Highly recommend Harbor Mexican Cafe! We were an out-of-town team hosting a conference nearby and staying at the La Quinta Inn in La Habra. After a very long conference day, we wanted to bring in a casual Mexican dinner for about 20 people to enjoy together in the hotel lobby -- and Harbor Mexican Cafe was perfect! We ordered four platters: two sampler platters, a taco platter, and a burrito platter, plus extra rice and beans. Depending on the platter, they also came with chips and salsa, rice and beans, and salad. There was plenty of variety for our group, and the food was wonderful -- authentic, flavorful Mexican food, not the typical chain-restaurant version. The staff was fantastic from beginning to end. It was easy to place our large order over the phone, everything was ready right on time, and it was packaged extremely well for us to transport back to the hotel. Our team loved the meal, and I would absolutely recommend Harbor Mexican Cafe whether you're stopping in to eat at their small restaurant or ordering food for a group or event. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I stopped by again on my way home today to grab a to-go order for myself to enjoy when I get home! Great food, great staff, and a wonderful experience all around. We'll definitely remember this place the next time we're in La Habra! UPDATE 1 day later - UPDATE: I'm sitting at home enjoying my leftovers from Harbor Mexican Cafe the next day, and they are STILL absolutely delicious! Seriously -- these folks know how to cook authentic Mexican food. I live about 90 minutes away, and I'm already thinking I may need to make the drive back in the near future just to enjoy their food again. It's THAT good! If you're anywhere near La Habra, do yourself a favor and give Harbor Mexican Cafe a try. So, so good! read more

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Harbor Mexican Cafe is one of those little places that feels like it's been there forever, but not in a rundown or dated way. It's actually quite contemporary inside, just in a way that feels like it understands exactly what it needs to be. It's quaint, colorful, and thankfully not the kind of giant Mexican restaurant where three mariachi guys materialize six feet from your table and lock eyes with you just as you're attempting to take a bite of an enchilada There are maybe a dozen tables inside, which honestly adds to the charm. It's comfortable, Service has been good every time I've been in, and there's a small selection of Mexican beers and a couple of margaritas if you're so inclined. There are also plenty of things on the menu that look really good, but I have a hard time straying too far from my favorites. What can I say? I love cheese. As for the food, I've had the enchiladas and the chile rellenos, and both have been really good. Nothing gimmicky, Just solid Mexican food, done well, in a little neighborhood spot that seems perfectly happy being exactly what it is. Sometimes that's all you really need. And honestly, it's pretty nice. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - The Chile Relleno y Enchilada Combo. Good stuff - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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We ordered the albondigas, exactly how I wanted it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly- tender but still flavorful,and the broth was beautifully balanced with all the aromatic flavors. The carne asada was absolutely divine. The seasoning was perfection! The kids ordered the milanesa, which they happily shared. My picky daughter approved, and my son couldn't stop complimenting the food, and our incredibly kind, attentive, and warm server, Monique. She made our experience even better! The Super Combo with shredded chicken was also really good. The chicken itself was a little salty for my taste, but overall, everything we tried was delicious. And last but definitely not least, the salsa! Best one yet! Everything was so flavorful, comforting, and delicious. Will be back for sure! read more

I showed up, sat down and in 5 minutes was told they were too busy and would probably not get to me anytime soon. I appreciate the honesty and probably will not go back for lunch. Thank you. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Menu - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

This hidden gem shocked us! I was looking for breakfast in the Brea area and we happened to stumble upon Harbor Mexican Cafe. Food was amazing!!!! Tortillas were freshly handmade. Rice and beans felt authentic. The carne was also tender and seasoned well. The vibe inside is very cute! Ambiance is important and this spot hits the nail on the head. Service was also very attentive. We cannot wait to come back!!! Highly recommend. read more

