Best burgers ever. And the cauliflower appetizer was so delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Great ambiance in the middle of a mall inside Dana Point! We came on a busier weekend and despite having reservations - staff was at their limits and grateful for their efficiency. We tried the artichoke blossoms, tallow fries, and their burgers. The American style burger I had was a bit too slop ish with the burger getting stuck on the roof of my mouth bc too much cheese and bread texture - but overall the meat was excellent just that particular burger layering was off. Everything was good but nothing was memorable where I would want to come back for. read more

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My boyfriend and I had lunch at Finca last week, and it was such a wonderful experience! As a vegetarian, I really appreciate restaurants that offer creative, satisfying options, and Finca absolutely delivered. The zucchini blossom tempura was incredible, and the Weiser Farm new potatoes were a generous portion. The curry sauce they sit on was so flavorful that I found myself wanting every last bite! My boyfriend loved the tri-tip steak sandwich, and we both enjoyed a delicious hazy beer on draft with our lunch. The patio is such a beautiful place to relax, and the overall ambiance makes you want to linger a little longer. The service was top-notch, and you can truly taste the love, care, and attention that goes into every dish. Chef David is doing it right! We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

We stopped by for happy hour. It's located right in the area with the Rodeo River Market area. It was empty on a Tuesday afternoon, no reservation was needed. Loved the concept of farm to table and fresh ingredients. Food was solid. We got the Caesar salad and burger with fries. Everything tasted fresh. Drinks weren't great, but food was solid. read more

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Farm to table from the Ecology Center in San Juan, clean,fun, and delicious food! Highly recommend! LOCATION: Located in a huge plaza area by the railroad tracks, Finca is in a fun area with shops, food, large grass with kids always playing, bars, ranch animals, and more! The gravel parking lot is convenient and always has parking $2 for each hour with first 45 mins free. ENVIRONMENT/SERVICE: Logan was our server and was timely, hospitable, and friendly. We sat on the outside patio and it was great and has a farm style feel too. It's a lively and fun experience with the patio and the grass area. Service was great and food was quick. Made a reservation at 5:30 and smooth process to get there. FOOD: one of our favorite parts is the clean and farm to table quality that we appreciated. Carrots had a nice sauce with a hint of spice. The zucchini blossoms I've never had and was delicious with great fillings! Hanger steak was $47 for not much meat but it was good, not sure if it was worth it for the amount. The finca burger was filling and nice with the pickle, but fries have to be separate. The tallow fries were our favorite!!! I can eat them all day with the pineapple spicy sauce. One of the best fries I've ever had. read more

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Shopping in Tecova and hubby was hungry and the smell of grilled burgers got us! Lots of Fresh ingredients and the wagu beef burgers are fresh, grilled To order and delicious- we shared a Wedge salad and burger read more

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Finca has the best wood fire smoke filling the whole of River Street Marketplace. I had to go there just to satisfy my olfactory curiosity! I had the Tri tip sandwich - it was good! It has broccolini and cucumbers and zucchini in it... i might have preferred just more tri tip instead. She had the three star burger and she loved it! The ambiance is great- sitting outside and enjoying the marketplace's park vibes is enjoyable! They will NOT give you any hot sauce and seem surprised and offended that you'd even ask. Not cool that part. read more

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Cute lunch spot in the Capistrano plaza! We loved the artichoke appetizer and the slow roasted butternut squash was delicious as well (it comes with homemade corn tortillas). The beef tallow French fries were great and came with three dipping sauces which was fun. The beet salad was decent and so was the wedge. Overall I would come back for the good patio ambience and large menu. read more

Finca - Wedge salad and beet salad - Wine Bars Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Located in San Juan Capistrano at the River Street Marketplace, Finca is a restaurant I would return to. My wife and I came for a mid-week early dinner, sat outside, where there was plenty of seating to choose from. We sat by an enclosed firepit that was nice as it was a little chilly. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. The Finca Old Fashion was very good. The fall beet salad was excellent both in presentation and taste. I especially enjoyed the promogranite seeds in a radish-cut-flower. The beets were tasty as were the other ingredients. The French Fries were very good and came free with the hamburger during Happy Hour. The Finca Burger was nothing special in my opinion. I would try a different dish in the future. The slow roasted butternut squash was very good. The total bill came to $79.74 without a tip. It was somewhat pricey in my mind. If the burger would have been better, I would have given Finca five stars. read more

The friendliest staff in all of San Juan, fresh farm to table ingredients--incredibly family friendly. Good, fast service, attentive and delicious. Will be coming back again and again! read more

