I didn't expect to write a restaurant review about black beans, but here we are. Everything we had…read moreat El Epazote Cocina Regional was good, and those beans were exceptional. When a side dish that usually gets barely a mention becomes a highlight, that tells you something about the care and quality coming out of the kitchen. That care carried all the way through dessert--we finished with a wonderful cactus pear sorbet. Authentic food, attention to the little things, and Maria was fantastic. She deserves a special mention for making our visit that much better. All this in an old Taco Bell building. There's something pretty great about that. This joint is well worth a visit. Come hungry, save room for dessert, and pay attention to those black beans.

Food: I ordered chicken enchiladas, rolled tacos, and a carne asada taco. Plus, I was blessed with…read morea complimentary carne asada sope. Everything was so delicious! The enchiladas, rice, and beans were so yummy and flavorful. The rolled tacos were nice and crispy filled with chicken. They came with fresh toppings and a black bean sauce that was an incredible twist to my typical dipping sauce. Nonetheless, a perfect combination that I will want again and again. The carne asada tacos and sopes were both good as well. The carne asada was full of flavor and juicy tender. Service: The lady at the counter was very sweet. I placed my order for pick up via door dash and waited for my order outside because I had my dog with me. She was kind enough to bring my order outside for me and was generous with offering the extra sope. Thank you! Ambience: Cute little place with some indoor and outdoor seating. Small place, but mighty in taste.

Went into Perko's in Madera today with my buddy, and from the moment we walked in, Vanessa made us…read morefeel welcome. She got us seated quickly and kept our drinks filled with ninja-like speed throughout our visit. I believe the young man who took our order was Tommy, (senior moments) and he did a great job. My buddy ordered the Chili Verde Plate, and wow--it looked so good I almost wished I had ordered it myself! Instead, I went with the Ribeye Plate cooked well done, and I have to say, the cook absolutely nailed it. What impressed us even more was how fast the food came out--about 5 to 10 minutes after ordering. Vanessa, Tommy, and the rest of the staff checked on us regularly and made sure everything was perfect. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the entire experience was on point. Thank you all for the great food and amazing customer service. Keep up the great work! This place has always been a 5 stars..!

Was looking for a sit down breakfast spot on my way over to Mono Hot Springs Resort for the…read moreMemorial Day Weekend & so glad I found this gem of a cafe. Place had a fun farm theme, from the exterior red barn style architecture, to the barn doors between the dining area and booths, and the all American decor. It was very packed for a Friday morning but we were able to get seated within a few minutes and our server had great hospitality. And when I say... the portions here are GENEROUS - believe me! I couldn't believe how much food you get for your order, and the best part is, every bite hit. I decided to veer out of what I typically get for breakfast and did a lil sweet and savory moment and got the stuffed French toast with a sweet cream cheese filling and strawberry topping, and it came with 2 eggs of your choice, potato of choice, and either bacon or sausage. Bacon had the perfect amount of crisp, I asked for my hash browns extra crispy and they hit it on the nose. My partner got a bacon cheese burger. Bun was toasted, patty was flavorful, bacon was bussin, and he said they don't seem to skimp out at all on the fries! Price was very very reasonable for the portions, about $45 for this- my partner is from the Bay Area and so he's used to this quality of food and portions to be $$$$$$ and he even said this was such a deal! Family friendly place for sure, employees are super attentive, and left satisfied with the meal and service. If you're in town, or even passing through, this is the place to check out for breakfast.

Weekend brunch spots in Fresno are hit or miss but The Waffle Place is consistently a hit. Been…read morehere probably six or seven times and it hasn't disappointed yet. The waffles are obviously the move. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and the topping options are actually fun. Not just syrup and butter, like real combinations that work together. The portions are generous too, I've never left here hungry. They also do savory breakfast stuff that's really good if you're not in a sweet mood. The whole menu is just solid across the board. It closes at 2pm so you gotta plan accordingly. Gets busy on weekends which tells you everything you need to know. I'd recommend getting there a little early or just being prepared to wait, its worth it. Service is warm and the place has a good energy. Nothing pretentious, just a neighborhood spot that does breakfast really well. Fresno has needed a place like this and I'm glad it exists.

Service and ambience were excellent…read more I had the Senior Half Waffle Combo - a half a waffle, two eggs - mine were scrambled, a slice of bacon and a single sausage, and potatoes - mine were country. The amount of food was good, the eggs were delicious, as were the sausage and bacon. The potatoes were good though some were still a bit too hard/undercooked. The waffle was airy and tasty - but maybe too airy - it didn't hold together and split in had every bite. My wife had a Denver Omelette and a pancake. Both were good, but not spectacular. We will be back.

