Restaurants in San Juan Capistrano

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

“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!!”

“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!”

“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.”

“The main reason I came to this restaurant is because they are the closest location to me that has pulque (which was exceptional) and the service was incredibly kind! As for the for food, it was a touch on the bland side. Shout out to the tortillas though, they were fantastic.”

“Very pleasant to be surprised by genuinely good food and great service atop the "busy corner" in SJC. Pro tip: go early (4:30-6) for your choice of seats (with nice views) and the happy hour menu which includes some of the best small plates and cocktails. Bang Bang shrimp is a "must". Staff is super friendly too!”

“This is a great place for wine lovers. Their wine list has a great selection of commonly loved varietals but also lesser known/found wine varietals. The best part is you can either order one of their pre-designed wine flights or you can design your own wine flight from their variety of offered wines. They have new world and old world wines from a variety of wine regions all over the world.

I also love their boozy ice cream. I ordered a scoop of Carmel Old Fashion ice cream and was so delicious. Dangerously delicious.

For those that like wine they do have some cocktails and craft beer options. I haven't tried them but my friends liked their frozen rose and sangria.”

“We love this place! We were in the area and had an amazing experience! Amazing atmosphere and service. Welcoming and super clean environment. The service was excellent and the food came super fast! The food was great also. it tastes just like brazil. great price for a great meal. Thank you”

“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.”

“My husband and I visited Bloom for our 14 year anniversary and were blown away by the service and the food. It is clear that the owners of this restaurant have a high standard for service and we felt as though we were regulars rather than first timers, being treated like family but with the utmost respect. Every person we interacted with knew it was our anniversary and wished us well. We were given a free appetizer, free desert and two glasses of champagne.

On top of all this, the food was amazing. My husband and I love high quality menus like this. We enjoyed the stuffed zucchini flowers, Pork belly and Pumpkin gnocchi, the sea bass entree and a special lamb chop entree..... incredible.

I can't wait to return and try more on this menu. A special thanks for making our evening extra special.”

“This is a perfect place for my family. The restaurant is right next to the railroad, my son can sit here whole day to watch the trains. Food is also great! Love the vibe here!”

“It was so delicious that I ate all the sashimi and sushi before I could even take a picture. I was very surprised by the exceptional freshness, overwhelming taste, and reasonable price.
The staff is friendly and kind. This is a restaurant I frequent.”

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

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

“Pop Up Pizza Shop-
If you’re a pizza connoisseur and happen to be in SOUTH Orange County, particularly San Juan Capistrano, then there are few places you know, you can really enjoy quality pizza.

Lunitas is one them. This is a “take out only” place and the menu is predetermined, no messing around trying to pick and choose how you like it.
There’s the menu, you order, simple. But if you like somewhat deep dish, Detroit styled pizza you’ll love this place.

It’s a little unconventional when it comes to ordering, you text your order, get confirmation back and you pick up at the time they provide.

Pop-Up Pizza Shop-

No messing around here just good old fashion pizza in a simple pick-up process.

Look them up on Instagram for more details. They have a cult pizza following already. Get a nice Chianti wine on the way home and your set.

Cheers 🍷”

“The award-winning breakfast sandwich had a nice taste but was too greasy for me. The iced mocha had a nice flavor and the Vietnamese iced coffee was very smooth. Tim was very friendly and doing everything, cashier, barista, and cook. Items took 15 mins for drinks and another 5 for the food.”

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

“Amazing sourdough bread. Makes great breakfast avocado toasts :)”

“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! 💙”

“First. Time. Here. San juan Capistrano Hidden coffee. There's line but the wait is worth it. Delicious fresh coffee and vegan chocolate chip cookies for me. And the just walk outside and enjoy everything there. I always wanted to be here. And I love ♥️ this place.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Such a cool place! Owners are fantastic and the music was amazing! Limited food options, but they must have been good because they ran out. Separate vendor for food options. Beer was ice cold!”

“As always when dining at El Adobe in San Juan Capistrano, the food is excellent. The service is par none. We were there to celebrate Father's Day. The Father's Day specials looked awesome but we ordered off the regular menu, which is always great. Can't find a better place to eat Mexican food in Orange County.”

“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!”

“Always like going to grandma's house when you go to child pasta. The food is delicious. The ambience is wonderful servers the best in the city treat you like family if you want great Italian food and San Juan Capistrano make your way to ciao pasta.”

“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”

“My wife found this little gem whereas we stopped in on a beautiful Saturday morning for brunch. Ramos Cafe did not disappoint. Brunch was delicious and the atmosphere quaint.”

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

“Authentic Mexican food in a clean and nice restaurant. I have been going there for years and it's always a pleasure. Love the tacos and everyday is Taco Tuesday with their reasonable prices too!”

“Best Gluten Free Bread & Brioche I have found in more than 25 years eating GF. Excellent customer service as well.”

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

“Excellent service & quality! Mauricio promised me a birthday cake, for our friend, to be delivered to a nearby restaurant on Sat, 3/18 & they PROMPTLY delivered a beautiful cake and it was DELICIOUS. Thank you 3:16 & Mauricio 😊”

“I got here during close-up hours, so the atmosphere wasn't really much there. I did enjoy this place

Parking: There's not much to say. The parking was there. Only one other car besides me in a 30 parking available area”

“This place Sonos friendly and great. Love the Asian music they play and the food was delicious. The server was so sweet. I got the vegetables and the tofu which were so so yummy. Definitely recommend and it is very affordable too!”