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Seriously one of the best burgers ive ever had Awesome wine list, i truly appreciate the experience of trying wines from mexico read more

I wanted to like this place, but won't be back. When we first arrived the girl asked us how many in our Party, then proceeded to ask the gentleman behind us about his party. Paying no attention to us that our table was ready, she had a full blown conversation with the man about his party that just dragged out . It took about 15 minutes for our server to come over to our table after being seated. I ordered the smash burger with a side of fries. Fries were good, the burger was ok until I thought I cracked my tooth! Turns out, there was a bone in the beef. Luckily, I had eaten about 75% of the burger when that happened. This place is very overpriced for what it is. read more

Really loved atmosphere and service but food was just mid. It's not that the food was bad it's that it was just average. The fries came with a sauce trio but didn't love the sauces. The smash burger was pretty good though! Drinks good but they didn't come out until after our food arrived. Personally I love when your drinks arrives 15 minutes before your food. I got the Basil Paloma and it didn't really taste of Basil. Anyways, it was fun trying! Next time I'd like to try the Brussels sprouts and a different cocktail. read more

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Our final stop on our progressive drinks and light bites afternoon is at Finca, for dinner! At the New American style food stop, you'll find many hidden Tex Mex flare in the dishes. Service was great, friendly. Reservations are highly recommended. We put our name down and it was about a 20mins wait for Sat evening. Luckily we were at La Vaquera enjoying drinks. Outdoor seating is very nice and spacious. We shared the Caesar Salad, Vegetable Fundido, Grilled Corn and Grilled Prime Hanger Steak amongst four people and it was the perfect amount of food! Steak was cooked perfectly. There are so many flavor dishes to try! Finca is dog friendly and you can order a pup patty! What an amazing weekend and visit to the Rodeo at River Street in San Juan Capistrano! We started with drinks at Capo where we had a round and then made our way over to La Vaquera and ended the night at Finca! read more

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Amazing food and service! I would highly recommend it. The menu is always changing which keeps the choice of dishes fresh!

A really really solid burger spot! I'd rather go to Tanner's Oceanside and pay money there though. The burger is good, but last time I went it was a little under cooked and the fries weren't hot. Servers have been good. The vibes are great, love the outdoor seating. They aren't as consistent as some places though. A little pricey for what it is. read more

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We enjoy coming back to this restaurant when we're craving the beef tallow fries with a trio of sauces and a delicious bison burgers. We now discovered that the Caesar salad with crispy chicken is delightful. The service is incredible . We love the high spirits and all the activity that surrounds the patio area of this restaurant . They don't have dessert, but you can walk a few steps away to the delicious ice cream shop read more

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So good. We went down for a late lunch at Finca. We were perusing the menu before we decided to eat. The manager came up and gave us insight as to how they did things ie: cooking over wood fire, fresh farm to table etc. He claimed the burgers were the best. The price was on the higher end. But we had to see...... and he was right. We split a Caesar salad and got the Hawaiian burger and the steak sandwich. The Burger was amazing, the pulled pork on top of the burger patty was perfection. The grilled pineapple was thick and juicy and perfectly grilled. The steak sandwich was good, but to compare it to the burger would be silly, it couldn't compare. I'd come back and try another burger and the fries (must order separately as sides don't come with the burgers) The salad was great because you could just taste the freshness. The restaurant is clean and the decor is right on brand. Only negative I have is we each ordered a Diet Coke, they came in individual bottles that were tiny. If I'm going to drink soda I'd usually like the option of a refill. But I'd recommend Finca to anyone asking where to get a good burger. read more

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Brought my friend here to celebrate her bday together. My overall feel was "it was fine" but I really did want it to be amazing. The restaurant itself is very nicely done, classy and country vibe. We sat on the patio by the fire. The food was ok - I was surprised that my friend's burger didn't come with a side but we were happy to share the Brussels sprouts. I had the sweet potato tacos that I wouldn't recommend but was the only option for a vegetarian. I asked if I could make a plate from their selection of vegetable sides and I was told "no". The staff did their jobs but it didn't feel like they went the extra mile. Finca is in the new Riverwalk and I so wanted to love it, but unfortunately it was just fine. read more

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Tried one of the new restaurants in the Riverstreet area of San Juan Capistrano. We had several dishes and started with the farm Margarita. It was a combination of juices and very light and refreshing. We got appetizers: grilled green beans, a corn dish, and a tempura fried zucchini dish. And a side of the tri-tip. All very tasty. read more