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Had lunch there today. I ordered two beef hard shell tacos which came with rice and beans. I thought the tacos were very filling and tasted good. The rice and beans were very average. When I got my bill I noticed the cost of the meal was higher than the price listed on the menu. It was not significant but it was higher. The waitress told me that the menus do not reflect the actual cost of the item you order. The actual cost when an item is rung up on the register, not the menu, is the actual cost. I have never experienced that before in any restaurant. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Register bill - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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The menudo and Chilaquiles were awesome! Monique's service was excellent! Will be coming back with the entire family soon! read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

Of all the Mexican food places in La Habra Fullerton area, which you could pretty much throw a rock and just hit one,, that I've been to in my 53 years growing up and living in this area, I love this place. It's small it's family owned. You get chips and salsa when you sit down their mole is outstanding. In fact I can't think of very many places around here that actually have mole let alone really good mole. And my wife and I are about to go for a second time for lunch to try something else. Their food here is good. Trust me if you don't pay attention, you'll miss it, it's small. It's next to some stupid Korean chicken place that's probably already closed down, just don't sleep on this place. I'm telling you it looks like it's in a strip mall full of weirdo Korean food or something I don't know but this place is awesome. Oh and I almost forgot they're margaritas are insane if you come here for nothing else come here for the margaritas and the chips and salsa. I almost don't want to even review this because I don't want it to become crowded but then again I don't want it to close. I want them to get business anyways I'm sure nobody will be going here at the time I go here because I come here in the middle of the day because I'm old and I don't work that much anymore ha ha ha so I go at lunchtime anyways you don't know me but trust me, like I said I grew up here, and I'm not Hispanic by birth but my wife is and she certifies this message. read more

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I have to say, was truly impressed. The quality of food was on point. Ordered a molcajete mixto, and a shrimp cocktail. Both were delicious. Perfect for the price as well. Waitress was nice and attentive. Place is small and cozy but very clean. Definitely will be going back read more

Had an appointment in the area and searched Yelp for a good spot to have lunch, and this came up as a choice. They definitely didn't disappoint. It's a cute and cozy spot, and service was great. The food was outstanding. Chips and salsa came out first, and was absolutely delcicious. We also shared the appetizer taquitos, which were crispy and not greasy at all. They were well-filled and topped with cream, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Although it was a serving of 4, it was generous. I got the machaca burrito, and my man got a shredded beef wet burrito. Both were so good! Tasty sauce, meat was delicious, topped with cheese. This place really hit the spot. read more

Clean restaurant. Big thumbs up to their bean and cheese burrito. I couldn't tell if the magic was in the beans or the cheese.

Came here recently and had an incredible meal. The albondigas were spot on - tender meatballs in a rich, warming broth that hit all the right notes. The standout was definitely the quesabirria tacos: gooey melted cheese, succulent beef birria, and that amazing consommé on the side for dipping every bite. I also ordered the three beef birria tacos plate with rice and beans - super flavorful and filling. The shrimp and steak fajitas were sizzling and fresh, with perfectly cooked shrimp, juicy steak, onions, and peppers. Everything tasted homemade and authentic. Staff was super friendly, service was quick, and the atmosphere is cozy and family-friendly. Great prices too! If you're craving birria or fajitas, this is the place. Can't wait to return! read more

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We had a great meal here -- chilaquiles and enchiladas de mole. Salsas were spicy and very tasty. Fantastic service from Monique. We'll be back! read more

