Restaurants in San Juan Capistrano

“Beef rib today was mostly fat It was pick up so no way to complain Overpriced Disappointing”

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!”

“Just ate here today for the first time and the pizza was amazing!! I ordered the bbq chicken and my friend got pepperoni. The crust was insanely delicious and crispy! Cheese to toppings ratio was on point! The mozzarella cheese sticks were also very good! And to top it all off, the customer service was 💯!! Highly recommend!!”

“Second visit to Limoncello and want to say the food is excellent in every way. Last night I had Arugula salad (very lemony dressing), the Risotto (outstanding) and chocolate gelato which was VERY chocolate. Topped with a nice wine. All Excellent. As for atmosphere, lots of large parties there last night celebrating Christmas and birthdays so was quite noisy, but 'tis the season. Highly recommend Limoncello. Food and service are excellent and above average. Menu is extensive with very different and interesting options. If they would have served a shot of Limoncello after dinner I would have thought I was dining in Italy.”

“Every cup is brewed with care, tradition, and a touch of serenity. Best place to make memories with loved ones,”

“The best tacos I've ever had. Lots of fresh meat and they weren't dry like the kind at a more popular restaurant. The best deals are on Tuesday. We will definitely be going back for more. This place is great and I want to try their other items.”

“Ok, so first up it was a bit pricey. But holy cow the burgers were all amazing, the place was clean, staff was wonderful. If you want ridiculously tasty burgers and don't mind paying for it... I'll give this place 5/5 stars for sure.”

“1/4/26:

Came back the second time with some friends.

1. Pear Favor cocktail: 4/5 - great, well balanced with flavors, sweetness and citrusy. I would prefer some spicy.
2. Cob Salad: 3.5/5 - good but lacked of flavors. The dressing was so bland, needs acidity, salt and pepper. Otherwise, it would be terrific.
3. Burger: 3.5/5 - good but I missed the umami, lacked of the charred smoky flavor.
4. Thai curry dish: 2.5/5 - ok, too sour and abit salty. The acidity overpowered everything else.

The service was good.”

“So 👏🏼 good 👏🏼 I'm still thinking about the menu and will be going back for more! The menu has a large variety of options and I love all the shareable items. The wine selection is superb and fairly priced. The staff were kind, professional, and helpful. The vibes and atmosphere were great!”

“First time at this restaurant. We had to sit outside because there was a party going on in the indoor part of the restaurant. Even though the heat lamp was on, it was still on the cold side. Through no fault of the restaurant, being outside on the patio facing the street, a car horn was going off for about 5 minutes which was very annoying. The waiter made several mistakes, I asked for no bacon on the salad and it came with bacon. My friends were half way done with their salad by the time my replacement came. The entree was very good, Tandoori shrimp, very tasty and unusual. I had asked for separate checks when we placed our order but when he brought the bill it was all on one check so he had to go back and redo it. I liked the food but not sure I'd go back. The menu didn't have a ton of options for vegetarians and I wouldn't want to get stuck eating outside if it was cold again. My friends enjoyed their meal as well.”

“Amazing steaks, the bone in rib ey and filet mignon for my girl was perfect. Barely talked the food was so good haha. Kyle was so gracious and welcoming , it was our first time here. I rarely give full stars but honestly this place and the staff deserve it. Expectations exceeded. Do your self a favor and stop by 🤙”

“We spent several relaxing hours there mid-week to celebrate a friend's birthday. Very enjoyable, great food, and attentive service. We have plans to return, even from San Diego.”

“Always my go when I'm in town. I grew up in the area and it's still the same amazing hole in the wall restaurant. Great service with friendly staff. Always fun to see the owner still working onsite. I dream of these crunchy chicken tacos and house green sauce. It's fabulous.”

“It was my first time here, and the food is delicious. Love the simple & quaint decor. Definitely will be back!”

