Order the best Indian near Santa Ana, CA

Best Indian Restaurants Nearby in Santa Ana

Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(200+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 32 min
"The packaging is always well secured:)."
"My Americano didn't have milk when it was requested and it was watered down. The matcha didn't taste like it had extra matcha "
Coffee Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Coffee meets milk and ice in a blender for a rumble-and-tumble togetherness to create one of our most-beloved original Frappuccino® blended beverages.
$8.02
Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
This rich and creamy blend of vanilla bean, milk and ice topped with whipped cream takes va-va-vanilla flavor to another level. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$7.67
Iced Shaken Espresso
Made with the rich, full-bodied espresso you love—then shaken, chilled and mellowed with sweetness and a touch of milk to create a delightfully and deliciously convenient on-the-go drink.
$6.94
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$8.07
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.5
(4k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 30 min
Wallet-Friendly
Trending
"Thanks Carls for getting my late night order right again! Food was delicious and hot! We will be ordering again very soon!"
"This is a 4:30am, once in a while treat for us or should I say it used to be. Dean, our delivery dasher was fast to pick and deliver in under 30 min. The food was the worst I've ever gotten from Carl's. The chicken strips,just a bit larger than a competitor's Nugget were over fried to a deep burnt umber color and as hard as a rock. The fried were cold and hard as well. One burger was as expected. The other was disappointing swimming in ketchup and at least 1 of the Patties wasn't turned while cooking. It was only being so thin one could argue raw vs rare. pretty sad $35 for fast food. Not even able to add beverages because of costs and that is WITH a 50% off coupon. I need to find another once in while treat. This experience was hotrible"
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of Cherrywood bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$17.82
Double Famous Star® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two slices of melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$16.55
Single Famous Star® Combo
Charbroiled all-beef patty, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$14.59
9 Piece - Chicken Stars™ Combo
Crispy star-shaped chicken nuggets with the choice of dipping sauce. Served with Fries and a Soft Drink.
$14.05
Taqueria De Anda

Taqueria De Anda

4.4
(13k+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 49 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"I have been enjoying the Burritos and Tacos from here for the last two years. I routinely order the Carnitas with extra meat, onions & cilantro, sour cream, and red salsa - and that combination is always a winner. It's also big enough to have half for lunch and the other half for dinner! I was shocked to read some negative reviews - I've tried almost everything on the menu and loved all of them - but I really prefer their carnitas tacos and Burritos. I frequently request extra ice in my drinks and they never fail to follow my request. Sometimes they send a small cup of ice along with my Large Drink and I really appreciate that extra service! On top of everything else THEY ARE OPEN 24/7!!! Try them! "
"great portion on the side of Side Rice & Beans ... The Rice and Beans Burrito was well folded, not something you can always say about fast food burritos. The meal was filling, when you're eating on a tight budget this place often hits home runs."
Burrito (with choice of protein)
Includes rice and beans. Choose options if you would like onions, cilantro, and salsa.
$12.99
Large Agua Fresca
Tortilla chips, cheese, beans, meat of choice and choice of salsa, onions, and cilantro.
$3.52
Nachos with Meat
Cheese, meat
$13.13
Cheese Quesadilla with Meat
Four Tacos Combo With Your Choice of Meat, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa & Medium Fountain Drink.
$11.97
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.7
(4k+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 33 min
"Pete's always delivers high quality cuisine and service and my DoorDash experience was no different. We ordered two sandwiches and two coffees. They arrived exceptionally fast, everything was still hot and very well packaged. The lavender vanilla latte is unparrelled. Overall 11/10 would highly recommend. "
"SOOOO GOOD!!! The coffee was 10/10, they didnt put a ton of milk or sugar like starbucks would. It actually tasted like coffee and gave me so much energy. It was delicious along with the sandwich which was also a 10/10"
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.71
Iced Caffe Latte
Cold milk and freshly pulled espresso create this delicious symphony, poured over ice and fresh foam.
$7.39
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Smoky bacon, aged cheddar and homestyle egg on a buttery brioche bun.
$6.22
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Rich, buttery caramel, concentrated and intense ristretto shots of espresso, and hint of vanilla over ice.
$7.48
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(400+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"Love IHOP, they never disappoint NEW World-Famous Pancake Combo Harsh browns were crispy as ordered, the eggs were unbelievably very fluffy, Buttermilk pancakes were delicious"
"ordered an omelette w/pancakes and asked for pecan syrup. only got regular syrup and for some reason ketchup and ranch? For being more expensive than Dennys i'm actually pretty disappointed"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$24.73
Build Your Own Omelette+
Savor 2 or 4 strips of hickory-smoked bacon. juicy, flavorful, gluten-friendly.
$20.93
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
A true breakfast classic that started it all. Get three of our fluffy, world-famous buttermilk pancakes topped with whipped real butter.
$5.83
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - (Short Stack)
Try our syrups all day on your IHOP® favorites, now free of high-fructose corn syrup. Comes in a single-serve portion just for you!
$9.9
MasalaCraft Indian Cuisine