I wanted something other than Asian food. I was really excited because I haven't had Mexican food in a while. Parking: There's a small plaza, so finding a spot can be a hit or miss. Ambiance/Environment: I looove the decor here. The colors, pictures, and warm ambiance felt like i was transported to Mexico. They have a medium sized space with a decent amount of indoor seating. Service: Shout out to Jenny! She was the only server, and she was courteous, attentive, and efficient. She constantly checked on me to ensure I was still doing good. Throughput was also quick after ordering. Food & drinks: 1. Huevos con machaca - Dry aged shredded beef cooked in peppers, onions, tomatoes, and scrambled with two eggs. They serve breakfast all day! What?! This is similar to an omelette but scrambled and served with beans and rice. I really enjoyed this dish! 2. Pozole - Traditional Mexican red soup with chunks of pork & hominy. Wow .. this is the most authentic pozole I've had in a while. It is served with the usual lettuce, radish, and limes. There was a generous amount of pork and hominy. Sooo flavorful! 3. Quesabirria tacos - I looove quesabirria! Make sure to drench the taco in the consome to give it more flavor. These are their most popular tacos, and I could definitely tell why. 4. Mixed fajitas - Their fajitas are back! This contained a mixture of chicken, steak, & shrimp. This came out on a smoking hot plate. I decided to go with corn tortillas. This was also served with the usual sides of fresh avocado, beans, rice, and salsa. The proteins were cooked and seasoned well. 5. Chile relleno & hard shell taco combination - A chile filled w/ cheese, dipped in a light egg batter, fried, & covered with salsa ranchera & cheese. I ordered this combo with a beef hard shell taco. The chile relleno was sooo delicious! The chile is a green pepper stuffed with cheese and fried. I love how generous they are with the salsa ranchera. This was also served with rice and beans. 6. Campechana - seafood cocktail shrimp, octopus, and abalone. This was recommended to me. This dish became popular through socials. Presentation was on point. This is more on the sweeter side and served with crackers. 7. Mango margarita - I love me some margaritas! The mango flavor definitely came through. 8. Michelada - I ordered this with Corona beer. The spices were on point. Pricing: I absolutely enjoyed everything! Each dish was filled with authentic Mexican flavors! read more

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Delicious Mexican food. I was in the area and I stopped in for lunch. I love Mexican food, but I wanted something light. I tried the LA tostada with chicken. Delicious! Very juicy seasoned shredded chicken breast ( lots of chicken they did not skimp) with lettuce (not just iceberg, like a garden mix) flavorful beans, other vegetables, topped with a big dollop of guacamole and sour cream. All served inside a tortilla bowl. They also brought me chips and salsa. Oh, and that salsa! Just the right amount of heat. The man at the next table liked it so much he asked to buy some and bring it home for his wife. Located in a strip mall. There is a small outdoor patio and indoor seating. The decor inside is bright and colorful, a contemporary Mexican feel. I'm definitely going back to try other menu items. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - LA tostada with chicken breast - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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Harbor Mexican is cozy restaurant in a busy strip mall on Harbor with an authentic menu and nice service. We've been coming here for years and have always enjoyed the food. The free chips and salsa are also delicious and we always get seconds. My favorite is the cocido, with ample amount of tender chunks of beef and vegetables. The birria tacos are also delicious. read more

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If you love Mexican food, you need to check out Harbor Mexican Café--a true hidden gem that only locals seem to know about! From the moment I sat down, I knew I was in for a treat. They started us off with fresh salsa and warm chips, and let's just say... I definitely kept asking for more. Now onto the food--LOOK AT THESE PORTIONS! They are super generous and don't skimp on anything. Shrimp Fajitas ($17.99) - Served on a sizzling platter with tortillas, plus a side of rice and beans. The shrimp were juicy, well-seasoned, and had that perfect sizzle! Quesabirria Tacos ($14.99) - Hands down, the star of the show! The meat was incredibly tender, packed with flavor, and paired perfectly with the rich consomé for dipping. Shrimp Campechana ($18.99) - A refreshing yet hearty seafood cocktail with shrimp, avocado, and a tangy, flavorful broth. Menudo Soup ($16.99) - If you love beef menudo like I do, this is a must-order! The broth was rich, comforting, and tasted just like a homemade bowl. Horchata - Sweet, creamy, and refreshing--exactly how horchata should be. If you're looking for an authentic, homey Mexican spot with amazing food and portions that won't disappoint, Harbor Mexican Café is the place to be! read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

The last time I was here was before they remodeled and the restaurant was about 10x its current size. Service was great and the chips and home made salsa were tasty. I ordered their flautas plate and I love the spin they put on it with a chicken filling instead of just shredded chicken. It gave the flautas a bolder and richer flavor. Next time I'm here I'm going to try their burritos and I'm not going to wait a long time in between visits. read more

