Gluten Free Options: THE Best in San Juan Capistrano

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Jennifer Wirth

"Second time here at Sundried Tomato. This place is remarkable, the food is delectable. The outdoor seating area is nice and open right in downtown..."

Julian Petrie

"This is the first time I’ve been positively surprised by food since the pandemic. Carefully crafted flavors in the food and cocktails we ordered...."

Nathaniel Fuentes

Tea House On Los Rios

87/100 (1105 ratings)

"Was a lovely afternoon. Reservations are a MUST. Very crowded. Does a nice gluten free tea! Didn't understand why they served the scone first, ..."

Linda LeBlanc

"We went for a birthday celebration. Our server was very sweet and attentive and made us feel special. We had one of the high tea selections. The food..."

Leah croft

"We had a party of 10 and paid different prices than just a walk-in would, we had a 4 course lunch with 3 different teas and dessert to boot. The..."

Krystle B

"It is a lovely and charming place for tea with friends and/or family to get together. The menu has a variety of items from High Tea experience (I..."

Kristina Burgos

"What a lovely tea house. This was my first time ever going to a tea house and it was a wonderful experience. The service was good, accommodating and..."

Shenie Brewer

"Had the best lunch with my daughter on a weekday before Mother's Day. The weather was nice, we were seated on a patio with view of garden. Very..."

Teresa T

"This was such a cool experience! It was a bit hard to make a reservation for a Sunday (I tried doing it online more than 2 months in advance) but..."

Sarah O'Neill

"Absolutely amazing!! I have been here several times in the last 6 months. The food is always impeccable. I highly recommend the high tea services and..."

Elizabeth Scott

"Super quaint place here! It’s perfect for birthdays and special events. Lots of character with excellent tea and food. I recommend the scones and..."

Kealani-Nicole Young (Mango Sun)

"I had the most extraordinary high tea experience recently. From the moment I stepped into the charming venue, I was enchanted by its unique ambiance...."

Yulia Vyrva Elarabi

"Everyone is welcoming 😁. The food was delicious and plates are well served. I tried the Butterfly 🦋 Lemonade which was just the perfect balance..."

Christine Vergara

"My wife and I went for an afternoon date, and had a wonderful time! The tea house is a tight space, and maneuvering to get to our table was a..."

Elizabeth Bennett-Holt

"Gorgeous tea house in a historic area! The staff was super friendly and the decorations were so cute. They made space for our party of 2 on a Sunday..."

Linda Nguyen

"This is a lovely place for tea parties and/or just relaxing while sipping on whatever you fancy. Reservations are required and there is a time limit..."

Akhila Murti

"We have been going to Los Rios tea house for years for my daughters birthday it’s now our tradition. The staff from start to finish is absolutely..."

Jennifer Finn

"To visit this place is a must in California! It's located in San Juan Capistrano Town. They have an excellent service, the food was delicious and..."

Stephany Leal

"The most amazing experience from hello to I hope you have a great rest of your night. Service was top-notch, the food was gorgeous and delicious,..."

Autumn

"A real tea house in the heart of San Juan Capistrano... It's an excellent/outstanding place in all senses. Food is amazing, selection of teas is..."

Francisco Salazar

"This place is absolutely amazing! The food was delicious! I had the garden tea, the cucumber sandwich was my favorite and The Romance the mission..."

Rebecca policino

Ramos House Cafe

87/100 (1438 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was one of the best brunches I’ve had in years. The coffee cake had the perfect balance of sweet, tart, creamy, and crumbly. The crab hash was..."

Avery Bargar

"Top notch place that I keep comimg back to. If there is one thing to get here, its the Beignets! And make sure to lick the plate clean. You cant go..."

Michal D.

"Originally was going to Tea House on Los Rios with my cousins but I am so happy we had a baby shower that same day. The whole restaurant was so nice..."

Carmella

"I prefer a traditional Huevos Rancheros, but my husband loved them!! He also raved about the lobster bisque & said bigger portion next time!! ..."

Suzy Utterberg

"The tomatoe bisque and grilled cheese was to die for. Get a biscuit, with the apple sauce it tastes like apple pie! You won't regret..."

J'oni Smith

"We were there during weekend. At first we pass by the restaurant at 10am and there were lots of people waiting already. So the next day we visit the..."

S D

"WOW ! This place sure has some CLASS ! Very comfortable and beautifully designed outside service. Very historic original old home on a brick road. My..."

