I can't believe I've lived here for so long, driven by countless times, and never stopped in. I'm so glad I finally did! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and welcoming. The food came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. We ordered the chilaquiles and the machaca. The chilaquiles were definitely my favorite, while my husband really enjoyed the machaca. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. The service started off okay, but things went downhill when our food arrived. When we pointed out that we had ordered regular fries, the waitress insisted they didn't even carry regular fries and said she had heard us order home-style fries, even though she had acknowledged our order twice when we placed it. That was frustrating. My husband also ordered a T-bone steak but was served a sirloin instead. As for my meal, I ordered the special omelet, and it was nothing special. It lacked flavor, and the cheese didn't complement the dish. The home-style potatoes were simply sliced potatoes that were overly greasy and dripping with oil. Overall, it was a very disappointing dining experience. I hope the restaurant pays closer attention to order accuracy, food quality, and the details that make for good customer service. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I don't plan on returning. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

This is a classic old school diner with plenty of parking right in front. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and was seated right away in the first booth near the entrance. It seems to be a popular spot with the older crowd, and the menu offers a nice mix of Mexican American dishes along with traditional American breakfast favorites. I ordered the asada chilaquiles verdes with over easy eggs, and my little one had the kids' French toast. The food was really good overall. The green sauce was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the French toast was delicious. The only downside was that the carne asada had a slightly off taste, which took away from an otherwise enjoyable meal. My biggest surprise was the price. For an old school diner, I found it to be on the expensive side. The café de olla was $6.99, my son's orange juice was over $5, and even the small add-ons were priced higher than expected. Breakfast for just the two of us came to about $60 with tip. I'm usually used to spending about half that amount for myself and my 3 year old. Overall, the breakfast was tasty, and I enjoyed the food. If price isn't a concern, it's worth checking out, but the cost would probably make me think twice before coming back regularly.. read more

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Food was amazing! The green chilaquiles were delicious flavorful. Coffee was strong as well.

Chilaquiles seem like they are made with the tortilla chips and they ripped easily. The sauces were BAD. I got carne asada did not taste authentic. Also, cafe de olla taste like clavos-very bitter. I will not be back. My daughter's Mickey pancake was so dry. Almost like if they had it frozen and just put it to warm up. No kidding. read more

highly recommend this place , food was delicious & service was great. The chilaquiles , French toast & posole are a must try . read more

Olguita's Cocina - Half & half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Our first time visiting this little hole-in-the-wall spot, and we're so glad we did! We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. We started with chips and salsa, and that salsa was delicious! The server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the green chilaquiles, one with asada the other with chicken and they were so flavorful and delicious! We also tried the café de olla, fresh orange juice, and an agua fresca, which was so refreshing. The restaurant is definitely far from fancy, but don't let that fool you -- the service, food, and drinks are top-tier! We'll definitely be back to try more of their dishes. Supporting these little local gems is always worth it! read more

Olguita's Cocina - Agua Fresca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Today my husband and I stopped by to try this place and he tried the Chile Verde with rice and beans and I tried cocido. The Chile Verde was very salty and we told them to take it away and he chose chorizo and that was OK but he didn't even finish it all The Cocio meat was too tough, and the soup flavor was not great I was so sad. I ordered a chili at the burrito to go and it was very greasy. I'm so sorry and I'm so sad for this place. read more

Had to come to my favorite diner in LA once again for my menudo fix! But not without a side order of Pata !!!! Love that this is an option as a lot of places here in LA offer menudo but not with Pata! Great service from everyone like always! Owner Chef Jorge came to check on us and make sure we were 100% satisfied!These are the details that keep us coming back time after time! read more

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Food is really good. Definitely recommend. Will be back again soon. The Mazapan pancakes are extremely delicious. Will return to try churro and banana split pancakes. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Mazapan pancakes. Extremely delicious. Will definitely be back. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Came in on a Saturday morning with my family for brunch and we were starving. Not busy at all so we immediately ordered our food and drinks. Three occupied tables including us with only one waitress. We weren't worried about it at that time but then it got really busy. It took a long time for us to receive our drinks. Even longer to get our food. Our kids received their food after us. They forgot a few things. The waffles were missing strawberries and we requested sour cream and other things. My wife had to get up a few times to service. Finally got to relax and enjoy our food. We both got chilaquiles and they were really good. High quality steak and decent sized chips. The sauce is pretty good. My kids shared waffles and spaghetti. They devoured their food and had no complaints. It was a hot day and it was warm inside. Eventually more staff showed up to help but we were already done. The aesthetics can use an upgrade as can their AC system. Not sure we will return. read more

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I love the menudo!!! It's perfect The staff is very nice too My daughter loves the vegetable omelette read more

