Updating review after many years of dining at this establishment. La Mo has the following going for it: food offerings, ambiance, location, and pride of ownership. My issue with La Mo is the service and prices. Service is hit or miss and prices are well a tad pricey. With these prices I expect great service every time. The last time we went in person the server forgot about us after we were served. I like La Mo and I get why people love it. But I consistently choose other restaurants because of the lack of alignment with their service and their pricing. I think a 3 star review is fair given that La Mo is unique, you won't find the quality of offerings elsewhere, it has a beautiful environment and the proprietors are friendly, approachable and run a hell of a business but I cannot stand for inattentive selective service. read more

Amazing food and customer service! My friend and I got a vanilla latte and the frida and they were both delicious. And for food we got salmon with soup and pancakes and they were amazing. I highly recommend them. The staff was very nice and inviting even though it was really packed. read more

La Mo Cafe - Vanilla latte and la frida - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Service in our experience was poor. We had to ask the waitress lots of times where my daughters hot chocolate was. She kept saying it's coming from the cafe'. By the way they can take your order from the array of treats they have there, but she chose not too. My daughter got up and went to see what they had and came back with what she saw looked good. She seemed upset she was waiting on us and it was just a table of three that included a very kind older woman (my mom). The restaurant has a really cute coffee shop before you head down to the actual establishment. The place is super cute and it's both outdoor and indoor dining. The wait time for outdoor dining is a much shorter wait, but if your cold they have those standup gas warmer's that can help. The food I ordered was delicious it was the wedding chicken. Nice ambiance, but rude service. Not worth coming out here to Turlock to ever dine back and give them a second chance. We only came because we had wanted for awhile to go to this corner antique shop that is so nice we wanted everything! That place I do recommend to stop in for a browse or buy. read more

What an amazing find! This is a hidden gem in downtown Turlock. Tucked in between some stores, there is both inside seating and outside seating. Outside seating had colorful umbrellas, greenery, and gentle misters going to combat the heat, and plenty of shade. (I noticed that they had plenty of heaters off to the side for cool weather as well). They were quite busy - we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes, and it was that exactly. Everyone was very friendly. Our waitress had quite a few tables, but it looks like their practice is that everybody takes care of everybody's tables, which was cool. We were checked on an appropriate amount, even the owner (or who I'm assuming is the owner) coming over to check on us. We also saw her helping out - sweeping, moving the umbrella for us to make sure we were kept cool on this hot day. It's nice to see owners right in the trenches helping out staff when it's busy. The drinks were quite refreshing. We both got salads: I got the peach and Burrata salad with grilled chicken and my friend got the jicama salad with grilled salmon. It was so delicious. Portion size was great! We couldn't think of a single thing we would change about our experience , except maybe that we wish we had saved a room for some dessert. LOL I think I will be frequenting this place quite often! read more

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The ambiance and service was great in this establishment. I ordered the chilaquiles with salsa verde and potatoes. And I also ordered a drink from the coffee shop. I can't say this food was as amazing as I thought it would be. The dish I ordered was missing a few things. With the acidity of the salsa I could have used some beans to balance out instead of the greens. The eggs I ordered came as an omelet on top that I had to break up. They should have scrambled the tortilla and beans together to create a more cohesive experience. The dish also needed significantly more cheese. The potatoes were okay if you like a softer salsa cooked potato you may like them. The drink was good and pretty. It had a slightly sweet and cinnamon flavor. I think it was a Mexican coffee version. read more

Ambiance is great but the coffee and pastry were really bad. There was a weird aftertaste and I was very disappointed as the place had great reviews overall. read more

Great place to have brunch with family and friends! My favorite dish is the chilaquiles and a spicy margarita.

The best cafe and breakfast/brunch spot around! Nothing beats the food, service, and environment. Highly recommend.

Delicious and so cute! Staff was really sweet and even complimented my outfit. Loved the coffee with the hint of orange!! So good

I stopped in here with friends for a margarita and appetizer. I haven't been to La Mo in Turlock for years. What a beautiful surprise this was. It's absolutely beautiful and delicious. We started with cocktails and guacamole but kept ordering and finished with El Chappo's a couple of hours later. Treat yourselves and enjoy time and food here! The service is EXCELLENT! read more

