We recently stopped by Estrada's Grill in Anaheim for breakfast, and this ended up being one of those places where the food AND the service left an impression.
We came with the family, so naturally we ordered a little bit of everything, French toast with scrambled eggs and sausage, chicken and waffles, the chorizo plate, a bacon cheeseburger with fries, and a large bowl of menudo. We also added bacon and extra eggs and tried the pineapple agua fresca.
Food across the board was a solid 10/10.
The chorizo plate was one of my favorites. You get a generous serving of chorizo mixed with eggs, Mexican rice, refried beans, tortillas, and the little extras on the plate. The chorizo had plenty of flavor without being overwhelmingly greasy, and mixing a little of everything together made for a seriously satisfying breakfast. This is definitely not one of those breakfast plates where you leave hungry.
The French toast combo was another winner. Thick pieces of French toast with that nice golden exterior, powdered sugar on top, scrambled eggs, and sausage links on the side. Simple breakfast food, but everything was cooked well and the portions were generous.
The chicken and waffles were also a hit. The waffle came out golden and fluffy with several good sized pieces of fried chicken. I love when a place doesn't overcomplicate chicken and waffles, crispy chicken, a good waffle, and that sweet and savory combination does the job.
We also tried the bacon cheeseburger with fries. The burger had a good sized patty, melted cheese, bacon, and a nicely toasted bun. The fries came out hot and crispy. Even though this is the kind of place where I would normally lean toward the Mexican breakfast dishes, the burger absolutely held its own.
And then there was the menudo. A BIG, steaming bowl with a deep red broth and plenty inside. This is the type of breakfast that hits the spot when you're craving something warm, hearty, and traditional. Definitely worth ordering if menudo is your thing.
The pineapple agua fresca deserves a mention too. It was cold, refreshing, and a perfect match with a heavier breakfast. They don't give you some tiny little cup either, the large is LARGE!
But I really have to give credit to our server.
There was a young woman working the dining area who seemed like she was basically handling everything herself. The restaurant was busy, and this girl was BUSTING HER BUTT. She was moving nonstop, taking orders, bringing food out, checking on tables, clearing things, and helping customers. Even with how much she appeared to be juggling, she remained attentive and kept everything moving.
When you see someone working that hard, it deserves to be acknowledged. She could have easily seemed overwhelmed or made customers feel forgotten, but that wasn't our experience at all. Great job to her!
The restaurant itself has a comfortable, casual, family restaurant feel. There is plenty of seating inside as well as a covered patio area, which is nice if you want to sit outside. Nothing overly fancy or pretentious, just a relaxed neighborhood spot where you can sit down with the family and enjoy a good meal.
Portion sizes were generous, the prices felt reasonable for the amount of food we received, and our entire table walked away happy. Our bill was around $125 for the group, and considering how many entrées, sides, and drinks we ordered, I felt like the value was there.
Overall, Estrada's Grill delivered exactly what I want from a local breakfast spot, good portions, flavorful food, plenty of options for everyone at the table, and hardworking service.
The chorizo plate and menudo would probably be my first choices when we come back, but honestly, everything we tried was good.
Food, 10/10.
And an extra shoutout to the young woman taking care of the dining room that morning. Your hard work did not go unnoticed!
Definitely a spot we would return to when we're in Anaheim and craving a hearty breakfast. read more