This was very, very average mexican food. Not very tasty at all and I LOVE mexican food. The view was spectacular though and the grounds were landscaped very nicely. I say sit on the terrace and enjoy a pitcher of margaritas, the chips and salsa are free!! more

We stopped by this place on our way to the Hearst Castle. Our server was friendly, the food was tasty, plentiful, and reasonably priced. I had the shrimp wrap - a huge dish ($13) of whole wheat tortilla filled with rice, veggies, beans, and shrimp. Delicious guacamole is served on the side. My fiance had a beef burrito ($10), also... more

We are a retired couple, and all we do is travel in our RV - North in the summer and South in the winter. We chanced upon the El Chorlito Restaurant after going to the Hearst Castle, and were very suprised to find such high quality food in San Simeon. When you eat in reataurants day after day you really... more

Very disappointing. Chile verde was very tough with very little to no flavor. The beans were good, but that about sums it up. more

We ate at this restaurant for lunch on 4/12, after doing the Hearst Castle tour, as part of our 10 day San Simeon/Grand Canyon/Las Vegas road trip. The service was quick since we were a little early for the lunch rush (11:30am), and we were promptly seated near a window with a partial ocean view. Lunch was $30 before the... more

El Chorlito is a wonderful Mexican restaurant right at The Orchid Inn. Their menu is almost as big as a book, with dozens of choices. Our party was seated promptly, chips and salsa came quickly, and we decided to order a variety of entrees to share. Great carnitas, tender but crispy, not to fatty. Superb tostadas, great chile relleno, big... more

My wife and I have eaten at El Chorlito twice this year and have been impressed. We were quickly seated and chips and salsa delivered promptly. The food is a bit pricey but worth it. My wife and I both enjoyed our plates both times. Our service was good and the food served very quickly. The restaurant prefers cash over... more

The Mexican food here was average-tasty and fresh, but nothing to rave about. The fresh salsa was homemade and flavorful, but the tamales tasted like Trader Joe's. Everything came heavily laden with cheese. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. An okay choice if you need to eat in San Simeon! more

we (group of 7 with kids) visited recently for dinner when in San Simeon, CA. All of us liked the food and it was great! more