There are typically long wait times on the weekends but they are able to send you a text when your table is ready, giving you the ability to do other things while waiting. We originally wanted to order the pozole verde and potato fingerling hash but they were all out, so keep in mind they might be out of things if you're seated around 1pm. Latin Benedict - The potatoes were well seasoned and the wedding sauce had a really nice spice to it. I do wish that they didn't put that much sauce because it completely soaked the torta and I couldn't taste any other part of the eggs benedict; when breaking open the egg yolk it was completely lost in the sauce. There was also barely any bacon or greens under the egg so I was pretty much only eating sauce. The vegetables on the side were also completely burnt so it was inedible. Chilaquiles - Added chorizo and nopales for an extra cost which made the pricey fried tortillas and sauce even pricier. The flavors were well done but again drowned in a lot of sauce. Overall the food wasn't bad; kind of plated messily and pricey. The service was great and I loved the outdoor ambience! Given the price point on the dishes I wish they would give complimentary chips, especially to eat with all the extra sauce! I am curious how their other dishes are but likely wouldn't go back unless with more friends for brunch. read more

La Mo Cafe - Chilaquiles with half half red and green sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

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Im disappointed in the website it says they close at 4 but I came at 2 and they told me they are closed when there's still people seated outside and being served. Just wasted my time if you guys close earlier then don't out fake hours on your website!! Very disappointed!!! read more

One of our favorite restaurants. Everything is delicious Do yourself a favor and stop by when you have a chance. read more

La Mo Cafe - Valencia Coffee. So good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

This review is strictly based of interaction I had with a staff member their drinks and food are always great and typically their staff is very friendly and pleasant to do business with.... I walked in from my table outside to grab my drink off the bar and forgot to put my mask on. Got shouted at by an employee from across the cafe about wearing my mask when walking in. This was the same employee who sat in the corner chair of the cafe without a mask drinking his coffee on his break. First off it's inappropriate to shout across any especially a staff member needing to inform or confront a customer and secondly I don't mind being reminded about my mask needing to be on but where is the logic?? You just sat inside without your mask on for at least 10 min and my 10 sec of walking in without a mask to grab my coffee is an issue? read more

The environment is hip and the vibe is relaxing. We had the wedding lunch mean and the sauce IS TO DIE FOR. 100% recommend! Service was quick, quality, and I'll definitely be thinking about this meal for a couple of days. read more

I occasionally have the privilege to visit due to a close friend's visit in town. The staff are often expedient and fairly kind. I'm glad that at least one coffee house helps the community well. read more

Great place to eat. I came here twice already and its one of my favorite places in Turlock to have breakfast. The food here is delicious.

I don't know why it took us so long to come here. It's a popular spot. Food and drinks were excellent. Very unique experience for Turlock. read more

Beautiful brunch spot! Great place for photos and food. My boyfriend and I ordered the chilaquiles and wedding burrito, and I got an iced valencia. The service was quick, all staff were wearing masks, the food tasted good. I think the only thing I would change next time is getting the wedding sauce on the side, because it was a lot for me. Still tasted good though! It's a great outdoor dining spot during these covid times. read more

La Mo Cafe - Wedding Chicken Burrito, Iced Valencia, and Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Lively place tucked back behind other businesses...you'd likely not know it was there if you weren't looking for it. The atmosphere is very pleasant with music playing throughout the area and strings of lights above. We had some flies that irritated us, but we had asked to have the overhead fans turned off because it was a touch chilly, so we realized the fans were the defense against this little rascals. They have a great team concept in service, with anyone and everyone willing to step in and help if you need anything. Each person was friendly and welcoming. I had a breakfast burrito with roasted vegetables instead of meat, and chose fresh fruit as my side. I'm not saying I'm all that, but I can really pick 'em! The fruit was as beautiful as it was perfectly ripe and delectable. The burrito had a green chili sauce on it that contained just a slight heat, but more than that, it delivered an indescribably pleasant flavor throughout the burrito. They have a great variety of coffees and teas. Their regular coffee - my choice - was bold and flavorful. If in Turlock, this is a must stop! read more

cane here for breakfast and wasn't disappointed! all food seemed very fresh and staff was very kind. the drinks were also very enjoyable and the ambiance was nice as well. i would definitely come back but it definitely gets busy so plan ahead! also , im gf but i found food to eat quite easily and it was very delicious. worth a visit! :) read more

Once again, this place always overbooks and doesn't have tables for those who make reservations ahead of time. I book a reservation a week out and was told they didn't have my table. They offered an outside table but it's 45 degrees. No apologies at all which sucks because I really love their food but I'm not driving 30 minutes to eat outside in the cold. They told me I could wait to sit inside but there was a wait so basically it's pointless to make a reservation here. I'm not wasting my time trying to eat here again. read more

