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Hacienda on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Hacienda on the Lake

4.4
4.4
147 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 147 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hacienda on the Lake boasts a "beautiful view" and "amazing ambiance" by Lake Mission Viejo. Guests appreciate the "fantastic food" and "attentive service," making it a "highly recommended" spot for dining. The "stellar ambiance" and "excellent drinks" complement the picturesque setting, though some find it "pricey" for Mexican cuisine.

147 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    No Happy Ending 😞Service was wonderful by Maria & Oscar who assisted with finding flowers and saving special table by the water for a special date. However, unfortunately the waiter didn’t seem to want to be there or just didn’t care. He was was clearly watching us but no water, no offer for expensive drink re-orders, the bill could have been doubled. ( I needed drinks for the lady 😉) No checking on us, and no desert! Said you were closing. It was around 7pm. I finally had to insist. He wasn’t too happy about that. My lady loves this place and patronizes very often. She was very unhappy & apologetic for waiters service. The food was great! Sea food enchiladas. Sat night 3/1 5pm.

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  2. Myrna

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and service, but the food was a little on the salty side, and didn’t have much spice. I understand they have to cater to all tastes, but the chipotle sauce didn’t even taste like chipotle. Other than that, great place to visit, especially if it’s sunny!

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  3. Paul

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    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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  4. Jack

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  5. JeffW

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  6. David VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  7. Jackson

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

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

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  8. Allison VIP

    Orange County41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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.

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  9. Jessica VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 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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  10. Kim

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 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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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 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
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

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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