Marvelous breakfast experience- I wish I could give 6 stars! Easy parking in lot next to building The best Machaca and eggs that I have had in a long time ^^great flavor ^^tender beef Don't miss out on the homemade red salsa The service is warm and genuine. It was like having breakfast in a friend or family's house. I cannot wait to go back for the recommended French Toast read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Machaca and eggs - rice & beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

The green salsa on the chilaquiles was top tier, and the beans were also delicious. The chips in the dish, though, tasted store bought and got soggy right away. Their breakfast burrito dish would have been perfect with thicker chips. Their breakfast burrito was underwhelming. The hash browns inside were too many and were unseasoned/flavorless. And the salsa provided with the burrito tasted weird. Would not order this again. read more

A great alternative for breakfast food. Very affordable, usually no wait and feels a lot more cozy than a Dennys/IHOP. The sausage was the best part, it was cooked perfectly to have a slightly crispy outside skin but soft and flavorful on the inside. The pancakes were just right too, not too large and had just the right amount of fluff. You can't go wrong with the eggs either. I consider myself sort of a big eater but I left here more than satisfied. Friendly servers, nice decor and easy to read menu. Parking is easy too, just park in the back. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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First time trying this place and I was expecting more. They had a variety of breakfast food, pancakes, omelettes, chicken and waffles, and your other typical breakfast foods. They have a blend of American and Hispanic breakfast foods which is unique. The prices for the kind of food were a tad bit too expensive for me personally. The place inside was also kind of dark and the decor was imo tacky. The service was regular and the food was decent. I wanted the gas browns to be a bit more crispy but they were just cooked. If I was a fan of Hispanic breakfast I would go here again, but if I'm looking for regular breakfast food, I would just go somewhere else. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - California Omelette with a side of hash brown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

Servers were friendly, greeted us upon entering. Restaurant is clean and spacious. They accommodated us in replacing beans to fruits and tomatoes instead of hash browns. The food was tasty and my friend liked her Ribeye Picado & Eggs. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Ribeye Picado & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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Great food, priced right, with quick service. All in a really great location. Flautas and Chilaquiles were delicious. read more

Amazing lil Gem you must try! Breakfast is delicious! Biscuits and gravy are must ! The Best customer service. Very sweet and friendly people!! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Yummy! 10/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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Finally made it to check out Marko's. Enjoyed our brunch. Food was delish and ambiance was great! My friend enjoyed her breakfast burrito and I enjoyed my ribeye steak picado. Flavor was really good. Loved the decor. One room was cozy and more elegant and one side was bright and breakfasty. Service was excellent too! read more

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I ordered to go, I appreciate that they sell breakfast items after 1pm. However my breakfast burrito fell short of what I've had before. The bacon was completely minced into the eggs so it was more of an omelet with hash browns rather than a burrito with nice bites of everything individually. I was surprised my burrito came with a pancake but it was raw in the middle. I think they were trying to get my order out soon Bc the cashier said "your order is coming out soon", I was in no rush at all but it came out pretty fast. The service was great though so I'm sad I had to give a low rating. I'll have to try this place again as a sit down to give a better review read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Bacon egg cheese burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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I have always like trying new places and saw this corner restaurant many times from driving by it. So I decided to stop by today. Walked into the restaurant with positive vibes but then the smoke coming out was strong. No check-in tablet/sheet or host greeting, so we waited behind a family of 5 to be seated and waitress asked to wait...15 min later, another couple came in and went straight to the chef and asked if they can be seated - to which they were told to be sit anywhere they want! First of all, we waited and were told to wait- but this couple came in and seated themselves. She noticed that I was annoyed and said she will get us a table. That moment should've been a sign to walk out! But I want to try this place....so here we are. Waitresses (2 only) appeared to be overwhelmed and stressed. Ordered foods were delayed as many tables are still waiting for their food. We were finally seated but no menus provided. I feel bad for the overwhelmed staff but I have been patiently waiting for a while, to top it off, no one came back to take orders until I asked for service. All these waiting were draining my energy. Almost 30 minutes later (yes seriously), we got our food and were disappointed to see that it took that long for these two simple dishes to come out. The only part I liked was the hash browns - not greasy or burnt.. but the omelette was flat and not fluffy. Overall, it was just meh....and at the end, waitress apologized for the wait and stated that it's their first time getting busy. Like I said, I feel bad for her....its a miss this time read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Spinach omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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I called in an order for some breakfast food and the service was not only friendly but also quick! The food only took 10 minutes from the time I placed the order. I ordered the chilaquiles verdes and oh my GOD. Easily one of the best chilaquiles I have ordered from a Mexican restaurant (Qualifications: Mexican-American that has eaten chilaquiles all his life). The salsa verde was flavorful, the over-medium fried eggs were cooked just right, tortillas had the right texture but the beans stole the show. The seasoning on the frijoles was absolute perfection. I wish I had ordered 10 more. The meal kept me full even into the night so much that I almost considered not eating dinner! read more

