I ordered the chilaquiles, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The portions were just right, and the chorizo was the real deal -- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. My fiancé had the carne asada torta, and it was amazing. The meat was tender and delicious, and that chimichurri sauce took it to the next level The space itself is small and cozy, the food was absolutely on point, and they were playing country music, which made the whole experience totally my vibe. Oh and the service was great as well, she always checked in and had a great personality! Simple, comforting, and done right. We'll definitely be back! read more

The food served is delicious. Chulos knows how to incorporate their unique homemade delicious (Mexican - Latin America - Peruvisn) expertise into a range of offerings. It feels like an unexpected find as it is located at the very end of "Doctor Row" aka as Posada Lane in Templeton. They are only open from 8 am until 3 pm read more

Talk about a hidden gem! Tucked deep away in an office complex that will have you thinking you must've entered the wrong address, is Chulos Cafe and Cantina, a breakfast spot serving up some hearty Mexican/Latin American dishes. We got the Ranchero breakfast burrito and Mexican Benedict for two of us to share, and it was plenty of food. The burrito alone may have been big enough for both! My favorite of the two was the Mexican Benedict, the hollandaise was super flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The burrito was also really good, I just don't tend to get wet burritos, so it wasn't what I was used to. This spot was super quiet on a Saturday morning, we had the room that we were seated in all to ourselves! Great option if you're staying in Templeton or visiting some of the wineries near by, just prepare to be full afterwards! read more

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Oh, happy day! Chulo's is now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, from 4 to 8 pm. (But call ahead for reservations, since they're a popular event venue.) We were here right around 2 pm on a Thursday, so consoled ourselves with another one of their new offerings -- an Orange Creamosa! And yes, it was as fabulously delicious as it sounds. Service is always warm, welcoming, and gracious. Como familia...without the drama. Pics of their dinner menu, drink offerings, and hacienda-like interior below. Salud! read more

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Recently went to breakfast here on a Sunday morning. The decor was what you would expect for a Mexican restaurant, without being over the top. We appreciated getting a table right away, as there was only one other table of diners when we arrived. Despite that, we waited longer than I would have expected to have our order taken and later to get our bill. Staff were very friendly though. They offer a multitude of specialty coffee drinks, including some with alcohol. I had a Nutella mocha, which was fine (but the Nutella part seems to be mostly represented by a Nutella drizzle on the whipped topping ). I did not detect much Nutella flavor within the coffee itself, which just had the usual mocha flavor. So, I don't really think it was worth a price of $8. I also ordered the Chulo's combo, which comes with eggs, sausage or bacon and choice of pancakes or French toast. I had mine with sausage patties, French toast and over medium eggs. My plate was generous, with two eggs (which were closer to over easy with pretty runny yolks), two sausage patties and two pieces of French toast. The sausage was just a little salty, but delicious otherwise. I gave one of my patties to my husband, given the generous portion I received. The French toast was my favorite. It appears to be made from a Texas toast style bread. The seasoning was good and there was a slight custard quality to it in the center of the toast, which I really loved. They could elevate things by providing heated maple syrup instead, but not a deal breaker for me. My husband really loved his eggs and bacon dish, as he cleaned his plate entirely. I hope they are not in danger of closing, since the food is good, but the lack of customers midmorning on a Sunday is a little concerning. They are in an unusual area though, sandwiched between medical and dental offices. Also, they recently added dinner service to their hours, so that may be worth checking out. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Chulo's combo with French toast, eggs and sausage - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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Immediately walking in we were welcomed and sat promptly. We decided to sit on the patio which wasn't too busy at the time we arrived. They must welcome dogs on the patio since they had a water dish on the ground full of water. I got the cheese enchilada with Mexican rice. As seen in the picture, the cheese inside was still cold and not melted. The sauce put over the enchilada was warm. I'm assuming they thought the sauce would melt the cheese inside the enchilada. Unfortunately it didn't. The rice was good. No complaints. I tried their tropical ice tea, super good. They put a slice of orange in it so you get that citrus kick with you drink it! The service was great. The waitress was welcoming and ensured our drinks were full the entire visit. The ambiance on the patio is very zen. They have a cute water fountain running on the patio as well. That of course is nice to listen to while you enjoy your meal. Inside the restaurant is on the dimmer side with lighting but cozy. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Cheese enchilada with rice no beans - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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I had not been here in more than 5 years. I used to be a regular years ago when I worked at Twin Cities Hospital. The food was still good, however I do have some suggestions for the owners. 1) It was freezing inside. 2) I had to ask for salsa for my Mexican food lunch and was brought a tiny, tiny container. Maybe 1 Tablespoon. 3) I had coffee and was never offered a refill. 4) No one ever checked to see how we were doing or if we needed anything during the entire meal. They were not busy at all. With all the New Mexican restaurants popping up in Templeton and all of North County, they need to up their game. Especially since their prices are considerably higher than most other Mexican restaurants. That being said, I hope they stay in business and do well. They are a Templeton institution. read more

