I have been here twice now. The first time, I came with my friend and I would have given La Mo 5 stars. We came in for lunch and I had the wedding and the red sangria (it is not often that I find a sangria that can rival my own, but this one is just as good as mine!). The wedding was very good, my only qualm was that they were kind of skimpy with the shrimp... I think I only got four and they were no tiger shrimp, if you know what I mean! My fiend got the healthy burrito and she enjoyed her food as well. She had gotten the pineapple mojito, I had a sip and it was yummy! I really like the vibe; this restaurant is totally cute and unique. I love the outside seating, the decor, the fact that they have a bar and a coffee shop! This time, our server was very attentive and sweet. After lunch, we decided to make our way over to the coffee side. The macrons were to die for and we both tried the Turkish latte, iced. It has muddled mint and I REALLY liked it! The next time, I came for dinner with my fiancé on a Thursday (they stay open til nine on Thursday's and Friday's). This time, I would have given them about a three. I decided to try the white sangria which was pretty good as well, but next time, I will probably stick with the red. My fiancé and I also tried their Michelada (which I couldn't find on the menu, but I noticed another customer had one). I didn't care for the michelada; it tasted like plain tomato juice and beer, not much spice to it. I had the duck enchiladas mole, which was not my cup of tea at all. My fiancé liked his beef tips. The waitress we had this time was not very good. After we had already ordered, I had overheard another server listing the specials of evening, our waitress didn't even mention them. She was MIA a lot and we had to ask other staff for help when we needed it. She asked how the food was and I told her I didn't really care for mine, she just said "sorry" and walked off. My fiancé liked it though, so he ended up eating it. Also, I kept smelling something deliciously garlicky and I asked her what that might be, to which she replied "I have no idea"....... I then asked another server and she told me that she believed it to be the salmon, which I will definitely be trying next time!! My mouth watered every time I got a whiff! So in conclusion, I am awarding four stars. I would really like to try them for breakfast soon. Hopefully the service will be better next time! read more

Oh my GOSH! Ok so my co-worker recommend this place to me, so we come driving over from Oakdale and we get there, I absolutely love the atmosphere! The only problem I ran into was the wait time, but there's a reason why there's such a long wait time and it's because their food is AMAZING! I ordered the plate of prawns with their delicious wedding sauce, white rice, and black beans. Their wedding sauce was SO good that I had to go buy some to go from their cafe which is right in front of the restaurant. I've been their three times so far and every single time the service is always great and the food is always amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this place to enjoy a nice brunch, and is totally worth the wait! I can't wait to go back soon!! read more

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

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Food was amazing and the waiter was on point with refilling the drinks. I recommend this place to take your family to. Way better then table 26 and you won't find another persons hair in your food like I did at table 26. read more

La Mo has a great atmosphere, drinks, and food. We had about a 35-45 minute wait at 11am on a Wednesday, but being able to grab a rice coffee, (think horchata style, deliciously creamed and sweeter to perfection) and to enjoy the lovely shade and conversation made the wait less intolerable. We were seated outside and were able to cool down by the outdoor fans. Lunch was amazing! I had the shredded beef tacos, chicken tortilla soup, and watermelon margarita. I would recommend all three! I also would recommend the wedding chicken that my friend had. It is a definite go to spot in Turlock! read more

Gave this place another try since I was with my family the day after thanksgiving and they wanted a more umm... "higher end" breakfast spot. I must say this time service was spot on. It could have had something to do with the owner very visibly present about the place. Food again was ok. Nothing to rave about, though that wedding sauce is good. My tamale was a bit crumbly (implies not enough fat). We also managed to try the cafe and that's much nicer, with really good offerings. I'm still not understanding why people rave about this place so much. read more

I went with family to La Mo to have breakfast this morning. The server was great and the food was delicious. As we were getting ready to go and waiting for some people in our group to leave a waitress, who did not serve us, came up to us and blatantly and rudely told us to leave. Keep in mind that I was there with a group of friends who left a generous tip and were having a lovely time, until this woman came up to us and shooed us off. She was disrespectful, rude and blatantly apathetic. With that kind of service I will make sure to never go to La Mo again and I will make sure to share my experience with family and friends. They need to be prepared for what might also happen to them as well. read more

Enjoyed the food but hate the in door seating. You are pretty much forced to seat face to face with other people because the in door seating is so small. Would like to see them in a bigger location. read more

I always have enojoyed eating at this place, food is the best, but megans customer service was horrible, inattentive to our table, had to ask other kind girl for our tab to go box. As we left she was at table right next to us and didnt even say bye or thank you!! Not a great employee for the fancy beautiful restaurant id say read more

