Location: San Juan Capistrano
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California, United States Food Guide: 4 Spanish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Juan Capistrano
Discover Restaurants offering the best Spanish food in San Juan Capistrano, California, United States. San Juan Capistrano is an easy day trip from Los Angeles and Orange County, by Amtrak train or freeway. Tours of the Mission buildings and gardens include the ruins of the 1797 Great Stone Church, destination for the legendary swallows of Capistrano. The Los Rios Historic District has buildings open to the public, such as the 1881 Ramos House Café and the1794 Montanez Adobe. Zoomars Petting Zoo is a kid-friendly attraction in the district adjacent to the train depot. The attractive town center has interesting galleries, antique stores, shops and restaurants.
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1. Ricardo's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Ricardoâs Place Authentic Mexican Cuisine Restaurant Ricardoâs Place was established in 2004 serving the best Mexican food in San Juan Capistrano. Our Mexican restaurant is founded by our family traditions of authentic Mexican flavors along with our 3 bas
Reviewed By Larph_73
On the recommendation of my son, we paid our first visit to Ricardo's Place. We were impressed, especially by the service. The atmosphere and authenticity of the food were also excellent. The menu offered lots of choices and none of them bad by our measure.Being so impressed, we returned two days later. The only thing that changed was the service. Our waiter basically ignored us, forgetting our request for some more chips. We had to flag down a passing waitress who took care of us. Less the gentleman who was our waiter, I'd give the place five stars. Maybe he'll be gone if we return.The place offers great food, is a good place for kids and families, and has an authentic feel. You can also purchase some great looking drinks from the bar.So, visit Ricardo's and enjoy (hopefully you won't get the gentleman we had as your waiter).Good Afternoon LarphWe at Ricardo's Place thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. We value all of our customer's comments. Glad to hear you enjoyed your first visit but had doubts about the second.My staff will look into this issue. We look forward to serving you again soon.Have a wonderful day.Regards,Ricardo Beas
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2. El Campeon Carniceria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie J
We've been going to El Campeon for several years now, for good reason. The food is always fresh and delicious. The burritos are enough to feed 2 people. We often pick up beans, rice, chips and guacamole and then get meat and produce from the market next door to grill at home. A favorite!
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3. El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By prosailortim
My family & myself are all about the Mexican restaurants. One of our favorites is south of this establishment in San Clemente. This place came highly recommended to us from on of my wife's clients. I was super excited to come here since I just got back from working 2 months in a small town in West Virginia (zero good Mexican food in West Virginia). We started with the guacamole, it was way to salty or it would have been perfect. My daughter had tacos, she said they were OK, didn't like the rice. My wife had a taco & tamale, she liked the tamale but the rice was bland & the beans were dried out. I had the "Wet" super burrito and it was average. I believed they charged $2.25 to make my burrito wet, it came out with a dollop of green sauce on it. Plus they are on the expensive side for what you get I.M.O. Needless to say there are much better places to dine for food quality, price, & atmosphere in the area.
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4. El Pollo Loco
Reviewed By Victoria B
Enjoyed day of Pacific Coast beaches..looked for fast, inexpensive food. Cashier was very helpful and friendly. Liked the topping bar. Food was yummy
