We have mixed feelings about Ariana's but give it the benefit of the doubt and on only one visit can't be too critical. We had a breakfast on a drive up the coast. We used to live in Salinas, so knew Park Row in previous years. Ariana's was new to us, but the surroundings were familiar. We ordered burritos. Mine was Chili Colorado, wife had a sandwich. The burrito was mostly rice, rice and more rice with a few beans for decoration. The amount of pork was minimal. Had to dig around to find it. Might have been just an off day for the cook as everyone else was keen to order eggs Benedict and other breakfast items. Also, the reviews raved about their home-made salsa and that was, to me, pretty blah. Not a good experience and I hope we are the exception. We will return on a future trip as it is a very local and well respected place to eat. read more

Delicious, affordable food with great service. Ambiance is cute, casual, comfortable, and cozy.

We came here since I saw they had cafe de oya. Not the best but a decent cup of coffee. I had chilaquiles divorciados (simply means you get both red & green) and they were great the chilaquiles were crispy. My hubby had the huevos rancheros and says they were good. Staff was very friendly and attentive. When we told them it was our first time they explained the menu & answered all our questions. We will defiantly return! read more

Great breakfast/lunch at reasonable prices. As always very friendly service. Authentic Mexican cuisine.

Anytime we are in the Salinas area, we find our way to Ariana's for breakfast. Always friendly and quick service along with delicious, authentic Mexican food. Our favorites are the chilaquiles divorciados which comes with half red and half green sauce. The sauces have excellent flavor! The machaca is also a favorite. Highly recommend. read more

We've been here a few times now. Today we had the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce wasn't up to par. It was slightly sweet with no hint of lemon, disappointing. The hash browns tasted stale and the oil they were fried in was rancid you could taste it. I get that they're trying to keep the cost of food down but I wish they would use a better quality of bread it's like the cheapest bread you can find. Also wish they would serve better sausage I don't care for those hockey pucks. Their omelets are a bit of a mess. Their service is always great and the coffee is decent and only 2.29 a cup. read more

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Amazing food. It was not greasy at all. The staff was very sweet. The chilaquiles & chile verde were delicious.

Omg cinnamon coffee!!!! So delicious and the omelettes were so so good! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for home cooked food! Fast and friendly is a bonus!!! read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Country omelette with hash browns and cinnamon coffee - American Near Me - Salinas, California

Tried this place my mom had good things to say, after checking Ariana's on yelp we decided to try it. So glad we did, the food was delicious, the environment relaxing not very loud, and the waitress was on top of the coffee refills. Definitely will be eating here again. read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Spanish rice, refried beans, scrabbled eggs, red & green chilaquiles. - American Near Me - Salinas, California

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I made a quick trip this weekend to my hometown of Salinas for a cousin's funeral, and I found this place on Yelp (where else). My brother and I were hungry for breakfast and this place did not disappoint. I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with over medium eggs, beans and rice, while my brother ordered the country eggs Benedict (sausage Patty instead of Canadian bacon). The salsa verde on the chilaquiles had just enough bite without being soggy, the tortilla chips were nice and crispy, and the eggs were cooked just right. The beans and rice complimented the meal perfectly. I was going to order the optional carne asada to go on top of the chilaquiles, but honestly, I didn't miss it. The Señora, presumably the proprietor, came by our table three times with a big smile to see how we liked it. No small feat, considering how busy they were. We are very well for $41 plus tip. I will definitely return to this excellent local spot when I am in town. read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Chilaquiles verdes with beans, rice, and eggs over medium. Delicioso ! - American Near Me - Salinas, California

I went to Ariana's and , I was eating the cheese burger and it was , horrible no taste I almost threw up disgusting, anyways the waitress was nice , and while I was eating I was looking at the waitress cleaning tables and I see a old man /the owner ' taking the waitress tips and putting it in his pocket I was appalled , that's ridiculous that's illegal to take the waitress/ waitress tips in general and after I left I was checking to see if the old man was going to take the tip I left for the waitress and I saw an old lady take the tip i was like what is that and the old lady is the owner aswell , that's insane, if you are leaving a tip give it the waitress,/waiter do not leave it on the table and crazy that they do that , I can have them shut down! read more

