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Chef Pratt brings his culinary prowess to San Juan Capistrano with Finca. At Finca, he aspires to elevate the burger experience in Orange County, using in-house dry-aged meats cooked over a wood fire. The menu proudly features daily-harvested vegetables sourced from local farms. Embracing San Juan Capistrano’s rich history, Finca also highlights Tequila, Mezcal, Alta, and Baja California Wines, embodying an Early California concept.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 31888 Paseo Adelanto #120, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 388-8899
Website: https://finca-sjc.com/
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Reviews
Liliana Aguayo
This was my first time trying this restaurant in Rodeo, and it was amazing. I stopped by on a weekday for lunch and left with a full, happy belly. What stood out
was the fresh, made-to-order dishes. Everything feels prepared to order with top-quality ingredients. The chef offers an authentic Mexican and Spanish-inspired menu, so you can taste the care in every dish. Highly recommend Zucchini blossom tempura, Light, crisp, and full of flavor. For cocktails try the Tepache Punch is refreshing and well-balanced. I swapped mezcal for tequila (not a mezcal person), and it worked nicely with the food. The sandwiches are good for sharing as an appetizer, and there are plenty of options to suit different tastes. Kid-friendly option since they don’t have a dedicated kids menu is the quesadillas with handmade tortillas are a solid choice for little ones. Prices run on the higher end, but the quality and attention to detail make it worth it. The wine list features imports from various Mexican wineries, which adds a nice regional touch to the meal. I plan to go back soon. Overall, great food, crafted with care, great ambiance and a solid addition to Rodeo’s dining scene.
… morewas the fresh, made-to-order dishes. Everything feels prepared to order with top-quality ingredients. The chef offers an authentic Mexican and Spanish-inspired menu, so you can taste the care in every dish. Highly recommend Zucchini blossom tempura, Light, crisp, and full of flavor. For cocktails try the Tepache Punch is refreshing and well-balanced. I swapped mezcal for tequila (not a mezcal person), and it worked nicely with the food. The sandwiches are good for sharing as an appetizer, and there are plenty of options to suit different tastes. Kid-friendly option since they don’t have a dedicated kids menu is the quesadillas with handmade tortillas are a solid choice for little ones. Prices run on the higher end, but the quality and attention to detail make it worth it. The wine list features imports from various Mexican wineries, which adds a nice regional touch to the meal. I plan to go back soon. Overall, great food, crafted with care, great ambiance and a solid addition to Rodeo’s dining scene.
TheBestNathan
Finca is such a hidden gem. The food is full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Everything we ordered was fresh and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. It’s the perfect spot for date night or a nice dinner with friends. Definitely coming back!
… moreTravis Pointer
One of the best burgers I have ever had. We got the Finca burger with fries. The wood fired burger was cooked perfectly, juicy and full of flavor with a slick slice of bacon. Also used a really nice brioche bun. The burger to bun ratio was spot on.
We also tried the broccolini and artichoke which were great. Fries were also freshly cut and cooked and seasoned perfectly.
This place won’t disappoint!!! We will be back!
… moreWe also tried the broccolini and artichoke which were great. Fries were also freshly cut and cooked and seasoned perfectly.
This place won’t disappoint!!! We will be back!
Linsight
Finca is a great choice for lunch or dinner if you are visiting the Marketplace! We shared the coop sandwich (juicy chicken with grilled peaches, thick cut bacon and slaw), hand cut seasoned fries with a trio of dips, and grilled broccolini from a local regenerative farm – The Ecology Center. We also ordered the cowboy burger which came with an 8oz. patty and pulled pork.
The atmosphere is nice as well – outdoor seating was comfortable and chill.
I also have to shout out the staff who saw that forgot my purse at our table and graciously held it until I realized an hour later Please give this place a try!
… moreThe atmosphere is nice as well – outdoor seating was comfortable and chill.
I also have to shout out the staff who saw that forgot my purse at our table and graciously held it until I realized an hour later Please give this place a try!
Meredith Chase
We were super excited to try this new (to us) spot at the River Street Market. We definitely loved the use of regenerative farming produce and local meats for their dishes. All the food served was tasty. We especially liked the new potatoes in this amazing curry sauce. I want a bottle of that stuff to use at home! IMO, it should be on a burger! The flavor of the burger was very good—obvious that it’s high quality beef.
