Ordered a chicken Caesar at lunch. There was only 1 person ahead of me, waited15 min for the salad then they forgot the chicken. She said sorry we have to charge you again. Figured it would take a 1/2 hour to get a simple Caesar salad . Order mistakes happen but own it and make good on it. 2nd time I have walked in and ordered and food takes for ever and there are like 7 people working. The food is delicious but their system is messed up. read more

We've been here a couple of times now. I can say that the meatball sub, spaghetti with meatballs, Cesar salad, 3 cheese ravioli and garlic bread are all awesome. Great value as the portions are plenty! I'm a big dude and I had a hard time finishing. Definitely worth going to for no frills yet awesome quality Italian food! read more

Smells great really isn't all that good. Caesar salad super anchovy. The spaghetti and meatballs made me so sick. Again all the food smells good but the wait is usually longer than they predict and I love Italian food as well. read more

Great Italian food. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to satisfy their pasta/Italian craving! read more

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The salads, sandwiches and pastas are yummy here. The hearts of Palm is a must try. Fast service for order pickup.

The food quality was amazing. I ordered the Italian sub sandwich, and we shared a pasta dish. The price was reasonable as well. Bonus,they have a location in Carpenteria, CA. I will for sure add these to my preferred stops. read more

Delicious Italian food served take-out only at this location. I'm obsessed with the pasta with meat sauce. It easily serves 2. My only complaint is that they include just one slice of the tasty garlic bread, request for more is an additional charge. The roasted shrimp and greens salad with sun-dried tomatoes, cannellini beans with a lemony vinaigrette is an addiction! So good. read more

Went to pick up Togo food I have had Togo food 3 or 4 times was ok not bad. But this time I got there just before they closed called my order in 25 min before. My sis went in waited 15 min not bad. We picked it up. In a paper bag holding the bottom not tipping it it was really hot so I put it on the floor held the handle. When we got home I picked it up the bottom was soaking wet hot burned my leg and hand as I put my hand underneath to support it. All over the floor and seat. I was very careful but the one tray was so hot and full it spilled. The container could not accommodate the hot full food. My sis ordered a white pasta and the juice seeped through so no sauce. There's a Pic below of containers. I called the manager 3 times left messages never got a call back. I would have gone in but I'm not from the area as I live in Santa Clarita. Was visiting my sis. read more

We have been Loyal patrons of Guicho's from the day they opened their first take out spot in South San Clemente. Now they have BOTH ends of town conveniently covered and offer freshly cooked delectables including salads, main dishes and desserts. TIP OF THE DAY: Call in to order take out then head down to the island in Dana Point or any other park of your choice to enjoy dining while the boats drift past. You'll be happy you did. Although they just expanded an indoor dining area, over 75% of their business is - and always has been - take out. Need a bottle of wine to go with that picnic? There are two great liquor stores within steps. Enjoy!! read more

Guicho's Eatery consistently delivers delicious Italian food with quick service and a friendly vibe. The dishes are flavorful and made fast, making it a great go-to spot when you're craving something satisfying. The staff is always kind and welcoming--definitely a local gem! read more

Perfect, easy Italian dinner spot. They have great prices and give huge portions. Definitely get a side of bread! The chicken Marsala and tortellini were very good, and they are more than happy to make accommodations to your dish. read more

I was so looking forward to experience this restaurant. One word Horrible! Spent over forty with tip.I ordered two items plus a beverage in a can.I requested a cup of Ice for my beverage A snarky blonde 20 year old looked me up and gave me a nasty Snarky condesending attitude said We don't have any Ice here go next door to 711 Eleven. She laughed in my face and walked away attempting to sway other workers to pitt them against me like a club of High School Bully's. sickening experience! I asked for the owners contact info they said they don't give out that Information.I had to go back in they forgot to put my paid. Beverage and utensils in take out bag Had to ask.I advised that I would never spend money with them again no return This Snarky individual destroyed my meal.The meat all sandwich tastes like dog food worst Italian meatballs ever! They actually wanted my phone number.I advised I don't need your owners phone number I will just revert to YELP Snarky s o by privileged disgraceful employee. When I asked for owner the employee knew she was rude and unprofessional said I'm sorry I'm sorry.No excuse for snobby condescending, discriminatory snarky communication. NASTY TOO MANY OTHER POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL Restaurants in San Clemente to choose from. Save yourself from illness before even biting into the worst meat ball sandwich in the world! The shrimp fettuccine not bad but the experience of doing business made me want to puke as I left.No ambiance what so ever.Metal chairs to dissuade from dining in. read more

