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Laid-back Mexican eatery with a tiki hut-style bar featuring seafood specialties & live music.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 315 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 884-4510
Website: https://elcalamarsa.com/
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Authentic Mexican Grill & Seafood in Santa Ana … Welcome to El Calamar on 17th Street. We serve up fresh Mexican seafood and grilled favorites every single day.
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Reviews
Belem Ramos
This review is long overdue. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years, even through the Covid restrictions when they set up tarps for outdoor dining. Every experience here has been exceptional, and I’ve always left satisfied. The service is consistently outstanding—staff are attentive and genuinely care about providing a great experience.
The food quality is top-notch, full of flavor, and never disappoints. One thing I can’t get enough of is their green salsa. I’m not sure what they put in it, but it’s absolutely addictive—I could put it on everything! I always ask for extra, and even when ordering to go, I request at least 10 servings of it, even if it’s extra cost.
The restaurant is on the pricier side, so it’s not the best option if you’re trying to stick to a tight budget. However, I believe the quality of the food justifies the higher price. The dishes are always fresh, well-prepared, and served warm. They even make handmade tortillas, which adds a special touch to the meal.
Additionally, their Micheladas are fantastic—refreshing and flavorful, perfect for pairing with any dish. I’ve never had to send a plate back, and I can confidently say this is one of my go-to spots for consistently great Mexican food. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a satisfying meal with excellent service.
… moreThe food quality is top-notch, full of flavor, and never disappoints. One thing I can’t get enough of is their green salsa. I’m not sure what they put in it, but it’s absolutely addictive—I could put it on everything! I always ask for extra, and even when ordering to go, I request at least 10 servings of it, even if it’s extra cost.
The restaurant is on the pricier side, so it’s not the best option if you’re trying to stick to a tight budget. However, I believe the quality of the food justifies the higher price. The dishes are always fresh, well-prepared, and served warm. They even make handmade tortillas, which adds a special touch to the meal.
Additionally, their Micheladas are fantastic—refreshing and flavorful, perfect for pairing with any dish. I’ve never had to send a plate back, and I can confidently say this is one of my go-to spots for consistently great Mexican food. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a satisfying meal with excellent service.
Evelyn Hernandez
Just ordered 2 caldo de camarón and paid 67 dollars and it’s horrible never going back it looks like just gave us only juice not a lot of camarones just juice and what we paid for not acceptable
… moreCandice Viergutz
Absolutely amazing food! Seriously the best in the area and such a great price! The food is authentic and the drinks are strong. The service is always amazing! The wait staff checked on us multiple times always attending to us with a great smile and attitude. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! I’m going to be dreaming of this food for days! Look forward to coming back!!!!!
… moreJoshua Avance
Came here today with a friend who recommended this spot…… sub par food for 1 $45 meal….at l1st glance you think wow that’s quite a lot of food don’t let the picture fool you the most flavorful thing we got was the tiny portion of salsa with chips . The main reason we came here was for this one item that they charge the most for with 0 flavor and mainly pico for the base…has to be the most American Mexican food I’ve had thus far.. watered down beans….. at least the tortillas were freshly made other than that wouldn’t recommend.
… moreRudy Ornelas
The one thing I always look forward to is green jalapeno cream salsa. I love their tostada de ceviche this time I got half dozen of oysters. The owners are super nice and attentive. I’ve been coming to this place for about 4yrs and they never disappoint. Even though it looks full there is always a table available in my experience. Oh yeah, the lunch specials are also really good, for sure.
… moreJamie Siordia
Ordered, once everyone at the table received their food, was told they were out of my order, and I should order something else. Okay, no problem. When my new order finally came it had a long hair across the food. I won’t be back.
… moreDJD33Z Rico
Chips n salsas are great to start. Customer service is great. Had the enchiladas and Ceviche. The Ceviche couldve been better. Enchiladas were taste though. The lime margaritas were awesome
… moreKyle Strodtbeck
I came here because I was recommended this place by a friend. I got the fajitas and they were so so tasty! And the rice and beans were oddly the highlight – one of the best homemade rice and beans I’ve had. The chips and salsa clearly were homemade. This is as authentic as it gets!
… moreH. Morales
7 mares soup is fake just calamari,imitation crab,3 red shrimp 3 small shrimp no fish. No pay 30 bucks for that
… moreDrew Strickland
Had a fresh Carnitas tacos with handmade tortilla!! Goodness!!! Make you walk through a snow storm in flip flops to get at them its so good! Never had a shrimp empanadas and it was loaded with flavor and shrimp! You just have to come try it for yourself! Cant miss with this place
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