Todos Santos
Order a margarita or a Modelo and settle into the patio. Todos Santos feels like a backyard cookout that happens to serve good drinks and food. The crowd is locals who know El Paseo, not tourists hunting for Instagram spots.
Margaritas are solid. Get the carne asada tacos if you're hungry. One drink, stay for the crowd, don't overthink it.
- Address
- 22322 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
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