3.5 stars I came across TJ's Cafe on Yelp while hunting for a good breakfast burrito spot. They don't offer online ordering, so we called in our order during a weekday lunch. The food was ready right on time - about 15 minutes, just as promised. We ordered the Sausage Breakfast Burrito and the Steak Fajita Plate, which came out to $34 after tax. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. The burrito was flavorful and well-stuffed, though I would've preferred crispy hash browns or smaller potato pieces instead of the larger chunks. The steak on the fajita plate was nicely thin-sliced, but unfortunately a bit dry. Both entrées came with two sauces of choice. The green sauce had a slightly tangy kick and stood out as the more flavorful of the two. The cafe is located in a more industrial area of town and seems like it may cater largely to nearby businesses. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Steak Fajita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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HIDDEN GEM ! loved every about TJ's cafe. It's a little hole in the wall and the food is amazing. Great prices and great portions as well. Loved the family aesthetic and the environment. You can just tell the food is handled with care and love from them. Great service as well. read more

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Ordered two of "The One" breakfast burritos and they had a good portion of protein (not just overtaken by the tater tots). It didn't feel too greasy like some breakfast burritos can be so will order again. read more

Hidden gem!!! Jesus fucking Christ this is a god-tier breakfast burrito. Easily top 3 in OC. This was a ratatouille moment for me. I don't say that lightly. Run, don't walk, to get yourself "The One" breakfast burrito. read more

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Went back to TJ's always so sweet. Best fries. Crinkle cut, best shape for crisp. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Served hot and seasoned with seasoned salt. Breakfast burritos are 5/5. read more

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Fish Fridays! Every Friday during Lent, grab a crispy Fish Sandwich!! Skip the fast food fish sandwiches!! This fish sandwich is flavored packed with a crispy beer battered tilapia, beer battered jalapeno slices, slaw with Asian dressing, chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun!! A sea-riously fin-tastic sandwich! Carne Asada Tacos for the win!! Each bite was an explosion of flavor! Taco Tuesday Special: 2 Tacos, Rice, Beans for $10 + tax. Wonderful customer service. Indoor seating. read more

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Food: I got the breakfast torta 12'. I got the recommendation from the chef to get chorizo out of all the meats. This meal is plenty for one person especially getting chorizo meat. It really does feel like your dad cooked it for breakfast. Service: order at the counter and they deliver it to your table. Ambiance: clean, lots of inspiration on the wall. College games going on at the moment. On three weekends parking is easy to find. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - 12 " Breakfast Torta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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Cute little place with good food and good vibes. Friendly staff with great service. Love reading the sayings on the walls.

I've been wanting to try TJ's for quite a while now. The amount of highly rated reviews, the fair prices, and great pictures reeled me in. I had high expectations for this place so let's see if they hit or miss. Here's what I ordered: **Huevos Rancheros: One of the worst huevos rancheros dishes I've had in my lifetime. The tortilla chip and my sunny side eggs seemed like they've been sitting for a little too long because I could not slice it up with a knife. Everything here was lukewarm. **Chile Relleno Plate: I've had a lot of subpar chile relleno dishes in the past but this one beats them all at being the absolute worst. I'm used to my chile rellenos having gooey cheese stuffed inside instead of cold/lukewarm blocks of questionable cheese. The plate was extremely salty to the point where I threw over half of the chile away. **Denver Omelette: Do they use real or fake eggs? Definitely fake eggs because it had a very weird bready texture. The potatoes served on the side were salty to the point where we threw 95% of it away. I had ordered sourdough toast that came complimentary as a side but that was nowhere to be found and just had a little thing of jam. When I arrived, there was a table of two waiting on their food, one person waiting for a to-go order, and a phone call with three orders that were placed when I was waiting at the register. They were given a 15 minute ETA so I went with that. I ordered my food at 11:03 AM and did not get my food until 11:28 AM. I had to also ask for salsa on the side and I was given two little to-go cups. The interior has a really weird layout and it looks like it was designed as a to-go type of restaurant because of how narrow it is. The ordering station is tucked into the back of the restaurant so you can't see the progress of your order if you were curious to see where your food is. This little shop is tucked into an industrial strip with no proper signage available. The parking spots are also extremely tight and the road is very narrow. Food is definitely on the more affordable side but everything was so salty. The rice and eggs did not seem fresh at all. The service could be a little better. Didn't know what the hype is for TJ's but it did not come close to my expectations. I'm sorry but this was a one and done for me. read more

