Came across this cafe while walking around the area, was a lovely and pleasant surprise! My friend had the caramel latte while I tried one of the Valentine's Day drinks, the strawberries n crème latte. He said his was pretty good. Mine was perfectly sweet, with a rich and creamy foam at the top. The strawberry flavor really carried through, and not in an artificial way either! Plus it was aesthetically pleasing! The staff were so attentive. Immediately upon entering, the employee at the register greeted us and took our order. One of the waitresses and I made eye contact, and we both complimented each other's hair at the same time haha, so cute! Another waitress checked on us while we were waiting for our to-go drinks. Very friendly vibes and happy energy!! The interior is gorgeous, with a staircase and floral arrangements along the "balcony". There's beautiful art on the walls! And they had seasonal decor for Valentine's Day read more

Cafe Zocalo - caramel latte (left), strawberries n crème latte (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

Cafe Zocalo was decent overall, but the biggest issue was definitely the wait time. The establishment seemed very understaffed, especially for a holiday weekend. You would think they would schedule more staff knowing they'd have a larger crowd. We waited over 30 minutes just to place our order, so definitely don't come here starving. The food itself was okay. I had the veggie burrito, which was pretty good. The salsas had good flavor, although they weren't spicy at all. My wife ordered the steak and eggs and said the steak was a bit tough and somewhat bland. Overall, the food is decent, but the long wait times and slow service took away from the experience. read more

I have visited this place before several times but my last visit to this place was on the weekend of Mother's Day of 2025. We were a group of 5. My wife and I walked in first and saw a few tables empty and I asked the cashier if we can sit at the table right across from him and he said yes. The rest of the party arrived and sat at our table. After about 10 minutes no one approached us to take our drink order so I walked up to the cashier and ordered drinks. Even after this It took a while for our server to come and take our order in. It's important to note that two of us ordered their cafe de olla. The server was on the younger side and I had not seen her before, my thought was that she was new. I recognized the rest of the staff. One gentleman was walking around and was handing out free roses. I think he is a server (awesome server). When the food came out, they brought all the plates except mine. I assumed it was coming but it never did. After waiting about 5 minutes I called our server over and let her know. I told her that they forgot to bring me my food. She went back to the kitchen and came out with another worker (the cook). They both stayed in the corner and were looking over at my table and pointing at us. This made me very uncomfortable, I don't understand why they needed to do this. If you forgot a plate then you remake it without making the customer uncomfortable. The server then walked back over and told me that the food was taking long because I ordered the carne asada. This really upset me. By this point my family had their food for about 10 minutes. If a plate will take longer then the server must let the customer know ahead of time. I said it was fine and didn't say anything else to her. Another 10 minutes went by and still no food. It was very obvious that they gave me an excuse of the carne asada when really they forgot to make the food. They lied to my face and tried to put the blame on me for ordering carne asada. I was very angry at this point but didn't complain. I got my food when everyone was already done but I ate it. The tipping point was towards the end when my mom and I asked for refills on our cafe de olla. First, they took a long time to bring them out. Second, they gave us regular coffee. When we told the server it was regular coffee she gave us, she responded that we were wrong because she poured it herself and it was cafe de olla. Indirectly, called us liars. We aren't ignorant, we know what cafe de olla tastes like. We ended up asking for the check. I left no tip and did not feel bad at all. I wasn't even looking for a discount on anything. All I wanted was for them to be accountable. They did not acknowledge they forgot to make my plate and lie about the carne asada and they did not give us our coffee for whatever reason. What a horrible experience. We have not been back and so have neither of my family. They need to train their servers and management should've stepped in and handled this. I have had good experiences before but I will never be back to this place. I'm sure they don't miss my business but if they continue with this bad service then eventually enough people will stop going to this place. read more

Cafe Zocalo is an incredible gem just off the Plaza in Old Town Orange. CZ is one of my, and my family's, favorite spots for breakfast and lunch. Their food is consistently really good, great service, and a warm and welcoming staff that makes you feel like you're home. Highly recommended if you're in the Orange area. read more

Just had the oatmeal with strawberries, cranberries and brown sugar with steamed milk...comes with 7 grain toast. Unbelievable! This place has so many great items on menu. I was not too hungry and the oatmeal sounded healthy. But this restaurant has many great choices on menu. To serve oatmeal and make it even greater is a reveal that all of their menu items are well made...more than satisfying. The server Maraianna has a warm and personable presence. I highly recommend this place. Very, very good. read more

Cafe Zocalo - 7-Grain toast along with a hearty bowl of strawberries and cranberries...steamed milk. Healthy breakfast! - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

We re in old Orange to relax and shop a bit. just dropped in for a coffee and breakfast first. good idea ! read more

Cafe Zocalo - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

When you're in Orange, make sure you go visit Cafe Zocalo to receive the most amazing authentic Mexican food. You will also be greeted by the most positive people Crystal , Maria Anna , Maria, Dan, and Adam. So make sure for an amazing experience you try all the delicious food.! read more

