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El Campeon MEXICAN
(31921 Camino Capistrano; $2-9; 6:30am-9pm; )
Real-deal Mexican food, in a strip mall south of the Mission. There's a simple counter-ser-
vice restaurant, panadería (bakery) and mercado (grocery store). Look for tacos, tostadas
and burritos in freshly made tortillas , aguas frescas (fruit drinks) in flavors like watermel-
on, strawberry and grapefruit, and breads and pastries starting at just 59 cents.
Ramos House Café CALIFORNIAN
( www.ramoshouse.com ; 31752 Los Rios St; mains $15-20; 8:30am-3pm Tue-Sun)
The best spot for breakfast or lunch near the Mission, this Old West-flavored wood-built
house from 1881 is famous for organically raised comfort food flavored with herbs grown
onsite. Try basil-cured lox, pulled-pork sandwiches or apple-cinnamon beignets.
El Adobe de Capistrano MEXICAN
( www.eladobedecapistrano.com ; 31891 Camino Capistrano; mains lunch $11-21, dinner $11-34;
11am-9pm Mon-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat, 10am-9pm Sun)
In a building that traces its origins to 1797, this sprawling, beamed-ceilinged restaurant
and bar does big business, from the standards (enchiladas, fajitas) to blackened fish or lob-
ster tacos and grilled steaks. It was a favorite of President Nixon, who lived in nearby San
Clemente, which might be good or bad depending on your outlook.
Coach House CLUB
( 949-496-8930949-496-8930; www.thecoachhouse.com ; 33157 Camino Capistrano)
Long-running live-music venue features a roster of local and national rock, indie, alternat-
ive and retro bands; expect a cover charge of $15 to $40. Recent performers include clas-
sic rockers like Marshall Tucker and Johnny Winter, tribute bands and comedy shows like
the Funniest Housewives of Orange County .
Getting There & Away
From Laguna Beach, ride OCTA ( 714-560-6282; www.octa.net ) bus 1 south to Dana Point.
At the intersection of Pacific Coast Hwy and Del Obispo St, catch bus 91 northbound to-