The morning sun hit just right as I pulled into Old Town Tustin where El Camino Cafe sits. I'd heard whispers about their breakfast game, so I stepped in, stomach already growling. First visit: red chilaquiles. Crispy tortillas soaked in a bold salsa roja, topped perfectly--no soggy mess, just layers of flavor with that careful hand you feel in every bite. Green chilaquiles next time: brighter, tangier tomatillo punch, still executed with precision. Then the green pozole--rich broth, tender pork, hominy popping, herbs fresh enough to wake you up. Menudo sealed it: deep, comforting, slow-simmered depth that only comes from real care. Every dish screamed high-quality ingredients and thoughtful prep. No shortcuts here--it's crafted like someone's abuelita still runs the kitchen. But reality hits: portions run modest for the price tag. In this nice-area location, expect to pay premium. You get what you pay for in quality, not quantity. Lines move fast though--staff hustles, friendly faces seat you quick, no endless wait. Bonus: their Dirty Horchata surprised me--smooth, subtly sweet, solid twist on the classic with espresso. Pros: Exceptional Mexican breakfast authenticity; consistent high-quality execution; quick service; welcoming vibe. Cons: Pricey relative to portion size. If you're craving elevated, carefully made traditional Mexican breakfast in Tustin, this is your spot. For cheaper classic home-style, cook it yourself. Rating preserved: 4-4.5 stars (high quality outweighs cost for what it delivers). read more

El Camino Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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My wife and I had lunch there yesterday which ran $60.00. This 77 year old customer asked for a cup of water to take medications. In California, that is a STATE requirement to provided water for customers. They stated that they DO NOT provide water. You must purchase it! Then when we left, we asked where to put our trash from LUNCH. We were directed to walk it outside and deposit the trash in the City Trash reciprocals, which was OVERFLOWING! Really? The restaurant can't handle the trash they produce? The MANAGER confirmed their policies... NEVER AGAIN! THEY WILL NOT SUPPLY TAP WATER TO CUSTOMERS! California restaurants are required to provide tap water, but only upon request. Under state water conservation regulations, restaurants, bars, and similar establishments are prohibited from automatically serving water unless specifically asked. Key details regarding this regulation: 1) Mandatory Upon Request: While they cannot automatically serve it, restaurants must provide complimentary tap water when a customer asks. 2) Violations: Restaurants failing to follow these rules could face fines, sometimes up to $500.00 per day. read more

Been coming to this local cafe for a few months since moving into the area. It's a nice neighborhood Mexican cafe away that's far enough from the Old Town main drag (Main Street) but still walkable (2 blocks) after a meal for shopping/strolling. Street parking is much easier to find, no circling required. Each time we come on the weekend we would try something new -- EVERYTHING is excellent. Burritos, chilaquiles, tacos, etc. Every time we come, nothing is too salty -- just how we cook at home. This particular visit we happen upon their SUNDAY MENUDO, made by Chef Mom. Gotta try a bowl, and let me tell you -- I was blown away. Heavily and nicely spiced (not "water"), chockful of tripe/stomach, including the HONEYCOMB. AND NO HOMINY. I LOVE IT -- because I'm never a fan of hominy and hate it when all the dads and uncles at family gatherings get all the good stuff and the kids are left with the bottom of the pot. Speaking with the staff, menudo is a SEASONAL item, so I'm glad I was able to try some during this visit. Will DEFINITELY come again and try their other stuff! read more

El Camino Cafe - Sunday Menudo -- look at that honeycomb! - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Cute little cafe located on the main strip of old town Tustin. It's not full service, so you do have to order at the counter, choose your own table and then they bring you the food. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The lady that greeted us at the door, the girls who were behind the counter and the servers were all incredibly polite, friendly and really made you feel welcome. I had the chilaquiles rojos and they were absolutely delicious, best ones I've ever had. It is a very generous portion too, with rice and refried beans as sides. I also ordered a dirty horchata which was equally tasty. The ambience and patio are cute, we opted to sit inside since it was kinda chilly. Overall a great brunch spot! read more

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Wonderful, cozy breakfast spot on a sunday morning. We tried coming here once before and got totally caught in a chili-cookoff instead. Finally, 1 year later, we made it!! We came totally starving and ready to wait, but the food came out SO fast. You pay ebfore you sit, and walk away from the counter with your drinks. I got their cafe de olla (delicious, syrup made in-house!) and boy got the horchata. Sat down and were almost immediately served our food. My only complaint is the beans - they seemed a little watery and unseasoned. But the salsa more than made up for that :) The inside is tiny, and theres limited outdoor seating. But it's cozy and homey and all the employees were incredibly kind. I forgot my purse when we left and a woman pretty much ran down the sidewalk to get it back to me. Thank you!!!! read more

El Camino Cafe - Huevos Rancheros and Asada wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Been coming here since just after covid. Wont be returning. Staff wouldnt let my kiddo eat her outside food (fair and your house your rules). I was gonna spend money ordering for my wife and I and clerk politely argued so that was the deal breaker. read more

Their Asada burrito is world class. I've been there 10+ times and it never disappoints. Coffee is amazing too.

