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IRENIA, SANTA ANA

12/6/2016

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To walk into this darling restaurant and meet Ryan Garlitos, the brains behind the delicious Filipino influenced food and his darling girlfriend Sarah Mosqueda, a very warm and inviting young lady was a real treat for us.  Exploring the new food scene in Santa Ana has been amazing.  Only 14 minutes from the beach cities and you feel like you are in a different world. Ryan was raised in a very traditional home where his family always cooked.  He went to culinary school and worked at one of my favorite restaurants Taco Maria.
We started with the anchovies that were served with a spicy vinegar. Yummy! We then move on to the Charred little gem salad with the best green goddess style dressing.  We sampled three rice bowls. Pork belly, Chicken, and Cauliflower.  All artistically prepared with delicately sliced vegetables,  perfectly  cooked with traditional rice.
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Irenia, named after Ryans grandmother has a bar that is very hip and the food is excellent.  I will definately make another trip to this lovely spot.  I felt at home, food was interesting and authentic. Ryan and Sara are very charming. They came out and talked with us about their life and how they started this really special eatery. Next time, I am going to try a cocktail at their amazingly cool bar and enjoy their marvelous cuisine again. They opened their doors last June. 

Irenia . Downtown Santa Ana . 400 North Broadway . Santa Ana . 657-245-3466


Lunch
Tuesday — Saturday
11:00 am — 2:00 pm 
Dinner
Tuesday — Thursday
5:30 pm — 10:00 pm
Dinner
Friday — Saturday
5:30 pm — 10:30 pm (Bar Open Until 11pm)
 657 245-3466 Downtown Santa Ana
400 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA — 92701
657 245-3466DDowntown Santa Ana
400 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA — 92701
657 245-3466owntown Santa Ana
400 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA — 92701
657 245-3466
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