Vegetarian Friendly: The best in Rancho Santa Margarita

9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Carmelita's
Carmelita's
92/100 (1752 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pork
Lobster
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Halibut
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Ceviche
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So peaceful on the patio. The food so amazing! Goldie was our server. Excellent service from her. Spicy pineapple margarita was the best I’ve had...."
Lenna Revan
"I just moved to the neighborhood. This is my second time at Carmelita's. Both time I found the food to be excellent. There are a lot of options on..."
Carla Leininger
"Pretty location in Rancho Santa Margarita with lake views. Enjoyed the strawberry Margarita. The chicken fajitas were pretty good. It took a while..."
Peter
"Incredible food, amazing aerobics, great atmosphere. They took my gluten allergy serious - the waiter asked if we had any food allergies before we..."
Valerie Bodo
"Delicious food and drinks on a picture perfect outdoor patio! They have a big patio with a great view of the lake and a patio cover for those hot..."
Jackie H
"Restaurant by the water. Service was great. Food was good. Recommend the seafood trio, but I liked the shrimp taco the best out of the three..."
Helene K
"Our server was attentive and sociable. They use real candles, something not often seen anymore. There is a literal wall of candles and they're all..."
John Michaels
"My friends and I stopped here for dinner. We did no it make reservations and we’re surprised that it was only about a 5 minute wait for a table...."
Steve
"Wonderful restaurant! Everything was perfect. We love coming here. Our Server, Mick, was friendly, attentive and professional. We also spoke to Jose..."
Bob F.
"We had a great experience with our waiter and great customer service!!! When it comes to the burrito the chief was able to do prime rib instead of..."
Jesse Waite
"This is our 3rd time here and we love it! The food, service, and ambience are excellent! Highly recommended! Kylie was our server. She was very nice,..."
Amir Mohsen Jourabchi
"Pretty location with fresh incredible food and super friendly..."
Sahar Meshksar
"Great food, drinks, and on the lake! I often use Pork Carnitas as a metric for Mexican restaurants since most of them have it on the menu and..."
Jonathan Davis
"We've been here a few times. Our best two experiences have been with Goldie as our waitress. She is exceptional and super sweet. The food here is..."
T M G
"Still hands down with the best restaurants in town. Reasonable pricing for Mexican grill type fare. I recall our wait staff was very kind and..."
FairWinds OnBeam
"Absolutely amazing. Homemade tortilla with cilantro bits mixed into the tortilla dough (I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I thought that this was a very..."
Hazel Diuri-Lee
"In the land of fake American Mexican restaurants - the authentic taste of Carmelita’s came through. This isn’t your Javiers or calo. This is..."
Soro Wellness
"The food was good, but we had a new server and she kept wiping down the table while we were eating and removing items before we were done. I realize..."
Spencer Hardy
Neighborhood Grill
Neighborhood Grill
91/100 (120 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
"Best Gyro/Gyro plate ever. This place is so great, the service is impeccable, the owner is so kind and welcoming. He knows me and my family by name..."
Chelsa Tovar
"We were here in town for a volleyball tournament and got hungry. This place had good reviews so we felt, why not? We were not disappointed. The food,..."
Bryan W.
"I love going to this restaurant. The salmon is moist and delicious every time. We moved to Corona nine years ago, but when we come into OC we stop..."
Marlene Meola
"I have lived in the area for almost 20 years. I have frequented them often over the same many of years. I came back in today for the first time..."
Behzad BK
"Love our Neighborhood Grill! Our family has been dining at Neighborhood Grill since they opened and they keep us coming back week after week. It's..."
Mark Jordan
"When my Mom and I have a chance to go to lunch, we choose Neighborhood Grill. Absolutely the BEST Gyros in the world! My Mom has visited Greece and..."
Sharon Noble
"We come here several times a month, it is honestly a favorite of our family's. The food is always delicious, the owners are so nice and friendly! It..."
Becky Odle
"This is a great place to grab a delicious gyro sandwich or plate. The owner was very helpful while we were ordering and checked on us to make sure..."
