We came for happy hour, but we didn't want to sit in the bar; the happy hour mandatory place to sit is the bar. I had a glass of wine. The staff was kind and helpful. read more

Las Brisas - Amazing staff. The happy hour is only in the bar. I love being outside watching the surf, so one glass for me. - Mexican Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Wonderful lunch today with our fabulous host/server Ricardo! What a great lunch for us visitors from afar.

We came here with my partner and a friend to enjoy a nice brunch, and it did not disappoint. The food was really good, and the bottomless mimosas were even better. Our server, Ricardo, was on top of everything, he never let our drinks get too low lol. I also really appreciated that they offered different juice options like cranberry, pineapple, and orange to mix things up. We would definitely come back for the food and the beautiful views and amazing service. read more

Breath taking views, great food (the home made guacamole is amazing), and an excellent staff is a winning combination. I believe we are on 35 plus years of visiting this restaurant and it's still in our top 5! Don't miss this special place! read more

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Parking at Las Brisas can be a bit tricky. They offer valet right at the door for $10, and there are a few metered spots along PCH. Since PCH is a fast-moving business highway, I would suggest parking in the restaurants parking lot, even if it costs a little more--it feels safer and less rushed. My boyfriend and I visited as walk-ins on a Sunday evening and were seated right away, which was great. We received waters and appetizers quickly, but after that, the service slowed down quite a bit. It seemed like they may have been understaffed because we noticed other tables that arrived after us were being served more readily. By the time our appetizers and drinks came, we were already ready to order entrées, but our server walked away before we had the chance. That was a bit disappointing. On the positive side, the drinks were excellent. I had the peach mojito, which had a sweet yet tangy flavor, garnished with blood orange and mint leaves. My boyfriend had the Emerald Bay cocktail, and both were very refreshing, though slightly pricey--but expected for the area. The food was the real highlight. We started off with their house made guacamole and chips made to our liking. The make it on a table next to or near our table and it was delicious. For the main course I ordered the lobster and beef enchiladas, and both were cooked tenderly and topped with green and red mole sauces. The red mole was especially flavorful with great seasoning. My boyfriend had the scallops with a side of asparagus. The scallops were juicy, buttery, and very filling--there were only four, but they were large and satisfying. The atmosphere was lively, maybe a little too much so. There was a wedding reception going on during our visit, so it could have just been the timing, but it made things loud with kids running around and music from people walking by on the cliff pathway. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner, this might not be the spot. However, the view makes up for a lot--ocean breezes, sunset skies, and the sound of waves crashing below the cliff add something really special to the setting. Overall: Parking is limited, service could use improvement, but the food and drinks were delicious, and the ocean views are definitely worth experiencing. read more

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Views, views, views. Nice views of Laguna Beach. Comfy environment in or out and the food is great. Super attentive and kind servers too.

The front desk receptionist are very accommodating and kind. The servers do an exceptional job & the ambiance is top tier. Have been here several times and not once a bad experience. read more

Visiting from out of town and found this amazing spot to watch the ocean with the best espresso martini and oysters. Service was outstanding thanks to our waiter Omar, who kept everything perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend! read more

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Food is ok. Service is trash. Would not recommend for large parties. They truly do not have the touch in that area of service at all.

Everything was 10/10. Amazing view and service (Thank you Omar!!) . We had a great time and really enjoyed the food. Valet is very affordable and easy too. Will definitely come back again. read more

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I think Las Brisas is good for the view! The food is way overpriced for the quality! The service was good and staff was friendly! Parking was a nightmare! Valet was full so we had to park up the hill a bit! I like to walk so it was fine! I would go back for a cocktail and maybe an appetizer just to enjoy the view! read more

Food was good. We have been here several times before, and the food was much better. The cioppino came with the heads on the shrimp which I would have preferred heads off, but that's a personal preference. Also, there was no finger bowl offered, and for the prices, and the area, I expected the experience to have been elevated. Our server was very nice, but rather scarce. The food took forever to come, and it was not that crowded. View was spectacular. read more

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Came here for brunch last Sunday and had a great meal. Views here are beautiful and worth the trip alone. They have 4 course pre-fixe menu for brunch that ends up being a generous amount of food when you consider the fruit, bread, app, entree and dessert it comes with. I also added bottomless mix and match bloody Mary's and mimosas. I ended up doing the Pozole, French toast and flan for my choices. All of which were good. Service here was excellent as well. My glass was never empty. Will definitely be back. read more

