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Cute Mexican brunch spot with good food. I got the mole enchiladas and it was delicious, good mole sauce on the Smokey flavor. Also got some tacos to try and the pastor and lengua was different like an elevated version. The lengua taco pieces were bigger chunks and seared def would get that again. The pastor was thinly sliced pork and well seasoned. Would be back for Mexican brunch food.
My dad and I came here and it was really quiet on a Saturday night but the food here was really tasty and authentic! Had a carne asada burrito and it was delicious especially the tortilla and cheese. Good customer service and charming unique decor. I know it's mainly known for breakfast but I hope to see them busy at night too
The service was great!!! However, the food was very bland and lacked flavor! Not much of a selection on salsas too!! I love my food spicy and having a variety of salsas would have helped! We had the carnitas tacos, and breakfast tacos, again not well seasoned. I've had carnitas in many places in LA and Mexico (Uruapan Michoacán) and these carnitas were not that...even the carnitas in LA were better. On a good note, the chips and guacamole were good! The ambiance is very casual, you just walk in and order.
Came here for brunch, but will definitely return for dinner. Ambiance was bright and busy, the food was great, but what stood out the most was how friendly and fun our bartender was!
Ok yeah the tacos were amazing I absolutely loved how flavorful and mix of flavors it had. Server was great and answered my questions perfectly. Black Opal Tacos 5/5 great starter right amount of chew and softness. Look at the picture tastes how it looks. Waygu beef was amazing. Carne Con Chorizo 5/5 woooo amazing. So this is actually a Filet mignon taco with spicy chorizo bites and honestly i thought it work together amazingly. Spicy fyi but i like the heat. Al Pastor 5/5 now this was interesting how it wasn't chopped into tiny cubes like most places but it was so flavorful and the pineapple was caramelized with the right savory sweetness. Amazing Horchata with Cocoa (I forgot the full name) 2/5 ok this is where I hit a snag. Now the favor is good so I give it that, but it was like drinking sand silt, bad BAD texture it kinda ruined the mood but I paid a-lot for it so it wont be wasted, wasn't cheap. I felt it needed to be more modernized like more liquid and maybe a sprinkle more sugar. The thickness of the silted texture was just ugh. Not recommended. The place was cute and clean which I like. Kinda warm like the AC wasn't turned on higher settings but whatever, electricity is expensive. OVERALL. I would 100% come back, the Waygu cuts is a must have and the tacos were flavorful. Next time I'll try to order a different drink.
Took my mom out here since she was craving Mexican food. Found this spot through Yelp and noticed it was popping and popular so we went to give it a try. The lady who served us was kind and polite; didn't rush us at all. We ordered their famous Chilaquiles and a beef burrito. The food presentation is nice and the color scheme makes it look delicious, however, the flavor did not go well with our palate. The burrito was humongous, but it tasted pretty basic. The spicy sauce wasn't that spicy. We could have brought our own sriracha bottle for a little kick lol, but that's not authentic. I really wanted to like this spot based from the good reviews, but it wasn't meeting my expectations. I would be a liar if I was to give it a 4/5 at most if I do say so myself. We didn't finish our food and took it for Togo. If you want to give this place a try, I'm not stopping you alright. I might taste better to other people, but it's not my cup of tea. Regardless, it's still a lovely local shop.
The Friend... The Best Friend.... The talk on the phone all night, Friend.... And best of all, the sleep over your house when we're all adults already, Friend.... This is Her Friend, and although I like her, she is not my friend, respectively speaking of course. But when I woke up this fateful Sunday morning and walked into the living room, I saw her, sprawled about my couch, moments from waking up and wondering where her next meal would come from. I had to think quick but it was Sunday and I was in the midst of an alcohol fog. I was too late! The Friend had woken up and I had already made eye contact. There was nowhere to hide and no way out of this already destined Sunday adventure. "Where we going for lunch?" she managed to get out over a yawn. As I mentioned before, I was still in a fog and although my response should have been a place with a drive-thru window, even that simple knowledge was not available to me at the moment and instead I blurted out the first food related name I could think of and shouted, "Anepalco?" The Friend nodded with mean approval, so me, my lady and The Friend were off to what my wallet would call, "a not excessive but pricey for what it is meal." The silver lining to this whole situation was that the food was indeed delicious. Ordering anything with the mole is going to be magical on your tastebuds, especially with the enchiladas. Their tacos were slightly above average and the torta tasted like a perfectly made torta. I guess it wasn't such a bad Sunday after all. Stay looking for the silver linings & delicious mole my friends....
