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El Adobe de Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA

El Adobe de Capistrano

4.8
4.8
1075 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a historic setting at El Adobe de Capistrano. This landmark features a wedding chapel, stained-glass windows and additional beautiful architectural details. Its kitchen has a mesquite-burning grill where chefs prepare deliciously flavored seafood and steak dishes. Soups, salads and appetizers are also on the menu, including tasty desserts.Owners Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre have kept the atmosphere and traditions of the El Adobe de Capistrano going. This establishment still prepares the dishes that President Nixon and his wife enjoyed while visiting during his administration. It has a full bar that serves various drinks, a lounge area for socializing and a patio in the front. El Adobe de Capistrano offers private rooms for banquets and other events. The Palenque features a retracting roof, making it ideal for hosting an event under the night sky. It offers brunch and has a Happy Hour.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 493-1163
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Hernandez
  • Private party facilities
    El Adobe is the perfect spot to have your private events taken care of! We offer three different room options depending on the size of your group. We have many different menu options, linens and more that come with the room! You will have your own server working specifically only for your event.

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Mexican

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Adobe de Capistrano delights with its "attentive staff," "fresh and quick" dishes, and charming historical ambiance. Guests rave about its "wonderful food," "excellent service," and "authentic Mexican atmosphere." Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant offers "deliciously prepared" meals and "impeccable" service, making it a beloved local favorite.

1,075 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot with an authentic feel. The food was fresh and delicious.

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  2. Linda

    VIP

    Orange County

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great place to take out of town guests. Great food and service.

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  3. Lise

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was jam packed and we still got excellent service and delicious food! They are amazing at serving with a crowd.

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  4. Sekhar

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious huevos rancheros and friendly service! Would definitely come here again

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  5. Brooke

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience with El Adobe. Staff is attentive and food is fresh and comes out quick.

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  6. Diane

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, from start to finish. Our server was Angel, and he did a great job. The food was deliciously prepared and plentiful.

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  7. Donna

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm and inviting. Love the history, the pictures and family feel. Had the enchilada Suiz and it was delicious. Good portions and wonderful service.

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  8. Ricky

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always celebrate special family events at El Adobe and are never disappointed. Our server delivered service perfection and our favorite staff member, Pedro, always stops by our table to say hello to us and our four (now adult) children. The food is delightful and we are always treated like family.

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  9. Taylor

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, though waitstaff seemed way too eager to get us out of there.

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  10. Stephanie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love el adobe! Will always come back! Great food and service.

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FAQs

El Adobe de Capistrano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 493-1163.

El Adobe de Capistrano is rated 4.8 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Adobe de Capistrano

31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot behind the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Hernandez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
    (949) 493-1163
  • Private party facilities
    El Adobe is the perfect spot to have your private events taken care of! We offer three different room options depending on the size of your group. We have many different menu options, linens and more that come with the room! You will have your own server working specifically only for your event.
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