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    3.9 (1.9k reviews)
    Closed • 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
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    Fresh squeezed orange juice
    Liza G.

    My husband and I were looking for a breakfast spot in the DTLA area and this really hit the spot. They don't have waitstaff to take your order, but you scan the QR code at the table and place your order from your phone. The food was brought to our table quickly and everything was delicious! I got the burgundy omelette with egg whites and a salad instead of potatoes. My husband got the blue jam Benedict. I also got a fresh squeezed orange juice. The food portions were generous and even the toast was a nice thick bread. There were plenty of tables and it was a nice quiet breakfast. I highly recommend.

    Benedicts
    Jasmin A.

    Came here for breakfast over the weekend. One thing to note: you order by scanning the QR code at your table, otherwise no one will come by to take your order. We actually decided to check this place out after reading reviews about the complimentary ginger shots... unfortunately, we didn't get any. As for the food, the Eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwich were both delicious. Our favorite item, though, was the potatoes. They reminded us of crispy hash browns, but made with small roasted potatoes instead. So good! Overall, the food was tasty and worth trying for a weekend breakfast spot.

    Trini M.

    Stopped for brunch since my husband was working nearby. Service was kind but pretty minimal that day. We were seated and given a nice vase of water. They explained that ordering and payment happen online or up front inside, so it felt a bit self-serve after that. Drinks and food took longer than expected to come out. The portions were generous and satisfying. I went with the Loxex omelet (scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, tomatoes, onions), and the grilled potatoes on the side were spot-on. My husband ordered the chilaquiles, which he found a little too salty and soggier than he prefers. His cappuccino however, was very delicious. The menu has tons of appealing options, so it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for creative brunch dishes.

    Vegan tofu tostada
    Shai R.

    I had a wonderful experience at Blu Jam Cafe. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the Vegan Tostada. The tostada was full of flavor and seasoned to perfection. The tofu tostada was very crispy and crunchy which was delicious! The potatoes were also cooked perfectly. My son had the hangover scramble, sourdough toast and Blueberry Jam. He enjoyed his food also. He wanted a container of the Blueberry Jam to take home. We also ordered a Mimosa, Matcha Latte and a regular Latte. They were all delicious. I love the large mugs they put the hot drinks in. The service was good. You have to order from a QR code at your table. The food came out pretty quick. This location is located between Broadway and Spring Street. You can enter on either street. They have outside and inside seating available. I can't wait to visit this location again.

    Steven L.

    Went for brunch before it started getting really busy. Really great place because it's in this indoor alley that has different restaurants and coffee shops. We sat outside and I really enjoyed it because you get this kind of indoor outdoor feel. I got the Tuscany Scramble and wow it was really delicious. If you like pesto, you would love this a lot, I didnt know what to expect because I had nothing like this before, but the description was accurate. I was torn on either the tuscany scramble and the chilaquiles, but i really enjoyed my meal. I would totally go here again to get the chilaquiles or something that catches my eye.

    Crunchy French Toast, Iced Matcha, Iced Latte, Eggs Benedict
    Victoria A.

    Look how presentable the plates are! The food was good, but not great. I'd say the quality was just better than average! The menu is expansive though, and I'd be curious to return and try other plates/drinks. They have sangria, and I definitely want to try it next time. The service however, was so great! All the staff were quick, attentive, and friendly. They didn't rush us out or anything, either. Lastly, I did enjoy the location. There is an outdoor patio that is in a hallway of various businesses; it's covered/shaded, and yet still outside. Overall, it's a decent brunch in the middle of Downtown LA!

    Daniel V.

    I'm going to be honest. When I first walked into Blu Jam Cafe in Downtown LA, I was already judging the place. I don't know what it was, but I just wasn't feeling it at all. I honestly thought this spot was going to be mid and probably another overrated DTLA brunch place. But the second the food hit the table. Everything changed. I ordered a burger, salad, French toast, and an Arnold Palmer. The burger was cool. Nothing bad, but nothing amazing either. Just decent. The salad was good too. BUT THAT ARNOLD PALMER?!?!?! 10/10. Legit probably the best Arnold Palmer I've ever had in my life. Super Bomb! And the French Toast?!?!?! BRO... WTF. Easily the best French toast I've ever had and probably some of the best in all of Los Angeles, not just Downtown LA. That French toast literally saved this place from getting 3-4 stars from me. I'm dead serious when I say I'll come back just for that alone. Overall, I ended up leaving really impressed. Glad I gave this place a chance. 100% recommended.