“Always amazing food and Staff”

“Stopped by because of the reviews and I immediately ran to leave my own review after my experience.. Tim is SO welcoming, friendly and DOES make great coffee! I got an oat milk mocha and it is delicious! Highly recommend to anyone😊”

“The food is all amazing - family favorites are the Bacon Quiche (it goes fast), the pasta salad and the lavender lattes!😍”

“Great team, great meal, just great 😊”

“The best around, the bread is so fresh with a crunchy crust.”

“Excellent everything!!!!!”

“Delicious Dinner. Beautiful presentation and the Carnitas Tacos unbelievable. Chef Michael is a true gem.”

“This coffee shop is truly a hidden gem. But interestingly enough, lots of people have found it. This shop has lots of traffic and offers excellent coffee. Ordered a latte as well as a flat white and both drinks were great. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Great atmosphere!”

“On vacation from phoenix arizona, stop to get a roll.Ask what their best role was was shown.A yellowtail roll that was out of this world.They also have fresh wasabi.Definitely a must in sushi.They're known for their roles here, but they also have sashimi and nagiri.”

“We found this little Gem recently and fell in love! Amazing food and the friendliest staff! I have Celiac disease and their menu offers me so many delicious choices! 💙”

“I like Nono's Affordable Mexican food, and a front patio to also eat at. I like there enchiladas, tostados, tacos.”

“Yummy food. I went for lunch and was extremely impressed”

“Breezy Experience #breezy #goodfood #filipinofusion #brunch #familybusiness”

“Been wanting to stop in for years. Was in the shopping plaza next door and had some time so I took the opportunity. Being early Sat afternoon, there were only a dozen or so customers. The place isn't huge but if you don't mind standing there's enough space between tables. Some food is available (I didn't order any) and they have food trucks some nights as well as entertainment. True to their website claim, there were indeed 30 taps with 30 beers to choose from, some local/regional and others from afar. I decided to sample and got three 5-oz glasses after talking with Dawn, the bar tender, who recommended a couple based on my preferences. I think my favorite was the dark, coffee flavored beer on nitro. There's something for everyone and I'll definitely return, esp with family and friends seeking good brew. I highly recommend the Brewhouse, you won't be disappointed.”

“Docent is Decent. Got me a Mouthful of Church on Time, 8.2 DIPA. Lisa has a Peel Top.”

“Super fresh, smelled clean inside. Owner is quite friendly and really cares about making a nice bowl.

Got the large bowl with brown rice, and a selection of great sides and toppings. Not *too* many, but each one worth considering. Flavors and spice level were spot on, not too salty or sweet, which highlighted how good the fish choices are.”

“We love Ciao Pasta! A family favorite and in our opinion the best Italian food in South County. Great service and an excellent patio. Our favorite entree is - no surprise - the Ciao Pasta.”

“Straight up awesome pizza here at Lunita's. It's almost like a pizza speakeasy inside of a Mexican restaurant. You have to text ahead your order, bring cash for a discount! We got two pizzas, the Margherita and Capistrano. Both pizzas were awesome, but the Capistrano really was the star. The crust is top notch, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I would say this spot is a top 5 pizza joint in OC for sure, it is similar style pizza to Gibroni's. Definitely give this one a try!”

“Food is amazing and Bill was great! He brought a napkin and ketchup for me and he took great care of the other customers as well asking how the food was and taking away the trays. As a business owner this is the type of service every business should strive for! Well done!”

“I walk in to fragrant Indian spices. My mouth immediately starts to water. The appetizer comes out Some kind of vegetable dumpling my son ordered. One bite dipped in an incredible mint curry sauce and I'm in Nirvanna. It only gets better from there... SO GOOD!”

“Nice friendly lady in the front, very welcoming and friendly and talked me through the different choices available. Also very generous portions, and great food!!!”

“Easter Brunch 2023 was outstanding! So many options for a Starter, Entree and Dessert. Frankly, when our beautiful server came over to see what I wanted, I wanted ALL the starters as I have enjoyed them for years! The Filet Mignon eggs Benedict was perfect. The bottomless, large mimosas were so fun with choices of orange juice, pineapple or watermelon; I tried them all😊 We all passed around our desserts. The Crème Brûlée and Flowerless Chocolate Cake were standouts for sure”

“Great place and pretty authentic food and top margaritas.”

