El Adobe de Capistrano 4.7 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Mexican Steakhouse
31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Overall Rating
Quality of Service:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.7 out of 5.0 (4.8/5.0)
Professionalism:
   4.7 out of 5.0 (4.8/5.0)
Value For Cost:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.6 out of 5.0 (4.6/5.0)

Endorsements
"The EL Adobe Restaurant is one of the most unique and beautiful facilities in Orange County. Stacey has been the wedding coordinator there for many years and is one of the best in the business. Between the gorgeous patio and the convertible roof, your guests will be talking about this venue for years. FLY BY NIGHT Disc Jockeys highly recommends the El Adobe Restaurant for your wedding!"
"For any Bride and Groom reading this endorsement: I am Rev. Michael and I Officiate at all locations in Orange County. And one of my top favorite locations to Officiate at is at the El Adobe. Their staff are, without a doubt, the best, the most flexible, the most organized and the nicest to work with. I receive so many rave reviews from my couples regarding the way they handle everything. I would be remiss in not telling you to at least call the El Adobe and investigate their venue. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael "

 
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caliallstr
Wedding: 09/06/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We had such an amazing time at El Adobe. We knew that was our perfect venue as soon as we walked in! It is gorgeous! The ceiling opened up during our first dance, the place was set up beautifully and the staff was awesome! I highly recommend El Adobe for ANY event! The events coordinator, Stacey Strausbaugh, was so helpful & made our day stress free! It was perfect!

Reviewed On:
09/23/2009

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue

mattwickam
Wedding: 02/21/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Fantastic

Reviewed On:
03/03/2009

Services Used:
Catering, Event Rentals

Leslie
Wedding: 01/23/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

A very nice place. Stacey the event coordinator was excelent.

Reviewed On:
03/27/2009

Services Used:
Catering, Event Rentals

Meghan
Wedding: 01/03/2009
Reviews: 1
4.1
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:3.5 out of 5.0(3.5/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

I loved the venue and the wedding planner they have on staff, Stacey, was very helpful.

Reviewed On:
02/24/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

fell4rmhvn
Wedding: 08/08/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Aside from the beauty and historical greatness of El Adobe, the place is just magical. The food was excellent (we chose Dos Corazones) and the drinks were perfection (pink Mojitos are terrific)! The event manager (Stacy) will help you with anything you need- she is professional, punctual, and knows her stuff. She is very flexible with everything which made planning my event at el Adobe so much easier. The staff is attentive, the value can't be beat, and I am still getting calls and cards telling me what an amazing time my guests had at my wedding. Furthermore, I have this beautiful memory of walking out on the dance floor with my new husband: our song playing in the background, we were just introduced, and we began our dance, then the ceiling slides open revealing the evening sky, everyone was awed, and it was just so special and romantic. I would whole heartedly recommend this site for anyone's party, but especially for a wedding. My husband and I will celebrate every anniversary there (since it is a historical landmark it will always be there) and we truly appreciated the hard work of the entire staff. Thank you.

Reviewed On:
08/16/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Event Rentals, Wedding Planning

Beth
Wedding: 08/02/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

The wedding was everything we hoped for plus more. El Adobe is a wonderful venue for having a wedding. The patio setting was great for cocktail hour and the banquet room was a perfect setting for the great party we envisioned. For south Orange County California, the overall cost was an excellent value. Stacey was extremely helpful as the banquet coordinator and day of wedding planner.

Reviewed On:
08/18/2008

Services Used:
Catering

DBrown303
Wedding: 07/19/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My parents had their reception here almost 30 years ago and we had ours last month. It was positively magical when the roof opened up during our first dance! Stacy and her staff were very attentive and the food -- salmon and steak -- was delish! Admittedly, we usually expect overcooked, just-alright food at events serving 125+ but the steak was perfectly cooked and divine! Kids loved their grilled cheese sandwiches and vegetarians were pleased to have cheese enchiladas rather than a plate full of vegetables for their special diet.
Finally, it's important to note the ideal setup of the venue for a wedding reception. We toured several facilities when deciding on an ideal reception locale, and El Adobe had the perfect floorplan. No one had a bad seat and everyone was near the dance floor, had a great view of toasts, the cake cutting, the first dance, etc. Also, the outdoor area was ideal for cocktails and quieter visits while the party continued inside. I unequivocally recommend El Adobe as a reception venue for any Southern California wedding.

Reviewed On:
08/01/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue

Netra Desai
Wedding: 07/05/2008
Reviews: 5
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My husband and I could not be happier having our reception at the El Adobe. The coordinator was extremely knowledgeable and helped us throughout the entire planning process. The food was exceptional, the marigarita fountain was a wonderful touch, and the room was perfect for our number of guests. Our guests' favorite part of the evening was when the roof opened during our first dance! We would highly recommend this place for anyone on a budget but still want some class to their wedding.

Reviewed On:
08/15/2008

Services Used:
Catering

jsed
Wedding: 05/17/2008
Reviews: 1
4.4
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

The site was beautiful, everyone of our guests raived at what a beautiful site El Adobe is, and that the food was awesome! I had guests say to me, "The dinner filled me up, and I've been to wedding before, they never taste as good, and make me full". Venue and Food are amazing... there were some unique things we had at our wedding, and El Adobe was flexible. I highly recommend El Adobe... affordability and it's very classy!

Reviewed On:
08/01/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Event Rentals

Karico
Wedding: 05/03/2008
Reviews: 6
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Professionalism:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

The place was great! Very quaint...and affordable if you are going to have many people. Everyone loved the food and the ceiling opened on our first dance. This was probably our favorite part of the night!!! This a unique place that is very festive for your wedding. We covered the chairs in red and they were beautiful! Coordinator was easy to work with as we did our planning, but was not there on the day of the wedding, luckily we had a friend we had assigned to this task.

Reviewed On:
08/20/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue

ryans girl
Wedding: 04/12/2008
Reviews: 5
4.3
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

I enjoyed the ease of having both our ceremony and reception at El Adobe. They are easy to work with and they have many services to offer. Being able to go to one place for food, site, linens, chairs and drinks was great!

Reviewed On:
07/19/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Event Rentals, Wedding Planning

Joy
Wedding: 08/26/2007
Reviews: 2
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

El Adobe provided a romantic, intimate environment for our wedding. Our guests were in awe of the ceiling that opened to the summer night sky for our first dance, many commented that it was the most unique, beautiful, romantic wedding they had been to. We have since had our first anniversary dinner with our bridal party and family in the portola room and will be using it again for our 2nd wedding anniversary this year. Food is delicious, staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend this venue as a great place to have a wedding. We Loved it!

Reviewed On:
08/02/2009

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Officiant, Event Rentals, Wedding Planning

Heather
Wedding: 02/10/2007
Reviews: 6
4.6
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

El Adobe has the best food! Everyone at my reception really enjoyed their meal which was important to me. El Adobe was also very accommodating on how I wanted to decorate for the reception... and you can't beat a ceiling that opens up to the stars above the dance floor!!

Reviewed On:
07/14/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Event Rentals

jennyjen311
Wedding: 10/01/2005
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

They have a great room for large wedding parties and the roof opens up on the dance floor, it's amazing.

Reviewed On:
10/14/2008

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue