My favorite Mexican food in OC! Seriously, this is the spot to go to if you want a good portion, great flavor, and authentic Mexican food. A lot of times, Mexican food can feel like it's missing...
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
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El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, located in San Juan Capistrano, CA, has been a family-owned establishment since 1986, proudly serving traditional Mexican cuisine inspired by authentic family recipes from Jalisco and Guanajuato. The restaurant offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including tender carnitas, famous mole, homemade tamales, and shrimp enchiladas, all in a casual cantina setting with outdoor patio seating.
Celebrating over 30 years of home-style cooking, El Maguey invites guests to enjoy traditional Mexican breakfast served all day, along with an extensive menu that also features rustic soups and chile rellenos. The restaurant's dedication to quality and taste ensures a delightful dining experience for families and friends alike.
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We showed up at 8:25pm when their website clearly says they close at 9pm. The open sign was still lit, but as soon as we walked in, we were told they were closed and asked to leave. When I pointed...
Not our first time here - we used to have decent experiences, but our recent visit was awful. We ordered chips and guacamole as appetizers while browsing the menu. The guacamole was fine, but the...
Try it !!! Great authentic Mexican food !! Drinks are tasty also. Atmosphere is chill, service is great
Service was so so here and the food is pretty good as it comes in a large portion with the price of course. I wish it was a closer walk to the Misson as it is advertised for a 15% discount on the...
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