Costa Azul Restaurant 800 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

"My mom really likes this place, so she wanted to eat here for her birthday. She ordered the chicken enchiladas, my wife chose the shrimp cocktail, my boys got the quesadilla with fries, and I got the molcajete Costa Azul. I swapped out the carne asada for more chicken. My molcajete was delicious, and everyone else enjoyed their food. The service was great. Be prepared for loud music or bad karaoke singers. You won't get much of a conversation with people across the table from you. Maybe it's not as loud during the week or before dinner."

"I normally like it here, the food is good, the beer is good. Today must have been a bad day. I ordered the liver, it was bone dry and obviously overcooked. The side salad had no dressing. If thus was my first time here it would have been a 2 star but I will give them the benefit of a doubt. They have another location on fairview that I like more."

"We shared a molcajete along with some guacamole, salsa and chips. We also ordered micheladas. The food was okay a little bland, micheladas were good and the service was great."

"Food is ok, not bad. Too expensive for the quality. The best value there if you are into seafood it's the 7 mares, a seafood stew, very tasty. Their molcajete for the price could be better. It is at best an average restaurant in a very crowded category in the area. Not bad, but there are plenty of better alternatives for the price point."

"Enjoyable pleasant lunch. Lunch specials include beverage and all less than $10. Fresh chips and green and red salsa flowed freely. Meals came hot and enjoyed by all. Good experience for lunch in Santa Ana."