to come by. JR was incredibly kind and accommodating as well. Looking forward to coming back in the near future.

If you want high quality meats, cheeses, spreads and more, this is the place to get them. I've…read morepurchased many amazing steaks as Father's Day gifts and recently popped in for a gift card for a retirement gift. All of the staff is friendly and you're never left standing there wondering what you're looking at or trying to make decisions. The store, meat cases and strip mall it is located in are all VERY CLEAN.

We've been customers of theirs since the mid 80s! And particularly we love their teriyaki tri-tip…read more It's tender and flavorful. They have a technique that allows them to put the marinade into the meat. We always buy extra tri-tips so we have an extra one available when we want it! It's always a treat for our or for a special occasion. Love love love it!

Some of the best quality out there. The cordon bleu is the best with their teriyaki tri-tip a close…read moresecond. Highly recommended!

Went to Harper Barbecue for the first time on a Saturday evening with friends…read more Is there anything quite as wonderful as dining with fellow foodies who are open to ordering a little bit of everything and sharing?!! I was in HEAVEN! The most memorable items for me were the beef cheek and the chili, but everything was truly outstanding. Attentive service, and a more elevated and polished vibe than you'll find in most BBQ joints, all while being super comfortable, cute, and enjoyable! Can't wait to return. :)

I got the ribs, Picanha and chicken from the staff recommendations. Honestly, the chicken was very…read moredry and bland. I thought it would help to drown it in sauce, but their sauces were weak. The Picanha was the best and ribs were just okay. They really need to work on their barbecue sauces. Their sides are really expensive but the jalapeño cheesy honey butter corn bread was tasty!

Great BBQ spot. Had the brisket sandwich and side of potato salad…read more The house made pickles were a nice touch as well

Ribbro BBQ is one of those spots that just feels good the second you walk in. It really gives off…read morethat mom and pop, family run energy. You can tell the owners and staff actually care about the place and about the people coming through the door. Everyone is welcoming, warm, and genuinely happy to have you there. It doesn't feel corporate or overly polished. It feels personal. The spot is well kept and cozy. It's a great place to visit with a small group. Take friends visiting from out of town. They'll appreciate it. The food is honestly top tier. It's the kind of BBQ you crave randomly during the week and then find yourself making an excuse to go get. I treat it as a reward spot for myself every so often because it always hits. The flavors are bold, the portions are solid, and everything tastes like it was made with pride. There's something special about supporting a place like this. Great food, great people, and that neighborhood feel that's getting harder to find. Definitely one of my go to comfort spots.

Phenomenal!!! Listen I'm not a huge BBQ person but when I crave it I want the best. So let's get…read moreinto it, I got the 3 meat combo. Ribs, brisket and tri tip. I appreciated my waitress asking if I preferred fatty or lean. I got the baked beans, elite corn (YUM) and I dove into some honey glazed burnt ends. Baby when I tell you all this meat is tender, seasoned to perfection and juice ooozing out believe. I loved the food so I ordered a tray to take home to my family. Crazy part is I've been looking at this place for months. Im so happy the smoking king disappointed me otherwise I would have never found this gem. Now to make it even better my waitress Fatima was super sweet, super informative and very knowledgeable about their menu. She made the experience even better becuz when I walked in I was hangry and frustrated. Within 10mins my whole mood changed. Thank you Fatima. Place is good for goods or fly solo like me. Either way you wont be disappointed.

I've been coming to Hole Spokes since 2023, and it's honestly been one of the better spots I've…read morefound for pulled pork around Costa Mesa and Orange County. The pulled pork sandwich on the brioche bun with the slaw is super good, and I really appreciate that they don't drench the meat in sauce beforehand. They let you choose your own sauces at the table, and all of them are really tasty. The fries are great, the beans are good, and the sides overall are solid. The restaurant itself is also really nice with plenty of parking, family friendly, huge indoor seating area with heating, patio seating, and even a little bar area. The only reason it's not a full 5 stars for me is because I've been here probably 6 or 7 times now, and the pulled pork consistently has a little too much fat/gristle mixed in. Sometimes you'll get a bite that's mostly squishy fat, and occasionally the smoke flavor can taste a little overpowering, almost like extra smoke flavoring was added. It's not a deal breaker at all because the food is still really good, but if they trimmed the pork a bit more and toned down the smoke flavor slightly, this would easily be a 5-star spot for me.

Way better than Expected…read more The two girls working were supper helpful and gave me a Free container of some kind of Avocado Sauce that was great. I will be back

Costa Mesa, Ca. I'm often on the prowl for a great burger…read more This place has an excellent one. It takes a bit of a wait to get it, as this is not a fast food joint. Someone is in the kitchen preparing your burger from scratch. The first thing I noticed when it arrived at our table was how the meat extends well beyond the bun and that it is about 3/4 of an inch thick. The Wagu meat has superior flavor, the number one feature of this burger. The type of cheese is unknown but it didn't matter as it did not deflect from the wonderful taste of the meat. The bun held up well all the way to the finish. The fries on the side were good, they looked as if they were cut on the premises, somewhat large size but perfectly cooked and not even a bit greasy. There was a tomato in there with good moisture and flavor, it reminded me of an Heirloom, but I'm not able to verify that. Price was reasonable for a burger of this quality. I'll be back!