My favorite place in the area HANDS down! I ALWAYS tell friends to visit. I love the simple menus, the restricted hours and the amazing coffee! The atmosphere reminds me of my Carlsbad days so refreshing and fresh! read more

La Mo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

The iced vanilla latte is so good and creamy! And the coffee was so buttery and delicious! read more

La Mo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

I was here this morning and I had the iced vanilla latte . I really like the strong taste of coffee and the atmosphere. Support small businesses read more

Great spot for coffee with the family. Been here a couple of times and love it. Coffee is great! Have a Breakfast Bagel or the Garden Bagel for vegetarians. Amazing job! read more

Love this place. Perfect for brunch. Food is amazing and fresh. The portions are large. read more

La Mo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Great place to stop for a coffee or meal as you travel through the Valley. Clean, fair prices, friendly staff, ambitious offerings for a smallish operation. Lots of flair. read more

Decided to stop by for some breakfast! They have a cute cafe and the restaurant. Took about 5 min for seating since we wanted an indoor table since it was cold outside. Drinks came out within 4 min of ordering (coffee was amazing). It's a cute modern cafe, lots of seating. Our server was amazing! I forgot her name! But she was super attentive and quick! So nice job to our server!! The food: I got the Chilaquiles with red sauce, roasted potatoes, eggs with chorizo and nopales, and black beans. The presentation was great! The flavors were intense! It's a creamy red sauce the chilaquiles we're still crunchy too!!! Yay! The beans were amazing, but those potatoes just hit the spot! My friend got the Latin Benedict! She was also impressed she said she would like was for lighter seasoning next time. The pancakes were like no other. They were thick, but fluffy! My friend said she will drive 30 min just for these pancakes. Overall, I was impressed by the cleanliness, quick service, friendly service, and good food! Will definitely be back for lunch or dinner! read more

La Mo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

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Amazing! Delicious! We love their coffee and chai tea! We also love their breakfasts! We had the French toast with orange liqueur drizzle or something and it was bomb! We also had the breakfast burrito vegetarian style! So bomb! The coffees are the best around! We had the Valencia and it is chocolaty but also tastes orange-ie! So good! My daughter loves the chai tea latte and is now obsessed! read more

Dog friendly AND great food? This is the best place to go for breakfast, hands down.

Had to update my review. The coffee side staff are just...I don't even understand how they were hired. They get our orders wrong often. My boyfriend pointed out they gave him a small instead of a large and she just stared at him like he was irritating her for several long, awkward seconds. Then sighed and said, "kay", and walked back and just filled his drink with milk and syrup to the top of a new cup. No extra coffee. ok.... Then the next time he ordered a bagel, they got it wrong, started to remake it, then the girl stopped halfway through, helped a customer, lounged around, drank some coffee, then left for lunch. A few minutes later, with no customers around with him still standing there waiting, another girl doing absolutely nothing says, "well I guess I should finish his bagel". You think? The staff is so lazy and incapable. read more

This review is for the cafe part. Waited in line for about 20 mins and then when it was our turn to order at 11:04, we were told that the breakfast bagels stop at 11. Who stops selling breakfast bagels at 11 am on Saturday? Cherry on top was a black hair in our slice of quiche. read more

Great food excellent service atmosphere wonderful. Great for a girls lunch or a celebration- festive atmosphere

The best. Everything here is delicious! I always go with a special even when it's something unusual and I've never been disappointed. The Valencia coffee is incredible. Staff are wonderful. read more

Randomly found this place, while the neighborhood is deceiving...the breakfast is decent. We shared a crepe and was happily surprised. Would come back if I was in the area read more

Great food and drinks but horrible about wearing masks. Salad was good and so was the dressing. The honey lavender latte wasn't as sweet as I wanted but still good. Get the small it's huge. read more

La Mo Cafe - Salad and Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Latin Benedict!!! Love it! The staff is awesome, the food is good, the drinks are incredible. Only downside...little bit of a wait and they don't offer dinner. Great spot for brunch read more

I ordered the Chilaquiles with green sauce, chorizo, and nopales along with fruit and coffee. It was so delicious I ate every bite. I would recommend eating here it was so nice especially outside in the morning hours. Can't wait to try something else on the menu. read more

Can't go wrong with LaMo for a great brunch and fun cocktails or coffee drinks. Really busy so make reservations! But if you want to wait it's worth it. Staff is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is fun. read more