I was honestly a little nervous coming here after seeing some mixed reviews, but I'm SO glad I went…read morebecause everything was really good. The food was delicious across the board. The cinnamon bun is HUGE -- definitely shareable -- and absolutely worth getting. The biscuit and gravy were so comforting and flavorful, and my breakfast plate with the buckwheat pancakes had such a nice, slightly different flavor that I actually loved. Nothing to complain about at all -- everything hit. But what really stood out was the staff. Our waiter was so sweet and made the whole experience even better. Great service always makes such a difference, and they really delivered here. Overall, such a great breakfast spot. I would definitely come back again!

Have you been to Beginner's Diner yet? Seriously, you must! Its amazing atmosphere, round the clock…read moreservice, and mindfully crafted affordable menu will turn you into a fiend! For your late night cravings, Dustin and Joey are your tireless source of great food and prompt service. The night menu consists of all time breakfast favorites and fresh made sandwich plates, and is in effect 11pm-6am. Joey will pour you a cup of coffee and keep it full. If you are looking to cool off instead, ask for one of his thick and creamy milkshakes. Each one comes with a free smile for you to wear out. And the tacos, where do I even begin?! Dustin is a certified taco-logist who doesn't operate below "extraordinary". You are gonna want to place an additional to-go order, so the morning-you doesn't resent the middle of the night-you for getting all the perks. Yes, everything is that delish!

Best burgers in Tijuana and the atmosphere and service are great. .a great choice of burgers…read morechicken and artesanal sandwiches

The burgers seemed like frozen patties to me, kinda like BK whopper, and the milkshakes could…read moreprobably use some higher-fat cream, and more flavor (I tried the chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, all under-flavored). But the decor and atmosphere were fun, and overall it was a decent experience in a restaurant theme that is familiar in the US (Johnny Rockets, Ruby's, etc.) but unique in TJ. I'd give this place an extra star if they put malt in their shakes (the waitress didn't know what I was talking about-- but I figure malta is the origin of the word malteada). A jukebox would be a nice extra touch, too.

Love this little Niche diner!…read more PROs: After eating here many times over the years I'm writing a review. It's a very diverse menu for all 3 different meals. They offer beer, wine, and other beverage options. The diner is movie set themed due to the property next door being an old movie studio that's now used to train Military and Law Enforcement. The staff is always very attentive and courteous - today we had Allison and she was great. The new chilaquiles was also delicious. The place is very kid friendly as well. CONs: Parking can be a challenge at times and expect a wait during prime breakfast/brunch hours but the staff will work hard to get you seated in a timely manner.

I was looking forward to having biscuits and gravy this morning. I remembered ordering this many…read moretimes many years ago. This morning's order was a disappointment. The gravy was very thin and runny, the biscuits consisted of one slice of biscuit and a slice of some sort of flatbread that does not match any biscuit I've seen. Aside from the hash brown, the bread was very greasy. I brought this to the server's attention. Instead of him asking if there was anything else I would like, he just took away my plate. I would always recommend this place to family and friends but not sure about that now. Suck a disappointment Merry Christmas Eve! Bah humbug!

Love this place. Great food, fantastic Customer Service. sadly I read on FB that they will close…read morethe restaurant but still be using their food truck.

The food was great! The staff and cook were awesome! I had the birria breakfast. It was really…read moregood!!! A friend had the chile relleno breakfast plate! It was really good as well. I'll be ordering that next time! 5 stars for sure. A+++++

This is hands down some of the best diner food I've ever had! We had seen this unassuming place…read morefrom the front & it looks so cute and we wanted to come here anyway. Then I had a friend say that he actually met Bing Crosby here way back in the day so we were like "Okay, we gotta go now!" First of all the place is WAY bigger inside than it looks from the front and the decor is very comfortable and filled with tons of nostalgic pictures and photos of years gone by. A nostalgic, elegant vibe for a diner and you feel very comfortable inside. And the food is fantastic! (They also have wifi) I got the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs ($20.95) which has been a favorite since 1960! It is awesome corned beef served with 2 eggs, hash browns and your choice of toast or buttermilk pancakes. And those pancakes are some of the best tasting pancakes I've had - so delicious! ...and the corned beef, eggs over easy and hash browns were perfectly cooked and seasoned and it was an amazing breakfast! My sweetheart got Harry's famous Tuna Melt ($17.95) which is tuna salad with tomato, melted cheddar cheese served on grilled sourdough (add avocado for $2) and your choice of fries or fruit. She is a huge fan of tuna melts and she absolutely loved this one! It's good to see that Harry's is still doing it right - We will definitely be back.