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Service and ambulance was amazing Really great place to hang out with friends or business meetings. Unfortunately Burger or Sandwich was not as good as I hoped but was decent. read more

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We ended up here unexpectedly after realizing the restaurant we had reservations at was closed, and we're glad we did. We were seated quickly and the service was excellent -- everyone was friendly and very helpful. They brought a high chair for our toddler and had a great kids menu, which made the experience even better. We sat outside and really enjoyed the setup. They have fireplaces and ceiling heaters that make the patio comfortable, and there's also indoor dining if you prefer. It was especially nice with a toddler because there's a play area just beyond the restaurant's fence, which made it easy for our son to explore a bit. We ordered two burgers, the Jidori chicken, carrots, fries, a Caesar salad, and a kids quesadilla. The drinks were delicious and everything we had was great. We'd definitely come back again. read more

We love this place. Yes we love the ambience., but it's really the food. We've been there twice now and have not been disappointed. The burgers really are the best. But the sides are also incredible. It's already one of our favorites and we will be back. Oh, and did I mention the service was good? read more

The food here is great. We ordered burgers and they were absolutely delicious, cooked on a wood-fired grill that gives everything a great flavor. Portions are generous, and the drinks were good too. Service was attentive and helpful throughout. The ambiance is upbeat and welcoming, with lovely outdoor seating. I'll definitely be back. read more

Incredible meal! Roasted Artichoke and a lettuce wrapped burger. Amazing burger - would definitely highly recommend! I'm gluten free - server was educated around gluten avoidance read more

It was good when they first opened but not anymore. I had high hopes for Finca last night but unfortunately it was a big disappointment. The burger was decent -- maybe two stars at best -- but at $24, it definitely wasn't worth the price. The tallow fries for $14 fries were nothing special and underwhelming. The Brussels sprouts dish was especially frustrating: it was mostly fruit with very few actual Brussels sprouts, which felt misleading and poorly balanced. To make matters worse, the pours on glasses of wine were noticeably short. For what they charge, you'd expect a proper serving. Service didn't help the experience either. The wait times for food were long, and instead of taking ownership, our waiter repeatedly blamed the kitchen for being backed up. It made the whole experience feel disorganized and unprofessional. Overall, overpriced, underwhelming food, and poor execution. I won't be returning. read more

We left San Juan Capistrano and were looking for a wine bar. Finca came up but it's not a wine bar, it's a restaurant. Still had a very nice glass of Pinot. They have a very nice staff and decent menu although we did not eat. Patio dining was packed and overlooking a grassy area. This is a VERY family friendly area with lots a kids running around and live music on the weekends. Nice and pleasant. read more

Everything about the Finca burger is awesome. The beef is thick and juicy. It's a really beefy tasting burger. The tomato is ripe and delicious . And the bun is correct. It has the right crust to absorb the juices. Anything else would give you a mushy mess. And the almond wood smokiness really stands out. TOP NOTCH BURGER. The wedge salad we ordered chopped and tossed. Everything tasty and fresh. An amazing salad. I'll definitely come back. Great job Finca ! read more

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This was our first visit to the River Street Marketplace so also the first restaurant we tried there. The hostess was very attentive and got us seated quickly for a busy Saturday afternoon. We got a great table outside along the fire pit so it was a beautiful ambiance. We arrived between lunch and dinner so were given the dinner menu, but several of the entrees are only served after 4:30 so we were stuck with burgers and sides. We ordered the Finca burger and Weiser Farm new potatoes. The burger was tasty, but the potatoes were definitely the highlight. The one downside is that the place is very pricey for what you get. A burger and fries here will cost you at least $33 and easily $40. I've had some of the best burgers in the country for far less and that were far better. Maybe the entrees after 4:30 are worth it, but don't come for the burgers. read more

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Went to Finca for lunch. The service was great, and the food was good. You could tell it was fresh (farm to table), as was the Hibiscus cocktail ($16), which we ordered without the added sugar syrup to make it less sweet. However, the Three Star Burger was not great. It was greasy and flavorless- no seasoning on the meat itself. We had to ask for salt to make it eatable. The burger was $24, and does not come with anything other than a pickle. We also ordered the Wedge salad. Again, good not great for $18. Some little things...the chairs in the patio are comfy but very high. I looked like Lily Tonkin in a too big for me chair. Also, half of the plates came out with chips in them. Not a big deal, just things we noticed. I would probably only go back for the vegetable apps and drinks. Pricey for what you get. read more

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Awesome place in river street! We got the burgers and were super impressed - they were delicious. Great patio with heaters and gluten free friendly! Started with the artichoke and would highly recommend it! read more

