Have eaten here a few times. Food is reliably good. Always love the fresh chips served with bean dip and salsa. My favorite beverage is their tamarindo margarita read more

Lamb pop apples tonight were great. We also had the guacamole; short ribs and fajitas. read more

Hit up a Saturday lunch with a friend! This was the perfect spot! Great atmosphere, staff was attentive but gave us space to chat and the food was on point! It's not cheap but to me the value is there. The street tacos were amazing especially the shrimp. Excellent variety of tequila including my favorite Fortelleza. read more

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Love this spot so much! Cesar was our waiter and let me tell you he was absolutely the best we have had there. He was so attentive and kind and was always making sure we were okay. He really took care of us!! We will definitely ask for him when we dine there again. Thank you Cesar for going above and beyond! Cesar made us feel like home and so comfortable not rushed. And the fluffy carajillo was the best I have ever had! And there white rice!! read more

Sol Agave - Mojo shrimp double rice - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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ADM! OMG! The service = 10/10. The drinks = 10/10. The food = 10/10. The decor and ambiance = 10/10. All are all on point! They staff all were warm and welcoming. We were fortunate to be taken care by Cristell M. She is 100/100! Portions were generous. Flavors, chef's kiss! Can't wait to come back soon! I am a Mexican cuisine snob and I cannot say enough about our experience here. read more

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Great food. Loved the lamb lollipops! And had an extensive bar list. Great service. The waiter was very attentive. Although away from the charm of San Juan Capistrano main area, the inside of the restaurant has a lively vibe and decorated with a chic Mexican flare. Looking forward to going back! read more

We showed up on Valentine's Day. They were slammed and we didn't see any open tables. The host of the staff did an amazing job taking us last minute and seating us within five minutes. I was pleasantly surprised because we just dropped in and out of nowhere. The food took a little while to come out, but we were complaining because we showed up on Valentines night without reservations. They were very accommodating and apologetic, really great service. They even sent me home with a.Tres Leches cake. We always have a good experience when we visit. read more

Sol Agave - Lobster enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Coming in feels like I stepped into a wonderful tapas spot. I was visiting friends when I came to hear about this spot. The establishment is gorgeous and elegant. The attire we came in was smart casual. And I think this spot would be a great date spot. It's good for groups too. We had 6 in our group. They do have happy hour everyday and if I recall, it's from 3-6? Sorry bad memory. But really the food we ordered and shared was super satisfying! I had ordered the calamari and their new item quesabirria tacos. It comes with 3 tacos. I share the calamari. It hit the spot I got super full. The chips and salsa and beans hit the spot too. I didn't catch our servers name but she was super attentive to our water cups and orders. Everyone get was kind and welcoming. read more

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I'm sad I've waited so long to try this place it's been highly recommended forever and I've been too lazy I guess. But it was so good I'll definitely be back. The place was packed but the wait was minimal. Ambiance is nice with new decor and plenty of seating. Service was outstanding as we had multiple baskets of chips delivered and our drinks were always full. Our meals were absolutely delicious! The seafood enchiladas had plenty of seafood with thick and tasty tortillas making it the perfect combo. Add the rice and excellent garnish and it was one of my favorite meals. I tried my wife's mole as well and that was so tasty with some good kick. Overall this is one of my new favorite places and now ranks atop my list. Do not sleep on this place, go now. read more

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Just like their other location in San Clemente, this Sol Agave was amazing! I had made a reservation for dinner but they really weren't that busy at all and parking is super easy to find. The service was pleasant and efficient, and the ambiance was romantic with dim and modern lighting. Our food was very delicious. I highly recommend the lobster enchiladas and chile Colorado. Their sauce on both was savory and flavorful. read more

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From when I investigated the day before to when we left the parking lot tye following evening. All was good the service, the food was amazing, we definitely are making this our favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

My group of 11 friends had a 6:30pm Rez to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and found ourselves standing in a crowded entry for 1 HOUR before we were seated. We spoke to the manager several times which was fruitless as he just made excuses for the fact that they overbooked and don't know how to manage their reservations. Once seated the noise from the next table and the strolling musicians was unbelievable-my ears are still ringing this morning. The only saving grace was our lovely server with a ready smile and the company of my friends. While the food was good, the noise and mismanagement of reservations would make me choose El Adobe next time I'm looking for good Mexican. was read more