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Sadly the food was terrible. Ordered scallops with cold cream corn base underneath which my son could not tolerate - my husband and I both tasted and it was inedible mush. My shrimp came in a puddle of cold "garlic sauce" which was hardened to a gross paste . My other son had a stomach ache all night. Disappointing food. Restaurant should be aware. read more

We were there for my son's 16th birthday, and had a wonderful experience overall, and a huge part of that was thanks to Ricco. From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive without ever being overbearing. He checked in at just the right times, made thoughtful recommendations, and genuinely made us feel welcome. His service truly elevated our visit and made the evening especially enjoyable. The food itself was good, well prepared and flavorful. However, the portion sizes were noticeably small, including the desserts. Despite each of us ordering a full meal, and having lots of chips on the side, most of us left still feeling hungry. That said, the ambiance is fantastic. The setting is beautiful, and the ocean view is absolutely breathtaking. Overall, we had a great time, and Ricco's outstanding service is the main reason we'd happily return. . read more

Food was plentiful and very good. Service was excellent and you can't beat the ambiance with the view of the ocean and beach!!

Service is amazing here! The waiter (Tony I think was his name) was the absolute best!!! He was so kind and funny, and even made jokes with us. He even gave us and showed us some pictures regarding the history of Laguna Beach and Las Brisas. He was the nicest waiter and super friendly with my entire family (even tho some didn't even speak English). Super nonjudgmental human being with a warm heart who made our birthday brunch an extremely delightful experience. Thank you for taking our family photos for us! We came on a weekend for my brother's birthday celebration. Their weekend menu is set to a 4-course pre-fixed weekend brunch. The salmon tostaditas were a great appetizer (as a salmon lover). I got the steak & lobster enchiladas as my main entree. The lobster was mid, but the steak enchilada was really good! We all got the flan for our dessert and it was great (a little sweet for our preference) but still very yummy. Thank you Las Brisas for a wonderful birthday brunch experience! read more

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Omar truly went above and beyond and made our experience so enjoyable. The food and atmosphere were amazing, but having such great service really made the night special. We will definitely be coming back and hope we get Omar again! read more

Came to Las Brisas to celebrate my friend's birthday. She loved it! The view was spectacular! The whole experience was amazing. The servers work as a team and they are all very friendly and welcoming. Loved our drinks and the food was delicious! So good that we personally thanked the chef, Diego Aguilar. My friends and I love trying new restaurants and this was definitely one of the best overall restaurant experiences we've had. I don't tend to leave reviews unless the restaurant checks all boxes, and this one certainly did. :) We will absolutely be returning! read more

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First time here. Dog friendly! Beautiful view of the Ocean! The Best Cadillac Margaritas I've ever had however, I didn't feel that the wait service was on top of their game. There were no napkins or flatware on the table. Had to ask 2 service workers before getting proper placements. We ordered Calamari, which was different but good. But no plates or flatware!? I ordered Branzino for my main course, which normally is so flavorful it melts in your mouth. But not this one. No flavor at all for the fish, until I added cilantro & tomatillo sauce Sea Food Risotto was ordered for the other guest at my table, which also had no flavor. No seasonings, no salt , nothing. I can only say that perhaps the chef worked in a hospital kitchen previously. Sadly I can't recommend this restaurant read more

If you have fond memories of Las Brisas of old, for goodness sake don't ruin them by coming to whatever this thing is that it has become. Just about everything from the food, the questionable bathrooms and to the snooty pseudo attractive hostesses was dreadful and the glorious view just doesn't make up for it. Sad to see Las Brisas in literal and figurative shambles so if you want my advice, go to Rooftop Lounge instead cos they have the old fun Las Brisas ambiance atmosphere, friendly servers, great food and equally stunning views. You can thank me later. read more

We hadn't been to Las Brisas in a very long time. Parking has always been difficult. Yesterday, July 4 we cruised Cliff Dr. Lo and behold a car was pulling away right in front of the front door. This of course was a sign we needed to have a celebratory Bloody Mary. We had our dogs with us and they were more than welcome on the patio. What an incredible view of Main Beach and beyond! Carter was our server. What a personable young man. He recommended the Calamari Tower which hands down was the best we've ever had. We ordered a second round of drinks and just soaked in the gorgeous morning. The only negative was the blaring Chicano rap music that several of the bus boys were huddled around and enjoying. Rest of the guests not so much. We asked twice if it could be turned down but to no avail. Regardless, we'll definitely be back. And hopefully the music will be toned down. read more