One of our favorite places ever. Every dish we have had was tasty and huge. The Menu offers a variety of options. Delicious, creative, generous drinks. Our favorite is the $14 bottomless mimosas on the weekend. This unique, family owned place is so good that we ate there every possible meal we could while in Turlock on family business. Highly recommended!! read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing, and positively one of the best ones ever in the city of Turlock! A gem of a place! The positives: 1. The food! Amazingly fresh, nice portions, beautifully displayed, and even better to eat! I have tried many things here already, and among my favorites are the shrimp tacos, complete with sweet potato fries, and their chicken tortilla soup! And omg, the crowning jewel: their tres leches cake! It's absolutely the best Latin dessert I have ever tasted, and trust me, I've eaten many in my life living in the Central Valley. When you come to this place, prepare to taste amazing food! 2. The atmosphere! The way this place is set up is very unique. The restaurant is little and off to to the side, but is wonderfully and comfortably decorated. There is a gorgeous patio area outside that is lovely to sit at and eat as well! Can be very romantic during dusk time. :) Across from the restaurant is another seating area inside with indoor/outdoor doors that open up to the outside! Very classily decorated! Seriously, when I come to this restaurant, I feel like I am in a little oasis and am eating in the Bay Area. 3. The prices! I feel like this restaurant has very fair prices compared to the food they serve as well as the quality! For example, the last time we ate there, my husband and I both ordered entrees, he a glass of wine, and a dessert afterwards. The total came out to about $40, perhaps more with tax. I would definitely pay and more for great food, service, and atmosphere! 4. The service! They are professional, friendly, accommodating, and always checking to see whether you are satisfied or not. In my book, the best kind of service to have at a restaurant! So there you go, four awesome reasons to try out this place! Give it a shot! You will not be disappointed! :) Signed by a resident of Turlock and her husband. read more

I had breakfast here the other morning and had a mixed experience. First off the service and restaurant setting is amazing. When I go out to eat breakfast I like to get in and out, so I can start my day. I was in and out of here in 20 minutes. The staff here made me feel like I was the only one in the restaurant, even though there were about 10 other parities. I am giving this place 3 stars though because they totally screwed up on quality of food. THE WORST BREAKFAST POTATOES/HASH-BROWNS I HAVE EVER HAD. Just absolutely disgusting. No excuse. read more

WOW!!! I am in complete and utter amazement at the wonders this restaurant puts out. And in Turlock, of all places?! Insanity! But I am certainly grateful that even a tiny California town can appreciate good and creative food. After a quick groundbreaking ceremony for Blue Diamond, my fiance and I were a little hungry. It was 11 o'clock, so we were in between breakfast and lunch. I found La Mo Cafe based on the fantastic Yelp reviews. We decided to make it a go and headed towards downtown Turlock. On street parking was fairly easy to find mid-morning, and the entire downtown strip was very nice! All the buildings were adorable, I can only imagine how cute it would be during the holidays! We found the cafe easily, as it's kind of behind other building fronts in a courtyard area. Inside we were promptly greeted by our waitress and invited to sit wherever we would like. We were provided with lunch menu's and the daily specials-all which looks delicious! Our drink orders were very promptly placed, and we focused in on the lunch menu. We decided on the specials which were a Chimchurri style sandwich, an the Cuban sliders w/ a side of sweet potato fries. It was quite possibly one of the best meals I have had all year. I was not anticipating such fresh ingredients and everything was cooked perfectly. Nothing was greasy or fatty, and everything had such a fresh flavor-not bland at all! Everything was served on adorable multi-colored plates and bowls, which really went with the eclectic Latin flare of the place. My only regret is that we didn't have room for desert. Service was outstanding on all levels. You can tell people come back to this place because they love the food AND the people. There was a table of older patron behind us that were celebrating a birthday, and the owner brought out a treat and sang happy birthday! You can tell that this place is successful because of the awesome customer service. We will definitely go out of our way to return here soon! read more

Some friends and I stumbled upon La Mo Cafe this weekend for brunch. It's a bit of a hidden gem as it sits in the breezeway between two buildings, but it's definitely worth the work to find! We all ordered the heuvos benedictos; a toasted roll, sautéed spinach and bacon, a poached egg, and wedding sauce (which is some sort of divine crema and chipotle concoction, from what I could taste). Our typically chatty group was rendered silent upon first bite. It. Was. So. Good. Of course, since it was Saturday brunch, we had to wash down our heuvos with bottomless mimosas. They were perfectly balanced--enough champs to give a little kick--and truly bottomless. My glass was never empty and the carafe was always freshly filled. I cannot wait to return. La Mo is a wonderful restaurant serving quality food in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Yay! read more

