Charming Setting! Delicious Cafe de Olla!! Decent wait time. Fast Service food was out in 5 min.! Was Delicious! Our waitress Yacqueline was great!! A Must Go Spot!!!! read more

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Caffe Olla is a wow from the moment you sit down. The breakfast hits all the right notes the sweet bread cart is a standout, and the scrambled eggs and fresh fruit were simple but perfectly done. Service was outstanding, warm and attentive without missing a beat. And the mascarpone latte? Absolute perfection rich, smooth, and worth coming back for on its own. A spot that makes a simple breakfast feel special. read more

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Food is amazing!! I often bring people here for some good grub. However, I've had multiple bad experiences with Anthony, and he consistently has an attitude. A few months ago, I placed a to-go order and paid $15 for two freshly squeezed orange juices. When the employee went to make them, there was no fresh squeezed left, and Anthony told her to grab the orange juice from the fridge instead. When she brought it to me, I reminded her that I had paid $7.50 each for freshly squeezed. She apologized and turned to make fresh ones, but after Anthony whispered something to her, she came back and told me they pour the fresh squeezed juice into the carton. The carton was clearly First Street orange juice from Smart & Final. I took it, but once I got to my car, I called and asked the manager if that was their normal practice. She said no and apologized. That whole experience rubbed me the wrong way. Today I went back for another to-go order, and Anthony was taking orders again. He seemed perfectly fine with everyone else, but when it was my turn, he turned cold. That has consistently been my experience with him. I do not know what the issue is, but the difference in how he treats me is noticeable and uncomfortable. He is not friendly, and I do not understand why someone with that kind of attitude is still working there. Other than Anthony, Cafe de Olla is amazing! It's always crowded so you will have to wait most days, but it's worth it. Inside is super cute too! read more

Didn't try any of their coffee drinks, just ordered brunch food to share with my friend. The Churro Waffle is PHENOMENAL, would order it again without a doubt! Crispy, deeply rich cinnamon goodness, not too sweet, but also would be fantastic as a dessert waffle. Chorizo Burrito - good but not great, I've had better tasting burritos. I feel like there was solid amount of chorizo, yet needed more hash brown for a more balanced burrito. The hot orange red salsa was a perfect spicy kick to add on top. Customer service was solid enough, our server was attentive with asking if we wanted small plates for sharing our dishes. Though, she never refilled our water glasses during our brunch visit. I get they were super busy for a Sunday, but still it doesn't take long to refill waters lol. Since we put our name and phone number down around noon on a Sunday, we waited almost an hour on the Yelp waitlist for a party of 2 (which despite us being quite hungry for brunch, the time flew by since we were chatting and chilling at the nearby park). FYI, their Yelp waitlist can get filled to capacity on Sundays and when it does, the restaurant will temporarily disable it. So like we had to, you will have to walk in and write your name on their Yelp waitlist instead of using the Yelp app to do this. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chorizo Burrito. - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Great place for a solid Mexican breakfast/brunch. I would highly recommend making reservations prior your visit; especially on a weekend since it gets pretty crowded. Yelp offers the join waitlist so you can save a spot for your visit The place is buzzing with people and waiters, pretty busy all around and not quiet. I ordered the chilaquiles divorciados which consist of the red and green chilaquiles side by side. It comes with a hefty side of refried beans topped with cheese and some rice. The dish over all is delicious and more than enough food for me. I also ordered cafe de olla which is coffee with cinnamon and sugar and to be honest, it was TOO sweet for me. I ended up asking the waiter if he could pour me some solid black coffee to go with it and he was kind enough to bring me a cup of black coffee to pour it in myself. After doing that, the cafe de olla was just right! The place is clean, including the restrooms even in such a busy place. The food comes out fast and they're attentive ensuring you are satisfied with your order. They have a cart with Mexican bread (a la dim sum). Depending on the bread you get, it will be added to your bill. We didn't have any issues finding street parking which was free. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquiles Divorciados - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

