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Orange County - La Capilla Mexican restaurant
5.3

La Capilla Mexican

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Bland taste mars creativity

La Capilla Mexican seems to have missed the mark on culinary creativity, offering an uninspired menu that is hard to differentiate from hundreds of other Mexican eateries. The underwhelming food, described as commonplace at best, lacks vibrancy in terms of taste, many diners finding the dishes drab and disappointing. To pile onto the pile of off-putting characteristics, various dishes were embarrassingly non-fresh, tainted by stale or off-taste ingredients.

  • Large Portions

    Frequent mentions of generous, huge, and ample portions throughout reviews.

  • Okay Variety

    Menu offers ample portions but lacks attention to detail, style.

  • Low Quality

    Complaints of stale, non-fresh, and bad tasting ingredients in various dishes.

Top 3 dishes at La Capilla Mexican

  1. 1

    Chili Relleno Combo Plate 🏆

    Hefty plate, bursting with cheese, described as very tasty and good.

    Chili Relleno Combo Plate dish
  2. 2

    Enchilada a la Carte

    Huge portion, cheese galore, paired nicely with sides, and well-liked flavor.

    Enchilada a la Carte dish
  3. 3

    Carne con Chile Verde

    Customers rave about its amazing, to-die-for taste.

    Carne con Chile Verde dish

Vibe: Dated decor ruins ambiance

The ambiance is far from inviting and falls flat on the elements vital for a great dining environment. Cramped interiors add to the discomfort of an already dated and dark space. The setting is far from ideal for date nights with the racket from the rowdy crowd drowning out intimate conversations. The only saving grace is a lively buzz that often graces weekends.

  • Great Buzz

    Lively atmosphere; packed with waiting crowds on weekends, full parking.

  • Okay Drinks

    Average drink experiences noted, with both positives and negatives.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Outdated, dark, and cramped space lowers the quality of the ambiance.

Perks: Parking woes but attentive service

Perks at La Capilla Mexican are a mixed bag. The major annoyance seems to be the lack of ample parking, with diners often left wandering in search for a convenient spot. Moreover, vegetarians are left wanting for better choices, and large groups potentially disillusioned with the inability to make reservations. The silver lining, however, lies in the staff's diligent service – their attentiveness and speed provide some level of customer satisfaction.

  • Okay Service

    Service quality varies; sometimes attentive and fast, other times slow or average.

  • Bad For Groups

    Inability to make reservations for a large party left long-time customers upset.