Really good Mexican food. I love their beans. My family gets take out from there all the time. So good.

Tacos are good. They are pretty big . One taco gives you two. The burritos are also really good and a good price . Definitely coming back to try the chicken read more

This is an update. This is concerning two meals that I recently had delivered through Doordash. First meal, the chilaquiles with eggs and red sauce Everything was perfect! The eggs perfectly prepared, the red sauce and the chips were fresh! And even being delivered it was still like eating it there in the restaurant. The other dish, the chicken mole burrito. OMG!!! I'm very picky/judgemental when it comes to mole. I compare all chicken mole to my dear aunts' recipe. RIP That being said, El Maguey has amazing mole! So tasty and savory. A serious comfort food. And some more of those freshly made chips. Once again this place rocks! read more

like always everything is Mui Bueno The chile Riano burritos are the bomb. And so is the chicken rotisserie meals? You just can't go wrong here. read more

just move to area.... try them all! carnitas tacos were nice size but literally no flavor, no hint of spice or salt same with machaca. plenty of food for two people but missed Mexican flavors read more

Consistently excellent service and food! It's our number one go to restaurant for the best Mexican food. read more

SABROSO! True, AUTHENTIC Mexican Food so truly the best I have tried and nearly gave up hitting Mexican food eateries. Glad I didn't give up. Everything - beans, rice, enchiladas, shredded tacos and more are deliciously authentic! Been here about 12 times in October. YUMILICIOUS!!! Thank you Ruby. read more

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Service was friendly, but I feel the food was expensive for what you got. Crispy tacos were on the small side and rather expensive. Not a huge fan of their meat. Chips and salsa were OK, since they were so friendly I'll have to try something else if I'm in the area again next time. read more

El Maguey Express - a tray of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Sorry they used to use fresh corn tortillas for their tacos now they use those fake hard shells Not a fresh tortilla . We'll not be going back. read more

This place is hit or miss. I've have (mostly) fantastic quesadillas but also I've had (a couple times) greasy wet soppy quesadillas. worth a shot. read more

Normally exceptional but ordered the nachos with beans on side for dipping, this is the extent of the cheese chips. read more

El Maguey Express - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I use to love this place ....great chicken and carnitas...they raised their prices 40-70% over the last 2-3 years....Inflation is one thing....raising your prices 40-70% is another....adios from a long time customer........ read more

Best tortas anywhere here. Rotisserie chickens great too. Authentic Mexican food and good prices.

Worst steak ranchero ever. Like they just took raw Asada and threw it in the sauce . So gross. Fat not rendered. Your cook is a kook. Such crazy prices! Never again! read more

Yesterday I picked up enough food to feed 30 people for a birthday party. The food was great, carnitas were excellent, and rotisserie chicken (my favorite menu item here) was very tasty as usual! The price was great for so much food, and it was ready to go and hot when I got there. The owners and employees are all very friendly and helpful. Everyone at the party loved the food and wanted to know where I got it, El Maguey Express of course! read more

El Maguey Express - 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken with side salad, homemade salsa & tortillas, very good! - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I went and I saw the worker Nathan And he was the best cashier I've ever seen he had the best experience ever super nice

I don't really like to do this but, I'm going to leave this bad review because this is not right. I just went to buy some tortas and one burrito for me and my coworkers. The burrito doesn't taste good at all, and the tortas were the worst . I don't really recommend the torta Cuban it doesn't taste good an the mean is obviously from a week ago maybe the milanesas were completely black, burn, crunchy, they were like old todtadas. We're not coming back again. read more

I love their tacos, a little pricey but very filling! Their breakfast options are great too!

I'll just say this: My GF ate a shrimp taco 12/24/21 and got food poisoning so bad that she was doubled over and shaking in pain to the point where she couldn't even walk. Six hours in the ER. She is now on morphine for the pain and anti-nausea medication. I wouldn't go here at all. This was a very serious poisoning. You've been warned. read more

The food is amazing. I got the Chile verde burrito(add rice) and the was cheesy and delicious. My girlfriend got the beef taquitos plate and they were also great! Friendly employees and great food means perfect experience! read more

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Today I went to try their Torta Cubana. One thing I noticed was the prices shot up about $2.00 on everything the Torta Cubana was about $8.80 a year ago if I recall. So I paid about $11.00 dollars for it now. I have to say it was fantastic one of the best I've ever had.. So much flavor. The milinesa was cooked perfectly and the big hung of Panaela cheese fresh avocado. Perfect just think a little pricey for a mexican sandwich. I'd still get it again though. read more

Delicious!! We ordered a fish burrito, fish taco, and a combo plate with chile rellano and veggie enchilada. Very generous portions and great flavor. The guacamole was homemade and exceptional!! Thanks Ruby and family. We will be back!! Mrs. Jones read more

We love El Maguey express! Food is always good and their staff is so friendly!!! I love their shrimp burrito it's not on the menu but they will make it for you! Yum! read more

Always great tacos and hot sauces, worth the drive to SJP.