Came here for brunch with my cousins a few weeks ago and I'm still thinking about this dish! I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas and OMG it was delicious! The cream sauce was unlike any other I've had with enchiladas and they were stuffed with a good amount of cheese! I added carnitas on top because I wanted a protein with it. This was a filling breakfast for sure! I also ordered an iced dirty horchata which I think next time I will order it to go so I can enjoy it later. The people behind the counter were so nice and helpful! Really want to come back to this place soon! read more

El Camino Cafe - Enchiladas Suizas (I added carnitas to my order) - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here for breakfast and was wondering why I've never been here before! El Camino Cafe sits at the tail end of El Camino in Old Town Tustin away from all the hustle and bustle, so parking is easier to find. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. You go up and order and then take your seat, and they are quick with preparing your food. Service was great, everyone was super friendly and quick to address any additional requests. I ordered the meat scramble and my wife got the huevos rancheros, and both tasted great. You could tell everything was freshly made, and the salsas provided were solid. The rice & beans were also good and well seasoned. It was a little odd they didn't provide complimentary water, but otherwise this was a solid, reasonably priced meal. I definitely want to come back and try their breakfast burrito next time, and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick breakfast in Tustin! read more

El Camino Cafe - Cute interior - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here for brunch with the whole family. There was a line out the door but I guess that is standard for a Saturday morning. You order before getting seated and there is a host that helps get you a seat. There were 6 of us so it took a little longer. The place itself is clean, cute but small. The food here was good, I liked my albondigas and was happy that I got to try it. It was a seasonal item. Although the overall experience was good, to be completely honest there is nothing special on their menu that I want to come back for. I would eat here again if invited but I wouldn't personally pick it. read more

El Camino Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

This place is fantastic! I got the Chilaquiles with asada, fresh OJ and a bottle of prosecco. Betsy was so helpful, making sure I got the best first time meal and now I can't wait to be back. Love the vibe of this place. Especially hers. read more

El Camino Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

I've had El Camino Cafe bookmarked for years and finally got the chance to visit with some friends. First off, the team is SUPER nice and welcoming. Everyone welcomed us and asked if we had any questions about the menu. The gentleman at the register was super cool and gave some good recommendations. Make sure to order your drinks (water included) at the register so you can pay for them at time of purchase. Once we sat down the food came out pretty quickly! The chilaquiles rojos were delicious with a great depth of flavor. We did the egg overhard and added avocado. Presentation was great and flavors were on point. The place is designed well and has a cool ambiance in Old Town Tustin. Can't wait to come back to try the breakfast burrito! Thanks for the great food and awesome service! read more

El Camino Cafe - Chilaquiles Rojos with Avocado - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here bc I was in the area and wanted a breakfast burrito. I added beans (2$) to the breakfast burrito ($14) and got a side of chips and salsa ($5). The burrito did the job but wasn't remarkable. Service was pretty fast. I think overall there could've been more flavor in the burrito and salsa. Beautiful location and cool ambiance but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, for the price point you can find better food. read more

El Camino Cafe - Breakfast burrito + chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

best ever flavor and hot as it came hot to enjoy Thank you Betsy Shiloh and Alex Taste was incredible read more

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Amazing Place #smallbusiness. Love the vibe, even better coffee, and hands down, the best customer service I have EVER received. My barista was enthusiastic about his job and was very respectful fil and was amazing. Only complaint is that it's pretty expensive, other than that, I totally recommend this place. read more

Loved this place. Good service. Huevos rancheros are great. But they won't give you a glass of tap water. I paid for an overpriced espresso and a very bitter "fresh" OJ... but can't get a small glass of tap water which is standard at any other restaurant. Very strange. read more

Nice little hidden gem in Old Town Tustin. Phenomenal breakfast! Now I may call this a hidden gem but be prepared for lines! However, the staff is very efficient and courteous with arranging seating. It's the perfect spot to enjoy nice quiet Sunday morning breakfast when you eat outside on their patio. Highly recommend on all accounts! read more

El Camino Cafe - Bacon Breakfast Burrito and chilaqulas! - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

My sister introduced me to this place and I'm so glad she did. The food is so good, tastes like a homemade Mexican breakfast that my grandma would make. In addition to it, I love the vibrancy and homelike feel that the place has, it feels like you're walking into someone's home rather than a restaurant. It helps even more that the owner and workers are so welcoming and friendly with their guests. Despite the space being somewhat small, they were accommodating of the baby stroller I had which I greatly appreciated. I had their red chilaquiles and added avocado and sour cream to it. 10/10! Really great flavor. Their dirty horchata was equally delicious! read more