4.8 stars for Cafe De Olla! We came here on a Saturday around 11 for a brunch/lunch. This place is popular and the wait was about 60 min so definitely take advantage of the Yelp Waitlist and check-in ahead of time to minimize your wait. Our experience was delightful. Everything tasted amazing, from the chilaquiles with the perfect spice kick and crunch factor to the creamy cafe de Olla. Servers were very friendly and vibes were great here. We will be back soon!~ read more

Cafe De Olla - Omelette de la Casa, Cafe de Olla Latte (decaf), and Del Campo Combo - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

January 2026 - Party of 2 on a Sunday around 1pm, 45 minutes wait. Food/Pricing - First time eating lunch here instead brunch food. The meat in the tacos were a bit dry and bland. The sauce had a nice kick and helped with the taste. Adding in the beans and rice into the tacos also made it less dry. Service/Ambiance - Service was prompt. A bit disappointed in my lunch choice but will likely be back for brunch. Parking - Plenty of street parking or public lots nearby. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chicken Tacos - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Absolutely loved Cafe De Olla in Monrovia! I got there right when it opened so there was no wait. The restaurant was cozy and the staff were so nice and attentive. There were alot of breakfast selections but we settled for Steak & Eggs and the Ham & Cheese Omelette, both came with a side (hashed brown, fries or fruit), and choice of toast. Food tasted amazing. Will definitely add this to my regular go-to spot for breakfast. read more

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It is a good place. Friendly staff and lots of people. The food was ok. I tied their chilaquiles- It felt as if I was in a cafeteria somehow but good. It was hard to have a conversation. read more

Good is great, service was excellent. The coffee and food portions are perfect. I will definitely be back.

Be prepared to wait for weekend brunch. I came here with two friends around noon on a Sunday, and we waited about an hour to be seated. It wasn't too bad since the restaurant is in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. You can walk around and browse the nearby shops while you wait, and the time cruises by. They'll send you a text when your table is ready. The front desk staff and waiters were friendly, and we were greeted with warm smiles from the start. I ordered the menudo and a Ferrero iced latte--both were excellent. The menudo was one of the cleanest I've had. The tripe was cut into bite-sized pieces, and the broth was clear, without any heavy residue from the spices. The latte was strong with the perfect level of sweetness. I also grabbed a vanilla concha to go for my daughter, and it was delicious. The inside had the perfect amount of fluff. I'll definitely be returning :) read more

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We came in and got Brian as our server. He made some great suggestions. I had the chillaquilles and they were amazing, great flavor! We got iced cafe de ollas and they were yummy as always. Thank you Brian for great service and recommendations! read more

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Came here for lunch with some friends. We chose to sit at an outdoor table as it was going to be a 25 minute wait to dine inside. Wow! This place must be well-liked to have a wait that long on a Tuesday. I ordered the huevos con sopitas and it was absolutely delicious. Everything everyone ordered was great! The service was friendly. They were slow bringing the check, but I think they sort of forgot about us outside as it was a cool day. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Food was decent. Customer service was good. The location is nice and quaint. I went during a weekday during non-peak hours only a very few customers besides me. Perhaps maybe one or two more parties. My only complaint about this place is that their tables and menus are not clean. This is my second time coming here and honestly I don't think it's worth my time to come and eat here. If I were a local maybe I would come back. read more

Cafe De Olla - Machaca con Huevos rice and beans. - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

I am giving this place a one star but not because of the food. The food and coffee was excellent. The place and people were nice, my beef is the tip amount l left was edited. I left an 11 dollar tip and when I checked my bank statement it was changed 13 dollar tip. This is not cool. Maybe it was an honest mistake but either way next time if there is a next time I will double check my receipt and initial next to the tip amount for any future discrepancies. Just wanted to put it out there in case this happened to someone else at this location. read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