Scott Nelson

"This place is super amazing and cute! I would drive to California just for this place alone. The food was extremely incredible. One of the most..."

Larai Monroe

"This place is fantastic. The black truffle mac and cheese, homemade biscuit and bacon scramble were all delicious. The desserts left a little to be..."

Joe Reisman

"Finally got to try to eat at Ramos House and I was not disappointed! They do not take reservations, and they do have a 90 minute time limit per..."

Joshua Tang

Bad To The Bone Bbq

86/100 (2792 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a long week's worth of barbecue in North Carolina due to a recent trip, Duc and I were feeling almost at our limits for smoked meats...but then..."

Minerva Thai

"I have to confess to being somewhat cynical when anyone tells me about a good BBQ place in these parts. Every time I get suckered into going, which..."

OC Mom Dining

"They say, if you want good barbeque, you need to head south. What if I told you, you only need to take a short drive to South County. It’s not the..."

Suki Beasla

"When I received the e-mail in my inbox with the first line "Have you ever wondered how BBQ joints slow cook their meat to make it..."

The Episodic Eater

"Lots if good food! Tried all three types of ribs and pulled pork. All were good. Would probably go with pulled pork and St. Louis ribs next time...."

Rod

"Plain wrap Texas BBQ. No frills, no fuss, order at the counter. But the brisket was tender and lean, the sauce finger lickin' good. I'll be..."

Codee

"Great BBQ and Atmosphere!. This place is on our power rotation any time there is a "guy event" birthday dinner, special events or when we just want..."

Chris P.

"Great locals only BBQ place. The brisket was tender, the beans great, and the potato skins good. It is a no thrills approach to..."

Victor

"Best to the Bone. If you're a rib fan, you won't find any better than Bad to the Bone. I have eaten ribs the world over -- well, make that the..."

James Schmitt

"Some of the best BBQ around. Coldest beer, clean, casual atmosphere...."

Hgmcgrath

"Bad to the hell yes. Wow i just went to this place 3 times last week. It's hidden and i just found it. WOW so good and cheap compared to other bbq..."

Chefjdogg

"I really like the vibe here, you can walk in and seat yourself and there is also a counter for take out which is very convenient. However our server..."

Vanessa Fagundo

"This restaurant is phenomenal in absolutely every way! I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone and everyone wanting amazing BBQ! Incredible food,..."

Sandra Irshid

"Honestly the brisket plate was delicious. The fries and Mac & Cheese were also great. My only issue and it’s a big one, when any customer orders..."

D Merriman

"Haven't been here for a few years. Stopped by and ordered the Smoked Pastrami Sandwich. Perfect smoked flavor, coleslaw, and sourdough bread was the..."

Jacob Merrick

"Getting out and going to San, Clemente, and Dana point is one of our favorite things to do as a family. As you can tell by all of my reviews that..."

shawna

"Kyle gave us amazing service, the food was great. We had a 4 meat platter and coming from someone that grew up with Texas BBQ, I will definitely be..."

Hunter Tappmeyer

"If you want the best barbecue in Arizona this is it! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Oh yeah while you’re there be sure you get some dessert..."

Ebony Jones

"Great place for local BBQ. Not too pricey and service was quick. It was clean and not what you expect in a plaza/ mall setting. Was bummed they were..."

Mark V.

"The most authentic BBQ we've ever had in OC! The meat is tender and spot on. The ribs are fall off the bone with perfect over the wood smoked taste...."

Penny OnTheGoOC

"The employees are very nice. The food is good. I had fried pickles for starters.( really good) I got the 3 meat dinner platter. All was good. Love..."

Angel Hefflin

Ciao Pasta

85/100 (2702 ratings)

Crostini Al Prosciutto

Lasagna

Calamari

Bruschetta and Burrata

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Free off-street parking

"I have been to many places in Italy, but there is just something amazing about the atmosphere and quality of the food here. I recommend the calamari..."

Mitchel Böhi

"I went with my daughter, son in law, and 3 grandkids to celebrate my birthday on Monday night! The food was delicious, the weather was perfect out..."

Cheryl Choate

"We have been coming here weekly for five years now and the food is always delicious and the service is excellent! I highly recommend coming..."

Wendy Sardarizadeh

"Pouya N. Mission Viejo, CA This place is the real deal! Authentic Italian food. The ingredients are so fresh and it feels and tastes like a real home..."