"Farm-to-table dining with a cowboy vibe featuring bison burgers", you say?!? I say, "Heck yeah!!!" LOL. Finally got to try this place for the first time, and I'm so glad we did! Perfect timing that our good friends from TX were in town, so we took them here for lunch. Arrived around noon and were welcomed by the laid-back staff (plus points for friendly smiles). We came on in and were seated outside on their patio. There is also plenty of seating inside and upstairs, but it was such a beautiful day as always in SJC that I'm glad we were seated outside. Our kind server, Lauren, gave us time to glance at their lunch menu before coming back to take our food and drink order. For the table (and pairing to our entrees), we ordered: - Grilled Corn. In my mind I was thinking elote, but it wasn't. They put their own spin to it, which works too! Nice touch adding the blue corn tortilla, so we were able to scoop up all the goodness! - Brocolini. I'm a fan of brocolini in general, and theirs was next level umami! - Beef Tallow Fries. You'd think fries are just fries, right? Nope, not these! I could eat that entire bowl myself! Just try'um if you're a French fry connoisseur, or not. LOL. Lunch entree: - Burgers x4, please! Their wood fired burgers were honestly (and in my most humble opinion), the best burger I've had thus far. The ladies had the Vaquero burger, perfectly seasoned and cooked, tender and succulent! One of the fellas went with the Three Stars, and the other had the Montana, ate it up with no complaints! All in all, we enjoyed our food and drinks wholeheartedly! Our TX friends were WOW'd, and so were we! Can't wait to come back and try the dinner menu! Cheers and happy eating till next time... read more

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Great spot. Sunday afternoon the area was pretty busy but our wait was not long for a party of 3. Sat inside, server went over the menu. Good options. We ordered a heirloom bean dish for a appetizer which was full of flavor and enough for us to all share. We all had burgers which were coooked to perfection, and fries. Must try spot of in the area read more

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What a find! Lovely staff, super friendly. They have the best ingredients - a true farm to table experience. Found the best burger ever - been searching for a long time in Orange County....this is it!! Highly recommend if you want super quality ingredients, healthy and tasty! Hard to find places like this! read more

Great food and service! We've been back 5 times and loved each meal and had a great attentive server. They treated our dog to fresh water and pets so that is always a good thing! read more

We were so impressed with Finca that I felt compelled to write a review, even though I rarely do. The service was incredible and the food was fantastic. We started with the wedge salad and the beef tallow French fries, both were outstanding. I'm usually not a fan of thick-cut fries, but these were cooked to perfection: crispy, flavorful, and paired with an amazing selection of condiments. The house-made ranch and homemade barbecue sauce were both delicious, and the pineapple dipping sauce was such a unique, tasty surprise. We also tried the Finca burger, which we all agreed was hands down one of the best burgers we've ever had. The beef itself tasted phenomenal. You could definitely tell it was high quality/very clean meat. Everything was so fresh, right down to the tomatoes and lettuce. The staff truly elevated our experience. We were helped by Alexis, who was warm, kind, and accommodating from start to finish. Her cheerful energy made our evening even more enjoyable. This dinner was extra special because it was one of our first outings with our newborn daughter. The staff couldn't have been more thoughtful or accommodating they even offered a changing table when I stepped away to care for her. Overall, we would absolutely recommend Finca and are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Our food was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were large! We came during happy hour so our burgers came with fries. It was quiet and spectacular. My dad is a picky eater and loved his steak! Will definitely come back. read more

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Just ok. Nothing really stood out. Sooooo many flies in the restaurant. They brough out a little fan, but the flies were everywhere. Food was average. Ambiance was great. The servers were friendly. With so many great options in this area, I would not go back. read more

Came here for dinner with friends. Everything is farm to table, so it was all fresh ingredients. We ordered a few different cocktails, tm favorite was the Tepache Punch and subbed the mezcal with normal tequila. The Grilled Artichokes was a great appetizer. For food, we ordered the Montana Burger which was big enough to split, as well as the fresh local catch. The dish was perfectly cooked. Location wise, the outdoor patio was good because you could see the live music from the middle of Riverstreet. read more

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Excellent lunch with my son. Came by this outdoor mall on each of these past two weekend days. We were in town for his water polo tournament. The service, the food and the prices are all high. But so is the quality. The beef tallow fries and homemade sauces were amazing. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. All farm to table. Strong iced tea too. And they have booze but I didn't dive in on this visit. Huge ceilings and breezy atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

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