MasalaCraft Indian Cuisine

4.4
(3k+)
• Indian • Pickup
$0 delivery fee
15% off on $50+
"Best indian restaurant in OC! All curries and breads are made to order and you can tell how fresh it is. I constantly am getting this to go because I constantly crave it. I get the Chicken Tikka Masala which has a lot of curry sauce to mix with the rice! Its delicious"
"It was worst indian food I ever had. Chicken Tandoori was burnt. Paneer Shahi was below average. Garlic Naan usually come 2 as meal it was just one and doesn't justify the price. Kheer was horrible. It was the same boiled rice in sweetened milk. We end up ordering something else."
Chicken Tikka Masala Meal
Tender chicken tikka simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, served over fragrant basmati rice with a side of soft, warm plain naan.
$24.13
Butter Chicken
Chicken tandoori in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek. Comes with a small side of rice.
$20.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken simmered in a velvety, spice-infused tomato sauce offers a rich and balanced flavor. Pair with warm garlic bread or fragrant pulao rice for the ultimate authentic meal
$21.08
Samosa
Crisp pastries filled with potatoes and peas
$5
Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant

4.2
(3k+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
"Great South Indian food - Ordered several times and we like the Chicken Biriyani, Indo Chinese Szechuan fried rice, Chicken 65 among other things. Some things have increased in price dramatically like Garlic Naan - It's almost 2X the price of most top competitors - so we buy North Indian else where now."
"No complaints on the food. Very authentic South Indian/ Chettinad style cuisine. The problem is the cost v/s. quantity of food. Very pricey and not enough food at all. I ordered the porotta combo w/ chicken curry and there was barely enough for 1 person for 1 time let alone leftovers. Lollipops are my favorite, but 16$ for 5 small pieces, not worth it imo. "
*Goat Biriyani
Rich and traditional dish where succulent pieces of tender goat meat slow-cooked with premium seeraga samba rice, warm spices, and fresh herbs, allowing the meat's natural juices to enrich every grain of rice. Served with salna and raita
$21.99
*Anjappar Chicken Thali
Indian platter made of variety of items making it a complete hearty meal. The Chicken thali comes with bowl of rice, a chapatti, your choice of Chicken gravy, Kara kolambu,sambar, veg kuruma, rasam, curd, vegetable of the day, appalam, pickle, and dessert.
$20.89
*Parotta (1Pc)
Flaky, golden, multi-layered flatbread expertly cooked to a soft, buttery finish.
$3.49
*Manchurian Dry
Choice of vegetables (Gobi, baby corn, vegetables) or chicken cooked in a rich, savory sauce to a dry dish with onions, capsicum, garlic, and spring onions, delivering the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
$16.95
New Gateway To India, inc

