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    Cafe Belen

    4.8 (544 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Ribeye Rib Eye Steak Chilaquiles
    Salvador G.

    Service was amazing ! Food Was fulfilling and appetizing ! We sat outside because the fresh air gave us life but the energy was amazing great staff even the cook had a second to come check on our table to ensure that the food was made to our liking ! They had many different items on their menu i didn't snap a photo but this is a must try spot !

    Short Rib Protein Bowl
    Robert D.

    I really couldn't believe how wonderful this restaurant was! It was such an easy place to show up without a reservation, be seated immediately, and then have delicious drinks and food show up within minutes. And it's not like it was just any food, it was really high-quality, and very aesthetically pleasing too. The staff were very nice and checked in on us often. I would say this is one of the best hidden gem brunch pots in Santa Monica.

    Ribeye Chilaquiles $39 (6/21/26)
    Anna L.

    I was looking for a good brunch place that accepts reservation and Cafe Belen showed up. I was impressed with the reviews so I decided to take my fam here. Food: We ordered 2 Steak and Eggs ($25 each) and the Ribeye Chilaquiles ($39 each) from the Brunch special. The portion was perfect, not too big and too small. The steak was nicely prepared the way we wanted it (medium). It was very tender and flavorful - we enjoyed every bite we had especially my kids. Service: Staff are very friendly and welcoming, they were very sweet, nice and attentive. Their customer service is great! Ambiance: It is located in a plaza at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd & Brockton - they have free parking on the lot. The restaurant itself is not as big as I imagined from the pictures here in yelp - I think rough estimate is for 30-36 people max? But they do have a small cute outdoor seating area as well. We will definitely go back to this place next time we visit the area!

    Steak & eggs
    Sanny C.

    I can see why this place held its 5 stars rating. Well deserved. Upon entering, I could feel the warm welcome. We got seated and took our time looking at the menu. Friendly waitress came by to take our orders. She made sure that our orders were placed correctly. We got the steak & eggs w/sunny side up eggs. We got it medium rare w/sourdough toast. We also ordered the salmon Benedict w/potatoes. I rarely order salmon when eating out because I don't trust the quality. However, people tend to order the salmon Benedict here so I decided to give it a try. I enjoyed the salmon Benedict more than the steak & eggs. I liked how they went easy on the egg like how it should be. The sauce was delicious. Potatoes were seasoned well. It was a perfect brunch plate. Steak was not seasoned at all. It was a plain steak. Didn't think it was that juicy. However, it was good. It was tender and not chewy chewy. Will return when in the area

    Elizabeth L.

    We love Café Belen. They have the best salads. They also have a full menu which is great, but we really go for the salads. Their Chicken Quinoa Salad, which is grilled free range chicken, organic baby arugula, endives, red organic quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese all tossed with champagne vinaigrette is ever so great. We also get the Chopped Cobb Salad which has chopped hearths of romaine, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, blue cheese, red onions, chopped tomatoes, and ranch dressing. I hate ranch dressing and they are very nice to give me the dressing I like. The service there is great and the place is just beautiful. The prices are fair and they will take very good care of you. Besides their salads try their burgers, they are great, especially their bacon cheese burger. They even have a kid's menu and they are kid friendly. There is nothing not to love here.

    Breakfast 04/26
    Joy C.

    Parking is a nightmare. The restaurant is in a corner strip mall and it is smaller than I imagined. They have outdoor seating, which is in the parking lot but has shade. The food and service though were really good. Other patrons seemed to be locals and frequented the restaurant. The server we had was very friendly. I had the lomo saltado, which was a special, while my friends had the mango salad and salmon bowl.

    My favorite is miso salmon and chardonnay.

    Excellent food. Neighborhood gem, friendly staff, nice outdoor patio...I love this restaurant!!

    Diana B.

    My husband and I came to visit a friend's church near by and wanted to have some breakfast, well let me tell you it was delicious . Stopped by here as a first timer and it was honestly out of this world. The service was immaculate, very attentive and friendly. When we got our food it was presented so nice and the taste was so good! The ambience was just incredible as well! I will definitely be coming back!

    Guava Lemonade
    Ale M.

