Cafe Capistrano — Restaurant in Half Moon Bay

I recently visited Cafe Capistrano and was blown away by the quality of the food and the exceptional service. While the restaurant is not fully vegan, they do have a great selection of vegan options that are just as delicious as their non-vegan offerings.

We ordered the veggie fajitas and veggie burrito and both dishes were absolutely fantastic. The vegetables were fresh and perfectly cooked, and the flavors were well balanced and delicious.

But what really stood out to us was the outstanding service we received from our male server. He was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and professional, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Even though this was a takeout order, he took the time to chat with us and offer suggestions on where to visit in the area. He even reminded us to order a drink to go when we had forgotten!

Overall, I cannot recommend Cafe Capistrano enough. The food is amazing, and the service is truly exceptional. If you're looking for delicious vegan options in the area, this restaurant should be at the top...

My dining partner and I were so excited to find Yucatan Mayan food in this quiet town that we spent forever looking at the menu, but the server (and co-owner, I believe) was very patient with us. We ordered panuchos, cochinita pibil and chicken adobo and enjoyed hearing to the chef sing his commentary in the kitchen (one highlight: “Now it’s a panucheria in here!”) Everything was delicious, but the cochinita was definitely the standout — the slow-cooked flavor was frankly mind-altering, especially with the curtido and mango salsa. Eating out on the patio was great — it felt like being invited into someone’s home, and there was enough space and ventilation to feel safe. Before we left we had to buy two bottles of the zesty homemade hot sauce. Definitely a highlight of...

Great tasting food right off the main restaurant strip that is definitely worth a try!! They have a Michelin Star (more than one?) and they definitely earned it - the food is cooked to perfection, really fresh, and tasted amazing! Definitely a great place to relax after spending time on one of Half Moon's beaches enjoying the sun. You've got to at least try one of the dishes on the first page of the menu, the ones we tried were absolutely delicious and definitely worth the trip. The only area they could improve is the waters; the lime slice was plopped sadly in the middle, not on the rim which could've added just a bit more finesse. The place feels like a home (pretty sure it was a home at some point?) and the staff treats you like family. Would definitely...