Orange County's 12 Hottest Restaurants

"Mercado González at Northgate Market is an exciting addition to Costa Mesa’s dining scene. The sensory overload-inducing food hall and grocery store can’t be conquered in a single visit as each puesto specializes in specific not-to-be-missed dishes. El Moro fries fresh churros almost continuously; La Tamalería sells warm tamales; Tacos Los Guichos offers street tacos; and Carnitas Don Miguel sells Michoacán style carnitas, chicharones, and beans by the pound. The sleek sit-down restaurant Maizano focuses on modern Mexican food dishes using heirloom corn, while Entre Nos bar serves craft cocktails." - Jenn Tanaka