Scotto D'Abbusco Salvatore

"Food is always consistently delicious. This place has been in SJC for over 20 years and still continues to be great authentic..."

Caroline James

"Used this place as our rehearsal dinner, it was amazing! They were so friendly and great to work..."

Jenny Piedra

"I have dined at this fine restaurant for years. The food and customer service are always consistent and..."

Nicci Julian

"Amazing cooking that brought me back flavours from my childhood. Highly..."

Julio Montero

"Love Ciao Pasta....the food, ambiance, service...just excellent. We are regulars..."

Gina Diaco

"This is one of our favorite local restaurants! The food is absolutely wonderful and the service is incredible as..."

Darcy Patch

"Nice atmosphere and yummy Italian food� also a great happy..."

Dee Dee Blair

"CP has the best Italian in all of S OC! The personable owner is “ALL OVER..."

Bob Oosdyke

"I absolutely love this place the bread is highly addicting served with fresh olives in olive oil. The pizza is very delicious, the salad and pasta..."

O.k Tomahawk

"The food was fresh and tasted great! The server was also very nice. Burrata: light and fresh Tortellini: we swapped the sauce for pesto cream sauce..."

Vidisha Gupta

"Food was good. This is a pasta place, so the pastas were really yummy. I made a mistake of ordering a pizza without the meat for myself and the pizza..."

N S

"Was looking for a place that wasn't so crowded after Sunday mass. Ciao Pasta is right next to church so we headed here for lunch. They offered us..."

Li Ramirez

"My family and I were cruising around Laguna Beach and we were starting to get hungry. We just happen too be driving by Ciao’s Pasta Trattoria & we..."

shawna

"A friend searched and recommended this place, it is close to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Firstly, the welcome bread was exceptional, and we were so..."

Sunroof W

"Sincerely one of (if not the one) the best authentic Italian restaurants in the OC. Excellent service and delicious food. Do make reservations if you..."

M planetmike

"Absolutely phenomenal food! The Ciao Pasta was serendipity for my taste buds! My mouth was in a delicious food coma. Wow! What a delicious meal!..."

Romina Hogue

"We chose this restaurant today after the Swallows Day parade and it was a perfect setting! We were seated with minimal wait time and the service was..."

Olaf Kilthau

"Enjoyed a birthday lunch with family, and staff were very friendly. Pizza was amazing, pastas and salads were good too. They brought out a nice..."

Chris H

"Love this spot. Went for a date night a couple weeks ago and decided to bring my in-laws back here. We brought the kids and it was a pleasant..."

Meredith Chase

"We were celebrating a graduation and it was a great choice. We got to sit outside on a beautiful day. The service was excellent. There were four..."

Lori Cincotta

"I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants, and I think this one takes the cake. The employees are very friendly, the food is very good, and it just..."

Luke Nigro

"Love their food Nice to bring partners on dates here Service is quick Will come back..."

ielly berry

"Excellent place to eat right across the street from the mission. I absolutely loved this place. I had the short rib and pasta plate and I had a..."

Vic Loma

"Excellent Italian food! We had pizza, pastas, calamari, and a dessert, all were delicious. Good wine sele turn, and the pomegranate mule was..."

Paula Gill

"Absolutely delicious food, our waiter was super sweet, very experienced for sure, came as needed, he let us enjoy our meal. The food looks amazing..."

Cristina B

"I have never ate anything here that I didn't absolutely love. The selection of dishes, with the exception of the calamari, that you can order are or..."

Trenten “Superman” Miller

"Our server wasn't really enthusiastic about waiting on us, but the restaurant is in a fun area. They were honest about the lack of heaters, so we..."

Judy C

Ricardo's Place

85/100 (2248 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best place to eat mexican food:-) good care of family atmosphere. I loved this..."

Josilma Wise

"This was our first time here and we loved it. The food was great and the staff were the best. Thank you for a great Sunday afternoon..."

Bonnie Sue Seyler Boyd

"What a great restaurant! We met Ricardo the owner, he came over our table and introduced himself and Carlos our waiter was awesome, very friendly..."

Teresa Beckman

"1st timer. Food was great, staff was attentive. I am very picky about my chillie rellenos. They were great! Soft, cooked all the way through chilli...."

Joan Cadiz

"First time there at Ricardo’s and food was great and also the staff was very helpful and polite and we will b coming back for sum more food! Thank..."

