La Siesta Restaurant

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TheBeachBum

Joined 5 years ago

Good Mexican Food at a Reasonable Price!. Located on El Camino Real at the south end of San Clemente, La Siesta is a local’s favorite to families and surfers alike. A bit on the weathered side, but the food is authentic Mexican style and the salsa is a winner too. They have won the San Clemente Salsa Challenge quite a few times over the years. The service is friendly (many of them are from the same family). They aren't shy about sitting down for a chat if you have the time.

The Mexican food is priced very reasonable. Try a Family Carnitas plate (feeds 4+) or a Baja style fish taco (don’t forget the chips & salsa). Their enchiladas are one of my favorites (Monday night is Enchilada Night). Their tortilla soup can be some of the best you’ll find.

Beer by the bottle or glass only (no pitchers), wine and tequila margaritas. (I would have rated them higher, if they offered pitchers of beer.)

Not formal by any standard, but hey it’s not the Ritz Carlton, just its good Mexican food in a casual setting.

The Mexican food is priced very reasonable. Try a Family Carnitas plate (feeds 4+) or a Baja style fish taco (don’t forget the chips & salsa). Their enchiladas are one of my favorites (Monday night is Enchilada Night). Their tortilla soup can be some of the best you’ll find.

Beer by the bottle or glass only (no pitchers), wine and tequila margaritas. (I would have rated them higher, if they offered pitchers of beer.)

Not formal by any standard, but hey it’s not the Ritz Carlton, just its good Mexican food in a casual setting.