The main challenge I had with our dinner tonight and the reason for just a three star rating had to do with the service. It’s a Tuesday evening at 7:30pm…so pretty slow. A large party was beginning to clear out and the inside had only one person seated. The patio was full but it’s not huge. The server we first had introduced himself and explained the menu sections—these things are to share, these things are too small to be main dishes, these things don’t come with sides so make sure to get a side—and then he never came back to our table. In fact, it took such a long time sitting waiting for him to come back and take our drink order that someone else kindly took the order—and then it took even longer for the drinks to arrive to the table. At that point it became apparent that our first server wasn’t our server anymore. We then put in our order and waited a long time again for just two burgers and potatoes. My husband’s burger was supposed to be a medium rare and it was barely any pink. We didn’t want to wait again, so he decided it was fine. The other strange element about the wait staff was how they kind of just walked around but weren’t doing anything—there were a lot of wait staff for a relatively quiet night but weren’t especially busy with assisting customers or doing much of anything other than the two who were resetting an area of the restaurant after the big party left—something they probably could have waited to do since it meant moving large tables and chairs all over the place. They made no apologies for delays. (Makes me think delays are typical?) No offers of sauces or sides or water refills (we had to move our glasses to the edge of the table to be noticed). Maybe they had an off night and what we experienced was unusual, but it was really bizarre. Maybe they’re trained to only focus on their own tables’ needs? And since we were in no man’s land, we were mildly ignored? Not really sure.
I like the menu. I like the whole concept. The food is really good. I just would appreciate a step up in customer service for the price point. I paid $18 for a very small glass of wine, $22 for a burger without sides, and $16 for the new potatoes sharing side. That calls for better customer service and much more of a focus on training your staff with intentionality in my opinion.
… moreThe main challenge I had with our dinner tonight and the reason for just a three star rating had to do with the service. It’s a Tuesday evening at 7:30pm…so pretty slow. A large party was beginning to clear out and the inside had only one person seated. The patio was full but it’s not huge. The server we first had introduced himself and explained the menu sections—these things are to share, these things are too small to be main dishes, these things don’t come with sides so make sure to get a side—and then he never came back to our table. In fact, it took such a long time sitting waiting for him to come back and take our drink order that someone else kindly took the order—and then it took even longer for the drinks to arrive to the table. At that point it became apparent that our first server wasn’t our server anymore. We then put in our order and waited a long time again for just two burgers and potatoes. My husband’s burger was supposed to be a medium rare and it was barely any pink. We didn’t want to wait again, so he decided it was fine. The other strange element about the wait staff was how they kind of just walked around but weren’t doing anything—there were a lot of wait staff for a relatively quiet night but weren’t especially busy with assisting customers or doing much of anything other than the two who were resetting an area of the restaurant after the big party left—something they probably could have waited to do since it meant moving large tables and chairs all over the place. They made no apologies for delays. (Makes me think delays are typical?) No offers of sauces or sides or water refills (we had to move our glasses to the edge of the table to be noticed). Maybe they had an off night and what we experienced was unusual, but it was really bizarre. Maybe they’re trained to only focus on their own tables’ needs? And since we were in no man’s land, we were mildly ignored? Not really sure.
I like the menu. I like the whole concept. The food is really good. I just would appreciate a step up in customer service for the price point. I paid $18 for a very small glass of wine, $22 for a burger without sides, and $16 for the new potatoes sharing side. That calls for better customer service and much more of a focus on training your staff with intentionality in my opinion.
Todd Creager
Very disappointed and mixed Review.
The Bad.
An $18 “old-fashioned” using tequila(?). No bueno. The worst part? The glass was 1/4 full, by the time they put in the massive ice cube, the glass was HALF full. Ridiculous and greedy. Didn’t look or taste like an Old-Fashioned. Putting an orange peel in a glass doesn’t make it an Old-Fashioned-call it something else. Tasteless and nothing like an Old-Fashioned. Had the Tri-Tip sandwich. Horrible. Whatever kind of meat they used, it wasn’t cooked. Could hardly taste the seedy mustard (not mentioned on menu) or the blue cheese. Chunks of meat to large so when you bit into the sandwich, the whole thing fell apart. Just Gross.
The Good
Slow Roasted Butternut Squash. Nice location. Outdoor seating with fire pits.
Need a better Chef and a more accurate menu. And quit the bullshit 1/4 pours with a massive ice cube to fill the glass. Won’t go back for that reason alone. $18 for an ice cube. Insulting.
… moreThe Bad.
