Long-standing counter serve for Mexican plates, breads & desserts in a no-frills strip-mall space. Based on 851 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
31886 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 489-9230
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Hours
| Friday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Glen Kim
Legit Mexican food. I ordered a shrimp burrito and a cheese quesadilla. Both, some of the best I’ve had. If you’re familiar with Albertos in the OC, the food is very similar as is the salsa; very vinegary — if you like that style. I personally do.
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Ken Gibson
Great food and great atmosphere, I think knowing a little Spanish will allow you to customize and explore the menu more. Also, it makes ordering a lot easier especially when they are busy. I love the tamales and the price are pretty comparable to other places in the area. I have also purchased baked goods and they were great.
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William Macek
Authentic Mexican food with huge portions and great prices.
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Anthony Brooks
This place serves up the best breakfast burrito in San Juan Capistrano! Eggs, beans, cilantro, onion, cheese, red or green sauce, and the choice of one other item! I always get the potato with it and the red sauce! It’s so good! Go check it out if you are looking for an amazing breakfast burrito! Careful though other people have figured this out too as the line can get long on the weekends!
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Angelique S.
This place has the best legit Mexican food I’ve ever tasted. I highly recommend the carne asada and carnitas tacos. Also the California burrito is pretty tasty. If you love fruit drinks, the Banana drink is the BEST! They offer fast, affordable and excellent quality of food with a home-cooked feel to it. I would give 10 stars if I could. I’ve visited Ensenada, TJ, Mexico City and other places in Mexico, and still always think of El Molino as my #1 go-to and feel lucky to live nearby to enjoy it! Go here, you won’t regret it!
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Crys Tyson
Last night I had the best burrito I’ve had in a long time. The green salsa was delicious and fresh. This place has amazing food and customer service. We were greeted with smiles when we arrived and left. It was a great experience. Highly recommend.
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Claudia Campuzano
I love their bread there, my hubby brought me some Tacos and a tamale but after eating two Tacos that were meh. I found a long curly black hair underneath my third taco. I have medium length brown straight hair so definitely not mine. Disgusting!!! I would definitely not recommend this place. STAY AWAY!!!!
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Annette
Not worth the price. 2nd time I’ve eaten here. 1st time menudo is tripe only no hominy and not much flavor. I got the large and it was mostly liquid.
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Maria Guzman
Food is always delicious. Customer Service can always improve. I requested to make my own food order and was not allowed by the employee. My order was merged, even if I said I wanted it separate. Then, I was asked to pay by the cashier since my order was ready since the other lady has a big order, but a third employee came and told me I cut the line (even if she was not the cashier or hear that they called me forward to pay). Very disrespectfully and unprofessional.
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robin gable
Great food!! Friendly service and good prices!
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