Me, my wife and son came here on Friday night,the food was excellent and the service was out of…read morethis world. There was a young waiter, there named Osie who was very attentive to all of our needs he provided excellent service. We will definitely come back again. .

Just recently came here for the first time, recommended by a friend. We were mostly checking out…read moredowntown San Clemente and all its shops and restaurants and pier. Great little town to explore. This was our lunch spot. We had already walked for a couple hours. Avila's is a beautiful restaurant and fairly spacious. There is parking on both sides of the street among the shops on Avenida del mar. We were really thirsty and the busboy, Christian, got us 3 iced teas and chips like within 2 minutes. Super nice. Rafael was our waiter, and we ordered quickly. 1. Two taco combo platter, chicken and shredded beef. 2. Tacos and Caldo, my friend ordered with tacos. 3. Mama Avila's soup which came with chicken and lots of other things, and a tortilla. All 3 were delicious and filling. I always get a two taco combo plate since I love this meal, and to compare to other restaurants. This was great. The tacos perfect and flavorful. We will come back. Next time I will order the fajitas. I believe this is a chain with like 10 stores or so, so check to see if any are in your area. A very nice lunch with two fine lady friends as well. Thx Rafael for always checking on us and the iced teas to go.

Consistently good food and drinks! The service and ambience…read moreis great too. Our family enjoys it very much

This review for Asada is long overdue. I really love their food and cocktails here (especially the…read moreMexican Candy!) and while I've had some things that weren't my favorite, everything I've tried has been delicious. One of my favorite appetizers here are their bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers served with a blackberry jam and pickled onions...I get this pretty much every time. Lately I've been coming on Tuesdays to take advantage of their all-day Happy Hour, which is one of the best in town. Crispy carnitas tacos and the hibiscus margaritas are my go-to's, and the fresh chips and salsa served gratis are always delicious and hot. I wanted to take a moment to shout out their fantastic team of servers and bussers especially. Luna, Lindsay and Cesar have all been exceptional servers; their knowledge of the menu and their genuine kindness makes our visits that much more memorable. I don't often catch the name of the bussers, but they are extremely good at what they do. There's a few restaurants in town that hire staff and don't seem to train them well, so they struggle and it's apparent... but that's not the case here at Asada, where everyone is professional and really go above and beyond. It's easy to see how well their service flows (although the host stand could benefit from having people who are more outgoing; they seem to have timid people up there a lot, and it can be awkward when they're too timid to properly greet guests--just something I've noticed, having worked in restaurants before I tend to be hyper-aware of such things). My favorite section to get seated is the booths near the back which tend to be quieter, and also offer a nice view of the sky during the sunset and evening hours especially.

Everything was perfect food, service, ambience. Wow what a great and delicious place. Will make it…read morea weekly from now on.

I was there with my two brothers last week before a kings game…read more We had a great dinner. The service was excellent. We get to the arena and I realized, I didn't have my wallet!!! Well, I couldn't even get on the plane the next morning if I didn't get my ID, plus I had about 300 bucks of walking around money! In a panic, I run back to the place, and it was at the front desk. Every penny accounted for. It's now my favorite Mexican restaurant!

Small restaurant but the decor is inviting and immersive! Order at the counter, the service is…read moresuper friendly. I got 3 tacos, all with different meats, I found the carne asada to be the best. Rice & beans came with the tacos and I found the portion to be filling. Food came out pretty quick! I sat and ate in the restaurant, there's limited seating. But there are some tables outside too. I also saw many people come in for mobile order pick ups. I'd return here! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Lupe's Mexican Eatery did not ask me to leave this review]

Love love love. If I could give these tacos 6 stars, I would…read more My boyfriend and I come here all the time, and they never miss. The flavor is always on point, and I appreciate that they don't overdo the spice, it's balanced perfectly. The portions are generous, so you actually leave full. It's one of those places where you know your order is going to hit every time. I could get full with two tacos but they're so yummy I have to eat three! Service is fast, even when it's busy. It is a smaller spot, but we've almost always been able to find somewhere to sit.

Excellent Chile Relleno, , good chips & salsa, excellent service, good prices, all around deliciou…read more& lovely ambiance!