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This place fucking sucks, went in and ordered around 12:30pm, around 12:56, we still haven't received our food. Such a coincidence that when we ordered our food, our order wasn't placed after we already had paid. My wife got up and told them where was our food, because everyone who came after us had already got their food and left. They told her the food hasn't even been made, they said it would take another 10 minutes when we already had waited for 30 minutes. We just asked for a refund and left. Food is way too damn expensive, you're honestly just paying for the aesthetic of the place. SUPPORT LOCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANTS NOT THIS PLACE. read more

Omg!! Loved all the food. So happy everyone in my group ordered something different. I got to try it all Service was 10/10 everyone is so nice. read more

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Excellent breakfast! Mamisia delicious and awesome service! The homemade cookies were fabulous also to take home! read more

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I love this place so much! Not only is it walking distance from my home but the ambiance is all there. The food is so tasty, the coffee/s and fresh OJ do not disappoint. The fresh OJ is used for their mimosas which is where they stand out to me, as well as the quality of products they use for their food(you can taste it with every bite). Anyway, all in all a forever customer and friend. Been coming here for a few years now, this review was long overdue. Keep up the same good vibes and great quality of food and drinks Camino Cafe! read more

This is a Mexican brunch restaurant at the end of Old Town Tustin. Everybody is friendly. Clean. Cute furniture. Beautiful day to sit outside. I ordered their chilaquiles Verde. It was delicious. I liked the slight kick. I ordered it with carnitas as my extra protein and all beans and no rice. My only complaint was that some of my carnitas was dry. If I ordered it without the carnitas it would have been perfect. The chips stayed crunchy throughout. Would definitely come back again to try something else. read more

El Camino Cafe - Chilaquiles Verde - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Go and you'll be hooked!! This is one of those wonderful places that is always DELICIOUS and consistent. Even my crazy carnivore order never fazes them. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. It's like family - and it is. The whole family is involved. Gotta love that! Whether you're eating outside on their covered or open patios, or inside with their homelike atmosphere, it's the food you're anticipating. Though making our way through the menu, we do have our favorites. The chilaquiles roja with extra carne asada is super delicious. They make their own tortilla chips which are still crispy - not soggy from the sauce. The egg, rice and beans round out this dish. Carne asada with cheese, avocado and side of salsa rocks my brunch. Can't go wrong with this carnivore meal. It's tasty and filling. High quality meat makes this a WIN for sure. Add their house roasted salsa (which I could probably drink) and anything you order becomes heavenly. Here's where it gets even better: they will cook everything in butter- just ask! Almost forgot- can be quite busy on the weekends, but still worth what is usually a short wait. Weekdays almost never have a wait. As regulars, we love our little local spot. Once you go, you will too. read more

El Camino Cafe - Chilaquiles with carne asada Carne asada with cheese, avocado and salsas. - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Food, service and Ambiance are great. I was extremely surprised at how authentic and flavorful their chilaquiles were. Highly recommend.

Went here with my girlfriend because it was close to the motel we are staying at, upon arrival we were told by a customer walking out that we had to get the Heuvos rancheros so we did, and we ended up being pretty disappointed, the reason for the review however, is that when I asked for a glass of water when we ordered I was denied, they said they only serve bottles of water (straight up illegal in California to not serve tap water upon request) so I asked again when our food arrived and again I was denied, I then asked for the manager who told me AGAIN that they don't serve tap water I had to buy a bottle, this level of incompetence from the manager of a restaurant is pretty insane to me. I live about 6 hours from here so I looked up the law to make sure it still applies in this county and sure enough it still does. While writing this review I saw another one that says they denied a 77 year old man a glass of water to take his pills. Pretty infuriating experience I would just go somewhere else, until they decide to start giving people water. read more

My mom and I came In here yesterday for the first time. As we walked in we were greated, we ordered the chilaquiles and a burrito. We asked if they had any pancake or waffles but they said the didn't. We thought that was random for being a breakfast place. We also ordered the macchata and a reg coffee. The gal who took our order was fluent in English and Spanish and that just wonderful, I love the fact that she spoke directly to my mom when she ordered her food. Food came out fast and it was delicious. The place is very small but it is clean, organized, friendly, and busy. The same gal who took our order at the register was the one who brought our food and also the one picking up the tables and cleaning and organizing and doing it all. Will come back, do recommend. read more

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It was sooooo good the first time that I had to go back the next day and I must say it didn't disappoint. I got the Enchiladas Suizas with Asada. The creamy salsa verde, perfection! The rice is cooked perfectly and the beans so delicious. I cleaned my plate completely. This is becoming one of my favorite spots. Their team members have been absolutely wonderful, every single one is super friendly. I had to try dessert, the Tres Leches cake, an absolute delight. Thank you for making such delicious and tasty food! read more

