The Most Delectable International Grocery in Santa Ana

This review is just for the food only~ You enter the market and go straight to the back where you'll see a "cafeteria" style-like "restaurant." This is a fast/casual dining establishment where you first place/select your food choice and then pay for your food upfront. I so enjoy coming here to get my Indian food fix. The meal combo deal PLUS the Yelp check-in free additional combo item makes it so much worth it!What I do appreciate & love about Nina's Restaurant is: (1) they are not stingy on the portion (2) the staff ask if I would like any of the curry sauces on my rice :) (3) items are well packaged(4) they honor the Yelp check-in free itemNaan is made fresh to order, so you'll have to wait a little after your order is completed. The main items I have had here so far has all been pretty good. My favorite so far is the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Navratan Korma. The appetizer Aloo Chaat is good but feels like it is missing some chutney to go with it. Love the food so I will be back!

First time at Mission Market, and I'm thrilled to be here! Walking in, I felt like I'd stepped into another world--so many sights, sounds, and smells, just about everything you could imagine. My good friend and calabash sister, SP, shops here 2-3 times a month and raves about the fresh produce and great prices. I was excited to take my time exploring this fascinating new place. The biggest challenge was not knowing what some of the items were, but that didn't stop me from browsing aisle after aisle; it just slowed me down a bit.After entering, I wandered through the produce section and made my way to the deli/bakery area, where they also have a hot food counter. This place is huge--bigger than I expected. The bakery had a pastry case filled with delicious-looking treats, and the hot kabob orders and fresh bread being baked right in front of me were impressive. It was a bit overwhelming, but I was determined to make the most of it. I thought to myself, "I'll have to order the kabob combination plate and eat it here sometime."As I continued exploring, I snapped some Yelp photos, capturing all the cool things I didn't want to miss. Then it happened."Hey, no pictures!" the deli counter guy exclaimed. I paused. "I need you to delete those photos." If he hadn't been so rude, I might've been more compliant, but as the saying goes, "Let's dance.""You need to delete those photos. You're not allowed to take pictures in here.""Where is that stated? Do you have a sign saying 'No photos?' I'd like to see it posted as store policy.""Delete those photos now.""Uhm, I don't think so.""I'm going to get my manager."I looked at him like he was nuts. I'm supposed to just say, "Sure, anything you say!"? Last time I checked, this is the USA. That attitude isn't going to work with me, Mr. Cold Cut Boy.At this point, my awesome first visit took a nosedive. This isn't a casino or a federal, top-secret installation--it's a neighborhood market, Mr. Boar's Head Ham on Rye! So, take it down a few kosher pretzel knots.Enter Shawn R., Mission Market's manager. We had a brief discussion, and I told him it was my first time here and that I was taking photos for my Yelp review. That was that. I bid "Mr. Bologna" farewell and spent the next 45 minutes enjoying the market. Shawn was great; he even helped explain some items I wasn't familiar with and directed me to check out the "Nut Bar"--which is just nutty, but pretty awesome.I picked up ingredients to make Chile de Arbol salsa and pickled Serrano peppers. (Some of the best produce and prices can be found at most Persian markets--true story.) I also grabbed a couple of new things to try.A few Yelpers mentioned experiencing discrimination here, which I don't support in any circumstance. (Well, unless someone's a blatant jerk; I might make an exception.) Discrimination happens everywhere, especially in South OC, and I've seen and lived it. However, most of the time, it's just ignorance.I often say, if you want to travel the world without leaving your neighborhood, visit a market that isn't a Ralph's, Albertsons, or Stater Brothers. That said, adventure and trying new things aren't for everyone; some people are too scared to step outside their ethnocentric bubble. Life is short--don't limit your experiences by getting in your own way.- Big Aloha!Food: 5Ambiance: 3Service: 3Value: 5

Hands down BEST marinated carne asada in all of north OC. You can pickup everything you need for a tasty bbq. The bakery is good too.

A very Mexican Carniceria-Meat market with an assortment of salsas and fresh made guacamole , tortillas and a vast variety of meats for barbecuing and such. You will find some ingredients that you just cannot get a your run of the mill supermarket , they have a selection of produce and ethnic snacks, they have Mexican candies and other treats also. I recommend this place.

I had not been here before, but my Stater Brothers closed down, so I decided to check it out. They were very limited in their stock for what I was looking for, but they have great potential. I just wish their prices weren't quite so high. They are so friendly and they have a great food court and they are looking forward to hearing input from Neighbors Since Stater Brothers did close they would like to bring in products that shoppers might be looking for and need!That's good to know, help them out.

Was wandering around Artesia for lunch on a Monday which is a bad day fyi since most Indian eateries are closed but we stumbled upon this location. Bangladesh. Only been here 1 year and they're in the same mini-mall as the ice cream store Saffron Spot. Wow look at this lunch special! What a deal for $11.99. I didn't even take a photo of the dal that's included. It's usually 1 meat and 2 veggies with dal & paratha for $11.99 but the hubby got 2 meat (fish and chicken) and dal with the paratha. Chicken was mild and fish had a kick. It's $9.99 if you want Naan/rice plate instead of paratha. Everything very tasty. I wasn't planning to eat lunch (just drink something) and didn't realize I needed it lol. The chai was great without sugar.