    This review is for a delivery order - for reference Cafe Belen is about 1 mile away from the delivery point. Delivery was about 35-40 minutes. Of the two items ordered, I'd have to say the guava lemonade was my favorite. It was perfectly sweetened and tart. Very refreshing. The Cuban bowl was also great in flavor but a bit too soggy. Perhaps it collected too much condensation before it got to its destination? The thin cuts of chicken were flavorful, not dry, and well seasoned. The plantains were sweet and well cooked as well. The bed of rice and beans were unfortunately too wet to be enjoyable, but overall great flavor all around.

    Huevos Rancheros, very well presented and balanced flavors.
    Jd C.

    Ok, here we go, The food is really good, the service superb!! The young men are just amazing people, super friendly, prompt to serve you and they do it with a smile. I had their huevos rancheros and it was delicious!!

    Avocado Toast
    Mahsa S.

    My last review was for 2 years ago. 2 yars later and they are as amazing as ever. I'm not much a fan of eggs and never liked breakfast burritos bc it has eggs. Then one day I decided to give it try and Tried their breakfast wrap. OMG it was so good. Their owner and staff are amazing, very sweet, friendly and professional people. This place wont disappoint you. I can say its litterly the gem around the corner.

    Alex R.

    Amazing food at this hidden little cafe. The service is attentive and so are the vibes. People are nice and welcoming! There's a reason it has a great review. NOT a sleeper

    Bella S.

    The cafe is located at the middle corner of a small L shaped strip center. There's free parking in the small lot, but also metered street parking around. If you don't mind the walk, there's free street parking further up the neighborhood. A homey cafe with friendly service. Staff were courteous and attentive. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with the dinner menu being served after 5pm. The menu is quite extensive and diverse. Breakfast items include Benedicts, avocado toasts, traditional American-style breakfast combos, toasts, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches and Mexican-inspired dishes such as Huevos Rancheros, chilaquiles, frittata. For lunch, there's salads, sandwiches & burgers. During the day, they have wellness shot drinks made from fresh fruits and spices, smoothies & shakes to give you a healthy-boost of energy & vitality. For dinner, they have filet mignon, ribeye steaks, seafood dishes, pastas/linguini/fettucini, and bowls. They also have wine with dinner. My bestie and I came for dinner so this review is strictly for their dinner only. We tried the following... 1. Cafe Latte (5/5) Very strong coffee that's neither bitter or sour in flavor. It is on the darker roast side and definitely quite bold. If you are sensitive to coffee, this might be too strong for you. As a coffee connoisseur, it's perfect for me. I like that it's very creamy as well - good ratio balance. 2. Belen Chicken Linguine (3-4/5) The presentation of this dish was nice. It came out piping hot, so be careful before taking that 1st bite. The garlic bread that comes with it seemed a bit stale. It was nice to dip the garlic bread in the tomato-like creamy sauce of the dish. The noodles were al dente. The chicken was a bit on the drier side, but with the creamy sauce, it was ok. I felt the sauce could use more depth of flavor and savoriness, but my buddy said it was "decent and creamy." 3. Blackened Seafood Bowl (2/5) It didn't seem really "blackened" to us as there was no charred taste at all. It contained Spinach, cabbage, carrots, and broccoli, cauliflower with tiny shrimps and small pieces of salmon. It's more vegetables than seafood, so didn't feel like it was worth the price of $24. Flavor was kind of bland; ok dish, but nothing to rave. Wouldn't get it again. 4. Bacon Cheeseburger (4/5) They supposedly use wagyu beef with smoked mozzarella, arugula, grilled onions, bacon and sliced tomatoes with aioli sauce served between brioche buns The overall flavor was quite pronounced. It would best be described as being "meaty." The bacon added a nice crisp and savoriness. The fat from the bacon and beef made it quite juicy. The beef patty was beefy/meaty, but not sure if it's truly "wagyu." I personally found the patty to be way too salty, but my buddy didn't think so. The brioche bun was crispy and toasted well, but was a bit on the dry side. The bun itself lacked that doughy "brioche-y" taste that I'd hope for. Overall, decent experience. I'd come back to try their daytime menu.

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    Do you have seating for a table for 8? We are all older and retired so need easy seating. Thanks…

    Hello Marie when are you planning to come in? Yes we can do a table for 8 Let me know when snd what time.

    Breakfast all day?

    Hi Nathalie Yes, we serve breakfast from 8 am to 5 pm every day.

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