Oc Fresca - San Clemente

My wife and I saw some online reviews of this new restaurant in neighboring San Clemente so we decided to give it a try last Saturday night. The restaurant just opened so while they are having some teething issues (the hostess seemed very confused by us having reservations), it was a very good experience. Our server, Ricardo, was engaging, knowledgeable and attentive. Two managers (Javier and Pedro) checked in on us to make sure we were happy. The food was good to great... my lomo saltado was very different from any Argentine lomo I've had but it was amazing. My wife's dish (she got a beer battered fish taco and a pork taco) were also really good. We weren't crazy about the slaw, but we stretched our comfort zone to try that anyway. Good beer choices (including local brews like Artifex Trigger Finger) and my wife's mangorita was very good. The only downside is parking is very tight at the restaurant itself. There's street parking and metered parking by the train station though.

Happy that we have a new restaurant! We will go back. Lights need to be dimmed and maybe some more options on the food menu.

Noise level was completely intolerable. Cannot hold a conversation. The menu is quite limited and is just limited Mexican food at a much higher price. (2 Tacos, rice, beans: $20. They list a bunch of beers but only have four. Empanadas are supposed to be a specialty but at 6:15 pm, they had none. Decor is rustic blah, done cheaply. Service was spotty, but the guy was trying. So many good options for better Mexican good in the area.

Lively upbeat atmosphere with large selection of beverages made with fresh juices. Ocean views from the outside patio and live guitar player add to the ambiance. Food was fresh and flavorful with nice selection of mexican inspired dishes

I really expected more. Food was tasty ..Atmosphere out side was Harsh.. Sat under an Umbrella lights way to harsh.. not sure what I expected .. may not return for dinner.. possibly lunch or a drink