Police shared the shocking surveillance video on social media last week. The woman appeared to be arguing with the worker before throwing her food in the worker's face.
It happened on May 12 at the Chipotle restaurant on West 17th Street, according to police.
Santa Ana police identified the woman as 18-year-old Samantha Salomon.
ORIGINAL REPORT: Woman throws food at Chipotle worker during confrontation in Santa Ana
Woman throws food at Chipotle worker during confrontation in Santa Ana
She was arrested earlier this week after the department's correctional officers and several community members helped identify her.
Police didn't say what charges Salomon may face.