I had the best tuna melt I've ever had here at Harry's. It was on sourdough bread with grilled…read moretomatoes (wonderful touch), cheddar cheese, and a delish tuna salad. Will definitely be coming back for this sando! My partner got a pancake, bacon, and eggs and said it was great!

Rudford's is one of my dad's favorite restaurants. We went there 3 times during our visit to San…read moreDiego. I like the diner feel and the fact that they have so many different options. On one visit, I had a turkey club sandwich, which was huge and delicious. I took half of it back to the hotel & it was eaten on a day when we'd missed breakfast. We also made it in time for the early bird special one day -- a super good deal for $6.

Went in knowing it wasn't going to be anything over-the-top, just wanted something reliable…read more Ordered the French dip and I'd give it a solid 7/10. Good flavor, hit the spot, and did exactly what we needed it to do. Portion size was great for the price too, which always makes it feel worth it. Overall, a dependable late-night option when you just want something satisfying and easy.

A simple spot where you order at the counter before sitting down. The restaurant itself is very…read moreplain, but the service stood out the lady at the register was very sweet. The food was decent. The tuna melt was a bit different, coming with mushrooms, which gave it an unexpected twist. The chipotle chicken wrap felt like a mix between a wrap and a burrito (minus the beans), which made it filling but slightly unusual. The side of fries was a highlight crispy and well done. Drinks are self-serve, which fits the casual setup. Overall, it's a basic place with friendly service and a few interesting menu twists, though the food itself didn't quite stand out.

It's been a few years since I've been here but we needed to grab food quickly before a meeting…read morenearby. I ordered the food through DoorDash and my husband tried to pick it up for us but they wouldn't give it to him. A little frustrating because he said my name and what we got. So I had to leave and come pick up the meal. I got the veggie sandwich which was a pretty basic sandwich. My husband got the combo platter with chicken and lamb. We both ate it faster than I could take pictures. It's good to see this place grow, add more options. Parking is a little chaotic since it's a shared lot with a handful of other businesses. Being so close to the border, there's a lot foot traffic so watch out for pedestrians crossing roads. This space had plenty of seating and seemed extra spacious. Lots of tables of different sizes.

Excellent breakfast and lunch portions. Bang foe your buck$$$$$. Classic American breakfast as…read morewell as mexican dishes. Good stuff. Fast pace quick service.

My favorite breakfast diner. They offer a nice selection of breakfast to choose from. From your…read moretraditional pancakes and eggs, to your omelettes and authentic Mexican breakfast.

Food was delicious and large portions. Service was quick and…read moreservers were friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely return to try different pies and entrees.

A place for family get-togethers, we have been here many times for the good times. Smaller than…read moreusual gathering this time, five for lunch mid-week. We ordered the Avocado Bacon burger with Onion Rings, Bacon Burger with Onion Rings, 2 orders of Apple walnut salads, and a Reuben sandwich with Onion Rings. Burgers were made to order, and onion rings were perfect. The Reuben was stacked with meat, and Apple walnut salads, fresh ingredients, and ample size, including a choice of Janet's pies: apple, blueberry, etc. Service was excellent, prompt, and efficient. The whole restaurant gives that homey country feel, complementing the town of Alpine.

My wife and I stopped here for dinner upon arrival in Julian. It was too soon to check into the…read morehotel. This was on a Sunday and the wait was over half an hour. We arrived in time for the lunch menu but had to wait until after the lunch menu had expired. The girl who seated us arranged for an exception to be made in our case and we could order off the lunch menu. Thank you. The food was good but not exceptional. The portions,even on the lunch menu were large. Price was high but not exceptionally so for Julian. Five stars for special treatment!

Such a cute and cozy place to get breakfast! We wrote our name down and walked around a bit for…read morebreakfast which I highly recommend. Our waiter was very attentive and didn't rush us out like other places which we appreciate. Very big portions here so be mindful when ordering. Will definitely be back when we visit Julian again.