Eco Café

What a beautiful place to enjoy meal and then some. Campesino is an outdoor farm-to-table restaurant located at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California. All the ingredients are grown on the farm and also sourced from other local farms. You order in front and then find your spot. The set up has a rustic charm that makes one feel you are in a truly special place - a regenerative farm that is mission-driven and both for and by community. Now for the food... it was so fresh and delicious. I loved how there was just a glass water bottle on the table so you could serve your self. The subtle flavors of each dish allowed the ingredients to shine. So I had fresh-baked pastries that weren't too sweet (and some were even gluten-free!), a unique salad brassica and grains, a tasty tostada named Huevos Campesino Peace Bean Tostada, and a simple farm fruit and granola bowl. The whole experience was delightful and as they have a seasonal menu, I can't wait to go back and try new things. After lunch, I walked around to see people working on the farm, a Peace Dome where I've read they have events, retired chickens Luna and Henny Penny, and of course the farm stand.

The Farm Dinner at Ecology Center did not disappoint. We started with the Farm Tomato & Burrata Salad with toasted Almonds keeps your palette wanting more. One of the meals we shared was the Ceviche Tostadas composed of Ahi with all there toppings and the baked tostadas really brings the flavor forward. House Made Cavatelli al’dente brings you back to Italy. All paired with an Estate Zin from Buonguido 2023. Dessert had to be the Farm Fruit Crumble. Amazing dishes. Amazing people from Front of the House and Compliments to the Chefs and Cooks putting this all together. Definitely coming back for the Community Table on Saturdays.

Summer of Love dinners are a MUST at Campesino. Second time we have been here, and it’s been so special. The first weekend of the opening we were able to snag a table and the host, I believe, Kate (blond), was so sweet and welcoming. Shes the perfect first person to see at a restaurant. Our server was Trent and he was incredible and extremely attentive. We got the tostada and gnocchi and it was heavenly. The blue corn tortilla is homemade! We got the tart for dessert and it was lovely. Chef Tyler Wells stopped to talk to every table, which made the ambiance even better. Just recently we came back with friends and it was perfect. Kate was there again and she was lovely as ever. Tom was our server and he was fantastic. He had fantastic recommendations and was great at checking in on all his tables. Camille was also so lovely and made sure everyone was taken care of. The brisket and halibut are must trys. If you’re Grateful Dead head and love some intentionally delicious food and living, this is for you!! Thank you Campesino!

Diana Amar

Summer of Love dinners are a MUST at Campesino. Second time we have been here, and it’s been so special. The first weekend of the opening we were able to snag a table and the host, I believe, Kate (blond), was so sweet and welcoming. Shes the perfect first person to see at a restaurant. Our server was Trent and he was incredible and extremely attentive. We got the tostada and gnocchi and it was heavenly. The blue corn tortilla is homemade! We got the tart for dessert and it was lovely. Chef Tyler Wells stopped to talk to every table, which made the ambiance even better. Just recently we came back with friends and it was perfect. Kate was there again and she was lovely as ever. Tom was our server and he was fantastic. He had fantastic recommendations and was great at checking in on all his tables. Camille was also so lovely and made sure everyone was taken care of. The brisket and halibut are must trys. If you’re Grateful Dead head and love some intentionally delicious food and living, this is for you!! Thank you Campesino!

Marcie Taylor

What a beautiful place to enjoy meal and then some. Campesino is an outdoor farm-to-table restaurant located at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California. All the ingredients are grown on the farm and also sourced from other local farms. You order in front and then find your spot. The set up has a rustic charm that makes one feel you are in a truly special place - a regenerative farm that is mission-driven and both for and by community. Now for the food... it was so fresh and delicious. I loved how there was just a glass water bottle on the table so you could serve your self. The subtle flavors of each dish allowed the ingredients to shine. So I had fresh-baked pastries that weren't too sweet (and some were even gluten-free!), a unique salad brassica and grains, a tasty tostada named Huevos Campesino Peace Bean Tostada, and a simple farm fruit and granola bowl. The whole experience was delightful and as they have a seasonal menu, I can't wait to go back and try new things. After lunch, I walked around to see people working on the farm, a Peace Dome where I've read they have events, retired chickens Luna and Henny Penny, and of course the farm stand.

The sourdough pizzas are next level — the crust is perfectly chewy with just the right tang, and every topping tastes so fresh. Drinks are delicious. The service is friendly. Love seeing this place grow over the years. It’s such a treasure for our community!

Had an espresso and a whipper snapper (iced cortado) and it was so delicious. If you like a good coffee taste then this is an amazing place to go. And it’s on a beautiful farm and there’s so many flowers. I can’t believe not it’s not busier.

Incredible farm to table. Literally, farm on premise, and the food is limited availability based on what is in season. All pure, no seed oils, healthy, and delicious. No bar but perfect for breakfast or lunch. The only bad thing I can say, is they do not have adequate arrangements for take away food. They seriously need to get proper to-go containers so that you don’t have to eat on site, although the outdoor eating space is lovely.