Came here Tuesday for lunch with some friends, and I wish I had taken pictures to show you the amazing food. It was beautifully prepared, but also equally flavorful. The cocktails are certainly made by a mixologist not just a "bartender" - I would highly recommend the tacos Del Mar and their Cadillac margarita is to die for!!! Service was attentive and prompt - and the patio area for dining was enjoyable! read more

Went for Happy Hour. The ribs on the hh menu were tasty and the meat fell off the bones. Delicious! Love their chicken tortilla soup. Never disappoints. read more

Sol Agave - Chicken tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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SJC: very loud in this beautiful restaurant on a packed Friday night so we opted to eat on the patio. Impeccable service five stars for hostess and servers. Jalapeño Soup which was bright & delicious with just enough heat but wayyyy too much salt. Three of us agreed and let them know that maybe someone was heavy-handed with the salt. Or is it just a salty soup? Grilled salad with New York Steak: steak was cooked perfectly with great seasoning, just wish the salad had more essence of the grill. Needed more love from the kitchen. Salmon salad with pepita cilantro dressing was good with tender and lightly seasoned salmon. Very good. Chili Renellos two ways - one cheese and one Carnitas. Very good, excellent flavor and nicely presented. Love the black beans and the Vera Cruz rice. House margaritas were delicious and of course the chips and salsa with those frijoles they bring are amazing. Best chips, salsa, frijole dip combo at any Mexican restaurant. Again, stellar service on a crowded night. 5/16/25 read more

Sol Agave - Chili Verde relleno and Cheese Relleno. Perfect relleno combo! - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

First off, the service was impeccable. The bathrooms were beautiful and immaculate. We were quickly seated and the waiter accommodated my daughter's request for strawberry lemonade even though it wasn't on the menu. I loved the fact that the chips came with a little bean dip with cotija. Everything we ate was really tasty. The fries and black beans were excellent. The only thing I didn't care for was the Al Pastor as it was very greasy. Too greasy to eat. However, everything else was so yummy and the staff was so kind that I had to give 5 stars. read more

Sol Agave - Iced Tea - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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We went to Sol Agave last night for date night and had the BEST experience. We started with the Sugar Cane Filet appetizer and wow -- it was so good it could've been a main dish with the rice and veggies. The sauces were amazing. We also had Cadillac margaritas with a half Tajín / half salt rim and they were made perfectly. For dinner we split the "Para Dos - Taste of Mexico" and it was insane (in the best way). So much food and everything was incredible -- we had tons of leftovers. My husband loved the carnitas, the prawns had this buttery sauce with just the right kick, and the chicken fajitas were delicious. I'm allergic to bell peppers and our server immediately offered to substitute sautéed zucchini, squash, onions, and carrots -- which were so good. That meant a lot. My favorite was the steak with mushrooms and cheese, and the cheese fondue in the center was smoky with a little kick -- so flavorful. JJ, our server, truly made the night. He had great recommendations and was super attentive. The manager, Raphael, also stopped by to check on us, which was such a nice touch. Food, drinks, service -- 10/10. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Highly recommend for those with Celiac Disease! Our waitress truly understood the need for gluten free and had fabulous recommendations! Beautiful ambiance! Our waitress was phenomenal! The food fantastic! Even though items on the menu were marked as gluten free, our waitress took the time to explain the difference between the items AND what I would need to modify to ensure no cross contamination. Delicious doesn't do justice to what we ate. The flavors were perfectly balanced - not over-seasoned, nothing overpowering, just full of flavor! The texture aspect was incredible! We ordered: Sugar Cane filet; Pulpo a las Brasas and Carnitas. I could write a book on the experience eating each one - but it would take to long so - go and find out for yourself. It's good! It is pricey but it's fairly priced considering presentation, portion, ambiance and customer service. read more

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One of my favorite date night/ anniversary restaurant. This was our second vday celebrating with sol agave and I gotta say the food is just as good as the first time !! We really went for the calamari but it was sold out by the time we sat down, so we had the pulpo alas brazas and def a must try super flavorful not dry what's so ever or chewy it did have a bit of kick but with the salad it was really not noticeable. The drinks were super flavorful you can def taste the tequila lol I did wish we had a more attentive server he kinda kept forgetting us, but it was a busy day so I'm sure everyone was running around. Hopefully we will pay a visit soon on a less active day. read more

Sol Agave - Bar section - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I don't see how Mexican food can get better than this. I love the vibe. The food here taste authentic and comforting. The margarita was delicious. Next time I'm ordering the margarita flight. The chicken mole was the best. I literally ate everything on my plate. The dessert flan was delicious and nothing like any flan I've ever had because I tasted cream cheese. It was really heavy though. read more

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Great atmosphere on the water. JC was very quick and helpful with the menu. Overall great dining experience.

