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JJ's Cafe

3.7 (268 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Carolina I.

You know where to find my Sunday after church! The staff here is always attentive, professional and in the best mood! The restaurant is clean and friendly but let me tell you the best part: THE CHILAQUILES!! I always order the super chilaquiles with birria (served on the side not on top) and fresas con crema pancake. I love this place! They do have a wait list but on average experience I can say it goes faster then the time they tell you when you check in. The kitchen here is fast! Don't be surprised your food comes out to the table quickly, I can assure you this does not impact quality. I am very impressed and will continue to frequent them to try out other pancakes. Great job, J.J.'s cafe!

Tres Leches
E S.

The service was not the best the food definitely nothing special my pancakes came out super cold not fluffy or look freshly made my husband food was very basic potato's had good flavor my bacon was stiff overall I regret coming here ! So many better places we should have tried how ever our waiter was nice at the end tried to solve the issue!

Felipe W.

Real good verde chilaques. And the flower is edible too - the best flower I've had up to date (I'm not going in public and eating flowers!) crunchy with some flavor when you broke down the petals in your mouth. Sauce was sublime and the right viscosity for the rest of the dish. I was really impressed here - they are spot on with the texture. Right amount of flavor and spice - same for the chipotle version which I sampled from my friend I got the verde chilaquiles with sunny side up, refried beans and a flight of sangria. Staff was super friendly and attentive!

Keith B.

Came here with my sister, she loves checking out different food places when she comes home. She heard about this place in Instagram. I go a simple breakfast with a few pieces of bacon and a stack of blue berry pancakes. There wasn't anything breathtaking, pretty straightforward breakfast. The location was very busy on a Sunday morning so the people in the surrounding area really like it. If you're nearby and want breakfast, check it out.

Mexican Scramble
Marianne C.

Went here for brunch with some friends. We all lived nowhere near this spot but somehow ended here. They have regular American and Mexican breakfast/lunch option. I opted for their Mexican scramble which came a choice of tortillas or toast then topped with slices of avocado. It was flavorful and very well could make two decent dice breakfast burrito. Service was efficient, and fast. Our food came out pipping hot and fresh looking. The space shared a room from a banquet hall which I think they rent for bigger events. The two rooms can be combined or split with a barn like sliding door in the middle of a big space. This place is an option for brunch if you are in the area.

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Jann L.

This place is an excellent breakfast spot, especially coming from Maryland. I love the food we had and the quality of service. Parking was easy, and the restaurant was spacious and clean. The bathroom was also clean. The service was fast, and all the servers were attentive. All the food we ordered tasted really good! Overall, this place is a must-visit.

Takia G.

Went for pancakes, left beyond satisfied. JJ's is very spacious and has some very delicious food. No wait time, menu very straightforward I can see myself going here a lot for a quick breakfast.

Dry old steak

We came here after seeing them in instagram the last few months. It was a disappointing experience as most of the food was not good. We ordered two chilaquiles one with chicken and one with steak. The steak was gross. Felt days old and the chicken was really dry. Everything else just tasted bland or subpar. The churro pancakes itself were really good, but the churro pieces they put on top were also very old and inedible. Overall would not recommend will never return. Gave an extra star because our server was really kind.

Chilies Chilaquiles Rojos with asada and potato's
Colin S.

My search for the best chilaquiles in Dallas is now complete! JJ's delivers with excellent flavor, perfectly cooked food and exceptional service. I will go back soon!

Jjs sampler and Tres Leches pancakes
Vanessa V.

Not good for large parties 10+ We had a reservation for 13 ppl at 11 am. Reservation means To secure a guaranteed table in advance, typically to avoid long wait times and manage busy hours. Ambiance was loud and busy since it was a Sunday morning Our whole party was on time and they won't seat incomplete parties. We waited additional 45 min to get seated. The server seem flustered and annoyed with large parties, he took our drink order , left and upon arrival we gave him our order as we were ready to order and eat. I understand large parties take long but food came out decent time in parts of course but the expo , lady refilling coffee were super nice to us. We brought our own cake to cut but we didn't feel welcomed so we decided to hurry eat and go home. Food was okay I enjoyed my pancakes over my entree but definitely not a place for large parties. Anything under 5-6 people will get sat faster and better service.

Chicken Fajita Omelette
Stephy B.

Staff were helpful Food was okay the chicken tasted like can chicken Inside of the place was okay maybe a little older.

Caramel macchiato
Ailynn A.

The wait time for two people on a Sunday was ~20min. We were sat at 12:55 and left the restaurant at 2:11. We felt the food took a while to come out, and so did the check once we asked to pay. I ordered the caramel macchiato which was basically diabetes in a cup. I couldn't drink even half of it. My boyfriend had asked for water as a refill and was brought back another horchata which was not free and not communicated. The food was ok. I ordered the red chilaquiles with birria. The meat portion wasn't enough, and the sauce was not a level 3 spice. Seemed more like a level 1 to me. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles, which were not flavordu We shared a plate of the tres leches pancakes, but they were a bit dry. No syrup was provided and frankly, we didn't want to wait another 5min for them to bring that by. I wouldn't come back in all honesty. I was extremely disappointed to have paid $61 for an experience that felt inconvenient.

Tres Leches Pancakes
Sara N.

Came here on Mother's Day so they were busy but we made reservations and waited maybe 20 minutes to be seated. The staff were nice and checked up on us. Our food came out warm/cooled down but the waffle n chicken was good still. The tres leches pancake was the highlight!!

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the flavorful Mexican dishes, friendly and attentive service, and a spacious, welcoming atmosphere.

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Great service and food. We love coming here. It's our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot.

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First visit and not our last. Server was very polite and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere very clean and good food.

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I eat breakfast here at least once a week. Try the Huevos Rancheros, they are delicious.

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Very great place and affordable . Hole in the wall. The Barcelona burger was delicious.

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This is my favorite breakfast spot!! The service is great and the food is delicious! Everyone is soo friendly!

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We eat at this place at least a couple of times a month and we are always happy with the food, the service and the clean, nice restaurant!

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Ask for the server Jelly Bean, she was very attentive. The bananas and pecan pancakes were excellent!

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For sure please call us 2142214659

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