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Almuerzo Café

4.5 (309 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Fern H.

Almuerzoooo. Great first experience this morning. This place was originally recommended by my good friend Cesar who works over at Vaca in the south coast metro area. (Excellent and legendary restaurant btw) The service here is top notch. Great people. Always smiling and happy to help. The food was great; starting with the complimentary conchitas, made in house super soft. Same goes for the bolillo that comes with the chilaquiles embarazados . Next time I look forward to trying the regular chilaquiles and the French toast horneado. Oh and the café de olla is quite nice. Recommend it Salud, dinero y amor.

Sausage skillet
Lucy S.

Me my Bestie and our moms chose this place to go after church on a Sunday afternoon. The place is not very big but it has a very cute aesthetic. Make sure you make a reservation if not you will be waiting because it's pretty busy on the weekends from what I've heard. The food was good overall my mom ordered the mole enchiladas, which had a little more sauce than my mom preferred but still pretty good. The skillet looked delicious, but it was just okay and could have used more seasoning. They served pan dulce as an appetizer, which I personally would prefer as a dessert--I'd rather have chips and salsa. Service was good, and the ambiance was nice. Overall, I'd come back and try something different!

Ambience is amazing, feels like home!
Joana G.

This is our second time here, and I couldn't wait to come back! We first visited last year for my birthday, and now I'm back again during my birthday week. My husband and I ordered the Chilaquiles Verdes Embarazados and the enchiladas, and everything was absolutely delicious. They start you off with two complimentary sweet conchas as soon as you sit down, which is such a thoughtful touch. Their coffee is incredible, and my husband ordered the horchata, it was so refreshing and one of the best we've had. The ambiance is one of my favorite things about this place. They have salsa music playing in the background, creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It honestly feels like you're having breakfast at your tia's house comfortable, cozy, and full of love. Jesus was our server, and he was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed. The hosts at the front and all of the staff are genuinely kind and welcoming as well. This place has become one of my favorite breakfast spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back. I highly recommend it if you're looking for amazing food, great coffee, excellent service, and an atmosphere that feels like home. Definitely coming back again next year for my birthday. Making it a tradition.

Breakfast burrito
Erika T.

Came back here with my coworkers, mind you a diverse group & they really enjoyed it. They enjoyed the vibe, ambiance, food and the service experience. One had to bookmark it to bring their spouse, he knew she would enjoy it. We had a variety of dishes but definitely the chilaquiles embarazados took g the spotlight. One had regular chilaquiles half red/half green and he appreciated they didn't get soggy, the tortilla retained the integrity of the crunchiness throughout. The orange juice was fresh and sweet, very refreshing.

Cafe de olla
John P.

Finally got a chance to go back to my favorite breakfast spot in OC. This is a gem hidden in a very unassuming location. It's off the the freeway next to several industrial facilities. I've been coming to this this place for a while now and food is always amazing. I usually get coffee here since they serve cafe de olla fresh. Interior and exterior are clean as well as the restrooms. Staff are always friendly, welcoming and professional. Wait time for a table/seat can vary depending on the size of your party. The one setback is that parking is always a major hassle. Pro-tip, if you happen to be solo, you can eat at their bar area. Going back to the parking situation, the restaurant shares a parking lot with several other businesses, and unfortunately another business is being built in a empty lot right next door. Still, besides the parking situation- go as early as possible to get a good parking spot.

Almuerzo delight molcajete
Jenn D.

This beautiful restaurant looks so chic and nice. Great and speedy service with spacious parking lot. I had their delicious cafe de olla and it was perfect black for me and they give you complimentary pan dulce (white and chocolate concha). My friend and I split the molcajete Almuerzo delight- chilaquiles,queso fresco chorizo, potatoes, and an egg any style you please. I will definitely be coming back!

Everything about this palace rocks. Between the homemade/in house conchas/pan dulce (insane) and the incredibly flavorful food, I will be coming here as often as I can. I was visiting from LA to meet my mom for brunch and wanted to try something new. Came on Sunday around 12pm and it was about a 30 minute wait. Totally worth it and the staff was very nice (but busy, if you can't practice a little patience then come at your own risk). The Cafe de Olla iced coffee was also super good! Can't wait to go back.

Starter for the table ... concha's
Omelina G.

