Hacienda La Joya

My husband went there for breakfast right when they opened. It was an absolutely great way to wake up. Friendly and kind people, delicious coffee and the food was made with care and love.

Always AMAZING and consistent on quality and quantity .. This is our GO TO for authentic Mexican food.. And a great family owned not served out if a box or can style food.. Best Chilli Relleno in the COUNTY ...

I cannot believe I have worked in the area for two years and am only now finding out about Hacienda La Joya. A small group of us came here for lunch during work and ordered the asada quesadilla, the carnitas burrito lunch special, and a chile verde enchilada. All of us were impressed by the large portions and bold flavors. Everything is fresh made to order, so it may take a few extra minutes for your food to come out, especially if it is busy, but it is worth it. While you wait, enjoy the complimentary chips perfectly fried for a deep crunch and fresh salsa. Finally, the staff is friendly and takes pride in the quality of their food. Hacienda La Joya offers an elevated casual dining experience with loaded flavor in every bite.

I am so lucky that my girlfriend works close to this place because otherwise we would have never found it. I can not believe anyone would give the quality of food and flavors here anything less than 5 stars. We ordered takeout and they wrap the food so nicely it was still piping hot when it arrived home after a 20 minute drive. The owners are super nice and friendly. We can't wait to order from here again. Amazing food and I highly recommend.

Just had the chicken tacos for taco Tues in flour tortillas . Very good! Great flavor. I love salsa. Their salsa has a bit too much cilantro. The women that work here I think one is the owner and the waitress are just so unfriendly. I’ve been in here 15-20 times , always unfriendly

Hacienda La Joya is a diner in a Mission Viejo strip mall that specializes in both American and Mexican breakfasts, sandwiches, and burgers. I wasn't sure what to expect before I walked in, but I was immediately set at ease with Hacienda La Joya's welcoming decor, clean tables, and its delightful and familiar aromas of meats being sizzled, onions being sauteed, eggs being griddled, and pancake batter being cooked. For my breakfast, I ordered the "Taco Combo #2," which consisted of two tacos, rice, and refried beans for 6.99. The first taco I ate was the "Carne Asada Taco," which is delivered wrapped in foil, with two white corn tortillas, melted cheese, onions, and cilantro along with the well-seasoned beef, tender and soft. In fact, this is soft enough to be lengua, but it really is just well-marinated beef. My other taco selection was the "Hard Shell Potato Taco," which contains home fried potato chunks cooked on a greasy plancha, the starches of the potato adhering to the grill surface and crisping up in the best ways you want your breakfast potatoes to cook, with crunchy edges and smooth, soft innards. And yet the best aspect of these potatoes was not the texture, but rather the mildly spicy seasoning blend that really brought them to life. This is an uncanny potato taco -- a "breakfast"-style potato taco rather than the usual mashed potato-style tacos -- which makes it uniquely awesome. You must ask for salsa on the side, as it does not normally come out with the Taco Combo. Don't expect much heat from it, it is somewhere between "bell pepper" and "Tapatio" on the Scoville scale, but it is otherwise a decent-tasting rustic salsa with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Karina Franco owns and runs this vibrant Mexican "greasy spoon" diner with her husband Carlos. They inherited the place from Mrs. Franco's mother and have built a stellar local reputation that I believe is well-deserved based on my 7:30am Sunday morning visit in May.

Great fresh Mexican food, which can be made vegetarian!

First time dining here. Very pleasant experience. Food and coffee were very tasty. Cozy and welcoming place. Noticed a few regulars - always a good sign. Staff is very friendly.