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Vaca
Chef Amar Santana's modern Spanish destination — wood-fired paellas, ibérico ham, and a Michelin-recognized tapas program.
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MICHELIN Selected
Fine Dining
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Why It Stands Out
Amar Santana's Michelin-recognized Spanish flagship — OC's most ambitious paella and ibérico program.
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About Vaca
Vaca brings Chef Amar Santana's deep love of Spain to South Coast Plaza's restaurant row. Whole roasted ibérico, wood-fired paellas for the table, and a tapas program that ranks among California's most ambitious. The bar program leans deep into sherry and Spanish wine.
🎭 Atmosphere
Lively, modern Iberian
✅ Good For
Date Night
Groups
Wine Pairings
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Featured in: MICHELIN Guide · Orange Coast Magazine · Eater LA
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