1. Heritage Barbecue

    Daniel Castillo's barbecue shop in San Juan Capistrano draws crowds at dawn for Texas-style smoke and ritual. Brisket arrives charred and lustrous; a bowl of brisket chili paired with cheddar-jalapeño biscuits follows. The devotion here runs deep, and deservedly so.

    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    James Beard Awards
    2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Daniel Castillo
    Los Angeles Times
    2025 · The 101 Best Restaurants in California
    2025 · #61 · The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
    Eater
    The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants
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    31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA · San Juan Capistrano
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