I visited Sin of Cortez for brunch on Sunday, 10/11/2026. Despite being busy, the wait was under ten minutes. A courteous young man greeted us warmly and seated our party of two in a corner booth with a perfect view of the lively room. The atmosphere was upbeat and inviting. Every server was amicable, prompt, and genuinely professional, a refreshing standard in Chico. My Tamales Breakfast was outstanding: authentic flavors, generous portions, and deeply satisfying (I couldn't finish it). The hot spicy apple cider was pure comfort--cozy, warming, sweet, and just spicy enough. Great service, vibrant energy, excellent food, and solid value: two brunches, the cider, a beer, and tip came to $75. I'll be back soon to try more. Highly recommended. read more

Service was immaculate, presentation of food was beautiful. Music isn't too loud either so it makes the social atmosphere easy. read more

Sin of Cortez - Cortez French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

Great service. Tasty, inventive menu. Delicious breakfast sandwich and rosemary breakfast potatoes. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy their food - blueberry pancakes, dragon potatoes, and the rosemary breakfast. Would definitely recommend. read more

Went last weekend for brunch with a friend and forgot to post. Went back this weekend again because I was craving what he'd gotten all week long. I had the pesto scramble last weekend and my friend had the 222. I got that this weekend with cream cheese added to the scrambled eggs. So yummy! My honey got the beef hash and it was delicious (yes i might have encouraged him order so I could try. I give it 5 stars so now i have to go back next weekend Noah and all the staff were wonderful as always. Definitely recommend. read more

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Mother's Day breakfast was perfectly Delicious! The family loves this spot in Chico, stating with Mexican coffee and Coco. Unique takes on Mexican and American breakfast, I had the Roast beef Hash. Big chunks of roast beef, so tender and perfect, with rosemary potatoes, and an artisan toast.Blew my socks off! Other great dishes were the Paleo breakfast, Blueberry pancakes, and the breakfast sandwich. Go there when you're hungry! read more

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terrible with over priced food 20$ for pancakes with no sides is stupid and this owner is outrageous with these price but swear shes for the community do better read more

One of my new favorite DDD inspired visits. I always try to have the food that featured on the show as I feel that's what led Food Network there in the first place. While many DDD locations fall a bit short, this is not the case here. The food here was spectacular. We tried the Dragon potatoes and their house made cinnamon bread French toast. The Dragon potatoes were full of great flavors especially when combined with other items on the plate. You could almost scramble them all together and call it The Mess of Cortez. A nice piece of toast and this a meal for the day. The portions size was very shareable. The highlight was the French Toast. This was hands down the best French toast I've ever eaten. The flavors explode without being overwhelming. The bread was firm and not made soggy by the egg wash as is usually the case with French toast. Although firm, it was easily cut with just the edge of the your fork. While I did put a little maple syrup on the toast, it was not necessary. The Strawberry and raspberry puree lining the plate was all of the sweetness I needed. It was so good I asked for a little more, just because. This is a very cozy and welcoming restaurant with helpful friendly staff. One word of warning is they only take cash. I'm usually ready for this, as I find this more and more because credit card fees are outrageous and I'd rather pay cash than a 2-4% surcharge. BE PREPARED! They do have an ATM, but those are costly too. I'll be back! read more

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First time here, wow the food is so good! Service was great, everybody is super kind. Full of regulars which is always a good sign to me. The dragon potatoes were delicious, the carnitas quesadilla was AMAZING! Only thing is we did not realize they're cash only, but they do have an atm! read more

Sin of Cortez - Dragon Potatoes -GS- - AS SEEN ON FOOD NETWORK- - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

got recommended here by a local... so gave it a try. he suggested the Vietnamese coffee, which my gf said was highly acidic, with a borderline burnt bitter taste with sweetened condensed milk added. she asked for something different and got a latte that was quite good. we had planned to get a full plate each but did'nt want to spend $75 on breakfast so we split one entree, the Beef Hash. As many people have commented it was not hash at all, but basically 5 one inch pieces of steak on a pile of potatoes and a small cup of sour cream mixed with way too much horseradish, and NO EGGs, for $20. why eggs, which I ordered and paid $5 extra for werent included is absurd. after trying the horseradish crap that came with it I asked for some salsa which came in a small condiment cup- about 2 teaspoons- which they charged me $1 for. This breakfast with tax came to $35, with tip $40. If we had both had breakfast our bill for an very plain breakfast would have been $80 with me having only water to drink. As for service, the kid who served us seemed nice enuf but walked in and out of the dining room several times but not once made eye contact with us or ever came by to ask if we needed anything. both times we needed him I had to basically stand up and wave my arms for him to notice me . oh, I forgot to mention that my food had a hair in it , which is so common when we eat out now that it barely gets my attention any more. btw my gf liked the rosemary toast read more