    Norwegian Benedict with potatoes and a dirty matcha latte
    Keleyn C.

    I must say this was a wonderful experience and I'm grateful I came through. It was my first time coming to Blu Jam Cafe and BAY BEE!! I was satisfied. Managed to get outside seating and it was so peaceful, calm, blissful and soothing. The server seated me and got me taken care of immediately starting me off with water and gave me some great recommendations. Answered my questions and was patient while at the same time being knowledgeable about the selection of food they serve. Everything is through an app which I didn't mind so I ordered the Norwegian Benedict and breakfast potatoes with a dirty matcha latte. I must say they chef did their thing because the food was . Afterwards I was able to unwind and let the food digest for a bit and it was a peaceful and slow start to a Sunday morning. Definitely found a new gem that I will be coming back to for sure. Thank you for serving me.

    Dia N.

    This neat little cafe is tucked in a food hall-ish area that looked like it could've been a train station of sorts back in the day. We came here on a Thursday around 12pm and it wasn't too busy. There's paid parking lots across the street, but it's in DTLA, so the area feels a little urban. We were met with wonderful service from the moment we entered. They have some seating inside and outside, but it's a lot cooler inside their restaurant than the "patio" area. Also, there's no restroom at this place. You have to ask for a ticket and go over to the security guard who will unlock the doors to the publicly shared restroom for you. Anyways, we got the breakfast carbonara and chilaquiles. I liked that they offered us an amuse bouche of a berry crepe. The crepe was really good and probably was the star of our whole meal. The breakfast carb was more of a risotto/mushy fried rice with peas, eggs, and pancetta. It tasted alright, but we couldn't help thinking about similar it was to fried rice. The chilaquiles was alright. The chips were on the thinner side, which caused them to get super soggy really fast with the watery sauce. While the flavors were there, the texture was not. This spot is more of an order at the front and pay at the front kind of place. Overall, great service, decent food.

    Fresh squeezed orange juice
    Anthony R.

    We tried blu jam because of the reviews and proximity to our hotel. We stopped in for breakfast which was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant does not have servers but a hostess and then bussers/food runners. You can either order from your phone through a QR code or at the front station which I thought was interesting. We ordered a fresh squeezed oj which was delicious and definitely freshly squeezed. The iced latte had a great strong flavor. The only complaint is I drank it too fast. The breakfast sandwich had a perfect crisp to the bread. The egg was cooked spot on to medium so had a slight yolk dripping. The bacon was very crispy and overall it was an incredible breakfast sandwich. The crunchy French toast is breaded with a ground up cornflake. It was very crispy and came topped with fresh berries and two sides of a delicious vanilla sauce. We had a great breakfast and would recommend this spot to anyone.

    Mediterranean salmon bowl.
    Mayra S.

    This is a nice, cozy spot in DTLA with a welcoming atmosphere. We ordered multiple dishes, and everything we tried was good lots of flavor and great variety to choose from. The only downside was the wait time, which was a bit longer than expected. However, the overall experience was still enjoyable, especially because of the wide selection of dishes available. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.

    Argentinian steak & eggs Blu jam Benny
    Jesse G.

    Extensive menu The food here was good, nothing mind-blowing but enjoyable overall. I liked that they give you the option to self-order through your phone or go the traditional route with a server -- that was convenient. The menu is huge though. Honestly a little overwhelming with so many items to read through, it made it hard to decide what to get. I didn't love sitting inside. There's no A/C and with the open kitchen so close, it gets pretty hot and uncomfortable. If you can, I'd recommend waiting for outdoor seating -- much more comfortable. Overall, the food was good and the ordering options were solid, but I'd stick to sitting outside next time.

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    The service was okay, and the food was okay. Nothing really stood out to me, but it wasn't a bad experience overall.

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    Avoid this place at all costs.... No AC anywhere so hot and miserable. This place is the worst.

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    Does the crunchy French toast have any nuts in it?

    I don't believe so. Corn Flakes are what gives it the crunch.

    Does this place serve mimosas? Is the location air conditioned? Do the take reservations? I have been trying to get someone on the phone for days. Thank you for your help.

    Mimosas, yes. A/C, no... it's outside/in a shopping center. Reservations via yelp waitlist.

    Is the restaurant big group friendly?

    Can be

    Is there parking here?

    There are a couple of parking lots next to the restaurant.

    If my order was incomplete what steps do it take to notify blu jam?

