Fred's Mexican Cafe
300 pacific coast hwy., ph 714374-taco. great mexican food & the best margaritas north of tijuana. there is no better view of the huntington beach pier than fred's patio. good prices and a favorite of the locals!
Chronic Tacos
328 11th street, ph: 714 960-0339, fax: 714 960-0094. located a few blocks from downtown, this place offers a full menu of extremely tasty tacos, burritos, and other mexican cuisine served from behind a counter. prices for a giant burrito are around $5.50 includes guacamole, cheese, meat, and a choice of other fillings. two pool tables are also available for $0.75 per game.
Islands
7861 edinger ave, ph: 714 897-4619. a californian chain, this is a great place for family, serving hamburgers, salads, and hotdogs.
Red Pearl Kitchen
412 walnut ave., ph: 714 969-0224. this downtown restaurant is centered around asian cuisine; thai, japanese and chinese.
Ruby's
Huntington beach pier, ph: 714 969-7829. a great place for family with 50s diner feeling and great hamburgers, hotdogs and milkshakes. it's located at the end of the pier, so it offers lovely views of the pacific, the huntington beach coastline, and on less smoggy days catalina island.
Sugar Shack Cafe
213 1/2 main st., ph: 714 536-0355. a favorite cafe for locals, famous in huntington beach for great breakfasts and amazingly low prices.