giornale was a pretty restaurant to visit but man were they slammed and they didn't seem to have…read moreenough staff. Our server was good and apologized for the delay but it did take a long, long time just to get our drinks and some members of our party received breads and pastries way before receiving coffee and juices. I saw many other tables attempting to flag down servers and other groups were sitting with no drinks for a noticeable amount of time while we were there. Food was interesting. The menu was huge and had a lot of healthy and vegetarian options. My omelette was ok and the acai bowl was delicious surprise to find in Metepec. There was a large smoothie selection and I got to have a sip of one of my table mate's green smoothies. It was delicious! Someone else had matcha bread which had a buttery pleasant taste (would have been great with coffee). There were lots of other menu items I would like to try but they need to increase their staff.

The place is open and airy and very bright. Loud up beat music. Like a dinner and bakery. My friend…read moresays it is better known for breakfast and for the pastry. We were in a hurry and just stopped for a quick lunch. Bad news- no menus in English. Good news- there are pictures on the menu :) I started with bean soup and then had the enchiladas. Warning- portions are American size!!! The soup was big enough to be a meal. Next time it will be! The enchiladas were good but it was a little bland. I added some salt. The shredded chicken on top was very fresh. Afterward you pay up front, like a diner. We took our pastry to go since we ran out of time. I got this horn shaped thing stuffed with a yellow custard and ate it a few hours later after my meeting. OMG- add it to your death row meal list! It was delicious. It tasted like it had a liquor flavor added to the custard. The plain looks of this were totally deceiving. I would get this again, and again. I would even stop here just for the pastry if I saw this place while driving somewhere.

Stopped here for a late lunch on the way to Valle de Bravo. Wanted something a little nicer with…read morereal table seating, not a street stand. Good call. The soft cecina tacos were SO good. Guac was fresh and the tuna tostadas were light and tasty too. Nothing fancy here. But you can tell it's a real local favorite. Nice crowd, clearly been around forever. Solid traditional stop if you're passing through Toluca.

Excellent food! But I'm a simple Mexican food lover. I had tacos and cheese with chorizo. Really…read moregood. Ok. Was awesome! Anyways this place is for an older crowd but still great for the younger as well. Negative, mixed drinks are weak. Go for beer!