When you pull into the neighborhood, you question whether or not this place can be worth going to. Well let me tell you , if you crave true authenticity you will not find a comparable restaurant in town! You will more than likely wait around 30 minutes to be seated, why you ask? Because the line is long due to the exceptional food! The first time I walked in a couple years back I remembered going there as a child with my grandfather in the 70's. Great start to know that they have been in business that long (actually a couple decades longer) and there is still a large demand from the customers. The place screams vintage inside and not the kind of trendy after market remake kinda stuff. It takes you back in time with old construction and art work. Once you get a seat the staff are prompt and very friendly. The food comes out quickly and is always hot and fresh. I have never experienced a chile verde chilaquiles quite like the one served here before. It's just so authentic and the best comfort breakfast meal I can find in town. We will keep coming back for years to come, if you haven't been here it needs to be on the top of your list of new places to try! read more

Arizona Cafe - Chile Verde Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Arizona Cafe is always a must-have breakfast spot. The staff is incredibly friendly and makes you feel genuinely welcomed the moment you walk in. We came in on a Saturday morning, and even though it was fairly busy, our wait for a table of three was less than 10 minutes. Our dishes were all great but I highly recommend the Machaca! All the food taste very much like a homemade dish. The atmosphere is warm, the service is consistent, and it's the kind of place you can count on for a great start to your day. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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Very quick service with some of the best Mexican food in town. This place isn't afraid to make a spicy salsa! My chili verde burrito was delicious. Very friendly staff with a very hip vibe to the restaurant. Prices were super decent. Parking is always hard to find since it's street parking. read more

Arizona Cafe - Chili verde burrito with rice and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Had the chilaquiles and it was so tasty! Love the old school vibe in here and the service was good and fast. Will definitely come again when I'm in town. read more

Arizona Cafe - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I ordered the chile verde chilaquiles, though the presentation of it leaned more red than verde. While the dish was enjoyable, I've had stronger chile verde elsewhere. The preparation reminded me a bit of migas, with the egg scrambled into the tortillas. The cheesy beans and rice complemented the overall flavor of the plate nicely and made for a satisfying meal. The lemonade was notably sweet, which may not appeal to everyone, but it was right up my alley. Overall, there were some enjoyable flavors here, though a few inconsistencies kept this experience at a solid 3 stars for me. read more

Arizona Cafe - Chile Verde Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Throughout my various travels across our beautiful nation, I'm always on the hunt for that special place that serves a truly magnificent breakfast. And on a recent trip to Bakersfield, I found that at the Arizona Cafe. My colleague recommended it, and when I first showed up to meet her this little hole-in-the-wall joint was closed up. I thought I was at the wrong place. Turns out, I had just gotten there a few minutes before they opened. By the time my co-worker arrived, they were open for business. We quickly grabbed a booth and a couple of Micheladas (hello, morning!), and both of us opted for their signature chillaquiles with housemade green chile sauce. (Insider secret: their chile verde is actually red!) It was allll delicious. And, tbh, it was a LOT of food. We could easily have shared one plate. Service here was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere inside was pleasant and cozy. I would definitely go here again so I can try out some of their other tasty-looking brekkies! read more

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Lunch outing with the broworkers at Arizona Cafe. A lot of the other businesses in the area seemed to be closed on a Monday, so we were glad to see that Arizona was open. They seem to be a local favorite and busy when we got here. It took staff a while to get us menus, but quick to come back to take our orders. The meals here all come with rice, beans, and tortillas. 2 of us asked for flour and 2 of us asked for corn, but they came out as all flour tortillas. The broworkers had Asada w 2 Eggs ($19), Chile Verde ($19), and a Chile Colorado ($19). I also had the Chile Verde ($19) since it was the top house special. There is currently a $0.50 increase on egg orders due to eggflation. The portions are huge and the food is also heavy. The chile verde definitely had a kick to it, but very flavorful. Food coma! It's a miracle I was able to be productive ater returning to work. read more

