Decent selection of bottled beers and respectable handful on tap. Food menu is limited in that it's pretty much 90% tacos. That being said, the qualilty of the tacos is top notch and the sides are quite tasty. Prices reasonable. Be warned: the place is busy on Tuesday night but closes on Wednesday so don't get caught out.

With its welcoming and relaxed local vibe, clientele ranging from Marines to hard core surf freaks, families to dating couples,plus the elegant ease with which the waitstaff takes care of you, it would be easy to overlook just how wonderful the food here is. There's the best poke this side of Kapaa,tasty salads, great grilled animals---and a hefty pour when... More

Located next to the surfboard store and the motorcycle shop in a decidedly non-trendy section of San Clemente's El Camino Real, Hapa J's has a casual but lively, beach-town friendliness. On a recent Friday evening, it was pleasantly full with couples, groups and families, mostly locals and all enjoying themselves. The menu has a Hawaiian flair (poke, teriyaki, plate lunch... More

Went for drinks and appetizers on a Friday night. Parking was scarce and the place was hopping. Ran out of Primo beer, but sold us Pacifico for the same 3$ price. Food was great. Not cheap, but fair nonetheless. Good service. Will recommend to all friends in the area.

You can't lose going to Hapa J's when you are in San Clemente. While not on Del Mar it's worth being a bit off the beaten path to have some good beer and a wide range of well prepared Hawaiian style food. Having lived in the Islands, this is a great way to feel like you're there without the 5... More

Great big inexpensive taco tuesday menu. Wanted to order something different every time I went but the fresh fish tacos were so good I always order them ! Good Service, loud and crowded !

Our daughter, son-in-law, and 18 month old son treated us at this restaurant on a Tuesday evening. Got there early, which was very good because the place started filling up with people by 6:00 p.m. We enjoyed the home-made tortillas and the variety of tacos offered that evening. These tacos are filling yet reasonably priced and there are a number... More

Everything is amazing at Hapa's... the food, the people, the service, the vibe! The Poke salad is our favorite, but I haven't had a bad dish yet! Definitely a place to stop at when you're in San Clemente!

There isn't much of a vive there for lunch. I haven't been there for dinner or wekends when I imagine the atmosphere is livlier. Good food, good service.