Food, Service, Atmosphere, all excellent…read more I always look forward to Noel and her PHENOMENAL service, Kenna superb barista/bartending skills and Davarty sweet kindness. Consider us regulars. See you soon

A really cute cafe, breakfast and lunch spot in the Tesoro Viejo housing community. Very nice…read moredecor inside and a great patio outside with comfy chairs, lights, and a fountain in back to provide soothing vibes. My friend tried the lavender matcha and said it was good but seemed like not much in her cup that was supposed to be 12 ounces. I ordered the large cappuccino which was very good. They use Pete's coffee here, which I love. I neglected to mention we were having it there, and if you do so you get it in a real cup. Next time! Service was pleasant. They have a nice lunch menu I would like to try in the near future. I will definitely be back.

Branch ! This location has been the Achilles heel for many wayward entrepreneurs trying to make…read moretheir statement to society by way of the palette. I can think of 6 in the past 14 years since I've lived in the area that have come and gone... from classy Italian to authentic Peruvian, a small bar and an evening patio scene to a breakfast only place, the a couple waffle shops, and now... let's talk about Branch. Immediately I noticed how clean the place was. Simple, smelled nice and spotless! Hey this is a huge improvement already. The crowd was thick, we waited 20-30 minutes on a Saturday at 10:00am. That's a good thing. Once we sat down, we were asked what we wanted for drinks. And a minute later another waiter asked us if we would like to order drinks , then a 3rd... seconds before the drinks were brought out. Lol I ordered the breakfast sandwich, served with potatoes or hash browns and asked the waitress what she recommended... my daughter was getting hashbrowns with her meal already and the young lady suggested the potatoes and so I took her suggestion. Let me tell you this, that sandwich which is probably one of the most common things on a breakfast menu anywhere, came out so unique and interesting to me that I must highly recommend it. The toasted bread was like a spicy garlic sourdough that was strong and powerful. The spice was right for me and I even asked for the sriracha sauce on the side. The bacon was thick and plenty, the eggs perfectly scrambled, and the potatoes were delicious and so were my daughter's hashbrowns by the way. I loved my breakfast sandwich and also ate half my Mom's Reuben sandwich which was just loaded with corned beef!! So I asked the waitress who owned the restaurant wanting to know if local, and she smiles and says, "well, I am!" I complimented her and wished her my best and let her know that we would be back. I hope it catches on.

I've been seeing this place all over tiktok when it first opened. The restaurant is a bit on the…read moresmaller side and it was super packed inside. Nonetheless, our waitress was great. The food was good but nothing really stood out. The branch burrito: standard breakfast burrito no complaints. Good. (4/5) Blt: I was hoping for a plain standard blt, but this was not that. They randomly added sweet chili sauce to the sandwich. It wasn't listed on the description. It wasn't bad, I was just thrown off a bit--I wasn't looking for pizzazz. (3/5) Pb&J French toast: delicious! They really did their big one with this. The peanut butter was salty enough to balance all the sweetness this dish offered. No complaints (5/5) Jalapeño breakfast poppers: so good! This alone would have me back again. (5/5) Overall 4 stars. Will definitely come back to try again. Maybe I just got the wrong thing.

Food is amazing! Service is fantastic! Ambiance is friendly and relaxing…read more Every item on their menu is home cooking at it's best, truly. I had the chicken parmesan. Highly recommend! Check this place out!

Solid location, dishing out decent food. The parking lot is nice and big so you're not gonna be…read moreworried about getting your car dinged. The restaurant itself is large and there's no loud music/noise other than a low volume TV. I could do without! I tried the chicken fried steak with hash browns, eggs over easy and a side of biscuits and gravy. On a 1 to 10 scale, I would rate it as a 6. The biscuits/gravy was barely lukewarm and nothing special. Boo! The roomy restaurant was not busy and the service was good. I think my waitress checked on me three times.. I will come back sometime because I'm curious about their chili verde! The nachos also look interesting. The staff here seems entirely Spanish, so I'm interested in whether or not there's some unique flourish that transferred through and into their version. Only one way to find out. The drive was interesting, there's a lot going on in Madera! -G