First, the food was okay. I ordered the papas loco and I had only maybe four bites of potato, everything else was the toppings. They also charged $1 for salsa on the side. My husband had two pieces of bacon on his plate, after eating one the second one broke his tooth... Come to the bill, they do not accept card for dine ins?? I don't understand why. They didn't charge a fee for the atm and that's the only reason why I'm putting three stars. read more

We had not been in for quite some time but it sounded like a nice treat - as we sat down I noticed the dirt on the seat (. We got here at 8:30 am ) from where I sat I could see the counter top and it was very dirty . Table appeared not to have been wiped down While the service was great , the beef hash tasted good but was not what I had anticipated it would be- five chunks of meat on rosemary potatoes. Unimpressed! read more

went to have a birthday brunch for my mom this morning and we waited patiently when told it would be a few mins. As we waited and see people after us arrive less than our party of 4 get seated and then being kept told 5-10 more mins my the hostess. we decided to have our name crossed off the list. as we leave the hostess says we will have you seated before anywhere else can, and we said no thank you nicely and she retaliated with well I hope you have a nice horrible breakfast elsewhere. I used to go here for their amazing food and service but unfortunateLou not anymore with the incredible ride service from who I can only assume the manager or owner who she know so much better than that to have acted the way she did. disappointing read more

Need someone who knows how to cook eggs, no poached? Won't be going back ! Only had breakfast at 11:30, wanted lunch or brunch read more

Why do they serve hot coffee in water glasses? Coffee cups are made to keep your hands from burning. Instead, this establishment wraps a paper napkin around a glass and serves hot coffee that way. Also, they do not have spoons. ??? The food is great and the service is also. read more

I had the dragon potatoes. Potatoes and beans were on point and delicious, I cannot say the same about the carnitas. Not much taste and at least 1/3 of meat portion was too cooked with too much crisp on it. I think it could be good to add another tortilla to make it 2 as well, just my point of view read more

Came here for brunch while visiting with a friend and they suggested this spot. There's lots of parking and from the outside the place did not look super busy but stepping inside almost all spots were full! We were sat quickly and took a few minutes to look over the menu. I ordered the breakfast sandwich. The bread was crispy and airy and the avocado and bacon were delicious. We loved the potatoes and how crunchy they were. Overall, I really enjoyed our meal and the restaurant was clean. I thought it was so cute that they sold their own t-shirts and mugs. read more

Sin of Cortez - Breakfast Sandwich -GS- - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

Our first and only visit! Please pay attention, we didn't! They only take cash and they have a ATM. So our meal was $6 MORE because of ATM fees we were forced to use LIKE I SAID IT WAS OUR FIRST AND NOW OUR LAST VISIT TOO!! read more

Really great low key spot, there's something for everyone, on the menu. I had a great experience delicious food, amazing and friendly service and with good company. Try the Chai, yummmmm! read more

Sin of Cortez - Delicious Dragon Potatoes with black beans on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

So good, so fresh, so fast! I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Today I had lunch. I chose the Lettuce Wrap and it was perfect! Tender seasoned chicken, delicious brown rice and the peanut sauce.... So good! read more

Sin of Cortez - Lettuce Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

Came here on my day trip to Chico. Ordered the beef hash. This was...barely a hash plate. Almost always hash indicates beef that has been long and slow cooked, is very tender. These were just chunks of well done steak, tough to chew, not a beef hash by most people's standards. The other thing is a hash plate almost ALWAYS comes with eggs. I had to pay six extra dollars just to get two eggs on my hash plate. With a latte my bill ended up being $33, with tip I basically just spent $40 on a submediocre breakfast. Portion was decent at best too, not generous. The coffee was good/fine and the servers were very friendly so I want to at least acknowledge the kindness and professionalism of the staff. But the food experience was disappointing and definitely overpriced for what it was. I could have (and should have) eaten at Black Bear Diner, a chain, and gotten twice the amount of food for literally half the price. read more

Nowhere did we see nor was it ever said cash only. Would have been nice to prepare for that. Over priced for mid grade food.

We had lunch today at Sin of Cortez. Service was fantastic and I must say, the BEST BLT sandwich.

My go-to place for a delicious breakfast or lunch. They also serve some cocktails and a great Espresso Martini

Came here Saturday morning with my boyfriend and his mom and it was busy, but we had the option to sit at the bar which sits 5 people. There is a parking lot, drive thru, and they only accept cash. Service was friendly! We ordered the Carnitas Quesadilla, French Toast, and 2+2+2(not pictured). Also got cafe con chocolate which was a hot drink served in a glass cup, house coffee, and iced coffee. My boyfriend and his mom have been here before but it was my first time. The food and drinks were really good, but the prices were pretty high. $3.50 for black coffee seems too much to me. I did enjoy the Cafe Con Chocolate tho and would order it again. Overall not sure if I'd come back for breakfast because I'm more of a chicken fried steak orderer, but if you're in the mood for French toast or pancakes, then this is your place! read more

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A solid place for brunch! They do their sweet breakfasts excellently with their variety of pancakes and impressive French Toast! The dragon potatoes I had came out a little dry but had some nice kick (def a pretty breakfast as you can see by my pic) I'll have to try their other breakfasts sometime and we'll see if I can raise this place a star or two! This place gets packed so expect a wait! They only accept cash (and have an ATM) so be mindful of this too! read more

Sin of Cortez - Dragon Potatoes -GS- - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

Extremely high quality food. The food at Sin is amazing. From the coffee, to the breakfast to the artisanal lunches, all the dishes are amazing. All of the ingredients are very fresh and of extremely high quality. The servers are very friendly and the service is amazing. The owner is local and a very nice person. They also have a drive through if you want to get a coffee or drink to go. If you are looking for an amazing local place, Sin of Cortez is a must try. read more

Food came out quick but tasted horrible and was way overpriced. They only take cash or check no card. Staff was nice but will never be coming back. read more

OK, I'm gonna lay it out straight. I hope the management reads this. First, the food here is exceptional. No matter what you order, it's probably gonna be good. The folks in the kitchen who are serving this up do a high-quality job and are very aware of how food should look like when it's served. Second, the help here is generally fun and highly attentive. We always have great customer service. third, and this is where it gets more difficult. Sin of Cortez is not a clean restaurant. it pains me to say this because we love bringing people here and we live about three blocks away. But we are gonna have to change our go to breakfast place when we bring guests into town because it's just become dirtier and dirtier. When you enter, the front windows are coated in fingerprints and smudges. The floor all around the entryway is messy with pieces of litter and other sorts of things. But it's also a deep in grime in the flooring that you generally see in an old Chinese restaurant. The blinds throughout the restaurant have fingerprints all over them and haven't been clean in years. The trim has dust from years. there's a speaker up near the ceiling that has a coat of grimy dust on it that is so thick and disgusting that we almost left. bathrooms, dirty. Paint needs a refresh. And the whole entryway looks like it was set up for Covid and never put back Sorry guys. Management needs to know this. It's really become gross. It's fine to be the best tasting and most expensive restaurant in town. but you can only ride on your former glory for so long. If the owners and management aren't interested in keeping the place up, sell it while it still has a good name so that someone with fresh energy who is willing to put the time into presenting a beautiful and clean restaurant can take over. Just being honest here. Don't expect a clean restaurant when you go here. read more

The food was super delicious, and came out fast which was nice. Our coffees were also incredible. But I ordered roast beef hash, and the server immediately asked me if I wanted eggs, and I sort of assumed she was double checking or something, bc what kind of breakfast hash that's almost $20 doesn't come with eggs? I said yes, my food came with two eggs. I wish she'd mentioned she was asking if I wanted to pay for a $6 add on for said eggs- that price for two eggs feels insane. It's my fault for not noticing there weren't eggs on the dish based on the menu, but she should've been honest with me, it felt like I got tricked into spending more money. The hash was again, delicious, but came with like 5 bites of tough beef, was not worth the price to me. The cash only part was a little surprise for me, never been to a sit down place that expects you to bring cash or pay a fee to use their ATM. I probably won't be back, despite it being pretty yummy, and having a fun menu, because of these things read more

