Asada Cantina + Kitchen

The food was exceptional 👌 we started off with the flautas which were packed with meat. The meat was tender and very well seasoned. The toppings were a perfect combination with the flavors of the meat along with the softness of the tortilla inside while still get a nice crunch on the outside. I ordered the chile relleno burrito which was also delicious. The drinks were well served and I recommend the coconut margarita.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went there for the first time. It is located at the San Clemente Outlet Mall. The location is very nice, with plenty of parking available. The restaurant has a great vibe, and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. We ordered some margaritas and delicious food.
We will definitely go there again and shop at the mall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I only had a mini-quesadilla because their prices are VERY high. A carnitas plate was >$30. With tax and tip, no drink the bill would be $40 for lunch! Yes, all restaurant prices are higher but this is too rich for my blood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Experience wasn't the greatest and food was cold.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Overall good food and drink options. Things are on the pricey side so be prepared for that. So far the servers have been fantastic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food was delicious service was excellent atmosphere loud but friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A delicious Sunday brunch with so many options! Excellent service, too. The huevos rancheros was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been eating here regularly since they opened. I always order the pozole soup. It is the best!! Even my 90 year old mexican grandma says it’s delicious!! But today I ordered 2 soups and extra limes for pick up. They had forgoten the limes, not one lime (who eats pozole without lines), they asked what kind of tortillas I would like (but forgot those too) , barely any hominy or meat in the containers, is was mostly broth. Very disappointing. Hoping it was an off day.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Awesome food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The $32 Filet Mignon tacos consist of two tacos with 2 tablespoon size pieces of meat in each (one lean piece and one knuckle), covered in a mayonnaise cream sauce. The dish is served with a half cup of instant Spanish rice and a half cup of black beans or refried beans. While the service from staff remains ok, the quality and quantity of food at this place has substantially changed for the worst.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Extremely disappointed with my experience at Asada. I went with a dear friend who is a strict vegetarian, and we both ordered nachos — hers explicitly without meat. The restaurant was abnormally dark, and we honestly thought we were seeing black beans on her plate. Instead, she suddenly realized she was actually chewing on steak.
This is not a small mistake — serving meat to someone who is vegetarian is unacceptable!!

Our waitress was nowhere to be found, so we had to ask the hostess to track her down. When we finally explained what happened, she said she needed to speak with her manager.

The manager came over and explained she had been “trying to figure out” which table had received the steak nachos by mistake — and now she knew. She asked my friend if she wanted a fresh order, but of course her appetite was ruined. Once a vegetarian bites into meat, the meal is over.

What shocked me was the lack of urgency, accountability, or genuine concern. The manager said “sorry,” and walked away.

For such a serious mistake, that response was incredibly underwhelming.

At a minimum, our meal or drinks should have been comped, and we should have felt that the situation was taken seriously. Instead, it felt like they just wanted to move on.

This was a careless error and an even worse recovery.

Very disappointing and not a place I’ll be returning to!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

It was really crowded. Took 45 minutes to get a seat. It was Saturday night though. Severs were great. Food was good as well. Not a great place if you have food allergies, few options. But had fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

5/5 Truly exceptional! I thought I'd have leftovers, but I couldn't resist seconds (and thirds!). The service was top-notch, with friendly staff who even went the extra mile to package our to-go order with care. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the experience truly enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great local Mexican restaurant in San Clemente. Tortilla soup was tasty and the chicken mole was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is delicious for a semi-fast food place. Clean. Nice service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5