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Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge indoor and outdoors - Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano), San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)

4.5
4.5
550 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
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Ysidora pays homage to the Mission's matriarch Ysidora Forster, and invites guests to relax, unwind and indulge in authentic Spanish flavors in a contemporary setting. Enjoy wood fired grilled seafood, hot and cold tapas, local meats and seasonal, locally sourced produce. San Juan Capistrano's moderate climate mimics that of Spain's, making for a perfect match of culinary offerings. The bar offers Spanish wines and Spanish influenced cocktails that honor Spain's olives and legendary gin and tonics.

Parking is Valet only available at main hotel entrance. $10 for first 2 hours with validation, $5 per hour for each subsequent hour. Please call us with any questions.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-5720
  • Website
    https://www.ysidora.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Hernandez
  • Catering
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family. We offer set menus to take the stress out of planning your event; or customize your offerings from Ysidora's Spanish cuisine.
  • Private party facilities
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family.
  • Location
    26907 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real & Del Obispo St.
  • Parking details
    Self Parking is Complimentary when Dining, Valet is $12 every two hours no validation
  • Public transit
    Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea In The Ysidora Lounge

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a curated Afternoon Tea experience to relax and unwind in comfortable Ysidora Lounge. Enjoy homemade scones, tea sandwiches, and pastry delights served with a selection of luxury Tea Forté hand selected teas. $45 per person, valet parking is included.

What 550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

550 Reviews

  1. MelodyB

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful setting but the tile floor makes it a noisy place. The service was very slow, the food was ok but not up to the price level standards. The hamburger seemed like it was made from frozen patties, not handmade. The door to the patio was open so it was chilly inside on a December evening.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had cocktails with tapas then salads with a glass of wine. We asked or fabulous waiter for recommendations. It was perfect and we had a great time!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant ambience wasn’t much except for the bar n fireplace area. But, delicious foods n lovely service!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was of decent quality and the atmosphere + location was great, but the food was overpriced for the amount served.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant food was amazing and location perfect! We ended up purchasing a room for the night and it was perfect

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  6. Holidaydinner

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem that I don’t think everyone knows about!  We chose a selection of tapas and everything we had was wonderful. Our only negative is that our cocktails were very expensive. We ate in the beautiful courtyard while a guitarist played and sang at a perfect dinner volume.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow service. I indicated on my reservation that I was bringing my daughter in for a birthday and no one made her feel special. Took way too long for drinks to be served.

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  8. LillianN

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed in the food. Will not go back again.

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  9. JohnR

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good not great. Nice setting. Nice staff.

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  10. TiffanyP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a later dinner. Sat outside after the live music finished. Inside had a big crowd at the bar and their voices carried. It would have been challenging to have a quiet dinner. Outside was perfect. A bit chilly, so the waiter brought me a blanket. Jeffrey was on top of it and very helpful. He even had us checked in to our hotel while we had dinner. The hotel is attached. The food and drinks were really good. The courtyard looks smaller and more charming in the photos, but it was nice to sit outside on such a nice night. It was warmer earlier. We sat at 9pm and it got cooler. The bar was lively and fun. We were staying there for a weekend wedding.

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  11. MonicaA

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere with delicious food! We will be returning to dine again!

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  12. Luvcho

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time dining at the restaurant so we didn’t know what to expect. The food and service was good but a bit expensive for the value. I did not appreciate paying $10.00 for parking after spending over $250.00 for dinner.

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  13. OCRick

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary. The food selection was excellent along with drinks. The bar is located in the center of the dining area, and makes for loud conversation during happy hour. Once it diminishes, it makes for a romantic setting. Highly recommend

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  14. SherriP

    Orange County

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have the salmon, have the french cut chicken with green mole ... enjoy the fantastic ambiance and wonderful service, but be absolutely sure you don't miss the apple pie! OMGosh, the apple pie ... I'm so craving it right now. What a wonderful experience, all the way around. Thank you Ysidora! See you soon!

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  15. MaryellenM

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was great except the service. Once we got our food no one came back to check on us and it was very difficult to get our check. Had to flag a server down.

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  16. MegA

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was impeccable. We were there for my youngest son's birthday who turned 24. We were also there for the brunch which was absolutely delicious. Every staff member was highly professional and Polished. The food was very delicious, even the valet team was amazing.

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  17. MarcF

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful venue, great food and amazing service.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! We will frequent for sure. Music, kind service, and excellent food!

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  19. DeeBee

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was terrible & overpriced. The hangar steak tasted like cardboard and the chicken was extremely small with just few small overcooked carrots. Service was terrible. Don’t waste your time or money!

    1 person found this helpful

  20. Carlos

    Wilmington

    83 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great bloody mary's, but after that the place fell apart. Where did the server go?? Why were the eggs in the eggs benedict like hard boiled eggs? Did breakfast sit on the warming table until cooked to death? - Sadly disappointed.

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  21. MarcieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice environment. Service was excellent.