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This rating is only to not get filtered. Please read.. Look no further. IGUANAS MEXICAN FOOD in anaheim is way more clutch. Not saying this food isnt good..bc the cooks are latinos..but the management n owners make the experience either rushed and over priced. No need to get an attitude from the cashier. read more

The best Mexican restaurant in Tustin from my experience. For food, I can only speak for the Cecina and the Verde Chilaquiles because these were my initial orders and everytime I go, I can't not get them, they're so good! The Chilaquiles lean on the crunchier side but you ask for extra sauce. For drinks, I have ordered the fresh Pressed OJ, Black Coffee, and Dirty Horchata (includes espresso) - all of which I would order again. I was surprised by the black coffee since places of this style usually have basic stale roasts, however, their black coffee was pleasant and it seems like they use fresh beans. Their service style is pay at the counter and you can sit and eat. There are no waiters, just people to deliver the food at the table. A lady, possibly the owner, has always greeted us at the entrance while waiting in line. Service at the counter is also very polite and friendly. Of the two times I've dined, the food was delivered to the table almost immediately. The restaurant is fairly small with limited indoor seating and outdoor seating but still sufficient. This place mostly excels for the quality food and pleasant interactions with the staff. To-go containers are conveniently available at the counter. Overall, this restaurant is great for enjoying Mexican food to go or in small groups. read more

El Camino Cafe - Cecina - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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Cute, charming little cafe in Old Town Tustin with outdoor seating. Service is quick, staff is nice and attentive. The chilaquiles with carne asada is delicious! read more

El Camino Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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There's a Trump bobble head in what seems to look like a small shrine next to a cukoo clock. Not sure if you care about those kinds of supporters and the exploitation of the very... nevermind. FYI. Been here 3 times and this time when I saw that bobble head I respectfully made my exit before ordering. Foods great. Can't unsee that bobble head though. Never coming back. read more

Best Mexican breakfast in Orange County! Great service and family owned. 10/10 experience. read more

Stopped by for breakfast on a Saturday gloomy morning and there was a noticeable line. One that doesn't decrease in length or wait time regardless of what time you show up. But the food is worth it! What people come for is the chilaquiles but what I would return for are their breakfast burritos. And I'm not just saying this because I have teeth-incompetence but it's so fluffy and carbs with moisture. Even the potatoes delivers the perfect tenderness next to its eggy brethren. And the green sauce goes so well with every bite as well as their hot sauce which is not for the mild of heart and tongue. Their chilaquiles have such a great flavor. The sauce, the rice and the chips. Damn. It's creamy and well spiced with a light snow blanket of cojita. Very smooth Cuban espressos. It's richness brings a wave of bitterness expectation; at the moment of delivery it just fades out with ease and relief on those tastebuds of yours. This was a great sip. I will have another one. Good service and great menu. read more

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Food had really good flavor. Meals are average sized. Only thing I wish there was kids options. Service was great everyone was very friendly and professional. Plece was really clean and you get a very homie vibe. Everything was really good. Will be visiting soon read more

El Camino Cafe - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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I went to this place because of the good reviews. But I was very disappointed. I got up from my table to get a cup of coffee and the Waitress was Goin to take my plate even when I told her I was not leaving read more

I've always seen a line of people out the door and figured the food had to be good. I ordered the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. I was really pleased with my meal. The enchiladas were more Mexican style not gringo. The salsa was tasty. I saw other items other people were eating that looked really good. I'll try them on future visits. Service is very good, and everyone is friendly. read more

El Camino Cafe - Cheese enchiladas with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

An adorable cafe with warm decor. The lattes are prepared well. The chilaquiles verdes with asada does not disappoint. They are served with rice and beans, which complement the homemade chips, which flirt with onions, cilantro, eggs and queso fresco. The huevos a la Mexicana, which is prepared with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onion, and serrano peppers tastes fresh and pair well with the sides of beans and rice. The beans are creamy and I do not feel weighed down after a meal. Simple and straightforward menu in Old Town Tustin. read more

Nice spot. Indoor and outdoor dining. Super friendly staff. Thanks for the the great meal and hospitality y'all read more

El Camino Cafe - Chilaquiles Verde Sauce.... And Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

I love this cute little cafe. The decor is nice and the staff is friendly. I think the whole family works here, which I love. I've been thinking about the chilaquiles since the last time I came in 2022, and we finally stopped by on Sunday morning. My partner was surprised at how good it was and finally understood why I kept thinking about this food. The chilaquiles are perfect, crispy and perfectly sauced. We got green and red so he could try both. We also added carne asada which was cooked perfectly and delicious. We'll definitely be back again! read more