I've been to Anjin many a time - and have yet to do a review! On a crispy Saturday night, the wife…read morewanted some delicious a la carte JBBQ, and I wanted some warm sake, compliments for a spring evening. We were seated promptly, and Anjin isn't as busy during 10pm to close, so if you're looking for an almost all night eatery with great service, you should stop by. We had: - Marinated Ribeye - Regular Ribeye - Scallops The beef carpacio is a must try, and the scallops were large, great to share as well. The Ribeyes were also very fatty and cooked quickly, so please keep your eyes on them. The ribeye was quite delicious, and if you like a chewier piece of meet, the pork cheek with some sauce was also tasty. Great service, with team members continuously taking finished plates off your table, and always there if you needed anything. A classic JBBQ spot, and a must try in OC.

Came to anjin for my birthday since I was craving some bbq but nothing too greasy or heavy…read more We ordered a couple of dishes like the tongue, harami, kalbi, yukke, etc. everything is so delicious and tender. The marinade is perfect that I even forgot there were dipping sauces. The anjin salad and rice were gigantic so you can easily split it. The dressing on the salad was amazing and refreshing, it had tons of topping like seaweed and apples so I could eat that thing forever.

Wild Fork CM is having an Easter event today, 4/4 from 12 - 3. There are free food samples and a…read morechance to spin for a prize. I won a pair of mini tongs. Although I'm not normally a fan of chicken, the drumstick that was handed out was juicy and not dry. The ribeye roast was tasty as well. I don't care for ham so I didn't eat any. The Easter Bunny is keeping cool inside waiting to take photos with your little ones (and pets?) I saw a lady bring in her two small dogs to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. There's a face painting booth outside as well.

Seafood and meat products sold that are frozen but taste super fresh. Products are prime and well…read morepackaged. Owner's choose products specifically of high grade. Nice selection of frozen vegetables that are tasty as well. Surprisingly so. I'm a foodie so sometimes I need frozen in a flash. Wild Fork fits the bill. The store is clean, beautifully arranged and the staff is welcoming, knowledgeable and super nice. Become a member too! Five Star *****

Good food and good atmosphere. Good selection of meat and…read moreseafood. Easy to find restaurant and great staff.

Definitely one of the best yakiniku places in orange county. We arrived 10 minutes before opening…read moreon a Sunday and there was a small line to get it. There were more than enough tables to accommodate everyone that arrived at 5 although the tables did fill up and there was a wait during the dinner rush. Tsuruhashi feels more relaxed and less rushed compared with Anjin. There isn't the constant line out the door which helps make the experience more enjoyable. The decor matched the vibe of the restaurant and adds to the overall experience. All the meats we tried were on the more expensive side, but the quality definitely matched the price. The yukke bibimbap was delicious. The raw marinated meat was an unusual but absolutely worth trying. Both the panna cotta and mango pudding were delicious. We ended up ordering two of the mango puddings and still wanted more.

The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

Our building had a catered event from them, and it was well received overall with a successful…read moreconclusion after some initial challenges. I will use mostly my names for what I tried: "ELEPHANT EAR" BREAD: -- light beige color -- very sweet -- honey taste very pronounced and sticky texture -- great with hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee with no sugar to offset the sweet RATING = A- "PINKIE LA RUE" (aka Polvorone Rojas): -- semi-crumbly texture -- buttery shortbread -- large size -- dusted w/white table sugar on top which I scraped off to reduce the sweet -- medium sweet or tad more -- not dry nor moist -- very nice tasting, especially w/milk or hot coffee RATING = A "RHINO HORN" bread: -- has some color variance with light brown -- semi-firm texture -- lightly sweet -- best for dipping in hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee; not ideal to eat plain -- not buttery -- I am not a big "dipper" of cookies or bread into coffee so this is not of much interest to me -- it's okay RATING = B- CUCUMBER/LIME AQUA FRESCA: -- I poured into my water bottle and added half water to get the sweet down. Way too sweet for my palate but nice once I got the ratio right. -- up to medium sweet initially RATING = A- PINEAPPLE/SPINACH AQUA FRESCA: -- above medium sweet but expected for pineapple -- the pineapple defeated anything rough about the spinach for me which was a good thing...not chalky tongue syndrome RATING = B+ WATERMELON AQUA FRESCA: -- medium towards high sweet -- I did 50/50 with water again to get it right -- tasted pretty close to fresh watermelon juice when I did that RATING = A