Good food and service and the place is fabulous. We've been there 20 times or so in the last couple of years and a big thumbs-up to this restaurant. read more

Bruno was the best server we have ever had! The entire team was wonderful. We had a party of 6 and our glasses were constantly filled. Tacos Del Hongo was So good! Perfectly cooked. Bruno was so attentive, we were very impressed with the quality, cleanliness and amazing service! Thank you Bruno! read more

We visited here for my grandma's birthday yesterday and I have to say it was amazing. We were a large party so we had a nice private area. The service was 10/10, our waitress was so kind and very attentive. The food and drinks were delicious. Everyone loved what they ordered. I would definitely go back if I was in the area. read more

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This was her first time here and we were not disappointed The ambience of the restaurant is so lovely. I love the decoration and very inviting and just beautiful Our waiter Enrique was super nice and it was great service. There is live music on Tuesday evenings and the musician that was there on Tuesday night was so great. We even stayed a little extra so we can hear him sing more. It really added to the overall experience. But I have to say if you want to have a conversation it is a little loud and hard to have conversations but we managed and liked the music. You could always request to sit further away from the music like on the patio or on the other side of the restaurant. OK, let's get into the food. We ordered the pork belly bites as an appetizer and this was the best thing ever because there's a honey Serano sauce which I could dip anything in and it was amazing! Pork belly was cooked to perfection crunchy and delicious. so good! The presentation of the food was beautiful and very instagram worthy! I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos and I have to say I appreciate that the menu will tell you if it's gluten-free and vegetarian which is great for me so I knew exactly what I was getting. The fish was cooked so well, it was not overcooked the mango slices in there just added such a great combination of flavor. I also ordered a version, jalapeño pineapple, margarita, and that was divine My husband got the steak that came with the avocado jalapeño soup, which it's a cold soup that you have after which I think is a great palette cleanser and he loved it. We really enjoyed our time and I think this is gonna be one of our go to places on date nights. So if you're looking for really good Mexican food date night, this is it!! read more

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Friendly prompt service and delicious food! The chile relleno combo and chicken bowl were fresh and flavorful. Plus, the complimentary chips with salsa and refried beans was a tasty way to start the meal. High quality carnitas ingredients prepared by a thoughtful chef -- I would definitely eat there again the next time I'm in the area read more

The food the service & the ambiance absolutely stellar! Celebrated our daughter's rehearsal dinner here. The manager and staff went above and beyond to make it extra special! The food & drinks are phenomenal! Will definitely be back again! read more

All of it. Tamarind Margarita is Bean dip, so good. Fajitas, yum. Yelp keeps telling me to add more characters. I think I'm good now.

Sol Agave in San Juan Capistrano is our go to restaurant. The food is amazing! Menu offers such a variety of Mexican but also unique dishes. Service is always fantastic! Wait staff, bartenders, manager, hostesses and waiters assist are always so helpful and friendly. Ambience- clean, large open restaurant and I like the outdoor patio area. read more

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This place was so amazing from start to finish. Great chips and bean dip. Attentive service and delicious food. We had a pitcher of skinny margaritas...yummy and strong. Beautiful decor and bar. We will be back! read more

Been to Sol Agave numerous times but the last visit was for the "Happy Hour" Menu. Have always found the food to be excellent (check out the Carnitas) and the Happy Hour menu was no exception We enjoyed everything we had and the price, quality and quantity was terrific. We had the nachos, ceviche and two orders of the tacos. All were excellent. Drinks were well made and the service as usual was spot on, attentive but not overbearing read more

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I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. Everything is fantastic management waiters the food portion is the pricing the drinks great atmosphere. read more