Hubby and I decided to come here for dinner before heading over to the Madera Fair to see Clay…read moreWalker in concert (which was such a blast btw). Signage on the property was lacking however we managed to find SPS. Upon walking inside we were a little let down by the appearance of the venue however we still decided to give it a go in. Hubby ordered his favorite barrel house mango ipa which they had in a larger 19 oz can (sadly no beers of tap). I ordered the chicken avocado club and hubby got a western burger (I don't recall the name) and it looked tasty. They use fresh beef patties (no thin frozen patty), score!!! We both opted for the garlic fries which are a garlic lovers dream however... I don't like surprise charges on the bill. When I asked if the sandwich came with fries I was told yes and was given a list of options with no mentioning of an up charge of $1.50 per order. Usually this information is listed in the menu or mentioned by the waiter/waitress. $3 isn't a big deal but it would have been nice to know in advance. Back to the food.... My sandwich was good but I wasn't blown away plus they have a lot of other great options in the menu. We plan to make this our usual pit stop prior to the fair because the service was exceptional, the food quality was fresh/delicious and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for providing us with a great meal so we didn't have to eat fair food

WE WILL MISS YOU JASMINE!!!! Best server ever. We come here often, but recently it was better than…read moreever. Portions are awesome, and price was amazing. Great taste! We get the couples feast every time, and add two blue cheese salads with blue cheese crumbles. So tasty!!! New menu! I included pictures.

We have recently started to go to Black Bear Diner on Sundays after church, this is our 2nd Sunday…read morestopping for brunch. The reason we decided to return is due to our enthusiastic server JJ, along with the good food of course. I will highly recommend this Madera's black bear diner to all. JJ also recommended to come back for dinner, we will defiantly consider coming back for dinner. Thank you to all the staff and management, and especially JJ. Respectfully, Mary

My husband got a side salad with his meal, I got a Cobb salad, we didn't receive any dressing!! We…read moreordered bleu cheese dressing for both!

Coffee with the neighbors. Spent the last hour talking…read moreabout our fur babies ‍‍ Bcuz sometimes all you really need is coffee and love to start the rainy day. *give this cute mama cafe a try. Good latte and banana coconut oat muffin!

Cute little shop, where they sell some food items and coffee. It's super laidback and the cashier…read morewas friendly. If you're a real coffee drinker, I'd suggest skipping this spot. It's more so for the cute blended drinks, with a splash of coffee people. The flavors are sweet, which a lot of people favor. However, I really needed some caffeine and ended up with an overly sweet Miky concoction. I'm definitely not the target audience for this cafe.

The very first thing we said was IT IS SUPER CLEAN in here!!! The outside sidewalk was even clean,…read moreevery table, the floors, the coffee prep area for morning rush was immaculate, behind the counter, everything was clean!! The line was too the door seconds after we walked in and ordered. Their counter person and cook is fast and efficient!! People were out within minutes!! Great service! Our order was correct, hot and fast! The coffee counter had different types of creamers and sugars, and there were many different flavor profiles of coffee. I did ask how I could have small tastes. I was handed clean mini condiment cups for tasting and it was greatly appreciated! I opted for the cinnamon bun coffee. The coffees were bold but smooth tasting and freshly brewed. The donut case was filled with very fresh looking donuts. Upon tasting a very small piece they were indeed fresh and quite fluffy! The menu boast a huge assortment of both breakfast and lunch sandwhiches and they even have different flavors of matcha and boba. We had a 12 minute drive and were there and back within 35 minutes. Most the extra time was morning traffic. Will we return: Yes! We are sorry we haven't been sooner!

Road-trip rule #1: Never head to Disney without proper fuel…read more Road-trip rule #2: That fuel should be THESE breakfast bagel sandwiches. We stopped here before a weekend Disney run and wow... these bagel sandwiches had no business being this good. Fresh, hot, stacked like they were built by an architect, and somehow handed to us faster than I can say "we're gonna be late." The employees? Ridiculously nice. Like "are you sure this is real life?" nice. Courteous, friendly, and moving with the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew--yet every sandwich comes out looking like it's ready for its Instagram close-up. From the outside, it's a humble little hole-in-the-wall. Inside? Spotless. Cleaner than my kitchen on the one day a year I try to impress guests. You can tell this family doesn't just care about the food--they care about everything. Pride is baked into the walls... and the bagels. Bonus points for overhearing the owner casually chatting with locals about his shift ending and then coming back later that night to make more donuts and bagels like some kind of carb-loving superhero. Absolute legend. Every bite slapped. Every vibe checked. Top-notch spot. If you live nearby, go. If you're driving by, detour. If you don't stop here... honestly, that's on you.