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

$6.00

RANCHO ONEILL GUACAMOLE

made fresh tableside

$14.00

CEVICHE

shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and fresh avocado

$16.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno with fresco salsa estilo Mexicano

$16.00

QUESADILLA

cheese quesadilla served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream |

$10.00

SHRIMP EMPANADAS

shrimp, oaxaca cheese, crema fresca, and cilantro aioli sauce

$16.00

SHORT RIB EMPANADAS

braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, and birria sauce

$16.00

FLAUTAS

crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

$14.00

SHORT RIB TAQUITOS

crispy corn tortillas filled with braised short rib, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco

$16.00

CARNE ASADA SALAD

chopped organic mixed green, carne asada, corn, avocado, heirloom tomato, red onion, watermelon radish, with champagne vinaigrette

$19.00

CHEESE ENCHILADA SALAD

romaine hearts in cilantro-pepita dressing with two cheese enchiladas topped with sour cream , tomato pepitas and queso fresco

$17.00

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

$18.00

CILANTRO - PEPITA SALAD

chopped romaine tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing topped with tomato, pepitas, and queso fresco

$13.00

SOUTHWEST CABO SALAD

organic greens tossed in bbq ranch dressing, topped with chicken, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, tomato, queso fresco, and green onion

$18.00

ENCHILADAS DE CANGREJO

two enchiladas filled with crab, caramlized onion, with roasted habanero cream sauce and cheese

$24.00

ENCHILADAS DE CAMARON

two enchiladas filled with cheese, shrimp, and pico de gallo, with roasted tomatillo sauce, and guacamole

$22.00

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

$28.00

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, roasted tomatillo sauce, cheese, and sour cream

$19.00

ENCHILADAS POBLANAS

two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, with mole sauce, cheese, and turmeric cream

$19.00

ENCHILADAS VEGETABLES

two enchiladas filled with zucchini, spinach, corn, tomato and mushroom, ranchera sauce and cheese

$17.00

CHILE RELLENO ENCHILADA

shredded chicken, cheese, or shredded beef

$15.00

PORK TAMALE TACO

carne asada, shredded chicken, shredded beef, or potato

$15.00

CARNE ASADA

marinated carne asada, cheese enchilada, corn tamale, spanish rice, refried beans and guacamole with corn or flour tortillas |

$28.00

EL ADOBE BURGER

grilled half-pound burger with bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on a brioche bun with french fries

$19.00

FIVE PEPPER NEW YORK STEAK

oz. seared New York Steak, five pepper brown sauce, bacon, chives, served with chorizo mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables

$42.00

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

$28.00

SEAFOOD CHILE RELLENO

roasted chile relleno stuffed with scallops, crab, shrimp, mahi mahi, achiote pibil sauce and cheese, served with cilantro-lime white rice

$28.00

BLACKENED POLLO

grilled blackened chicken breast, topped with papaya-mango relish, served with cilantro-lime white rice and grilled vegetables

$25.00

CAMARONES AL AJO

six mexican wild caught shrimp with chipotle garlic cream sauce served with a roasted chile relleno, corn tamale and spanish rice

$32.00

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

$16.00

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

$32.00

MEXICAN STYLE CORN ON THE COB

roasted corn on the cob with mayo, chile powder, and cotija cheese

$6.00

RANCHO ONEILL GUACAMOLE

made fresh tableside

$14.00

CEVICHE

shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and fresh avocado

$16.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno with fresco salsa estilo Mexicano

$16.00

QUESADILLA

cheese quesadilla served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream |

$10.00

SHRIMP EMPANADAS

shrimp, oaxaca cheese, crema fresca, and cilantro aioli sauce

$16.00

SHORT RIB EMPANADAS

braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, and birria sauce

$16.00

FLAUTAS

crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

$14.00

SHORT RIB TAQUITOS

crispy corn tortillas filled with braised short rib, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco

$16.00

CHEESE ENCHILADA SALAD

romaine hearts in cilantro-pepita dressing with two cheese enchiladas topped with sour cream , tomato pepitas and queso fresco

$16.00

CILANTRO - PEPITA SALAD

chopped romaine tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing topped with tomato, pepitas, and queso fresco

$13.00

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

$17.00

CHILE RELLENO ENCHILADA

shredded chicken, cheese, or shredded beef

$15.00

PORK TAMALE TACO

carne asada, shredded chicken, shredded beef, or potato

$15.00

CRISPY BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

with a medley of fresh berries

$12.00

AVOCADO BLT

brioche bread served with crispy seasoned fries

$14.00

THE EARLY BURGER

angus burger, chorizo, bacon, avocado, aged cheddar topped with a fried egg, lettuce and seasoned fries

$18.00

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

$16.00

MEXICAN CHORIZO CON HUEVO

pork chorizo and eggs served with breakfast potatoes and refried black beans

$16.00

MACHACA CON HUEVO

scrambled eggs, sauteed onions, chilies and shredded beef served with rice and refried beans

$16.00

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

three eggs on a crispy tortilla with red and green sauce, cheese and green onions served with spanish rice and refried beans

$16.00

CARNE ASADA CHILAQUILES

eggs any style, mesquite grilled carne asada, refried black beans and El Adobes chilaquiles: a traditional Mexican tortilla dish

$26.00

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

$32.00

EL PATRON BREAKFAST BURRITO

prime rib, chorizo, bacon, bell pepper, onions, eggs, cheese with black beans served wet with red and green sauce

$18.00

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

$19.00

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

$18.00

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

$20.00

Sunday Brunch Menu