This place is a gem in downtown Monrovia. We are return customers and each time we come, we leave satisfied and waiting for the next time we return. The food is great, you can't go wrong with any item on the menu, selection of coffees, and various pastries they carry. The staff is great and attentive to the customers needs. Great place for a family breakfast and good times. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquiles with green sauce, scrambled eggs, chorizo con papas, and machaca, scrambled eggs, beans and flour tortillas - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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This was my first visit here and I came with high expectations but I left disappointed. Took my entire fam for breakfast, the two host at the front of the restaurant greeted us as soon as we walked in. They were both lovely, polite, and friendly and we were seated right away. Our waitress was not so friendly. Her table manners were cold and quite frankly she made our first experience at this popular, highly yelped restaurant not so great. After taking our drink orders, I asked for flavored creamer on the side for my cafe de olla..she responded with, "You know, this is a very sweet coffee, it already has sugar in it. Do you still want flavored creamer!?" Her tone was not pleasant. I responded with a, " Yes, please a couple flavored creamers on the side. Thank you". We were a party of five, I had the less complicated order: the Berry Waffle. Unfortunately, M y order was "overlooked". I felt bad for my family who all had their plates in-front of them and they insisted on waiting to eat until I received my order, unfortunately- they ate cold food while I had a hot waffle served 10+ minutes after them. My waffle was just okay. It had a light crunch to it. The blueberries and strawberries were fresh and that is what made the flavor on this plate. For the price, I expected more, It's a small waffle with a cup of mixed berries. The cafe de olla was good. However, it probably would have been amazing had I been able to taste it with a bit of flavored creamer, the way I, the customer, enjoys it. The quality of table service from this particular waitress was an epic fail all around. She had a bad attitude. She never even apologized for not placing my order and she didn't check in on our table periodically. Not at all what I expected. Esthetically, it's a nice restaurant in a nice location. Would I go back? Most likely not. read more

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Great table service. It's seems like one guy does it all. I had to get his attention a couple of times but he looked pretty busy. Food was sooo good. Definitely worth coming back for. I had a vegetarian breakfast burrito for dinner. Yum! Saved 1/2 of it for the next day. My hubby also had breakfast burrito, my dad had enchiladas with molé sauce. They said they enjoyed their food also. Street parking only. Good luck with that. read more

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Sunday brunch with the family! It was really convenient that they offered the option to join the waitlist through Yelp -- we didn't have to rush to the restaurant and were able to stroll around downtown while waiting for our table. Inside, it was moderately loud, and the bench cushions were worn out, which made sitting a bit uncomfortable (especially since I was wearing a skirt). The service was okay overall; they took quite a while to take our order, though it did improve after we experienced an issue. I tried the pie de guayaba, tres leches, chilaquiles, refried beans, tortillas, and torta de pierna. The desserts were delicious! The pie was perfectly balanced -- just the right amount of tartness, sweetness, and a great crust. My favorite dish was probably the chilaquiles; they were perfectly crispy, and all three salsas were delicious! I just wish they had a bit more garnish (like cheese and onions). The torta de pierna was okay -- the meat itself was flavorful, but the rest of the toppings were pretty average. Unfortunately, my sister also ordered a torta de pierna and found a small piece of glass in her sandwich. The staff handled it professionally, they comped the torta and offered a free dessert, but it was still a serious safety concern and made us a bit uneasy about the kitchen's quality control. read more

