Hacienda On The Lake

My friends and I came here after work for a little after work tea session. We asked for a seat with a view, and the view did not disappoint one bit. I will admit, it was cold even with a heater near us, but the view made it worth suffering through the cold. The food here is on the pricier side just so you're aware. Be prepared to spend around $30 if not more per person. I spent well over that, and I'd say the food wasn't as amazing as I expected but I get with places like these, you're paying more for the view and the ambiance than the food itself. For dinner, I ordered some taquitos to share with my friends and a blueberry milkshake. The taquitos were good but nothing to write home about. They're your average taquitos. The blueberry milkshake was honestly my favorite thing I ordered when we went. Even more so than the fried ice cream. Shocking, I know, but it was honestly the best part of my whole meal because it was a unique flavor, easy to drink, and just plain good. Don't get me wrong, the fried ice cream was good too, but the caramel and chocolate sauce was not my favorite addition. Personally, I would have loved it more if it had been coated in cinnamon and sugar, so it tastes more like a churro. But like I said, it was good, and I would eat it again, but I wish they offered a "churro" version. *hint, hint. Wink, wink.* And yes, before anyone comes for me, I know they have churros, but they're just not the same as fried ice cream. Fried ice cream just hits different. IYKYK. Overall, this place is a really nice spot for an after work tea session or any casual lunch or dinner, and I would happily go back and would recommend it. Especially if you want your lunch or dinner with a beautiful view. Just maybe skip the taquitos unless they're an absolute must-have for you. If they are, treat yourself. Otherwise, order something more unique. They have a lot of options, I just went with something that was easy to share, but on my next visit, I'll definitely be trying something different.

Wondeful view but food wasnt so good

Nice view of Lake Mission Viejo. Restaurant was not busy, but service was painfully slow. Food was basic and not flavorful. But the biggest problem for us was lack of cleanliness in outside dining area.

It was nice, great service, but the food was too spicy. Even the cheese enchiladas were so hot everyone at our table said they couldn't finish them.

Food used to be good. Now we come only for the atmosphere on the lake.