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Great atmosphere, great staff, great food! Awesome experience. Thank you! Particularly enjoyed the fresh orange juice read more

Cafe Zocalo - Club sandwich and fresh orange juice - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

Mariana was wonderful!Mom had just got out her chemo and she was able to enjoy the food.Food was yummy as well! Restaurant is clean and good music read more

Very cute brunch spot! The chilaquiles were really good, definitely recommend them! The iced coffees were okay. Friendly service. Definitely going back to get those huge mimosas one of these days. But definitely a good place to get brunch! read more

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Amazing and quick service , cute decor and location. I tried the mazapan latte and it's one of the best ones I've tried so far. Food menu is on the smaller side but the food quality is delicious I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. Food is authentic , indefinitely recommend if you're in the area read more

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Food here was delicious! They have a variety of different options for breakfast and lunch which is always pleasant to try new foods! The staff was very efficient and nice and recommended the perfect choice food! It's a quaint place with an upstairs and has a variety of baked goods. A must visit if your ever in Orange, CA read more

Cafe Zocalo - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

This is such an amazing surprise when we came in to have lunch today! I was looking for a new lunch spot and this place is amazing!!!! It's a must try brunch spot.... The chips are made in house, the green salsa was spectacular, my carne asada taco was moist, soft, cooked to perfection, hubby had a wet shredded beef burrito which he love so much that he can't stop talking about it.. They had a great selection of hot and cold coffees, I tried the Maya coffee that was just perfect and hubby had the Matzapan Cold coffee that was so good that I have to come again this week to have another one. It was just that good!!! We also loved the special attention and humbleness that the owner Mariana takes the time to come and talk to each table making sure you enjoyed your meal. Ambiance was welcoming and very friendly by all staff. I know we are going to be regulars here and can't wait to explore more on the menu read more

Food was so good! Definitely recommend the chilaquiles verde and the chicken enchiladas!

Average place with breakfast and lunch options. Moderate to high prices for the value and portion size. We had the club sandwich (7/10) with fresh avocado and real turkey. Good service. Located on Glassell near Orange Circle. Limited parking. read more

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The portions are huge! My enchiladas were so full of tender chicken and the verde sauce has just enough 'kick' for me. This lunch came with a choice of side, I had the salad which was generous in size. Both were delicious. I appreciated our waitress, Calley, who was very attentive, even the manager came over twice to make sure we had everything we needed. Eager to go back. Also, their bakery items looked decadent. Several people bought them while we were there. Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Chicken Enchiladas in Verde Sauce - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing service from the owner and food came in quick too 100% recommend to anyone that likes Mexican food.

It's a bit on the pricey side but the food is great and so is the customer service. They have an upstairs loft which is a nice touch and fun place to eat. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Brunch - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

First time going here it was a Friday morning and it was not busy so it was nice to be able to just walk in and sit. We ordered some ice coffees we asked if cold foam could be added which the serve said yes and we were happy. We also got a chocolate chip cookie a basket of fries and the zocalo chilaquiles and they were really good. The place was very calm and I enjoyed it. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Mazapan Iced Latte and vanilla iced latte - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

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Honestly idk how this place has 4 stars. First of all I ordered food to go and the place was empty. I asked for my breakfast panini with no tomatoes and to my surprise there were in fact tomatoes in my sandwich. We also ordered a chorizo burrito that came with salsa on the side, but it was basically WATER. Food was mediocre and the potatoes were dry. Will NOT be coming back and will NOT be recommending this place whatsoever read more

My wet burrito was unfortunately very cold, including the shredded beef. Although polite, staff member approached us about 6 times, got the impression they were trying to push us out of the place. First time here, last time as well. Truly unpleasant. read more

I come here often and always order the chorizo burrito and sub with soyrizo. It's one of my favorites to order so delicious and i love how the cheese melts inside! We also ordered a Machaca Omelette also very delicious and great flavor! The french toast with whip cream and strawberries is a good sweet option! I love the ambiance inside, lots of seating upstairs and outside as well. Amazing service as well and we were checked on frequently. read more

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Cafe Zocalo used to have the most amazing chocolate croissants. It's still good. The chocolate is perfect. Like as perfect as it can get. But the croissant itself. Dry. Texture is not there. Maybe an off day ? But it went from perfection to just good only. read more

Service was do good and recommendations were so useful!! Who knew oatmeal could be so good and full!! Oatmeal with fixings and a nice slice of 7 grain bread!! read more

Service was amazing! Food is delicious Nice chill vibe! I would definitely come back to try other food items read more

Love sitting outside in downtown Orange, people watching while I have the most delicious avocado toast and latte with great service! Thank you Cafe Zocalo. read more

My boyfriend and I recently went back to Zokalo after a three year hiatus. We went on a Monday morning at around 9 AM and we're pleasantly surprised to see how busy it was. We ordered rancheros and avocado toast with egg. It was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We got to talk to the owner who is extremely generous with her time. This will definitely become a new local for us. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Avacado toast, tea, fruit, outside patio - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

Finally a horchata latte that tastes like horchata!!! Very friendly service. Nice outdoor seating available. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Horchata latte to go. - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

Took my mother-in-law and it was our first time here! And it definitely did not disappoint! Everyone was super nice the restaurant is beautiful and the food and drinks were amazing! We will definitely be back and try their famous red chilaquiles! They only had the green at that time but they were delicious! And the Chorizo burrito was fire! read more

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The ranger cookie and bear claws at this place are incredible.... One of the best cookies and bear claws I've ever had anywhere!!

