Bruma Just Became My New Brunch Go-To! I went to Bruma in Wake Forest for a solo brunch date after hearing some mixed reviews, and after my experience I genuinely want to know--what did y'all order?! Because Bruma absolutely did not disappoint. I went on a Thursday morning right when they opened, so it was peaceful and uncrowded. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by smiling faces. The décor is absolutely beautiful, and I was seated beside a window where the morning sunlight made the whole experience even better. My waitress was incredibly sweet and started me off with a selection of Mexican sweet breads. Naturally, I couldn't resist the strawberry concha. The surprise came with the first bite--it was warm! Soft, lightly sweet with just enough strawberry and the perfect hint of cinnamon. Such a simple touch, but SO good. Then came Abuela's Mocha. Listen...that warm, caramel-filled churro on top? I would order this EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I also had the fresh watermelon & lime juice, which was bright, refreshing and actually tasted fresh--not overly sweet or artificial. For my main, I ordered the steak and eggs, and they did not come to play with the portion size! Everything was beautifully presented, the steak was flavorful, and the entire plate hit every note. Between the beautiful atmosphere, genuinely warm service, fresh drinks, generous portions and food that actually delivered on flavor, one brunch was all it took for Bruma to earn a spot in my rotation. My solo brunch date was a complete success, and I'm already thinking about what I'm ordering next. Bruma, I'll be back. read more

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My friend and I met for an early lunch today (Friday) around 11:30. They have breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, so they open at 9am. It's so cute inside and outside with plenty of seating. It has all the aesthetics for the perfect picture. I wish I would have taken more pictures. I was seated right away and our server was great! The manager and the server came by a few times throughout our meal to check in on us which was nice. They have an expansive food menu with so many yummy looking options (there are pictures of some of the menu items). They also have a nice drink menu, from coffee to cocktails. We both decided on breakfast options. I had the Tres Leches pancakes and my friend had the Crème Brulee French Toast. The presentation was lovely. We both enjoyed every bite of our food. I do wish it came with a side, but it was filling either way. I'll be heading back soon to try more of their menu items. read more

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This is a brand new restaurant and a great addition to Wake Forest. Upscale fun atmosphere with unique cocktails and fun vibe. I'm sure it will be a huge success. The service is attentive but our food took longer than I expected but it was worth the wait. I can't wait to enjoy the great outdoor space too once it cools off a little. Overall I enjoyed it. We ate our entrees before I thought about taking a photo read more

Bruma Wake Forest - Beverage menu - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

A great new Mexican spot on Franklin St In Wake Forest. Now in soft-opening mode, this new restaurant has opened in the former Aye Toro storefront. The interior is designed and laid out the same, but renovated to be more upscale. The new place is owned by the same folks as Tlaquepaque, so for sure they know their way around Mexican cuisine. The name sounds perhaps more confusing than the concept. Bruma is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast (brunch) menu is extensive and delicious. Lunch/dinner menu not quite as extensive but still all of your favorites plus some imaginative unique offerings. The drink menu is heavy on house-specialty drinks, complementing the full bar. The 2 times I've visited, there were only a few patrons. They're taking the soft opening seriously and making sure that operations are smooth before they start promoting. The experience both times was top notch. Service is attentive and quick. Time from order to service 10 minutes. Food is beautfully plated and is as pleasing to the eye as to the belly. First visit, tried a Birriarita and Papa Ranchera. Birriarita is a wonderful burrito, stuffed with juicy, savory birria, rice, beans, cheese, onions and cilantro and then griddled crispy. It's sloppy because of the delectible cup of sauce for dipping. If you're a birria fan, this is for you! Papa Ranchera is a stuffed baked potato. Chose steak as the protein, grilled to perfection and piled high, topped with onons, cheese, bacon plus chipotle sauce. Never had a Mexican take on a loaded potato, but this one hit the mark. The potato was baked perfectly - moist and creamy. A great combo. Thanks to our served Madison - great job! Second visit, tried Ranchero Eggs. Ranchero Eggs is classic juevos rancheros and is excellent! Everything seasoned perfectly, eggs sunny-side up as ordered. Thanks to our server Izzy, who dazzled us with her friendly charm and made sure the meal was just right. There are literally 12 other things on the brunch menu I want to try - will definitely be back! Welcome to Wake Forest, Bruma. Wishing you success. read more