Excellent service ! Food is authentic, place was super clean, I can tell they took all the precautions. Food was hot and yummy, they gave us all the utensils, napkins and salsa we needed, they didn't rush me even though they were about to close. So patient even though I didn't know what I wanted and I know they wanted to go home on a Friday night. All the staff was super friendly and helpful, so hard to find authentic Mexican food. Def coming back here and I would recommend to try this place. read more

Very super decent. Taco Tuesday has $2.25 tacos. Very small. For $7 and change I had three tiny tacos. Very tasty...but very plain...just onions and cilantro on top. Meh. Can't say I'll be back for TT but I will come back sometime and try a burrito. This is not Chipotle etc...this is traditional Mexican...and it's tastes great...but it's not a wiz-bang OMG so much of anything. I will be back...but I can wait a few weeks. read more

Charge me for the wrong phone order. Let them know, they said they canceled it, charged me again. I grabbed my order, they told me to just take the other order when I said no it's ok, they said I paid for both. I said no? He starred at me. I said it's ok, I'll take it. Odd. read more

Super delicious tortas (grilled sandwiches with choice of meat, queso fresco, avocado lettuce, jalapeños, beans, etc on a grilled Bolio roll) here! Friendly service with a few tables outside. However....it's hit or miss. When it's good, wow it is good! But when it's not, it's not. Went Thursday and had an amazing torta. Went today and it was completely different. This isn't the first time that the food has been inconsistent. We inquired and asked if they have different people working preparing things differently because like it here but we have noticed. An employee proudly said yes, but that's not really a good thing. I still hope they stay open. read more

Ordered thru DoorDash 1/4 chicken. Got 6 bites of chicken total from a leg and part of the thigh/tail piece. Way too salty and do not recommend the chicken.Paid $9.10 for this experience. Could have gotten a plump whole chicken at Costco for half the price. My taco was good. Stick with the Mexican food ! read more

I use to love this place and at one point in time would have given it at least a 3.4 or 4 star review. I have gotten insane food poisoning from here twice. It happened once, I loved this place so I gave it the benefit of the doubt and went back, i wish I hadn't. I'll admit the second time I was already a little hesitant before eating when I saw them grab meat from a tin that was sitting on a shelf. I just wondered how long it had been there. It was coming out of both ends for a whole 24 hour period, I was literally bed ridden. Good food? Sometimes, and sometimes it's great but I won't take a chance on food poisoning again. read more

I'm not sure about the bad reviews but my family and I love this place. Whenever I don't feel like cooking or just jonesing for Mexican food this is our go to place. They used to have a variety of 99Cents taco with a different meat every day. I loved Tuesdays because it was fish taco and it is delicious. Now it's more the chicharonnes or papas that are 99 cents. Anyhoo...aside from the fish taco, we love their carne asada, chicken, carnitas taco. The kids also like their bean and cheese burrito. The hubby and I prefer their California burrito. Oh so good and enough for two meals. We love their salsa more than El Campeon though they are pretty stingy with it and their chips. Other than that negative we do enjoy ordering food from this place. All our friends and family who have had the pleasure of sharing a meal from here have loved the food as well. read more

El Maguey Express - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

We like this place! We usually get a 2 carnitas taco combo... Th rotiseree chicken is yummy too! read more

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Ordered take out lunch and everything was packaged neatly and hot. We had pints of Carnitas, Shredded Chicken, Beans and Rice, Corn Tortillas, Chips/Salsa and Caldo de Res. It was all delicious; excellent Carnitas. Placed and paid for the order on line and it was ready and waiting when we picked it up! read more

Amazing Service!!! Great food!!! Had a lot of special requests and they delivered flawlessly!!

While on vacation in California for 1 week, we came back here two consecutive days! What a treat! The tacos are delicious and authentic. The asada taco was so flavorful and juicy. The salsa def has some kick to it. The juice bar is refreshing. The prices are moderate, and the service was great. read more

Although we usually favor the dine-in area, the reasonably priced take out is my husband's personal fav. Delicious, fresh, menu items and such friendly employees. The guacamole is always a good choice and their salsa is tops. I like shredded beef choices while my husband prefers chicken. From tacos to burritos to chili relleno, you won't go wrong to take away from El Maguey! read more

Authentic food for a great price! The family and I love to eat at the other dine-in restaurant that is across from the Mission but when we are in a hurry, I love stopping by the Express location! I buy shredded beef, rice, beans, chips and salsa buy the pound and presto! Dinner is served! Sometimes I get a cold horchata as my own personal treat! :) read more

Delicious and so reasonable! Very casual appearance, but the food is outstanding and authentic. Ordered tamales (pork and chicken) for the holiday, and honestly, the were the best I've ever had! Melt in your mouth amazing. My family went crazy for them. Highly recommended! read more

It's an express Mexican food place. It's great. I had the chicken burrito with salsa. Delicious. The flour tortilla was so fresh and tasty. I'm going to try their fish tacos next. They sound really good. Their food is fresh and not greasy like other Mexican fast food. So if you want to get something to take home and don't have time to eat at their restaurant I recommend this place. read more

El Maguey Express - My delicious chicken burrito with yummy salsa. - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

The best part of this restaurant is the spicy red/orange salsa. Good luck trying to get some of it though. The last 2 times I have gone, the lady working in the front says that she has run out or didn't make it that day. And when I have gotten some of the salsa, they are very stingy with it. You have to literally ask them several times to get more salsa. It would be nice to just get enough salsa the first time around without having to feel like you are inconveniencing people by repeatedly asking for more. The food is mediocre at best, the salsa is what really makes it taste good. The salsa is obviously very popular so why not make enough? Like if I was the owner I would be glad that people liked my salsa. And this lady doesn't seem happy at all, she actually seems annoyed when you ask her for the salsa. My advice to the owners of this establishment is to meet your customers' demand for this salsa, its most likely very inexpensive to make plus it keeps people coming back. I for one, don't plan on coming back because the one thing I come for, never seems to be available. If you are good at one thing, that one thing should always be on point. Just saying. read more