Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill - Trabuco Canyon, California

Sean P. C.

Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill

Came here with Harley Friend's on morning ride....

Rose Canyon has a great feel about it. It's very clean and very inviting.
Can't go wrong sitting outside at the patio.
Inside is just as nice and plenty of seats inside and out.

Place a has a great following.

Mariam our server was accomdating with our order. The help overlapped each other with service.

Making sure our drinks were full and chips were filled.

The food came out tasty and nicely presented.

We will be back again, enjoyed our time
At Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill !

Julie S.

Amazing. A late friend of ours told us we needed to come here. It’s located outside our bubble but on a beautiful day, we decided to finally check this place out.

What took us so long? Such a beautiful drive . Once we got there I thought we were transported to the mountains as it’s nestled alongside the mountains.

The staff is really good. They actually like working and it showed with their service. Our waitress had a huge party but still managed to take care of us.

The salsa was a great indication what our food was going to be like. The setting was so perfect. Truly authentic Mexican food.

As you can see the portions are big and I brought home at least half of my plate.

We can’t wait to come back and try one of your margaritas. Shoutout to the staff that worked the morning of 2/15.

Titanium B.

Everything about this hidden gem in the foothills of RSM is fabulous. And I don't hand out 5 star reviews, EVER.
Our bartender, who also took our order, (Raymond) was attentive, informative, warm and cordial.
We were here on a Saturday, yet our meals came out fast and they came out hot.
We will return and will ask for a table on the beautiful patio near the beautiful waterfalls.

Dan J.

Super great location and atmosphere. Have heard about this place, and it was the first time here. Margaritas were delicious, and the chicken burrito was outstanding. Wonderful time. Check it out

Frank F.

Rose Canyon Cantina, is one of the magical hideaway places, away from the city, tucked into the hills with a beautiful natural surrounding. Approaching from the outside, it is a colorful restaurant with a large outdoor expansive deck shaded by large majestic trees and umbrellas. The trees are wrapped in strings of lights, making it feel even more enchanting at night. The water features, from the water fountain in front, to the really large waterfall in the back are spectacular.

The check in lobby area is small, but quaint and welcoming. The interior again proudly displays its colors, from the beautiful pictures, to the brightly lit bar displaying all the bottles and under lit green glow around the seating.

The staff is professional and friendly. I originally asked to dine in but quickly changed my mind after surveying the ambience out back. Once seated, I ordered their Signature happy hour margarita and decided upon a two item combination dinner to sample their fish taco and beef flauta. My +1 decided upon enchiladas with spinach and shrimp. After ordering, I excitedly began taking pictures of the surroundings.

Our order arrived in a short amount of time and the servers were fantastically attentive in providing drinks, water or anything else you might need. The food was hot and looked delicious. The items looked fresh and carefully made and authentic. The quality of the food was incomparable and high above any large chain Mexican restaurant. The food was savory and scrumptious.

I especially enjoyed my visit to Rose Canyon Cantina, from the backwoods drive through the hills going past Cook's Corner to this hidden little gem with extraordinary authentic Mexican fare.

This is one of those places you hesitate to tell too many others about, but plan to visit often.

MCG

Best Mexican by the Rancho Santa Margarita place, but a little bit of a drive. Atmosphere is fine, food is always good, service not the best, but good. Drinks are great, best in area. Fun little drive down, would recommend it over others in town if you've got the extra 20 minutes or so to drive to it.

Sandy P.

Highly recommend! I had the avocado and shrimp salad and it was delicious! Also love the salsa! Great atmosphere… the outside patio is beautiful.

George U.

1/22/2025
What an amazing dining experience last evening. Andrea was our fantastic server. She was friendly, professional and efficient. We started with margaritas and boy are they good. I had the Cadillac and my wife had a frozen and I also had a mango. They were excellent. The ambiance is amazing and so therapeutic. For dinner we both had the enchilada entrees. My wife had the chicken and I had the beef. Everything was perfect and we so enjoyed our time there, the food, the people and the surroundings. Highly recommended

8/24/2024
Had a wonderful lunch today at Rose Canyon Cantina. Wendy was our server and the staff is so professional and kind. We started with margaritas as I had the Mango frozen and my wife had the Ranch water. Both were excellent. The ambiance is so special and takes you into a forest type background which is not only beautiful but peaceful. My wife and I both ordered the enchiladas suizas with rice and beans which was presented and served hot and tasty. We truly enjoyed our time dining, chatting and taking in the beauty of the Canyon. Highly recommended.

10/8/2023
Had a fantastic dining experience at Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill this evening. We met friends there and had a very nice table outside. We started with tequilla drinks and albondigas soup, which were quite good. Daniel was our server, and what a nice man and very patient. Daniel then took our entree orders, and my wife had the enchiladas suiza, and I had the grilled chicken salad on a tostada shell with a side of sour cream and guacamole. The food service and ambiance were commendable. I highly recommend this wonderful place

3/26/2023
What an amazing location with good food, service, and ambiance. Danny was our server and was stellar at his craft as was an exceptional server who provided great service, Ethan! The overall experience was simply perfect and were the drinks, food, and service. Good people, food, and service in a setting that is simply amazing.
Highly recommended

Previous visit
What a wonderful Saturday lunch with my wife at Rose Canyon Cantina. Great ambiance, food and service. We enjoyed the tasty margaritas and amazing food as well as the surroundings as the restaurant is tucked away in the Trabuco Canyon area. Such a peaceful and enjoyable time and the staff are all amazing and so kind.
Highly recommended