Waitress was very attentive & friendly. Food was delicious. Been there twice, will return. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Belgium Waffle/Mini pancakes with fresh fruit - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

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Maybe we just ordered wrong. Everything was "fine" but nothing special. I ordered the chicken spinach sandwich. I really like bell peppers, so was looking forward to them. But there were none on my sandwich. My husband's club sandwich was also fairly uneventful. The table next to us (ordered a burrito and something else) were raving about their food.. so I'm a little confused. Like I said - maybe we just picked flavorless dishes? I really like to support local businesses, but unfortunately there isn't anything calling me back. 2024: 54/100 read more

Parking will be hard since it's downtown Orange, but the place is relatively big and staff is super friendly and accommodating. Cute decor and neon lights . Huge Mimosa was $45 and very worth it, they used good champagne and it didn't taste premixed. They only had 2 cups available though, so some of us had to get regular champagne bottle. Food was meh. Breakfast burrito was mostly bland potatoes. Mini pancakes and waffles were the best here! Simple yet homey and syrup makes everything better read more

Cafe Zocalo - Burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

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I stopped in here yesterday spontaneously to grab some brunch, and it was honestly so great! I got the mimosa and the Chilaquiles, which were both so satiating and delicious. The service was extremely attentive and sweet, and the ambience has a really cool renovated vibe. Just be aware that the bathroom is upstairs ; the steps are a little bit steep so if you have mobility issues, you might wanna know that, but otherwise this place is an absolute 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Cafe Zocalo - Ambiance - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

We love the food, the service and the ambiance. We enjoy eating outside and inside. And with a group, upstairs. This former "Blue Frog Cafe" never disappoints. read more

I really liked it here... had red chilaquiles with eggs and beans..and a Mayan Iced coffee. My friend had the green ones (a little spicier) and a cafe de olla which was also delicious! Customer service was great!! Place was cute...I will be back ! read more

Cafe Zocalo - Red Chilaquiles with eggs and beans - Bakeries Near Me - Orange, California

We came in 12/28 around 9:45 and were told to sit outside, which we did. Around the same time, another group sat down next to us who appeared to be regulars. They were promptly served food and were actively eating while we sat there for over 20 minutes without anyone coming to take our order, offer water, or even acknowledge us. Watching people who arrived at the same time be fully served while we were completely ignored was frustrating and uncomfortable, so we left. We returned around 10:20 only because we wanted mimosas and this was the only nearby place we knew would serve them. We ordered inside, and the employee taking our order appeared extremely unfocused and disconnected. There were long pauses where she would stare at us without speaking, repeatedly lose her train of thought, and seem unsure of what she was doing. Our order arrived around 10:30, but the interaction felt so awkward and unprofessional that the overall experience was unpleasant. Between being ignored outside while others were served and the disorganized, uncomfortable interaction inside, the service felt inconsistent, chaotic, and unwelcoming. read more

Cafe Zocalo is a very cute spot located in the Orange Circle. Since I got my hair done right around the corner, my better half and sweet child decided to meet me somewhere close. I took one look at Yelp and this was the place. We were lucky to get a beautiful booth inside on a fairly warm day. We ordered a Chilaquila breakfast burrito which was a breakfast burrito filled with Chilaquiles. We also ordered the 25 mini pancakes which were 25 little pancakes about the size of the quarter paired with strawberries in condensed milk with Nutella. Yelp check-in gets you a free Iced Horchata Latte and I can see what the hype is about. Their horchata is so delicious...a bit too rich for me and my stomach was rebelling but I did love it when I had it. The service was great and at no time did we ever really need anything as the staff were quite attentive. We'll be back and I'd love to try a sandwich or maybe just get the chilaquiles by themselves...the green salsa was so good it did not need to be wrapped in a tortilla. read more

This has been my go-to breakfast spot for years. Fast service and super nice staff. Food is great quality and they've improved so much over the years. My favorite menu items are the Mayan Mocha and the Red Chilaquiles with a side of potatoes. Cute, cozy atmosphere. read more

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This place is great for a big group. We all ordered separately and ordered the giant mimosa. I ordered the strawberry waffles. They were delicious and complimented the mimosa really well. The mimosa was well portioned and for a big group, it was almost hard to finish. Overall, my meal and mimosa tasted delicious and I can't wait to come back soon. read more

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