Jalapeños Mexican Restaurant has some of the most authentic tasting Mexican food north of the border, and you do not need to leave Orange County, CA to enjoy it. When you go, be sure to try their famous carne asada or a beef burrito with a side of the chips, cheese, and their delicious guacamole. You will not regret it. Their carnitas, which is pork, is very good as well. They are now serving breakfast, which I have not tried, but have heard from friends that it is quite tasty. Whatever you do, do not ask for black beans or ground beef. They do not have them and why would they; black beans and ground beef are not part of the traditional authentic Mexican food diet. Their brown beans are some of the best in the area. Do not expect a roomy sit down area and it may be difficult to find a seat if you arrive during the lunch hour, but the wait is worth it. So sit back, relax and enjoy some very good, authentic Mexican food at a fair price in Tustin, CA. Enjoy having access to local directory listings online with globalYP.net.

Zov’s Café and Bakery is the best place to go for any occasion! This unique Mediterranean restaurant is a family owned business and Zov herself is the outstanding chef. She creates the most interesting and delicious creations in town. You can go there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just dessert. A breakfast favorite is the Oatmeal Brulee which is simmered with milk, golden raisins, and caramelized sugar. My entrée of choice is the Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Sausage; it includes fusilli pasta, scallions, bell peppers, red onions, and a spicy paprika cream sauce. The ultimate best dessert, not just in Tustin or even California, or even North America, but in the entire world is the White Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, it is white chocolate mousse set on a crispy peanut butter chocolate base and topped with fresh blackberries and raspberries. This restaurant has a calm and refreshing feel to it. The mood is cheerful and relaxed; it is great for a family dinner, a date, a party, or just for dessert! The only advice you will need is make a reservation if you plan on going during the weekend or with a large group. It can get pretty crowed! You can get local business listings online at globalYP.net.

Sometimes you just crave some authentic Mexican food, and sometimes you want a nice sit down restaurant without the price. Jalapenos Mexican Food, in Tustin, CA (at 450 E 1st St) is a place where you can have either, or both. It is a spacious dining place with an extensive menu and hot steamy scents wafting through the entire restaurant. The interior is all dark wood and big windows, making it feel like an East coast hole in the wall rather than a sunny California food stop. What’s great about Jalapenos is the amount of food you get for your dollar. You may think tacos for four dollars is steep, until the waitress brings you your order or tacos, complete with a side of rice and warm refried beans, along with tortilla chips to munch on. Everything about the restaurant is generous, from the baskets of thick chips and dip to the giant burritos filled to bursting. And all the food is delicious. Tacos, taquitos, and even flan are made fresh and with quality ingredients and spices. This is a place to come if you have a five dollar bill in your pocket and an empty stomach. Even though you’ll leave with an empty pocket, you’ll also be leaving with a full stomach and warm satisfaction. California is great for Mexican cuisine, and Jalapenos is an example of a local restaurant that doesn’t disappoint. To find more local businesses that don’t disappoint, visit globalYP.net, an online directory filled with local listings.