Arizona Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Hands down they are serving some of the best Mexican food in town. They have been around forever and are a true Bakersfield staple. If you haven't had them yet, come on over and enjoy a flavorful dish. My sister brought me home chorizo with potatoe and eggs and it came with a side of rice and beans and 3 fresh flour tortillas. This dish was a 10/10, JUST OUTSTANDING. So much flavor, the tortillas were fresh and soft, the quality of my meal was just superior. For it being to go, my meal was still hot after a 15 min drive. Lol Do your life a favor and come by. You will not regret it. Thanks Arizona Cafe for the amazing lunch, till next time! read more

Arizona Cafe - Chorizo and potato with egg - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

If you want the best chili verde in Bakersfield congratulations you just found it. I'm not exaggerating when I say I ask for a side of the chili verde sauce and eat it with a spoon like a soup. It's consistently delicious. It's a small restaurant not out gets super busy and the service keeps up really well. It's family friendly inside. The only thing is I do wish they had a better location with better parking. Still, so worth it. read more

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My husband and I had lunch at Arizona Café in Bakersfield, and it was absolutely delicious. From the moment the food came out, I felt like I was eating at my great-grandma's house--true comfort food made with love. I had the chile colorado and instantly fell in love; the flavor was rich and perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the chilaquiles and couldn't stop talking about how good they were. Everything from the welcoming atmosphere to the incredible food was amazing. You can truly feel the heart behind this family-owned restaurant. We highly recommend Arizona Café and will definitely be back! read more

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5 star food!! First timers! Heard about this place for a while. First, this is a five star restaurant but 2 small things that I had to bump down to a four as hard as it was. Biggest negative is the sketchy neighborhood it's in. This is definitely not a safe place to be. I was watching my truck the entire time! Now back to business, walked in and was really digging the OG Mexican restaurant vibe this place has, too cool! Not many hole in the wall joints around now days! Great menu! I ordered huevo rancheros rice and beans! Amazing!! Simply amazing. Honestly felt like my grandma made it fresh for us. My wife ordered the chiliques with chili verde! She isn't easy to please but she really enjoyed it! Service was good not great but still!! Restaurant was pretty clean as well! I felt like the prices were a little in the high side. About 20+ a plate. Breakfast for 2 with coffee was $58 after tip! Like I said food and old school vibe definitely worth the 5 star but that neighborhood is just scary and prices are a little high!! But we will still come back again, maybe with pepper spray or something read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! I order the cheese enchiladas everytime. Sauce is delicious, and the portions are perfect for me. The service is prompt and so friendly, this local restaurant makes you feel like family. read more

Been hearing about this place for sometime now so came to give it a try. Haven't been to this side of town and was nice to explore Bakersfield. Place was quaint and place was packed which is a good sign. I tried the huevos ranchero with the chile verde. The Mrs tried the menudo and we also got the chile verde burrito. Food was good and service was great. The huevos ranchero were good but I wasn't used to having them like that so threw me off a bit although it tasted good. read more

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Delightful ancient Bakersfield Mexican food restaurant from 50's if not older. Chile verde has pork bones in it. Incredible food. And gorgeous t-shirts. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield open for breakfast too only thing that sucks is parking

I had heard about this place when I first moved to Bakersfield back in July 2021. I finally got an opportunity to go enjoy breakfast this morning. When I was driving up to the location, it looked a little sketchy... It is right in the middle of old Kern, which is part of the old downtown area. There are a lot of homeless people, but mainly because there are a lot of Resources for the unhoused such as the mission and other places where they can give food and water. The area was pretty safe and I easily found parking right in front of the place on the street and I noticed they have parking across the street. The place is very small and the waiting area fills up fast. When you walk in, you have to put your name on the waitlist if you want to eat at a table. They have a bar area and you can walk right up to the bar and sit there to enjoy your food and beverage without waiting. I went in hungry for chorizo and eggs and this place had a plate and it was accompanied with rice and beans and your choice of tortillas, corn or flour. The place is known for their chile Verde plate however the chile is not green, it's red. It's made with pork meat, including the small ribs, and I know this because the man sitting next to me on my left, offered me a taste when I asked him what the plate was. It is quite delicious. However I had already ordered my plate so I will have to go back and get a plate of this chile verde. Besides the food, I had the most amazing experience there this morning. At the same time, two gentlemen and I walked over to the bar and sat next to each other as we were all singles. I thought the two gentlemen came together because they exchanged a few words and it looked like they were sharing tortilla chips. The two men ordered the same plate, which was the chile verde. I didn't think anything about it as I was enjoying my breakfast too much to pay attention. The man sitting in the middle got up and walked towards the back towards the restroom... And then I saw him at the cashier, which was on the way back from the restroom. Didn't think anything about this... Until... I finished my breakfast and I asked the server if I pay at the bar or if I had to walk over to the cash register. She stood between me and the other man and told us that the guy sitting in the middle had paid for our meals. I was speechless and very humbled... I was surprised and I felt a wave of emotion come over me because I was feeling a little lost today. I am so honored and flattered that somebody out of the blue would do that for one person let alone two. Whoever you are...the guy that sat between me and another other guy at the counter at the Arizona Café, you are an angel! You made my day and my entire mood changed and I have been so productive and happy the entire day. Thank you for what you did and I will pay it forward... always! Sorry, peeps for getting a little emotional there... Go to this café... And go early so you can avoid the wait... They are open from 8 AM to 2 PM so you have a short window to make it happen. I highly recommend it... everything on the menu looked delicious and my breakfast was amazing. Enjoy! read more