Manuel Miramontes

"I’ve ate at Ricardo‘s before .When you walk in the restaurant you’re greeted by one of the family members or One of the employees with the..."

Igor Solos

"Great food, lovely staff, family run. Simply a can’t miss..."

Beth-Alison Berggren

"Great food, awesome service. The wait staff is attentive but not pushy or bothersome, the food is authentic and tasty and portions are large. ..."

Bret Gregg

"Ricardo's is such a fabulous place to dine! Consistently wonderful service and great food! Their tortilla soup is so tasty and their Chile Rellenos..."

Kim Brusseau

"The best Mexican food I have eaten so far . Every time so tasty..."

Ferry Nickel

"Absolutely the best carnitas platter I’ve ever had! A must in two sizes (for 2 or 1). Ricardo is a genuine legend who does so much to support our..."

Doug Murray

"This is a must on your list of favorites. Always consistent in quality with very reasonable prices for great food and drinks. Never disappointed..."

Mitch Frisch

"I couldn't decide between the Chile Colorado Burrito or the Capistrano Enchiladas. The waiter said he would have them make the enchiladas with chile..."

Jay Scott

"I love this place! Great food and great service! One of my favorite restaurants to go to for either a family dinner or date..."

Janessa Charleene

"Great food, service and they treat you as family. We've gone there regularly for many..."

Sandy Medlin

"What great service! I travel all the way from Long Beach to eat at Ricardo Place! Since the day we started going to Ricardo’s Place my food has..."

Ramón Y-r

"This place is soo good. Big delicious menu. Plenty of different salsa selections. I'm definitely coming back. Great friendly service too. 5..."

Grace Trigno

"We had dinner at Ricardo’s with our friends and we all loved it! We were greeted very warmly as soon as we walked in the door and the service was..."

Ron Pineda

"What a great place to dine. They hosted a celebration of life for a very good friend of mine and it was wonderful. The food was excellent. The staff..."

KATHY BECK

"It was such a good dining experience. I loved the complimentary chips, and the waiter asked if I would like to try the spicier house salsas. Those..."

Paul Updike

"Was in the area and looking for a nice meal. I ordered the "Mojarra Frita" whole fried Tilapia. I was impressed with the freshness of the fish and..."

Andrés Silvestre

"LOVED this beautiful, unassuming restaurant. Our host was exceptionally sweet to my family. The chips were freshly made, the guacamole was delicious,..."

Chris Schendel

"Very good food.. Nice people.. Fast..."

c00lc321

"Friendly service, nice live music. We got the carnitas and a platter with carnitas, pastor and chicken mole. The pastor was good but I found..."

Keith Smith

"My spouse and I drive all the way to San Juan Capistrano from Long Beach every month to eat at Ricardo’s Place. They have fantastic food and great..."

Ramón

"It’s a little hidden gem. Food tastes so fresh. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and pleasant. The mixed drinks are tasty. Good value for..."

Tania S

Trevor's At The Tracks

83/100 (3026 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"I really liked the patio atmosphere with the trio playing live. The staff removes the umbrellas as soon as the sun goes down to provide the natural..."

Tom Peet

"It was a first time for us yesterday at this amazing spot. It was wonderful to be greeted with such kindness from the management. I was taken on a..."

Melissa Venegas

"I'm from Idaho.... It was beautiful sitting eating the best fish tacos ever on a beautiful patio and listening to an amazing singer and..."

Jenn Stewart-Thompson

"Awesome place great atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend. Wonderful..."

Vincent Barker

"Excellent Staff and Food! Staff always goes out of their way to make sure we are All good, they really show how much they care! Food is worth every..."

Michelle Thorn Starkey

"It was our first time, and our server, Jasmine, made us feel so welcome. She had command over the menu, and her recommendations were spot on. Best of..."

Jedrix Aquino

"First rate service, food, ambiance! Just amazing! They have done an incredible job with this place! We’ll be back again..."

Lisa Kaenel Doezie

"Great meal and server! No reservations for day before Mother’s Day but worked us in quickly! Prime Rib sandwich worthy of another..."

Jim Layne

"Amazing food! Loved the Risotto and the Chowder! The owner is super funny and Wes was a fantastic..."

Matt Clements

"The vegetarian meatballs were amazing! I love the patio, live music, great wine list, and atmosphere. We will be..."