Great atmosphere. Our waitress was so friendly and patient. There with a special needs teen, and our waitress just chatted it up with her. She took great care of our big group. Breakfast sandwich on a croissant = amazing! French toast = amazing! Avocado scramble was so good, love the rosemary bread. Potatoes are awesome. No, I didn't eat all that, but we had to share among our group because it all looked so good and it was! Wish I lived closer, but when I'm in town, I will definitely be back! Monster Pancake was a hit! read more

Sin of Cortez - Monster Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

I loved this place. Nothing you pick would be a wrong choice. Heads up - cash only - no credit cards :-) read more

Sin of Cortez - French toast was to die for - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

I had really yummy huevos rancheros here. The vibe is really chill. I'll go here again next time I'm in Chico.

Great food with lots of seasoning. . Go early because they get busy . We bring our families here for breakfast and we are never disappointed. They have great dishes. read more

Sin of Cortez - This is our construction company and we bring our families here for breakfast Try there dragon potatoes. So good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

This is my first time here. Ordered the 2+2+2. The blackberry pancakes had two blackberries. I spoke to two separate employees about my "blackberry" pancakes and neither one of them offered to remake them or let me order something different off menu. I paid $17.75 for two eggs and two pieces of bacon. The pancakes lacked flavor. Their menu is misleading. I would not call them blackberry pancakes. They are regular pancakes with two blackberries each. Very disappointed. read more

Sin of Cortez - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

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Wow. Delicious breakfast. Amazing service. The pumpkin pecan pancake was perfect. The inside was clean, inviting and cozy. Thank you read more

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Overpriced, $46 for 2 coffees and 2 orders of pancakes. Also cash only, it was not posted anywhere. Had I known, I would have grabbed my wallet from home or gone somewhere else. I barely had enough cash on me to cover the bill. I feel bad i couldn't leave a better tip. read more

The food was okay, as a college student I didnt really try this place. The service was great, definitely feels like its a locals place.

I hit up this place with my brother because it's one-of this favorite breakfast/brunch spots in town. It did not disappoint. We had great food and good service! I started off with one of their delicious coffee drinks the Cafe Con Chocolate which is coffee with Mexican Chocolate, Homemade whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a chocolate swirl. The best part was the whipped cream. Holy moly! It was delicious - so thick and creamy. For breakfast I had thee dragon potatoes which consisted of carnitas, rosemary potatoes, black beans, jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, an avocado sauce, and tomatoes. It's so good it's approved by food network lol my brother gets the same thing every time - the eggs lulu which is an egg sandwich on a croissant but the eggs are cooked with cream cheese! It also come with a side of fresh fruit. This was a great way to spend my birthday breakfast. read more

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This place is banging every single time I come in. I've had the dragon potato's with added eggs and the all berry pancakes. Both of the dishes are absolutely amazing. The dragon potato's are a perfect mix of salty and fresh with the carnitas which was wonderfully crispy and the lifers h tomato's and avocado. Definitely one of my favorites for breakfast. Also the service is really good, all friendly waitstaff. read more

Sin of Cortez - Dragon potatoes and a Side of Eggs (2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

Service was fine. But inside seating is limited and small. Bloody Mary was delicious! Hawaiian mule was too sweet The food now..... from the description and the price, I think it's not worth it. We order breakfast sandwich with rosemary potatoes and corn meal blueberry pancakes with a side of sausage. Sandwich had no flavor and was excepting the rosemary bread to have good flavor but didn't. Same for potatoes, that it would taste more of rosemary. Corn meal blueberry pancakes were very good but the sausage was not cook well and super skinny. 4 links for $7!!! We spent $68 and wasn't impressed. read more

Sin of Cortez - which comes with eggs, bacon, tomato's, avocado on a rosemary bread and a side of rosemary potatoes. Breakfast Sandwich -GS- - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chico, California

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