One of the worst places to eat in Salinas. DO NOT GO HERE. It is dirty, food is atrocious, customer service is abysmal, and they mischarge customers. - [ ] When we arrived we were greeted with a swarm of flies buzzing around everywhere. Tables were also dirty and had food remains that were not cleaned from previous customers. - [ ] The bacon cheeseburger we ordered was a frozen patty mess, the bacon was crusty, and the bread was drenched in grease. The fries that went with the cheeseburger were equally as bad as they were stale and tasted like the school cafeteria variety. - [ ] When we complained about it to our waitress she took our plate and informed the owner of the restaurant. He came over to our table and asked what was wrong with it and we told him it did not taste good and if he could bring us tacos instead. He brought the tacos after they were done and before we could finish the plate had the waitress bring our check. In it we found that they charged us half the price of the cheeseburger that was sent back and our other parts of the order. - [ ] On top of that they mischarged the whole bill (see attached picture). When we complained with our waitress we were told that we were still going to be charged the cheeseburger that was sent back because we were wasting perfectly good food and that they could package it up if we wanted. We obviously said no and paid the incorrect amount so we could leave. read more

Ariana's Restaurant - a checkbook and a calculator - American Near Me - Salinas, California

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Truly an Americana experience. Mix of business people talking about the latest news, parents with kids, retirees and young adults. Physical ambiance isn't much but that's perfect for this place located in a strip mall. Bacon is extra crispy and - I'm not big on pancakes - theirs are out of this world. I couldn't stop myself! read more

SMH... top ten worst meals I've ever had.... Ordered the French dip poorest excuse of a sandwich I've ever seen.... I'll post some pics the meat was off and a funny color the potato salad had no season it was watery the texture of the potatoes was disgusting .... 10 bucks down the drain... No wonder it was empty... read more

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A solid go-to breakfast place! The food never disappoints. My only wish is that the breakfast would come out faster on weekdays. Not a biggie - I just need to give myself more time! The service is excellent and super friendly :) Definitely give this place a try. read more

Pretty far into Salinas and doesn't look like much, but a nice spot with good breakfast and Mexican food. The service is wonderful and the menu is large. It's definitely geared more towards the older generation, as most of the clientele is older couples but it makes it so cozy. Good low key breakfast or brunch. read more

It was our first time here & we loved it! They have American & Mexican breakfast here. I got the chilaquiles divorciados because I couldn't decide if I wanted red or green, so I got both. They were both very good, but my favorite chilaquiles were the green, very flavorful. read more

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I used to go to this place almost every Weeknd the food was good and the service was good. One day my family and I went in for breakfast and my son wanted to change something on his order and the owner an older lady would not allow it for some reason. We weren't able to substitute. We paid for our coffee we left we never went back. I'm sure they'll be okay without our business read more

I met my 81 year old parents at Ariana's for my lunch break which I have from 12-1. I work on S. Main. My parents were already sitting down when I arrived at 12:05 pm. Two men and another table of four women showed up after we had sat down. After sitting there for a bit, our order was finally taken. At about 12:40 we asked about our order... he stated they were working on it. I explained we had already been there for 40 minutes and I had to be back to work by 1. I then look over and the two men I walked in with at the same time were about done with their meals and the four women were already eating. At 12:51, I went to the counter and explained I could no longer wait as I had to get back to work. He stated the order was almost ready and became upset with us because we no longer wanted to wait. I looked on the counter and there was only one plate ready to be taken to our table. With irritation, he told the cook to stop working on our order. Needless to say, my parents and I did not eat lunch. :( Very disappointed with the service and attitude towards us when the restaurant was the one with poor customer service. read more

We've only come here for breakfast. Some of the dishes are good. Their hashbrowns are excellent but wish they'd give you a bigger portion. County potatoes are meh very plain. I like their salsa too. The eggs Benedict were excellent, perfectly poached eggs on a nice big thick piece of tender ham. The food usually comes out fast and the coffee is free flowing and included in some breakfast specials. The service is excellent. I wish they use better bread and do away with the sausage paddies. read more

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Never had a bad meal here! Whether traditional American coffee shop fare or delicious Mexican dishes, the food is excellent, service friendly and efficient, and portions are generous. A great Salinas choice for breakfast or lunch. read more

Best Chilaquiles I've had, hands down The staff is very quick and super friendly. I really enjoyed the experience. read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Salinas, California

We were just passing through town and came across this charming restaurant in a very large but dated shopping center. I can eat breakfast at any hour of the day and that's what it said on the window. The first thing we noticed was how friendly and inviting everyone was once we walked in, we then proceeded to order the eggs benedict and chile verde with eggs. Everything tasted magnificent. If this place was near where we lived, it would definitely be a weekly go to spot. read more

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Truly delicious, fresh, homemade food. After enjoying a wonderful meal, my Dad always orders Tamales to go. Good food, wonderful service! read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Cheese Enchiladas, rice and beans. - American Near Me - Salinas, California

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This place has really good service and was quick/easy to grab lunch on the go. The BLT was ok, there wasn't anything super special about it and I expected it to be a little bigger, but it was pretty decent. For the BLT with fries and a soda I spent about $12. Knowing how easy it is to order to-go, I'll probably be back to try something else on the menu soon. read more

