Olamendi’s Mission Viejo

Excellent vegetarian selections. I had the cheese enchiladas with green sauce. Perfect!

We called ahead of time inquiring about their vegetarian selections. A very friendly lady picked up the phone, and let us know that they were very accommodating for vegetarians and even vegans. So we went over, and decided to dine in. I ordered two crispy potato tacos which were loaded with greens and cheese, and it was very deliciously filling. The same lady who picked up our call took our order. I didn’t get her name but she was all smiles when we walked in, and was very friendly. The eatery as well is clean and orderly.

The owner came out and spoke with us. You can tell he is super passionate about his restaurant and cooking great food for people. Huge portions.

Olamendis is fantastic, we’ve been coming here weekly for over 25 years. Best food and best service ever!

The best food in OC!

If I could give 10 stars they would get it! I rarely go online to write a review, and if I do it’s because I had a horrible experience. I wrote a positive review maybe twice in my life here’s my third. Start with the cashier, I really can’t say I ever had anyone serve me with a better attitude than the guy who helped me and I say right by the register and he kept that amazing attitude with all customers. At first I had 3 chicken tacos from the taco Tuesday deal (which I might say isn’t cheap, but quality costs) which were surprisingly good because I don’t love shredded chicken. The chicken was so good I decided to get an asada one as well just to make sure they really are as good as it seems. They crushed it, asada taco came to over 7$ after taxes and it glad to say I’ll be happy to pay that price anytime anywhere to get that same taco!

If I could give 10 stars they would get it!
I rarely go online to write a review, and if I do it’s because I had a horrible experience.
I wrote a positive review maybe twice in my life here’s my third.
Start with the cashier, I really can’t say I ever had anyone serve me with a better attitude than the guy who helped me and I say right by the register and he kept that amazing attitude with all customers.

At first I had 3 chicken tacos from the taco Tuesday deal (which I might say isn’t cheap, but quality costs) which were surprisingly good because I don’t love shredded chicken.
The chicken was so good I decided to get an asada one as well just to make sure they really are as good as it seems.
They crushed it, asada taco came to over 7$ after taxes and it glad to say I’ll be happy to pay that price anytime anywhere to get that same taco!

Amazing local spot with a rich history. Food is amazing. They’re so friendly too. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Olamendi’s is family to me. I love each and everyone at this location. Thank you for my birthday lunch?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite restaurant. The workers/owners are always friendly and the food is always wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco, Guacamole

The best carnitas in town! The best albondigas soup in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Go for lunch a couple of times a month. Don't eat Mexican food anywhere else. Always yummy here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco

Always great food and service! Olamendi’s is our favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was hopeful given some reviews said authentic Mexican food. Far from the truth. The masa from the tamales was super dry, not much flavor, and slathered with cheese (American! Not Mexican traditional food). I had asked for my burrito with sauce on side and no cheese. My burrito came covered with sauce and slathered with cheese. I will say the green salsa had great Mexican flavor. The carnitas were dry and somewhat flavorless, not juicy or tender. The rice and beans were yummy. Guacamole is just smashed avocado with fake tasting powder to preserve, no other ingredients seen normally in guacamole. Worth a try but will not return.

Food: 3

Service: 4

Excellent experience here at this Mexican restaurant right next to sprouts!Inside and outside seating available. We came on a Friday around 12:30 pm. Not busy. Plenty of seats available.Loved the decorations and attention to detail. Very clean restaurant inside. Good atmosphere.Estella was such an excellent staff member. Very friendly, very helpful, very polite, and very helpful as I was trying to figure out what to eat.For our 1st time there, it was a great choice. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, great flavor.Plenty of parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5