Huge portions and delicioussss!!! The downside is that it's kinda stuffy inside the restaurant and I definitely left smelling like fried food for the rest of the day! I believe this is a family run business and everyone was friendly! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Chilaquiles Verdes, Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

We discovered Marko's recently and are so glad we did, it was the perfect spot to fuel up before our weekend road trip! We were seated right away, and the service was warm and friendly. The Café de Olla was incredible and just what I needed to start the morning. I ordered the chicken chilaquiles with green sauce, which was flavorful without being too spicy. It was perfect for someone like me who can't handle too much heat. My husband went with the bacon breakfast burrito, and we both appreciated how it wasn't overly greasy like others we've had. Every bite had a balanced mix of ingredients, and he absolutely loved the house sauce that came with it. He said he'd buy a whole case if they ever bottled it! We're definitely coming back since breakfast is served all day, and we're excited to check out their Duarte location as well. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Chillaquilles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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Food was delicious, service was excellent. Environment was inviting, owners are really nice. 100% recommendable

Super nice waitress and the food was so good, we were able to try their buttermilk pancakes complimentary. Super delicious and flavorful. My veggie burrito needed to be adjusted to have the eggs on the side and the beans in The burrito and they made sure it was perfect inside. The green juice tasted really good and healthy. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Veggie Burrito and Chilaquiles Divorciados with eggs with a green juice and Shirley temple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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IWe're all entitled to a bad day. Michele was our server nice and informative. She recommended the chilaquiles divorciados and the French toast. She suggested to add the steak that's it really tender. First dish to come out was the French toast ALONE. The chilaquiles came out with hard cooked eggs we ordered over easy. The sauces for the chilaquiles was tasty but they tasted more like chips and salsa. By the time my platter part of the French toast came everything was cold. The steak was maybe 6 slivers far from tender. Marku's came and introduced himself and explained why the steak wasn't tender because we ordered it medium. He grabbed a piece from the plate (with his fingers) pulled it into two pieces and threw the other half back on my plate WTH We appreciate the discount. For the record It is a cute place, clean and cozy. read more

Amazing place! Food was great, amazing service and best Café de olla ever! Gob bless you Marko! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Nopal and Eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

Took my daughters out to breakfast here during spring break. They loved the chicken and waffles (looked delicious) and the eggs Benedict + Spinach. I enjoyed the garden omelette too. The house green salsa is delicious too read more