Michael Horsley
"I had a very tasty gyro and the shop is cozy and clean. The staff were exceedingly polite, and maybe a little too fast; I got up to use the restroom..."
Michael Meeker
"I love this place! Clean food clean restaurant large sizes healthy basic but super flavorful great quality nutritional options and the owners are so..."
SPHA Counseling
Tutto Fresco
Tutto Fresco
88/100 (1670 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Amazing food and ambiance. They made their own gelato too! Excellent service! Staff was extremely friendly. The restaurant is sufficiently staffed..."
Sarah Y Tse. 謝婉敏
"I enjoy the casual atmosphere here and recommend patio seating. Their Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Panini was excellent. It comes with a delicious honey..."
Alex Kertis
"We went to Tutto Fresco for a family gathering in California and it was very good. There is plenty of outdoor seating and 2 nice patios. We started..."
Chris Amendola
"My family and I had a wonderful experience, the food was served piping hot and the staff was amazing. The one thing I will note is because this is..."
Lexi S
"Had a nice dinner at Tutto Fresco this evening. We arrived in time for happy hour. We started with the stuffed mushrooms and a few drinks. Conner was..."
G A U
"This is my favorite restaurant! Such a beautiful restaurant! Great atmosphere, great..."
Paula Emery
"Wonderful restaurant and bar - they have a beautiful indoor - outdoor bar and restaurant that you can safely enjoy cocktails and or brunch that is..."
Robbie-Ann Oliveira
"Such a great restaurant. Warm bread was served immediately with oil and balsamic vinegar. Shared a salad which was amazing. Tried the Spaghetti..."
Rachel
"The food was excellent, the service was fantastic, and they accommodated a larger group for a birthday pretty easily. They are known for their..."
Matt Beauchamp
"I have been going to Tutto Fresco for over 10 years, and the food and service has always been consistently great. Today was exceptional. Three of us..."
Leah Soucie
Hanna's Restaurant & Bar
Hanna's Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (1029 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Halibut
Ribs
Beef
Fish
Pork
Lobster
Salad
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Burger
Sit down
Steakhouse
American
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"This is a local favorite for good reason. The atmosphere is upscale while being casual at the same time. The food is outstanding and the service is..."
Devin Bunch
"Update 9/27/2023 Amazing dinner and wonderful selection of wines and spirits. What an amazing restaurant is it a second time I’ve been here and..."
Ronald Fuentes
"You are greeted by a few hostesses when you arrive. Reservations are best but not always needed. Once you are seated in one of the different..."
Robert Vandyke
"The best Ribeye Steak ever had, platter of mushrooms, cauliflower, salad… just delicious. It’s pricey but worth it every..."
Fery Massah
"Fantastic food, drinks and service. My husband and I have come here a couple of times and have always had a good experience. It had been a few years..."
Maria Zaragoza
"From start to finish we had a great time. The ambience is very friendly. During this time of lackluster customer service, you’ll find excellent..."
Ali G. Darwish, MD
"Finally made to Hanna's after we moved to the area. Classic feeling of a superior American restaurant and the food and impeccable service lived up to..."
Fernando Mendoza
"Food is delicious and fresh. Recommend reservations since it gets busy. The deviled eggs and the Laguna bowl are delicious. Laguna bowl has the daily..."
Helene K
"Nice so much better than Starbucks. Wish they would sell more bread. Will try breakfast next..."
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"Very busy place, which is understandable for how great the food and service are. My friend and I had sandwiches, so I will have to report back after..."
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Natraj's Indian Bistro
Natraj's Indian Bistro
86/100 (424 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
BYOB
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"During my business trip in CA, I was highly encouraged to visit Natraj's Indian Bistro. Everywhere I travel, I do my best to try as many local..."
Alexander Roy
"Excellent lunch buffet. I have eaten Indian food all my life and loved the food here. Great service and a high class spot for..."
Reza Garajedaghi
"I enjoy coming to this place and would definitely recommend it to anyone. When your looking for somewhere to eat for dinner or lunch try this place...."
David Lehtinen
"Visited last night (8/29/14) for my wife's birthday, been to your other locations but wanted to see this one as its now the closest to us. Beautiful,..."