We ordered a bunch of tacos on Sat or Sun night. We walked over from the hospital after spending all day there. Probably would have enjoyed the tacos more if it was under better circumstances. I can't even remember which tacos were what but they had a large portion of meat and the tortilla was good. It's a small spot and a bit warm inside, not sure if they have ac since the doors were open. It was also a little smokey inside, but smelled like delicious meat on the grill.
Came here for breakfast. The place is cozy and clean The staff was very welcoming and helpful. We tried the watermelon aguafresca upon their recommendation. For entrees we ordered horchata french toast and chilaquiles with asada. Watermelon Aguafresca- This was sweet and refreshing. The watermelon flavor was distinct and it was served ice cold. Horchata French Toast- This has a lovely cinnamon flavor with a creamy horchata sauce. A tasty sweet dish! Chilaquiles with Asada- We were able to get this with combination sauce. The tortillas were fresh and crisp. The asada is tender and juicy. The salsa rojo and verde tied the flavors together. Finished with an over easy egg. Great experience overall!
Anepalco never misses. The chilaquiles were so good and the Mexican mocha made with Abuelita chocolate was pure comfort. I couldn't decide which type so I tried the divorciados which is both salsas ! We also tried the Burrito del Norte. The meat was so savory. Parking is limited, but totally worth it if you're in Orange. We went early during breakfast and it was perfect timing right after, it packed up fast. There are two locations; this was the smaller one and it's such a cute, cozy little brunch spot.
The place is tiny however beautifully decorated. They do have a small menu. The service was a bit slow. We had to sinuously wave down the server. We never got water, even though. When the food arrived, the flavor was OK. It was anything extravagant and they don't offer any extra condiments which sucked because some of the food you get extra flavor overall, the place was OK. The staff was really nice however they hardly check up on us.
This is a great restaurant to visit with your family and friends. We had a delicious brunch. The food was seasoned well and very balanced tasting. We enjoyed the Guava French toast and green chilaquiles. I wished the French toast was more soft and fluffy, rather than dense. Our toddler's mac n cheese was very simple, but still tasted good. Our kid really enjoyed the sweet watermelon. The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is clean, pretty, and spacious. The music choice is top notch!
My coworkers and I came here for the chilaquiles and they did not disappoint! I usually don't go for chilaquiles often but I heard this place had top notch chilaquiles; both great presentation and taste! We came on a Thursday morning and this place was already packed. It is a very small restaurant with limited parking so I can definitely see this place even more packed on the weekends. We all ordered 4 dishes to share: Horchata French Toast, Guava French Toast, Green Chilaquiles, and Chilaquiles (red) w/ carnitas. Both french toast tasted really good; not too sweet. I really enjoyed the red chilaquiles with carnitas more than the green but maybe because we added meat to it hehe. The presentation of the chilaquiles was perfect, topped with egg, pico de gallo, avocado, cojita, and cream...it was too perfect to eat. Overall service and food were great. I will definitely be back to try their Huevos Perdidos and Ceviche. Definitely recommend! :)
19 days ago
When people ask for hidden gems ... well this is one of them ! Elite customer service and super friendly staff , reasonably priced , a lot of parking , the place is nicely decorated and most importantly the food is amazing ... full of flavor !! We will definitely be back for more !! This place is Jimbo approved read more
8 days ago
This place used to be good. They cheaped out on service and most importantly food quality. It's overpriced as well. Never again !! read more
2 months ago
Cute Mexican brunch spot with good food. I got the mole enchiladas and it was delicious, good mole sauce on the Smokey flavor. Also got some tacos to try and the pastor and lengua was different like an elevated version. The lengua taco pieces were bigger chunks and seared def would get that again. The pastor was thinly sliced pork and well seasoned. Would be back for Mexican brunch food. read more
