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    El Maguey Express

    3.5 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    EL MAGUEY EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Small but everything is Served fresh and hot when you order. Guacamole, salsa and chips also HOMEMADE!
    Yolanda D.

    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.

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    Nijole T.

    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.

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

    1/2 Rotisserie Chicken with side salad, homemade salsa & tortillas, very good!
    Mike K.

    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!

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    17 days ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    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

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

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

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

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    Sol Agave

    Sol Agave

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Romantic vibe
    Fine dining

    We found Sol Agave on Yelp and decided to visit on a Saturday night. It was absolutely worth the…read moretrip! The restaurant is very spacious and beautifully decorated. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. and were seated on the patio right away without any wait. The food was amazing! The Our Famous Carnitas ($29) was absolutely delicious, served with tender braised pork, rice, beans, guacamole, salsa cruda, and tortillas. It's now my favorite dish at the restaurant! The braised pork was cooked perfectly, flavorful, juicy, and incredibly tender. We also ordered the Tacos De Hongo ($39), which were excellent as well. The prime outside skirt steak was perfectly cooked and paired wonderfully with the portobello mushrooms and grilled onions. Thanks to our server for recommending these two dishes, I might have ordered something completely different otherwise! For dessert, we had the Butter Cake ($16), and it was outstanding. So far, it's the best butter cake I've ever had. The service was excellent! Our server was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations truly made our dining experience even better. The prices were reasonable considering the quality of the food and service. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience at Sol Agave in San Juan Capistrano. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes, and I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends!

    Soy Agave is a great spot for a special occasion. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is…read morebeautiful, and it's definitely more of a destination restaurant than an everyday dinner spot. My only issue came during my most recent visit. I completely understand that gratuity is automatically included once you reach a certain party size, and I have no problem with that. However, our group consisted mostly of kids, and one of the adults wanted to order a kids meal because they weren't very hungry. The request was denied by our server. As someone who manages a restaurant myself, I understand the reasoning behind the policy. That said, I also believe there are situations where a little flexibility can go a long way in creating a great guest experience. It wasn't a huge issue, but it did leave us feeling like the restaurant was prioritizing policy over hospitality. Overall, the food and ambiance were excellent, and I'd still recommend Soy Agave for a nice night out. I just hope there can be a little more discretion in situations like this moving forward.

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    El Campeon

    El Campeon

    4.0
    (769 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Whenever I need to supercharge at the Tesla chargers I get to get some food here at El Camperon…read more The store does not have seating inside and so you will need to sit outside. The store is split between savory and sweet. I ordered a few tacos (carnitas, cabeza, and lengua). The full size tacos are quite large and filling. I have to remember to order the street taco version. The flavor is good and with the salsa it hits the spot. I also ordered the menudo to dip my tacos in. Paired the food with some horchata and agua fresca. The service can be a bit slow, maybe because it is usually busy. One thing to note is that you will need to order the drink with your savory order but pick up is on the other side with the sweets.

    I really wanted to like El Campeón because the food is actually pretty decent. Unfortunately,…read moreeverything else about the place brings the experience down. The biggest issue is the environment--it feels very hostile and uncomfortable. The atmosphere alone makes it hard to enjoy your meal. On top of that, the condition of the place is rough. Basic things like lighting don't seem to get fixed, and the whole place feels like it's falling apart. It also comes across like management just doesn't want to invest back into the business. When an owner cuts corners like that, it shows, and customers notice. It's disappointing because the food has potential, but the poor upkeep and negative environment make it hard to recommend. With better management and some real effort put into maintaining the place, this could be a much better spot.

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    Chales - Chicharron c/carne ($9.89/lb)
    Chales - Chicharron c/carne ($9.89/lb)
    Chales - Chicharron c/carne ($9.89/lb)

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