El Adobe de Capistrano

I am so happy we chose this location for our ceremony and reception. It turned out beautiful and we plan to dine here every year for anniversary. The El Adobe staff was so nice and friendly and made sure my hubby and I were taken care of on our special day. As far as decor, we had a lot of little extras we wanted to incorporate, and El Adobe was very accommodating with everything. Stacey, the events manager, was great to work with and was always very responsive. The roof opening up during our first dance was the icing on the cake and I have seriously lost count of the amount of people that have told us how much they loved that detail. A lot of our guests have also told us how much they loved the food. We were a little worried because we only served one choice (top sirloin a la tu with chimichurri sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables), instead of letting our guests choose, but we've heard nothing but rave reviews, even from picky eaters! We also opted for a sangria fountain which was a big hit with everyone. I highly recommend El Adobe; we would not have changed a thing!

I can't say enough wonderful things about working with El Adobe! Wow! I felt so comfortable with their wedding planner, Stacey, who has done countless weddings. She is super helpful if you want help in making decisions and getting advice and is very personable. The staff was wonderful on the day of the wedding, I had complements from my guests! One of the things that stood out was that appetizers came out immediately and promptly following the ceremony for all the hungry guests to feel at home. I had the ceremony there which was very intimate and beautiful. There is not room for the bride to wait is, is the only downer, but I just rented a limo anyway and waited in there with my friends before I walked in. There was a convenient door for me to sneak into. The food was over the top wonderful and everyone seemed to enjoy it, the variety left something for everyone! The glass ceiling literally opens up during the first dance to the open night sky which was so romantic! Overall I am so pleased I chose El Adobe and I would do it again!

The el Adobe was amazing!! Stacey was awesome in helping with every step of the way. Thank you for all your help Stacey. They worked with us on so many little things. The seating chart was changed a few times. When my now husband and I went for the tasting they were so accommodating. Allowed us to try almost everything we wanted and at a last minute request. We had the ceremony outside in the garden. It was very pretty at 6:30 PM with all the lights lit up. Yes, it was very dark on November 6th ... first day of day lights savings. I did not know that until it was to late. But frankly it was so pretty because i had candles lighting everything up plus the lights in the trees. I had 145 guest, room for the cake, name tag and gift tables, the DJ, a table with the chocolate fountain, photo booth and a cartoonist all inside with room to dance and move!!! I did not feel crowded at all. Im glad everything fit so nicely because it was a little chilly on a fun November night. :) And when the roof opened that was amazing!!! It was a very cool first dance!!! :)

Stacey and the team at El Adobe were spectacular! I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with El Adobe. Stacey made the entire planning process so enjoyable and accommodated our many requests. She was extremely organized, flexible and helpful in every way possible. She worked hard along side our vendors to create our dream wedding. She and her staff were very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure everyone at the wedding was well taken care of. Our guests cannot stop raving about the beautiful setting, amazing staff and delicious food. Many of them have already gone back for dinner since they had such a great experience at our wedding. We cannot thank Stacey, Luis and the rest of the amazing El Adobe team enough for such an incredible night! They truly are the best!

We had our reception at El Adobe and could not be happier with the way our wedding turned out. Everyone who attended raved about how much fun they had and it was just perfect. Stacey is very responsive and very professional. The food and service were great. We didn't have any major hiccups and the night went just as planned. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding.

We would highly recommend El Adobe to anyone who is looking for a great reception venue. The staff is very professional and easy to work with, and the venue is beautiful. The food is delicious and abundant, and all our guests (as well as us, the bride and groom) LOVED this venue.

We worked with Stacey at El Adobe to plan our wedding. She was very easy-going and flexible with us from the beginning. Stacey made us feel very confident that we would be pleased with our big night and we really were. We had a wonderful wedding there. I loved our ceremony with twinkle lights and candles outside in the garden. It was very beautiful, with the stained glass all lit up. The food was amazing, we opted to go with mexican food, the most expensive buffet package and open bar. Our guests had a great time and we got lots of compliments on the experience, food and how intimate the wedding was. I wouldn't change a thing about our Wedding and Reception at the El Adobe. Thanks again to Stacey!