Food poisoning during the New Years Holidays from this place. STAY AWAY!!!! I called management 6 times with no response and the Staff is unable to communicate. I immediately got the sweats after my Chicken Marsala. Very bad food handling operation. Do not recommend at all. Ended up in the hospital... DO NOT EAT... CPK or Olive Garden much safer bet than this place.. read more

Wow we don't know where to begin. Guicho use to be our favorite place to eat and it has totally gone down hill huge. We called did a to go order the lady stated well it will be 2 hour wait really for 4 items. We ended up ordering from here and the whole order was messed up and there was barely any sauce on pastas, as well they forgot garlic bread. Wow then we orders a soup and a chopped salad missing salad dressing as well as the soup lid was not in tight and it went all over. We are so upset, on top of that we called and asked to speak to a manger the lady who answered the phone was so rude said no manager here. We asked how can you fix this issue: our order was horrible and missing stuff. Every time it gets worse. Maybe our expectations are too high. But the lasagna was the final nail in the coffin. Literally had throw it in the trash. Disappointed. Found hair on the cheese. It also was cold. SPAGHETTINI w/ MEATBALLS we ordered asked for extra meatballs and sauce they gave us 4 meatballs and penne noddles what the heck: really get with it you guys. Chopped salad they forgot carrots, garbanzo beans and tomatoes and cucumbers was mainly hearts of palm and no lettuce barley FETTUCCINI ALFREDO we asked for with chicken and we ended up with FETTUCCINI with the shrimp that was so pink even though we didn't order that We are fed up seems every time we go the food looks different too Literally the worst customer service of any restaurant in Orange County. If they tell you your order will be ready have it be ready it might be ready . And it ruined another family's dinner, too. Not the first time they screwed up. But it will be the last time for us and there is many other places better than here. Wrong meals , hair in food and cold food poor quality get with it What a waste of money M read more

This place is so good. Everything on the menu is good. Only negative thing is they close in the middle of the day from 3-4. But otherwise I'd highly suggest getting food to go or eating there. It's very casual inside. No ambience really. But the food is excellent. And that's what matters. All the staff. Is very nice as well! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing tastes and worthwhile portions! Easy parking and good service for take out or eat at location.

Our favorite place for Italian! We've been coming here for years! Have never had a bad experience! The food is amazing and fresh! The staff is so friendly and attentive! I always appreciate their communication and the way they get orders out! You can tell it's a well oiled machine in there with amazing attitudes and service! read more

We love this place. We have loved the following: Pesto Pasta fusilli, fettuccine alfredo, spagh w meatballs, philly cheesesteak or meatball sandwich, lasagna, and mushroom risotto. Too much good food with generous portions. (This one tastes better than the south san clemente location) read more

Excellent food and very friendly staff, Great menu selection and fairly priced, I highly recommend this place read more

Great take-out spot for quick pastas and salads! I love having the option to get Italian without having to deal with the whole restaurant.

