Hector's on the Circle

4.0

84 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Our Business has been sold effective immediately but we still offer the same food quality and sevices at Hectors on Broadway located at 409 N Broadway Santa Ana CA 92701
Mexican Kitchen Kitchen Seafood + Bar
The only mexican Restaurant in the Orange Circle (Plaza) than offers Mexican Food plus exclusively serving Molcajetes, Lomo Saltado, Seafood & Ribeye Steakes. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner with capacity for groups up to 50+ customers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(714) 363-3717
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Mexican Buffet: <br />(1) Fajitas (Beef, Chicken) comes with rice beans and tortillas (2)Enchiladas (3) Chile Rellenos <br />(4) Taquito Fest (5) Chile Verde (6) Chicken in Mole. Plus Tortillas, Chips and Salsa, Fruit and Salad Soft Drinks
Private party facilities
Book Hectors for your next event! Corporate Events, Dinner parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Graduations, Holiday Events with capacity up to 200 guests. Catering available. George Moran our Private Dining Coordinator 310-713-6024

Location
116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
In front of Wels Fargo at the Orange Circle (Plaza)
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ensenada Shrimp or Fish Tacos$23.00
Two soft tortillas topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle sauce
Camarones a la Diabla$29.00
Mexican prawns sauteed in our delicious house spicy brava sauce
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo$29.00
Mexican prawns sauteed in white wine and garlic butter sauce
Camarones Rancheros**$29.00
White prawns onions, tomatoes, garlic & butter sauce
Camarones Empanizados**$29.00
Flour coated fried shrimp

Seafood Cocktails

Shrimp and Octopus Combo$27.00
Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

Ceviche Tostadas

Ceviche Tostadas
Cured in fresh citrus juice, served with Jalapeno, red onions, cilantro, cucumber, avocado
- Fish$15.00
- Shrimp$17.00
- Shrimp & Mango$19.00
- Trio: Shrimp, Octopus and Fish$19.00

Soups & Salads

Add Protein: Avocado $4, Grilled Chicken or Beef $5, Salmon or Shrimp Bacon $9

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad$15.00
Ice Berg lettuce, bacon, cherry tomatoes, croutons chives, blue cheese and blue cheese dressing
Caesar Salad$15.00
Chopped crispy romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing
Waldorf Salad**$15.00
Baby Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, candy walnuts and feta cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Soup of the Day
Ask server for the Soup of the day

From the Grill

Tablita$65.00
Ribeye steak, carnitas and chicken breast served with beans and Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and carrots
Ribeye Steak & Shrimp$33.00
8-oz Ribeye and 4 grilled shrimp with served with rice and beans
- 16oz$47.00
Ely's Ribeye Steak$33.00
8-oz Ribeye steak and chile relleno served With rice and beans
- 16oz$47.00
Ribeye and Shrimp Pasta$33.00
8-oz Ribeye meat Fettuccine pasta lightly tossed in butter and creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese
- 16oz$47.00
Ribeye Steak$33.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
- 16oz$47.00
Tampiquena$33.00
8-oz Ribeye meat served with 1 cheese enchilada, pico de gallo, guacamole, beans and Mexican rice
- 16oz$47.00
Lomon Saltado**$33.00
8oz Ribeye steak, sauteed with onions, bell pepper, tomato, soy & oyster sauce. Served with fries
- 16oz$47.00
Carne Asada Plate$27.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
Grilled Chicken$27.00
Served with Mexican rice and beans topped with grilled onions, grilled jalapenos and guacamole
Fish Fillet$27.00
Served with rice and beans choose your style: blackened, garlic butter or Ranchera
Grilled Salmon Fillet$27.00
On the grill salmon served with Mexican rice and beans

Hamburgers

California Burger$19.00
Avocado, Bacon, cheese, onions, tomato and lettuce. Served with French fries
Old Town Deluxe Burger$17.00
Bacon, cheese, onions, tomato and lettuce. Served with French fries
Turkey Melt Sandwich$17.00
Turkey breast, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss cheese and ranch dressing served on a grilled sourdough with french fries
Philly Chese Steak$17.00
Steak green bell pepper Onions Swiss cheese. Served with French fries

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hector's on the Circle offers "amazing food and service" with standout dishes like chicken mole and chile verde. The ambiance is lively, making it a great spot for group gatherings. Some guests have noted slow service and high prices, but the "delicious drinks" and accommodating staff often make up for it.