If you don't want to read all this: STOP READING AND JUST GO EAT HERE!! We were looking for good food on NEW YEARS DAY! Good luck to us right?! Well we found it here!! When you pull up you only see the small coffee shop. We were puzzled at how the small shop spun out awesome looking food (according to the reviews). We thought twice on trying it out...but walked in regardless. Everyone was sipping coffee and had a laptop open. Place smelled great with coffee! Girl tells me to go to the side where the restaurant is. Oooh ok! We walked up to it and it looked cute! The divided restaurant with seating off to the left behind sliding doors and open atrium seating in the middle and more indoor seating to the right. Different but Ok got! Here is where they bang out all those awesome plates! So I'm excited! I ordered a Honey vanilla lemon drop! OMG wow!! Sooo good!! Not too tart like others it was amazing!!!! Hats off to the bartender!! We ordered the wedding chicken, based on reviews, very good! Also ordered the shrimp appetizer with wedding sauce. The sauce to me was kind of like a creamy chipotle sauce - it was very tasty and not spicy at all. I could be wrong about the chipotle. This place uses a variety of spices and creates amazing dishes. I'm a spice lover so I look at everything on my plate. I was impressed! This appetizer is served with a cup of black beans which were REALLY good! Three small homemade corn tortillas on the side. We all ate that with some chips and salsa. So this is nearly a meal! Yum! I ordered chicken tortilla soup for my little one, it was AWESOME!! Different from others, not the usual, and we all loved it! More important, my little one loved it. It had a nice amount of cooked and fresh veggies and a nice amount of juicy chunks of chicken. SO GOOD I ordered the halibut special with chorizo on top served with mashed potatoes and green beans. The entire plate was excellent, the fish was cooked nicely, I did poor some wedding sauce on my fish, why not! The veggies were cooked perfectly. Everything was PERFECT. And before I close, I want to mention our waiter, waitress, and I think manager all touched our table periodically with terrific service! They all worked cohesively and we were never left wanting anything. They were inviting, professional and were familiar with the menu. My husband was so happy, he rarely compliments restaurants. We will be back for more more more! Can't wait! read more

La Mo - Honey Vanilla lemon drop, chicken tortilla soup, grilled halibut topped with chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

My wife and I live in L.A. and were visiting friends in Turlock, so we were quite skeptical when we heard that there was a great Mexican food place in downtown Turlock. We've been to the best Mexican restaurants in L.A. and even dined at Frontera Grill in Chicago, so our standards for Mexican cuisine are pretty high. We wanted to have a comprehensive idea of the food at La Mo so we ordered a bunch of things off the menu, including the tamales, sopitos, black bean dip, and of course the highly recommended "Wedding Chicken." The food was so fresh and flavorful. We're still trying to figure out what went into that Wedding chicken to make it so delicious. They also had the best tortilla soup my wife has ever had, and she orders it at every Mexican restaurant we go to. She also couldn't stop raving about the flan we had for dessert, and she's a professional pastry chef! This place is amazing and it gives us a reason to come back to Turlock as soon as possible. read more

The best Mexican breakfast in town I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. You must try the eggs Benedict

We relied on Yelp to guide us as we are not from here or familiar with this area and this place was a pleasant surprise. I needed/wanted breakfast, so this was perfect. I had the huevos rancheros with potatoes and sourdough toast. It was really good! The Verde sauce was perfect and the tortillas underneath were crispy. The black bean spread was flavorful. It came with cojita cheese and a bit of crema. Delicious! They served my sourdough toast with a small amount of homemade jam, I can't remember the name, but she described it as similar to boysenberry and it was delicious. When I inquired (I have a blueberry allergy and I wasn't sure what this was) , she offered to bring out the apricot jam made in house and I accepted since I love apricots. Let me tell you, the apricot jam was absolutely delicious! I definitely need more of that on some hot, buttered sourdough! I added a side of jalapeño cilantro sausage and I was warned that it spicy, but I was curious and for $2.25,why not? Well, it was too spicy for me and I wouldn't get it again, but what I tasted had great flavor. The potatoes on the side had bits of roasted tomatoes and onions. The onions were a little bitter, but I enjoyed the roasted tomato bits. That was really tasty with bites of my huevos entree. We ate out on their beautiful patio, which I adored, but once our food came out, the flies were crazy. Diving and dodging flies were an issue and when we go back, I won't sit outside, but simply enjoy admiring it from a fly free Zone (hopefully!) indoors. I'm sure that it can't be helped, but it's worth mentioning it because I detest flies and they really bothered me. The service was fine, not the best and certainly not the worst I've ever had,and I still tipped my standard 30%. We only had water, but they had some amazing sounding coffees on their coffee menu and I am definitely going back to try those. My spouse had the cornmeal pancakes with a sweetened Greek yogurt topping, fresh fruit and whipped cream. Syrup on the side and the fresh fruit consisted of strawberries and blueberries. They were good, but needed butter, since they were a touch dry. I didn't try these, so I can't comment. I'm from a foodie town known for amazing restaurants and one of the top three culinary programs in the US, so I am accustomed to lots of choices and I have high expectations. This place was great and warrants many more visits during my stay in the central Valley. I'm happy to have found it and will update once I've had lunch, dinner, coffee and of course, more apricot jam on sourdough! read more