Arizona Cafe - Salsa for chips and chile verde salsa for the food. Both are delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Food is always always always excellent. I have literally never had a staff member be anything but friendly, kind and attentive.

This place is a local icon. I have photographed the outside multiple times. Finally decided to try the food. I am a massive menudo fan, I heard this place is one of the best. The entrance is unassuming, but inside is full of charm, like a time capsule. The bar is simple and worn, green neons, green leather booth. The wait staff is wonderful. I ordered the menudo, it came with chopped white onion, órgano, pepper flakes, and half a lemon. Every bite was a perfect bite. I loved everything about this place. read more

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Another morning where I woke up and wanted nothing more than to go to Arizona for breakfast. I had albondigas soup but also got the Chile verde chilaquiles and never a disappointment. I got it to go this morning, it's my comfort food during the winter months. It was a packed house when I showed up to pick up my food which always makes me happy. Such a relaxed and chill environment, and always see familiar faces there. The albondigas is my favorite in town, it is much more basic then other places having always, a quarter of a potato, and 4 balls of meat, but their broth is what I enjoy. I always add rice to mine and have to put the signature chile verde sauce in it and my favorite is with their flour tortillas. It's enough for me to snack on all day. read more

Arizona Cafe - Papas con chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I hadn't realized that this place was thriving just down the street from where I used to live back in the day. All the same, I'm glad I got introduced here. Great food and great service. read more

I love Arizona Cafe! This is part of my grandma and I's rotation of weekly breakfast joints. The neighborhood can be a little sketch but don't let that deter you from the delicious food waiting inside. My go-to is the chilaquiles, sometimes I add chicken sometimes not. The meal comes with beans and rice which is always consistent and fresh. My grandma tries to switch things up here and there but I've never heard her complain. Service is great even during their busy times. Never feel pressured to clear the table like some places. We typically enjoy our breakfast and have nice chats without disturbances. read more

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Best chili Verde in town I have been eating there since 1975 the neighborhood is kind of sketchy, but that's part of the charm read more

Arizona Cafe has been an institution of Old Town Kern for over 70 years! The food is solid, traditional and flavor packed. The service is good, speedy and friendly. Their breakfast counter provides a fun way to interact with your party or with others and doubles as a bar. Cool vibe here, definitely worth checking out! read more

Arizona Cafe - Chilaquiles with chili verde, pot beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place gets a 5/5 from my family and me "Service was friendly and attentive. The food was authentic and delicious. The spot is small and cozy with great music ! Great for any occasion, we dropped in for breakfast, our choice was chilaquiles and we left satisfied. Will return and highly recommend. read more

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It had been a while since the family and I dined at this landmark of a restaurant here in Bakersfield. Nestled in the heart of Old Town Kern, the Arizona has always been a favorite of local foodies for decades. This time around they didn't disappoint. My family of four was joined this time by my parents and the 6 of us only had to wait 5 minutes to get a booth in the corner. After getting some drinks, chips, and salsa, we placed our orders. My mom and wife split a bucket of mimosas (about 6 servings for $15 is a great deal). My dad got a coffee and the rest of us had waters. My dad ordered chilaquiles with chile verde, my mom got a chile verde burrito, my wife got a carne asada burrito, my daughter a chicken soup, and my son and I got the menudo. The menudo was an 8/10, and the rest of the food was definitely 9/10 with the chile verde being the best. We got continuous service throughout our meal, with nothing but kindness throughout. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for authentic Mexican food, and good hospitality in a place that has been popular in town for over 70 years, give the Arizona a try! read more

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Always fresh and super good taste. Chilaquiles or menudo are my go too. Cant forget out the chili verde oh yes.