84 Reviews

D
Darryl
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Missing a lot. Ambiance is poor, too loud, and service was poor. Food was ok, not hot. Salsa is really good but chips were undercooked
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Shawntel
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food were amazing!! I will definitely be coming back!
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Maria
Los Angeles21 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were underwhelmed with the food and the service. There was 1 overworked server for a dozen diners while he was tending the bar. Of course he flubbed one of three orders. Meanwhile, the manager and the hostess were engaged in conversation and occasionally paused to give scant attention to diners handing over chips or takeout boxes. The food was good, especially the chicken molé and salsa Verde, but the rest was average. The interior is nice, huge. I imagine it would be even more difficult to hear your dinner mates over the drone of music that seemed to be remakes of pop hits.
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Kristian VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had lunch day after Labor Day and place was empty. Surprised to be told that they ran out of tortilla chips! Beside that the drinks were delish and so was the food.
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Diane VIP
Orange County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Hector’s. Great customer service, delicious food and tasty drinks! Great location as well!
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DIANA
Orange County9 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We made reservations for a Saturday night, but it wasn’t necessary as there were plenty of seats. The restaurant is well lit, nicely decorated, sports were playing on the television. The service was excellent. All servers were very attentive, it was very nice. They have a full bar although I ordered a Bacardi and Coke but they only had Malibu and Presidente rum. I’ve actually never had a bar not have Bacardi rum. My husband ordered a spicy margarita - both drinks were weak in alcohol. The meal was fine, ordered tacos and a burrito. Both were on the smaller side but most restaurant now serve meals on the smaller side. I’ll usually take a pic of a lovely looking dinner but I didn’t take any. It’s a good place to stop in for dinner, overall, I would have rather spent my $140 at El Ranchito.
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HankH
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time with our group of 8. Plenty of seating, great food, great atmosphere and great service. Can’t wait to visit again when we are back in town!
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Tora VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place to dine. Food amazing and service is impecable.
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Jeff
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our service was slow, took forever to get drinks. Our server got our order wrong 2x. Food was over priced for what we got. Plus side is that they can accommodate large groups restaurant was clean, surprisingly very empty for Sunday night.
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Ron VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but on the pricey side for fairly standard Mexican dishes.
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FAQs

Hector's on the Circle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 363-3717.

Hector's on the Circle is rated 4 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

Additional information

Cross street
In front of Wels Fargo at the Orange Circle (Plaza)
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(714) 363-3717
Catering
Mexican Buffet: <br />(1) Fajitas (Beef, Chicken) comes with rice beans and tortillas (2)Enchiladas (3) Chile Rellenos <br />(4) Taquito Fest (5) Chile Verde (6) Chicken in Mole. Plus Tortillas, Chips and Salsa, Fruit and Salad Soft Drinks
Private party facilities
Book Hectors for your next event! Corporate Events, Dinner parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Graduations, Holiday Events with capacity up to 200 guests. Catering available. George Moran our Private Dining Coordinator 310-713-6024

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Additional information

Seafood*

Ensenada Shrimp or Fish Tacos$23.00

Camarones a la Diabla$29.00

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo$29.00

Camarones Rancheros**$29.00

Camarones Empanizados**$29.00

Seafood Cocktails

Shrimp and Octopus Combo$27.00

Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

Ceviche Tostadas

Ceviche Tostadas

Soups & Salads

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Waldorf Salad**$15.00

Soup of the Day

From the Grill

Tablita$65.00

Ribeye Steak & Shrimp$33.00

Ely's Ribeye Steak$33.00

Ribeye and Shrimp Pasta$33.00

Ribeye Steak$33.00

Tampiquena$33.00

Lomon Saltado**$33.00

Carne Asada Plate$27.00

Grilled Chicken$27.00

Fish Fillet$27.00

Grilled Salmon Fillet$27.00

Hamburgers

California Burger$19.00

Old Town Deluxe Burger$17.00

Turkey Melt Sandwich$17.00

Philly Chese Steak$17.00

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Review summary

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Permanently Closed

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