Location: San Juan Capistrano
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Top 5 Latin food in San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Reviews on Latin 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. El Adobe de Capistrano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By gameluver
Attended a high school reunion at this restaurant. We were in a large back room with a large outdoor patio. Walking through the restaurant, i noticed they had musicians playing music for the diners. There was a harp and guitar. It was a nice experience. The food that we were served was buffet style. It was delicious. After dinner, we could walk to the patio. It was nice to step outside into the cool air. I was surprised there was not an outdoor fire pit for people to sit around and enjoy. We would definitely return to El Adobe on a future visit to the area.
Where to eat Mexican food in San Juan Capistrano: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Sol Agave Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Sol Agave is an upscale mexican restaurant serving organic options, fresh seafood and prime steaks all with out sacrificing the flavor and authenticity of Mexico! * voted 2016 "best new restaurant of the year!" * voted 2017 "rising star chef of the year!"
Reviewed By Melvmfa212
Great happy hour, perfect Margaritas, and delicious food; however, the staff were so friendly and accommodating that I would come back here anytime regardless. Super friendly, and hardworking team that makes you feel at home immediately. The appetizer ribs were fantastic. Guacamole is fresh and perfectly seasoned. Good portions. Happy hour is every day.
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3. 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!
Where to eat American food in San Juan Capistrano: The Best Restaurants and Bars
4. 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.
5. Las Golondrinas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By BlueNWashington
I've liked this place for years because of the good, basic stuff available to take home--burritos, tacos, enchiladas, guac and chips, etc. Has an assortment of Mexican soft drinks and beer. There are plenty of other Mexican food emporiums in the area, but Las Golondrinas is a habit that is hard to shake, once you find the place in its out-of-the-way location in a business park just off Route 1 and I-95. Haven't tried the second location yet, but will get around it with the anticipation that the food will be consistently good and the prices not bad.