    First kindly follow up with the ordering entity (e.g., Uber, Postmates, Grubhub). If this was not ordered through a third party, please contact the store directly.

    Is there a bathroom?

    Yes there is, not in the restaurant itself but inside the mall

    Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes

    Hi do you guys take reservations?

    Yes. You can use Yelp's reservation tool.

    Are they open right now for dine in?

    DTLA will open July 7

    Is this place open for delivery/take out? If so, what are the hours? The phone options aren't updated.

    Unfortunately they have closed until further notice

    Unlimited mimosas on Fridays?

    We offer the following mimosas for $10.95 a glass: -Guava Mimosa -Strawberry Mimosa… 

    Is there parking at this location?

    Parking very close by . Not expensive at all.

    Are the french toast vegan or can they be made vegan?

    Crunchy French Toast is not vegan, can not be made vegan.

    Good for large group Sunday brunch?

    How large of a party? We have a table that can satisfy a group of 8.… 

    Bottomless mimosas on weekend?

    No bottomless mimosas, but they do offer carafes of red and white sangria - which is super tasty. There is a bottomless mimosa spot just down the street - good place to kill some time while you wait your turn at that French toast.

    Do you need to make reservations?

    Good Morning Paulina! We do not take resrevations. However we do have a space for large groups that we can accomodate. We also have the option of adding yourselves to the No… 

    Open on thanksgiving today?

    Yes! 8:00am-3:00pm

    How is parking ?is there a lot? Street parking?

    I don't think there is a designated lot for that section of restaurants Blu Jam is in, but there are parking lots/structures around. I think they were $8 but not 100% sure. Or try street parking with meters but it was a little difficult to find when… 

    Is there a long wait on weekday mornings?

    No wait at all. I went this morning and there was only about 6 groups which took up less then half the place. Always safe to call to make sure.

    Are they pet friendly?

    I took my chihuahua and there were no issues!

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    Interior. 3/28/2025

    Verve Coffee Roasters - Breakfast burrito and matcha latte

    Breakfast burrito and matcha latte

    Verve Coffee Roasters - Espresso Tonic

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    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Ham Hock & Mushroom Mac & Cheese

    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles

    4.4(682 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$
    Vegan friendly
    Kid friendly

    Food, service, and ambience are all 5/5 stars! The only thing that sucked was the parking. This…read morepart of LA just sucks to park at in general. We had to park around the corner in a really disgusting area that was full of trash, dog poop and smelled really terribly of urine and sewage. That being saidddd! The Shepard's Pie was sooo good, it is my new favorite. Served in a skillet, it was a big, piping hot portion that's enough for 2 whole meals! It paired absolutely beautifully with a pint of their Bike Shed Brew. I felt like I was in London, spot on! The only thing I would add is some HP Sauce and/or Tabasco. I waited 10 years to finally check this place out and it was absolutely worth it! I'd love to bring people, my girlfriend even said it would be an amazing wedding venue, we just wish they had a better parking situation.

    I went there for a friend's birthday party. The food was pretty decent. The decor was great, and…read morethey had an in-house barbershop. I ordered the Steak Nachos for $32. $22 (Nachos) + $10 (Steak). It was a generous portion. I checked the bill, and it was straight up. I gave our waitress a generous cash tip. The waiters and waitresses were great. What irked me was that, when I looked at my credit card statement, they overcharged me. It was probably because I clicked NO TIP, yet I tipped the waitress. Wow! That's disappointing. I'm never gonna take my friends here. Parking sucked, but not impossible. But you gotta walk the ladies on the darker areas of the street.

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    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Top shelf spirits on display.

    Top shelf spirits on display.

    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Grilled broccoli

    Grilled broccoli

    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - The couches are comfy.

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    The couches are comfy.

    Sampa - Kare-kare tamales

    Sampa

    4.4(730 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$$

    Amazing experience. My wife and I decided to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary at Sampa. Peter…read moreand his staff were super gracious and friendly hosts for the evening. The food was incredible too. The duck and crab rice blew us away. They take a lot of pride in their craft cocktails which also stole the show. Ube clarified drink was 1 of a kind. 10/10 must try!

