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    Café Capistrano

    4.3 (586 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    CAFÉ CAPISTRANO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Greg S.

    We were hungry after a hike along the coast and decided to stop by for dinner at Cafe Capistrano. The food was delicious. I really liked mexican chowder and shrimp fajitas

    Prawn fajitas

    We love coming here when we come from Sacramento to have a beach day. Pick up some food and head to the beach. Always fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend! I just wish you guys offered plastic containers as the grease goes through the paper ones pretty quickly.

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    Sue S.

    Welcoming place with a Nice ambiance. Has a ramp for those who need a gradual walkway. Plenty of parking. No need to worry about parking limits. Tasty food! Hubby had vegetarian fajita. I had their Mexican seafood soup. Both Delicious! Great service!

    Fish burrito
    Albert S.

    Delicious fish burrito. Went far beyond my expectations when I walked in. Will be back.

    Pork Adobo Quesadillas
    Daisy Z.

    This is a small restaurant in HMB. Situated in a house across from a middle school. Definitely a local establishment. Did not get a friendly server per other reviews. We ordered the quesadillas (Pork Adobe) and the Conchinita Pibil. Both were disappointing. The quesadilla was large and filled the plate. However the filing was very minimal. It was crunchy and dry on the outside and was probably a little overcooked. Our wait person brought out some homemade hot sauce in a bottle. The sauce was very watered down. A number of locals were there in the restaurant - clearly a local hangout. Maybe we caught them on a bad day but our experience was underwhelming.

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    Rucha S.

    Stopped by for an afternoon lunch, and the place wasn't too busy. It's a small, house-style restaurant with a capacity of 44. The staff was friendly, though limited--just two people, with one as the chef and the other handling multiple roles, including serving and hosting. We ordered the Jamaican lemonade, a unique and flavorful blend of hibiscus and cinnamon, along with a cheese enchilada and a chicken enchilada. The presentation was great, and the portion sizes were decent. However, the flavors didn't quite match the visual appeal. The enchilada sauce, made in Yucatán style, had a thick, slurry-like consistency but lacked depth in flavor. Overall, it was an okay experience, but the food could use a bit more balance in taste to truly stand out.

    Fish tacos

    The fish tacos with snapper were amazing. Delicious white wine. Really cozy place. Humble and good service

    Snapper plate and prawns

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    Excellent food and friendly service. It's a small place with tasty, authentic dishes.

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    Was not dazzled by their flavor choices. No Paz as to the meal, just honest food for the price.

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    delicious food, all the vegetarian dishes were amazing as well. place was also super cute

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    Excellent! Highly recommend the chicken adobo quesadilla and enchiladas. Authentic and delicious.

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    Food was amazing! They makes their own hot sauce which we purchased. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

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    Nice spot for lunch after a hike. Food was fresh and prepared well. Service was super friendly.

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    Great cup of cappuccino, delicious gelato and Italian pastries . Friendly staff greeted me with smiles.

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