Surfin' Chicken Grill

Excellent food, great value and service.

The burrito was sooooo fire. And the service was amazing. So kind and generous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant in San Clemente because most of it doesn’t come close to the classic San Diego taste. I found this by accident when looking at new places I wanted to try in San Clemente and I as very satisfied with the food and atmosphere.
As a local for over 10 years I would say this is the top 2 places in San Clemente I would go and the price is actually reasonable and not outrageous.

10/10 would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place yas the best shrimp tacos in town. No doubt. They’re not greasy, and extremely fresh. Plus their sauces are delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The owner/chef is a nice dude with portions as big as his personality. For those unfamiliar- think home cooked “el pollo loco” if you will. His wife is the other chef and prep cook. I like simple food and the Half chicken with rice and beans is my go to since 2018. Local tip: this is a couple who’s been running the joint for over 40yrs, the husband is the only cook and sometimes his wife hopes over to help turn out meals. Sometimes the chicken is underdone when they’re super busy, but in almost 10 years I’ve maybe gotten 3 under cooked meats and when I bring it up, he cooks it more, sometimes throws in a free leg or wing and some extra guac or beans. This is as close to hole in the wall/family as it gets. For what this place is, I hope it stays Open until they retire or a son/daughter takes over. Think el pollo loco before it became mainstream, for a day I’m not feeling burgers, I love coming here and sitting on the. Lot of good fish on the menu too, makes me think Baja or south gulf. Very refreshing eats

My friend got the chicken and was pleased with it. I got the mahi tacos, the topping salad was good but the fish was extremely overcooked. Chips were stale, salsa was ok.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Great food and great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Family run business. great people. great food they make you feel like your part of the family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cool chill people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome red snapper burrito, huge portion of fish! Great prices for the quality homemade taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great fresh food for a more than reasonable price!

Everything was good, highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Snapper

Food was way better than anticipated

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the food. Big servings with authentic Mexican flavors. The staff is friendly and helpful. I recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh Mexican food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was fresh and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I like the place and the food was good with one exception. “Spring mix“ was definitely NOT Spring mix. It was chopped iceberg lettuce. Three stars because That’s false advertising

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5