Phil Davison
"Food and service are amazing! I usually eat there but see a lot of people coming in for take-out..."
Deena Sue Duke Weitemeyer
"Definitely my favorite restaurant in RSM. The entire team is amazing and food can not be..."
Andy Chaffee
"The best Indian food around! Everything is so flavorful and fresh. The lunch buffet is an amazing deal. The atmosphere and service are also very..."
Rachel Bennett
"Great place to eat, good food, good service and great..."
Hilary Davison
"Food was good, we will be going to Natrajs more..."
Chuck Bennett
"The best Indian food in O.C. Every time is a magical experience. Special to me and my..."
Jerry Springer
"My favorite restaurants by far! I used to eat at the one in foothill ranch every chance i could get. I am so happy there is one in RSM too! Excellent..."
Sarina Tetley
"This is the best one in the chain, we love it and try to eat here at least once a..."
John C Mayer
"Great food and the service 5 STAR. You owe it to yourself and everyone you love ...friends and family to have a great dinning experience. The prices..."
Richard Barsh
"Great food and very helpful staff. Will be..."
Bernie Steel
"The staff is superb, attentive and very service oriented. We have enjoyed all the items we ordered and the only issue is that catering is not..."
Anu N.
"We were already occasional diners at Natraj in Irvine and regularly shop at Nina's so it turned out to be a great idea to visit this RSM bistro for..."
Richard Strawson
"I am glad I came across this restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is perfect. I have been to many many restaurants lately and this one..."
Sepi Moussavi
"A well maintained restaurant with flavorful Indian food. The restaurant has good decor. Clean and modern interior. You don’t feel like going..."
Abraham Thomas
"Good food and service. Saag aloo was best. Had a great time. Coming..."
sidd shah
"The lunch buffet is great deal, $16.99 on Sundays with champagne and $11.99 on weekdays. The food is great, with lots of variety catering to..."
Lucas Scofield
"Me and my husband had been here for lunch. The food was tasty and fresh the ambience was quite because it was just us. It seems a bit odd as the food..."
Zainab Kheraluwala
"Initially was pulled in because I thought they had a buffet but Covid must have changed their menu. Instead, I got the lunch platter and was..."
Taylor Pipes
"My absolute favorite restaurant in RSM. Not only is the food outstanding every time I visit the staff is so friendly. They always remember me and my..."
Scott Marcoe
"We have been on the lookout for authentic Indian cuisine in Orange County and finally found one. We are from India and we found the food at other..."
Jayant Sharma
Board & Brew
Board & Brew
85/100 (767 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Vegan Options
American
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Sit down
American
Brew Pub
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is a great spot. I don't write many of these FB reviews unless it's worth it and this place is worth it! Great sandwiches alone are one thing,..."
Chandler Boyer
"Their food is the bomb and their beer is the best! Perfect place for lunch or to stop off after work. I love..."
Tina Keller Wilkinson
"Great location, love the setup and of course the food rocks. The staff are super nice as well. New fave lunch..."
Jennifer Havill
"Best sandwich E-V-E-R! Had the Turkado and a beer. Super fresh food and the prices were good..."
Debbie Clatterbuck-Shimogawa
"The best sandwiches..."
David Duncan
"Amazing sandwiches & great selection of craft beers! Definitely will be..."
Stephanie Torres
"We have loved every single sandwich we have tried. They are excellent and good value for the size of them. We love take out and dine in as..."
Nina Mehrnouche
"Came in for lunch and ordered the Pastrami sandwich. It was good. The pastrami has good balanced flavors with charred edges. The bread is soft and..."
Nature4Life
"The sandwiches are always packed with meat...they are very generous with portions so you are getting your money's worth. Beverages selection is..."
Dana Childs
"I have gluten free wraps that makes it wonderful for someone that needs to eat gluten free. Fun environment with great sandwiches. The employees here..."
David Singer
"Great sandwich shop and if into specialty beers, you'll love it. Outside of sitting on either side of bar, not for me/will take to..."
T92780 T92780
"Never once had a bad experience here. They're..."