Got two breakfast burritos. One bacon and one chorizo. They were super good and flavorful. They even came with a side of beans that were also delicious. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Breakfast Burritos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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TL;DR/ summary: from my experience of brunch, I like this place. Fair price and good food. Service is slightly on the slower side but it's not as bad as other reviewers make it out to be. Also disclaimer: I forgot to write a review shortly after my visit so I'm going off low resolution memory. The core impression I had was, this place is pretty good and I'd come here again A new-ish local brunch and dinner joint. I live nearby and have been curious about trying this place out as it used to be a Mediterranean(?) place called Alladins for many many years. The hours are a little funky so I always seem to miss them when I want to go out for food, so that's one call out. I think the hours are healthy for the staff and owners but it's different and slightly inconvenient as a customer. That's just a random thought. Anyways, check their hours before you go. Before I went, I read many reviews and a lot of them had great experiences. There were also recurring negative or lukewarm reviews they shared the common theme of slow or absence of service and things not being flavorful or wow enough. I kept that in mind and went there not being super hungry so any delays wouldn't bother me. The service wasn't instant or as fast as I would like. Seems like there are some teenagers or younger staff (maybe family?) that aren't quite as fast for what you expect in the restaurant industry or have solidified roles, so they hang out in the front. Some other staff also primarily speak Spanish and bus tables. Only 1 or 2 servers I think are veterans and at the level you expect. So I'm guessing the less than enthusiastic reviewers were probably upset that service was slow despite looking so overly staffed yet empty, when in reality it's maybe 1-2 servers max who handle everything. The wait from being seated to getting my order in was a little longer than I expected but I wasn't in a rush. If you are in a rush or need a quick bite, probably don't go to a brunch place/ places that are usually more relaxed. I will dock half a star though. I want to be empathic for the newer staff or kids working there but I didn't see any signage for asking for patience and explaining the circumstances. From a customers perspective, especially one without restaurant knowledge, the service speed does not feel great and this is a business where speed is important. Maybe this will get better with time, it is a newish small restaurant. Let's talk about the food. You can choose your bread if your order comes with it, and the bread felt fresh and quality to me. I very much enjoyed it along with the jam it came with which I believe is house made. It's not thick and sweet, it's more runny and light which maybe some Americans aren't used to and dislike. I thought it was nice. We got a steak, country fried steak, and side of pancakes. I felt both steaks were pretty good. White sauce was really good for my country fried steak. Hash browns were very crispy, eggs cooked correctly, pancake was good, steak correctly cooked and lightly seasoned. The regular steak isn't amazing but okay enough for me. I'm generally very critical of steaks and have strong preferences in how they're prepared, so an okay is actually a good thing. Overall, I thought every thing was average or above average in flavor. I'm not sure why some people have low reviews based on the food. Perhaps their expectations are really high but for diner/ casual brunch, I thought this was good. Price I felt was fair. It's not expensive nor is it cheap/ amazing value. It's within expectations. The chef/ owner will also come out and talk to each table which I thought was both nice and a little awkward. He thanked us for coming and asked us how our food was and if we needed anything changed or cooked differently. I thought that showed heart and consideration, and it was cool, but also I felt like I was put on the spot a little and I wasn't ready for that type of interaction. It's a little polarizing of a choice. I'm more toward the introverted spectrum where I prefer my servers asking and checking up on me less so that's my take. I think this place deserves a solid 4 or 4.5 stars. I'm putting a 4 for now as I do think the service and efficiency could pick up a bit and perhaps the portion size or menu could be enhanced a little. I'll go again to try other dishes and after a refresh of the experience and if I'm impressed again by the food, I'll update to 5 stars. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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My family and I decided to have my birthday brunch at Marlo's. I had this place bookmarked for a good minute and thought today would be the perfect day to try. We were accommodated quickly, I was pleasantly surprised how large the dining space was. Customer service was great! The owners are hands on, working on the floor and taking care of their customers. I love and appreciate when the owners do that because not only does it show dedication but also that they care. I ordered the French toast plate, and it came with eggs, sausage and bacon. I also had the cafe de olla (iced) it was perfect! It had a sweet taste, and it was not overbearing. My son ordered the steak and eggs plate, he enjoyed it as well. My family was happy with their food and customer service. The owner, Marko stopped by our table to check on us and thanked us for stopping by. I recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, excellent customer service and reasonable prices. read more

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This seems to be a newer location so I came into give it a try. Nice little brunch spot, you enter and seat yourself. They were a little short staffed so we had to flag down someone to place an order. In terms of the food I tried out these items. Cafe De Olla - It's good, they don't add creamer but it is sweet. It's definitely on the sweeter side for my liking but I assume you can ask them to adjust that to you're liking. Nice flavors though. (3.5/5) Biscuits and Gravy - A classic biscuits and gravy. It was delicious, creamy and packed with flavors. Eggs were simple and runny (I got sunny side up) and hash brown was cooked well. I liked it. (4.5/5) French Toast Platter - It's not too often where you can get french toast as a full combo and this place has it. Came with eggs cooked however you like and bacon or sausage which we choose bacon. French toast was good and satisfying. (4.5/5) Overall, this is a solid brunch place. It's not like the best food you'll have in the world but it's a nice reasonably priced Mexican fusion brunch spot here in the corner of Temple City/ El Monte. It wasn't too busy on a Saturday so I was able to walk in around 10:30 am with plenty of seats, a total plus for brunch since it's always crowded. Also they don't automatically or even have tip option to add here when you pay, they just have a tip jar/venmo as tip which I really liked. Parking - They have their own lot so easy to find. read more