Lisa White Cantu

"We had the best time at Trevor's yesterday. Our waiter Stephen took care of us from beginning to end. He really made our afternoon really..."

Gary Martin

"I recently got married at Trevor’s at the Tracks and it was better than I could ever hope for, thanks to Rachel and the rest of the team. I wanted..."

Amanda Bookout

"Incredible find! If you want a relaxing and casual dining experience at an historic site, I strongly recommend Trevor's at the Tracks! Great..."

James Bray

"We visited Trevor's at the Tracks on a Saturday during our quick day trip from San Diego. After enjoying the Mission we stopped by and ordered a..."

Rafael Buelna (Rafael)

"Really good service, The food was really good and flavorful. The staff were the BEST 👍👍👍 If you’re in San Juan Capistrano and you are..."

AJ

"Great atmosphere with Love music. Multiple rooms, each with a different feel. The train literally stops 6ft from the outside area. Kinda cool. Only..."

Eric Suger

"Great service, great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks! The wait was quick and service was quick and very communicative when there was a delay..."

Brianna Conway

"We stopped in just to get a drink and decided to purchase some chips and salsa. It was a Sunday afternoon so the live music was fun and it was pretty..."

L. R.

"Food: recommend the chips/guacamole and the cubano sandwich. I do not recommend the chicken wrap. Service: nice, hospitable staff. I wish..."

Jaden Cloobeck

"We had the burger & flat bread. Both were very good. Service is slow...it took a while to even get ice waters to our table. Also, the time we were..."

Bobby Doan

"Delicious! Exquisite! Amazing experience! Those can be the words to describe this restaurant. My husband and I went on a Friday early dinner, they..."

Ana Anorga

Hennessey Tavern

82/100 (1099 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing and well priced. Burgers were delicious. Gluten-free buns for them too! Service was amazing - big thanks to..."

Scott

"BEST breakfast I have ever eaten! Twofer Tuesdays means pay for one breakfast and get TWO! I had the eggs Benedict and they were off the hook. The..."

Cyndi Combs

"Went to Hennessy’s Tavern, which is located in the ♥️ of San Juan Capistrano for the 1st time last night. It’s located in the cutest and..."

Karen Otto

"Great place to hang outdoors or indoors. Pet friendly and patio area provides good shade and good ambiance. Food is good but drinks are best. They..."

Judith C. Kennedy

"Had lunch with family and the crispy fried chicken sandwich with chips was pretty good. The hard kombucha wasn't my favorite since I felt like it was..."

Marleen A

"Had the brisket sandwich, fries and Blue Moon. Amazing food and the beer was ice cold. Great service too! They seated us on the patio right away and..."

Daniel Cruz

"Awesome spot for breakfast and sightseeing. The food was fresh, staff very helpful and some affordable..."

Lisa Brazil

"Stopped in here due to our previously planned restaurant/bar having already closed its kitchen. . . And very glad we did. My party of four had..."

Jimmy Allen

"Best place in town! Great food, service & music! Steak, garlic mash & shrimp was on..."

raichele jackson

"Back patio is amazing from the heaters and ☔ and sun/ shade combo... just makes an amazing experience. Patio bar is fully stocked and always..."

Mark Ferris

"Great burgers. Nice atmosphere. Friendly..."

Mark Kelley

"Even sober and not drinking this is a nice place to sit down and catch up with old friends. Friendly and attentive staff, good ahi poke, good..."

benjamin starr

"Feeling like reliving your 20's? During the week it's very low-key and a great place to grab a drink on the laid back patio. During the holiday..."

Liela Yacoobi

"This is for sure in my top 10 places to eat. Breakfast is what does it for me at this place but I've never had a bad meal. They have two patios, in..."

Abe N

"Went here with my bros to see a band play and to eat some grub. Loved the atmosphere, and enjoyed the food. Though the service was a bit slow...."

Peter Feldstein

Hummingbird House Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I always have a wonderful experience when I go to Hummingbird House Cafe! The food has always been great. I love the Greek salad and the breakfast..."

Cindi Petrone Shipley

"First time there...took my two young granddaughters (age 4 & 2 1/2)...we all loved it! The youngest one said the waitress "was nice" .. food was..."

Cheryl Choate

"The food was really good, not over the top. The price range was really a treat, in this area we were surpised. We enjoyed staff, the hummingbirds,..."

Emilee Bivens

"Fantastic place with excellent food and good value as well. ..."