I try to look for Mexican Restaurants to eat Breakfast at, since I always get the Huevos Rancheros if they have it! And this Place did not disappoint! The Beans, the Rice, the sauce it was all so Delicious! Will definitely go again! Just wish they would refill the Coffee quicker.. but other Wise The Food was Delicious :) read more

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this is probably our family's favorite place to come and eat breakfast! This is a family owned business with the best food ever and you get a lot for your money! the staff are very nice and helpful and super friendly! read more

I've never had a good meal at Ariana's. Twice they burned chili verde, today she burned the english muffin in eggs benedict. Mom couldn't eat her meatloaf, a huge portion, but much too salty. read more

My daughter and I ate here Sunday morning at about 10 am. It seems that we just beat the Sunday morning church crowd. We were seated right away, received our beverages quickly and had our order taken an on the table within 15 minutes of arriving. As always, the food was delicious and the portions generous. I highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

I followed the 5 star reviews to Ariana's for breakfast; we were greeted & served by the owner herself with her gracious style & smile. Ariana's features American breakfast comfort food at very comfortable prices. There's also a complete page of Mexican specialties on the menu. Ariana makes her own hot sauce . . . Ariana's is packed with locals who know good food when they taste it. People were waiting at the door for tables at 10:30! This is my go-to breakfast & lunch spot in Salinas, and it should be yours, too. Not a chain / uniquely, one of a kind . . . read more

Popped in late morning after a hike. Seated ourselves at one of two available tables; place moderately busy. Received lukewarm, watery coffee and son asked for water shortly after seated & waitress took orders ~5mins later; food received 20 mins later. Noticed smell of cinnamon as waitress passed by to table next to us. Wasn't aware until after second refills offered of the bland coffee, and third pass from waitress that the table next to us had gotten fresh hot cinnamon coffee; a waitress then offered the cinnamon coffee to us at which point we were two bites from completing our meals. I did mention it to the elderly hostess (? Owner) at check out who then offered me a cup to go, but too late. The food was usual diner fare, nothing creative + stingy with strawberries on french toast & no whipped cream, and the less than stellar customer service/coffee issue was something that influenced any desire to return. read more

Came here for the first time with my husband. He had the huevo Rancheros and I had the chili verde omelet. Service unfortunately was really slow, it took about 45 minutes to get our food. My husband was unimpressed by his meal but the chili verde omelet was delicious. That was about it though. The rice was over salted, the house salsa tasted like I was eating straight red pepper flakes, and the flour tortillas were hard. I asked for sour cream and never received it. Asked for a water and never received it. All around the best part was the omelet but it wasn't worth everything else. read more

Love this place. Never disappoints. The food is always great and the owner is very nice and always remembers us.

Good food and friendly service. Nice family establishment. Good selection of classic american breakfast and traditional mexican breakfast options. Place can get a bit crowded and you might have to waite for a table, but I think that just proves the great food and service. read more

Ariana's Restaurant - Chile Verde & Eggs - American Near Me - Salinas, California

Amazing service and excellent food! We came her for breakfast and we were greeted in the kindest way, served quickly, offered frequent coffee refills and enjoyed the food. Highly recommend! read more

Inexpensive breakfast/lunch hidden spot behind Main Street in Salinas. Had veggie omelet and corn beef cabbage, came out quickly, good portions. If you want a spot where you can get American and Mexican classics, this is it. Definitely will be back to try the Chile verde. read more

Food is ok..service is hit and miss. Did notice the prices went up.. pretty sad was one of the last places you could bring a large crew for low cost. Wont come back soon..asked for eggs scrambled well.. they came disgustingly soft. 3 stars are for the friendly patrons. It used to be worth coming here.. now with the higher menu prices.. not so much. Sorry yoir greed lost some customers. read more

Great service! But my chilaquiles were warms. The French toast hardly has any egg and it was nowhere near being cooked . The pancakes had a rubbery texture. read more

I've been to Ariana's before for breakfast and lunch and enjoyed the food. Yesterday a couple of friends took me there and I decided to have the Chile rellenos...it was just before noon. Bad choice! Although they "looked tasty" once I tried to cut into them, it was not easy since the chiles were stringy and there was hardly any cheese. I tried the second one and it was the same along with a watery sauce so you can imagine what the plate looked like...I told the waitress and thought they would credit the tab, but "I picked at it" so no way. Also the waiter told my friend he had sold many of the same item already. Really? We had arrived before lunch and most folks were having breakfast as were my two friends. Worst chile rellenos ever and should be taken off the menu if not improved! read more

Went for lunch with a friend, I ordered the club sandwich and the turkey and ham they use is substandard. The quality is awful, it was my first and last visit to this establishment. read more