New Gateway To India, inc

4.3
(200+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"We absolutely love this family owned amazing Indian food. It is so delicious!!! Dining in or taking out, it hits the spot and they are so kind!!!"
"I ordered chicken tikka masala and regular naan and I love the taste. What gets me upset is the portion. To pay almost $20 for this entree is just too much. I will change my review if the portion sizes change. "
Butter Chicken
Chicken tandoori in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek. Comes with a small side of rice.
$21.22
Chicken Tikka Masala Meal
Tender chicken tikka simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, served over fragrant basmati rice with a side of soft, warm plain naan.
$24.63
Samosa
Crisp pastries filled with potatoes and peas
$7
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken simmered in a velvety, spice-infused tomato sauce offers a rich and balanced flavor. Pair with warm garlic bread or fragrant pulao rice for the ultimate authentic meal
$21.25
Namaste Biryani - Indian Restaurant

Namaste Biryani - Indian Restaurant

4.1
(700+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
"The best Chicken Biryani I had in california.. authentic taste, great packaging. Not just the taste, but had the freshness in the food (which is rare to find). It is a must try for indian food lovers. "
"I haven't had such a bad Fried Rice and Chicken Manchurian in my life. Just because you ll give the option of Buy one get one free you cannot send such bad food. There were hardly any chicken pieces in the fried rice even after paying extra for it. If you do not know to cook plz don't sell this kind of food just for earning money. Extremely disappointed!!!"
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked with butter and mildly spiced curry in a creamy style sauce.
$17.35
House Special Boneless Chicken Biryani
Long grain basmati rice. served with specially made chicken 65 and served with onion, lemon and raita
$19.28
Paneer Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked with assorted vegetables on low flame in a traditional Hyderabadi style. Mixed with grated paneer masala and served with onion, lemon and raita
$18.63
Vijayawada Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani
Long grain basmati rice served with a specially made boneless chicken, served with onion, lemon and raita
$19.26
Somboon Thai Food

Somboon Thai Food

4.5
(2k+)
• Thai • Pad Thai
$0 delivery fee
"I never leave reviews but everything is just amazing i tried their pad thai and they LOADED IT UP i had leftovers for 3 days. Decided to try something new and they were also phenomenal. The price is great as well."
"I got the yellow curry with veggies. I received a side of rice with a small container of curry. It was just liquid filled with mostly cabbage and onion. It contained 2 pieces of potato, 3 pieces of carrot and 3 pieces of broccoli. Definitely not worth $14. It doesn’t taste great either. I do not recommend this meal. "
Pad See Ew
Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles Flat rice noodles stir-fried with scrambled eggs, broccoli, and carrots in a rich blend of sweet and dark soy sauce. A classic Thai favorite with balanced flavors and satisfying texture 32 oz serving
$17.55
Pad Thai
Popular small rice noodles stir fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts. 32 oz serving If you would like to get ground peanuts, please let us know — we’re happy to provide them for you!
$17.68
Thai Tea 24oz (Venti)
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) Stir-fried flat rice noodles with onions, bell peppers, and fresh basil in a spicy chili sauce. A vibrant and fiery Thai street food favorite. 32 oz serving
$5.31
Drunken Noodles
Mildly Spicy · Creamy & Comforting 🌶️ A rich Thai yellow curry made with coconut milk, simmered with tender potatoes, onions, and carrots. 24 oz curry served with 16 oz steamed white jasmine rice for a warm, flavorful meal.
$17.55
Moti Mahal Indian Cusine

Moti Mahal Indian Cusine

4.4
(100+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Absolutely delicious, ordered two seperate times and both times it was extremely hot and fresh!! The flavor is insane and portions are enough for two! Their Garlic Naan is super good! The Butter Chicken (Dark meat ) is so flavorful my bf and I love this place!! Highly recommend "
"For $5.35. This is the Rasmalai you get. Portion sizes are small. Bad value at this restaurant. Avoid."
2 Item Combo non-veg
(Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Butter Naan, Rice- Gulab Jamun 1pcs)
$17.61
Butter Chicken (Dark meat )
Strips of dark chicken meat cooked in tandoor and simmered in creamy tomato and onion sauce.
$21.59
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted chicken breast cooked in creamy tomato and onion sauce
$21.71
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)
Homemade crispy Indian pastry stuffed with spiced peas and potatoes
$7.44
Cloud Naan