Claire Fuller

"The food far exceeded my expectations. You can tell that everything is very fresh. They definitely do not skimp on the portions. The food was..."

Angela Aguirre

"The whole area was so nice. We loved the food!! The waitress was very, very nice! We definitely will go..."

Anna Maria Gomez

"This place is cozy. Love having lunch there. The tuna wrap is my..."

Tavo Morales

"Delicious gyros. Very nice outdoor seating. Good..."

Robert Patti

"We were seated immediately and wait staff was excellent. The food was very tasty and the Ambiance was just..."

Dan Arbgast

"Great location and atmosphere. Loved the outside dining. Had the Hummus, a Gyro, Iced Tea and a desert that I cannot pronounce, all were outstanding..."

Taylor K Roberts

"Galya was a great waitress very friendly. Oh, and the food was good too! Gyro and Greek salad were tasty for stable faire, and dining in Los Rios,..."

James Eckel

"The Lamb Gyro is AMAZING! Beautiful place for having brunch and lunch out doors, a lot of plants and flowers, very romantic. Right next to a strip of..."

C Duron

"Enjoyed the Hummingbird salad that includes fruit and walnuts.. not crowded and the patio is..."

I Am Motivated Morgan

"Had a hankering for fresh hummus, tzatziki, and pita bread so decided to give this place a try. It definitely hit the spot. Can't speak to the rest..."

Peter Tierney

"Lovely little establishment. Been in the district a very long time. Professional and great..."

Andrew Boehm

"Great service, good pricing, food was delicious and cozy environment. Will come back again for..."

Adolfo Lopez-Gomez

"Loved this quaint and quiet little place. The salad was fresh. The only negative point was our server seemed to have to multi task. She seated us,..."

Joyce Greene

"Awesome food, awesome personal. We are definitely looking forward to coming..."

Tia/Leo Martin

"My family had a great mid-morning brunch here. Everyone was happy with the quality, and the prices were reasonable for such a great location. Quickly..."

D E

"Visiting San Juan Capistrano, we came across this quaint little restaurant while strolling the San Juan town area of the Los Rios Historic District. ..."

Always 5 Star

"The Hummus is amazing! The pita bread is so fresh! The juice and the lattes were also amazing. Our waitress was super nice along with everyone else..."

Andrea L

"Such a lovely little restaurant! I absolutely adore their outdoor sitting area. It's so peaceful that you forget how close LA and OC are to this..."

Daria Z.

"Service was great! Our waitress was super sweet. My husband & I went for breakfast, it's off season right now so we pretty much had the place to..."

Stacey Lynn

"This is a cute little restaurant next to the tracks. We had a nice brunch at this place. The French Toasts and Wild Berries Smoothie were good but..."

Mimi

Mollies Famous Cafe

82/100 (1392 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A bit of a wait but food was good. It was a bit warm inside would of liked to sit outside. Once they turned on the fans it helped quite a bit...."

Cheryl McCambridge

"Been going to Mollies for years! Great place with warm friendly service from the staff. Tried the lobster omelette this time very..."

Bill Caras

"In Capistrano for breakfast or lunch? Go here. Food, coffee—superb. Service—friendly and fast. Never an empty cup. 'Nuf..."

Robert S Blum

"The best hot cocoa, biscuits and gravy were Devine and lobster omelet was awesome, my spinach n scrambled eggs filled me up with grits on the side...."

Elizabeth Gochez

"Excellent food I will be back !!! First time there great service little bit of a wait but it was worth..."

Clint Knitz

"I am not a local but I checked this place out and I'm so happy I did. Delicious food and amazing service. I had the triple decker club with a side of..."

Ashley Miller Suggs

"Best corned beef hash we've ever had! Definitely make my this a favorite..."

Jillana Bruce Butler

"This is the best kept secret in SJC - We hit Mollies every chance we..."

Bob Sloane

"Wonderful breakfast, potatoes are a must with your eggs and toast. Coffee is really good..."

Deborrah J Ray

"Stopped in for lunch on the way up to LA.... Awesome!! Wish it was closer to San..."

Darla Deese

"Excellent food excellent service. One of my favorite..."

Maria Houk

"I only rated 4.5 because I've only ever had their breakfast items, BUT I swear these are the best pancakes in all of Orange County. And their chicken..."

Doug Hensley

"Absolutely delicious!! Such an extensive menu with something for everyone. I had the chicken and waffles which was a huuuuge portion and then my..."