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This is BY FAR the best restaurant in Turlock. I am not someone who likes to eat any restaurant, like Denny's and Ihop, or crappy restaurants like that. I appreciate good quality food and this place meets my standard. Their salads and fruits are all fresh, and their sandwiches are delicious! They make their own unique dishes with unique sauces. And the price! It is not that expensive at all. And the atmosphere is so great! It's in a hidden sort of spot and when you go there are always lots of people there, and you can see outside in the shade and it's just beautiful. And their service is really great. I always start with the black bean dip, it's super yummy! Then I get the South American Chicken Sandwich with a side of Jicama Salad. This is a great place to go either for work meeting, to meet up with friends, or romantic date. read more

Yes this is a modern Mexican cuisine restaurant. They try their best to use local produce which is great! Service is always friendly and the family that runs the restaurant are also there serving their customers and that is for me very important. I have been during their Saturday brunch, weekday lunch, and weekday/weekend dinner and I like it all. Their tamales are lighter than regular tamales since the masa is mixed with squash and corn. Their new drink menu is also great! They use natural fruit syrup on all their drinks and only use mid/higher brand spirits. My favorite dishes are sopitos, tortilla soup, tamales, an the wedding chicken. Oh, can't forget the cornmeal pancakes with mapple syrup (extra charge) for brunch. read more

Great food and atmosphere. I recommend La lechada coffee, mimosas or sangrias! Great customer service.

This restaurant is top 5 for me in Turlock! I've been coming here for years. I came while I was going to school and I still come here now that I live in San Francisco. The ambience is very warm and cozy. The staff and owners are inviting and it feels very much like family. Of courSe, the food is terrific and I have never once been disappointed with this restaurant. read more

So I have been to La Mornita the original of this family's restaurant since the early 70's witih my best friend Cliff and his family as the go to for authentic Mexican food. Now the children and grandchildren have opened a hipper twist on the theme that shines. I test Mexican restaurants by Chile Relleno. Here it is creatively re-imagined with tender chunks of meat great sauce and not just egg washed cheese filled. Spicer than you are used to but well within the comfort range. This family continues to do it right. It is so encouraging to see small local operations grow, evolve and do nicely. Highly recommended. Indoor and outdoor seaitng in a little business center downtown Turlock- so look for the sign or you will miss it! Don't! read more

La Mo - La Mo chile relleno - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Went here for lunch after visiting Stan State. Absolutely incredible food. I had crispy tacos and my daughter had a healthy burrito. A friend had the Wedding Chicken. All of us cleaned our plates. The service was great. I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in the area. read more

La Mo is, in my opinion, the only good restaurant in Turlock. This is not a chain, and it's not a "hole in the wall." It's a family-owned business, and the family has 50 years of restaurant/chef experience. How do I know this? Because the owner served us and explained the history behind her business. She served us water, food, etc. And there were plenty of waitresses too (they're not struggling financially), the owner just wanted to stay engaged. She's a wonderful woman. The food: It's amazing. Hands down the best food I've had in this region. All whole ingredients, fresh, healthy, and very flavorful. The price: VERY reasonable. No, it's not a $2.50 burrito. But $8-10 for lunch is a good price these days. The ambiance: Not like Turlock. More like the Bay Area. Very chic/modern while still being very comfortable. Quiet, casual, peaceful, beautiful. This is my favorite place in Turlock. read more

LOVE IT! In an area brimming with great Mexican restaurants, La Mo sets itself apart with a unique, healthy, innovative twist to traditional Mexican fare. Their salsa and guacamole are probably the best I've ever had. I ordered the Arranchera and the meat was cooked to perfection; so tender and full of flavor. This place is a gem. read more

