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Santa Ana, CA Mexican Food - El Calamar Restaurant

El Calamar Restaurant - Santa Ana, CA

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Voted Best Mexican Food in Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana’s Favorite Mexican Food: Award-Winning Flavor at El Calamar! Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Santa Ana, El Calamar offers authentic dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. From sizzling fajitas to savory mole poblano, our menu is a celebration of Mexican cuisine. Experience the warm hospitality and vibrant flavors that make El Calamar a Santa Ana staple. ¡Ven a visitarnos! (Come visit us!)

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What our Customers Are Saying:

Karina Moguel
Karina Moguel
11/07/2024
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My mom was craving some see food so we decided to come to this place. It was Wednesday night, not that many ppl! Food is good and tasty. Paola was our waitress really nice, polite, and excellent service ! She even brought a ice cream cake for my mom's bday 🎂
Jason Vazquez
Jason Vazquez
07/26/2024
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food here is amazing! have been coming here for my whole life. honestly the best place out here in santa ana!
Kiomy Cadena
Kiomy Cadena
07/26/2024
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Grew up here and the food has stayed amazing love the atmosphere as well 🙌
Kasey Rodriguez
Kasey Rodriguez
06/30/2024
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This place is delicious. The camarones a la diabla are delicious. Bless the cooks hands!!! 🤗our waitress sandy has great customer service and was super attentive!!! 🫶🏻thank you!!!
Jessica Rabbit
Jessica Rabbit
05/22/2024
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They had free chips and salsa! ( Although too spicy for me). I had a margarita for $16, and there was a singer/musician! 🥰😁. Fun cumbia music!!
Jessica Franklin
Jessica Franklin
05/22/2024
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They had free chips and salsa! ( Although too spicy for me). I had a margarita for $16, and there was a singer/musician! 🥰😁. Fun cumbia music!!
M4X Juice
M4X Juice
05/11/2024
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This place is beast like the food is bomb and like the wait is not as much and is worth it and like the chips and salsa is bomb frls🔥🔥🤫
Jessica Rabbit
Jessica Rabbit
04/23/2024
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They had free chips and salsa, although too spicy for me. I had a margarita for $16. There was a live entertainer..fun cumbia music.
Vanessa Vilchez
Vanessa Vilchez
03/22/2024
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My friend recommended this place and we went to get some fish for Lent/Religious season. The food portion was a lot. The place it’s a little cold, bring a sweater and enjoy the food with good company. All was delicious! a little overpriced but fresh food Thank you
Luis Matheis
Luis Matheis
09/23/2023
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Buena comida, excelente ambiente familiar y sobre todo un buen servicio que es más en lo que yo visito un lugar por su servicio
Jose Reyes
Jose Reyes
09/12/2023
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Always good food ,seafood is bomb here,taco Tuesday is a must & Lorena is one of the best waitresses!
Jezabel Altamirano
Jezabel Altamirano
08/29/2023
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Excellente atencion y deliciosos platillos. 100% recomendado.
Vernon Richardson
Vernon Richardson
07/26/2023
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Delicious foods!!!
Edith Gonzalez
Edith Gonzalez
06/26/2023
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Nice place, plenty of space and great customer service. But the food is not so good missing the flavor. I tried the 7 mares soup and the shrimp soup but none were my favorite. I'll try something different next time
Adrian Razo
Adrian Razo
06/26/2023
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Molcajete de mariscos is the best 👌
Refugio Lopez
Refugio Lopez
05/26/2023
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Restaurante de Mariscos caro pero la comida está buena
Liz Nava
Liz Nava
05/26/2023
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The food was delicious... my picky kid actually ate the quesadilla... it's a chill family environment and the service was amazing.. highly recommend... omgg the mango margarita was bomb btw...
Jari
Jari
04/26/2023
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Excellent service food and people
Jay
Jay
04/26/2023
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THE BEST MOLCAJETE DE MARISCOS!!!!! First time trying Molcajete,Yes Yes Yes. Eat here, it's wonderful...great food and atmosphere!
Ken Benor
Ken Benor
02/26/2023
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Lots of fun for a big group. Not sure about 20 bucks a song for Mediocre Mariachi
Carmen Loera
Carmen Loera
02/26/2023
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Excelente anviente familiar, rica comida ,buen servicio ,un lugar para tomar tranquilo para cantar muy buena comida lo recomiendo..
Carina Magdeleno
Carina Magdeleno
01/26/2023
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Sandra was a great waitress. Food was good. Drinks were delicious.
Veronica Valdez (Munoz)
Veronica Valdez (Munoz)
12/26/2022
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Great fish tacos
Ruben Alfaro
Ruben Alfaro
12/26/2022
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This place is pretty good I like the molcajete It has plenty of food l also ordered some tacos gobernador and they were so good Alondra was the waitress she kept checking in on us with a good attitude and friendly service Their green sauce for the chips amazingly good
DJD33Z Rico
DJD33Z Rico
01/13/2020
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Chips n salsas are great to start. Customer service is great. Had the enchiladas and Ceviche. The Ceviche couldve been better. Enchiladas were taste though. The lime margaritas were awesome
Rudy Ornelas
Rudy Ornelas
11/27/2019
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The one thing I always look forward to is green jalapeno cream salsa. I love their tostada de ceviche this time I got half dozen of oysters. The owners are super nice and attentive. I've been coming to this place for about 4yrs and they never disappoint. Even though it looks full there is always a table available in my experience. Oh yeah, the lunch specials are also really good, for sure.

Our Favorite: Fish Ceviche

Dive into Santa Ana’s Best Fish Ceviche at El Calamar! Craving the freshest, most flavorful fish ceviche in Santa Ana? Look no further than El Calamar! We use only the highest quality seafood, marinated to perfection in our signature citrusy blend. Experience a taste explosion in every bite! El Calamar – where Santa Ana locals go for the ultimate ceviche experience.

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Santa Ana’s Favorite Mexican Food: Award-Winning Flavor at El Calamar! Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Santa Ana, El Calamar offers authentic dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. From sizzling fajitas to savory mole poblano, our menu is a celebration of Mexican cuisine. Experience the warm hospitality and vibrant flavors that make El Calamar a Santa Ana staple. ¡Ven a visitarnos! (Come visit us!)



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Store Hours

  • Monday
    • Closed
  • Tuesday
    • 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday
    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday
    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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