El Adobe De Capistrano

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,000

Catering services pricing

$56 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The traditional Mexican Palenque was an arena that hosted many large parties and even battles that date back to a Mayan civilization that still stands today in Chiapas, Mexico. El Adobe added the Palenque Room to match this Mexican event space concept and host larger parties of its own. Weddings had long since been taking place at El Adobe but with the new Palenque Room and Chapel location in the adjacent Garden, it gave guests a dedicated space to host a grand wedding celebration with up to 250 guests in attendance. One of the most well-known features of this room is the retractable ceiling that opens up almost 40ft across to expose the skies above San Juan Capistrano. The room and its Garden have evolved over time adding a full bar of its own and spacious restrooms to accommodate the larger guest count. However, it still holds its original style and beauty where thousands have come to celebrate their special events and gather their friends and families for an unforgettable night.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Our event spaces

Palenque

We invite you to become part of San Juan Capistrano’s legacy of celebration and joy under the stars at El Adobe De Capistrano.

This space features a covered indoor space with a retractable roof and a garden area that includes a traditional Chapel

Guest capacity

50-250 Seated

50-600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-Dimmable String Lights Inside & Outside -Tables and Specialty Linens -Various Types of Chairs -Seated & Buffet Style Meals

Room cost

$1500 for 6 hours

Garden

We invite you to become part of San Juan Capistrano’s legacy of celebration and joy under the stars at El Adobe De Capistrano.

This space comes as a bonus with the Palenque space

Guest capacity

50-200 Seated

0-400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-String Lights -All Linens, tables and chairs -Catering Services

Room cost

$1500 for 6 hours

Palenque

We invite you to become part of San Juan Capistrano’s legacy of celebration and joy under the stars at El Adobe De Capistrano.

This space features a covered indoor space with a retractable roof and a garden area that includes a traditional Chapel

Guest capacity

50-250 Seated

50-600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-Dimmable String Lights Inside & Outside -Tables and Specialty Linens -Various Types of Chairs -Seated & Buffet Style Meals

Room cost

$1500 for 6 hours

Garden

We invite you to become part of San Juan Capistrano’s legacy of celebration and joy under the stars at El Adobe De Capistrano.

This space comes as a bonus with the Palenque space

Guest capacity

50-200 Seated

0-400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-String Lights -All Linens, tables and chairs -Catering Services

Room cost

$1500 for 6 hours

Available services that can be provided by El Adobe De Capistrano

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs

Reviews

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  • KH

    Karina H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 10

    Dream Venue

    We truly could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue. From the moment we booked El Adobe, Daniel and Sianna made the entire planning process feel so smooth and stress-free. They were incredibly kind, organized, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. On the wedding day, everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. The food and drinks were fantastic, and our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! The venue itself was everything we had dreamed of and more. We received so many compliments on how charming, romantic, and beautiful the space was. From the lush courtyard to the rustic Spanish architecture and the stunning reception space with its retractable roof, every detail felt magical. We also loved that the venue had so much character while still allowing us to make it our own. We have absolutely zero regrets choosing El Adobe, it was truly the wedding venue of our dreams.

  • N

    Nicolette

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 19, 2024

    The Hidden Gem of Orange County

    As a wedding planner, I have had the pleasure of working with El Adobe de Capistrano countless times, and I can say with confidence that they are truly a standout venue. Their communication style is attentive and organized, which is so important when coordinating a seamless event. The quality of their work is exceptional - their food is delicious, and the service provided by their wonderful staff is simply incredible. It is so important that I guide my clients to venues that I trust wholeheartedly, and El Adobe is most certainly that!

You are welcome to bring your own wine for a corkage fee of $18
Yes, we have our own private parking lot behind the restaurant.
Your reservation includes six hours from start to finish, excluding two hours prior to set-up and one hour for tear down.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have a ramp at the side entrance of our indoor space. The room is fully accessible.
Set up, clean up, tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, and linens
May, September, October, and November
January, February, March, April, August, and December

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