We could not have chosen a better place to have our Wedding Reception! The food was definitely a hit (we got the deluxe fajitas option with choice of tamale....delicious!! and it was served with two salads of your choice plus guacomole/salsa/chips/sour cream bar...and our cocktail hour food was phenomenal as well....mexican cheese sticks with crunched up red and green mexican tortilla chips around them!!, chichen empanadas and authentic taquitos!!, and one of the last two was served with the best mole sauce we have ever tried!!!)! Thankfully it wasn't raining, and during our dance together, we were able to have the ceiling slide open .... dancing under the stars.....some guests didn't know about it so it was cool that it brought them excitement! We also made a video and used El Adobe's LCD Projector )which rolls back up when you are done using it for the evening). Dancing also worked out more than perfect...I think we approximately had 130 people show up and there was plenty of room to dance and our band had more than plenty of room to work with for setting up their equipment too!! Our day would not have been more perfect if it wasn't for the help and service of El Adobe! El Adobe thank you so much for all you did to make our day so perfect and special!!

We knew this was our site when we walked in together! El Adobe is elegent, but not pricey. Beautiful and rustic and everything I had dreamed of in a wedding location!

I feel in love with this place as soon as I walked in. Everything about it is just wonderful, the food tastes great. They are very nice and welcoming, Stacey is awesome and works around your budget as much as she can. The area it's self is also great. The only one thing - I would have to say (if you need to know the cons) is the location and drive. You tend to hit traffic going this way but who cares :)

This place and Stacey were great! We were definitely on a budget, but wanted to do a few untraditional things and the wedding and reception, and Stacey definitely made it work. All my family and friends had a great time, as did we!

The best parts were
1) the food!!! SOOO good and we had the ice cream dessert ... fresh fruit and tons of toppings!!
2) the ceiling opening during the first dance, all our guests thought that was the coolest thing
3) Stacey was so prompt at answering all my emails and questions. She totally helped me to be at ease and I knew I could trust her to run things during the day!

It's a great place for the price!

I am really glad I chose this venue for both ceremony and reception because everything turned out just perfect. The team at El Adobe are very easy to work with and they are willing to accommodate your every need. Also, great food and service!

Love Love Love El Adobe!! My husband and I had the time of our lives at our wedding! El adobe was absolutley perfect!! Stacey is the coordinator and she is really great. She takes care of everything. All our guests loved the atmosphere and told us how beautiful our wedding was. The rustic ambiance and spanish vibe is so unique. We really could not have asked for anything more... it was just perfect!!

The event could not of been more perfect. The food was outstanding as was the service. I could not of picked a better place for my wedding day. Any questions or concerns I had were handled right away. I would recommend the El Adobe to anyone who wishes to get married or have a special event. I plan to have my five year anniversary party there as well.

Enjoy the complimentary tasting:)

This venue is flexible, so be willing to experiment with ideas to make it your own!

We had such an amazing time at El Adobe. We knew that was our perfect venue as soon as we walked in! It is gorgeous! The ceiling opened up during our first dance, the place was set up beautifully and the staff was awesome! I highly recommend El Adobe for ANY event! The events coordinator, Stacey Strausbaugh, was so helpful & made our day stress free! It was perfect!

Fantastic

A very nice place. Stacey the event coordinator was excelent.

I loved the venue and the wedding planner they have on staff, Stacey, was very helpful.

Aside from the beauty and historical greatness of El Adobe, the place is just magical. The food was excellent (we chose Dos Corazones) and the drinks were perfection (pink Mojitos are terrific)! The event manager (Stacy) will help you with anything you need- she is professional, punctual, and knows her stuff. She is very flexible with everything which made planning my event at el Adobe so much easier. The staff is attentive, the value can't be beat, and I am still getting calls and cards telling me what an amazing time my guests had at my wedding. Furthermore, I have this beautiful memory of walking out on the dance floor with my new husband: our song playing in the background, we were just introduced, and we began our dance, then the ceiling slides open revealing the evening sky, everyone was awed, and it was just so special and romantic. I would whole heartedly recommend this site for anyone's party, but especially for a wedding. My husband and I will celebrate every anniversary there (since it is a historical landmark it will always be there) and we truly appreciated the hard work of the entire staff. Thank you.

The wedding was everything we hoped for plus more. El Adobe is a wonderful venue for having a wedding. The patio setting was great for cocktail hour and the banquet room was a perfect setting for the great party we envisioned. For south Orange County California, the overall cost was an excellent value. Stacey was extremely helpful as the banquet coordinator and day of wedding planner.

