Welcome to Docent Brewing’s San Juan Capistrano taproom — where the food is as craft as the beer. Our kitchen draws inspiration from fermentation, bold flavors, and the same spirit of creativity that goes into every pint. Whether you’re grabbing a Korean Reuben with kimchi and chili aioli, a Docent Bowl loaded with pork belly and pickled vegetables, or one of our Saturday-only Mountaineer Rolls, every dish is made to pair with what’s on tap.
Find us at 33049 Calle Aviador, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano. Open daily at 11 AM. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
You may remove items for nut or dairy allergies, but no substitutions or additions. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Sammys & Things
Includes one sidekick-
Korean Reuben
$16
Pastrami, Swiss, kimchi, chili aioli, grilled sourdough
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Roasted Chicken Salad Sando
$17
Roasted chicken, grilled onion, gorgonzola, bacon, avocado, green onion, lettuce, lime, challah bun
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Humble Hero
$14
Salami, pepperoni, ham, Swiss, pepperoncini, honey mustard, arugula, grilled sourdough
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Cubano
$14
Orange & coriander pork, ham, Swiss, house-made sweet pickles, Docent IPA mustard
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Spicy Chile Verde
$14
Pork, Swiss, jalapeño-cilantro cabbage
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Triple Grilled Cheese
$9
Mozzarella, jack, cheddar, grilled sourdough
Add tomato soup $8
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Beerwurst Roll
$13
Beerwurst, bacon jam, spicy honey mustard, quick kraut
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Brekky Sammy
$16
Sausage patty, bacon jam, black garlic aioli, arugula, onion, avocado, melted cheddar, challah bun
Mountaineer Rolls Saturdays Only
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Basecamp
$5
Pepperoni, salami, jack & mozzarella
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Climber
$5
Pepperoni, salami, pepper jack, mozzarella, pickled jalapeño
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Ghost Mountain
$5
Pepperoni, salami, ghost cheese, mozzarella, habanero
Bowls, Greens & Things
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Docent Bowl
$17
Pork belly, brown rice, greens, kimchi, cucumber salad, deviled egg, sesame seeds
Add avocado $2.50
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Vegetarian Bowl
$15
Avocado, brown rice, greens, kimchi, cucumber salad, deviled egg, sesame seeds, soy
Add roasted chicken, pork belly, chile verde, or citrus pork $4.50
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Sesame Chicken Salad
$16
Roasted chicken, cabbage, carrot, cilantro, green onion, yellow bell pepper, wonton, sesame vinaigrette
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Arugula Salad
$13
Sweet onion, toasted almonds, feta cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Add chicken, pork belly, chile verde, or citrus pork $4.50
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Earthy Cobb Salad
$17
Roasted chicken, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, garden pickling, potato salad, pepitas, bacon, egg, honey mustard vinaigrette
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Tomato Soup
$8
Tomato, onion, garlic, herbs, cream, garlic rub toast
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Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
$13
Tomato, red onion, jalapeño, jicama, lime aioli, avocado. Served as two tostadas.
A la carte $6.50
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Spicy Vegan Tostadas
$12
Roasted mushroom & potato, jalapeño refried bean, jicama pico de gallo. Served as two tostadas.
A la carte $6
Quesadillas
Served with chips-
Jack Cheese
$9
Mozzarella, jack & cheddar
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Kimchi Quesadilla
$13
Kimchi, chile paste, jack & cheddar cheese
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Chicken Quesadilla
$13
Chicken, pickled onion, jack cheese
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Chile Verde Quesadilla
$13
Chile verde, pickled onion, jack cheese
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Citrus Pork Quesadilla
$13
Citrus pork, pickled onion, jack cheese
Sidekicks
- Chips $3.50
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Pickled Eggs
$3
Egg, yellow chilis, pretzels
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Jalapeño BBQ Slaw
$3 / $5
Cabbage, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, Docent BBQ sauce
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Kimchi
$4 / $6.50
Cabbage, chile, ginger
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Escabeche
$3 / $5
Carrot, jalapeño, garlic, onion
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Arugula Side Salad
$4.50
Arugula, almond, feta, champagne vinaigrette
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Sesame Side Salad
$4.50
Cabbage, carrot, cilantro, yellow bell pepper, green onion, wonton, sesame vinaigrette, red onion
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Potato Salad
$3 / $5
Dill, potato, pickled cabbage & carrot, onion, egg, beer mustard, mayo
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Cucumber Salad
$3 / $5
Cucumber, ginger, lime, sesame oil
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Sweet Pickles
$3 / $5
Cucumber, onion, garlic
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Mustard Pickles
$3 / $5
Cucumber, cauliflower, turmeric, onion
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Deviled Eggs
$4.50
Gochujang, sriracha, ginger, green onion, fried shallot