First off this is a cute and comfortable place off the beaten path. My rating is between a 3 and 4, I felt pricing high compared to other breakfast places. They did have an extensive menu for breakfast and dinner. My husband and I usually go out to breakfast once a week. You get a 2-egg omelette which is perfect for me. My was a bacon, cheese with some avocado on top, with a side of fruit and a piece of toast. My husband had chili verde and said it was nice and moist, along with hash browns. He requested crispy but they were not plus not cooked enough. The coffee was good and service also. read more

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Tucked away in Templeton near a bunch of medical offices and the local hospital, is Chulos Cafe and Cantina! Came here early on a Saturday for breakfast, as a friend of a friend recommended it and they were absolutely right, it is truly amazing! The breakfast menu is extensive - they have a wide variety of omelettes and scrambled options, french toast, pancakes, french toast, mexican style breakfast options, breakfast burritos and skillets. Their lunch menu also has an impressive number of options including sandwiches, salads, burritos, tortas and burgers! There is really something for everyone here. I ordered the California omelette (which came with bacon and avocado), and my friend ordered the veggie omelette. Both were absolutely delicious and my omelette was filled with so much bacon. The hash browns were cooked and grilled to perfection. The food came out very quick and was hot and super fresh. We got seated immediately and everyone working was friendly and attentive. We left happy and very full! Can't want to come back here for lunch and to try their breakfast burrito and french toast! - both looked phenomenal! 5 stars all around! read more

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They are nice, but I ordered 12 fish tacos, two kids quesadillas, and two sides of rice and beans to go. The bill was $170!! Each taco was essentially $10 as were each of the kids quesadillas. A total cash grab. Maybe id care less except the fish tacos were not at all good. Rubbery dry fish hardly seasoned. They tried their best but price was madness and food was mediocre at best. read more

I ordered a carnitas burriito and a carne asada burrito to with NO onions. When I opened the take out box, it had wilted lettuce, a dab of gaucamole, sour cream topped with oniony pico de gallo. I asked for NO onions. Secondly, the cost for 2 burritos was $40. No chips or salsa was included. When we ate the burritos, I have to say that they were not good. meat was dry and just yucky. I will never be returning. read more

This restaurant is located on a quiet cul de sac with plenty of parking. We arrived on a Sunday around 10am and the place was pretty quiet. We were greeted and seated quickly. The menu is pretty extensive and have a variety of options. I ordered the cheese enchilada with eggs, which had a good flavor. The food and drinks came out in a reasonable time and the service was friendly. read more

Didn't even have an opportunity to peruse the menu much less taste the food. As soon as I walked in the front door, I believe a server greeted me with "you can sit down, but I won't even be able to come to your table for 35 minutes I have a big party" I told her that I was waiting for a doctors appointment right across the street and I didn't mind waiting to grab something to go if I could just sit down and grab a glass of water or iced tea until she had a moment. She immediately stated that she didn't have time, sorry. The ambience looks like it might've been nice. There were some scattered tables that didn't make sense in the entryway/foyer. However, you could see the smaller tables, single tops, and double tops all were looking around like they needed something. This looks like it may be the only restaurant right around this area. And I just found out I'll be frequently coming here for doctors appointments however, after that experience, I won't even try this place again. PS considering I was gonna frequent this place. I was going to leave a "Hey, I'm gonna be back. Remember me type tip" read more