Review for Las Brisas My partner and I went to Las Brisas for Valentine's Day expecting a special evening. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. Our reservation was at 7:45 PM. Due to traffic, we arrived at 8:05 PM and were seated promptly, which we appreciated. However, everything went downhill after that. As a gay couple, I felt judged immediately by the first waiter who greeted us. After taking a look at us and briefly speaking to us, he disappeared and we were assigned a new server, Sean. Shortly after, I heard the original waiter cursing repeatedly in Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish, so I clearly understood what was being said. A word of advice: do not assume guests cannot understand the language you are speaking. Service and food timing were completely unacceptable. The prix fixe courses were supposed to be: * amuse bouche * appetizer * entrée * dessert Instead: * Our entrees arrived first and were cold. * The risotto was so poorly prepared that it completely ruined the dish for me. * Appetizers arrived about 10 minutes later. * We never received an amuse bouche. * We never received dessert. We repeatedly asked to speak with a manager. Sean never brought one out. Instead, he offered a "free bottle of champagne." We declined and continued asking for a manager so we could understand what went wrong. Sean later told us: "My manager said we'll reduce your bill from $250 to $200." That was not the point. We were not asking for a discount -- we were asking for accountability and communication. Sean told us at least seven times that dessert was coming (lava cake and crème brûlée, which I was really looking forward to). We were told it would be packed to-go. It never arrived. He never came back. Because valet was closing at 10 PM, we had no choice but to leave. We paid $215, left a $25 tip (total $240), and went home with a bottle of champagne we didn't ask for and didn't want. Later, my bank statement showed a charge of $250.50, which is more than what I signed for. That is unacceptable. The next day, I called and spoke with Aracely, the new general manager. She was kind and initially offered a $50 gift card. I declined and told her I would dispute the charge. She then promised a full refund and asked me not to contact my bank. Three days passed. No refund. No call. No follow-up. When I called again, I was told Aracely was "off for a few days." Another manager, James, was dismissive and hostile when my partner asked for a timeline or to speak with her directly. At that point, I disputed the charge with my bank and provided photos of the receipt. The refund was processed the very next day. To this day, we have received: * no call * no email * no apology I understand holidays are busy. I understand servers work hard. But what we experienced was: * lack of accountability * lack of respect * poor communication * judgment * and hostility I was once a server myself. When things went wrong, I took responsibility or brought a manager immediately. I did not blame "new management," and I did not avoid my tables. This restaurant failed us at every level: service, food, and professionalism. Tip to management: Do not assume your guests cannot understand you because you are speaking another language. We came for a romantic Valentine's dinner and left feeling disrespected and ignored. Silence after the fact only confirms how little this experience mattered to them. I would not recommend Las Brisas based on this experience. read more

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Food and drinks mediocre and waitress last Wednesday could definitely care less that we were there. She took our order and only came back with the bill... will not be returning. 2 stars because you can't beat that view!!! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night. We had a reservation at 7pm but were not seated until 7:30. Seemed like 8-10 other parties had the 7pm spot also reserved. Pro tip, if you can make a reservation on off times like 5:30 or 8-8:30pm I would do that to avoid waiting. The table had a white table cloth that was stained which was unappealing. Our serve was great, full of energy and super informative. We were sat next to a large party with about 10-15 kids ranging from 9 months old to 12 years old. They were crazy and the adults were do drunk and engaged in conversation to control them. I think in the future a table this size should be sat outside where the noise does not echo and does not distract others on special occasions. Food was ok, had the steak and lobster enchiladas as well as the "table side guacamole" The menu says they make it for you next to your table, they don't. Food was ok and noise and chaos made a special night turn into a chaotic one. This is not the "fine dining and nice" laguna beach dinning experience we were told about. If you want a good date night spot or fine dining, don't come here. The prices are fine dinning worth but the experience is 100% not. read more

Ricardo must be the best server there is at Las Brisas. Food is excellent and the ambiance is great! read more

Axel was amazing great service ! He was very attentive and he had great recommendations !