Their menudo is pretty good, service is always good. We like to come here occasionally but the area is not the best.

Food excellent!! Very flavorful and excellent service!! Very nice and fast!! Have returned and brought several friends to enjoy this spot with me!! read more

Went here for the first time in years,the last i remembered it was great. Today,not so great. Sorry but for the prices the portion sizes are like children's plates,and the food was dry. read more

Arizona's chile verde is unmatched in town! When you mix it with the chilakiles it makes it 10x better! Try it read more

Arizona Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The chile verde is so good it makes you sweat on a cold December morning. Good vibe, great people, amazing food. read more

Arizona Cafe - The chile verde is so good it makes you sweat on a cold December morning. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Loaded Croissant was crazyyyyyy good. Chips were crispy and salted to perfection. And don't even get me started on the hashbrown. Definitely be coming back again. Also Coffees are amazing. Home made freshly squeezed orange juice is like gods gift to mankind. Mark Cuban should invest in this Cafe because one day it's gonna be bigger than Starbucks. Xoxo read more

This is a great place for breakfast. I've been here a few times and each time the food is as authentic as it can get in our town. I took one star for the location. Even though the restaurant is always clean the location is one that makes you worry for the safety of your car.But the food is so good that I'll take the chance! And this restaurant is not going away as they been at the same location for many years. The staff was polite and really busy. Every time we come here this place is packed! That says a lot. Luckily it didn't take a long time for us to get a table. Our waitress was very attentive and was always there when we ran out of our beverage. The food was delish! Seriously, they must have some Mexican grandparents putting some old recipes to work and adding love to everything because that's the only way food taste this good! We will definitely be back! read more

Arizona Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Wow was this place delicious! Both meals were absolutely amazing! It was a lot of food and even came with home made flour tortillas. Service was good and food came out surprisingly quick. I will definitely be coming again. read more

Arizona Cafe - Chile verde chilaquiles with rice & beans directly in front of me and two chile rellenos with rice & beans in the back. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Pretty slow on this Sunday morning surprisingly. We ordered the menudo and Chile verde with rice and beans. The menudo is so good it needs no topping or anything at all! The Chile verde always hits the spot sometimes it can be to spicy but today it was perfect. The rice and beans are always lower than average. The service is always friendly and fast I just wish it was a little bigger because it's usually really crowded overall A++ read more

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Really good authentic Mexican food best in town check them out my favorite is the chile verde chilaquiles!

Apparently I have been living under a rock. I stumbled upon this place last weekend and could not believe what a gem this place is. This place has been around since the 1950s and is just amazing. Nothing fancy here, just great authentic Chile Verde with a hospitality that makes you feel like home. Our waitress was shocked when I mentioned that I was a first timer, she stated, "most people arrive and tell me they have been coming here since they were a child" this set high expectations that were certainly met. The Chile verde is there specialty, you will find it alone, in a burrito, or even on your chilaquiles. Will definitely be back! read more

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Been eating at Arizona for decades.. it's been around 2 years since my last visit. So I was really looking forward to breakfast. Huevos Rancheros were excellent as always .. This place is always on point.. it's a little pricey at $19 Bidennomics hit every thing on the menu. Overall still the best Chili Verde in town .. just wish I could have afforded the Chile rellino that I normally get with this dish .. Vote Trump so we can eat the way we used to!! Make Mexican food inexpensive again!! Trump 2024 read more

Place is smal but the food is delicious. Authentic Mexican food. Hard to find places like this. Chile verde is delicious and very tender. Highly recommend it. read more

Can't say enough about this place. Been coming here since I was a kid growing up in the area. I love the menudo here. The staff is always welcoming and the place clean as can be. Arizona Cafe serves authentic Mexican food. read more