Local favorite alert! Harbor Mexican Cafe in La Habra, CA, is serving up all your Mexican cravings--carne asada fries, nachos, burritos, and their famous birria tacos! But if you're ready to level up your foodie game, don't miss the *molcajete* --a sizzling hot thing of tender meats and bold flavors that's perfect for sharing (or not), served with rice and beans. Service is warm and friendly. The restaurant has a family feel. Add @harbormexicancafelahabra on IG and check for seasonal specials. Support local and swing by this gem for the ultimate comfort food fix. read more

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I'm a fan! We've ordered takeout from here and dined in several times now and it's become a neighborhood fave of ours. Love the enchiladas with rice and beans and if you dine in, you get complimentary chips and salsa! Service is always top notch and takeout orders are always completed really quickly. Parking can get crowded at peak times, but we've never had to wait for a table at the restaurant itself. read more

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Delicious with excellent friendly waitresses! Nice crispy hot chips. The chips taste very fresh. The salsa is perfect also. Spicy but not so spicy that you need to constantly drink water. We ordered the Arroz Con Pollo and Mole chicken. Lots of yummy sauce on the Arroz Con Pollo. The flour tortillas were also served hot and tasted home made. Although the mole chicken was one of the better moles that I have ever had, it was still slightly too bitter for my taste buds compared to the one I had eaten in Cabo. Worth trying the Harbor Mexican Cafe! read more

Our first time here. Thanks to YELP for helping me find this place!! Everything was great. The food was amazing! I think they use clay pots to cook their food. I can taste it in the beans, delicious!!. My combo plate was delicious. The relleno had a spicy flavor, was very tasty. My husband didn't talk much because he was too busy devouring his food!! Reyna provided us with excellent service. She was very friendly and had a beautiful smile. You should come check it out for yourself. I give FIVE stars!! read more

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The waitress wa great as was the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food needs a lot of work. The steak was only cooked on one side and almost no flavor, eggs were not cooked to my order, hash browns tasted like they were cooked with bad oil, the fish tacos had no flavor amd overpowering flavor of onions, and lastly the beans had no flavor. We've eaten here a few times and had great experiences. I guess the cook changed. He needs help read more

Food: 5* Service: 5* Ambiance: 5* Great what appears to be a family run business. The food was delicious and the service fantastic. I ordered the cafe de olla (black coffee with piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar), and canela (cinnamon)). It was just okay, no real cinnamon taste and just okay. I ordered the campechana, which was packed to the rim with shrimp, abalone, pulp (octopus), avocado, cucumber, and pico de gallo. My partner had the chilaquiles with steak and eggs. We asked for the green sauce but spicy. It had a nice flavor and a little spice, but it was great. The steak was delicious! So tender. He asked if instead of tortillas he could get toast. The young lady said sure, but did not disclose they would charge $2 for a piece of toast. Overall, great place with great food and service. We will return. read more

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This place is the best and it's our 'go to' place for lunch with my co workers. The food is always delicious and we all get a variety of plates. Portion sizes are quite large. Staff is very friendly and they are quick. We have enough time to sit down, order our food and eat comfortably and be back to work on time. read more

My boyfriend and I found this gem after we had a hike on a trail near by. We've been to this plaza before to go to Egg Bred, but we've also been wanting to try the other restaurants here so we chose this place for lunch. It is family run and our server was super nice and service was good. For a small place the decor is actually pretty nice and really gets you in the mood for some tasty Mexican food. We had chips and salsa and also got some Mexican Cokes to drink. I really wanted to try their chile rellanos, but unfortunately they were all out today so I settled for a couple crispy shredded beef tacos. My boyfriend got a special cali wet burrito with carne asada. It had both red and green sauce with it and a chipotle cream sauce on top. Our food came out hot and it looked amazing, especially my boyfriend's burrito. It was so huge he could only eat half of it. I tried some of it as well and it was really bomb. The sauce was super flavorful and the carne asada was meaty and delicious. My tacos were really good as well. They were crunchy and not too greasy. I liked the generous amount of cheese on top too. The beans and Spanish rice were also top tier. We really loved this place and will definitely come again. Hopefully next time I can try their chile rellanos. read more