Tara Turner
"0 complaints - this is the Hammacado Instead of a Turkado, also delicious..."
Liberty
"The reason why I don't worry if I forget to pack lunch from home. The sandwiches are amazing, and for the price you get a whole lot of..."
Patrick Kim
"I can’t say it enough, this is one of my favorite places to go to have the best sandwich on earth. Actually, I work in the area, so it’s great to..."
Tim Bronkhurst
"Excellent sandwiches and the service is very..."
Frank Jovine
"one of the best sandwich places in oc. my go-to is the california delight with a baguette + bacon. i love the sunflower seeds and the cream cheese..."
Jessie Mok
"This is some delicious stuff!!! Whether eating there or taking it home...you won't be disappointed. Also, a good selection of beer on tap! Outside..."
Sascha
"This is one of my favorite sandwich restaurants. The food is always great, and the help is very friendly. They have outdoor dining. And with COVID..."
Ron Grater
"I had a great lunch. My food was served about 2 mins after I ordered it. I brought my little 4 lbd dog with me and we ate out on the back patio. All..."
Bobbys Worlds (Fix Your Teeth)
"Love board and brew. They have giant delicious fresh sandwiches for a reasonable price for what you are getting. The service is usually pretty..."
Katie Farrington
"Thank you for coming to Ladera Ranch. This is a wonderful place for fresh sandwiches. Like everyone else, we love the special sauce. Very friendly..."
Debbie Dalmand
"I love Board & Brew. These sandwiches are piled high, with fresh ingredients. I just moved to the area from back east and this will be my goto spot..."
Amy Stoddard
La Fiesta Mexican Grill
La Fiesta Mexican Grill
83/100 (805 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Found this nice family owned shop while visiting family in Rancho Santa margherita. The friendly welcoming staff greeted us and took our order right..."
Chris Amendola
"What a treat! Was back in town for family and realized I could get dinner here - yea! It’s been so many years… will it still be great?? YES! A..."
Lynnann AKA Grandma
"Still, one of the best Mexican restaurants in Rancho. Even though I don’t live around the area anymore, I still come up here for the delicious..."
J G
"Stopped by for lunch ordered a combo: chili relleno, cheese enchilada, rice & beans $14.95 (not unreasonable price) ordered a carne seca taco a la..."
Pamela Sage
"Long time customer. Fantastic taco Tuesday and love the chicken avocado salad. Service is warm and friendly and grateful they are in..."
Gary Keswick
"a girlfriend and I ate lunch there Thursday Sept. 1st It was very hot so we sat inside. It was cooler. I had a chili relleno. It was very good. It..."
Blade Nunez
"Great place for casual Mexican Food. Can get very crowded as they are a 3-4 person..."
Greg Carraway
"Great spot for lunch! Huge portion and the food is fresh too. Great service as..."
Julie N
"This restaurant has been a favorite for a long time! Very authentic Mexican food! A great taco..."
Dawn Barton
"We have been going to La Fiesta for years. Their chips and salsa are delish. Another favorite is the chile verde burrito. Their beans and rice are..."
Jackie Smith
"Best taco Tuesday around, highly..."
Chuy Rivera
"Really nice Mexican restaurant in a shopping mall. Good staff and good food. Great atmosphere for a mall..."
Dana Deel
"taco tuesday is a pretty decent deal but other than that their food is bland and the prices are..."
Nicholas Harlow
"I love this restaurant! The staff here is super kind, attentive, and accommodating-- and the food here is awesome. I go here often with my boyfriend..."
Sarah Cabug
"My new favorite Mexican restaurant, better than Don RIcos and El Torito! Authentic Mexican food. Very friendly..."
Connie Saucedo
"Good and quick food. Delicious salsa and good portions for the money. Friendly service. Little gem tucked in the plaza. Great seating options too for..."
Mary Brown
Thai Smile Rancho
Thai Smile Rancho
82/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my favorite Thai restaurant in RSM. The service is always great.The menu has a huge selection of appetizers, lunch specials, dinner plates,..."
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"This place is a really popular take out spot but we decided to dine in for the first time on a rainy day and we’re blow away but the service and..."
