Hector's on the Circle

4.1

83 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Mexican Kitchen Kitchen Seafood + Bar
The only mexican Restaurant in the Orange Circle (Plaza) than offers Mexican Food plus exclusively serving Molcajetes, Lomo Saltado, Seafood & Ribeye Steakes. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner with capacity for groups up to 50+ customers.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(714) 363-3717
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Mexican Buffet: <br />(1) Fajitas (Beef, Chicken) comes with rice beans and tortillas (2)Enchiladas (3) Chile Rellenos <br />(4) Taquito Fest (5) Chile Verde (6) Chicken in Mole. Plus Tortillas, Chips and Salsa, Fruit and Salad Soft Drinks
Private party facilities
Book Hectors for your next event! Corporate Events, Dinner parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Graduations, Holiday Events with capacity up to 200 guests. Catering available. George Moran our Private Dining Coordinator 310-713-6024

Location
116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
Area
Orange
Cross Street
In front of Wels Fargo at the Orange Circle (Plaza)
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly

Offers

Hectors on the Circle Social Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
Come visit Hectors on the Circle Monday-Friday 3pm - 6 pm Hectors Margaritas $8, $1 off on all draft beers, $7 Wines, $7 Micheladas $8 Shots
Homemade dessert for you birthday!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 08:00 - 23:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 00:15,Fri - 11:00 - 23:45,Sat - 08:00 - 00:15
Celebrate your birthday with a complimentary dessert from Hectors on the Circle! We are proud to offer a free dessert to all guests who come in to our restaurant on their birthday. This offer is valid for one week before and one week after your birthday. We have Mexican Flan, Tiramisu So come in and enjoy a sweet treat on us! Offer valid one week before and one week after birthday. Must show valid ID to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Hectors on the Circle

Ensenada Shrimp or Fish TacosUS$23.00
Two soft tortillas topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle sauce
Camarones a la DiablaUS$29.00
Mexican prawns sauteed in our delicious house spicy brava sauce
Camarones al Mojo de AjoUS$29.00
Mexican prawns sauteed in white wine and garlic butter sauce
Camarones Rancheros**US$29.00
White prawns onions, tomatoes, garlic & butter sauce
Camarones Empanizados**US$29.00
Flour coated fried shrimp

Seafood Cocktails

Shrimp and Octopus ComboUS$27.00
Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00

Ceviche Tostadas

Ceviche Tostadas
Cured in fresh citrus juice, served with Jalapeno, red onions, cilantro, cucumber, avocado
- FishUS$15.00
- ShrimpUS$17.00
- Shrimp & MangoUS$19.00
- Trio: Shrimp, Octopus and FishUS$19.00

Soups & Salads

Add Protein: Avocado $4, Grilled Chicken or Beef $5, Salmon or Shrimp Bacon $9

Blue Cheese Wedge SaladUS$15.00
Ice Berg lettuce, bacon, cherry tomatoes, croutons chives, blue cheese and blue cheese dressing
Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Chopped crispy romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing
Waldorf Salad**US$15.00
Baby Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, candy walnuts and feta cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Soup of the Day
Ask server for the Soup of the day

From the Grill

TablitaUS$65.00
Ribeye steak, carnitas and chicken breast served with beans and Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and carrots
Ribeye Steak & ShrimpUS$33.00
8-oz Ribeye and 4 grilled shrimp with served with rice and beans
- 16ozUS$47.00
Ely's Ribeye SteakUS$33.00
8-oz Ribeye steak and chile relleno served With rice and beans
- 16ozUS$47.00
Ribeye and Shrimp PastaUS$33.00
8-oz Ribeye meat Fettuccine pasta lightly tossed in butter and creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese
- 16ozUS$47.00
Ribeye SteakUS$33.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
- 16ozUS$47.00
TampiquenaUS$33.00
8-oz Ribeye meat served with 1 cheese enchilada, pico de gallo, guacamole, beans and Mexican rice
- 16ozUS$47.00
Lomon Saltado**US$33.00
8oz Ribeye steak, sauteed with onions, bell pepper, tomato, soy & oyster sauce. Served with fries
- 16ozUS$47.00
Carne Asada PlateUS$27.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
Grilled ChickenUS$27.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
Fish FilletUS$27.00
Served with rice and beans choose your style: blackened, garlic butter or Ranchera
Grilled Salmon FilletUS$27.00
On the grill salmon served with Mexican rice and beans

