Great food and drink, and world class service. Indoor and outdoor seating is nice, very pleasant atmosphere.

Came with a very big lunch party, so 20 of us. Just one waiter. This is my first time here, so very impressed with the non traditional decor, it was very modern and it's quite large inside. We all ordered drinks and food same time. Drinks came first! The food took 40 minutes, so thinking it had to be good! And it was! Very fresh and clean tasting. Chips are served with salsa and refried beans super delicious! The only thing I didn't like was that the ceilings are high and not sound protected so it's very noisy and echoes. We had to yell at each other for conversation. The service was really nice and friendly. Also, it's pricey, worth it, but pricey! read more

Sol Agave - Chips roared salsa and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Sol Agave has consistently excellent food and service. The servers know the menu and can. answer any questions. You never wait. We had a party of seven on Sunday, August 23. Our server, Vianey B worked very hard, was kind and attentive. Excellent. Very professional. I've been there many times and will continue to go back. NP read more

Sol Agave was an amazing experience. When you enter, the ambiance is intimate and rich with detail throughout. My girlfriend and I were seated and received our chips and salsa promptly. As the evening went on, I was pleased with my delicious Blackberry Margarita. It was well made and didn't leave me feeling like it was too weak, like many other restaurants. Finally, my steak enchiladas with mole sauce was out of this world. It was still piping hot, the cheese pull was mouthwatering, and the jumbo shrimp and rice on the side were delectable additions. I will definitely visit again and I highly recommend Sol Agave for your date night or get together with friends. read more

What an amazing lunch/dinner at Sol Agave today. The lovely hostess, Monse, seated us at a cozy table in the outdoor patio area. The ambiance is refreshing and the background music was wonderful and made us just wanna dance. Alfredo was our simply amazing server. What a wonderful individual who has been with Sol Agave for 11 years. He was also assisted by the amazing team of Eliezer who brought out our main dishes, Armando Diaz who didn't leave a stone unturned with his detailed oriented approach, and even the manager staff of Benjamin and Armando who both came by independently to check quality, satisfaction and overall experience. The service and staff here are stellar and such caring individuals. We ofcourse started with some terrific margaritas. My wife had the romaine Caesar salad and I had the chicken tortilla soup. Both were amazingly good. The chips and salsa here are also fresh and the salsa and bean dip are excellent. For our entrees my wife had the Mar Y Tierra plate with prime steak enchiladas and shrimp and I had the prime steak fajitas. The food here is always consistently prepared and presented which many restaurants fail at and so scrumptious. The presensation of the dishes prepared is as close as you will get to authentic here in the states without traveling south of the boarder. The food was delicious and the service stellar! We are foodies and I can honestly state that this establishment has the best Mexican food we have had in the Orange County area. Hands down 5 stars and highly recommended! read more

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Amazing food! Best Mexican restaurant I've been to in California. The service was delightful The restaurant was classy and comfortable. read more

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

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Food=amazing and presentation is clean Service=top tier they are on their game with wecoming service. Everyone is smiling. Ambiance=warm and comfortable. I tried the chili verde this time and it was amazing. Hubby went for chili Colorado again. It did not disappoint. Cocktails hubs had Sol Azul and I the hibiscus margarita! Well worth the 45 minute drive. read more

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We found Sol Agave on Yelp and decided to visit on a Saturday night. It was absolutely worth the trip! The restaurant is very spacious and beautifully decorated. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. and were seated on the patio right away without any wait. The food was amazing! The Our Famous Carnitas ($29) was absolutely delicious, served with tender braised pork, rice, beans, guacamole, salsa cruda, and tortillas. It's now my favorite dish at the restaurant! The braised pork was cooked perfectly, flavorful, juicy, and incredibly tender. We also ordered the Tacos De Hongo ($39), which were excellent as well. The prime outside skirt steak was perfectly cooked and paired wonderfully with the portobello mushrooms and grilled onions. Thanks to our server for recommending these two dishes, I might have ordered something completely different otherwise! For dessert, we had the Butter Cake ($16), and it was outstanding. So far, it's the best butter cake I've ever had. The service was excellent! Our server was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations truly made our dining experience even better. The prices were reasonable considering the quality of the food and service. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience at Sol Agave in San Juan Capistrano. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes, and I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends! read more