My parents had their reception here almost 30 years ago and we had ours last month. It was positively magical when the roof opened up during our first dance! Stacy and her staff were very attentive and the food -- salmon and steak -- was delish! Admittedly, we usually expect overcooked, just-alright food at events serving 125+ but the steak was perfectly cooked and divine! Kids loved their grilled cheese sandwiches and vegetarians were pleased to have cheese enchiladas rather than a plate full of vegetables for their special diet.
Finally, it's important to note the ideal setup of the venue for a wedding reception. We toured several facilities when deciding on an ideal reception locale, and El Adobe had the perfect floorplan. No one had a bad seat and everyone was near the dance floor, had a great view of toasts, the cake cutting, the first dance, etc. Also, the outdoor area was ideal for cocktails and quieter visits while the party continued inside. I unequivocally recommend El Adobe as a reception venue for any Southern California wedding.

My husband and I could not be happier having our reception at the El Adobe. The coordinator was extremely knowledgeable and helped us throughout the entire planning process. The food was exceptional, the marigarita fountain was a wonderful touch, and the room was perfect for our number of guests. Our guests' favorite part of the evening was when the roof opened during our first dance! We would highly recommend this place for anyone on a budget but still want some class to their wedding.

The site was beautiful, everyone of our guests raived at what a beautiful site El Adobe is, and that the food was awesome! I had guests say to me, "The dinner filled me up, and I've been to wedding before, they never taste as good, and make me full". Venue and Food are amazing... there were some unique things we had at our wedding, and El Adobe was flexible. I highly recommend El Adobe... affordability and it's very classy!

The place was great! Very quaint...and affordable if you are going to have many people. Everyone loved the food and the ceiling opened on our first dance. This was probably our favorite part of the night!!! This a unique place that is very festive for your wedding. We covered the chairs in red and they were beautiful! Coordinator was easy to work with as we did our planning, but was not there on the day of the wedding, luckily we had a friend we had assigned to this task.

I enjoyed the ease of having both our ceremony and reception at El Adobe. They are easy to work with and they have many services to offer. Being able to go to one place for food, site, linens, chairs and drinks was great!

El Adobe provided a romantic, intimate environment for our wedding. Our guests were in awe of the ceiling that opened to the summer night sky for our first dance, many commented that it was the most unique, beautiful, romantic wedding they had been to. We have since had our first anniversary dinner with our bridal party and family in the portola room and will be using it again for our 2nd wedding anniversary this year. Food is delicious, staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend this venue as a great place to have a wedding. We Loved it!

El Adobe has the best food! Everyone at my reception really enjoyed their meal which was important to me. El Adobe was also very accommodating on how I wanted to decorate for the reception... and you can't beat a ceiling that opens up to the stars above the dance floor!!

They have a great room for large wedding parties and the roof opens up on the dance floor, it's amazing.

I love you, Stacey Strasbaugh!

El Adobe is such a great venue for a wedding. The atmosphere is so fun and relaxed. The staff has done a million weddings and they know what to do and when to do it. If you want a fun wedding, in a truly unique venue, this is the place! Stacey and her team will take great care of you. Always a wonderful time at El Adobe!

I love to shoot weddings at Al Adobe. Stacey is a pleasure to work with, everything runs smooth and easy. I highly recommend.

This is a hidden secret in Orange County!!! It's a wonderful venue complete with opening roof - beautiful!!!!! Stacey is wonderful to work with!!!

The EL Adobe Restaurant is one of the most unique and beautiful facilities in Orange County. Stacey has been the wedding coordinator there for many years and is one of the best in the business. Between the gorgeous patio and the convertible roof, your guests will be talking about this venue for years. FLY BY NIGHT Disc Jockeys highly recommends the El Adobe Restaurant for your wedding!

For any Bride and Groom reading this endorsement: I am Rev. Michael and I Officiate at all locations in Orange County. And one of my top favorite locations to Officiate at is at the El Adobe De Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano (where the swallows come home). Stacey is without a doubt, the best, the most flexible, the most organized and the nicest coordinator to work with. I receive so many rave reviews from my couples regarding the way she handles everything from the Ceremomny to the reception. I would be remiss in not telling you to at least call Stacey at the El Adobe and investigate their venue. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael