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    S & J Gran Cafe

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Green salsa chilaquiles
    Bella N.

    I was craving some crunchy chilaquiles, my son found this place and honestly we were beyond pleased with the service, environment and most importantly with the food. We were amazed of how delicious it was. Got some green salsa chilaquiles with rice, beans, eggs and carne asada, also got cafe de hoya and fried plantains for dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to take my boyfriend soon.

    Chilaquiles and huevos divorciados
    Bee G.

    When we first walked in the staff greeted us right away. We sat where we wanted to sit and felt like we were sitting at a dining room at my grandmas. The place is big and alot of seating. Surrounded by flowered trees. I ordered the cafe de olla and Huevos divorciados. The divorciados came in red sauce and green sauce accompanied by refried beans and homemade corn tortillas!!! The food was amazing. I told the server it felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. It's a hidden gem and we will be returning

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    Ludin J.

    I've been to the Garden Grove location multiple times and honestly, the last couple of times I was left deterred from going back as the food quality had started to lack. This new location is truly a breath of fresh air - the food quality is just the same, if not better than I remember it. This location is HUGE, with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Everything is new so everything is clean pretty. The wait staff is on point and definitely catering to you, I can anticipate that this might change as they become busier. I ordered the cafe de olla (a cinnamon infused coffee) to drink and was warned that it was on the sweeter side - I definitely agree that it was. I added some half and Half, which helped but it was still a little sweet for me. My husband got a pineapple and spinach which was super tasty; the spinach balanced out the tartness of the pineapple and was refreshing to the taste. I got my usually, the chilaquiles with grilled chicken and a side of beans. This was DELICIOUS - perfect in every bite. I hate when the tortilla chips get soggy from the sauce and these definitely didn't. The sauce was not spicy in my opinion and paired perfectly with the crispy chips. They had a great amount of sour cream and cheese. The grilled chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved it and was glad to taste these flavors again. My husband got the torta de chicken Milanesa and it was also perfect. The bread size has definitely decreased over the years but the flavor was there. Crispy breaded chicken, with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo - yummy. I am so glad they went back to their roots and hope the continue to keep this quality of food and service. I will be back!!!

    French toast with strawberries and bananas
    John D.

    This place is a beautiful little gem inside. The service is quick and super friendly. I had the carne chilaquiles and my daughter had the French toast. Both were delicious. Give this place a try. It will be worth it.

    This place was absolutely disgusting. I came in for breakfast and ordered the huevos rancheros, but it looked more like soup. The eggs were swimming in a watery sauce, the rice was completely mushy, and everything was pretty much inedible. I took one bite and couldn't eat any more, I felt sick. The waitress took the plate away after seeing it, but I was still charged full price. I wouldn't recommend eating here.

    Great prices Great food and awesome service- No rush to send you home. Clean and new location. My husband and I stop by for a late lunch and we had more than enough food.

    Chilaquiles: no onions and no sour cream

    Hubby and I went on a Friday morning and it was empty so we were a little apprehensive. But it became a private morning date reminiscent of our Mexico vacations. All the furniture was hand crafted wood art Service: We were created upon entry and immediately offered beverages. We asked questions about food choices and ultimately decided on their famous chilaquiles. We plan on coming back with the family! Food: We both got carne asada chilaquiles with a side of rice and beans to share. The steak the tender!!! The green chile sauce was perfect, a nice little kick. Cafe de Olla was perfect, no cream needed!

    Huevos Moltuleños
    Gerardo L.

    Wanted to give this place a try. City of Orange native " miss El Mariachi " ... anyways Had the Huevos Divorciados Red sauce is a little extra spicy We also tried the Huevos Tarasco "This was the best choice of the three we tried " And also had the Huevos Motuleños also very good. Plantains were a good touch. The Horchata is the best in town. Also had the Aqua Fresca de Fresa ( strawberry) ... Had the Cafe de la olla... Place is big with lots of seating. Forget our waiters name ... I did ask because I wanted to give him props. Forgot... Sorry Bro , but thanks for the great service. See you again on Saturday. Give this place a try, we did and " SOO GLAD WE DID ". You will too !! See you there !

    Cafe de olla (one sip and )
    Blanca A.

    First time here and we started of with Cafe de olla (delicious coffee ) and are awaiting for the carne asada chilaquiles

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    I used to frequent their Garden Grove location but moved to this area recently and SO happy to have an S&J nearby. Trust me when I say EVERYTHING here is good. You can't go wrong with any selection on the menu and this location is just as good as the GG one. Their cafe de olla is to die for. Service is always great. Very spacious. Plenty of tables. No wait!

    Chapin

    Service was Great with recommendations. Food was Amazing. And then there's the Zapata Latte Cacahuate coffee..Yum!!

    Huevos Tarasco

    Had a great meal! My husband had Huevos Tarasco and loved it. I had the Beef Milanese Torta, and it was exactly what I have been looking for. The service was great. The coffee was good and offer three different types of creamer. We are already making plans to come back.

    Green chillaquiles with asada, and pineapple with spinach Agua fresca.

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    Eveytime we come we leave satisfied, the staff are very good friendly the food is very tasty!! Very good service !!

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    Amazing burrito and service! Chilaquiles were awesome, restaurant was clean. Glad this place is nearby. Great Mexican breakfast

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