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Awesomeness, 5+ stars for the delicious food. Basically a ceviche tostada. Loved it - Fish, shrimp & octopus. Could not eat it all so leftovers for tonight. Also the salsas red & green were fresh made and wonderful. Julie's services was excellent. Even offered a togo cup for ice tea. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Tostada Mixta. - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

We were looking on tic toc came across the quaint little place Harbor Mexican cafe. The service was awesome and friendly and the food was very ,very good . I recommend the nice restaurant. I will be coming back again . Thank you read more

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Absolutely delicious. I had the Carne Asada, which was extremely flavorful and we also had the fajitas which were fantastic and they gave you so much. Service was good and overall I definite yes. read more

The Chile Verde Plate Combination w/ Steak was very good. Maybe a little too much sauce, but for my first time ever trying it, I enjoyed it. Service was chill, I got my food maybe 10-15mins after ordering. In the meantime they gave me chips and salsa. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Chile Verde Plate Combination - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

I was craving Huevos Rancheros so I stopped by to give this place a try. I ordered at the counter and took a seat outside on the patio. The server brought out chips and salsa and was polite and pleasant. The chips were crunchy and fresh. The salsa had good flavor but it was a bit mild for my taste, I prefer more kick to my salsa. My food was delivered quickly and efficiently It looked delicious. I dug into the beans, yum - creamy and great flavor. The rice was also yummy with more flavor than I usually experience with red Mexican rice. I was a bit surprised when I dove into the huevos rancheros, the base tortilla was fried crunchy. It was a bit harder to cut but it DID taste delicious. The ranchero sauce had tremendous flavor and when I cut through the yolk and let it run out into the dish - omg it was delightful. I'll definitely come back to try their other dishes. Great Job. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

