This is the best dining experience that I have ever had. I went on a weekday night and fairly…read moreearly got seated immediately and had a great margarita. The food was so good that I don't think I can go to another Mexican restaurant ever again . The enchiladas were small, but absolutely perfect and tasty. They were sitting in a sauce that was so fresh and so well put together. I know I've gotta come back again here soon. The service was impeccable, and the guy was cute. The whole ambience was perfect. I spent a little more than I do at any other restaurant, but worth every penny. Unbeatable experience. Thank you.

Do not hesitate, this place is phenomenal!! 5++ stars!!…read more My hubby and I have been coming here since we moved to San Clemente several years ago, and we cannot give enough praise to this incredible establishment! We typically dine at the bar, which offers full dining service. We love coming here and have never had a bad experience. The cuisine is delectable, the management and staff gracious and attentive, and the ambience is exquisite!

Amazing food and service! Sam was excellent and attentive! Made my birthday so special!read more

Asada is what happens when Mexican food puts on a nice shirt and decides to go out for the evening…read more The food is excellent, although don't come expecting your traditional neighborhood taco shop. The dishes are creative, upscale, and very well done. It's a little on the pricey side, but the quality is there, so you don't feel too bad about it until the credit card notification shows up. The bar is one of the highlights. Great drinks and even better bartenders who actually know what they're doing. We've been here several times, and the service has always been fantastic--friendly, attentive, and consistent. If you want traditional Mexican food, there are plenty of other choices. If you want really good Mexican-inspired food, a great cocktail, and a fun night out, Asada is definitely worth a visit. Just don't expect taco-truck prices. Apparently, nice shirts cost extra.

Stumbled upon this restaurant after spending the day in San Clemente and decided to go in for a…read moredrink at the bar. To say I had good service is an understatement, my bartenders name was Bella and her attention to detail as well as service was exceptional, I'm amazed at how someone can be so passionate about their job. This restaurant is now in my top picks for food and especially bartender service from Bella. Definitely request her!

Upscale, Mexican cuisine. Everything we ordered looked amazing and tasted delicious. We didn't go…read morewith the really fancy stuff and just kept it to the basics. Their menu goes from the basics all the way up to the super fancy and expensive so a large range for your family to choose from. Every dish that came out, looked better than the previous. Not your average Mexican restaurant. The service was great. They had plenty of drink options. There's street parking and plenty of parking in the back. The dining area could fit a ton of people inside and they had a large area outside. They also had a cool bar in the center of the dining area if you just like some drinks or apps.

Very good place, awesome service. One of the best surf and…read moreturf burritos. Also want to highlight Michelada. Good team works there. Barmen was out for the day, but they still managed to make a good drink. Thanks guys !

Food tastes good but we both got diarrhea and stomach pain from eating here. Never again…read more Also the portions are small, if you are hungry go elsewhere. If you want intestinal pain this might be a good option. Also check out the side of the $11 guacamole. Rip off.

Came in the evening with our two toddlers. Staff were prompt and efficient. Food was aammaaazing…read more Deserves 5 stars for sure. Gave our kiddos sides of fruit as an appetizer on the house. They could tell we were holding it together and we were all starving haha. Kids ate everything we ordered. Food came out hot and quick. Service was excellent. Every worker checked on us made sure we had plenty of napkins and quick refills on water. After a long day at the beach, this was the best place for a yummy, relaxing dinner where all your needs are met! Thank you!

First time at this location and we had a great time!…read more We tried a few margaritas since they have such a good selection of different flavors, the watermelon marg was my favorite! Started with the Avila's Appetizer which consisted of bite size shredded beef taquitos, shredded chicken flautas, shredded beef tacos, and a quesadilla, served with a side of sour cream and guacamole. Everything was great, the chicken flautas were our favorite item on the sampler but everything was good! For my main I tried the Tampiquena, 4oz carne asada served with a cheese enchilada as well as rice and beans. It was really good, my leftovers tasted even yummier the next day! Our waiter was awesome and we had a great experience all around! Plenty of dining space indoor and outdoor, parking can get tough given the area so keep that in mind.