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

“Always amazing food and Staff”

“A little gem of a place in San Juan Capistrano. We randomly came across it after my daughter's soccer match, and choice of food or plenty and every single one of them are delicious. Just a heads up if you are ordering the quesadilla for your kids they are a bit on the spicy side. Portion size phenomenal, taste is even better. I tried the pesto sandwich, the quesadilla and steak burrito.???”

“Old watering hole from the 80's when i was in the USMC. Came to our 40th reunion and stopped in to wet our whistle and reminiscing about old times.

Beer is cold whisky is poured. What else can you say except drink up and have fun.”

“We come here on Fridays to enjoy the music, and so, our decision is based on what kind of music the live band is playing. if the band is playing danceable music, then we are on.

There's a good variety of choice on food and beverage. The atmosphere is very festive, especially with people dancing and having fun.

Also, we play golf at the golf course so we would drop by the bar after a game to have a drink. It's always nice to have a place to relax after a game. Glad that we have this wonderful place to go to for golf, food and dance music!”

“Best Italian food in town! Great service and delicious food. They upgraded their bread, and we had a really enjoyable time this time. Everything was just perfect. I still miss Aldo, though. :/

Parking: Needs more handicap spots.”

“Note: reservations are a must during the weekend!

We decided to go there on a whim after a great massage next door and we're lucky enough a different party didn't show up to their reservation. We waited outside while one of the servers/hostess figured out somethings. Communication could have been better but alas we were seated and promptly served. Food was delicious! The Totoya roll is a must, it just melts. The salmon skin hand roll was super crunchy, caterpillar and eel and avocado rolls were smooth and velvety. Not too pricey but we also didn't order alcohol.”

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

“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.”

“Great food, great vibes!”

“Love this place! I always get their salmon teriyaki rice bowl with a side of spicy Mayo and crunchy onions, and it’s always PERFECTION! Salmon grilled perfectly, amazing rice, and the spicy Mayo and teriyaki sauce complements the rice bowl well! Can’t wait to try more of the menu items! The quality of the food here is really great and the service is excellent as well. I’ve tried other sushi places nearby for a salmon teriyaki bowl and this place is the BEST. :) Highly recommend!”

“This was our first time here and we arrived at what seemed to be a shift change as there was only one server for the first 30 minutes of our visit. She did a good job but had way too many people to handle by herself.

The food was very good and they have a great happy hour menus.”

“Heather at this location is so helpful and warm to each greets she sees. She looks out for people who have families and brings their order to them. The overall service from all employees at this location is wonderful. Food is fresh and delectable every time.

Kid-friendliness: Great quality and prices. Sticker books are cute too!”

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

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

“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!”

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

“Great team, great meal, just great 😊”

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

“the chicken tacos are really good and the green salsa is the best.”

“love this YOON KEE Chinese Resto I go there a lot love the people that work there their all amazing and the food is so yummy. It's one of my favorite place go to always!!! ”

“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”

“Pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. The owner was kind enough to come outside and take a photo for me and a business associate. I would go there again and highly recommend it.”

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

“The Hawaiian pizza was delicious, a lot of pineapple and the thin and crispy dough. The Chicago supreme had a very watery dough base and a very intense tomato sauce that drowned out the other ingredients in flavor.”

“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.”

“Place is great, I lived in central Mexico for years and can say this place is authentic and delicious. They also have a whole array of juices , Agua Frescas, an entire bakery, and a small convenience store/ butcher next door. A must try!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly. Tons of food options

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible via wheelchair”

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

“I've been coming here since I was a kid, and my family has come here since the restaurant opened in San Juan. The BEST Mexican food in town, always made fresh, with the best chips and salsa for sale on this side of the border!”

“Had the chili relleno the best I've ever had. I'm not Mexican but still it's the best I've ever had. I gave four stars for the rest because it was good as one would expect it to be.”

“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.”

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

“Just grabbed takeout from Thai Juan On and the pad see ew was off the charts good plus the portions were generous enough to keep me happy for lunch tomorrow too so that's a win!”

“Great meal at Don Juan's. We shared the surf & turf tacos and the short rib tacos. Delicious. The Cadillac margarita has quite a kick! Would definitely recommend this place.”

“Irish pub with pub fare. My burger was soaking, but my wifes sausage roll was done well. Her mom scarfed up the fish and chips. The brownie sundae was very fudgey. Service was good and prompt. Not bad prices.”

“They completely screwed up our reservation. total incompetence with bs excuses. For the price, I expected something much more upscale. Housekeeping use metal plate as a door stopper making banging noises early in the morning which is also unacceptable. the beds are too soft which gave me a backache the next day. trying to have a conversation with some friends at the bar in the afternoon was impossible as the muSICK was too loud and the live singer was even louder.. room service brought no utensils! some friends from Asia liked the historic building. but then old Spanish architecture is abundant in California. it just reminded me this was all part of Mexico. I would NOT recommend this dump to anyone. Marriott, you guys need a new manager at this place please. I have lost all respect for the autograph collection. nice concept but totally mismanaged”

“They completely screwed up our reservation. total incompetence with bs excuses. For the price, I expected something much more upscale. Housekeeping use metal plate as a door stopper making banging noises early in the morning which is also unacceptable. the beds are too soft which gave me a backache the next day. trying to have a conversation with some friends at the bar in the afternoon was impossible as the muSICK was too loud and the live singer was even louder.. room service brought no utensils! some friends from Asia liked the historic building. but then old Spanish architecture is abundant in California. it just reminded me this was all part of Mexico. I would NOT recommend this dump to anyone. Marriott, you guys need a new manager at this place please. I have lost all respect for the autograph collection. nice concept but totally mismanaged”

“Had a great meal with loaded potato skins appetizer which was excellent. Kari the bartender was very welcoming and friendly.”