Reviews for Hacienda On The Lake in Mission Viejo, CA
We went there as part of an anniversary party. The food was delicious, we had about 75 people in our party & the staff was... exceptional awesome & did an excellent job keeping chips, salsa & drinks filled, as well as soon as you were done with yourfood, they were there to pick up your plate. I'd give them 100 stars if it were available. If it wasn't like a 2 1/2 hour driveto get there, I'd go back in a heart beat. If your close to them GO VISIT THEM. Read more
Thought it started off okay. We were a group of three and relatively of darker skin (we're hispanic). We had a nice attendant at... first, which got switched to another. She was also nice, but the server, didn't get her name, didn't give us napkins until weasked after we finished eating and even then gave us what seemed like paper towels from the bathroom (two of us had gone to thebathroom earlier. For comparison, one of our group members noticed she gave another large group of (lighter skinned/seeminglywhite) adolescents at the table right next to us normal napkins right when they got served and was very attentive to othertables (including the one above). We were going to brush it off, but at looking at the bill, she failed to mention the detailsof the Taco Tuesday combo (drinks were not a part of it, but charged separate) and charged us a large tip, essentially 8%(7.75%) for basically discrimantory and neglecting service :/ without asking us about it. We had to wait a long while to get ourbill too... Hoping it was just that blonde server; we were seated outside right by a large plant, which blocked our view ofthe lake/scenery as well, so couldn't enjoy that. Another tip: the paper plates didn't help immerse ourselves into theexperience. Read more
Discovered this restaurant during the depths of the pandemic. I had them door-dashed when the restaurants were all shut down. I... had ordered the Chile Verde plate and the meat was extremely moist and the sauce was really flavorful, even for having beendelivered. I thought if it was this delicious delivered, I wonder how good it would be at the restaurant? I absolutely loved allthe food and was eager to try them fresh once restaurants opened up again. My husband and I finally got around to eating at therestaurant and it was even better fresh! The guacamole was freshly made and so good. The rice was perfectly seasoned and fluffy.The meat was extremely tender, moist, and well seasoned. Read more
Beautiful setting - not so friendly staff the day we went - Cinco De Mayo - I have gone to what is this location for over 28... years but it has been over 6 months since I have been here . I decided to take my mom out for a Bloody Mary and myself for whatelse a Margarita- the bartender helped us but was not friendly that day , possibly due to him having to help us and make drinks, ok I get it . He made my moms B- Mary it was so dark and the amount of pepper on the bottom was as if he spilled the Bottle onit - ok send it back. It’s a Mexican restaurant, get a Margarita, she did and it was delicious- she was happy , now if only hehe could crack a smile or just be nice. The rest of the staff was running around as if it was really busy but it wasn’t yet,it was 4:30 by the time we left - I’m sure they had a full house later that evening . As fit atmosphere it’s 100, I love it. The view of Mission Viejo lake is breath taking - you have indoor outdoor seating - they offer different levels in therestaurant, the lowest has little huts down the stairs best Lake view , then higher up were we sat , great view next to bar andrestaurant, walker - wheel chair friendly , They have the big bar inside , still open air , an indoor restaurant area forparties , this place is amazing . Taco Tuesday is the best - I have to come back for this soon . You must check it out youwon’t be sorry . Hopefully the bartender was just tired that day . Read more
This is the place to go if you want a nice view and atmosphere. Dined here recently with a group for the Mother's Day brunch... 2022. Some of the meal entrees we enjoyed were Carnitas and Spinach and Mushroom omelette. The food and service was good on thisbusy Sunday early afternoon. My entree with a glass of Champagne came to $29, pre tax & tip. Read more
What a great view to be right on the lake. Food was great and staff was friendly, not pushy and took care of us very well. Food... was great. Read more
Atmosphere / Customer Service are 5 star. There were 9 people in my party and all the staff who took care of us were... outstanding. So why the 4 star rating? I had the pleasure of eating at two different Mexican restaurants in three days. Haciendaon the Lake in Mission Viejo was the second. The Lake view was beautiful, the Service was great, but the food did not come closeto what I have experienced in other Mexican restaurants. Chips were thick, almost felt stale - 2.0 Salsa okay - 3.5 Guacamoleokay, portion small - 3.5 Beans anemic, bland - 2.0 Rice okay 3.0 Carnitas - Taste 4.0, portion small One person had tacos andthe shells were so hard he couldn't eat them. I would recommend for the Atmosphere and Service. Read more
The location is great, they have a big patio so you will have a lake view while you are eating. We went there for Taco Tuesday,... so you need to order a beverage to get Taco Tuesday. We had Fajita as well, the portion of the Fajita was too small compared tothe other Mexican restaurants. And only 3 Beers on draft, which was disappointing. Read more