What Stands out here is the wonderful service! Everything is made to order, you can taste the quality and care they put into their food. The garlic bread is absolutely delicious and the first thing you smell when you step in here. I suggest getting an order or two, it makes a great appetizer or side along with your pasta, soup or salad. I really enjoyed their lentil soup as well as their sandwiches and will have to come back and try the pasta next time. Worth checking out! read more

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Super disappointed that I got take out from this place on my way home from Work. I live 35 min from this location. When I got home I opened my shrimp salads, which I ordered two of and requested extra tomatoes and got none. They not only put only 3 shrimp on each salad I got ZERO tomatoes so basically I got a bean salad with lettuce. I called to tell them and they offered for me to drive back and pick up extra tomatoes. Ya like I'm driving over an hour for 6 tomatoes since the reason I asked for extra to begin with is because like the shrimp they put 3 on each salad. Ok maybe 4. Whatever the case is I was also charged extra for them. I told them I do not live close so then they said oh well next time you come I'll give you extra and I'll take your name down so you don't get charged again. NOT acceptable since I paid almost $40. read more

Guichos Eatery - Shrimp sales without the extra tomatoes I ordered - it had NONE- I got 3 shrimp with some beans and lettuce. - Italian Near Me - San Clemente, California

Every dish on the menu is delicious. They always use fresh ingredients which is rare these days. This is our go to Italian place FYI...the meatballs are amazing! The staff is always accommodating and easy to deal with whether we dine in or take out. read more

REALLY NEED TO UPDATE THE HOURS OF OPERATION ON YELP. Hours of operation state that they are open today (Monday). Called to place an order, and phone recording says they are closed SUN/MON. Lazy business practices and inaccurate information lose customers. I've been ordering dinner here during the week a couple times for several months and it's always been a less than stellar experience with the kids who work here. Though I never knew about their closing on SUN/MON, as Yelp shows their hours of operation as OPEN on Mondays. Inconvenient. Also, they still have not opened the restaurant up for indoor dining (all orders are to go unless you want to sit outside in a few uncomfortable metal chairs near the garbage cans....gross). And yet they still insist on spinning the iPad register around for a tip, which is tacky. I think someone told them that if you ask how the customer's day is going, while they're in the process of paying, that they are more likely to tip, LOL. Happens every time and definitely doesn't go unnoticed. Comes off very insincere because they genuinely don't care how anyone's day is. Too many bad experiences here. No thanks. read more

This is really a takeaway spot with a few tables( bring cushions if you're eating in). Very utilitarian inside, I usually get takeout here once a month. Prompt, friendly service. Pretty accurate with time estimates if you're calling ahead. I really enjoy the food here, especially meatballs! In spaghetti or sandwiches, yum! Actually tastes like Italian meatballs, ya' know, not like a hamburger. I've had other pasta dishes, chicken with artichoke hearts and pesto over fettuccine, lasagna, Alfreda sauce with noodles.... All good! Nice salads as well read more

I came here to eat on the way to LA and maybe because of the covid pandemic situation, this place was not allowed to eat inside. Only for to-go service but my wife and I could eat outside with patio styled table and chair. We ordered spaghetti with meatball , caprese sandwich and chopped salad. I dare to say this place is the best casual Italy food restaurant and food quality is well enough to eat for eat out for all generation. Especially the price is unbelievable !!!!! Strongly recommended for eat outside right after pick up the food prepared in take out paper box. read more

What if i tell you that the best pasta ive ever had so far is not in Laguna beach, its not in downtown San Diego, not even in LA but in a small place in San Clemente and that Guichos. I don't know and I don't care what you say but for me they have the best pasta. But one thing I would like them to know is that I wish the meatballs is warm and hot because I don't like the meatballs when it's quite cold. Other than that its a 5 star read more

Oh my holy schmoly was that one of the best salads ever. Drove by this takeout only Italian eatery and as much as I wanted to order a heavier pasta or steak lunch, I needed something light. Ordered the shrimp salad. Comes on a bed of field greens, cannellini beans, super moist sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, perfect shrimp, garlic bread with a delicious lemon vinaigrette. Put the dressing on and took one bite when I got to the red light just outside of their restaurant, and proceeded to get on the freeway and drive with my knee because I couldn't stop inhaling the salad. Service was excellent, although I think the woman at the cash register could have recommended some things instead of "everything here is good". I said I had never been there before and she could have asked what I was in the mood for, etc. But I obviously ordered the right thing anyway. I can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. read more

