In 1987, Chef Zov Karamardian founded her legendary Zov's Bistro in Tustin. Over the years, she has expanded her business while focusing on perfecting Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Armenian cuisine for patrons in and around Estrella. The Tustin bistro offers reservations for those looking to dine-in for lunch or dinner at this Diners’ Choice 2015 […]
Rutabegorz, or “Ruta’s”, became so popular after its Fullerton location opened in the 1970s that the owner opened two more locations in the Tustin area. Today, this healthy eatery is just as beloved among area vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Ruta's offers unique items like bagels topped with tuna, melted cheese, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds for […]
There are never too many restaurants in a town, and another spot for date night just joined the ranks in Tustin. Enter La Farola Deli and Pizzeria, an eatery that serves up classic Argentinean dishes and an assortment of American plates, too. The focal point of the menu is the empanada. The empanadas are crafted […]
Despite the name of this cafe, most folks come to Classic Burgers for the breakfast. Diners here enjoy heaping plates of steaming hash browns, golden scrambled eggs, and stuffed breakfast burritos. The lunchtime rush is all about the classic American burger, but Classic Burgers also offers gyros, fried mushrooms, fries, and burritos. (Expect to get […]
Spicy rice cakes served with a miso sauce. A seafood feast tossed with noodles. Japanese fried chicken. These are just a handful of the inventive and authentic dishes making waves at Tani. Since it opened at the end of December about two miles from Estrella, Tani has delighted diners with its fresh take on classic […]
Spices imported directly from Argentina infuse each empanada with authentic flavors at La Farola Deli and Pizzeria. Maybe that's why customers can't seem to stop talking about the empanadas, even though the restaurant just opened at the end of December about a mile and a half from Estrella. If you're craving meat, order a few […]
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a successful restaurant with a bunch of locations across the country, just opened in Estrella’s neighborhood, only two miles away to be exact. The barbecue restaurant is no stranger to slow-cooked meats and favorite barbecue sides. The menu boasts all of the favorites like beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecue honey ham, pork […]
It didn't take long for Poki Monster to catch the attention of local diners. Even though the Tustin location just opened in September, a little bit less than two miles away from Estrella, Poki Monster has already racked up 100-plus Yelp reviews. The majority of them praise the fresh, tropical seafood featured at this Hawaii-inspired […]
At The Melt, a restaurant that debuted a few weeks ago just 10 minutes from Estrella, your childhood grilled cheese gets a gourmet makeover. Just one of several locations scattered around California and the rest of the western U.S., Tustin's recently unveiled The Melt promises the same ooey-gooey sandwiches as its sister locations, including the […]
Estrella has a new neighbor, sort of. Enter The Kroft, a popular sandwich shop that's only 10 minutes away in Union Market. The Kroft specializes in much more than just ordinary sandwiches — they're inspired by worldly favors and produced with ingredients from local farms. The Kroft is also categorized as a poutinery, or a […]