Taylor's Cafe has been around for decades with the current owner owning it for least 30 years…read more Taylor's vintage vibe comes from the original looking furniture and non-working cigarette machine. Regarding the food, the menu has staple diner type food that is fresh and affordable. Taylor's is a popular spot for breakfast for sure. They also have a truck weight scale on the premises. The service is always excellent. The owner is friendly, kind, and seems to work really hard to provide a great experience be for her customers.

Don't tell anyone I told you about this place. It is one of the best kept secrets I have found in…read moremy years. They sit in an unassuming lot with a truck scale business. I believe the family that runs the scales also runs the cafe. It is a wonderful little place to have great Basque style breakfasts and cocktails. It's a lovely throwback to what good places used to be complete with wood panels and a little cafe style bar to sit at. The lady who waited on us was the owner and she seems to love having people there. We ordered Spanish coffee which she generously poured us. then she made a recommendation for our second round which was a version of what we had ordered first. Then she brought us bread and butter and asked if we wanted salsa to go on it. Yes please! What a nice twist to the bread and butter you get used to. I had the steak and eggs which came out exactly how I ordered it. Eggs over medium and steak medium rare. Lots of potatoes too. My wife had the breakfast burrito. It had to be the biggest one I have ever seen. She ranted and raved all day about how much she loved it. I love this place! I will be back every time I am in town near it. They don't open on weekends, which I am actually happy about so they don't have a line down the block. Selfish, I know but I love this hidden gem!

5 stars! We had the most beautiful Mother's Day brunch at Top of the V. The view alone sets the…read moretone, but the buffet truly delivered. The paella, salmon, and tri‑tip were all incredibly fresh and flavorful. The small‑bite desserts were adorable and delicious--especially the tiramisu and mini macarons. One of the most special touches was the make‑your‑own bouquet station for moms. Such a thoughtful and memorable idea. The live harpist added an elegant, calming vibe to the whole experience. The staff was amazing from start to finish. Huge shout‑out to Trevor, Britney, and our waitress Heather for being so friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. The drinks were fantastic too. Overall, a beautiful and memorable way to celebrate Mother's Day. We'll definitely be back.

My first time visiting the Top of the V restaurant was as a guest for a Yelp Elite event. The…read moresecond time was with my paella-obsessed bestie because I wanted to put him onto a new spot near my place. We ordered dishes I hadn't tried before, such as their squid ink paella and sea bass entree. Both dishes were okay, but didn't really wow us. The squid ink paella portion felt a bit on the thinner side because this version lacked the abundance of protein compared to the OG saffron version most are familiar with. The beet and goat cheese salad as well as the basque cheesecake were the stars of the show, per usual. I'm glad they validate 100% of parking fees for restaurant diners as well since Top of V is located within a hotel.

What a delightful place! Reunited with a Gal Pal from HS. Super nice place to get reacquainted! We…read moreenjoyed Tapas (Pan con Tomate & Tosta con Cabrales y Peras - Delicioso!) and a side of Olives. For our main course, Paella Canaria and Pollo Vasco with a House Red Blend! The meal was very tasty/savory. We skipped dessert this time. Atmosphere and service were great. The prices reasonable as it is a fairly complete dining experience. Lovely place to meet friends, family or date. It is first come first served so I'd recommend getting there early as it is relatively small yet worth the wait. Once you're seated, you really don't want to leave. Beautifully decorated! Provecho!!

What a fabulous night at Viva Madrid! We were a bit of a large party (birthday celebration ) with…read morenine of us. We were accommodated readily and had no wait time as a phone call a few days ahead had been made and remembered. Even though reservations are not taken, they were set up for us and ready to get the dinner party started. This is wonderfully thoughtful service. Once in, our waitress explained that she could do partial group checks for four. That was also a thoughtful way to handle a larger group. It would have been awkward for us to split all of the variety of items on the receipt amongst us, being that we ordered so many different dishes. And wow! Did we order a lot of dishes! That's part of the fun of coming to Viva Madrid: there's such a wide variety of tapas and/or entrees to share. The more we tried, the more we wanted to continue to try! From the pitchers of both red and white sangrias, tapas, entrées, and desserts, we really made our way around the menu. Our delectable dishes came out little by little. And that's rather important here, as those small plates have a sneaky way of filling you up, with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. The pacing gave us an opportunity to enjoy each dish at a leisurely pace, while we chatted, laughed, and in general, got to enjoy the night in an unhurried and relaxed environment. Our plates were delicious! Such a variety of unique flavors that you wouldn't find in another kind of dining experience. Creamy, salty, aged, rich, spiced but not spicy, meaty, veggie, sautéed, simmered, roasted..... there's something here for every palate. Be open to the adventure! Our waitress and other staff that checked in on us were fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable - incredibly talented at keeping all the numbers and dishes straight - and attentive to each guest. Which again, is appreciated when part of a larger group. When you come here, be prepared to spend some time. Bring someone whose company you enjoy, then sit back, relax in the ambience of Spain, and be taken care of as if you'd been invited to dine in someone's home.