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Remember I've said this before, This is just my opinion. Give these places a try for yourself as well. You can easily miss T.J. Cafe If you're not looking for it. Heard about this place through coworkers who suggested it for lunch. First off the Customer service was great very nice people. Place is super tight when it comes to the eating area and restaurant its self. There were about eight of us and it took up a good portion of their seating area. Probably more of an order and go place. I got a breakfast burrito which was good, (kind of forgettable) when I try out new places for myself, I like to order the simplest thing on the menu. My thought is, if they can make something so simple really good then the rest of what they make should be even better. Breakfast burrito was plated nicely for presentation. However it was a bit expensive for a breakfast burrito in my opinion (which is everywhere you go now days). Wishing them nothing but the best in their future endeavors. read more

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Great place for lunch and breakfast, I always try and find time during the week to eat here at least once a week. Big menu, solid food. Cant go wrong with a burrito from here and the price isn't bad either. I never leave feeling like i spent an arm and a leg. Small place, but has a great atmosphere. Cant recommend enough. read more

We ordered breakfast burritos for the office from TJs. Everyone loved it! I got their Chile Relleno burrito, it was delicious!! First time having it. My colleague said she's had it from other restaurants and that this one was the best one of all. read more

Food is DELICIOUS, hand down. The service is great! Super fast! Friendly and the food was fresh! The reason for my 3 stars is for the atmosphere. Definitely not a family restaurant. I'm not sure if the restaurant attract people that would see this place like a bar. But I'll definitely be ordering food for pick up. Just not eating there. read more

This is a pretty small cafe with limited parking. Tends to get busy during lunch time. The food they serve is like half Mexican and half American. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito and I have to say unfortunately it was ok at best. Lacked seasoning so it was pretty bland. The salsa that it came with helped a bit at least. Also got the strawberry horchata which wasn't that good either. For some reason it was on the thicker side and lacked any of the cinnamon or strawberry flavor. Honestly I will come back here to give them another try and see if the other items are good. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Been wanting to try this local spot for awhile now with it being so close to our house. Veggie burrito was very solid. Place is small so we noticed it's more of a take out order spot. Kids finished most of their food so we'll definitely be back to try their other burritos. Service on point. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Veggie Breakfast burrito 5/5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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TJ's provided catered food for our event, everyone raved, about the food, and where did it come from.

Went there for the first time the other day. Came close to closing but they still served me. Food was fantastic. Made to order. Jesus was rad. He gave me the background on the place. Family owned, and they all literally work there. Such a fun and easy small business to support. Will be back soon!! read more

Just stopped by randomly since we were in the area on a Thursday morning, and it was a great find!!! Not too busy, but the storefront may be easy to miss since it's within an industrial strip lot, just read the signs. The food was SO GOOD! My bf and I got the quesadilla plate and fajita plate and it came w so much food! Probably the best quesadillas I've had in a long time, perfectly melted cheese, fresh meat, didn't taste rubbery etc. and the sauces paired great. My bf enjoyed his fajitas, although he said the sauce was too spicy for him. Glad to have found this spot! read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Beef Quesadilla Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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Came in for the first time yesterday, hubby and I were looking for a good sandwich place close by. Walking in was not what I expected. The guy at the counter was very friendly, but I felt very out of place. Maybe it was the loud corridos playing in the background, or the looks from a few of the other employees as they'd walk by, just didn't feel very welcome, like they are only interested in speaking to you if you speak Spanish (which I do btw). I ordered a BLT 6" combo. It came with lots of fries, but the sandwich itself wasn't very good. A BLT on a baguette is for me, not the best choice of bread. The bread alone was great, just not for that particular sandwich. The bacon wasn't too crispy and got kind of lost in whatever aioli was used. My husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and that seemed to go well with the bread. Maybe this is more of a breakfast or brunch place, maybe more of a to go place. Either way, not sure I'd come back, at least not anytime soon. read more

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More like a 3.5 but it's pretty solid. I would actually be a regular if I was super closeby. The breakfast burrito is not bad and a little different/special. I think if you're looking for a more special breakfast burrito the one they offer then I would say this is one of the place that provides it. I actually thought the beef fajitas were pretty good. I like the pairing of the cheese, and just the overall taste of how tasty it was. I even thought the beans were pretty good too. They also give you tortillas to wrap it in(which i always like). I prob won't be a regular by any means, but if you live close by, I would say it's a pretty good spot to come to. read more

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I was driving by and saw the "best Philly Cheesesteak sandwich" sign and decided to stop. I was not disappointed at all. The best Philly Cheesesteak sandwich I have had. Got the spicy version with serranos and jalapeños. It was absolutely delicious. My son had one too and absolutely loved it as well. Highly recommend this little hidden gem. I will definitely be back. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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Such a hidden treasure! I've stopped in a half dozen times to grab a bite to eat and haven't had anything that was not good. Kinda cool spot to stop in and eat, have a drink, relax. In an industrial strip plaza (not even sure how to explain it), you may miss it, but please go looking for it. Because of the fantastic service and delicious food, I've suggested TJ's for many office caterings and they have not disappointed! Friendly and accurate delivery, everyone in the office love when they know it's TJ's on the way. Reasonable prices and lovely presentation. So very good. Thank you Jesus Casas, and your family and staff, for providing such a great dining experience! We hope to have you around for many more years. Thanks again! CHEERS!! read more

