El Adobe de Capistrano
El Adobe de Capistrano serves Authentic Mexican cooking at 31891 Camino Capistrano, with Lobster Tacos, Crab Enchiladas, and El Adobe Molcajete among its signatures.
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- Address
- 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Phone
- +19494931163
- Website
- eladobedecapistrano.com

Authentic Mexican signatures
Authentic Mexican cooking anchors El Adobe de Capistrano, with Lobster Tacos, Crab Enchiladas, and El Adobe Molcajete giving seafood and molcajete paths through the menu.
31891 Camino Capistrano
31891 Camino Capistrano puts the restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, and the historic-building detail gives it a specific setting for lunch or dinner plans.
Private dining and conversational noise
Private dining supports group plans, while conversational noise, standard pacing, upscale-casual service, and casual dress make El Adobe de Capistrano workable for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
How It Stacks Up
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Adobe de Capistrano | Authentic Mexican | $$ | , | San Juan Capistrano |
| Mayfield | Modern Levantine-Californian | $$$ | historic downtown | |
| Trevor's at the Tracks | Farm-to-Table American Fusion | $$ | , | Historic Train Depot |
| Sundried Tomato Cafe | New American Bistro | $$ | , | Downtown San Juan Capistrano |
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| Five Vines Wine Bar | American Wine Bar Small Plates | $$ | old town San Juan |
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- Historic
- Rustic
- Well Known
- Family
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Historic Building
- Private Dining
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, rustic atmosphere in a historic adobe building with classic Mexican charm.