My dad and I came here and it was really quiet on a Saturday night but the food here was really tasty and authentic! Had a carne asada burrito and it was delicious especially the tortilla and cheese. Good customer service and charming unique decor. I know it's mainly known for breakfast but I hope to see them busy at night too read more
The service was great!!! However, the food was very bland and lacked flavor! Not much of a selection on salsas too!! I love my food spicy and having a variety of salsas would have helped! We had the carnitas tacos, and breakfast tacos, again not well seasoned. I've had carnitas in many places in LA and Mexico (Uruapan Michoacán) and these carnitas were not that...even the carnitas in LA were better. On a good note, the chips and guacamole were good! The ambiance is very casual, you just walk in and order. read more
6 months ago
Came here for brunch, but will definitely return for dinner. Ambiance was bright and busy, the food was great, but what stood out the most was how friendly and fun our bartender was! read more
3 months ago
Ok yeah the tacos were amazing I absolutely loved how flavorful and mix of flavors it had. Server was great and answered my questions perfectly. Black Opal Tacos 5/5 great starter right amount of chew and softness. Look at the picture tastes how it looks. Waygu beef was amazing. Carne Con Chorizo 5/5 woooo amazing. So this is actually a Filet mignon taco with spicy chorizo bites and honestly i thought it work together amazingly. Spicy fyi but i like the heat. Al Pastor 5/5 now this was interesting how it wasn't chopped into tiny cubes like most places but it was so flavorful and the pineapple was caramelized with the right savory sweetness. Amazing Horchata with Cocoa (I forgot the full name) 2/5 ok this is where I hit a snag. Now the favor is good so I give it that, but it was like drinking sand silt, bad BAD texture it kinda ruined the mood but I paid a-lot for it so it wont be wasted, wasn't cheap. I felt it needed to be more modernized like more liquid and maybe a sprinkle more sugar. The thickness of the silted texture was just ugh. Not recommended. The place was cute and clean which I like. Kinda warm like the AC wasn't turned on higher settings but whatever, electricity is expensive. OVERALL. I would 100% come back, the Waygu cuts is a must have and the tacos were flavorful. Next time I'll try to order a different drink. read more
9 months ago
Took my mom out here since she was craving Mexican food. Found this spot through Yelp and noticed it was popping and popular so we went to give it a try. The lady who served us was kind and polite; didn't rush us at all. We ordered their famous Chilaquiles and a beef burrito. The food presentation is nice and the color scheme makes it look delicious, however, the flavor did not go well with our palate. The burrito was humongous, but it tasted pretty basic. The spicy sauce wasn't that spicy. We could have brought our own sriracha bottle for a little kick lol, but that's not authentic. I really wanted to like this spot based from the good reviews, but it wasn't meeting my expectations. I would be a liar if I was to give it a 4/5 at most if I do say so myself. We didn't finish our food and took it for Togo. If you want to give this place a try, I'm not stopping you alright. I might taste better to other people, but it's not my cup of tea. Regardless, it's still a lovely local shop. read more
The Friend... The Best Friend.... The talk on the phone all night, Friend.... And best of all, the sleep over your house when we're all adults already, Friend.... This is Her Friend, and although I like her, she is not my friend, respectively speaking of course. But when I woke up this fateful Sunday morning and walked into the living room, I saw her, sprawled about my couch, moments from waking up and wondering where her next meal would come from. I had to think quick but it was Sunday and I was in the midst of an alcohol fog. I was too late! The Friend had woken up and I had already made eye contact. There was nowhere to hide and no way out of this already destined Sunday adventure. "Where we going for lunch?" she managed to get out over a yawn. As I mentioned before, I was still in a fog and although my response should have been a place with a drive-thru window, even that simple knowledge was not available to me at the moment and instead I blurted out the first food related name I could think of and shouted, "Anepalco?" The Friend nodded with mean approval, so me, my lady and The Friend were off to what my wallet would call, "a not excessive but pricey for what it is meal." The silver lining to this whole situation was that the food was indeed delicious. Ordering anything with the mole is going to be magical on your tastebuds, especially with the enchiladas. Their tacos were slightly above average and the torta tasted like a perfectly made torta. I guess it wasn't such a bad Sunday after all. Stay looking for the silver linings & delicious mole my friends.... read more