Cafe Sevilla This place is honestly another favorite spots…read morein Orange County. I've even bought gift cards here just to give to family because I love it that much. The whole experience is what makes it special--the ambiance, the Latin flavors, the service, everything is on point. But what really sets it apart is the folklórico dance performance. You don't just eat here, you get a full experience. It feels like a beautiful little piece of Spain brought to Costa Mesa. The dinner is like a full three-course experience while you watch the dancers, and it's just so memorable and unique. If you're in Orange County, this is a must-visit spot--you really should treat yourself at least once. Also, if you stay after dinner, it opens up into a club and you don't have to pay entrance into the club. They have a nice bar outside, so the ambience is flowing Ali he with drinks. The evenings that I've stayed after they have two rooms OK they have a DJ room and then they have the band room, I don't know if they have a band every single night but the times I've been there they do and I like that you one room is very club vibe and then you can go into the band room and it's more like salsa lit up vibing. I myself still have a gift card for their café side that I'm excited to use soon and check out. Can't wait to go back this week.

I go to Sevilla usually once a week on Sundays, for Salsa/Bachata dancing. And while I love the…read moreevent, I have to say the fact that this establishment still allows SMOKING on the patio is really disturbing. People are actively moving therefore they breathe that disgusting stuff twice as much. And don't let me start on breathing that while eating! For me personally...I already ended up in the hospital, because of second hand smoking, once. And I really don't want to do it again. Also what would be handy...is another LIVE bartender. Whoever is there so far looks like he's there as a punishment. Wanted to order a drink at the bar and the guy totally overlooked me. and that's not the first time. So yes...if the place can fix these two things, it would be a way more pleasant experience for, as I believe, many. Thank you.

I met some girlfriends here for lunch recently. They have a large parking lot, which was nice!…read more When I first walked inside, it took a few minutes for my eyes to adjust as it was pretty dark. I ordered one of the lunch specials, which consisted of BBQ pork ribs, coleslaw, and French fries. I substituted onion rings for the French fries, and I'm glad I did. My meal was absolutely delicious! They have a full bar, but they don't offer any specialty cocktails. Live bands play some evenings, and this place has a great vibe! We all enjoyed our lunch, and the service was excellent! I can't wait to go back!

I don't usually write reviews, but tonight I felt compelled to share my experience because I left…read morefeeling upset and disrespected. This was my second time visiting, as my mom comes here often for karaoke. During my first visit, the service was great and I tipped generously -- around 40% -- especially since it's the holiday season. Unfortunately, tonight was very different. The service was poor from the start. The waitress handled my drink by placing her fingers directly on the rim of the glass, which made me uncomfortable and raised hygiene concerns. When it came time to pay, I covered the entire table's bill and, despite the service, still left a 40% tip. What truly bothered me was what happened next. After processing the payment, the waitress thanked only the white woman at our table and never acknowledged me or my mother -- despite the fact that I paid the entire bill. That moment felt dismissive and, honestly, discriminatory. It's disappointing, because everyone else seemed pleasant and the atmosphere is otherwise enjoyable. Unfortunately, this experience has made it unlikely that I'll return.

Vaca is a Spanish tapas style restaurant with great meat and cocktails…read more Some of my meal highlights was the bikini sandwich and the night's special, which was a perfectly cut piece of steak. I was disappointed in the patatas bravas, however, which I felt lacked much flavor. The cocktails were exceptional. I enjoyed a classic dirty martini, their specialty vaca tonic (A+ cocktail), and had their non-alcoholic drink called Starry Night (very delicious, but not worth $16). The setting is quite breath-taking, with the restaurant decorated with elaborate cuts of meat and wine bottles. The lighting is very warm-toned and elegant. Overall, we had a delicious meal and cocktails before heading to the Segerstrom (just a quick walk away). The service was excellent and the meal great, but I think the whole experience was heavily overpriced for what you get.

