Orange County Register restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson broke down the top 50 places to find "the perfect Mexican food staple." Not surprising, 20 of the 50 restaurants can be found in Santa Ana, including #1 Lola Gaspar!
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Santa Ana's guide to this traditional Mexican lager drink.
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