I'll be honest I usually gravitate toward other Mexican spots for my happy hour cravings or casual bites. But lately, Sol Agave in San Clemente has been calling me back... and now I get why. Their happy hour menu is next level starting with their Ceviche al Gusto Mixto ($15) is fresh, flavorful, and the perfect light but satisfying plate. The Chile Verde Taquitos? Pure magic. The cheese inside just melts in your mouth in the most sinful way. Now let's talk about what I had yesterday starting with the Pulpo a la Brasa. When I say this dish sends me to another dimension? I mean it. Perfectly grilled octopus with out of this world seasoning, paired with a side salad that actually complements instead of just sitting on the plate. It's hearty enough to be a meal on its own. I also ordered the Taquitos al Gusto, and they were perfectly crispy, cheesy, and filling basically, happy hour hero material. Paired it with their Mexican yellow rice, which was flavorful and not just a filler side. To sip, I went for the Chipotle Raspberry Martini made with mezcal (smoky, spicy, and a little flirty). If mezcal isn't your thing, you can always ask for blanco tequila instead. We always sit at the bar, and Danny always takes amazing care of us he's friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes the experience feel elevated but not stuffy. Sol Agave has officially made it into my rotation. If you're looking for great flavors, solid portions, and a happy hour that actually delivers, this is your spot. read more

Sol Agave - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Phenomenal service. Always respectful and constantly checking up on customers needs. Our favorite date spot.

Good service & good food! The server was really nice & accommodating about my sleeping infant in his stroller, sat us at a table with space for it and tried not to wake him up. Got the SOL Agave salad w/ chicken and cilantro dressing- very good and perfectly filling! Didn't feel bogged down after. The chicken marinade wasn't my favorite, but the chicken was really tender and juicy. The free tortilla chips with salsa & bean dip are also all great! read more

Sol Agave - SOL AGAVE SALAD w/ chicken - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

A Hidden Gem with Rich Flavors and Heartfelt Service Sol Agave exceeded all our expectations! I had the lamb chops, and they were cooked to perfection--tender, flavorful, and beautifully seasoned. The sauce and the lettuce underneath were just brilliant and rich. My dad ordered the Al Pastor Cazuela, and it came sizzling hot with a generous portion of rice and beans. The meat was juicy and packed with flavor, and the whole dish had that authentic, homemade touch. The tortilla was amazing warm and thick. We ended our meal with their flan and a churro stuffed with cajeta--warm, crisp on the outside, gooey and rich on the inside, served with ice cream. Pure heaven. Thank you to the chef for such an unforgettable meal. The attention to detail and flavor was truly something special. This is the kind of place you want to bring family to--comforting, flavorful, and full of culture. We'll definitely be back! read more

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So we went here a couple of years ago and it was amazing, pricey but amazing. Every aspect of the meal was perfect. Even the drinks. We went here today for a special occasion (I think it's under new ownership) and it was totally lacking. The drinks were great, but the food quality has gone down. Things aren't made the way they used to be. Not sure why things changed but it's not in a good way. The steak had good flavor but was full of fat. I ordered it medium rare and it came out medium well. My girlfriend said there used to be a specific flavor to her dish that make it special and that was completely gone. For $100 meal for two I was expecting a lot more. Sad that the food has gone downhill, honestly probably won't go back. Sad to say that because I liked this place. Server was great, customer service was excellent. I'm giving 2 stars because of the good drink and service, otherwise it would have been one star based off the food and food value. We went here at happy hour but the happy hour menu doesn't really have much that you'd want to eat. Disappointed that the margarita flight isn't on there but it's online. I would have gotten it but $26?! At happy hour? Come on. No street tacos at happy hour either? What?! Lame. Oh well. Next..... read more

They have really good food and drinks. Service is good. Drinks are a bit pricey for the size one gets, but they taste good.

Suck suck suck - had reservations, after waiting 15 minutes in line to speak to the host, they said that we would have to wait another 25 minutes. Yah no thanks. read more

Super hit or miss. Some days it's great. Today everything lacked flavor. Carnitas and chicken are both super dry, bland, hard to chew. Could get much better from a taco stand for 1/2 price. Need much better consistency with quality kitchen staff. And yes - this is for the SJC location. read more