“Great onion rings. Usually get Santa Fe Chicken salad which is very good and large enough to split.

Burgers are good, not exceptional.

Menu is absolutely huge. Don't know how they do it.

Breakfast seems popular. Portions large.”

“They have food from outside vendor after 2pm. You can order food from Restaurant across the street and go pick up. This place is a Dive bar. Great drinks and bands.”

“Thank you to Mrs. Valerie and her family/team for the tasty food and the wonderful service! The restaurant is always clean and they are so friendly. I also love that they have vegetarian options as well. I love making the drive to come here. Reminds me of home💜much love🌝”

“I love the vibe and environment but the food was the best!!”

“Great food, great vibes!”

“Crivello’s Italian Bistro is hands down the best place for amazing Italian food! Every dish we’ve tried has been absolutely perfect—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is always kind and attentive. Highly recommend Crivello’s if you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine paired with outstanding service!”

“This is hands down the best gluten-free bread I’ve ever had. It’s as close to traditional bread you will ever find. Unfortunately I don’t live close to her locations but it’s absolutely worth the drive! Highly recommend!!!”

“Had the beef Chow Fun noodles.... excellent! I've had the Pho there to very good.”

“The owner is so kind and she makes great sandwiches!”

“Wait staff terrific. Everyone is very helpful and make you feel like your #1. We sat in the back of the restaurant. There were 5 tables. We could enjoy conversation. Definitely coming back.”

“I’m vegetarian and though this place doesn’t have many vegetarian options but the ones we had were reallyyy good! The sandwiches were bursting with flavours! The salads are in big portions and can share between 2 to 4 people (if they’re not big eaters)
The staff were very nice and they always check up on us if the food was okay.
I really had a delightful meal and wished I could come back to have more! I’ll definitely come back if I have the chance.”

“I loved this restaurant! The menu was very expansive and from the two things we ordered: A spicy tuna poke bowl and tongkotsu ramen- it was amazing!

They even gave us two tangerines afterward which was so kind and cute. I will be coming here again with a hunger for more things on the menu”

“Good place to go to eat, even if you are not a golfer.
First visit, we sat inside, but there is a large outdoor dining area.
I had the Western BBQ Bacon Burger. It was good, plenty of bacon and tasty BBQ sauce. We also had the Butter Toffee Cake for dessert, very good.
Table service was a little lacking, but wouldn’t keep me from a second visit.
Prices are reasonable.
Recommended.”

“Phenomenal experience every time! If you are not a member of the Rancho Capistrano wine club you are missing out!!!!”

“It is somewhat chaotic the ordering of food. There's is a line and have to know what you want from the menu ahead of time. If you are not familiar with their food or have questions, staff does not have answers. There is a separate line for drinks but you got to wait in the same line of the food people to come to cashier, oder and pay.”

“I mostly always build my own omelette and its always amazing. Great fast service with a smile😎”

“A's has the Best breakfast burritos and there lunch is also fantastic”

“Our weekly treat for the grandkids this summer. They have so many delicious items and coffee is excellent and not overly pricy. I’m hooked on their matcha Perfect little gem for downtown San Juan”

“What an awesome venue. David and Joe took very good care of my group. I brought 48 people up from San Diego for a viewing of Top Gun. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food was great and the atmosphere was just incredible. I love the nostalgia behind Rick's cafe and the theater was not only comfortable but absolutely gorgeous. Might people are raving about their visit. I would like to thank David and joe, and the rest of the staff at regency theater. You made our day trip perfect.PS. Cleanest, best smelling restrooms ever!”

“Totoya is awesome! Chill vibe and nice atmosphere. We had the salmon lemon roll, calamari, the baked scallops roll, and chicken teriyaki. Food was delicious. Highly recommend!”

