San Clemente - Open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining and Takeout
Established in 2003. In 1966 Salvador & Margarita Avila opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park serving Mamá Avila’s authentic family recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that she has passed down from generation to generation.
Each location of Avila’s El Ranchito is owned, operated, and loved by a member of the Avila family. The San Clemente location is owned by Victor Avila and operated by his long-time general manager, Karen Edwards. The restaurant fits in well in this beautiful beachside community with it’s surfing decor, family appeal, authentic food, and creative margaritas. We know your friends and family will enjoy!
LOCATION
Address:
204 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone:
(949) 498-5000
HOURS
- Monday – Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
- Friday 11 am to 10 pm
- Saturday 10 am to 10 pm
- Sunday 10 am to 9 pm
News and Media
*Avila’s El Ranchito founder Salvador Avila dies at 99
Salvador Avila, patriarch and founder of Avila’s El Ranchito restaurant empire, passed away from natural causes in Newport Beach on July 28. Read more here
*Salvador Avila’s legacy lives on through his family-owned El Ranchito restaurants
The chain of Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurants feels like it has always been around. With locations throughout Orange County, it’s a reliable establishment for a satisfying meal and a refreshing margarita. Read more here
*Avila’s Founder, Salvador Avila – January 6, 1923 to July 28, 2022
Salvador Avila was a family man. His passion and determination was to provide for his wife Margarita and his six children; José Luis, Salvador, Victor, Sergio, María Elena, and Margarita. PapaAvilaStory
Celebrity Bryan Cranston steps in as Guest Bartender at Avila’s Newport
Emmy award-winning “Breaking Bad” actor, Bryan Cranston stepped in as a celebrity guest bartender at Avila’s El Ranchito – Newport Beach Peninsula location as restaurant operators, 3rd generation of Avila women took part in the fun serving up fabulous cocktails from Dos Hombres…