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Everything there is delicious! From the chips, salsa, bean dip and their guacamole to everything we ordered. I ordered fajitas, my husband ordered carnitas and my girls had tacos. The dessert was also good. The staff was amazing. The best service! read more

Sol Agave - So good!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Such a great experience at Sol Agave. A beautiful restaurant with a phenomenal tequila selection. Our lunch entrees were spectacular and the service was top drawer. Will definitely find our way back soon. read more

Sol Agave - Tequila tequila and more tequila. - Mexican Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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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This place absolutely stank of methane inside. The wafting from the bathrooms was so disgusting we had to sit outside in 90F heat. Whether it's their toilets pipe overflowing or whatever the reason not very appetizing. We brought it up to them and they said they couldn't smell it. Sure. Food was average at best. read more

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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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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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

Soy Agave is a great spot for a special occasion. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is beautiful, and it's definitely more of a destination restaurant than an everyday dinner spot. My only issue came during my most recent visit. I completely understand that gratuity is automatically included once you reach a certain party size, and I have no problem with that. However, our group consisted mostly of kids, and one of the adults wanted to order a kids meal because they weren't very hungry. The request was denied by our server. As someone who manages a restaurant myself, I understand the reasoning behind the policy. That said, I also believe there are situations where a little flexibility can go a long way in creating a great guest experience. It wasn't a huge issue, but it did leave us feeling like the restaurant was prioritizing policy over hospitality. Overall, the food and ambiance were excellent, and I'd still recommend Soy Agave for a nice night out. I just hope there can be a little more discretion in situations like this moving forward. read more

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I decided to give this restaurant another try and am so glad I did. Not only was the food delicious (Mar y Tierra, Shrimp Taquitos, and FREE chips, beans, and salsa) but the service was stellar. I took my childhood friend here for her birthday and it was an amazing experience. Jorge (I think that was his name) was OUTSTANDING. He was friendly, kind, and patient. He was always there when we needed him. He even overheard me wishing my friend a happy birthday and came over and sang with his coworkers and brought a piece of cake. It's the little things that go a long way. I will definitely be back soon. Highly recommend. 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

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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We love the food here. Our server Vianey has always been incredible. Happy hour and breakfast is amazing. Thank you

First time at Sol Agave. Father's Day weekend not too busy. Waited about 15-20 min to be seated without reservation(Great!)). Server seemed nice, once he took our order he was looking at other guest receipts not paying attention to getting our order. We waited about 40-45 min to get our order. He came in 2x to double check how we wanted our steak/ lamb. Not sure if 40 min is the normal wait time. Server and manager did apologize for the wait time. Food- 4 start Service- 2 start Ambiance- 5 star read more

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

They did an amazing job for our event "Royal Court Dinner" Food was Amazing!!! The ambiance was great 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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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

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

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

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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I give this restaurant a 4.5. Tried it for the first time on our vacation to Dana Point. The food was excellent with different flavors than most Mexican food establishments! The service was great and we enjoyed the fun atmosphere created by a fun staff!!! read more

Delicious food - and a great selection of crafted margaritas. Try the margaritas flight! Recommend for an upscale Mexican meal.

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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I came here to wait out traffic. I was a great way to pass the time. There was a nice selection of happy hour items and service was attentive. I had the chicken flautas and they were one of the most flavorful flautas I have had. They had a nice crunch with a good balance of crunch and tasty toppings of cabbage, cheese and tomato's along with sides of guacamole and a salsa. read more

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

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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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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We were a party of four. We were celebrating a special birthday. Our waiter was not attentive & they were constantly pushing us to finish. I realize on a Friday it's important to turn your tables, but when we spent a lot of money on Mexican food I don't want to be rushed read more

Always Good service. Excellent food. Gluten free options. Nice atmosphere for the family

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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Food 10/10, bug servings and tastes really good Service 10/10, don't have to ask for refills/ice, etc. they anticipate your needs and serve before you even ask. Ambiance 10/10 nice and clean, looks fancy and comfy read more

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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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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As someone who has eaten Mexican food all my life this restaurant by far is one of the best I've eaten at.