We started something years ago that we call the family meal, in the Catering Kitchen at our sister restaurant down the street, Sundried Tomato. This meal usually takes place in the late morning and the cuisine is almost always Mexican. Everything is put onto a butcher block table and whoever is around is always welcome.
We started to notice that vendors and sales people alike would start to time their visits around this meal. The food is so good that we always say "Bueno Bueno" Welcome to our restaurant, Bueno Bueno Mexican Kitchen - we hope you enjoy the food as much as we do! Our menu items are authentically prepared by the Chef, we politely request no substitutions.
We started to notice that vendors and sales people alike would start to time their visits around this meal. The food is so good that we always say "Bueno Bueno" Welcome to our restaurant, Bueno Bueno Mexican Kitchen - we hope you enjoy the food as much as we do! Our menu items are authentically prepared by the Chef, we politely request no substitutions.
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Andres Porras
Feb 01, 2022
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Jody B.
Jan 29, 2022
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Hubs & I certainly weren't overwhelmed with this place. My huevos came with a side of potatoes. They were cold, so I asked for some that were hot. The 2nd batch was the same temp. Kids taco is $5.50, and was literally just meat and a tortilla. No comprende. Hubs burrito was huge, but the cheese inside wasn't melted. Sad to say this was our 1st and last visit.
Milo Minderbinder
Jan 13, 2022
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Was told this place was great, ordered a burrito on my lunch and it was like $17. Mostly lettuce and pico de gallo, hardly any meat, bland salsa. Seems like a nice place to get drinks, but I found their food overpriced and underwhelming. Not worth eating here when there are so many authentic taquerias nearby with better prices and better portions.
Janel A.
Dec 28, 2021
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Nathan Me Me Me Me B.
Dec 27, 2021
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Tina M.
Dec 18, 2021
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I had a party at SJC venue for my daughter's sweet 16th. Not only were the prices reasonable and the food delicious, but our waitress was phenomenal. She anticipated our needs before we asked and went out of her way to take care of us, a party of almost 20. I just had knee surgery and she could tell I couldn't walk. She even saved our tables while a few of us ran to get gelato next door. She also put my candles on the churro, which was absolutely delicious. I couldn't have done it without her. I forget her name, but please look at your books, give her my praises, and if you can
Andrea Y.
Dec 16, 2021
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Lui R.
Dec 04, 2021
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It doesn't taste like authentic Mexican food. The shrimp taco was okay. Carne asada burrito was not that great. The only flavor available at the time for agua fresca was lime lemon - it is straight up lemonade that is not sweetened. The churro is not cooked inside and the outside of it was soft, unlike a typical churro that's supposed to be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I told the server that the churros are not cooked and showed it to her. She said it's supposed to be like that. Very disappointed. Nice location tho.
Omer M.
Nov 15, 2021
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Great location and atmosphere! I had the surf and turf burrito, which was super tasty. Huge portions! The prawn have great flavor, and the carne is not gamey at all. My wife got the carne asada and shrimp tacos, and she loved the batter on the shrimp. The server and bartender were both very friendly, which made this a 5 star experience!
Sep 30, 2021
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Bergamasco Co
Sep 25, 2021
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I won’t even give a 1 star at all. The carnitas is insanely disgusting. Meat is like canned meat, the tacos is so bland! Nachos has no guacamole, I guess you have to order it separately right? Very disappointed for a first visit with all these food. Chips soggy!!!!Even my friend who ordered a chicken and shrimp platter taco said it’s disgusting like its canned chicken with ice cold shrimps. Will never come back..
Vero P.
Sep 15, 2021
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This is so Americanized "Mexican" food. Bland . The carne asada burrito and calamar tacos were definitely lacking taste. I had a chicken bowl- meh. The only dish that was descent to good, was the queso fundido. So Bueno Bueno, is more like "más o menos".
No offense, but the four stars on here are probably from people that have never had good authentic Mexican food. Just saying.
No offense, but the four stars on here are probably from people that have never had good authentic Mexican food. Just saying.
Lauren Edwards
Aug 31, 2021
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Dut Kasilag
Aug 30, 2021
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Priyanka D.
Aug 29, 2021
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Cute spot located in downtown San Juan Capistrano! Fairly busy when we got there but started to die down around 1 PM. Patio is conveniently located next to the restaurant with plenty of seating. Ordering is easy at the front and then they bring it to your table. The Bueno Bueno burrito was pretty basic but the calamari taco was phenomenal!
Judson H.
Aug 29, 2021
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Had a pretty great experience here when a buddy and I were vendors at a wedding a block away and needed some lunch! It's got a pretty slick interior and it made me wish we hadnt had grab it to go! I would've loved to eat in there, or on their patio, which if I remember was pretty expansive.
