El Calamar - Santa Ana

#20 - Order Cafés Santa Ana, Mexican, Seafood
315 W. 17th street Santa Ana, CA 92706, United States
Dishes: 12
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Full menu with pictures, prices and categories.
Address
El Calamar 315 W. 17th street Santa Ana, CA 927...
Phone
(+1)7146648815
(+1)7148844510

Menu

On this website, you will find the complete menu of El Calamar from Santa Ana. Currently, there are 12 dishes and drinks available.

This restaurant has received a mix of reviews lately. Some long-time customers have expressed disappointment with the declining quality of the food and inconsistencies in preparation, while others have praised the large portions, friendly staff, and delicious dishes. Complaints about the high prices for lackluster meals have been balanced out by positive comments regarding the excellent customer service and family-friendly environment. Overall, while some patrons have had less-than-stellar experiences, others have found this spot to be a reliable choice for a satisfying meal.

Last update: 08.06.2025

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 1104 reviews

Was Roberta A at El Calamar a mag?
Huge portions! Be ready to share with friends, or if you have no friends then be ready for leftovers. The staff is super friendly and the service was impeccable. They took care of us. The prices are more expensive than other places but the portions are very large ! Worth the money! Immediately after being seated you will get a large basket of just made tortilla chips snd salsas, so fire! We went on a Friday around 7... View all feedback.

What Ethan C dislikes about El Calamar:
This place has gone downhill lately. I really don't want to give them any more chances. I have been a customer for quite some time. Definitely more than 5 years. Every time I go I order the same thing and every single time they cook it differently. I swear to G not one person has made the momias the same way they originally made them back in the day. They are either too dry, not enough cheese not enough sauce, it's a... View all feedback.

moore-laura
Laura 15.12.2017 - 11:38

Great customer service. Food was amazing. I would recommend the tacos governador. Definitely coming back.

shaun-hammes
Shaun 15.12.2017 - 11:38

Came here for lunch with my coworkersThe place is pretty big and there is an average size parking lot next to itChips and salsa are unlimited.

sherzog-restaurant81
Mohammad 15.12.2017 - 11:38

So I'm updating my review and giving this **** hole of a place a negative 1 star rating but unfortunately yelp won't allow that!! Uuggh!! I was a frequent

joshua-1374
Joshua 19.08.2023 - 17:36

Came here today with a friend who recommended this spot…… sub par food for 1 $45 meal….at l1st glance you think wow that’s quite a lot of food don’t let the picture fool you the most flavorful thing we got was the tiny portion of salsa with chips . The main reason we came here was for this one item that they charge the most for with 0 flavor and mainly pico for the base…has to be the most American Mexican food I’ve had thus far.. watered down beans….. at least the tortillas were freshly made other than that wouldn’t recommend.

bruno-735
Bruno 19.08.2023 - 17:36

I have been going here for years, and recently the quality of the food has gone downhill, while the prices have increased significantly. There are much better high-end restaurants available at that price point with better food. Being a long time fan of calimar, i'm sad to say good bye.Food: 3/5

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