Little Onion Mexican Restaurant

About the Business

Specialties

Mexican Food, Margaritas, Taco Tuesdays, Seafood

History

Established in 1962.

The Little Onion brand has enduring Southern California roots. After years of restaurant work, founder Lorin Reich acquired a Red Onion location in Hawthorne – renaming and transforming it into the hugely popular “Little Onion” brand. The Hawthorne location closed in the mid-1970s, and his daughter Lori bought the Santa Ana eatery from her father in 2010, which still operates today. “I’m so proud to honor my father and apply my years of hospitality experience into this exciting new Irvine location,” Rowe said. “Over the years, Little Onion has gained a reputation as the place to go for good, authentic, Mexican food, and I am thrilled to carry on this family tradition over five decades later,”

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Lori R.

Manager

Born into the business, my passion runs deep into the heart of the Little Onion. My father who started it all taught me to "never, ever give up". We are grateful for every customer that comes through our doors and the long standing employees that are like family. We provide fresh authentic mexican food and excellent service. Established 1962, we look forward to many more years!