Best breakfast I have had in the past 2 years. On road trip SF to Vegas and decided to drop by for saturday breakfast as our first stop. From beginning to end, a great experience. Had the Latin Bene which was superb. 2 perfectly soft boiled eggs on top of a butter toasted bun covered with a delicious light "red pepper kick" sauce sprinkled with cotija cheese. Perfect, sophisticated side salad. Good coffee with flowing refills. Great attitude & service. Def coming back here on our next road trip. Worth the stop! read more

My boyfriend and I went to La Mo on a Friday afternoon for brunch. We were seated immediately by very friendly staff. The restaurant is small but the ambiance is nice. It was our first time there and the waiter was really helpful. I got the blood orange Sangria to start which was really tasty. I was considering getting some kind of lemonade which looked interesting but the waiter advised against it which I appreciated. Now on to the food! Wedding Chicken: There were multiple reviews so we had to try it and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce is creamy and mildly spicy. I had a comparable wedding sauce at La Morenita in Modesto but I can say for sure that this one is much better. The meal also came with a Jicama salad which I would enjoyed as a meal on its own. I was light and flavorful. Tamales and Asparagus soup: The Tamales were very good I ordered two and only ate one. The sauce was good and the consistency of the tamale and pork was nice. The flavor is really good too. I haven't had too many tamales in my life so I can't say it's amazing but it was good and I would order it again. The asparagus soup was also really good. It wasn't too heavy and had great flavor. Definitely coming back and recommending to everyone I know. read more

The food here is great. I came on a Wednesday so the special was posole rojo and it was amazing. I also tried the la mo sangria and it was pretty good and strong. Will definitely come back read more

Love this place... just wish they would be open in the evenings. The food and s always delicious and on point. Would go more to often if they didn't have so crazy hours. read more

I try to make time for LaMo every time I'm in the area. The food is delicious and the coffee is the best in town! They use local ingredients and care about the community - all-around stellar people :) read more

This place is sooooooooo good. Great entrees and great brunch. Also have great coffee drinks. Be prepared to wait though as lines are usually long. But there is plenty of stores around to browse and they'll text you when they are ready for you read more

Amazing food the staff is so friendly . The outside area is great as well ! It's a great champagne brunch restaurant!

Amazing service! Our waitress Megan was absolutely amazing. We never had empty drinks, the food was amazing, and the service was FABULOUS!! Definitely coming back here! read more

The Wedding Grilled chicken is the best !! You get to choose what side you want , I chose a salad with Vinaigrette ! The best part of this meal is the sauce . It had a little tint of spice , but it's perfect! Definitely the best plate I've had here ! 10/10 . Customer service is great too . read more

La Mo - Wedding Grilled Chicken , vinaigrette salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turlock, California

Love this pretty little place here. The staffs are friendly, and food are good looking. Very nice ambiance and outdoor sitting. I would give it a higher rating if I am a fan of spanish american food ;p read more

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Not good. It's wanna be Mexican food that people with no taste buds enjoy. Still don't understand what all the hype is about.

Very cute and tasty place! I love the environment of this restaurant and I love that they use fresh and local ingredients. The quality of their food is really good too! I had the butternut squash and make quesadilla. It was soooo delicious, the squash just melts in your mouth and the kale gives a nice hearty bite. :) I also tried the burrata appetizer and it was unique but flavorful! The creaminess of the cheese paired we with the peaches and the bread was to die for!! I could eat plates of that bread! Only giving it 4 starts because we were sat inside (even though there were many available tables outside) and the jicama salad was too sour and over dressed. Other than that I enjoyed my visit and will return again! read more

My husband and I really really enjoyed this place! Amazing staff, amazing environment, amazing food!!!!! I can't wait to come back!

Great atmosphere and really yummy food. Your best bet is to make a reservation if possible. Wait staff is friendly but sometimes service can be slow. I will say that consistency is lacking. I've ordered the latin benedict many times and sometimes eggs are poached hard, sometimes whites are runny- you just never really know what you're gonna get so I've decided to order differently when I do breakfast here. The wedding sauce in another one of those things that is sometimes out of this world delicious and sometimes very bland. The temperature of the food can also be very inconsistent. Unfortunately I've also had a couple dishes cold on different occasions. Despite these shortcomings I still enjoy the atmosphere and the food for the most part. I guess you could call it a love hate relationship. read more

Wow! Found this place by accident. Excellent food (I had the chilaquiles and the Frida iced latte). Everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was great. Servers were appropriately attentive, friendly and professional. I will definitely be back and recommend this highly. read more