Run It Off

"Best comfort food South of Honey Bees in Carpenteria and North of Brian's 24 in San..."

Mamma Linda

"Mollies is a "Go To" place for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Dinner crowd is more low key; food is just as great. Chicken and Waffles now on the..."

Rocky Hilburn

"Excellent service, yummy food, fast service and prices are..."

Daniel N Linda

"Great Breakfast and friendly service! Have the homemade apple butter with your..."

R. Shaw

"Comfy like grandma's house. Thanks to urban spoon, my husband and I found this little diner tucked in a strip mall. Walked in and was greeted like we..."

St. Katherine

"Great Breakfast!. Great little breakfast place, located across from the train station in San Juan. Hot and good food- especially the coffee- extra..."

OCEater

"This place was great! Food was delicious, prices were reasonable and the customer service was top notch. Everyone was friendly, service was fast even..."

Jacqueline Hamed

"Not sure of the motif is here, but it is definitely lacking the "home town" eatery feel. A little bland and different. The service was fast. The..."

Mack Fitz-Gerald Photography

"We had a great lunch here yesterday. We got corned beef hash and eggs with potatoes and toast, a side of biscuits and gravy with sausage, and the..."

Jackie Smith

"Pretty good for a quick bite. We had six people in our party and all enjoyed their food. We tried their chilling on hot dogs, and a few other things...."

Jannean Dixon, M.Ed.

"We had a couple little issues with the food but our waitress, Gail, took care of us! She was so sweet and on it! We'll be back and ask to sit in..."

Debbi Orr

"I went there for dinner with my toddler, the service was amazing, clean place and the food was exquisite, we order a trout and oh my! It was so..."

Elizabeth Azamatov

"Solid diner experience with better than average food. Only one waitress that we could see from our seats, so service was slow. If I lived nearby I..."

Lauri Hart

"Very friendly staff and good food for a great price. Love the old fashioned atmosphere. Just pick them out of the Google map and felt very fortunate..."

B Cole

"Updated 12/31/21 Enjoyed a New Years Eve morning breakfast with a friend. I had the Mollie's Country Breakfast, my friend had the Lobster and Seafood..."

Virginia Gurr

"Their food is really good. A great place for families too. Extensive menu. Right by the tracks. Great fried..."

Diane Leemon

"Excellent home style breakfast. Saturday morning this place was packed. Good size portions, but not too much. Service was a bit rough at the..."

Chris Banda

"The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food is also very..."

Aria Savadkouei

"Great, solid breakfast with generous portions. Tons of outdoor seating. Great varied..."

Jack Mathis

"We came here for lunch because we were craving breakfast. I ordered the Homemade Scramble with a side of bacon. The homemade scramble is three eggs,..."

Suzy “Suzy's Vista” L.

"Great service great food definitely will be back! They were busy, but one wouldn't notice as they are a well oiled machine! Great job guys and..."

Danny Ruiz

"Feels like a family inviting you into their home. Great service excellent..."

MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER

"One of the best breakfasts I've had in SO long. I travel a lot in California and this place really impressed me. Great food quality and quick,..."

Krysten Boyce

"Mollies is a great place. It’s always busy, but that is because it is great! We always stop here when going through San Juan Capistrano. Definitely..."

Scot McConnaughay

El Adobe De Capistrano

80/100 (3270 ratings)

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"I dont know what these bad reviews are talking about, but this place is incredible! The salsa is fresh and spicy, and since steak is a specialty, the..."

DN

"Fantastic!! Some of the best Mexican food I've every had. The food was very fresh and tasty - make sure you order the..."

Damo

"Decent food, LAME service. I went to El Adobe for Cinco de Mayo 2010, and while the food was tasty, as usual, the service left something to be..."

Kathy Schager

"Great!. Hade a wonderful Valentines Day Dinner. Excellant Halibut and Free flowing..."

Picky Eater

"A great time. The food and atmosphere are amazing. The only complaint is the price can be a little..."

Brent

"Chicken soft tacos r delicous there but very..."

Brie

"A must is the guacamole, made to order to your specifications,..."

Coastalchickie

"The food is delicious and really good serving sizes. I shared a shrimp enchilada dish and it was amazing, but also quite filling! They are also quite..."