Either way, the food was pretty great! I got two tacos, and the flavors definitely gave me what I had hoped for! My buddy got the breakfast burrito and was equally pleased! I wished the sides had been a little better--the beans didn't have a ton of flavor, which was a bit disappointing. But
Either way, the food was pretty great! I got two tacos, and the flavors definitely gave me what I had hoped for! My buddy got the breakfast burrito and was equally pleased! I wished the sides had been a little better--the beans didn't have a ton of flavor, which was a bit disappointing. But
Love Dance Stars
Jul 30, 2021
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Matt M.
Jul 05, 2021
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Cute little spot a block or two away from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Parking can be a bit tricky, but there are paid options in the lot and a garage. Not terribly busy on a Friday for lunchtime. Order at the counter and they will deliver to your table.
I tried the El Calamar and Tinga de Pollo tacos - both really good! My favorite was the El Calamar. Great crispy texture on the meat, and wonderful flavors. I mean, avocado and pico de gallo - how can you go wrong? The Tinga de Pollo was also very delicious. I thought the caramelized onion and cabbage went really well together.
Service left much
I tried the El Calamar and Tinga de Pollo tacos - both really good! My favorite was the El Calamar. Great crispy texture on the meat, and wonderful flavors. I mean, avocado and pico de gallo - how can you go wrong? The Tinga de Pollo was also very delicious. I thought the caramelized onion and cabbage went really well together.
Service left much
Monik D.
Jun 03, 2021
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Cute spot. Not far from the mission.
Food was delicious. I had the carne asada taco, the calamari taco, and the shrimp taco. I placed my order 10min before happy hour and the hostess gave me the happy hour deal on the drink. Great margarita.
Knocked off a star because it wasn't very tidy and it took a while to get our food. My friend had to remind them about her drink. The place wasn't dirty, maybe I would say unkempt. They may have been short staffed but still over memorial day weekend I would be a little more prepared.
Food was delicious. I had the carne asada taco, the calamari taco, and the shrimp taco. I placed my order 10min before happy hour and the hostess gave me the happy hour deal on the drink. Great margarita.
Knocked off a star because it wasn't very tidy and it took a while to get our food. My friend had to remind them about her drink. The place wasn't dirty, maybe I would say unkempt. They may have been short staffed but still over memorial day weekend I would be a little more prepared.
Cyl J.
May 10, 2021
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My boyfriend and I tried this place out while exploring near San Juan Capistrano mission. They had outdoor and indoor seating available with restrooms only available to customers. (We literally watched so many people trying to sneak in to use their restrooms while waiting for our order lolz)
We ended up ordering elote in a cup, chicken mole enchiladas, and fish tacos. We grabbed water from the dispenser near the door to the outside dining area. We got to pick our own table and waited for our food to arrive. Our elote came out first and it tasted good. Then we got to try out our main courses right
We ended up ordering elote in a cup, chicken mole enchiladas, and fish tacos. We grabbed water from the dispenser near the door to the outside dining area. We got to pick our own table and waited for our food to arrive. Our elote came out first and it tasted good. Then we got to try out our main courses right
Lorri D.
Jan 28, 2021
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Ahhhhhhhhhh mazing!!!!
best queso fundido ever
loads of homemade chips
delicious drinks; seasonal flavors for variety
super healthy options as well as sinful
great outdoor patio
Need I say more?
Why yes, yes I do need to say more because this really doesn't let you know how great the menu is here, it's extra good, doubly good... I'd say it's even bueno bueno!
Uniquely different, yet kinda traditional too. There's everything from tri-colored cauliflower with a yummy teriyaki mango aioli, a burrito bursting with veggies and quinoa, not to mention fantastic looking salads
best queso fundido ever
loads of homemade chips
delicious drinks; seasonal flavors for variety
super healthy options as well as sinful
great outdoor patio
Need I say more?
Why yes, yes I do need to say more because this really doesn't let you know how great the menu is here, it's extra good, doubly good... I'd say it's even bueno bueno!
Uniquely different, yet kinda traditional too. There's everything from tri-colored cauliflower with a yummy teriyaki mango aioli, a burrito bursting with veggies and quinoa, not to mention fantastic looking salads
Julian Eastman
Sep 03, 2019
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Krissy Kyle
Jul 26, 2018
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Extensive menu for a great fast casual restaurant. So many items I want to try. The braised beef was delicious. Lots of tequila options for fresh margaritas. Staff helpful and very friendly. Enjoy the hi-top table seating inside or sit outside on the patio and enjoy the hustle and bustle of San Juan. Will definitely return many times I'm sure.