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Donuts and coffee... oh no, prepare to have your life changed. You haven't lived until you have had pan Dulce and cafe de olla. Now that fall is here, it's the perfect reason to come here and see for yourself why this place is so popular. The staff is friendly and I will say that this place gets packed quickly. Add yourself to the waitlist on Yelp, trust me as the wait can sometimes get up to two hours. Definitely not a problem as there's plenty of shops nearby to pass the time. If you don't feel like waiting they have a to go counter with coffees, pastries, and I believe menu items as well. Now what to order. Definitely start with a cafe de olla and a pan dulce. There is also a cart that comes by with all the options. I personally prefer the concha's as they are a timeless classic option. While I have heard rave reviews about the chilaquiles, I personally am a breakfast burrito kinda gal. Many reviews will say the breakfast burrito can taste bland. If you order it the way it comes then yes, but the trick is to add beans (yes it's an additional charge). Trust me on this. It will take the breakfast burrito to a whole other level of flavor. For reference I have tried the all in one breakfast burrito. Definitely prefer it with beans than without. By this point you should find yourself stuffed, but if you manage to have some room might I suggest some delicious desserts. As you are reading this you may find yourself having the will power to say no to dessert. Until the dessert cart comes by and everything looks delicious and irresistible. You may give in to temptation at this point or go about your life regretting not getting dessert and wondering what you are missing out. Luckily, there's always next time and an excuse to come back again! Definitely will be back soon. Until next time! read more

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I tried the one in Burbank and I liked it a lot. This location is even better because the neighborhood is nicer and the ambiance is nicer. Also this location is bigger and it seemed like the menu had more choices. A short wait while we looked through the menu. I wanted breakfast food so I ordered the chilaquiles omelette which included a choice of bread. The chilaquiles didn't get soggy which I was happy about. LOVE the free refills on the hot coffee which doesn't need any sugar or cream! I wish I drank more!! Pastry was excellent. Reminded me of my childhood when my dad used to buy these pastries at the Mexican bakery in LA. Free parking in several different lots. read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I brought my family of 10 to this place on Easter and the food hit the spot! The iced cafe de olla was a real hit at the table and the birria as well. The service was great our waitress was the absolute best! I will definitely be coming back read more

AMAZINGGGGG CHILAQUILES!!! Their namesake, the (hot) cafe de olla, is also amazing so definitely come for these !!!! I ordered the Del Norte combination ($21.25) which comes with beef fajitas, beans, eggs, and chilaquiles. 10/10 amazing would order again. The steak is tender, the beans are smooth and savory, you get your choice of egg (I did over easy) and the chilaquiles with that green salsa is phenomenal and I cleared my whole plate. The cafe de olla (hot) is AMAZINGGGG and comes with REFILLS!!! It's spiced and sugared, so don't be scared if you see that it's "black coffee" because it is so perfectly sweet and drinkable!!! I wouldn't add milk, there's no need to. The iced version actually has milk in it (and not allowed refills) but it's too watery and milky. The spices don't shine. The hot is a much, much better version. We also got the beef tostadas (19.50) which came with shredded beef, lettuce, beans and all the fixings. It was a good tostada, nice and with good crunch, but I wouldn't say it's anything too special. I wouldn't order it again. We also got the concha French toast ($19.25) but this was so incredibly sweet that it was so hard to finish. We didn't use any of the extra syrup at all. The concha was kind of dense and needed the cafe de olla to help wash it down, but at that point it was sugar on sugar. If you have a sweet tooth it would be perfect for you though! It's also nice how the French toast comes with a decent number of sides (2 eggs, choice of meat, choice of potatoes) so there's some savory for balance. There was a 1 hour wait (even with the Yelp waitlist) as it was a busy Saturday. Service was kind of slow as we were seated for about 15 minutes before we could flag someone down to please help take our order. They do refill coffee and water upon request though! Once you order the food comes out pretty quickly. Parking is easy given the many lots and street parking in the residential area is also available. read more

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It's been 4 years since i first came in here, still great food and service!! I went here after fasting because I have to do bloomd work, and it's worth the fasting. I got the special omellette and cafe abuelita. Love it. Just a little bit more training on the aesthetic design of the coffee creamer. Over all, its a great breakfast. read more

Cafe De Olla - Special omellete with fruits - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Food was delicious and the service exquisite! Love the pan dulce cart! They make their own pan! I had the chile relleno with beans and substitute hash browns instead of rice. Didn't care much for the potatoes but the beans were delicious! Just like homemade! The sopes are made by hand and were perfectly cooked and easy to bite! Love the inspection wall too! The place is clean and vibrant with bright orange walls and beautiful pictures. Will have to come back for breakfast. read more

