Picante

  • 25606 Crown Valley Pkwy, San Juan Capistrano, California
4.5
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In Short :Born and raised in small-town Spain, owner and chef Titro Mere revives family cuisine and culture at this melange of all things Spanish. Classical artwork and ornate chandeliers line the sumptuous interiors, while the garden ... more on CitySearch

Ratings & Reviews for Picante from Around the Web

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4.5

12 reviews

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With more care for the food and a little bit more Spain and less OC it could be a really nice place. more on TripAdvisor

The paellas are great and the seafood is amazing. more on CitySearch

Every entree we ordered was outstanding, very nice blend of spices /flavors. more on CitySearch

Although its located in a shopping area its atmosphere is surprisingly enjoyable. more on TripAdvisor

This is one of the most beautiful restaurants! more on CitySearch

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2 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

LOVE this place! Best paella I've had, and wonderful tapas. Go with a group and load up on tapas and share a paella! more on TripAdvisor

Although its located in a shopping area its atmosphere is surprisingly enjoyable. The place sure looks nice from the inside and has a nice outdoor area, too. Directly attached to the restaurant is a b ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

10 reviews

Top Reviews From CitySearch

My girl friends and I went to picante last Wednesday night, and doscovered that it was ladies night! We sat outside on the beautiful patio and listened to the "jazz band" and his friends play the sax and keyboard. It was very fun ... more on CitySearch

We tried to go for lunch but they were closed!! A friend kept encouraging us to go so we went back for dinner. COMPLETELY OVERPRICED!! The wine prices were out of line. The same wines you can by next door at Vons are seven times the ... more on CitySearch

This restaurant is a fraud. The OWNER ISFROM IRAN not Span, I DON'T EVEN THINK HES been to SPAIN OR CAN SPEAK THE LANGAUGE. The ... more on CitySearch

We were very Disappionted. The service was poor and the place needed to be Cleaned Bad. It was very hot and when we asked our server to turn on the air conditioner we were inform by the owner that there wasn't enough customers. We ... more on CitySearch

My dining experience at Picante is always outstanding. From the greeting you receive at the door, to the prompt service, excellent food and great wine, to the beautiful decor, I always have a marvelous time here. The food is always ... more on CitySearch

Great Amenities at Picante:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Wheelchair access
  • Banquet/private rooms
  • Patio/outdoor dining
  • Entertainment
  • Full bar
  • Wine
  • Chef's table
  • Private room
  • Fireplace
  • Takeout
  • Non-smoking restaurant
  • Bar dining

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Picante Website

www.picante1.com

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