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November 14, 2006

Houston’s

Irvine, CA

American

$20 to $30

Our rating: 3 forks

Great service and food. The rib eye steak (Pittsburgh style) is about as good as it gets.They don’t take reservations for small groups, so if the wait is long try Jack Shrimp across the street.

Houston’s

2991 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA In Park Place Center. Of Jamboree, just South of teh 405 Fwy. 949-833-0977

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30

Bar dining, Table seating, Open Every Day, Credit cards, Bar, Snappy Casual, Non-smoking

What To Order: Roasted artichokes, spinach dip, calamari, steak salad.

November 12, 2006

La Chiquita Restaurant

Santa Ana, CA

Mexican

$10 or less

Home style Ð very good albondigos (Mexican meatball) soup, chili verde. Blue collar, family run spot. Not for the faint of heart. Hard to find, in a industrial area of Santa Ana, go for lunch.

La Chiquita Restaurant

906 E. Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-543-8787

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Table seating, Cash only, Beer and wine, Casual, Non-smoking, Hole in the wall

Best Dish: Albondagos

What To Order: Albondigos