Cloud Naan

4.5
(30+)
• Pakistani • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"Naan lived up to the name. The chicken masala was tasty, but the vegetable stew was crazy salty. Rice was nicely cooked."
"The dish is over saturated with salt, in specific the Mutton Karahi and Chicken Seekh Kabab not edible at all. This is coming from a person that loves desi food."
Butter Chicken
Rich and creamy butter-infused chicken, slow-cooked in tomato, and masala.
$25
Samosa (2 pcs)
Golden, crispy pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic seasonings.
$8
Chicken Biryani Combo
Chicken biryani, BBQ (your choice), and sauce (mint and chili).
$14.99
Chicken Biryani
A traditional biryani consists of fluffy basmati rice layered over tender & succulent pieces of chicken.
$19.55
Rice N' Spices

Rice N' Spices

4.7
(100+)
• Asian Food • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Rich, authentic Sri Lankan flavors! You cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. The food comes very well packaged as well."
"It's good but it doesn't come with anything but a small container of chickens. It fits into the palm of my hand. $9.50 with with tax. "
Lunch Packet
White rice with four veggies wrapped in a steamed banana leaf.
$17.35
Lamprais
Rice simmered in broth, eggplant mix, boiled fried egg, fried shrimp sambal, pineapple curry, wrapped and baked in a banana leaf.
$17.3
Kottu
Chopped godamba roti mixed with veggies, and kottu sauce, topped with onion and green chili. Base Price only includes Vegetables. Pick Your Meat Choice in the Modifier
$17.39
Charcol Indian Kitchen

Charcol Indian Kitchen

4.3
(200+)
• Indian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"I love this so much! They serve so much for such a good price. I enjoy eating this :)"
"Lamb Biryani and the Malabar Paratha (2 pcs) were amazing and flavorful. We ordered at midnight and the quality was better than some michilen star restaurants. Will definitely be ordering again. Only wish we could request spice levels and pay for additional raita"
Meal Combo - Non-Veg
A complete meal featuring your choice of chicken or lamb entrée, paired with aromatic basmati rice and freshly baked naan.
$19
Samosa (2 pcs) vegan
Golden, crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas, seasoned to perfection for a savory, satisfying snack with every bite.
$6
Chicken Tikka Masala
Juicy, marinated chicken pieces grilled and then simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce—a classic dish with rich flavors and a perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
$18
Butter Chicken
Also known as Murgh Makhani, is a rich and creamy North Indian dish made with marinated chicken simmered in a buttery, tomato-based gravy.
$18
Indian Food Express

Indian Food Express

Indian • Pakistani
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Newly Added
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast
$14.99
Chicken Biryani
(Boneless)
$15.99
Tandoori Chicken
Crispy pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas with herbs and spices.
$16.63
Veg. Samosa (2Pcs)
(Boneless)
$5.99
Hut K - Taste of Karachi (Halal)

Hut K - Taste of Karachi (Halal)

4.6
(20+)
• Pakistani • Halal
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
"The Channa Chaat tasted like how it does when you get it from Karachi!! The Chapli Beef Burger was also very fresh and flavorful, and great portions. Hut K is definitely going to be my to go spot and will order again!"
"masala aloo were gone in a minute! they were best! chana Chaat was also too good! Bun kabob with its signature chutney was just a flavor bomb!! butter chicken with rice was delicious felt i had dinner from karachi’s food street today! and than to end it with such amazing street style maalpura with malaai was just so satisfying! LOVED it "
Malpura With Rabri Cream
Sweet karachi-style fried dessert made with eggs, milk and sugar, served with creamy sweet sauce.
$7.99
Chicken Tikka Roll
Marinated chicken tikka (Halal) served in a paratha roll, topped with onion, and choice of signature chutney or garlic mayo. If any additional modifications needed, please use "Add Special Instructions".
$12.26
Karachi Bun Kebab
Karachi's iconic street burger with a lentil patty, spicy tamarind chutney, onions, and a fluffy bun. If any additional modifications needed, please use "Add Special Instructions".
$11.78
Channa Chaat
Chickpeas, onion and potatoes smothered with yogurt and house made chutney topped with spices. If any additional modifications needed, please use "Add Special Instructions".
$7.99
Halal Goat Co.