Kimberley D'Souza

"First time Visitor. This is a historic landmark. Restaurant has an old feel Adobe style. Food was delicious. Spacious indoor dining area, full..."

Ro Rober.

"Only our second visit to El Adobe, and WE LOVE IT! The building, the decor is all authentic and like stepping into a time capsule. The wait staff..."

Phillip Skye

"Adorable ambiance. It feels like you have entered an old Spanish era. We came here super early in the morning so we got seated very quickly. The..."

Pranjali Sharma

"This is one of the oldest restaurants in San Juan Capistrano. I had heard that former President Nixon helped make it more popular and so I was..."

Todd Picconi - Your Dependable, Experienced Realtor

"Pretty good food and service. First time here. Drinks seemed a little weak. Got busy quick for..."

roy bradley

"I veered off from my group to visit this place just for the nostalgic appeal. I found the converted wine cellar interesting and was very glad that I..."

L. R.

"Historic place with a lot of spanish charm. My wife and I split the 2 taco combo and each had a Cadillac Margarita. Good food and drinks. Great..."

Mike Brenhaug (Mike at RetireHappyGuide)

"This is a very old restaurant in an extremely old building going back to the very earliest days of San Juan Capistrano. As you approach the hostess..."

Paul Bell

"Old school vibes. Excellent prime rib and the president's choice combo. The Chile rellano was the best I've had in a long time. Light batter and..."

Sarah Bang

"Excellent food, great service and ambience. I was craving Mexican food after my 10 hr flight from UK and El Adobe did not disappoint! I ordered the..."

Coby Burns

"Great restaurant! The food was great, we really liked the deserts. I recommend the fried ice cream and churros. The restaurant is historic and has..."

Mark A

"Absolutely cannot wait to visit San Juan Capistrano again, in large part due to the amazing experience I had at this restaurant. Beautiful beautiful..."

Mercedes Scott

"Wow, outstanding traditional Mexican food. I was here visiting from Texas - where we love our Tex-Mex food. This is not Tex-Mex. This is old school..."

Dan Panetti

"Absolutely loved this charming restaurant! It's been a family favorite for years! We were visiting for Christmas & my family took us here to..."

Carol M.

"Amazing ambiance and above average Mexican cuisine. There was an actual harp player and continuous music. He even came table side to play for..."

Robert Vandyke

"I cant believe I havent rated this place. I love it. I can see why Nixin used to frequent here. The food is great. This place has so many things..."

Yoshitaka Katayama

"Nice after all this time to find El Adobe still serving good food in that classic..."

Richard Lo

"This place has been around almost as long as the Mission, and with good reason. The food is excellent, but more important is the ambiance. It has a..."

Casey Cooper

The Vintage Steakhouse

76/100 (1292 ratings)

"Subject: A Night to Remember. While sitting in my garden, I made a reservation for two on my iTouch using the OpenTable link on The Vintage Steak..."

JR

"It is a unique restaurant with great food. The deal is $55 for a four course meal and an be used through November 21, 2012 on any night except..."

DanisDecadentDeals

"A very nice evening in the 1927 dining car. I recommend the rib eye, and the signature corn salad is quite enjoyable as well. Service is good......"

Lance Stratton

"Great food. Hamlet 2 times we ate here the service was totally different. The first gentleman we had over a year ago was so knowledgeable about the..."

Kathy C

"It was the perfect steak meal. We stepped in early, and had the $55 steak - amazing !! Totally worth it. And the service was friendly and quick,..."

Noam Permont

"Group on dinner was awesome! Everything from the appetizer to the desserts was fantastic especially our waiter Arthur! Only negative was my Old..."

Raye Dibble

"Awesome service. Awesome food ! I'm from Chicago, a city known for their great steak houses, so if I want a steak this is my first..."

Mickey Wilson Ph.D.

"Excellent service, well prepared and flavorful. Sam in the bar was wonderful. We will be..."

Christal Williams

"A wonderful meal and experience for our weary family. We stopped in while waiting for a train next door. The kids loved the decor and dining in a..."

Chris Matthews

"It was good. We brought our kids to give them a fine dining experience. They got a kick out of the fact that half of the restaurant was a train car...."

Russell Towne

"Beautiful atmosphere and the perfect romantic setting for special occasions. The food is deliciously prepared to perfection and the staff is..."

Renee Holden

"Very cute and quaint restaurant. Definitely a cool place to go for a romantic dinner (must sit in the actual train). I had the New York..."

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