I would give Olguita's Cocoa a 5/10 overall. The café de olla was actually really good, and the server was very friendly and welcoming, which I appreciated. However, the food could definitely improve. The beans were cold, and the chilaquiles were just okay and not served hot. I also had to add extra chili for flavor, and they don't offer jalapeños upon request. The place has potential, but I think they really need to step up the aesthetics and overall presentation. If you want authentic go to Senior G on Whittier and Rosemead ask for Lorena or Carlos. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Chilaquiles and beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Back Again -- And Olguitas Did NOT Disappoint! Yep, I'm back. If you read my last review, you already know I'm a fan -- and this visit only confirmed it. Came back to try the Huevos con Machaca and wow, Olguitas continues to deliver in a big way. The plate was loaded -- scrambled eggs with shredded beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, refried beans, and hash browns all piled onto that same generously sized oval plate. Did I finish it? Absolutely not. Took the rest home and it was just as good later! The café de olla was -- served in a beautiful hand-painted Mexican clay mug, rich and perfectly sweetened. That alone is worth the trip. One thing I also love about this place that I didn't mention before -- it's peaceful and quiet. I was able to sit down with no wait, have an actual conversation without shouting over noise. That's harder to find than you'd think! Olguitas Cocina has officially become a regular spot for me. If you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for? Go. Now. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Machaca Con Huevos (Eggs) and Cafe de Olla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I normally don't leave reviews, but this experience really needs to be shared. We recently visited this restaurant for the first time and were shocked to see they had a food grade of 60 -- which already raised concerns before we even ordered. We should have walked right out but we did not and unfortunately, things only got worse from there. The restaurant itself did not look sanitized at all, which made the situation even more concerning. The beans I was served were clearly spoiled. They did offer to bring me another plate, but after tasting that, there was no way I was going to eat anything else from the kitchen. My husband's bacon was just as bad -- it didn't even smell like bacon and had a very off, unpleasant odor that completely grossed him out. By the time they brought out the bacon and sausage, my husband had already finished eating. They did remove my plate from the bill, but what was most disappointing was the lack of care from staff. There was no apology and no effort to ask how they could make things right or improve the situation. Overall, this was a really unpleasant experience, and we will not be returning. read more

Mazapán pancakes and birria chilaquiles SO delicious! Everything was full of flavor and made perfectly. The customer service was honestly one of the best parts so genuine, kind, and welcoming. We let her know it was our first time and she took the time to give recommendations and even share a little about the business, which made the whole experience feel so personal. The pancakes were hands down some of the best I've ever had soft, flavorful, and just different in the best way. The whole place had such a cozy, homey vibe. It's not about being modern or flashy, it's the kind of spot that feels real and comfortable. It actually reminded me of the places I used to go to as a kid with my family and grandparents, which made it feel extra special and a little emotional. I can't believe we live so close and are just now finding this spot. We'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu! read more

We stopped by yesterday and were so pleasantly surprised! The location shows up as Chef's Coffee Shop, but the star is Olguita's Cocina! We sat outside on their small tables because we had our fur baby with us, but the service was still outstanding. They were so nice and welcoming. And the food! AMAZING. I personally had the mushroom and Swiss cheese omelette with sourdough toast and it was so delicious. The avocado on top was perfect. I also got their cafe de olla and it was served in a beautiful Mexican clay mug. I loved it. I was so happy we decided to try it out and can't wait to go again. Thank you for a great breakfast! read more

two stars because the service and atmosphere were good, but the food was unfortunately not what i expected. i couldn't taste any chile in the chile colorado or the chile verde plates, although the meat was tender and cooked well the seasoning of their salsas is not for me. chilaquiles were ok. overall, nothing here is spicy or seasoned which is what caught me off guard. they seem busy so maybe other things on the menu are good, maybe it's just the mexican style dishes that are a miss. read more

Great huevos rancheros and service. Was gonna go to Norms and pass it because of their high prices.

The only words that I have for this place is BOMB! Definitely recommend this place great environment as well!

I've wanted to check this spot out for a long time, since I live so close, and today was the day! It took 25 minutes to even put our order in, and over 1 hour since sitting down - and still no food. The chips and salsa and cafe de olla are really good though ... Service and wait time? Definitely not. They are desperately understaffed, and restaurant is outdated and in need of many repairs. After a long while, about 1 hour and 25 minutes, our food finally arrived. The portions are large, however everything is very greasy and salty. I cannot recommend this spot. Prices are high and food mediocre. read more

