Amazing home made food! The daughter & Mother duo are so sweet and provided the best service for me and my party. The ambiance is very cute and cozy, this was super helpful since we ordered a caldo de pollo and a caldo the res for a cold night! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I love Olivia's our favorite is the mole de Pollo and the Pozole which is served everyday not just on weekends. Service is excellent, Olivia and her daughters make you feel like you are at home. The ambiance is cute black and white decor for the tables, they upgraded since the last time we were here. read more

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Nice place. There's a patio area, so our pup was able to hang out with us. Have patience, because it's small, so there's not a big staff. They were super friendly, so it's nice. Then soups were huge and loaded with meat. Chile relleno was loaded with melty cheese. Looks like a house, so keep your eyes open. read more

Olivias Cafe - Caldo De Res - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Ok first of all what happened to servers hospitality?? We never once got asked if everything was ok and if we needed more drinks or not I had to myself get out of my chair and go ask them for what I needed. The false advertising on popular also is very disappointing specially when your craving an actual popusa this place does not sell popusas those are two tortillas forced to stay together might as well call them corn quesadillas with meat!! I have uploaded pictures on what the popusas look like where you can clearly see the tortillas being pressed on the sides for them to stay together to look like a popusa. Also how does this place expect their customers to tip if you don't show great service!! read more

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2nd time we went to this restaurant. First time, food was very good. This time we decided to go back for Mother's Day. Maybe waited ten minutes for a table. But that's where the good story ends. We got our drinks, chips and salsa...and that's all we ever got after over one and a half hours of waiting. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks or chips while we waited. We finally decided to pay for just the drinks and go find another restaurant. I'm sure the food would have been good if we ever got it. They said they had a lot of take out orders but it seems they prioritize filling take out before dine in customers so heads up. Maybe do take out instead of dining in. read more

Had the papas and eggs and there Salas is really tasty service is amazing and will come back.

On our way up the coast, we stopped at Olivia's Café & Restaurant.  I ordered the chilaquiles, and my husband ordered the machaca.  Their corn tortillas are homemade and delicious!  Their salsa is also very good.  I loved my chilaquiles.  They are definitely in my top three all-time favorite chilaquiles.  It was a delicious breakfast!  Make sure to stop here if you are in the area! read more

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if i could give them 0 stars i would! i was there today have never tried it, waited about 10 minutes for server to take our order. then nothing for another 30 minutes finally got my sons food another 15 min went by by this time it had been 45 minutes!! i was done went to the front and asked for the ticket to pay i said cancel my order. they did not apologize one single time! and there was only one more person there when we got there so NO they were not super bussy! the WORST restaurant in Watsonville for sure! read more

Can't believe I have never tried this place before! Went here for dinner on a Saturday night, and was pleasantly surprised. It was empty when we arrived, and the staff were all in the back. Initially, it was hard to get their attention, but the service was very good after that. Very attentive and helpful! We were greeted with chips and salsa, the salsa was spicy but it was good. For food, we ordered their chile relleno and camarones al mojo de ajo. Both came with rice, beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We got corn and flour tortillas which were handmade. Everything was delicious! Very good spot, and definitely recommend! read more

Olivias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

Service was slow even though there were only a couple of customers. Lengua taco was plain with a gamey taste. Menudo was like eating beef tripe soup, always thought hominy was part of menudo not an extra. My wife got carne asada and only ate half. Don't recommend this place, plenty of better choices in Watsonville read more

Olivias Cafe - Menudo with no hominy - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

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La comida estaba muy buena, hecha con amor y muy buen servicio al cliente 10/10, sigan con el buen trabajo, la mejor comida mexicana de la ciudad read more

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Every time I go with my family we get some great service. Food is phenomenal, Doña Oliva is so welcoming.