    My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 2 year anniversary. We've visited a couple of times…read morebefore and always had an amazing and enjoyable experience, so we were really looking forward to coming back for such our 2 year anniversary. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different and left us extremely disappointed. The night we went, there was a large party of at least 30 people gathered around the bar, which made it difficult to get in and out of the restaurant and took away from the overall atmosphere. We ordered the Bicol Express Mezzelune and Crispy Duck Pancit, along with the Clarified Ube Sour and Calamansi Mojito. Unfortunately, neither of us enjoyed the flavor profiles this time. The Bicol Express sauce was too sweet for our taste, while the filling itself was quite dry. The sauce on the duck pancit was also extremely salty. We were hoping our drinks would help cleanse our palates and balance out the meal, but they were forgotten and didn't arrive until the very end. To top things off, after we paid, our credit card wasn't returned to us, and we had to ask another server to retrieve it. Overall, this was a really disappointing experience, especially since we chose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and had such great experiences here in the past. We know they're capable of providing a much better experience, which made this visit even more frustrating. After this experience, it's unlikely that we'll be coming back anytime soon. That said, because our previous visits were so enjoyable, we might be willing to give them another try in the future and hope this was simply an off night.

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    Sampa - Bar area

    Bar area

    Sampa - A perfect bite of the ube cheesecake

    A perfect bite of the ube cheesecake

    Sampa - Crab fried rice

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    Sandcouch Cafe - Have you tried out our breakfast sandwiches? Lots of options to get you going in the morning!

    Sandcouch Cafe

    4.4(130 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    25 years in business
    Free WiFi

    After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

    I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back…read morebut changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

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    Sandcouch Cafe - Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

    Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

    Sandcouch Cafe
    Sandcouch Cafe

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    Prank - Boneless Chicken Tenders

    Prank

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

    Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

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    Prank - Nachos

    Nachos

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    Distrito Catorce

    Distrito Catorce

    4.2(46 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Boyle Heights

    Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

    I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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    Distrito Catorce - Art counter entrance a safe space   Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce  Facilitated by Liliflor Art

    Art counter entrance a safe space Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce Facilitated by Liliflor Art

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    Manuela - Manuela now open for curbside pick up and delivery via Tock.

    Manuela

    4.2(2.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$

    Brought my wife for her birthday, we absolutely loved it! Our server Nathan was so friendly and…read moreattentive, the rest of the staff that helped around were also great! My wife had the half chicken, I tried the squid and sausage, both were soo delicious. We also enjoyed the cast iron cornbread, okra, and baby lettuce salad. Atmosphere was gorgeous as well, main reason I wanted to bring my wife was the plants added such a relaxed surrounding. Will definitely be returning and recommending Manuela to friends and family!

    This was our first time dining in the arts district, and I picked your restaurant strictly for the…read moreambience that I saw online. Most times, a good ambience means mediocre food so I'd just hoped it was edible. Good Lord, was I wrong. Several things on your menu were the "best we've ever had" of that item, starting with the cornbread. I never order chicken when eating out because it's boring and usually dry. Your chicken was so moist - the spice level so perfect - that I had to share it with everybody at the table. Everything that arrived was met with "Oh my God. Have you tried that?" The only thing I didn't love was the parsley eastsider drink. I often have an Eastside when I am out, but perhaps the addition of parsley just made it taste like I was on a juice cleanse. Our waiter, Angel, noticed I wasn't gulping it down and asked if he could get me something else. I kept telling him it was "fine," but he did not accept "fine" as the bar of satisfaction so I asked for a margarita. He offered to add heat and I was reluctant, but said ok. Spicy margaritas often taste like a margarita with spice dumped as an afterthought. Again, you blew that theory away. I had to have everyone at the table taste the best margarita we have ever had. It tasted like the margarita had been born of a cross-pollinated agave-pepper plant. The seamless flavor was out of this world. I'm so grateful that Angel insisted I change my drink because we ordered 3 more. Angel also turned my husband onto an IPA that he loved. The unique ambience goes without saying. The designer of the space should win an award. We were fascinated by the diagonally, cut doors, wondering the story behind them. The people watching could have been our entire entertainment for the night. I've saved the best for last and that is our server, Angel. We were well taken care of from our first moment to our last. He gave us honest recommendations, made sure we were very happy, and clearly served your food and drinks with great pride. His name personality was delightful and we are still dreaming about everything the next day. Thank you so much.

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    Manuela - Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery.  Visit our website for more details.  manuela-la.com

    Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com

    Manuela - Cast Iron Cornbread, Steen's Butter

    Cast Iron Cornbread, Steen's Butter

    Manuela - Black Beans Chilaquiles, Crema, Fried Egg, Radish, Cilantro, Queso FrescoChilaquiles

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