Today, three generations of the Olamendi family proudly serve Orange County, continuing the legacy Jorge and Maria began over 50 years ago. While they've adapted to new tastes and earned national and international recognition, they remain true to the flavors and traditions that define their story. Olamendi's has become a cherished part of Dana Point's culture a place where everyone can experience the vibrant taste of Mexico, served with love and authenticity.
We walked to Olamendi’s last night from our Hilton hotel on Hwy 1 and enjoyed a nice dinner! Margaritas, carnitas and fajitas. It’s was good! We ended up going again tonight and had camarones and hubby had a birria burrito. He said he liked his. Mine had a LOT of flavor and a little spice too- it was very good! The guacamole and salsa were excellent 🥑 🎉
If you are craving Mexican cuisine, you definitely should try Olamendi's Inc. This is the best Mexican food I have had lately and is very authentic. It is about 1.6 miles away from Dana Point Harbor. We come to Dana Point to visit my sister-in-law sometimes. She recommended this amazing Mexican restaurant. Everything we had was delicious. I particularly liked the shrimp enchilada the best. We tried their super sweet flan dessert as well. It is an egg custard with caramel sauce. It is pretty similar to cream brûlée. My husband is a die-hard fan of cream brûlée so he was very delighted with it. Overall, there is great food with excellent service at a very reasonable price. The ambience is very Mexican and has traditional Mexican themes. For your information, the complimentary chip dipping sauce is very spicy so be careful. Especially for someone with a low spice tolerance.
Service was great, location is great, inside seating is nice. Food? Meh! Not sure what the hype is. Our fajita burrito with fish was not good. Complimentary Chips and salsa are great in general but salsa here was not appealing super spicy. Flan was one of the best i have ever tasted probably will not dine again.
We had an amazing experience at Olamendi’s! I ordered the Camarones el Diabla and, of course, a margarita, and everything was fantastic. The shrimp had the perfect balance of heat and flavor—spicy, rich, and absolutely delicious. The margarita was refreshing, smooth, and the perfect complement to the meal. The atmosphere was lively, and the service was warm and welcoming. It’s also within walking distance of Doheny Campground, which makes it super convenient. My husband and I always eat at Olamendi’s when we are camping at Doheny, and it never disappoints.
It's okay, but not more. The food is nothing special. I didn't like the shrimp cocktail. Very watery and sweet. Too pricy for what I got. Less then 5 shrimps in number and didn't taste fresh. The value for money used to be good. These times are over.