Didn't get service or acknowledgment when I came in, assuming because I'm white. A Mexican man came in after me and got taken care of right away. I had been there longer waiting and it was like I didn't exist. I felt unwelcome and left. read more

Enchiladas were awesome! And the beans & rice fresh, awesome customer service. Recommend if you're in the Watsonville area it's the spot for authentic Mexican food. read more

Great authentic Mexican food. Prompt friendly service. The dining area is lined with the owners family photos which is very nostalgic . It felt like we were eating authentic food in a family member's home. We will definitely be back. read more

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Caldo de pollo (chicken soup) is what I needed to treat a bad cold, and Olivia's may have the best in the area. Served by a beautiful and charming young lady who might be the owner's daughter, the soup came loaded with two huge chicken legs and fresh vegetables. Homemade tortillas and a side of rice accompanied. Seats by the windows provide for panoramic views. read more

The food was not good at all. the chilaquiles were super soggy and the server took long to bring what we had asked for. Service was not good at all. The pancakes were burnt and not good. i should have took a picture before leaving. would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Restaurant looks nice inside. The staff was really friendly. I got a burrito but the food could have been better.

Great food and service. The women here are great, friendly, attentive, polite and get the orders correct with a positive attitude.

They should have at least one person who speaks English. They also need to accurately fill all orders, door dash deliveries, etc. With chips and sides that were charged for and you lose that money. read more

Bring cash, this place is incredible. We came here in the evening with a big party and the owner worked so hard to get us everything we wanted, the homemade tortillas alone are worth coming for, but the carne asada, shredded chicken, and flavorful salsa were also amazing. read more

Food service workers very authentic Mexican flavors ... I'm not usually go out to eat because the food sometimes it's not fresh and Olivia's had very good food read more

The best chicken Mole in the Bay Area...come rn tortillas are otherworldly ! This place is just incredible!

An excellent neighborhood cafe. The food is marvelous, menudo, chicken popusa, chicken sope, and the freshest most refreshing pico de gallo. Service was gratuitous, prompt, and attentive. The interior is, simple, clean and bright. Definitely a go-to location. read more

Olivias Cafe - Chicken sope - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, owners & food. Felt like authentic Mexican food made out of the kitchen. Will be coming back. I liked the pupusas, fajitas the most. read more

This place in Watsonville is so cozy food is delicious is very authentic Mexican food. Definitely coming back here such a clean place. They're very friendly and helpful. That tortillas are so delicious. read more

Ordered doordash for breakfast and the food was good! What I got & how it was: Camarones a la diabla: A good balance of spicy and sweet. Loved that you can choose what kind of beans you want! Jamaica: Refreshing and neither too sweet or watery like many others. Papusas: Super filling papusas that are larger than the avg. They didn't come with sauce or slaw, which I missed. All in all a solid option for breakfast. read more

Olivias Cafe - Camarones a la Diabla - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

Quaint little Cafe in a house adorned with old family photos and decor. Several tables nicely spaced apart indoors, a single table on the front balcony, and nice patio out front (but it was closed today when we visited). Came here for Saturday brunch and ordered... * Machaca -- Shredded beef scramble served with Spanish rice, beans and fresh homemade corn (or flour) tortillas. It was decent. * Mole de Pollo (Chicken mole) -- A leg and other chunks of chicken in a well balanced mole sauce. Also served with sides of Spanish rice, beans and fresh homemade corn (or flour) tortillas They did not have black beans (which we prefer), but you can get the pinto beans refried or whole. Our server did note that they do not use pork lard in their bean preparations. The best part of our meal had to be the steaming hot fresh corn tortillas... so good! They also bring out complimentary fried tortilla chips and a hot red salsa. Service was friendly and attentive, and this place has a really nice homey ambiance. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We ate out on the quaint porch and were helped by the original owner's granddaughter. My husband ordered the Molé and started crying. It tasted EXACTLY like the Molé his mother used to make, and she passed away years ago. The granddaughter brought her mother or grandmother out to speak with him when he was inquiring about what part of Mexico she learned to cook this, as we don't know where this recipe comes from, nor do we have it written down anywhere in the family. They were such a sweet family with amazing culinary skills and great service. We will be back soon, as we don't live in town. But we might have to make a special trip! read more