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I don't come here much ! LOL ;D No para nada !! My favorite restaurant in town! Been coming here to Danny's amazing restaurant since they started out in a tiny hole in the wall in Burbank! We used to wait 2 hours for a table that's how serious it was ! We love it so much we used to drive from Glendora to Burbank, just to have breakfast! Sometimes 2xs a month !! YESSSSS ! It's that good ! Yes we roll like that for things we love. Why do we love it ?! It's not just the coffee! EVERYTHING I've ever tried is just mouthwatering, flavor explosion ! Delicious just perfect ! We've always had the best service and waiters as well. I can't remember all of them because some are gone but let me see, Ruben, Jacky, Patty, and Afrodita. Just yesterday was great I always get the same, cafe de olla of course. Can't come here and not have! Poblano soup yummmm ! And Mole on top of Huevos a la Mexicana, La Lupita, THE BEST !! or shredded pollo with mole. If you've never been and you like Mexican food, what you waiting for ? read more

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This is one of my go to spots for brunch. There will always be a wait on a weekend. It's probably because their food is great! My favorite dish is the del norte. It comes with half a chilliques and a skirt steak. The drinks are also nice. Their desserts always look delicious but I never tried it. They have cute dessert display cases and they sometimes pass by with a cart with their desserts so you don't even have to go to the front to order it. Extra Info: - this is located in old town Monrovia - Parking is free in their lot. Might be tough to find parking during peak hours. - Once you write your name down for the long wait, you can walk around old town which is super nice! - Their menu is HUGE Price point $ - Under $15 $$ - $15-30 Final Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars. I'll always return. read more

Cafe De Olla - Cafe de Olla Cappuccino - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

What can I say this place is amazing. Bryan was attentive and awesome. The food was out of this world as was the cafe de olla and the cookies and cream iced latte. Found this place by doing a Google search for restaurants as we were leaving the valley heading to Vegas. I had the veggie breakfast burrito which is absolutely delicious. Hubby had the hot links and eggs. We shared the berry waffle which was top 3 waffles I've had. The waffle itself had such a great flavor and the berries were super fresh and juicy. Glad to find out there is a location closer to us in Burbank we will be regulars. We will definitely make the location in Monrovia our go to place when we are heading out on a road trip. Again thank you to Bryan who was the absolute BEST read more

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LOVED!!! I got an Iced Mazapan Latte and Chilaquiles Divorciados. The latte was solid, but the chilaquiles were incredible! The poblanos (green sauce) were my favorite, and I'd probably order those only next time because they were just that good. The machaca was also delicious! It's somewhat of a small space with limited seating, so I highly recommend joining the Yelp waitlist before you get there! Right after we were seated, they asked if they could move us to a larger table instead to accommodate a larger party and offered free drinks for the inconvenience. They definitely didn't have to and we didn't mind moving at all, but we really appreciated the gesture! Overall, great first experience, and I will definitely return! Highly recommend :) read more

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One of the popular spots in Monrovia to grab a bite to eat. There is usually a wait if you show up on any day. My experience the wait hasn't been that bad. I've come for breakfast and I've had no complaints. I would suggest to order a cafe de olla. Man I had like 3 cups last time I visited, and I'm not a coffee person. Lol. If you want some pan dulce there is a cart rolling around where you can pick from. The chilaquiles seem to be one of the popular plates here. Dining area inside will accommodate large parties or small. There is some patio dining as well. Great service and food when in the Old Town Monrovia area. read more

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Fantastic! I loved the vibes, the incredible service, and the food. The menu was so large that I felt overwhelmed. Its like the Mexican version of Portos bakery read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Long wait to get in, but well worth it. Food was fantastic!! Large menu with selections for everyone Vegetable taco was amazing!! read more

