Orange County Restaurants

They dish up fresh, vibrant fare inspired by the flavors and cultures they love. Yalla prepares their food from scratch each morning–– chopping, dicing, spicing and zesting –– with local produce brought in at dawn. Then they fling open our doors and fire up their grill, sizzling to order responsibly raised meats and wild-caught fish. Toss in craft brews, wine on tap and compostable everything, and you’ll discover the spirit of Yalla. Food and hospitality, from them to you.

MENU: To order, guests follow three simple steps in an assembly line that exhibits vibrant, seasonal sides. The first step in ordering is selecting a style, such as a Pita Wrap, Chopped Salad(with either Power Greens or Fattoush), or Yalla Plate, which includes basmati rice, seasoned vegetables or spiced lentils, pita, and a selection of up to three Mediterranean side dishes ($8.50-$9.95). Next, guests pick a favorite, such as the house-made Falafel with GMO-free chickpea fritters; the Salmon Skewer with wild caught salmon marinated in Greek yogurt and chermoula; or Shalafelwith half Chicken Shawarma and half Falafel, among others. Finally, guests can add Yalla Fries topped with feta sauce, individual sides or a sampling of three sides ($1-$2.00), such as Moroccan Carrot Salad, Greek Potato Salad, Turkish Slaw, and more that change seasonally. For a special treat, Yalla offers Greek Frozen Yogurt with a selection of toppings, such as Chocolate Pita Crumbles, Chopped Baklava, or Honey Syrup ($2.25-2.95). Yalla’s beverages include California Wines on Tap ($5), local Bottled Beer ($5), honey-mint House-Made Lemonade ($2.50), and organicblack Iced Tea ($1.90).