Halal Goat Co.

4.4
(40+)
• Halal • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Goat Biryani (Hyderabadi / Karachi)
Fragrant layered dum biryani with goat and basmati rice, slow-cooked Hyderabadi/Karachi style for deep spice and aroma.
$22.26
Saag Gosht (Goat)
Goat simmered with spinach, garlic, and green chili for a rich, earthy curry with a gentle heat.
$21.2
Basmati Rice
Long‑grain aromatic rice, steamed until fluffy and fragrant.
$4.17
Goat Curry House Style
Goat in a rich onion-tomato masala, slow-cooked house style for deep, savory flavor in every bite.
$20.91
Biryani Pot Express

Biryani Pot Express

4.4
(500+)
• Indian • Biryani
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Trending
"This is our first time trying this location for our office. We appreciated that everything was labeled with partial names. Everything was delivered hot and fresh. The chicken kebab was juicy and delicious. The only issue we had was sauce contain busted open and leaked all over the bagging and packages. Next time I would request maybe putting those in their own separate bag because it was messy. Garlic non-delicious. Definitely will order again "
"Excellent Food. Most courteous and outstanding service. Best Egg Bonda and Onion Pakora in the World.. Great Cook and Team.. Thx for everything.."
Special Boneless Chicken Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, boneless chicken marinated with our secret masala and cooked to perfection
$20.1
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, chicken marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$19.38
Paneer Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, Paneer marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$20.03
Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, goat marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$22.55
Maast Indian

Maast Indian

4.7
(20+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Munchwrap
Built with a crunchy corn tortilla stuffed inside a flour tortilla along with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, sauces, and your choice of protein and filling.
$18.57
Tikka Curry
Creamy Tomato based curry with your choice of protein, served with rice & Indian flatbread.
$20.93
Butter Chicken Curry
Chicken Breast in butter masala sauce served with rice & Indian flatbread.
$21.4
Burrito
Build it with your choice of protein & filling. Comes with cheese, tomatoes, onion, masala rice or lettuce or both & sauces.
$20.23
Fatima’s Bhai Wedding Biryani (Lincoln) - 3244 W Lincoln Ave

Fatima’s Bhai Wedding Biryani (Lincoln) - 3244 W Lincoln Ave

4.4
(20+)
• Indian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Authentic chicken 65 & Nawabi Mutton Biryani was really good. Loved it"
"I have worst experience. I ordered Chilli Chicken . The chicken not been cooked properly. it is only 50% cooked. Chicken is not kind of fresh , hard to chew. I don't recommend. "
Thalappakatti Spiced Mutton Biryani
Thalapakatti Mutton Biryani/Dindigul Thalapakatti Biryani is a popular variety in Tamil Nadu. Made with Seeraga Samba Rice, this flavorful biryani hails from Dindigul District
$20.99
Chicken 65
Originating from Chennai's Hotel Buhari, Chicken 65 is a South Indian deep-fried appetizer made by marinating chicken with flour, yogurt, egg, spices, and curry leaves. It's crispy, juicy, and flavorful
$15.99
Fatima's Signature Wedding Biryani (Mutton)
Garlic Naan is Indian leavened flatbread made with wheat flours and spiced with garlic.
$20.99
Chicken Pepper Masala
Rich Indian dessert made from Bread, milk, sugar, and garnished with nuts and khoya.
$16.48

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