{"id":466777,"date":"2026-09-17T13:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466777\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:16:48","slug":"locals-picks-anaheims-tastiest-food-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466777\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals\u2019 Picks: Anaheim\u2019s Tastiest Food & Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Visit Anaheim recently held its first-ever Locally Loved Awards, giving locals the chance to celebrate the small businesses, family-owned favorites, and hidden gems that make Anaheim so special. From beloved mom-and-pop shops to go-to neighborhood spots, residents voted for the places they love most. Now, visitors can discover the local favorites that truly give Anaheim its heart and experience the city like a local.<\/p>\n


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\"Lola'sHungry or in a snacking mood? Here are the food and drink winners of the 2026 Locally Loved Awards, chosen by Anaheim locals:<\/p>\n


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Anaheim is a serious food city, but eating well here\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to mean blowing your vacation budget. Beyond the\u00a0theme parks<\/a>,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find neighborhood taquerias,\u00a0mom\u00a0and pop shops,\u00a0local breweries<\/a>\u00a0and plenty of happy hours where you can get a lot of\u00a0flavors\u00a0for your buck.

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\nGo Local for Anaheim & Garden Grove\u2019s Best Eats
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Sometimes the best deal is simply finding a local spot where the prices are reasonable every day.\u00a0Start with\u00a0Tacos Los Cholos<\/a>, one of the city\u2019s most popular destinations for grilled meats and handmade tortillas.\u00a0Cortina\u2019s Italian Market<\/a>\u00a0is another longtime Anaheim institution, serving hefty deli sandwiches,\u00a0pizza\u00a0and Italian specialties that make for a delicious (and affordable) lunch.

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Here’s a few more local favorites:<\/p>\n


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\n\tSabrosada: Burritos,\u00a0tacos\u00a0and Mexican breakfast plates.
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\n\tJoe\u2019s Italian Ice: An inexpensive stop when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0craving something sweet.
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\n\tSmoke Queen BBQ:\u00a0Garden Grove\u2019s locally loved pick for a hidden gem.

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Along Brookhurst Street, Anaheim\u2019s officially\u00a0designated\u00a0Little Arabia District<\/a>\u00a0is packed with bakeries, falafel shops and restaurants serving shawarma, kebabs,\u00a0hummus\u00a0and other Middle Eastern favorites.

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For an especially budget-friendly meal, locals rave about Lebanese cuisine at\u00a0Al Amir Bakery<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Forn Al Hara<\/a>, where flatbreads and baked specialties make an easy inexpensive lunch.\u00a0Sababa Falafel Shop<\/a>\u00a0is another local favorite for falafel and shawarma.

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Then, continue your food crawl into nearby\u00a0Little Saigon<\/a>, one of the country\u2019s most celebrated Vietnamese culinary communities. Look for steaming bowls of\u00a0ph\u1edf, inexpensive b\u00e1nh\u00a0m\u00ec\u00a0and plenty of noodle and rice dishes.<\/p>\n


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Add these locally loved favorites to your list:<\/p>\n


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\n\tPho 79:\u00a0A James Beard-recognized destination for classic\u00a0ph\u1edf.\u00a0
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\n\tBrodard\u00a0Chateau (winner): Famous for Vietnamese spring rolls.
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\n\tQuan Mii: A local favorite for crispy b\u00e1nh\u00a0x\u00e8o.
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\nHead to the Anaheim Packing District\u00a0
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If everyone in your group wants something different,\u00a0Anaheim Packing District<\/a>\u00a0makes keeping\u00a0the peace\u00a0easy. The historic\u00a0Packing House<\/a>\u00a0brings more than 20 food and drink concepts together under one roof.

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For an especially good deal, stop by around lunchtime. A few local favorites to put on your list include:<\/p>\n


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\n\tBlack Sheep Grilled Cheese Bar: Classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combos starting around $10.

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\n\tGeorgia\u2019s Restaurant:\u00a0Southern comfort food, including an affordable soup-and-salad lunch\u00a0option.

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Split a few dishes, share\u00a0dessert\u00a0and then walk everything\u00a0off at\u00a0nearby\u00a0Farmers Park<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Center Street Promenade<\/a>.\u00a0

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\nSave on Sips at Anaheim\u2019s Local Breweries
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Beer lovers have plenty of ways to join the bargain hunt, too! Anaheim has a\u00a0thriving local brewery scene<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Visit Anaheim offers a handy\u00a0Brew Pass<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0deals at\u00a0participating businesses around the city. Save on local pours and score a free stein! Check in at three or more participating breweries with your Brew Pass to earn enough points to claim the stein pictured above.<\/p>\n


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A few places to put on\u00a0your\u00a0brewery bucket list<\/a>\u00a0include:<\/p>\n


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\n\tBrewery X<\/a>:\u00a0Recently voted Anaheim\u2019s favorite local brewery.

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\n\tRadiant Beer Co.: A neighborhood taproom along Lincoln Avenue.

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\n\tGolden Road Brewing<\/a>: A spacious\u00a0option\u00a0near\u00a0Angel Stadium<\/a>.

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\n\tVillains Brewing Company: Beers with a suitably mischievous theme.

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If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking to get the scoop from a local expert, check out Anaheim\u2019s\u00a0brewery tours<\/a>. And for even more affordable options, read our dedicated blog about\u00a0Anaheim\u2019s best brewery deals<\/a>!<\/p>\n


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