Delicious breakfast! Food was fresh and flavorful and service was friendly. The patio seating was comfortable and we enjoyed our family time. read more

I eat at Chulos weekly the Breakfast is always seasoned perfect and a generous amount they have friendly staff and owner Carol is a amazing woman who does it all she should be honored for her achievements in our community. The food is great quality and the ambiance nice and inviting also very clean. read more

Great service, nice atmosphere. Eating from a rock was pretty stinkin cool. Beautiful taco salad, just flavorless.

The huevos rancheros were pretty standard, though the rice and beans we're lukewarm, on the small side. The eggs Benedict were tasty and the fruit was fresh. The server forgot sugar for the coffee and never refilled our water. With one cup of diner coffee, the total was 45.02 for two dishes. One time deal for us. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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3 magic words! Open for dinner! Chulos is now open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights! The owner has added a new menu and offer some great options for their dinner menu. Everything is always so fresh and bomb diggity! From the paella to fajitas to the Diablo camarones, you can't go wrong. Even something as simple as beans and rice, tastes unbelievably good. Tried the Churros too.... Oh. My. Gosh!!!!! The ambiance out on the back patio with the breeze makes you feel like you're on a vacation. Oh that's right, I forget we live where people vacation! Wether your looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Chulos is it. read more

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I had the chilaquiles. My experience with it was that it lacked flavor, but I enjoyed it more after adding salt and hot sauce. The service was okay but our waiter never returned after we asked for hot sauce. I went up front to ask for ketchup and hot sauce. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

Great place tucked away a bunch of medical offices. Good food and large portions. The owner is very nice and friendly. We came for brunch and there wasn't too many people so we got our food very fast while chatting and getting to know the owner and sharing our opinions. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now. The restaurant is tucked behind and in between doctor and dentist offices. We were seated outside. The outside is lush with plants, trees, and a fountain. A couple people mentioned a really bad smell of maybe animal poop. The restaurant wasn't too busy. A couple tables were taken outside. We had a party of 5 one being a toddler. They didn't ask if we wanted a high chair or give us another place setting. We had to grab our own straws and place setting. After ordering, our food arrived quickly. Everything looked great. The food taste great. I enjoyed the sauce on my tamale. The taco that I ordered was filled to the brim. All the flavors were great. My daughter got a burrito. It was huge. The pictures don't do the size of the burrito justice. My husband ordered a coke. It was a bottled coke. This is one of my pet peeves. In order to get a refill you have to order another one. In the end, the restaurant would make more money getting a drink machine than buying cans or bottles of soda. Their patrons would also benefit. My sister ordered chips and salsa. Our waitress never gave it to her. She had to ask for them halfway through her meal. You already have to pay extra for chips and salsa. So she should have brought them out first thing. Our waitress never asked if we wanted water refills or came to check on us. We asked for a box for our leftovers and she didn't even bring that. We had to go up to the register to get it. Overall, the food was really good. My sister said it was one of the best carne Asada burritos she had ever had. The size and taste were a 4/5. The ambience was a 4. The service was a 1. I would understand it a little more if it was busy, but it wasn't at all. I would like to give them another chance and try their breakfast or burrito next time. Everyone had a pretty bitter taste in their mouth after the poor service. read more

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The my California rap was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent, if you're looking for fast food this is not the place they make everything to order. The weather was so nice that I ate outside near a wonderful serene fountain. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - California wrap - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

Overpriced for what you get. 5 dollars for coffee. Slow service, waitress didn't check on me once. Food was good!!