An $18 “old-fashioned” using tequila(?). No bueno. The worst part? The glass was 1/4 full, by the time they put in the massive ice cube, the glass was HALF full. Ridiculous and greedy. Didn’t look or taste like an Old-Fashioned. Putting an orange peel in a glass doesn’t make it an Old-Fashioned-call it something else. Tasteless and nothing like an Old-Fashioned. Had the Tri-Tip sandwich. Horrible. Whatever kind of meat they used, it wasn’t cooked. Could hardly taste the seedy mustard (not mentioned on menu) or the blue cheese. Chunks of meat to large so when you bit into the sandwich, the whole thing fell apart. Just Gross.
The Good
Slow Roasted Butternut Squash. Nice location. Outdoor seating with fire pits.
Need a better Chef and a more accurate menu. And quit the bullshit 1/4 pours with a massive ice cube to fill the glass. Won’t go back for that reason alone. $18 for an ice cube. Insulting.
Corey Perez
We stopped in to peak at the menu and the host gave us a whole rundown of the menu, the restaurant, and what they’re known for. We were sold right away. Love the vibe, the staff super friendly, personable, fun, and knowledgeable honest of what their favorite menu items are. Shoutout to Lexi and everyone that we interacted with. Friendly service is kind of rare these days but not here. Meat, salads, and fries were so good. Looking forward to coming back.
… moreRob Ladd
We came here yesterday evening for an early Mothers Day. We ordered the a starter which is brand new and I don’t recall the full name. It was an asparagus dish with prosciutto and a purée. It was absolutely outstanding!! I was hoping I could have a full course of that. I thought it would be amazing with a pasta. A must try!!
We also ordered the whole fish catch of the day. That was also really good. Cooked perfectly. My only gripe would be the fish wasn’t seasoned much and was a bit bland. It did have some toppings but not enough. Still a really nice fish.
And we lastly ordered 2 burgers, a Finca and a three stars. I had the three stars and the fig jam that was accompanied in the burger was outstanding. The Finca I didn’t try but I was told was very good.
All in all the meal was very good. The ambience outside is very vibey and such a cool place to try. Great date night spot!
We will be back for sure!!
… moreWe also ordered the whole fish catch of the day. That was also really good. Cooked perfectly. My only gripe would be the fish wasn’t seasoned much and was a bit bland. It did have some toppings but not enough. Still a really nice fish.
And we lastly ordered 2 burgers, a Finca and a three stars. I had the three stars and the fig jam that was accompanied in the burger was outstanding. The Finca I didn’t try but I was told was very good.
All in all the meal was very good. The ambience outside is very vibey and such a cool place to try. Great date night spot!
We will be back for sure!!
Jacob Robinson
Great service and the restaurant is a nice vibe in the middle of the River Street Market, a great date night location. We got the 3 stars and Vaquero burgers. The meat itself is delicious and the toppings are great quality. A couple of suggestions: on the 3 stars, I would get it without the fig jam. It’s overpowering sweetness and flavor left me wondering what the mushrooms, cheese, and other sauces tasted like. The fries are delicious and the ranch is really rich and creamy. I wasn’t a big fan of the special ketchup. I’d prefer some more interesting aoili sauces to dip my fries, but maybe that’s just me. I’ll probably go again sometime so I can try the 3 stars without the fig jam.
… moreRobert Paul
Stopped by for lunch on a random Wednesday. The food was excellent. I had a $24 smash burger and my girlfriend had an $18 beet salad. Atmosphere is fun with nice views.
So why the Low rating? Simply put, price!
The $24 Smashburger comes with a “pickle spear”, no fries. The “shareable” side of fries is $14. I’m not sure on what Planet $14 for french fries makes sense, but no Planet I’ve visited lately. I’m no math major, but had I wanted fries with my burger that would’ve come to $39 plus tax (7.75%) and a 20% tip would have brought the total to $50 for a burger and french fries.
This is a simple fix raise the price of the burger by two or three dollars and give Patrons fries with their burger. It would still be very expensive for a burger and fries but at least it would be considered a meal.
Our bill with tip for a burger and a salad that contained no protein was $55. Hardly a bargain buy even by California standards.
… moreSo why the Low rating? Simply put, price!
The $24 Smashburger comes with a “pickle spear”, no fries. The “shareable” side of fries is $14. I’m not sure on what Planet $14 for french fries makes sense, but no Planet I’ve visited lately. I’m no math major, but had I wanted fries with my burger that would’ve come to $39 plus tax (7.75%) and a 20% tip would have brought the total to $50 for a burger and french fries.
This is a simple fix raise the price of the burger by two or three dollars and give Patrons fries with their burger. It would still be very expensive for a burger and fries but at least it would be considered a meal.
Our bill with tip for a burger and a salad that contained no protein was $55. Hardly a bargain buy even by California standards.