Olamendi's Mexican Restaurant

Amaya Wehner Sat May 20 2023

Service

The restaurant offers a wide-ranging panoramic view of the Pacific Coast Highway from Capistrano Beach to Catalina island. It has been serving popular dishes for years, including those of former US presidents and families. The decor is colorful and decorated with dias de los Martes themes. Visitors can enjoy margarita cocktails served at the full bar, which includes an organic tequila hibiscus.

Christian Thu May 18 2023

Service

We had a terrible meal here, but we were in need of tamales. They are not typical Mexican dishes and the shrimp enchilada is nothing but dry and chewy. The tortilla was too rough, and they didn't even have enough masa to wrap it perfectly.

Kaci Mueller Thu May 11 2023

Service

My elderly mother, who is disabled, and I went to San Clemente for shopping. We visited Olamendi's, a restaurant our family has been frequenting for over two decades. Claudia informed us that we would be charged if we shared the cost of eating together but we were told to order separate plates. However, we still had to use one plate instead.

Fabian Tue Apr 25 2023

Service

I didn't find the food enjoyable, and the ambiance was unusual. The staff did not seem to be very welcoming during our visit, even though we were limited to two tables due to Nixon's popularity. Additionally, the restaurant isn'T as bad as it should have been.

Rachel Haley Wed Apr 12 2023

Vibe

Despite the poor quality of service, the salsa and chips were disappointing. I went for the chicken quesadillo, which was okay but not very good considering its price tag from a taco shop that was half the cost.

Jamie Abernathy Sat Apr 08 2023

Vibe

The small-scale service and decor at this restaurant are unappealing, while the cost of the second basket of chips is often exorbitant. I'm not impressed with the overall experience. My husband didn't arrive for our meal before we were asked to refill the other tables -- there must have been some miscommunication with my waitress - but she was right.

Jamie Abernathy Sun Apr 02 2023

Menu

They didn't care much about the food, especially the enchilada sauce that was similar to spaghetti sauce. The lack of party-friendly amenities and staff made it difficult to manage the bill with their technology. Their service is also disappointing.

Neva Fri Mar 17 2023

Value

Olamendis has been our second visit, and we were pleasantly surprised with the friendly atmosphere. The staff was helpful and the food was delicious. We plan to return next time when we arrive in town.

Amaya Wehner Tue Jan 17 2023

Value

It was okay with the Mexican service and overall experience, but our food was mediocre in about half an hour. The location and ambiance are excellent, and the view from the top is spotless.

Christian Mon Jan 16 2023

Service

Upon arriving at our hotel, we were pleased with the lively atmosphere and the good quality of the margaritas. The food and service were also tasty, and my son enjoyed a large serving of chips. I particularly like the spicy salsa and big plates; they were situated right next to our room and not too far from where everyone else was busy until after 6 pm!