Olivias Cafe - Adorable front porch table, they accommodated our little pooch - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

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We were visiting the area and looking for a good Mexican style restaurant and we found Olivias ! This place is amazingly good ! Probably the best food we have had on our trip . The owner was so nice and the servers were so friendly. And the owner made us some homemade tortillas to go . Love , love this restaurant !!!! read more

Olivias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

Best Chile Relleno's in town! I love their red tomato sauce. Also a big fan of their popusas!

Food was awesome, service was great and it is located in an old victorian home. Had breakfast, chorizo and eggs, and it was great!

If not for the July 4th holiday and most places being closed we never would haves stumbled upon this gem of a Mexican restaurant. It was a bit of a drive but totally worth it. The place is a converted old house so it was really cool looking inside. Small and quant. The menu didn't have all of the endless combos and fajitas, just two pages of authentic goodness. The salsa was spicy and flavorful and the chips fresh and crispy. And the food! We had a delicious selection of burrito, tacos, and enchiladas (and fish for our non-meat eater). They were all scrumptious, generous, and memorable. Great, understated service was the cherry on top. Just a fantastic experience all around! read more

Olivias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Watsonville, California

Mexican in my opinion at its best. Truly tastes like home cooking. Not too spicy, filled with flavor, with a light touch. My fav in watsonville. Very nice service, seeming to be cooked to order. So far, chile rellenos and enchiladas!!! Great beans and freshly made corn tortillas. read more

Excellent service! Great Food! Great Hand Made tortillas and their Tongue tacos are amazing! read more

Best homemade tortillas ever. I grew up eating their pupusas and have followed this restaurant around through all their previous locations. The chili relleno is the best I've ever had. I am a lifelong fan on Olivias and now my children are as well. A loving family environment with wonderful home cooking. read more

Incredibly friendly staff and such good food. Big servings too. Best breakfast in town by far... we go whenever we are in the area.

We asked a brother and sister team at the coffee shop on 152 what they would recommend for a great lunch place. The synchronous answer was Olivia's. The brother said the food was authentic Mexican yet not heavy and the sister said the ambience was very sweet because the restaurant was in a private house! We shot over in four minutes from 152 and we were greeted by Angélica. Very upbeat & bright smile ends up she is Olivia's daughter! Angelica is the inspiration to move mom's restaurant from the Salinas area up to Watsonville in this really quaint building a few years ago. My wife is more of the Mexican food lover and I just go along for the ride so to speak. My wife had enchiladas and salad which she said was amazing. When Angelica said that the choice with my chili Verde was either flour tortillas which are not made on the premises OR corn tortillas which are made on the premises, although I prefer flour tortillas and have a dislike for corn tortillas - the fact that they make them there caught my attention. Restaurant made tortillas reminded me of my being in San Diego (Old town specifically) where the corn tortillas are made right on street side in front of a number of restaurants. Olivias supplies an abundance of corn tortillas which were out of this world! So tasty so fresh so unexpectedly fluffy!! Olivia herself deliver the food to our table. She is a very soft-spoken sweet person how are you could tell takes pride in her ownership. Wonderful surprise gem today and being referred to Olivia's. Looking forward to returning the very next time we are in Watsonville. Strongly recommend this place for anyone who either loves Mexican food or is on the border of liking it - border of liking people would probably be converted to loving it for sure. Thank you Olivia and Angelica! read more

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Best little restaurant for good food & service! we visited 1 once a month for breakfast and a drive from Fremont ca! The menudo is great with the lively homemade tortillas!!! read more

Such amazingly friendly staff. Food is great, I personally love their chile verde, shrimp pupusa & tacos de asada.