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It’s hard to throw a rock in the city of Santa Ana and not hit an authentic Mexican restaurant. One that we like to frequent regularly is the Little Onion on the corner of Main and MacArthur (this corner of Main and MacArthur not to be confused with this corner of Main and MacArthur a few blocks away). It may not be the most delicious or most authentic Mexican food you can find in Santa Ana, but it’s still near the top of the list.

If you find yourself in the area and decide to check out the Little Onion be sure to get there early and beat the lunch rush otherwise you may find yourself standing around outside waiting for a table. But any place with crowds of people outside waiting to eat has got to be good though right?

We’ve tried just about everything on the menu at the Little Onion and you pretty much can’t go wrong with anything. But there are a few other reasons you should visit the Little Onion besides the food.

First, there’s the ambiance. It’s quirky and welcoming. Between the old, strange pictures on the wall, the wood shake shingle roof indoors, and various odds and ends, it kind of feels like you’ve been invited to eat at someone’s Mexican grandmother’s house. It’s definitely unique, but in a good way. Then there’s the staff, they’re always courteous and friendly. I don’t think they speak much english but that’s also part of the appeal.

But the main reason you should visit the Little Onion is their chips and kick-you-in-the-face salsa. Lots of Mexican restaurants have good chips and salsa, but the salsa at Little Onion is particularly good. And these guys don’t shy away from the hot stuff, if you like it hot you are in for a treat. I like to call it diablo sauce, because it’s addicting at first but then sneaks up to knock some sense into you.

Little Onion is the kind of place you can visit regularly and not get tired of. If you’re looking for some quirky atmosphere and good, authentic Mexican, give Little Onion a try.