El Capricho Restaurant

Santa Paula, CA

Dive into a world of Mexican cuisine where taste buds take center stage, and every bite feels like a fiesta! Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just starting your culinary adventure, our authentic recipes promise to bring a sprinkle of cultural joy to your dining experience.

El Capricho Restaurant wins 1st place!- Best of SCRV.

✨When flavor leads, we follow. 🔥From perfectly cooked eggs and crispy papas to fresh pico and tender costillas en salsa roja, every bite hits just right. 🍓🥂Top it off with a strawberry mimosa, because you deserve it. ⏰Our hours of operation:
☁️ Cloudy skies call for comfort in a bowl… 🍲Warm up with our Albondigas — a traditional Mexican meatball soup loaded with fresh veggies, homemade spices, and love in every bite. ✨Crave it. Have it. Love it. ⏰Our hours of operation:
🔥El Capricho Restaurant Santa Paula, CA ☀️Sunshine, sips, and savory bites! These juicy pork ribs en salsa roja with tender nopales are the star of the show—served with creamy refried beans, fluffy Mexican rice, and fresh pico de gallo. Pair

El Capricho Restaurant wins first place (1st) in the 2025 “Best of Santa Clara River Valley” for best breakfast spot in the area. A huge accomplishment for the entire team as their passion for Mexican cuisine grows delivering the highest quality authentic Mexican food here in Santa Paula, CA.

El Capricho Restaurant is a new name for a longstanding restaurant on Santa Paula’s East Main Street. Formerly Vince’s Coffee Shop, the handsomely redecorated spot has the added virtue of being adjacent to a convenient parking lot.

Happily the food offered still has the hearty mix of traditional Mexican favorites with other dishes that have made it popular since its original opening sometime in the 1970s.

“We dropped by and sampled three of the traditional dishes and found them tasty and freshly prepared. We noticed the latter since our choices of a chile verde omelet, a combo plate with cheese enchilada and a chile relleno, and tilapia a la plancha took 15 minutes or so to appear. But when they did, they were worth the wait.” - THE VC STAR

JOIN US FOR CRUISE NIGHT JUNE 6th

Santa Paula is bringing the energy by having another Cruise Night here on Main Street. Live music, classic cars, popular vendors and of course yours truly- El Capricho Restaurant. Join us Friday June 6th for an unforgettable experience as we bring in Carrenos De Durango to perform live during Cruise Night. We will have outdoor seating, craft drinks and delicious Mexican cuisine. Get in early.

Summer Brunch Favorites

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Chilaquiles

Served with your choice of sides.

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Eggs & Chorizo

Served with your choice of sides.

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Chocolate Fruity Pancakes

Served with your choice of sides.

Our Services

Welcome to a world where cultural flavor knows no bounds and every dish is a delightful surprise! Unleash your inner foodie and let our culinary creations dance across your taste buds for a dining adventure like no other.

  • Join us Monday - Friday for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We offer early bird options for those of you looking for something easy to eat with a cup of coffee or sweet latte.

  • Our popular hours during the weekend are for breakfast and brunch between 8am - 2pm. No reservations at this time.

  • If you’re around between Monday - Thursday from 2pm - 5:30pm join us for our happy hour. We have a huge selection of discounted beverages including:

    • Classic Margaritas

    • Cocktails

    • Schooners

    • Cold Beer Pints

  • Stay connected as we are constantly hosting some of the most exciting events here at our restaurant. We are always updating our social media so be sure to follow us to always be in the loop,

  • We offer catering services to many event sizes. Please contact us by emailing us at: elcaprichosp@gmail.com or stop by anytime during operating hours.

  • Are you on the go? Give us a call in advance for over the phone ordering. We offer carry-out options during normal operating hours. Simply call us at: (805) 420-9542 and place your order over the phone.

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