2011 Award Winner: BEST Mexican (Finalist)

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Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill

Nominated for: BEST Mexican

20722 Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA (See Map)

rosecanyoncantina.com

Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill, Great Meals Restaurants, Mexican, 20722 Rose Canyon Road Trabuco Canyon CA 92678

Past strip malls and bustling thoroughfares on the outskirts of Rancho Santa Margarita is a narrow road that winds to Trabuco Canyon. The drive from suburbia to Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill takes long enough to make you feel like you could be lost. Just as you begin to look anxiously for opportunities to make a U-turn, a little sign off to the side reassures the hungry that the cantina is just around the corner.
For those of us who reside outside the canyons, a drive to the cantina is a real trip. Nestled beneath towering oaks trees, the eatery sits at the edge of a stream where it smells like - get this - nature. There is something rather charismatic about the dirt parking lot. But the bougainvillea growing up the sides of the Spanish-style building and the twinkle lights wrapped around the trunks and branches of the old oaks are especially inviting.
As one couple from Long Beach put it – “We can get Mexican food any where. But, for us, nothing beats this old historic destination restaurant. It doesn't matter the time of year, we just love to sit in the cantina or patio, meet new friends or see some old ones and while we're there we eat great Mexican food and drink the best Margaritas.”
Rose Canyon Cantina, named after the winding road that leads to it, has a menu with a combination of Mexican and Southwest style cuisine. But before you can decide what to order you have to choose where to sit - the cantina room with bar, the dining room with comfy-looking booths or the amazing patio that, in spring and summer, can mean a two-hour wait. On the bright side, however, the cantina has a full bar with tasty margaritas and quite the selection of tequila.




20722 Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678 ~ (949) 766-6939

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Awards

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Darcy P. … voted BEST Mexican

also voted for 3 other nominees

Combination of the best margaritas, that great canyon atmosphere and a terrific staff make this a favorite spot for our family.

on February 13, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

Wendie P. … voted BEST Mexican

Love this place. It's an OC landmark and I'm so glad the Cox family has kept the tradition alive. Everyone should enjoy the experience.

on February 23, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

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Jason M. … voted BEST Mexican

also voted for 9 other nominees

on March 16, 2011

Shelbysride … voted BEST Mexican

on March 15, 2011

Jack B. … voted BEST Mexican

on March 14, 2011

Jonathan D. … voted BEST Mexican

on March 6, 2011

Wendie P. … voted BEST Mexican

Love this place. It's an OC landmark and I'm so glad the Cox family has kept the tradition alive. Everyone should enjoy the experience.

on February 23, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

Martha B. … voted BEST Mexican

on February 23, 2011

Brooks … voted BEST Mexican

on February 17, 2011

Darcy P. … voted BEST Mexican

also voted for 3 other nominees

Combination of the best margaritas, that great canyon atmosphere and a terrific staff make this a favorite spot for our family.

on February 13, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

Kathyhendrikx … voted BEST Mexican

on February 13, 2011

Susan R. … voted BEST Mexican

Best Taco Tuesday ever - great margaritas and guacamole. Plus Melanie always makes us feel like family!

on February 13, 2011

wlullman … voted BEST Mexican

on February 10, 2011

runrjoe … voted BEST Mexican

Simply the best.

on February 7, 2011

Michele S. … voted BEST Mexican

on February 7, 2011

jenhwyfar … voted BEST Mexican

Go Melanie and John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

on February 7, 2011

Dan N. … voted BEST Mexican

also voted for 5 other nominees

on February 5, 2011

Sparky6611 … voted BEST Mexican

on February 3, 2011

Kyieren … voted BEST Mexican

The patio is a great place to enjoy a frosty margarita.

on February 2, 2011

Bogeysbuddy … voted BEST Mexican

Had the best time at Rose Canyon Cantina. The food is fantastic & enhanced only by the ambiance of the wilderness patio. Thanks Melanie!!! Hope to see you again.

on January 26, 2011

Sally T. … voted BEST Mexican

also voted for 8 other nominees

on January 26, 2011

Danny KASINGER … voted BEST Mexican

If you would like a fine meal and a great time you need to go and sit out on the patio you will love it and have a few great cadillac margaritia Thanks for the good time We will be back

on January 25, 2011

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