Cuisine:

• East and West
• Southwest
• Western
• Others
• Contemporary

Z'Tejas Description:
This Southwestern-themed watering hole and dining spot located at South Coast Plaza (near the main carousel) is always comfortable and never so busy that you can't nab a good table. The margaritas are some of OC's best, so order up something unusual like the one flavored with Chambord. Sip slowly while noshing on spicy appetizers like the grilled shrimp tostada bites or jumbo quesadillas. The cuisine, deftly prepared by longtime chef Danny Stevens, is a modern take on native dishes from Louisiana, Texas, California and Mexico. Regulars come here for the signature ancho-rubbed pork tenderloin, a "diablo" chicken pasta, the rib-eye steak with chipotle sauce, Asian-inspired miso salmon and the "voodoo" ahi. Not to be outdone by fine dining restaurants nearby, chef Stevens also cooks up several well-crafted seasonal and regional menu items daily. The prices are reasonable, but for even better deals, go for half-off specials during happy hour from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Service can sometimes be a bit slow, so alert your server early on if you have time only for a quick pit stop.


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