This place is not welcoming and the server up charged us for chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant ?? Who does that? And one beer in a bottle is $$7.50!!!!!!! Breakfast and one lunch for two ppl was 70$$$$$$!!!!! Never again! And my husband had a terrible stomach ache rest of the day and wasn't able to eat rest Of the day! Not the normal prices of a normal Mexican food place! Nothing stood Out to match those over priced meals! Sad! read more

Great little family owned place. Inside you'll find plenty of seating for small or large groups, and a comfortable atmosphere. The staff were prompt in greeting us and getting our order going. There are a variety of Benedict options, and I chose the corned beef hash Benedict. Instead of the traditional ham there was a ample amount of homemade corned beef has with a perfectly poached egg, all topped with hollandaise sauce. With the meal I had one of their coffees with a kick. The variety of dishes that they offer will satisfy the most finicky eater. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - La Española Coffee with a kick - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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Food is great. Extremely large menu. Maybe too big. Great breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff. Location is off of Las Tablas Rd surrounded by medical facilities. It is a little out of the way but if you're just getting released from the hospital for a broken leg or just stopping in for a colonoscopy across the street, Chulos is worth the stop for a great meal. read more

This restaurant is located in a building where there are a lot of medical offices. Lots of parking available. I was at an appointment and decided to try lunch there. I had heard their breakfasts were delicious. Had a single cheese enchilada that came with a healthy amount of refried beans and Spanish rice. Everything was delicious. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes. Based on my lunch, I am sure they will be just as delicious. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Refried beans, cheese enchilada, Spanish rice. - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

Way way way over priced!!! Got the breakfast "special" carne with sautéed onion in a red sauce 2 eggs came with small serving rice and beans. They didn't have the price posted we assumed it was similar to most their breakfast prices 15-20 ...we were charged 30 bucks - food was ok but no way the meat cut justify the $$$. Will not return but learned a lot of lessons there - ask for specials pricing and ask if cocktail are fermented wine based or distilled spirits- wine based are sooooo sweet, they do not post on cocktail list on table anything about all drinks are fermented wine based but they charge premium spirits prices. read more

Hands down one of the best breakfasts in Templeton. Hidden little gem where you wouldn't expect to find an amazing little food joint there. Tucked away by the hospital, with an easy parking lot and plenty of spaces. Egg Benedict was amazing according to my wife, and she's a stickler on her Benedict's. Sausage Patty and hash browns were done just perfectly, and the hash browns were crispy on the exterior and amazing moist & flavorful interior. French Toast was also an absolute bomb shell! They were extremely intent on service and making sure numerous times to check our table if we needed anything. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - French Toast, Sausage Patty, and eggs - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

The food wasn't too greasy it was nice and buttery but not over saturated. Highly recommend the Chulos combo. Being a French toast guy they had some good French toast. The waitress was great she brought us all the sauces we asked for and she brought the food out in a very timely manner. I couldn't wait to eat before taking a picture The ambiance was great a nice little Latin culture lots of fun furniture and the climate inside was nice. The patio also looked like it was a fun outdoor space to bring friends and family. I look forward to coming back on my next trip to Templeton. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Great French toast - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

After seeing Chulo's flight of eggs Benedict in an ad, we had to give it a try. The food was good, but the lack of help was obvious. A little disorganized and our party of 6 was squeezed into 2 small round tables. No need for a return visit. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Eggs Benedict flight was very good. Out of corned been hash, potatoes were extra! - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS EVER!!!! Been back already within just a few days. Delicious and fresh!!! read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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Chulos is across from Twin Cities hospital, in a court, with office building. Love the interior and outside area. Makes you feel like you're not in Templeton. When you enter your greeted and notice the charm. We were seated outside that's surrounded by lush plants and a beautiful, tranquil, fountain. The patio is covered, which is a plus. I ordered the Chips and Salsa (Have to pay), Chile Relleno Burrito, with chicken and Rice and Beans for my daughter. The Chips needed salt, seasoning, anything(we added salt). The chips also seemed like they would've been great fresh, but were not. Instead, on the stale side. The salsa was great. Had some heat, but not overwhelming. You could really taste the ingredients, but it is probably the hottest table salsa I've ever had in SLO county. The Chile Relleno Burrito, with my added chicken, was amazing! First, GREAT SIZE! Presentation was excellent. Creamy, cheesy, hearty chicken, fluffy/thick rice done perfectly, with the acid from the tomatoes, onion, chile and salsa cutting through the fattiness. I would guess Oaxaca cheese filled Relleno. Masterfully done! All Smothered in a beautifully simple, yet complex sauce, with Avocado, Sour Cream, and lettuce on top. Layer upon layer of flavoring. My new favorite burrito. If the chips were fresh/warm/seasoned, lettuce didn't include stock and they were a little more attentive, this place would be a 5 star! read more