Matt Beauchamp
"We love it here. The food is consistently good. Very fresh and delicious. One of our favorite places to..."
Jackie Smith
"Very quick service during lunch hours. Food taste is good with sufficient..."
Ashish Choudhari
"Always fast and efficient for takeout. Their chicken coconut green curry is the best! My girlfriend likes the spicy peanut..."
M Reynolds
"Sooooo good!! Got an order to go and everything was so delicious. They gave us so much food too, will definitely have leftovers! The sauces are super..."
Natalie Peterson
"This place was so delicious. My friend and I went here for lunch. The service staff was incredibly friendly and attentive which I always appreciate,..."
Riley McDougall
"The Pad-See-Lew with chicken was really good. As someone with a low spice tolerance, I also liked that I could adjust the spice..."
Sara Beitler
"Great food! Brought my friends here and they loved..."
Alex
"Delicious food, prompt service, & if you decide to dine in, it's a lovely dining area with beautiful Thai wood art. We ordered green curry with tofu..."
Jennifer Hartman
Selma's Chicago Pizzeria
Selma's Chicago Pizzeria
77/100 (1370 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Deep dish pizza
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Chicago deep dish is very good. Try to get one whenever I'm in town. Asked for a pilsner style beer and the dining room server looked at my beer..."
Mike Hutchison
"THE pan pizza!. Dont eat anything before you'll have a dinner :) Pizza is so good... buffalo wings pizza was just superb. I ordered a medium pizza (6..."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"Gluten Free Pizza. Good gluten free pizza. Not much else on the menu GF. The server brought out a salad with croutons, after I ordered..."
Gluten Free Eater
"BJ's Cousin. If you like BJ Pizza, you will like Selma's.Great pizza and friendly..."
OCEater
"Much better food then their neighbor phillys..."
Kage
"Great pizza. Ask for kristin, great..."
Jeff
"Selma's has been around since 2003, and one of its founders, Mike Phillips Jr., is the son of one of the creators of BJ's, Mike Phillips Sr. This..."
Mike
"First time here. I saw the sign off Santa Margarita for years. Just never stopped here. I had a few free moments in the area so I decided to give it..."
gus g
"$4 beer, $4 soup and a $14 Calzone with 2 toppings. I really liked the Honey Blonde House Brew and the soup was very good - with the exception that..."
Dan Galietto
"Had a minor issue with a take out order that was mostly (all) my fault. The manager made it right without question, one doesn't find service like..."
Curt Faust
"Fantastic selection of delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, sandwiches and wings! I’ve never been disappointed by the food or large selection of..."
Matt Beauchamp
"Been coming to Selmas for a very long time now( i still miss the boneless wings from the mid 2000s) and this place never disappoints! Best O Pesto..."
Jesus Borroel
"Very chill low key spot. Was not over loaded or crowded even at 1p...decent selection of beer on tap, good tasting food, chill..."
JFM JRKM
"Delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza and a huge selection of craft beers on tap. Always a family favorite dinner..."
Krazy E
"Phoned in an order for a Chicago-style pizza, fried raviolis, potato wedges, and garlic bread, and even after arriving and paying I still had to wait..."
Shyla Schofield
"Best pizza I’ve ever had. Hands down . That Chicago Pizza Pie was insane! Highly recommended to any pizza..."
Jarron Ertz
"This place is awesome. Tried their pizza on a whim and it did not disappoint. Staff is very friendly too, They went out of their way to make me a..."
Anthony nigro
"Great customer service , this is coming from someone that holds customer service to a high standards, food was also great tried some custom wings..."
Santos “Jr” Najera
"Great selection of pizza, pasta, and salad. We had great service from our waitress, Whitney, and our order came out extremely..."
James Theel
"Service was awesome, and the food was out of this world delicious. The restaurant is delightful. The dining area and restrooms were clean and well..."
Beverly Simpson-Hobbs
"Went there for lunch with some coworkers food was pretty good but the Chicago pizza was not Chicagoing(im from the midwest)...it was missing alot of..."
Anthony Garrett, M.S.