Birthday brunch at Almuerzo somehow turned into a full telenovela episode. Started strong with chilaquiles embarazados all around since 4 of the 5 were intrigued ... which became unintentionally on-theme once the surprise pregnancy reveal dropped mid-coffee sip. The table lost it. Tip: Ask for both the red and green sauce. If you are like me, I can never decide and both were good so I still can't pick a favorite but guess what? You don't have to. Have both!!! Turkey club held its own, but the real heartbreak was learning they were out of guava, meaning the guava brûlée dreams were canceled before they could even flourish. Raspberry French bread stepped in as the emotional support carb and honestly? Did its job. Churro waffles were the MVP. We all spent a solid minute staring at the topping trying to decide if it was an aggressive scoop of butter before realizing it was ice cream. A journey. Dirty horchata lattes for the squad, while I stayed loyal to the café de olla because someone at the table had to make responsible decisions. 10/10 for food, chaos, plot twists, and accidentally themed menu choices.

Ranchero Potatoes w/peppers
Jeff B.

The chilaquiles were good tasting and had a beautiful presentation....but were pricey at best. Chips were broken up and soft from sitting on the counter to long. My wife's chicken enchiladas were tasty with nice shredded white meat and were a good size each. Beautiful place and is very busy....so go early! Overall it was pricey though.....

Chilaquiles
Raven R.

This is a fun place for brunch! It gets pretty crowded during the weekends so expect a wait. The parking lot is small so I parked in the plaza across the street. The place is clean and beautifully decorated and the staff is very nice. I love that the complimentary pan dulce that they bring to the table! It's soft and fluffy with the iconic sugary top. We got the stuffed blackberry french toast and chilaques. Stuffed Blackberry French Toast- You get buttery brioche stuffed with a blackberry cream cheese filling. The filling is creamy and decadent with a good amount of blackberry jam. Finished with powdered sugar and lechera. Chilaquiles- This is a fun take on chilaquiles. The tortillas are stuffed with mozarella cheese and fried until it's crisp with a gooey, cheesy middle. Finished with red and green salsa. Great experience overall!

Chilaquiles embarazados! 10/10

First time coming here and it was a great experience. Food was amazing, service was great. It was on a Sunday so it was packed and we did wait about 20 min but only because we ate outside if we wanted inside it was a 45 min wait. For sure returning again soon!

Lorena G.

Really disappointing experience. We waited about 40 minutes just to get seated. Once we were finally seated, we ordered an iced café de olla and chilaquiles. The food was okay, but definitely not worth that kind of wait. I also ordered toast, which came out soggy and overly sugary. The biggest issue was the service. Our server never came back to check on us at all. After waiting about 25 minutes, we finally had to get up and ask for boxes and the check ourselves. The waiter saw me trying to get his attention but just kept walking. The host was the only one who helped right away, which I appreciated, but overall the experience was frustrating. I wouldn't come back. The food is mid

Ruth H.

I found such a cute brunch spot in Tustin -- Almuerzo Café! The vibe here is so relaxing and beautiful. It honestly feels like you're dining at a luxury resort, with the elegance of an art museum. Every corner is beautifully designed, making it the perfect place to enjoy a slow brunch. One of my favorite dishes was the Molcajete. It arrived at the table bubbling like hot lava! The salsa was still sizzling and bubbling in the stone bowl, making it so fun to watch. Dipping the tender steak and juicy chicken into the rich, flavorful salsa made every bite even more delicious. It was definitely the highlight of the meal! We also loved the Steak & Eggs, Blackberry Stuffed French Toast, and the complimentary Pan Concha bread. The Matcha Margarita and Mango Margarita were refreshing and unique--perfect for brunch. Everything tasted amazing--¡Está riquísimo! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the relaxing atmosphere made us want to stay longer. Plus, there's free parking, which makes the visit even more convenient. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it if you're looking for a beautiful brunch spot in Orange County!

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Food and service is great! Food is so delicious my go to will always be the chilaquiles embrazados!

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Do they have vegan options?

We currently do not offer vegan options.

Phone number for Togo orders?

Unfortunately they don't list one anywhere

Do you open on Christmas?

Yes! Christmas Eve 7am - 3 pm Christmas Day 9:30 am - 2 pm… 

Is it walk ins or reservations can't find a phone number?

Walk ins

Does anyone know if you can go and just order coffee to go?

Wrong place for that. It's the only thing on the menu that was a miss for us. Save your time & money and get it somewhere else ;)

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