2 months ago
We ordered a bunch of tacos on Sat or Sun night. We walked over from the hospital after spending all day there. Probably would have enjoyed the tacos more if it was under better circumstances. I can't even remember which tacos were what but they had a large portion of meat and the tortilla was good. It's a small spot and a bit warm inside, not sure if they have ac since the doors were open. It was also a little smokey inside, but smelled like delicious meat on the grill. read more
Came here for breakfast. The place is cozy and clean The staff was very welcoming and helpful. We tried the watermelon aguafresca upon their recommendation. For entrees we ordered horchata french toast and chilaquiles with asada. Watermelon Aguafresca- This was sweet and refreshing. The watermelon flavor was distinct and it was served ice cold. Horchata French Toast- This has a lovely cinnamon flavor with a creamy horchata sauce. A tasty sweet dish! Chilaquiles with Asada- We were able to get this with combination sauce. The tortillas were fresh and crisp. The asada is tender and juicy. The salsa rojo and verde tied the flavors together. Finished with an over easy egg. Great experience overall! read more
3 months ago
30 days ago
Anepalco never misses. The chilaquiles were so good and the Mexican mocha made with Abuelita chocolate was pure comfort. I couldn't decide which type so I tried the divorciados which is both salsas ! We also tried the Burrito del Norte. The meat was so savory. Parking is limited, but totally worth it if you're in Orange. We went early during breakfast and it was perfect timing right after, it packed up fast. There are two locations; this was the smaller one and it's such a cute, cozy little brunch spot. read more
1 year ago
The place is tiny however beautifully decorated. They do have a small menu. The service was a bit slow. We had to sinuously wave down the server. We never got water, even though. When the food arrived, the flavor was OK. It was anything extravagant and they don't offer any extra condiments which sucked because some of the food you get extra flavor overall, the place was OK. The staff was really nice however they hardly check up on us. read more
11 months ago
This is a great restaurant to visit with your family and friends. We had a delicious brunch. The food was seasoned well and very balanced tasting. We enjoyed the Guava French toast and green chilaquiles. I wished the French toast was more soft and fluffy, rather than dense. Our toddler's mac n cheese was very simple, but still tasted good. Our kid really enjoyed the sweet watermelon. The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is clean, pretty, and spacious. The music choice is top notch! read more
My coworkers and I came here for the chilaquiles and they did not disappoint! I usually don't go for chilaquiles often but I heard this place had top notch chilaquiles; both great presentation and taste! We came on a Thursday morning and this place was already packed. It is a very small restaurant with limited parking so I can definitely see this place even more packed on the weekends. We all ordered 4 dishes to share: Horchata French Toast, Guava French Toast, Green Chilaquiles, and Chilaquiles (red) w/ carnitas. Both french toast tasted really good; not too sweet. I really enjoyed the red chilaquiles with carnitas more than the green but maybe because we added meat to it hehe. The presentation of the chilaquiles was perfect, topped with egg, pico de gallo, avocado, cojita, and cream...it was too perfect to eat. Overall service and food were great. I will definitely be back to try their Huevos Perdidos and Ceviche. Definitely recommend! :) read more
3 months ago
2 months ago
Anepalco is a cozy mexican brunch spot near St. Joseph's hospital. If you're visiting a loved one and want to get out to get a bite you can easily walk over to this restaurant. The staff is very kind and the food was good. The chilaquiles came with red and green salsa which made them very flavorful but the carne asada was too tough which is why I gave it a 4/5 stars. The horchata french toast was delicious. It was not too sweet which I appreciated. I just wish it came with some more fruit. Overall this is a great brunch spot to visit when you're in the area! read more