墨西哥食物 經常被認為是一種重口味的食物，例如使用各種辣椒香料製作的醬汁，透過燉煮或是沾食來賦予食物濃郁刺激的風味，或是以大量的起司或酪梨與食物搭配，呈現出豐美厚重的口感，確實是在用餐的當下帶來滿足的進食快意，但飽足中帶有大量消化胃酸的肚囊與口中久久不散的食物氣息並不是每個人都樂於承受的。 其實，墨西哥料理中也是有風味比較清淡、吃起來口感清爽的，像是從濃郁口味到清爽口味的一應俱全的 湯品 Soup 料理，而且多是以適合一個人獨享專屬的份量來提供。 本篇介紹位於 La Habra 的餐廳，在目前所在的商場翻修前已開業許久，提供著從海鮮到肉類皆有的墨西哥風味美食，在這喝到口味清爽且醇香的 牛肉蔬菜湯 Cocido，在入冬天冷時特別值得與大家分享。 走進餐廳映入眼簾的是來自於各處妝點、具有文化風俗的鮮艷飾品，如製作精美的帽子，呼應著色彩鮮艷的桌布，營造出節慶感受的歡樂用餐氛圍。雖只是一間佔地不大的餐廳，但是這裡提供的料理種類相當豐富，各種肉類海鮮料理滿滿地成列在菜單上，也有多種前菜、飲品與餐後甜點。 翻閱餐單時，發現這裡的料理比起印象中的消費水平略貴了一些，或許是反應在餐廳翻修後與近期物價的成本，但餐點的份量與用料卻讓人不會產生怨言，打開餐盒後主餐與配菜呈現著飽滿且鮮艷的色彩畫面，讓人不自覺吞了口水。 點用 烤豬肉 Carnitas 的盤餐，烤豬肉的份量大滋味足，在米飯豆泥這類基本款配菜外，更附上了沙拉與新鮮的酪梨醬，酪梨醬也讓豬肉部份稍有乾老的肉質吃來更美味，香味滿佈口中。點餐可以選擇麵粉或是玉米粉製作的餅皮，可惜應該是外面配送採購的，吃來沒有特別之處。 脆皮 Taco 盤餐可以選足自己喜歡的口味，一樣是有豆泥與米飯配菜，而Taco中除主食肉類外還有大量的生菜，是口味比較清爽的類型。 這裡的牛肉蔬菜湯 Cocido 雖沒有其它餐廳喝過那種帶有大骨的啃食快感，帶豐富的蔬菜與口感細緻的牛肉，還有香醇甜美的湯頭，每一口喝下度都能讓人感受到舒暢的暖意，配上餅皮這碗湯喝起來讓人身心都獲得滿足。 這裡的起司餅 Quesadilla 雖然價格比起其它餐廳略高，但使用大量起司做成口感飽滿風味出色的內餡，配上酸奶油與新鮮酪梨醬，不僅特別受到小朋友的喜愛，大人也吃得欲罷不能。 滿溢出來的起司有著濃郁的奶香，與酪梨醬和酸奶油搭配後口感與香氣更是富有層次，原本是點來給孩子當作主食、自己吃一小口試個味道就好，帶越吃越是開胃又偷偷切了一小塊放入自己盤子。 與印象中不同，這裡的青辣椒 Salsa 醬比起紅辣椒醬具有更強烈的辣度刺激，其辣度在舌尖不斷來回展現實力，而紅辣椒醬汁吃來蕃茄香氣特別濃郁，辣度也溫和許多。 唯一的缺點就是這裡提供的玉米脆片吃來不像是店家自製油炸的，口感脆度與香氣都不出色，可惜沒法呼應出醬汁的美味，但由於是免費招待的對整以正面的用餐體驗也無傷大雅。 購買外帶的當天是午後接近晚餐前的下午時間，已經可以陸續看到客人近來用餐，一入座就點上冰涼的啤酒來營造愉悅的用餐心情，讓當時等外賣的自己看得是心癢癢，有機會會再來試試這裡的其它料理。 read more

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Eh venido en diferentes ocasiones y es pésima la comida , no vuelvo . Me cobraron 54 dólares , mis dos platos que pedí uno salado y el otro sin sal ( la sopa) y solo me descontaron las 2 sodas !! No vuelvo a comer aquí siempre hay algo read more

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Food is very good, I always get faitas, service is good and fast and ambiance is good.

I ordered two cheese enchilada rancheros clearly they were plain enchiladas with a red sauce very greasy, watery beans. The order was to go. The rice was lukewarm not good at all very disappointed. read more

Just a local Mexican spot. We like to walk over for a quick meal a couple times a month. Small establishment, but staff is friendly and efficient. The food is pretty good and priced fairly. read more

The service was fast, the attention undivided, very pleasant. The food was very tasty. We were served very fast. The establishment is very clean and well kept. The parking was very accessible and there were plenty of spaces. I would come back here soon. read more

We have been coming to the Harbor Mexican Cafe for years. It is always pleasant walking in as they greet you with a smile right away. The food is very good & nice portions with fair prices. Average seating size, but there's outside seating as well. read more

Harbor Mexican Cafe - 2 Enchilada dinner(beans only ordered...usually comes with rice too) - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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I'm always on the lookout for good Abondigas soup. On a whim I ordered some from this restaurant thru Uber Eats tonight. To say it did not disappoint would be an understatement. The broth alone was delicious. The meatballs were tender and seasoned well and there was the perfect amount of veggies to meat ratio. Hands down the best albondigas soup in OC and my new favorite. read more

LAME! Brought my mom here for a late (Monday) Mother's Day breakfast. Hours clearly stated on yelp and on door open at 9AM. Arrived at 10:30 and it's closed. Door is unlocked and I peaked in to ask and the cook said they open at 11. Unprofessional. Update your hours. read more