Orange County CA
The Trough

The Trough

Eat Local in Rancho Santa Margarita

4.3 224 Google reviews

+1 949 709 55 4531441 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste N, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

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31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste N, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

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About

The Trough Sandwich Kitchen prepares top-quality sandwiches and breakfast filled with flavor and an exciting twist! Open from 7am-4pm enjoy either breakfast or lunch at the Trough, who is known for having one of the best breakfast burritos in OC. By using the best available ingredients all the items at the Trough are certified Farm to Table FRESH

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Seating

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“Always get the Trough Bowl with ribeye (Bulgogi). I ask for no Jalapenos, and it is fabulous - and a big portion too!”
Google review · Oct 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“The Trough has one of the best breakfast burritos!! I can't wait to go back!!”
Google review · Oct 2026

4 out of 5 stars

“Food was great - one gripe - I could not tell who’s burrito was who’s, the writing was illegible on the wrapper.”
Google review · Oct 2026

Hours

Wednesday
7 AM to 4 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 4 PM
Friday
7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 4 PM
Monday
7 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 4 PM

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