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  22. RomeoD

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and stellar service! Very nice ambiance 👌🏻

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  23. Larissa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea service! They did not serve the traditional scones but the desserts and sandwiches were very good. My favorite was the crostini with roasted tomatoes and cheese.

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  24. CraigB

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely. We had a very nice evening. Would have liked our water cooler. It was room temp. Light on the ice in our martinis

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this place. We got the elote + truffle fries, the ribeye, the farm salad + cesar salad, and the short rib. and three desserts. 10/10. would def come back !

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  26. PeterB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for an anniversary dinner, our first visit, will definitely return. Ambience was wonderful, excellent cuisine and service. If you're looking for a great dinner in a beautiful setting, the Inn at Mission SJC is it.

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  27. Guest

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and gorgeous outdoor and indoor setting. Hotel and decor is absolutely beautiful, and fits the mission-style of SJC. The food and service however, is overpriced and subpar, especially the lunch menu. Only recommended if atmosphere is top priority.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. Kiki

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience were good. Service was okay. Drinks were way overpriced and not disclosed when ordering.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. BMarL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They are not ready to accommodate special allergy needs. Short staffing is not an excuse. It is about communication and hospitality. I do not plan to go back there.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Philly

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice authentic mission patio setting with a one man bad for ambience and delicious appetizers. We ate from the app menu and were fully satisfied!

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  31. Elle70

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch so much. Thanks please to Maitre D' Rafael for his kind assistance, and to our waiter Elliot. The $25 two course lunch is a nice deal. We enjoyed the soups and the grilled mahi sandwich was delish. Laurel Samson

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  32. NancyL

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early, 5:45 PM, dinner reservation at the restaurant that is housed in the Marriott Authogrpah property in San Juan Capistrano. We needed an early reservation to enable us to dine leisurely and get to our event at the Mission by 7:30 PM. Service was prompt and pleasant! Unfortunately, two of the items we ordered, a speciality drink and the pork chop entree were not available. That seemed odd since it was so early in the evening, and it would have been nice to know those unavailabilities before we spent time perusing the menu and making our decision. Nevertheless, we made alternative choices, and we enjoyed a delicious meal and so convenient to the Mission. With validation, parking was still $ 10.00, so I would not park at the hotel again.

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  33. pamela99

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails were great, so was carpaccio, but the octopus was overly salty and was cut up like baby food

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  34. TCRM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were staying at the hotel for a quick night away and decided to try the restaurant. The service was earnest but a little green - examples include: The host asking if we’d like to have a drinks menu as he grabbed the food menus to take us to our table (when has anyone not wanted to have a drink with dinner?); bringing our tapas-style appetizers and asking if we wanted plates!; I enquired about the Tomahawk steak, asking what size. The server offered a guess of 12 ounces, I shook my head and suggested it must be a lot more. She did eventually come back and let me know it was 48oz with the bone. Finally they brought us a desert unprompted as I’d indicated my wife and I were celebrating an anniversary on the reservation which was nice - although had they asked we would have ordered an additional desert but they didn’t. When the bill came I was amused to see a $10 charged labelled “birthday desert” but at least once I was able to flag down our server she apologized and immediately corrected it. Food was fine - asked for Tomahawk medium rare and indeed it was although it could have used a few degrees more heat the center part was a little under for a steak like this but I was able to polish it off anyway. We’d ordered squash blossoms small plate but they were oddly prepared and I’d advise giving those a miss.

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  35. AnaC

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very slow service (2hours!) with tasteless salad, dry flavorless chicken and overdone porkchops. It was very disappointing, as it was a birthday dinner that I thought would be really great. Nope! A disservice to Spanish cuisine. Will not return.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Was surprised by the quality of food. Not as described. Was looking forward to more unique and local quality produce & dishes. Things intended to be hot were served lukewarm. Overpriced for quality.

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  37. Diane

    Los Angeles

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience and service were both excellent. We ate outdoors in their courtyard and it was a lovely experience. The food was quite good but not great. We will definitely go back.

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  38. EmeritaG

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfull place to celebrate our 49th anniversary!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the afternoon tea experience. The tea and sweets were delicious but the tea sandwiches were just ok. The wait staff was friendly. Overall good experience. Please not that valet parking is $10 even though when booking through Open Table it says valet parking is included.

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  40. Tora

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely declicious, especially the bacon steak and the elot fries - they had tons of flavor. The dessert was fantastic, both of the specials are worth getting. The churros were wonderful and the custard type specialty had a very delicious and unique taste. The ambience was beautiful, elegant, historic and fun. So much history in San Juan and it's definitely woven into the entire experience. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back and try more tapas dishes!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-5720.

Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano) is rated 4.5 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)

26907 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real & Del Obispo St.
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking is Complimentary when Dining, Valet is $12 every two hours no validation
  • Public transit
    Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ysidora.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-5720
  • Catering
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family. We offer set menus to take the stress out of planning your event; or customize your offerings from Ysidora's Spanish cuisine.
  • Private party facilities
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family.
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