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    Bright Light Diner

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lola K.

    Definitely one of the highlights of our visit! The staff here is competent and hospitable, and service was top notch. Portions are generous and all four of us stuffed ourselves and still had leftovers. ASHA made our day and went out of her way to make sure each one of us was happy. They treated us so well we felt like we were visiting old friends - would definitely come back!

    We were so busy eating I forgot to take a picture before having eaten half of my Flautas and Enchilada de Mole...
    Dr. Janis M.

    Okay... picture two California girls crawling across the USA like it's a desert... clutching their throats as they stagger and lurch searching in vain for a real Mexican food mirage. Not a pretty sight, I assure you! Then... feeling that life has lost all meaning, they get a flyer in the mail. Hope wells again in their breasts - maybe THIS will be the place - The Bright Light Diner... opens at 6am on weekdays (7am on weekends), and purports to serve breakfast ALL day 'til 9pm... AND Mexican food!!! Should they eat on the patio or inside? They fall into an interior booth and ask for the Mexican menu. Angels gather in the firmament... they hear trumpets sounding... could this really be true!?! A resounding YES fills the air... the food arrives... it's wonderful, their souls are replenished... so are their stomachs! For about $20 per person you are more than sated with Burritos, Tortas, Tacos, Enchiladas... and more! You can also get full breakfasts any time of the day... sheer heaven... angel approved! We later had the breakfast menu... sigh, it was amazing, too!

    Birria Omelette
    John R.

    We found Bright Light Diner by accident, and I'm happy we did. The food is extraordinary! I had a birria omelette and my wife had the omelette. They were both delicious but the birria was in its own category of amazing!! The service was great by answering our questions and making sure our coffee was filled. The restaurant had great music adding to a great vibe and dining experience. We will be back!

    Street tacos
    Zachary P.

    I feel like this is a hidden gold mine for good Mexican food!! The dinner has a wide selection of breakfast and burgers. But the real thing is the Mexican menu they have!!!! You need to stop here for their Mexican food. It's amazing! The service is awesome and so amazing. Inside the diner is very clean and welcoming. Make sure you stop by and get some awesome food!!!

    Nachos with chicken

    The atmosphere here is great, amazing service, huge menu and really good food. The inside of the restaurant is super cozy and they don't make you feel rushed at all, you can sit down and take your time. Overall had such a great experience.

    Chocolate Chip Pancake
    Todd B.

    The food was absolutely delicious! My husband got the Birria Breakfast Burrito with a side of corned beef hash. I got The Big Bulb breakfast sandwich and a chocolate chip pancake! The Birria Breakfast Burrito was AMAZING. Definitely get a side of the Mexican salsa to go with it. the corned beef hash was cooked perfect and had great flavor! The Big Bulb breakfast sandwich was bacon, sausage, hash brown patty, and American cheese on a hard roll. The cheese was melted and the has brown patty was crispy! The inside was nice and clean, and smelled good! Our waitress, Rosie, was the sweetest! She was very attentive, had a great recommendation for the Mexican salsa, and the service was just all around 10/10. We will definitely be going back to try lunch!

    John P.

    Had a great breakfast!! It was 2 corn tortillas fried one with red salsa one with green. They had an egg on top of each with avocado onion and cheese. You could tell the salsa was homemade it was very flavorful with a little spice. Eggs were cooked perfectly and all the flavors melded together perfectly. Also came with home fries and they were great too. Service was friendly and fast. I will definitely be back!!

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    The service is always great. Paula is friendly and always comes back to check In! The food is always top notch h and served quickly.

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    Great food, very consistent, excellent service. Beautifully remodeled. Serve breakfast and lunch all day!

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    Great place to eat, service is always good and the food is amazing!! This is definitely a place to visit.

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    11 months ago

    5 stars, food was amazing, servers were very polite, and good prices all around. Definitely recommend!

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    Was quaint and food was very good. Service was exceptional. Will be back again. Bacon was perfect

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    The food is great and the service is friendly and great…read more Warning - the place is really small! Very limited seating, and it's tight. I went during the winter while it was still cold, and every time that door opened or closed, it was brutal! Now that it's warm, I'll have to return for a better experience. My friend and I shared an order of the strawberry and banana pancakes. They were fluffy and topped with sooo much fruit. I ordered the California Benedict. I loved it. She ordered an omelette. Both came with your choice of bread for toast and homefries. I really liked that the fries were not greasy at all! I heard that they have a patio during the warmer months, so that is nice to hear. If you enjoy typical diner food with a Mexican twist, I suggest you give this restaurant a try.

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    Farmhouse Platter. French Toast Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and tator tots, with bacon.

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