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Max’s Munchies: How to elevate simple foods on a college budget

As a college student, especially one without a job, I’m always looking for ways to eat without spending a fortune. If I spend money on food, it’s usually to order some greasy

June 3, 2026

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Chicken fingers, french fries, grilled bread and drink sitting on a counter.

Raising Cane’s can break the bank but it’s worth it

Subway. Taco Bell. Chipotle. Besides a few exceptions like Kabo Kitchen and Epic Wings, the restaurants within walking distance of Santa Ana College are pretty trash. Don’t even get me started on

March 26, 2026

Taco Nazo is Santa Ana’s new go-to spot for fish tacos

Two years ago, I visited Mazatlán, known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World.” I ate fish tacos there, and at the time, I thought they were the best I’d ever eaten.

March 18, 2026

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LOTTERIA is only worth going to once

I pulled up to the ruby red building 15 minutes before opening. There was only one person waiting for the restaurant to open, but people kept filing in line. By the time

September 17, 2025

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Kabo Kitchen delivers in both price and flavor

Just a quick walk from the west side of campus, the Baja-Mediterranean fast-food restaurant Kabo Kitchen is ready to welcome Santa Ana College students and faculty for the new school year and

September 10, 2025

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Heritage BBQ’s Brenda Castillo is the backbone of its expanding empire

Chairs were scattered across the sand, and pallets of seltzers and beers sat stacked near the entrance of Honkey Tonk at the Beach in Bolsa Chica. Around me a team was setting

May 19, 2025

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Cordova Creations serves coffee with a side of cultural connection

Cordova Creations began in 2021 in Santa Ana as a creative way for the Cordova family to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a small business project making hot

May 7, 2025

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The hunt for the best banana matcha latte in OC

This spring belongs to banana matcha. Over the last few months, the unlikely brew has sent TikTok on the hunt for the perfect green brew with the best layer of banana foam

April 9, 2025

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Playa Baby: the “VIP” fish taco experience

A blue-and-black truck strung with colorful lights pumps out the sound of happy pop music as hungry customers file in line. As you get closer, Chef Amanda Rios greets you with a

March 11, 2025

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Welcome back! Here’s what to know about parking, food and more

Parking By Lizett Gallo Finding parking is difficult again at SAC as the spring semester starts. Here is some helpful information to beat the traffic. Before 2 p.m. it seems that students

February 20, 2025

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