El Adobe Menu (Update 2025)
El Adobe in San Juan Capistrano offers a delightful Mexican-Latin American dining experience. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, including reservation options, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating. With a diverse menu featuring vegan and limited vegetarian dishes, El Adobe caters to various dietary preferences. Customers praise the flavorful beans, cheesy enchiladas, and perfectly crispy tacos. The historic ambiance adds to the charm, with attentive servers and a selection of refreshing drinks. While some dishes like the mole enchiladas stand out, others like the fish tacos receive mixed reviews. The restaurant's unique decor and friendly service make it a recommended spot for exploring the area, particularly for events and family gatherings. With its heritage-rich setting and authentic Mexican cuisine, El Adobe promises a memorable dining experience with a touch of nostalgia.
Regular Menu
MEXICAN STYLE CORN ON THE COB
roasted corn on the cob with mayo, chile powder, and cotija cheese
RANCHO ONEILL GUACAMOLE
made fresh tableside
CEVICHE
shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and fresh avocado
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno with fresco salsa estilo Mexicano
QUESADILLA
cheese quesadilla served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream |
SHRIMP EMPANADAS
shrimp, oaxaca cheese, crema fresca, and cilantro aioli sauce
SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, and birria sauce
FLAUTAS
crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
SHORT RIB TAQUITOS
crispy corn tortillas filled with braised short rib, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco
CARNE ASADA SALAD
chopped organic mixed green, carne asada, corn, avocado, heirloom tomato, red onion, watermelon radish, with champagne vinaigrette
CHEESE ENCHILADA SALAD
romaine hearts in cilantro-pepita dressing with two cheese enchiladas topped with sour cream , tomato pepitas and queso fresco
TOSTADA NUEVA
crispy flour shell layered with refried beans, iceberg lettuce, tomato, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, black olives, green onion, and choice of carne asada, grilled chicken, or carnitas
CILANTRO - PEPITA SALAD
chopped romaine tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing topped with tomato, pepitas, and queso fresco
SOUTHWEST CABO SALAD
organic greens tossed in bbq ranch dressing, topped with chicken, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, tomato, queso fresco, and green onion
ENCHILADAS DE CANGREJO
two enchiladas filled with crab, caramlized onion, with roasted habanero cream sauce and cheese
ENCHILADAS DE CAMARON
two enchiladas filled with cheese, shrimp, and pico de gallo, with roasted tomatillo sauce, and guacamole
NCHILADAS DE LONGOSTA
two enchiladas filled with lobster, corn pure, onion, cheese, with achiote pibil sauce, served with cilantrolime white rice and refried black beans
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, roasted tomatillo sauce, cheese, and sour cream
ENCHILADAS POBLANAS
two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, with mole sauce, cheese, and turmeric cream
ENCHILADAS VEGETABLES
two enchiladas filled with zucchini, spinach, corn, tomato and mushroom, ranchera sauce and cheese
CHILE RELLENO ENCHILADA
shredded chicken, cheese, or shredded beef
PORK TAMALE TACO
carne asada, shredded chicken, shredded beef, or potato
CARNE ASADA
marinated carne asada, cheese enchilada, corn tamale, spanish rice, refried beans and guacamole with corn or flour tortillas |
EL ADOBE BURGER
grilled half-pound burger with bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on a brioche bun with french fries
FIVE PEPPER NEW YORK STEAK
oz. seared New York Steak, five pepper brown sauce, bacon, chives, served with chorizo mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables
SALMON A LA BRASA
A salmon topped with achiote pibil sauce and mango-papaya relish, served with cilantro-lime white rice and a roasted chile relleno
SEAFOOD CHILE RELLENO
roasted chile relleno stuffed with scallops, crab, shrimp, mahi mahi, achiote pibil sauce and cheese, served with cilantro-lime white rice
BLACKENED POLLO
grilled blackened chicken breast, topped with papaya-mango relish, served with cilantro-lime white rice and grilled vegetables
CAMARONES AL AJO
six mexican wild caught shrimp with chipotle garlic cream sauce served with a roasted chile relleno, corn tamale and spanish rice
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
served am - pm everyday three eggs on a crispy corn tortilla with red and green sauce, cheese, green onion served with spanish rice and refried beans
EL JEFE PRIME RIB
available Friday-Saturday only traditional prime rib, served with roasted red potatoes, sweet corn tamale, seasonal grilled vegetables, au jus and horseradish cream
MEXICAN STYLE CORN ON THE COB
roasted corn on the cob with mayo, chile powder, and cotija cheese
RANCHO ONEILL GUACAMOLE
made fresh tableside
CEVICHE
shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and fresh avocado
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno with fresco salsa estilo Mexicano
QUESADILLA
cheese quesadilla served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream |
SHRIMP EMPANADAS
shrimp, oaxaca cheese, crema fresca, and cilantro aioli sauce
SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, and birria sauce
FLAUTAS
crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
SHORT RIB TAQUITOS
crispy corn tortillas filled with braised short rib, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco
CHEESE ENCHILADA SALAD
romaine hearts in cilantro-pepita dressing with two cheese enchiladas topped with sour cream , tomato pepitas and queso fresco
CILANTRO - PEPITA SALAD
chopped romaine tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing topped with tomato, pepitas, and queso fresco
SOUTHWEST CABO SALAD
organic greens tossed in bbq ranch dressing, topped with chicken, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, tomato, queso fresco, and green onion and tortilla strips
CHILE RELLENO ENCHILADA
shredded chicken, cheese, or shredded beef
PORK TAMALE TACO
carne asada, shredded chicken, shredded beef, or potato
CRISPY BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
with a medley of fresh berries
AVOCADO BLT
brioche bread served with crispy seasoned fries
THE EARLY BURGER
angus burger, chorizo, bacon, avocado, aged cheddar topped with a fried egg, lettuce and seasoned fries
TEXAS STYLE BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS
roasted pepper sauce, crispy tortillas, carnitas and cheese topped with a fried egg and sour cream served with refried black beans
MEXICAN CHORIZO CON HUEVO
pork chorizo and eggs served with breakfast potatoes and refried black beans
MACHACA CON HUEVO
scrambled eggs, sauteed onions, chilies and shredded beef served with rice and refried beans
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
three eggs on a crispy tortilla with red and green sauce, cheese and green onions served with spanish rice and refried beans
CARNE ASADA CHILAQUILES
eggs any style, mesquite grilled carne asada, refried black beans and El Adobes chilaquiles: a traditional Mexican tortilla dish
CAMARONES AL AJO
six Mexican wild caught shrimp topped with fresh garlic cream sauce served with a mesquite grilled chile relleno, a corn tamale and spanish rice
EL PATRON BREAKFAST BURRITO
prime rib, chorizo, bacon, bell pepper, onions, eggs, cheese with black beans served wet with red and green sauce
EL JEFE SKILLET
tender pieces of carnitas served with two sunny side up eggs, grilled nopales, breakfast potatoes, pico de gallo and guajillo red sauce served with refried black beans and tortillas
EGGS BENEDICT EL ADOBE STYLE"
two crispy sope shells with black beans, corn and roasted poblanos topped with two poached eggs and a chorizo hollandaise sauce
BLACKENED FISH TACOS
two mahi-mahi fish tacos topped with chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, cabbage and queso fresco served with charro beans and spanish rice