A++++ I stumbled on…read morethis place toward the end of the afternoon and I'm glad I did. It's a cute little bistro in the industrial area of Saint Clemente around some other restaurants, including a Starbucks around the corner. The staff was super friendly when I walked in, need to use the restroom and the restrooms were super clean, and then I ordered a burrito the way I like it made made a couple of adjustments extra meat less cheese and I ordered the ribeye burrito and it was fantastic. Great amount of flavor. Didn't require any salsa or anything to help enhance it. Juicy and just well-made. Their chips were fresh out of the oven or at least tasted like it still warm. Very impressed. This little place. I'll definitely be coming back. Deserves five stars plus

We were in the Laguna beach area during optimal brunch time so a lot of breakfast-y restaurants…read morewere PACKED. Little unassuming Chelas was the perfect little spot for some brunch. They had a nice dog friendly ground level area so we could bring our pup. We ordered their chicken tortilla soup, 1/2 pint of guac, and burrho de alambre! 10/10 for everything. The chicken tortilla soup as hearty and toasty, perfect for the cooler weather. The guac was exactly my style, not too salty, not too tart, and demolished in no time. My husband really enjoyed his burrito from the speiclas menu as well!

A really nice and convenient--albeit small--grocery store not far from the San Onofre State Beach…read morecamping areas. They have a large selection of beer and wine, plus some fresh produce, basic supplies, tortillas, and lots of yummy homemade salsas (the medium salsa verde is quite good). They even have a deli in the back that serves lots of Mexican-style meats and takeaway items. I came by to buy tomatoes, salsa, corn tortillas, and cilantro to take down to my camping site on the July 4th weekend. Everything was really fresh and yummy! Definitely recommend checking this spot out when you're in San Onofre.

The environment is small carniceria/taqueria store that sort of specializes in a handful of…read moreceviches (love the spicy pulpo), horchata and similar styles of drinks, salsa, guacamole etal. Everything is excellent. At the back of the store is the kitchen with a huge focus on tacos. 10 different options of which nine are a meat (including one fish) option and a vegetarian choice. Among the meats are asada, adobado, birria, chicharon and sometimes buche. Daily taco price is $1.49 but on Tuesdays and Fridays, tacos are 69¢. They have a very good chile relleno as well. There are other things available but it hard to get away from the range of street taco options. The folks working the taqueria are amazing, having to make plates and plates of tacos. Today, one work crew had 20 taco orders in front of me. Long lines await the tacos on Tuesdays and Fridays. Despite the load, the taqueros are friendly and fast. No photos as it really isn't necessary as the food is that good.

The food was great very tasty! the service was great they…read morewere very polite. ambiance was nice.

I've had their birria tacos before and they were good so, today after a long day I ordered their…read moreregular carne asada tacos and one chicken asada taco and they were TERRIBLE. Save your money and order something else from their menu, like their birria. I ended up getting birria tacos instead. The service was not the greatest, a little attitude and not customer friendly. I hope they do better in their new location.

Great food and drink, and world class service. Indoor and outdoor seating is nice, very pleasant…read moreatmosphere.

9/13/2026 Lunch/Dinner- Linner at Sol Agave today! What an…read moreamazing Mexican restaurant. Cesar seated us at a lovely table in the patio as it was a gorgeous day. Cesar was also our amazing server. What a terrific person, caring, kind, professional, efficient and stellar in every way. We started with their amazing frozen margaritas. Their chips and salsa is amazing as well. My wife ordered a Cesar salad for her appetizer and it was scrumptious. For our entrees my wife ordered the enchilada combo with one steak and one chicken enchilada, rice and beans. I had the Mar Y Tierra which is two filet mignon enchiladas with an amazing sauce accompanied by two large jumbo shrimps seasoned to perfection resting on their amazing Mexican rice. The food is delicious and their chefs truly know the flavors of Mexico and prepare the dishes to perfection. We took some of our food home. I also had a cup of their coffee and it was fantastic. I love a bold cup of coffee and they hit that right as well. We also took a piece of their butter cake home as their desserts are mouthwatering. Benjamin the GM stopped by to see how the experience was and we had a nice visit. Benjamin is another true professional and we complimented the food, staff and ambiance as we have been here three times now and consistency, cleanliness and perfection is always on target. Highly recommended

Clean, chill spot with delicious, fresh Mexican food. Nice outside patio and cool A/C indoors with…read moreLatin music playing in the background

Yummy and delicious! They have a pretty fantastic menu daily for happy hour with plenty of filling…read moreoptions. I had crispy chicken tacos, which were excellent. Service staff are friendly and welcoming. This place can get busy so grab a table outside before you order it's casual and a "come as you are" vibe.