El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

This is by far my favorite sit down Mexican restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. Delicious and authentic recipes highlight this cozy, well run restaurant. Whether you prefer a taco, burrito, enchilada, or cheesy Chile Relleno you won’t be disappointed. Flavorful sauces elevate every dish to accompany the well seasoned Spanish rice and refried beans. Check this place out if you’re in the area. You’ll thank me.

We didn’t wait long to be seated. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were good!

El Maguey is a good sit-down Mex place in town. Pretty dependable experience with level of food, menu choices and staffing but over the years it has had its ups n' down.

I would say that 90% of the time you could order the same thing over and over and the quality is what you would expect but then there is that 10% where it's not the same

I would suggest that you go when it's more busy for better quality and repeatable food vs trying to catch it before it gets busy. That sounds odd as you might have to wait for a table but food consistency is better

If you like thicker chips for your chips n' salsa, this is your place! Salsa and quac is good good!

Also, if you don't want a place to sit and enjoy your food try El Maguey Express across town. Awesome grab n' go grub there at the Express....not the same owner but there is some sort of connection between the two places

First time here
Excellent service and great food
I had a menudo and a mojarra with an horchata
I will definitely come back
Oh, by the way, loved the guacamole