Had a friend in town so we decided to check out Vaca. I had heard great things so really wanted to…read morelove this place, but it was a bit short of my expectations given the prices. First off, my friends had sat at the bar for a good 20 min before the bartender finally acknowledged them and took our drink order. Even then she was not very nice and totally made other patrons orders who had sat down after us before even trying to deliver our drinks to us. Once the drinks were delivered, they were pretty much slammed onto the bar counter rather than being delivered with care. Yikes. I had asked for a bar napkin because the rim was sticky and she completely ignored me. So rude. Our reservation on a Friday night with a show happening at Segerstrom was at 7:45pm which means the show crowd should have already left by this point. We easily didn't get seated until 8:15-8:20pm for a 7:45pm reservation because our table was lingering. Seems like poor table management on the restaurant's part to be that far behind schedule. Once we sat down, we did our best to order right away as we were starving and was pretty sure it would take awhile for the food to come out. Our server greeted us within a few min of sitting down and since we were ready to order by the time she showed up, we ordered everything from appetizers to full meal. Started with the croquetas and gambas. Both were good but honestly I've had better. The sauce for the gambas felt like the ratio of the sherry was a bit much and not enough spice. Ended up with the Paella Valenciana which was okay, but the flavors felt kind of bland and the scallops and shrimp inside seemed like they could have been cooked more thoroughly. I believe we got the 12oz New York Steak to share, and it felt the meat itself was super tender but lacked a bit of flavor for my liking. We wanted the broccolini but they ran out so ended up with the Brussel sprouts instead which were very good. Overall the ambiance inside the restaurant is a bit tight and chaotic for my liking. I definitely like the bar area better than the tables which were very close together, so may have to try dining at the bar next time.

I've been coming to Europe for years. I get and my friends get Exceptional service which is rare,…read moreand Marlene sets the standard. Our waitress Marlene was/ is attentive without being intrusive, professional yet incredibly personable, and handled everything with ease and confidence--even during a busy rush. What stood out most was her ability to make us feel genuinely valued. She checked in at all the right times, kept everything running smoothly, and had such a positive, uplifting presence. It's clear she takes pride in what she does, and it shows in every interaction. She turned what could have been just another meal into a standout experience. The restaurant is lucky to have her--she represents the very best of hospitality. Highly recommend, and because of her I look forward coming to Europe! Monique Van Noy

Well beyond my expectations- so very good. The Sea Bass entree was the best I've had in a long,…read morelong time. Our server, Mark, made our dining experience extra special. Thanks, Mark!!!

Great food. Amazing service. Place was super clean. I will definitley be coming back.read more

We have always had a very good time at CC, the ambiance is fantastic, the food delish, and the…read moredrinks are phenomenal. My friends and I frequent CC, and I have to be honest, always a great time, especially with the good live musicians, but we were there Friday the 13th, and we love sitting in the courtyard, open breeze, etc.....my friends and I had never seen the Guitarist that performed this night before, we don't remember his name, Robert, or Roger, or Richard, we do remember it started with an "R", but once he began playing, we were BLOWN away, by the mastery of his playing, his every note conveyed a feeling of passion! we loved him!! Our plans that night were to go to another bar/karoke for drinks, after a wonderful dinner, but his playing captivated, us and we ended staying the night, until he finished playing! JUST WOW!!!!, When will he be there again? we want to invite more friends to come see him! Thank you CC for the Live music, in this case, Robert, Roger or Richard.

Anniversary choice? Yes!…read more The online pics didn't do justice to how intimate and special it can feel. If you choose to sit inside, it is really intimate/romantic. Small space with others close by but they manage to make it feel intimate somehow. Anywho - we didn't chose that option! We sat outside in the covid created sidewalk space. It wasn't as intimate but we love it outside and with the heater on, I was perfectly comfy! Didn't take pics. There are already tons, and I would've be able to get a better shot. But let me tell you what we had and LOVED all of it: - Deviled eggs - favored with olive. Very tasty. - Papas - the hot sauce and aoili made this delicious! - A creamy goat cheese, fig and honey tostado - short rib on small piece of polenta. Fantastic! - Mac and cheese. Divine! I'll be thinking about this for a loooong time! The machego cheese takes it to next level. The pasta - not like any macaroni I've ever seen, was delightful to eat. - Octopus. This was our "wild side" order, because hubby has been disappointed by octopus in the past because it's been cooked until tough. But we took a chance, closing out our meal on this dish, and man we were so glad we did! It's chargrilled, has a bit of smokiness to it, sitting in a lot of drawn butter. It's like a scallop but with more chew to it. It was delicious! The only not so big disappointment was that the reservation site asks if it's a special occasion. So I selected anniversary. But apparently, the staff don't read that I go because no mention was made of our anniversary. I wouldn't have cared except that they asked in advance, so I thought there would be some acknowledgment or maybe a dessert. Wrong! lol! Still, very memorable meal with friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful servers who went out of their way to find a working heater for my table.

The food here was so mediocre. Everything was just okay…read more Mac and cheese: noodles were overcooked and the cheese was a bit too gooey and soupy. The flavor was good though. Shrimp: good but not very flavorful. The shrimp didn't absorb the flavor and juices at all. Patas bravas: crispy but there was something off about the sauce. Lamb burger: best thing we had on the menu Short rib: good texture and decent flavor Overall nothing blew me away. I was a bit disappointed given the price. It's hard to get Spanish food right.