Notable Dining Options
Named Best of the Southland by the L.A. Times, Porto's Bakery & Cafe serves up delectable pastries, savory sandwiches, specialty beverages, and their famous potato balls. The family-owned business still uses many of the original recipes that they brought with them from Cuba in 1963. The Cauldron Spirits & Brews conjures up an evening of delicious drinks and pub-style bites at this 17th Century, witch-themed bar in Buena Park. Visitors are transported back in time to a French inspired pub adorned with antique furniture, a spell-binding cauldron and secrets hidden around every corner at. This local watering hole was voted Best Neighborhood Bar by OC Weekly. Chicago-style restaurant, Portillo’s, is famous for their hot dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches, which earned them the accolade of five Silver Platter Awards for Best Restaurant in the Country. Considered the Best Ramen House by the OC Register, Yoshiharu Ramen is an authentic Japanese restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients and slow simmer broths for their ramen. For something unique, try their signature black garlic broth and macaroon ice cream sandwich. Bring your appetite because Miss Shabu is all-you-can-eat hot pot with premium meats, a wide selection of broths, fresh vegetables, your choice of noodles, and flavorful sauces all cooked right at your table. This local spot made Yelp’s Top 100 list for their incomparable kimchi broth.
The Source OC, Buena Park’s foodie haven, houses a multitude of Korean-style street foods in one three-story shopping center. Korean hot dogs at
Myungrang Hot Dog, rice cakes at
K Soul Food, fried chicken at
Misoolkwan OC are just some of the many Instagrammable eats found at this outdoor shopping and dining center. Buena Park is also home to a wide variety of authentic taquerias, with favorites like fish tacos at
Belinda’s Authentic Mexican Food, the gobernador at
La Huasteca, birria at
Red Tacos Rey food truck, nopal tacos at
Tacos la Calle, or chorizo tacos at
Tacos Mexicanos.