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The food was delicious. The flavors were intense and well placed. We had the red chilaquiles, nopales breakfast and the diced steak with tomato's and bell peppers. Really good. They didn't have decaf coffee though! Otherwise a wonderful experience. read more

My friend and I had a great time at Marko's. We enjoyed their breakfast and pancakes. Good lattes as well. Highly recommended :) read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Nice breakfast place. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

First time here and was greeted by the owner and his wife. Hes the cook and shes a server. We decided to come here on Valentine's Day for dinner and the atmosphere felt a lil like im at home. Theres a lot of tables inside. We both got the ribeye which comes with carrots, asparagus, mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. The steak was perfectly cooked in the beginning but as we got to the middle to end of the steak it was a lil more cooked than what we like but it was still tasty. The wife came to check on us multiple times. We would come back to try their breakfast read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Ribeye for Valentine's Day and non alcoholic sangria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

Positives-Friendly greeting and Sat quickly. Was clean and received service in a timely manner. Waitresses polite and attentive food was tasty Negatives- Street parking making it a little harder than normal. No water brought to table. Breakfast comes with one slice of toast. no check given of order. omelette add bacon with a coffee $30.33 read more

I saw the perfect 5 star ratings and expected this place to be great. However it was just ok to me. It seems like a place where there any many regulars and patrons that the owner knows. I got a chili cheese omelette and got to try the chicken fried steak (beef). I thought they both were just ok tasting to me. There's no wow factor for me and I've had better elsewhere. The food took a really long time to come out so just be aware if you're in a rush. The servers apologized to us multiple times that the food was taking so long. Customer service was very friendly and you can tell they appreciate every single customer. However, the food just isn't it for me. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Chili Cheese Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

Nice family restaurant with ample parking in the back. Really enjoyed the warm welcome from the owner Marko and like the cute diner vibe with some nice homey and trendy touches. Food was good! Their Cafe de Olla was prolly one of the best I've had, and highly recommend it. Of course it is sweet, as with all cafe de olla, but the balance was well done. The Rib Eye Picado was tender and flavorful and a filling meal. We also tried their Chili Omelette which was solid. Good spot to try if in the area. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Ribeye Picado and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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Very clean and nice hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant that has mastered both Mexicana and Americana food. The steak and eggs were perfect. The steak was a ribeye seared and cooked perfectly. Portions are good size. Huevos Rancheros had great flavor. My son who is a picky eater asked if he could have a special order of rice, beans, hashbrowns, and bacon, and the amazing waitress said, "absolutely!" He had the best of both worlds! A few things that our family really enjoyed. The restaurant is obviously very faith-based and we LOVED it! They gave him a cup that said, "Praise the Lord & Pass the coffee." We thought it was the best thing ever! We drove from Hollywood to Arcadia for breakfast and the drive was well worth it! read more

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We accidentally came here on a Wednesday and were surprised with free pancakes! We ordered a breakfast burrito and an omelette -- both were really good, but what totally surprised us was how fluffy the pancake was! The owner even came out and greeted everyone! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

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First time having breakfast there. Truly a hidden gem. Must try the Huevos Rancheros. read more

Pretty good and the price was reasonable, the club sandwich itself was pretty big that I had to take some to go. Service was phenomenal I went we two other friends and the server was extremely patient with us and super sweet. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Club Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

The people there are nice but it took like 1 hour to get food. And it is essentially something like.. you can make it at home and it would taste better. I dont know why it has so many stars on reviews. Most of people eating there seem to be family friends of owner. read more

Our first visit to this restaurant based from the good reviews on Yelps. It was rather good experience there, the waitress was super friendly. My husband ordered Chorizo & Eggs, our first try and it was pretty good. Whereas I ordered the Steak and Egg recommended by a customer seating next to our table. The beef was tender and well marinated and served with two eggs any style and my favorite hash brown!!! Overall, we had a good time there!! read more

Was in the area craving a breakfast burrito and decided to give this spot a try after checking Yelp -- so glad I did! The server was super friendly and welcoming. I noticed they had Café de Olla (which I'd never tried before) and she generously offered me a sample -- so good! I ordered the veggie burrito, and it was delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and the salsa on the side was great too. Yes, it was a busy Saturday morning and the burrito took about 20 minutes, but totally worth the wait. Time passed quickly since I was handling work errands anyway. read more