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I'm giving a solid four stars here - they've got a nice outdoor, but covered, patio area to sit about 6-8 tables. The menu lists so many of my favorites, I had a hard time deciding. Based on a fellow Elite review, I asked for "Free Cuba" because it sounded like a south american version of Loco Moco. Sadly, the server said they ran out of their garlic white rice. Very disappointing. Thinking quickly, I ordered another staple of mine, Huevos Rancheros, with corn tortillas, and added a beef patty (medium rare) on the side. Ha - absent the rice, it turned out really good. Let's break down the Huevos Rancheros: Beans - top notch quality, full of hearty flavor Rice - pretty good, cooked just right Eggs - overeasy just like I asked, doused with rachera sauce, and topped with sour cream and avocado. Presentation was a little meh, and I wished they had put the corn tortillas on the bottom instead of in a separate container (the round, brick-colored plastic one). The experience would have flirted with 5 start but for the $7.99 they charged me for the lone beef patty. Hmmm... I decided not to let that brow-raising oddity ruin my experience... but mentally noted... read more

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Great establishment! Order was set for a 20 min-til-ready deal and they got it out in 10. Only thing that bummed me way out was no quac and no salsa on the side for our meals, super bummed I love Chulos hot sauce but otherwise the FD server offered utensils and put all dairy to the side as requested! Bravo, we still love you and will return :) read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

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This is the first time we visited this restaurant and we live here. First of all the value that you receive from the price the amount of food is excellent. The service from the team was excellent from the hostess, server, and bus service. They were attentive to keeping the table clean, waters full and drinks refilled promptly. The food had exceptional flavor and the size allowed for taking home leftovers. The location is easy to find even though it is not located in the center of town with the other restaurants. We went for late breakfast and early lunch and everyone had multiple choices and specials to choose from Will he going back and would recommend to others to visit. read more

They serve canned sodas only had caffeine free diet and charged 4 dollars for that. Taco salad had very little beans and not much too it and it was 20.00. read more

I like this place. I've been here a couple of times before and found it very enjoyable. It's in the doctor office and hospital area, so it's convenient to go after an appointment. Today I had a nice breakfast there. A Denver omelet with hashbrowns and wheat toast, plus coffee. The chow was good, but the service was lacking. I had to ask for ketchup, no big deal, but then go find the waitress again to ask for sweetener for the coffee, then again to ask for jam for the toast. I guess the trick is to survey everything then ask for all the little things that would naturally go with the meal right from the git go, but also I never saw her again until I had to go to the front ask for a refill on the coffee and on the water. To be fair, there was only one worker besides the two men in the kitchen, and there were three other tables of customers. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Denver omelet with hashbrowns and wheat toast. - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

Food is delicious! The vegeterian sandwich had chimichurri sauce that was the bomb! The quinoa salad was also good. read more

Chulos Cafe and Cantina - Vegeterian sandwich and Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Templeton, California

This is a lovely setting and they have an outdoor patio. They have an extensive Mexican breakfast menu which my daughter loves. The ambience is nice kind of a Mexican themed place although they have lots of different choices to eat but it does seem to be that they gravitate toward Mexican dishes. They had A mole enchilada dish on the menu that sounded great. We used to come here a lot before the pandemic, I will return again and again it's good food, good service in a great location for eating outdoors. About the food - my cinnamon roll French toast was good the scrambled eggs were done perfectly ice tea was fresh. The cinnamon roll French toast was harder than expected. I am used to french toast being mushy and soft. This is because it's made with a cinnamon roll it was thicker and tougher. Next time I'd opt for plain french toast. Good place though! read more

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