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I felt like I was dining in a Five Star restaurant in Dallas, TX. Tge decor was enchanting. Tge servers were attentive and courteous. The food was delicious. I loved their coffee. I look forward to returning. Such a delightful dining experience right here in Wake Forest. Prices are average for the market. read more

Bruma Wake Forest - My daughter and I having our photo op moment! - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

We got the 12 tacos and they were really good (awesome deal also!). The service was great we sat outside with our dog and our waitress was very accommodating. The outside patio is a really nice vibe, they even had the fan spinners for the table to keep flies away which was a nice bonus. We came for brunch last weekend too and the meals were great then also. Really glad Bruma is open now, we will be coming regularly! read more

Bruma Wake Forest - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

We celebrated 6 birthdays & had a blast!!! The food & drinks at Bruma was awesome, the hospitality was above & beyond, and the restaurant ambiance was perfect.... We had too much fun & didn't picture the food, it was all delicious!!! Definitely would recommend this place & we will return. read more

Bruma Wake Forest - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Visited twice. Ordered the Chimichurri steak and eggs the first time then the traditional breakfast the second time. Food was good, but overpriced. Service was great and the decorations made the place feel high end. Recommend they drop the prices or provide low cost alternatives/menu items. read more

Bruma Wake Forest - Traditional breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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New place in wake forest !!! We loved the food and the service was great..!! We sat outside with our friend and a baby and we had plenty of room. They even supply you with a fly fan read more

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Went for the first time recent, Talk about Massive Servings ! Great Service. (Mexican Music a little too loud for my taste, but its ok) I would lean forward the sweets for breakfast. But what an amazing focus on detail and old school service. Great Range of menu options read more

The food is just not that impressive at all. The ambience and the outdoor seating area is beautiful. But you can't sustain that if your food is not great. read more

Went today after a recommendation from a friend. Honestly the atmosphere is great and the drinks were very good and not short on al Holman them. The food was something else. Chorizo queso should be hot and creamy but it was very stringy cheese and chorizo with not much flavor. I had carnitas with chicharron, no spices on meat and seamed boiled and the chicharron should be home made and not out of a bag with crumbles. Rice was just like any other Mexican restaurant. Wife had garlic shrimp and if you like garlic things for you. Tons of garlic in the shrimp it burns your mouth and she had a green rice that I would pass on the look. Cappuccino was really strong but tasted great and hot. We will give another try because I don't think one visit is great to give a lifetime review. Everyone has a bad day but service was great. read more

Great food and drinks, and beautiful atmosphere! We have visited twice this last time with family from out of town, and they loved it.

Love this place! The food is always excellent the service is great and I really enjoy both the brunch and dinner menus. The drinks are really good too. Definitely one of my favorite spots! read more

Great drinks, great service. But man, the food was bad. We were a party of three and all three dishes were extra salty. Why? At some point you got to taste the food you're putting out. There's no way anyone thinks this is good. read more

The first time I went there was for brunch, it was good and I liked it and then went for dinner a week later and it was a different experience. They don't give enough chips for 4 people, had to ask for more when our trio came out and the drinks took some time. When our food came we were missing a few items. Although it looked pretty on the plate the taste was lacking. I ordered the octopus taco and it was so fishy it turned my stomach. I don't know if I'll be back for dinner but maybe for brunch. You can't mess up eggs read more

Food was delicious ordered chipotle chilaquiles with steak, drinks were also delicious ordered paloma brunchera. We got the creme brulee pancakes sooooo tasty! Services was great from entering to our server. The vibe is so clean vibrant and overall decor is so cute!! Definitely will be back. read more

Delicious food and servers as well as management made sure everything was to par. They are still in their soft opening stage but have nothing but good things to say. Looking forward to coming during their brunch hours read more

Too loud. Horrible choice of music, especially for brunch. Long wait for food. The food was ok but the ambience was awful. Won't be going back. read more

I will say the food is good. This was our second visit. The service was poor. The waitress was a newbie; as a former server myself I understand the need for training and we all need time to learn. It took an hour to get our food (happened the first time, too). The table next us, seated later than us, received their food markedly sooner. I ordered coffee, they had no cream other than vanilla coffee mate (!)I asked for milk and waited and waited and the kind lady at the table next to us shared hers so my coffee would not get cold. The biggest annoyance was the music which I will describe as industrial rave with the kind of percussion that could easily be used as a torture device. It sounded like a jack hammer, the bass was right over our heads. We had ibuprofen for dessert. Will not go back. read more