10 months ago
Food was great Service was great The guacamole was great We both had breakfast / chiliquiles & huevos rancheros read more
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5 months ago
I'm not sure if this dish is supposed to be prepared like this but I'm only able to eat half my meal with how oily this dish is served. Basically chips,beans, cheese and sauce for a heavy price tag. Been eyeing this place for a while... I can tell they have a lot of potential and maybe their other dishes would be delicious but this is keeping me from going back. read more
25 days ago
Swung by this place early in the morning and was surprised to see it so empty! The servers and hosts were very friendly with music going. We were treated with a very warm welcome, despite the cold and windy day! Ordered a berry hibiscus tea, red chilaquiles, and a carne asada torta. Everything was incredibly tasty and the food was served just as quickly. We would definitely plan on coming back to this OG Anepalco location! read more
8 months ago
Went here while visiting family in the hospital. It's within walking distance from Saint Joseph's and CHOC. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing! For a hole in the wall, Mexican restaurant, they sure did knock it out of the park! read more
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On our way north, stopped here for brunch. Fast friendly service. Had the red chilaquiles with carnitas and it was plenty for my husband and I to share. Delicious and a creative twist on a typical chilaquiles dish. Worth a stop here if it fits in your plans. Wish they had this restaurant in San Diego area. read more
9 months ago
Delicious amazing service staff attempts great delicious. Fiancé love his chilaquiles. The Chilaquiles were perfect on spice, especially because he doesn't eat spicy food. Ambiance alegria/cheerful vibe. read more
First time here to the Main Street location. I've been to the Old Town Orange location years ago. I remember it being very, very good. But just never made my way back. So this morning, my friend wanted me to try the Main Street Anepalco location since she loves their chilaquiles. I asked the nice waitress if she recommended the Huevos Perdidos or the Huevos Divoricados. I'm not Hispanic / Mexican so I have no idea what these dishes are, but I liked the ingredients in both. She recommended the Perdidos. Wow. Probably one of the best and unique dishes I have had in a long time. It was hearty, a bit spicy (which I like) but also so freaking flavorful! It has duck and poached eggs and the bread they provided with the meal was perfect for the dish. I soaked the bread in the stew and ate it together, and at times I scooped the broth up with a spoon and devoured it. It was excellent! I am beginning to crave it again as I write this. I will definitely be back. I highly recommend this dish. My friend's chilaquiles was also delicious and prepared in such a unique way, that it didn't look like typical chilaquiles dish. Also highly recommended! read more
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Good was authentic Mexican food. We ordered Tongue Taco, Enchiladas, and Burrito for breakfast. Good portions, good quality protein. Fantastic food !! Mexian Mocha took me back to Oaxaca. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
My husband and I came here for breakfast cuz I had a hankering for chilaquiles! This place did not fail me! Their chilaquiles are so delicious. The hubs had huevos divorciados. So good too. Both red and green salsa are super tasty. The staff is friendly and eager to tell you about their menu items. We were told great things about their meats so we'll be coming back for tacos soon. read more
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Did the cook or the ownership change recently?
Hi Rose: Ownership didn't change, though we recently refreshed the space and updated the menu a bit. We still serving all our customer's favorites, such as Chilaquiles,…
Do you use the same fryer for corn and flour items?
We don’t have a fryer. Thanks
Is it baby friendly?
Yes, however at the Main Street location it is a little bit cramped inside, however there is room for a stroller at the outside tables.
Do they have mimosas?
We don't offer Mimosas at this location, but on 3737 W Chapman Ave we do have a full bar.
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Inside the restaurant is a little cramped for pets, but there are a few small tables outside.
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