I came because I saw the Yelp reviews. But, it turns out that this business is the same as the one before, but they only changed the name. I didn't like the food there before and was about to walk out, but one of the server's was very nice and I felt bad to just walk out. The first thing I realized is that it was very hot in there. They have no A/C and the fans were the only thing that were on. As I said, I felt bad walking out, but I should have! We all began to order. I ordered this waffle with whipped cream and fried bananas. To my surprise, the bananas were not fried. One of the ladies argued with me that it did not say that in the menu. After looking at the menu, she realized it was there. She said she would talk to the cook and ask if he would fry them. She came back and wanted to take the bananas that were covered with whipped cream and fry them. I asked, "Can you just bring me a few fried bananas?" She hesitated, but did. I thought I would not be charged for their mistake, but I was charged $1 for about 1/4 of a banana. I didn't argue. Toward the end of the meal, I began to feel stomach cramps. I ignored them. We left. The cramps got worse. The food made me really sick! I wasn't the only one. My nephew who also ordered the same thing later told me that he got sick as well, but his came after he got home. As for me, I do not recommend this place, but as I always say, you might want to try for yourself because your experience might be different. read more

This place is just incredible! We came back the next day on 4-6-25 with different people to see the wonderful food and staff. We arrived around 12:30pm after church and got good parking again. I ordered the Hot Links and Eggs with home fries and sourdough toast. The rule that I have when it comes to Hot Links on a menu is rare, but if you are going to have them, they better be good. The Hot Links were the best that I have ever had at a cafe/restaurant for breakfast. They were nice and thick and cooked perfectly. Everything else was just as good. It is a very nice and warm atmosphere with live music playing and able to watch the Dodger game on tv depending on where you sit. The staff are just great people, warm and friendly and make you feel welcome at their place. We love coming here. Our server was Jorge C. and he is great, provides excellent service and knowledge about the dishes on the menu. You will not be disappointed at all!! read more

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Great relaxing environment for family ,nice coziness, not too busy, service is great hostess on top of her game, everyone had different plates everyone said their food is delicious, great place to enjoy food and get away. read more

First time coming, the old feel restaurant says Chef's Coffee Shop but as you enter you see a sign on the door, "Olguita's Cocina." I ordered the French toast stack with egg whites and 2 very thin slices of bacon is what I got for $25. The food was okay, nothing impressive or unique. I may have ordered the wrong item there but I will not be returning for a plate that said, $18.00 but due to egg whites, i ended up paying $25. That feels like a little and too and it didn't even include a cup of coffee or even an offer of water. Service was okay. Nothing worth bragging about, unfortunately. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

First time here after seeing so many raves on social media, and the presentation of the food looked really inviting. I will say the flavor was good but will I recommend it to others? - not as my first choice. Previously known as Chef's Coffee Shop and going through a rebrand to Olguita's Cocina. It was fairly busy as we got there around noon on a Sunday. They had 2 workers: A server/cashier which was extremely lovely, she gave 20/10 service, and a gentlemen that was doing both bussing and serving, also a very sweet man 20/10, and both very attentive even through the chaos. My first red flag coming in was the lady behind the counter watching these two workers while she fiddled with the coffee maker, pack of napkins, and kinda wiped the counters but offered no other help. She gave off the feel of either the owner or management role as she was wayyy too lax, dressed and spoke more casual to the workers and guests. A line was forming behind us when we walked in and she just stared, didn't greet, didn't offer to find people a seat, nothing. We sat at the counter since there were empty seats and we sat there waiting for a menu while the lady behind the counter walked past us at least 4 times without a word, but did eventually offer coffee. The cashier freed up about 15 minutes after we sat down and offered us a menu, but given the crowd it did take about 20-25 minutes to get our order in by the same cashier - mind you the other lady was still behind the counter, didn't even ask if we were ready or had questions while we sat there with closed menus. Coming from a food service/customer service history, I've seen owners and managers jump in the back and cook, wipe down tables, help with dishes, help in every way bc they recognize the value of their guests. If this lady was part of management, that wasn't shown here. Got our chilaquiles dish which looked great but our orders got mixed up and were missing items. We didn't make a fuss we understood our plates were very similar and just ate what we got. Coffee was mid, kinda tasted watered down. Overall for two people we payed a little over $60...servings/ taste were a decent but not worth the pricing in my opinion. read more

I was so excited to try this place out but once we got our food that excitement went out the door. I ordered carne asada, eggs and hash browns with toast. The carne asada was overly seasoned and the toast tasted stale and dry. My mom ordered some pancakes and they brought to her with a side of syrup with a fly in it my husband said the green chilaquiles were good. He also ordered a cup of cafe de olla that unfortunately tasted like old burnt coffee...I really wanted to love this place but I would never go back based on this experience. I gave it two stars because the waitress was a sweet heart. read more

My mom and I came across this place on a Saturday morning while it was raining. We ordered coffee And menudo. Out Waitress was friendly and helpful. All the toppings for the menudo came out while we sipped on our coffee and waited for the hot menudo that came out shortly after. Everything was exceptionally delicious and full of flavor. We can't wait to come back now that we found our go-to menudo spot! read more

Olguita's Cocina - Menudo Large - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Food was great! Gives me that home cook meal feel that I love! Service was top notch and manager came and talked to us a bit. It was a great experience and we'll be back soon. read more