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This place looked cute from the outside so we decided to try it, but I'm kind of regretting that we just didn't go to McDonald's instead. When we walked in, it took them a long time to greet us and when someone finally did they said go sit anywhere . However, there was no clean tables really so we sat at the cleanest table, which just had a couple of water cups on it. They didn't give us menus or silverware or drinks. I went ahead and took it upon myself to find the menus and silverware. It was also really dark in there like a bar would be it was kind of weird... After about 25 minutes a server finally came over and took our order, but it was probably another 15 to 20 minutes before we got any drinks . I thought about walking out several times. They brought everything out staggered. They first brought me my coffee and then they brought our next guest a soda, and then a little bit after that they brought the next guest their water so it was kind of weird that we were all not able to enjoy our drinks at the same time. Similarly, the food came out a little while later and one person had their burrito first and about five minutes later I had my meal . I think the worst part about this whole experience is that the food wasn't even worth it The French toast was made out of like bolillo bread it was weird lol. The eggs, bacon and burrito that we got were literally just your average subpar breakfast diner food. We had to flag down the waiter every single time we needed something like a refill. In total, it took us about an hour and a half from the point we walked into when we paid to have this whole experience and it was the worst way I could've spent an hour and a half on a Saturday lol. I would give it zero stars but the cafe de olla was actually super good so one star. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - French Toast and Breakfast Burritos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

We tried this little gem last week for lunch. What a find!! The ribeye sandwich was so tender and perfectly seasoned. And HUGE on a tasty roll. My grandperson had a burger and loved it. We can't wait to try breakfast which is served all day. read more

Looking for somewhere new for brunch we came across Marko's here on Yelp. Once we arrived we realized that we had driven by this restaurant many times and never really noticed it (the signage is subtle). Unlike other reviewers, we received very good service. We agree, it appears that much of the staff is related, but they were all working well together when we were there. It was a little odd, however, towards the end of our visit to have several of them sit down with other guests/family at the large table in the center of the room. The food that we ordered came out in a fair amount of time and was hot. The one special order came out exactly as we'd hoped. This might have been our first visit to Marko's, but it definitely will not be the last. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Interior decorated for Easter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California

Came in after a meeting with some friends. The location was pretty packed we waited a good 30-45 minutes to be seated because our group was pretty big. The owner didn't miss a beat and greeted us with a smile. Once seated it did take a good minute for someone to take our order because they were short staffed. The location was very homelike. The food: I had the chilaquiles verdes and they were delicious!! The green salsa was very tasty, the beans were also delicious. The combination omelette was also good only thing missing from the omelette was more vegetables but the flavor was there! Since we had a larger group we did not all get served at the same time but we did get complimentary pancakes. Ambiance: we felt like we were eating with family the staff was friendly. Thank you again Marko for being kind to our group. Hasta la próxima. read more

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I tried really hard to like this place, but the staff is absolutely incompetent, that it's alarming how they're even allowed to work here. I've been here 3 times, only came back because the manager was nice and it's close by to us and I'm vegan, and they have a soyrizo burrito that can be made without egg and cheese to be vegan. But 2 out of 3 times I have been here, they have messed up my order. Yesterday they messed up my order TWICE. Yesterday I called and asked for a soyrizo burrito with no egg or cheese for pick up, and they messed it up TWICE. The girl who took my order over the phone even read my order out loud before we hung up, and I told her I'm vegan, and STILL got it wrong. When my boyfriend went to pick it up, it was chorizo with egg, and we didn't find out till I bit into it. Thank god I'm not allergic. So I called and asked for a refund, since I decided this is the last time I'm coming here. But the other woman who answered the phone said I can get a refund and they'd make me a new one. Again, I told her soyrizo with no egg burrito and my boyfriend went to pick it up. When he came back, we opened it and it was hash browns and veggies, NO soyrizo. The first time we came here, they gave me a chorizo with egg burrito, but I attributed it to being a mistake. But the fact that I have been here 3 times, and they have messed up my order 3x, twice in one day, is beyond alarming and begs me to question, who are they hiring, do they know how to read and write? I do not recommend this place if you have allergies or special diets. The owner needs to hire new staff that don't constantly mess up orders. It's ridiculous. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - They messed up my order TWICE. Gave me only a veggie burrito with no soyrizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temple City, California