Cafe De Olla - Fajitas - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Looking for breakfast in Monrovia? Cafe de Olla does not disappoint. My husband and I tried out the spot last week for a quick midweek breakfast. There really aren't many good spots in SGV for a sit down breakfast, mostly to go coffee shops with pastries so we are always down to discover something new. Cafe de Olla is right on the main street in old Monrovia on Myrtle near the library. The restaurant is excellent from the ambiance, the service, and the food! We tried out the nopales con huevos plate along with the berry crispy French toast with eggs and turkey sausage. Everything was well portioned and upper mid range price at about $18 per plate. They also come around with a cart of their fresh pan dulce (for purchase) which look delicious and have decent flavor. The French toast was amazing and everything tasted fresh, even the turkey sausage was surprisingly flavorful and our food came out within minutes. I especially loved the verses on the back wall with motivational quotes included. Looking forward to our next visit, even the lunch and dinner menus look fire! read more

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Hidden gem alert in Monrovia! We stopped by Café de Olla for breakfast and I'm so glad we did. This place gives you that warm, homemade feel, both in the food and the atmosphere. We ordered the Del Campo and Del Norte plates. Both came with chilaquiles, eggs, beans, and their own twist. Del Campo had chorizo and papas, and Del Norte came with flavorful beef fajitas. Portions were generous, everything was super tasty, and the chilaquiles hit that perfect balance of saucy and crispy. You can tell the food is made with love, like a good home cooked breakfast but elevated. The inside is cozy, clean, and cute decorated in a way that makes you feel like you're at someone's house (but in the best way). The service was great. The staff checked in on us often without hovering. One detail I thought was really sweet: when someone's celebrating a birthday, they play Las Mañanitas over the speakers and bring out a cute frame for the guest. It was such a wholesome touch that made the vibe even more special. Definitely planning to come back, this spot feels like a local favorite, and now I totally see why! read more

Cafe De Olla - Del Campo Combo and Del Norte Combo - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

10/10 Definitely a must try! This is by far one of my favorite spots to have breakfast / brunch. I come here pretty frequently and regardless of what I get, it never disappoints. My go to are the chilaquiles poblanos but everything is so delicious here. The churro waffle is amazing if you're looking for something sweet. The portion they give you is always worth what you're paying. On top of everything, the service is always so great. Starting from the host to the servers to the runners. Afrodita I often get as my server and she is so sweet and attentive every time. You can tell the employees get along and they genuinely seem like they enjoy working here! read more

Cafe De Olla - Poblano Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Another visit for the books, delicious birria, enchilada was amazing! We really loved how the cheese inside was grilled, it has a nice salty cheese crunch inside. The fideo was topped with grilled chicken with a side of toast-it very delicious and was taste approved by my toddler. We always love to come here for the bottomless hot cafe de Olla. read more

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The wait is long on most days but totally worth it. Cafe de olla is a must!!! Service is great... love the birthday celebrations they do. Food is delicious and portions are amazing read more

The pozole was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and spices, and the portion size was fantastic with good portion of the meat. We also ordered the chilaquiles, and the rice on the side was incredibly tasty. The chips had the perfect crunch, not soggy at all, which made the dish even better. The service was great, even though it was extremely busy, so I definitely recommend checking in on Yelp first. The front of the place is a bakery, and inside you'll find more tables and seating. I'll definitely be coming back again, highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Now here's a place where I can partake of excellent Mexican food and a blend of American-Mexican for the younger generation. I like this place that I had to go back again. The servers are pleasant and courteous. The place is comfortable for going with family or on a date. read more

Cafe De Olla - Mole Enchilada really good - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Loved Cafe de Olla! The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. I had the Chilaquiles Divorciados (red and green) and an iced cafe de olla. The bread cart is also a unique addition. Looking forward to returning. read more

Cafe De Olla - Iced Cafe de Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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