Finca

Finca is such a hidden gem. The food is full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Everything we ordered was fresh and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. It’s the perfect spot for date night or a nice dinner with friends. Definitely coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped in to peak at the menu and the host gave us a whole rundown of the menu, the restaurant, and what they’re known for. We were sold right away. Love the vibe, the staff super friendly, personable, fun, and knowledgeable honest of what their favorite menu items are. Shoutout to Lexi and everyone that we interacted with. Friendly service is kind of rare these days but not here. Meat, salads, and fries were so good. Looking forward to coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was in a mobility scooter. I was able to safely park in the restaurant. They were very accommodating...no sun on us, but outside. Outside during the holidays was very cherry. The management and staff accommodated my scooter and our pickies daughter steak order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Raw undercooked burger, ordered a beer, had to remind them after 20 minutes, that I never got it, overpriced ($31) for my burger with no sides, very slow service even though it wasn’t busy. Won’t be back

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Superb burgers and other entrées. Casual setting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5 starts all around. Everything was really fantastic... Which is something I have not said in a LONG time. Chef David was greeting guests, cooking and delivering food. Love the passion!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered brisket bahn mi ($25) and beet salad ($18). Server dropped the sandwich on the table and a little in my lap. We all make mistakes, but it is how you recover that is important. His response was, do you want us to make another? Well, duh. Meat was overcooked. It was the veggies that made it possible to swallow. Wife was also very unimpressed with the salad. She didn’t finish it. The worst thing was the pickle - does anyone eat those? It was nasty. Yea, won’t be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Great staff great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing food! Probably the freshest food I’ve had in the OC. The owner hand picks the vegetables from a local garden every morning. Would recommend the Brussels sprouts and the tri tip sandwich!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steak and fries were awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was it racism or just completely unprofessional service?
I went there before lunchtime and asked for an outdoor seat. The man wearing a cap said all tables were full and told us to come back in 10 minutes. When we returned, he repeated the same thing, still full. Then he mentioned that the shaded tables were taken and that the ones in the sun might be too hot to sit at. They took my phone number and promised to call when a table became available, but no one ever did.

We waited for about an hour with no update. When I first checked the outdoor seats, all the tables were under the sun. But when I went back later, I was shocked to see that most tables were now occupied and had been moved into the shade. The staff saw us and immediately brought out a table and set it under the shade, something they could have easily done an hour earlier.

Why did they make us wait for nothing? The food was mediocre at best, and when we finally sat down, I noticed we were the only Asian family there. I can’t help but feel it might have been subtle racism, or just the worst kind of careless, dismissive service. Either way, it was one of the most unpleasant dining experiences I’ve ever had in California. I’ll never go back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Delicious! A new favorite for date night.

Very mid. The menu is very underwhelming and overpriced. Food was very average. I wouldn't return or recommend it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

0 out of 5 stars
My husband and I went to Finca last Friday evening. We were seated fairly quickly, but unfortunately, our experience went downhill from there. After sitting for about 20 minutes, no one came to take our order, not even for drinks. The waitress never returned, and we eventually decided to get up and leave.
I did let the manager know before leaving, but we chose not to stay any longer. It was disappointing, especially because we were really looking forward to trying the restaurant. Hopefully, they can improve their service, because first impressions matter.

Service: 1

This was my first time trying this restaurant in Rodeo, and it was amazing. I stopped by on a weekday for lunch and left with a full, happy belly. What stood out
was the fresh, made-to-order dishes. Everything feels prepared to order with top-quality ingredients. The chef offers an authentic Mexican and Spanish-inspired menu, so you can taste the care in every dish. Highly recommend Zucchini blossom tempura, Light, crisp, and full of flavor. For cocktails try the Tepache Punch is refreshing and well-balanced. I swapped mezcal for tequila (not a mezcal person), and it worked nicely with the food. The sandwiches are good for sharing as an appetizer, and there are plenty of options to suit different tastes. Kid-friendly option since they don’t have a dedicated kids menu is the quesadillas with handmade tortillas are a solid choice for little ones. Prices run on the higher end, but the quality and attention to detail make it worth it. The wine list features imports from various Mexican wineries, which adds a nice regional touch to the meal. I plan to go back soon. Overall, great food, crafted with care, great ambiance and a solid addition to Rodeo’s dining scene.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5