17 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Juan Capistrano

“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.“

“One of our favorite places to eat in Orange County. We always bring visitors here because of the fantastic atmosphere. And the fact that it was built when it was still Mexico is such a cool cultural bit, it's also haunted spooky! We had our graduation party here for our daughter, 13 people, people and they did such a fabulous job taking care of us, I just can't recommend this place enough. Go check it out.“

“Great food. Best carnitas in OC, hands down! Great margaritas. And the servers are super friendly.“

“This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in all of San Juan Capistrano. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious and not overpriced. The Happy Hour is the best deal around. You get so much food and drink for so little price. The service is absolutely the best. I HIGHLY recommend this place!“

“Always amazing food and Staff“

“I got the chicken burrito and my husband got a carne asada quesadilla. They tasted so good and the portion size was great. I had to wait in three different lines though one for food one for sodas and one for desserts. The pan Dulce was very good and made it back on Amtrak without crumbling. Someone suggested this as somewhere to go when visiting the mission or the petting zoo. Definitely worth the 5-minute walk out of the bougie area and the regular people area that's affordable.“

“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.“

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

“I didn’t smell a smoker and there isn’t a choice of sauces, but the three meat sampler we shared of brisket, smoked pulled chicken and pulled pork was quite tasty. And the fried dill pickle appetizer was one of the best we’ve had, with thinly sliced pickles and a nice coating.“

“This El Pollo Loco location is always solid! The chicken is perfectly fire-grilled, juicy, and full of flavor every time. The sides are fresh, the portions are generous, and everything tastes made-to-order. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and well maintained. Quick service and consistently good food — definitely one of my go-to spots!“

“The food is flavorful and there are many options. Quesadillas, burritos, and tostadas of every protein. Many sauces: tomatillo, tomato, mole, avocado, and more. The ingredients are fresh without fat. And also the price: $17 for two large plates.“

“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.“

“Great place to dance. Lots of energy. Older crowd a bit (like 50s up) but some younger as well. Eveeyone was moving to Monkey Puddle who were superb. Great dance floor with fans (I think one vent for AC directly above middle of the dance fair might be not working well, but there are others available as well as a casual outside area to sit and drink and get fresh air). Copious amounts of free ice water was much appreciated. Cheap well drinks.“

“This is a good Taco Bell location.
Seems to be fairly new, dining area is clean, easy to find parking.
Typical Taco Bell fare, no issues there.
I found that I really like the “Breakfast Salsa”, good flavor with little bite.
My only complaint is that I asked for a drink carrier and told they didn’t have any. It can be difficult to carry multiple drinks.“

“Stopped at Del Taco on a whim - it was so good! The staff were super friendly and the food looked and tasted great!“