First time here but won't be our last! We went for happy hour midweek. It was easy to get a beautiful oven view patio seating. The menu had plenty to offer. We had chips and guacamole. The beef ribs with the agave and chipotle sauce is worth a visit all by themselves! The service is great, the location on the bluff overlooking the ocean is beautiful. I'm sorry I didn't take any pictures to show the food or the view- you won't be disappointed to go see for yourself. A great experience. Priced great, fabulous food and drinks! read more

Great place to have a meal and enjoy the wonderful, peaceful scenery of the Pacific Ocean. The service was fantastic and GiGi is a great server. Valet parking is available. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Las Brisas located in the heart of Laguna Niguel with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean might not have been a Mexican restaurant that I would have initially chosen to dine at. As their menu would be rated high-end quality entrees, I think it falls short of having authentic Mexican flavors. From all the entrees we ordered, I would have to say the lamb chops was outstanding. A very tender, well prepared chop's, it felt more of an entree I would get at a steak house and not a Mexican restaurant. The table side guacamole prepared by our server Tony who excellent in every way not only made our delicious guacamole, but he definitely made our entire experience the best we could have ever expected. If pricing is a consideration to the ratings of a restaurant, I have to rate Las Brisas a four star experience. I personally feel the pricing was not equivalent to what I was getting. If I rate Las Brisas solely on the beautiful view, the ambiance, the spectacular service, they would get five flying stars. We were very fortunate to have been gifted a few gift cards, but with our party of five, we still went over quite more than I expected or wanted to. Las Brisas is definitely one of those places we are pleased to have tried but would most likely not be experiencing again. read more

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Terrible experience We went with our family today (check number 3070). They brought the food missing my daughter's meal and with the wrong arrangement for my son's food, which we accepted as is. It took a very long time to prepare my daughter's food, to the point that she decided not to eat anymore. Her drink was 90% ice and only 10% soda. We asked for it to be replaced, and after three requests it was finally replaced when we were already leaving and had paid the bill. At the end, the server called me while I was on my way out, claiming I hadn't paid the bill. I went back, and after checking, he confirmed that I had paid and that he was looking at the wrong bill. read more

The food was OK here, it's a bit overpriced. You're really paying for the view if you time it right at sunset, the service is really great. read more

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Had a lovely breakfast at Las Brisas! Sat on the patio and enjoyed the ocean view. Food was quick and so tasty! Our server, Saul, was amazing! So attentive and made sure we were never lacking a refill! I will definitely be back every time I'm in the Laguna Beach area! read more

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I have been coming to Las Brisas for over 40 years. It is a special place for my husband and I to celebrate. Last night we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our friends, their 35th anniversary. They had never been here before. I wish I could say everything was wonderful but it wasn't. The atmosphere is amazing but the food was not the same quality it used to be. The lobster tail was very tough, you could hardly cut through the bottom. The desserts were tiny, the coffee tasted like water. The service was good. I did see a few broken umbrellas, the bathroom was in need of attention which takes away from the elegance of the restaurant. When I come to a place like this my expectation is that the management cares about the details. I did not see this. I know that because of the location you will always have a good business. But it would be great if I could recommend it to friends but not anymore. read more

Really? It's all about the view. The food is fine (but quite expensive for what you get), but again it's all about the view. Recommend the margies, the shrimp (on a Caesar), and again, the view. They were very nice and gave us a window table for my mom's birthday. read more

Weekend Brunch (top notch) on the outdoor patio -- with friends, definitely a five-star experience! Waitstaff was a five-star experience on its own Great menu options with food matching the scenic ocean view The Marys were good (mild to spicy) and they did make an effort to accommodate individual preferences. The fresh fruit has transformed my outlook on eating/serving fruit from after thought to I'm bringing the fruit (no Costco fruit tray here)! So, yeah, great experience! Smoked salmon, yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, trio of sherbet (yum) -- definitely five-star and will be back soon read more

Service is amazing! Immaculate customer service ,the staff is amazing. Ambiance beautiful! Food was ok. They have some items to work on. I would love to try the brunch read more

Food is amazing and fresh with authentic flavors. The views are also stunning with an overhead look over the beach. The staff is wonderful and very friendly, especially Axel. He made our experience very enjoyable and had excellent recommendations, such as the Taste of Las Brisas. He really made our party feel welcome and was very attentive. Too bad they don't have this restaurant in Colorado, but I recommend it to anyone who is in the area! read more

Food was good. but one lady in specific was giving me and my family a attitude, a blonde lady named Sara.

The restaurant is truly gorgeous. The views are immaculate, and the interior design is also very elegant and beautiful. However, the food is mediocre. It was disappointing as this is an expensive restaurant. I would've hoped the food could match the beautiful view. Furthermore, we were sat in a back area that was separated from the main outdoor dining area with the view. It sort of felt like a BBQ camp park set-up with those white plastic tables, which was also disappointing. Our food also took about an hour to come out of the half of our party went to walk along the beach walk while we waited for our food. Unlike other reviews we did receive good service despite the long wait; our server was a funny guy and left a positive lasting impression. read more