What a great place to dine in the shadow of the San Juan Capistrano mission. Delicious Mexican food…read morewith many seafood choices as well. I introduced myself to the owner, Enrique and complimented him on what a fine place with great service. He was a gracious man and I could see the pride of 33 years in one location within him. My waitress, Yolanda, was extremely attentive and kind. This is the kind of place you go to and never will you return to the town without dining there again.

This was the GOAT of my childhood after a surf at Trestles. A couple of crispy fish tacos and a…read morecarne asada burrito was the jam hadn't been here in years but recently I had to christen my son after a surf for his first time. Carne asada burrito was solid. A little small for $15. The shrimp taco was easily the worst of my life. It ain't what it used to be but the nostalgia still lives on.

This is probably going to become my del Taco replacement because the rates of del Taco are going up…read morein their fake food isn't worth it these guys are less fast food and more family quality Mexican it's made with ingredients that aren't science projects. Good service. You know they're a little bit gun shy quite literally because the proximity to the freeway makes them a Target so they're only cash now. That's kind of BS in my book because with all the cops around here you think they'd be on top of that but hey, we don't have local police. Anyway that's why they only take cards but bring some money for the tip jar. No cash on premise I repeat no cash on premise hopefully this helps them from getting assaulted again. Ambiance is great I'm in my car and my pajamas I drive through I asked them for food they give it to me I come home and that's the best.

Olamendi's in Dana Point is one of those places that feels like a local secret once you're sitting…read moredown with a plate of great food in front of you. I had the Pollo Tomatillo, which was absolutely delicious - tender, flavorful, and nicely balanced for such a simple recipe. My friend ordered the 2-taco combo plate, and it did not disappoint. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The salsa had a great flavor with a nice little kick at the end that sneaks up on you in the best way. The location is a bit wonky and the parking lot is tight, but once you're there, it's worth it. The patio is surprisingly comfortable, and inside is the most eclectic collection of tchotchkes you've ever seen - it's like dining inside a little museum or a shop on Calle 16 de Septiembre in Cabo. Even if you eat on the patio, be sure to go in and take a look around. Service was friendly and attentive, and our meals were complemented perfectly with ranch waters - tequila, mineral water, and fresh lime juice. Simple, crisp, and refreshing. We'll definitely be back.

The service was good, and the margaritas were decent, which is why I'm giving it more than one…read morestar. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown. It had all the right ingredients, but somehow none of the flavor. Everything tasted very bland and lacked the bold, authentic seasoning you'd expect from good Mexican food. To make matters worse, I became sick with diarrhea after eating there. I can't say with absolute certainty what caused it, but the timing was concerning enough that I felt it was worth mentioning. The best way I can describe the food is that it was missing its most important ingredient--love. It looked the part, but it just didn't have the heart or flavor to make me want to come back.

Absolutely love this place when we are in town. Always a wonderful experience and exceptional…read moredelectable dishes. Today we chose the duck confit with fries, ridiculously delicious. Cremé brūlée French toast, out of this world delicious, not overly sweet; so many berries. The fruit platter, steel oats and a basic ham, eggs and home potatoes. Side of bacon and a freshly made espresso, woohoo! Everything was freshly made to order. Never disappointed in anything we order here. Service is always accommodating. Small indoor seating, maybe 6 tables outdoors. Ambiance is comfortable, clean and inviting. Don't miss out on this gem if in town.

Service was immediate, we were greeted and seated once we walked up on a Sunday afternoon. We sat…read moreon the patio cause it was a warm day and inside was too toasty for us. I see the ratings on this place and I wonder why? We ordered two steak plates; one Steak and eggs cooked rare and another steak and frites cooked medium. They were both terrible. Chewy and cooked wrong. The medium was cook rare and the rare one was goey. No flavor at all. I instantly regretted picking this location for brunch. I bagged up the steaks for my dog and headed out disappointed. For 62$ I wish I could say I was full and satisfied but I'm unfortunately not. Just lacking overall in taste. The breakfast potatoes tasted like free potatoes from a motel breakfast and the side salad with the steak frites just had a red vinaigrette dressing on Roman lettuce, no character at all. If you just want mimosas I guess this is a good place for that, they had a range in flavors from original orange juice to blueberry. But I recommend saving your money and cooking breakfast/lunch at home. The two stars are for the service! Food, no stars! 0 **They also have no ranch or A1 So I expected the steak to be on point.... Smh!