I'm so sad because I love supporting small businesses but yikes for being in the business for 25 years this place does not know how to run a restaurant. We walked in and weren't greeted so we stood there for a while until an older man/bus boy cleaned a table and pointed to a booth. The waitress seemed all over the place she was charging people, taking orders, running to the back, and the older man/bus boy came to grab our drink order. It took almost 30 minutes for the waitress to take our order. We finally ordered and I kid you not it took well over an hour for our food to come. We didn't even get everything at once we got one dish then 20 minutes later another dish then 5 minutes later another dish. Another table even walked out because of how poor the service was. I truly felt bad because I thought they're understaffed, but nope a younger guy who was a server randomly came out from the back and so did another one who knew how to charge & serve people. The owner and manager definitely needs to step up and support his staff better. The food was okay honesty I was a bit disappointed to find out my refried beans were just canned beans. The tortillas hechas a mano were good and menudo too. My lengua con nopales wasn't great at all neither was the birria dip, they were both flavorless and soggy. read more

Olguita's is my family's go-to Sunday brunch spot!! They've got the perfect combo of Mexican/America breakfast and lunch options. Honestly at this point, I've had too many dishes to list them all but everything is on point! I wanna shout out the hashbrowns specifically though, they're cooked to perfection. The hot links and eggs are bomb, the chile relleno omelet is one of my faves, andddd the owner, Jorge, makes a Calabasita dish for lent that's vegetarian.... Woah. Also the environment in the restaurant is very relaxed and familiar, all the servers are super sweet and attentive and the owner and chef will sometimes come out to check on customers. :-))) super yummy family owned LA restaurant that I recommend to all my friends who ask for food recs! I wish I had pics of the food but we always eat it too fast! LOL read more

This place is a hidden gem. The restaurant has a calm diner vibe. The food is authentic and delicious! We ordered the menudo-pozole and the birria omelette. It was well served and very good. The staff is and very friendly and attentive. They have a kids menu too. We will definitely be returning and becoming regular customers. read more

Olguita's Cocina - Birria Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Food is good for the price, but the service was really lacking We were seated and ordered water and coffee .. the water was brought out fast enough but the coffee was forgotten about. Waited at least another 20-25 minutes to have our order taken and the food took at least another 40 minutes. Another table that ordered right before us got up and left and we were about to ask well when they promised to fire our food next. It finally arrived and was good enough, but it would have tasted better if we were taken care of beforehand. It's understandable to be busy and to have to wait, that's life! But the wait was well beyond a normal wait time even for a busy restaurant and the server did not inform us of this. A simple acknowledgment of the wait time would have gone a long way. It looks like they're understaffed and the staff working are overwhelmed, which fault lies with ownership. Please do right by your employees and hire more staff! read more

We were heading to Rose Hills to drop off flowers for family and wanted to grab breakfast. We found.Olguita's on yelp. My friend requested breakfast at an old-school diner, type place and this place was perfect. Just a note that the exterior signage does not have the name of the restaurant. The yellow sign says Chefs, coffee shop. There's plenty of parking in their lot and the breakfast menu has an abundant selection of options. I had the corn beef hash and eggs, which was crispy and caramelized, just the way I like it. My partner ordered hot links which was also good but the side of biscuits and gravy wasn't good. I'm actually surprised how many people wrote in their reviews that it was good when it was probably one of the least favorite ones I've had.. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable and I'd recommend go back again. read more

Good food, great service, my dad has been coming here for years !!! Chefs has a great support system!!!

Came here today. Ordered me ice. After waiting 45 minutes I left. No coffee refills no anything. I was going to pay but cashier said coffee was on the house. read more

Bad food, order a California omelette and it was salty, very watery, and had potatoes on the side and they were cold and had no flavor at all!! And very Expensive it was just my dad and me eating and it came out 60 dollars on simple plates read more

Talk about a hidden gem. This family owned restaurant is getting back in their feet and are doing great. A little patience goes a long way and is worth the wait. We ordered the red and green chilaquiles plate, menudo bowls, and kids plates. 7 of us ate for my mother's birthday, and it was delicious. The food was plated just as shown in the pictures. Menudo was bomb, hit the spot! They even catered to my mom's request for more homeny . Just an FYI, yes the name of the restaurant on the outside doesn't match the name of Olguita. But don't get confused, this is definitely the spot. Will definitely be returning. read more

Waitress took our order right away but we waited an hour for our food. Chilaquiles were far too salty. Wrong orders were given. People sitting next to us left because they had not taken their order for half an hour. read more

The best chilaquiles in town , I was just there this morning with my hubby and we both enjoyed the food the horchata is top notch very fast service we got our food fast the waitress Rachel super sweet super welcoming thank you guys for your service will definitely be back read more