“Please will someone tell me how to make a reservation for tomorrow night at 6:00 for 4 people, I have heard good things about the food and atmosphere but can’t seem to figure out how to make a reservation.”

“We had food delivered from this restaurant 3 different dishes Pulled pork Smoked chicken Chicken breast All three were very tasty, with good choice of side orders We would certainly use again”

“Our Server, Brian was outstanding! My friend is allergic to garlic and onions and he went out of his way to check with the Chef only to learn that onions had been fried earlier that day in the same fryer/ oil as my friends French Fries and would have been contaminated. He took our concerns to heart and made sure the food was prepared safely. Bravo Brian!”

“the food is more then what you pay for it tacos are big n all meat is delicious”

“Awesome employees. Awesome service and always delicious food and drinks.”

“Have been here multiple times and they have been consistently serving authentic Mexican food. There’s seating indoors and a few tables outdoor. We got the. Carnitas, birria and carne asada tacos and all of them were delicious! Do give them a try.”

“First time there, and we had a great service.”

“Great time .. and the most amazing food .. dubble bubble shot is a must here never in my life anything like this .. but the best ohh and the cabbage wrap Thai style is the best”

“vivi is the best server in the world!!! she takes care of her regulars and we all love to see her!! G is the best karaoke host too!! she is so fun to talk to and it is never the same without her!!”

“The food was pretty spanking good, but I fear that it could have been better had we ordered the deep dish. We just weren’t that hungry, but needed to feed the little ones. The layout of the place is a bit awkward if you have got a stroller or such since the front door immediately goes up a few sets of stairs, but aside from that there was the heat. The restaurant ran a bit warm, but it could have just been because of the heater outside. The place seemed to be a family magnet as there were tons of kiddos inside. Gotta go back and check out the deep dish next time around~”

“This place is awesome, under new Ownership who they really know how to make it happen, their food is great, drinks are also great, their entertainment is by far the best in San Juan Capistrano and their staff is really second to none!!!! A must !!! So if you are looking for the best place in town, this is it.”

“Delicious burgers, they are my children's favorites, we always go there, good service
Just one comment, I don't like you when we go to order computers at the counter, it's not the same as having a person serve you, it would be better as before if someone served you and ordered as you like without repeating yourself.
Thanks the best Carl Jr”

“I love this place so good, the ladies here are super helpful, the quality is great and the place is super clean. I’ve been to other locations with and this one is the best by far. I walked in not sure on what to order I explained to the girl what I was craving and she made it just like I wanted it. Sooo good 😊”

“The food is authentic Mexican food. It's family owned. I LOVE the spicy green avocado salsa!!!!!! Plus the server I've always gotten is always the same and she is soo attentive and nice.”

“Haven’t been to this Starbucks in years, since I was stationed in El Toro and I still love it! It’s just so quaint and peaceful to me. The surrounding area is beautiful as well and the baristas are always friendly! � It was so nice to stop through there again.”

“The staff was very kind, accommodating and generous! They even thanked us for coming in today even though we came about an hour before closing. The regular pizza is amazing, and the gluten-free pizza was also delicious. Very unique atmosphere and decorations! Tables could have been a little cleaner, but overall, we would definitely go again!”

“So everything was good. Workers we're nice. Didn't have to wait for the food very long at all. But only one thing that I have to put out there... the new Caramel Flan dessert, absolutely disgusting. I highly suggest getting the churos instead.”

“Great BBQ in San Juan Capistrano area. Meat is tender, flavorful and baby back ribs fell off the bone. we will be back each time we visit the area.”

“The staff is very nice.
I got an enchilada meal, 2 cheese enchiladas, and it wss rich and
satisfying.
I got a bag of chips and it is a good reminder that they have the best chips around.
I have to come for taco Tuesday”

“First time there, and we had a great service.”

“It's the food you expect delivered well with friendly staff. It can get crowded and even the dual line drive through with staff walking outside gets backed up. It's a high traffic location with an outdoor patio, but I always get it to go at this location.”

“Friendly front office receptionist & attentive valet parking attendants. This hotel is beautiful!”