Guichos Eatery - Field green salad with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato grilled shrimp garlic bread and a lemon vinaigrette - Italian Near Me - San Clemente, California

Food was great! I always ordered their shrimp salad, which is delicious! We also got their seafood pasta and shrimp pasta, also awesome! A word of advice is try to order early. We placed an order on a Saturday at 6pm and it said that it would take about 40-45 mins. The food was not ready when we arrived and we waited for another 20 mins for our food! It was very busy during that time. read more

Having driven down the 101 fwy thru the Garlic Capital of the World (Gilroy, California) the aroma of fresh garlic Is absorbed into your body causing uncontrollable want for Italian food with lots of garlic ! This is exactly what happens when you approach Guichos Eatery, entering the restaurant your greeted by smiling, courteous ,happy young ladies waiting to place your order. Behind the front counter are the cooks (a fine looking group of Italians) ! As I approach the counter a young lady named Gwen welcomes me and explained the menu, I placed my dinner order it will be a couple minutes. Dinner was cooked to perfection, Guichos Eatery has to be one Best Italian Restaurant's in So.Orange County ! The food and service is 5 Stars the restaurant is spotless. A big shoutout to the whole crew that was working as they provided a great ambiance. Ownership should be very proud of Gwen and crew for a job well done ! read more

The food here is fantastic! There are so many Italian restaurants in town, that you really have to do something extraordinary to stand out. They nail it. I'd love to give five stars, but I'm turned off by the fact that they strongly discourage eating inside. They really want to be a take out only restaurant, and they show it. Personally, I'm not a takeout guy. read more

Our favorite takeout, Amazing food ! Authentic, delicious, good value and great portions . The three cheese ravioli and the tortellini are our favorite dishes, but the capellini, spaghetti and the meatball sandwich are also first rate. The sauces are perfect and full of flavor, best Italian food in the area. If only they delivered! Tiramisu dessert is delectable, best I've had. Fabulous, don't miss this place! read more

Some of the best food around in a pinch. Our favorite is the Italian chopped salad, the meatballs, and the turkey sandwich. These are always consistently delicious. The staff is super friendly, and the place is always clean. They do so much business you know the food is always fresh. read more

My family loves picking up food from Guichos, its a good concept and the food is great. Everything they have tastes great but the fettuccini is our favorite and even the basic spaghetti and meatballs is amazing. I am kinda of annoyed with how they handled the missing item the last time we were there. We drive an hour round trip every time we have it and spend a minimum of $100 every time. The second to last time we had it, they ended up forgetting our salad. When we got home we noticed, there was no way I was going to drive another hour back and forth. I called and the girl knew she forgot it and said she would put my name and number in their comp book. I went back the other day and they told me they haven't used the comp book since December and the owner would call me about it. It's been a few days now and haven't heard back, I'm not happy how this was handled. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try something new for lunch, and off of a whim, we decided to go with Guichos. We ordered an Italian sub and a bowl of chicken soup. After waiting 15-20 minutes, we recived our order just for it to be incorrect. The proportion on the Italian sub is an actual joke. The slice of tomato is greater than the ONE SLICE OF SALAMI AND TWO SLICES OF TURKEY. This is a disgrace to the traditional Italian sub. Please don't waste your money, it's not worth it. read more

Guichos Eatery - a hand holding a sandwich - Italian Near Me - San Clemente, California

Fresh, delicious, flavorful food in generous portions. Guichos is always delicious and at a great value. Love every dish I've had here.

Love the meatball sandwich. Everything I have had has been delicious! Very friendly staff.

Great idea when you have no dinner plans. Generous portions - I get 2 meals out of the pasta.

Amazing fast take out Italian place. Call ahead for your order but the seafood linguine and arugula Salad is bomb! They also give you these little garlic crostini bread that is just amazing! This is a great little take out place. read more

Great food, love the fettuccine with shrimp and the shrimp salad! Tiramisu yes please