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Hacienda on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Hacienda on the Lake

4.4
4.4
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Hacienda on the Lake offers festive Mexican cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. With its location right on Lake Mission Viejo, it has spectacular views that can be enjoyed from the outdoor seating area and an extensive menu that features appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, grilled entrees and chef specials.

Cinco De Mayo, Mothers Day and Fathers Day we only offer a Limited Menu.

Catering services make it easy and convenient to plan business functions, birthday parties or other special occasions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 215-7313
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hacienda on the Lake offers a "stunning" view and "impeccable" customer service, creating an inviting atmosphere with its "wonderful Spanish vibe." Guests enjoy the outdoor dining by the lake and "fabulous margaritas." Highlights include the tortilla soup and fajitas, with many praising the "amazing" food and "excellent" service.

145 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and on the Mission Viejo Lake! Great ambience

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  2. Jack

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the view by the lake was fantastic, but we regret coming here on Valentine’s Day. They were understaffed and incredibly slow, and had a special menu just for Valentine’s Day with fewer dishes and higher pricing. I suppose it shouldn’t be too surprising because it was Valentine’s Day and Friday night, but I expected better based on previous reviews. We had to wait a long time just to check in, and a long time to order. My wife’s steak plate was $6 dollars more expensive than their usual menu and my chicken fajitas plate was $10 more expensive than their usual menu. Just because it was Valentine’s Day. Drinks were regular price. Juan was amazing and did his best despite staffing issues, he and the food were the best part. I think we would try this place again, but never on the weekend and especially never on a holiday. Probably best to come on a Wednesday afternoon or something.

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  3. JeffW

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is amazing, the restaurant is nice, great owner with vision. The server was really slow, foood was good.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, fully met expectations. Service a little slow but it was Valentine’s Day.

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  5. Jackson

    Unspecified

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The cheapest item on the menu was 40dollars for two mid tacos

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Allison

    VIP

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. We went for Taco Tuesday for the first time and when we arrived, they gave us regular menus. We asked for the taco menus from the server and she grabbed them for us. She didn't smile much and was not that friendly. One person in our party asked for the cheese to be removed from his taco and yet, there was cheese on his taco when it arrived. Just to clarify this was not our first time at this restaurant, but our first time doing the Taco Tuesday. Although the food was good and came out right away, I think the customer service could be improved.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jessica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fun & delicious brunch with our children. It was so cute watching all the ducks. Our favorites are the tortilla soup & fajitas.

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  8. Kim

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table by the water watching the boat parade!

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  9. VESCO

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place. The personnel was great. Good food. Nice seating outside. Recommended.

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  10. George

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was OK but not great. View and atmosphere are the reasons we go there periodically.

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FAQs

Hacienda on the Lake does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hacienda on the Lake also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 215-7313.

Hacienda on the Lake is rated 4.4 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hacienda on the Lake

27792 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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