La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Restaurant in Huntington Beach - 807 Adams Ave, USA

1st time. The food was tasty. Ordered the fajitas combo with steak, chicken, and shrimp. It was all tossed together. Arrived sizzling and smokey as it should be but was surprised to see it all tossed together. Immediately, all I saw was the shrimp, onions,bell peppers, and tomatoes. After digging around, we found the meat in small pieces. I get it, food costs are up but that was aaaaalot of onions. Blood Orange margaritas were so good and strong, tortillas soup was a cup, and it was good. Salad was super fresh and crisp. By the taste and consistency of the flan, I would say it's not made in-house, not sure. Beans and rice are good! Guacamole tastes of cumin, lots of it. Chips and salsa were also very good and fresh. Overall, it was a good tasting meal for our 1st time. We enjoyed it, and got full of onions...lol jk 😜

Update: We've been back to this restaurant a few times with extended family and a couple of times following that occasion. Ever since the owner is no longer working shifts to fill in the labor shortage, the service has drastically changed. So have the prices. Let's put it this way-- after a few visits, $23 for two shrimp tacos is absurd... especially since it's basically cabbage and shrimp in a tortilla. I understand inflation, of course, but in this case, why gouge when we're all feeling it? Competitors in the area do not come close to these price points for basically the same things. Anyway combine the outrageous prices with less than acceptable service on three consecutive occasions, I'll go somewhere else. Lost a few stars 🌟 Sorry guys. ---------- Original review: Large property that captures the flavor of Mexico-- and delivers it. The food was great (all sodium restrictions aside because, well, it's Mexican food) Excellent and diverse menu choices. You can tell a great Mexican restaurant often from their salsa... excellent to the point of blowing my diet with the warm chips. (Oh the salt but it goes with the territory) Great seafood entrees. I ordered the shrimp with a light sauce that included mushrooms and olives, which added an interesting twist to the usual. It was perfect except well, too much salt. My son had a two combo plate of a shredded beef taco and chili relleno... good Lord. Looked and smelled delicious and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Triple bypass on a plate. I don't do dairy or meat other than fish so I lived vicariously through that plate of what would be bad news for me if I indulged. Both entrées were delicious. I did indulge in their jalapeño skinny margarita. Fresh lime, but too sweet (no salt of course) My son enjoyed that gorgeous fat slice if cheesecake. Few negatives but I felt sad to discover our server was actually one of the owners of the restaurant who needed to fill in thanks to labor shortages. He was kind, attentive and the food turnaround was very fast. Support your locals and go here rather than some chain. This is good Mexican food, hospitality and an experience that will certainly bring me back.

Worst margaritas ever! I had an allergic reaction to the alcohol they used in the margaritas. The shrimp cocktail was awful. It was half cooked shrimp marinated in tomato sauce. Unfortunate, as I thought the food would be as good as the cute little presentation of the restaurant in atmosphere. Was really disappointed.

I went inside for a small quick bite for myself. Even though my meal cost below $14, the staff treated me like a real valued guest. The green salsa chicken enchiladas were delicious and their complimentary chips and salsa were amazing as well.

Food was incredible and the serving size was enough for lunch the next day. It really was authentic Mexican food. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Atmosphere was perfect for family or a cozy couple in corner booth. It was a great dining experience.

We ordered a fijita. It is by far the wost foid I have ever had. Impossible to chew the meat and swallow it. Never ever going back. Also, the bill was a total rip off. Each Margherita cost $15! We shared a fajita plate, but we stoped eating after we ate about %10 of it. We had one beer cheap beer (that's all they had), and a couple of Margheritas and ended up paying over a $100 for a dinner that, at best, was worh $10.....

Great place for dinner & drinks. The place wasn't busy so that's a plus for us. Big bar seating area with booths and TVs-another plus. We we're attended to quickly by or waitress Rosa. She came by frequently to make sure we were good but gave us time to enjoy our drink & look at the menu. Once we ordered the food came quickly. Rosa was super friendly & sociable. Thank you Rosa for making our time there so enjoyable! See you again soon!

I like the place but the food it’s not good, I think it’s cooked with lard because the taste. My evening was ruined because I was looking forward to get authentic Mexican food, without lard, also the chips where almost stale or probably they didn’t change the oil or where cooked with lard. Definitely never going back. The michelada was good, the place was nice. But the main reason which is the food it’s not good. I hope they change the way they cook because I even feel back writing this.