Best New Restaurant in San Clemente 2021
Golden Ole 2021
Sol Agave
111 Avenida Del Mar, 949-312-2210
solagave.com
After years of operating in neighboring South OC towns, Sol Agave this past year finally brought its upscale Mexican cuisine to San Clemente, opening a new location in downtown, and it has not disappointed. Those who have visited Sol Agave already know that two of its specialties are hand-crafted cocktails—especially the margaritas—and the famous carnitas. “Pork that we roast for about five hours, and you can taste the quality,” Operations Manager Benjamin Avina describes.
Silver Ole 2021
Chaupain Bakery
211 Avenida Del Mar, Suite B, 949-545-7153
chaupainbakery.com
Though new to San Clemente, Chaupain Bakery has spent years offering customers in other locations (including Laguna Hills) a variety of French-style artisan breads, pastries, and quiches, among other baked goods.