Hamburgers

California BurgerUS$19.00
Avocado, Bacon, cheese, onions, tomato and lettuce. Served with French fries
Old Town Deluxe BurgerUS$17.00
Bacon, cheese, onions, tomato and lettuce. Served with French fries
Turkey Melt SandwichUS$17.00
Turkey breast, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss cheese and ranch dressing served on a grilled sourdough with french fries
Philly Chese SteakUS$17.00
Steak green bell pepper Onions Swiss cheese. Served with French fries

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
Contemporary Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hector's on the Circle shines with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The atmosphere is inviting, making it ideal for group gatherings. While some guests noted service speed issues, the overall dining experience is memorable. With a full bar and authentic Mexican dishes, Hector's remains a local favorite worth visiting.

83 Reviews

S
Shawntel
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food were amazing!! I will definitely be coming back!
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Maria
Los Angeles
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were underwhelmed with the food and the service. There was 1 overworked server for a dozen diners while he was tending the bar. Of course he flubbed one of three orders. Meanwhile, the manager and the hostess were engaged in conversation and occasionally paused to give scant attention to diners handing over chips or takeout boxes. The food was good, especially the chicken molé and salsa Verde, but the rest was average. The interior is nice, huge. I imagine it would be even more difficult to hear your dinner mates over the drone of music that seemed to be remakes of pop hits.
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Kristian
VIP
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had lunch day after Labor Day and place was empty. Surprised to be told that they ran out of tortilla chips! Beside that the drinks were delish and so was the food.
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Diane
VIP
Orange County
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Hector’s. Great customer service, delicious food and tasty drinks! Great location as well!
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DIANA
Orange County
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We made reservations for a Saturday night, but it wasn’t necessary as there were plenty of seats. The restaurant is well lit, nicely decorated, sports were playing on the television. The service was excellent. All servers were very attentive, it was very nice. They have a full bar although I ordered a Bacardi and Coke but they only had Malibu and Presidente rum. I’ve actually never had a bar not have Bacardi rum. My husband ordered a spicy margarita - both drinks were weak in alcohol. The meal was fine, ordered tacos and a burrito. Both were on the smaller side but most restaurant now serve meals on the smaller side. I’ll usually take a pic of a lovely looking dinner but I didn’t take any. It’s a good place to stop in for dinner, overall, I would have rather spent my $140 at El Ranchito.
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HankH
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time with our group of 8. Plenty of seating, great food, great atmosphere and great service. Can’t wait to visit again when we are back in town!
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Tora
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place to dine. Food amazing and service is impecable.
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Jeff
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our service was slow, took forever to get drinks. Our server got our order wrong 2x. Food was over priced for what we got. Plus side is that they can accommodate large groups restaurant was clean, surprisingly very empty for Sunday night.
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Ron
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but on the pricey side for fairly standard Mexican dishes.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was amazing and the service was even more amazing! The server suggested food and drink items and nailed it! Love this place and will be coming back often.
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FAQs

Hector's on the Circle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 363-3717.

Hector's on the Circle is rated 4.1 stars by 83 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 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

Additional information

Cross Street
In front of Wels Fargo at the Orange Circle (Plaza)
Area
Orange
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly

Phone number
(714) 363-3717
Catering
Mexican Buffet: <br />(1) Fajitas (Beef, Chicken) comes with rice beans and tortillas (2)Enchiladas (3) Chile Rellenos <br />(4) Taquito Fest (5) Chile Verde (6) Chicken in Mole. Plus Tortillas, Chips and Salsa, Fruit and Salad Soft Drinks
Private party facilities
Book Hectors for your next event! Corporate Events, Dinner parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Graduations, Holiday Events with capacity up to 200 guests. Catering available. George Moran our Private Dining Coordinator 310-713-6024

Hector's on the Circle

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information