Saturday brunch had TJs breakfast burrito --- excellent! --- with a mocha latte. Ate in, calm vibe despite 3 TV screens with NCAA football. Service very friendly, attentive. Only 5 tables plus counter seats, filled with variety of diners including families. Nice place, would recommend it. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Breakfast burrito with mocha latte. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Went here for breakfast, I got the Tj's plate. Food was fantastic, on top of that I ordered an agua fresca which was also amazing. Customer service was also good they kept Checking up on us and everyone was very kind! Amazing overall. read more

Met up with my friend who found this place on yelp. We met here for lunch. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich 12inch with combo and was able to finish half the sandwich and fries. Seasoning was missing something but it did hit the spot. I also order the pastrami sandwich togo for my husband. My husband said the pastrami is a bit too salty. Service was good. Small sandwich shop which was in the industrial area. I did miss the turn like several times to get her because their sign isn't that prominent. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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What a hidden gem! TJ's is a culinary delight tucked away between industrial looking buildings, but isn't a place that should be missed! The menu is extensive and they literally have something for everyone! I tried a number of dishes here, but the real standouts were the BBQ bacon burger, mixed fajitas, fish tacos (gotta love that vibrant purple cabbage with the nice crunch!) and Philly cheesesteak. The breakfast burrito was especially to die for and came fully loaded with a generous amount of filling, plus a unique chipotle aioli, which really made all the other flavors pop! Prices are super reasonable here and the staff is so friendly. They literally made us feel right at home and the chef even came out to say hi, which you don't see too often these days! I also recently found out they do catering, so I'll definitely be back for any future needs! read more

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Another slam dunk @TJ's! I had the chicken cheesesteak again and it was . It that wasn't good enough, the guy just told me they have a Baja version that's a little on the spicy side. Can't wait to check that out too. This place had been in my lunch rotation for 3-yrs now and it's not going anywhere. Not sure if this will be ongoing, but the manager just told me that they're open until 9pm today (Friday) for now! read more

This is my go to spot for the best damn breakfast burritos in all of Brea. The food is excellent, the staff is amazing, and the prices are great. I have only two suggestions, more hot sauce, and more hot sauce. read more

Quick stop for breakfast and had a great experience! Ordered Huevos Rancheros in green salsa and coffee. Tasty tomatillos sauce, crispy tortillas and fresh eggs. Staff is very accommodating and the place is very clean and cozy. read more

The One breakfast burrito was very tasty! Crispy tots and breakfast sausage inside. Came with green and red salsas on the side. Hot and fresh! Will be back for the other menu items! read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - The One breakfast burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Food was SUPER ok. Unexceptionally ordinary. This place is strangely nestled between auto repair shops and hodgepodge paperwork businesses. Decided on it because the place was claiming "Best Cheesesteak in OC" on a streetside sign. Lol no. More like a whole onion on cheap bread. Had I known, would've ordered it without onions completely. First bite was Onion City. Steak was flavorless, after tasting it I'd assume it was unseasoned. AND the lady wanted to charge me for a ranch (which in no way would I put on a cheesesteak, it was for something else). Regretted tipping immediately. Anyway, stay far, far, away. Just another basic hole in the wall joint. Many, many other better choices in the Fullerton/La Habra/Brea area. read more

I know not all places are for everyone... buuuuuuut damn I cannot understand how this place can miss for anyone!?! The Philly cheesesteak is crazy good!! My favorite by far and I have tried many!!! Love this place for its family owned and operated appeal, comfort, cleanliness, welcoming ambiance, and casual conversation and politeness. I have tried the chilaquiles (good), breakfast (best in town, especially for the alternatives in the area), but the Philly cheesesteak is the one for me!!! Highly recommend this gem and from the people that I see coming in and enjoying it religiously as I do, you can bet that you will find something you like if not love to eat and sit to enjoy your meal. Service is great. read more

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I work a few doors down , they never disappoint! Excellent service and always clean , great atmosphere an of course DELICIOUS food ! read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Was craving for something hot like a breakfast burrito and we were in that area. Found this quaint little place. Their breakfast burrito was to die for. I had TJ's breakfast burrito with chicken and it was delicious. Would definitely go back to try other items on the menu. Service was quick and the staff was very helpful. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

I recently visited TJ's Cafe and had an amazing experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and approachable - it was easy to strike up conversations with them. One of the cooks even came out to check on us and offered a menu, which was a lovely touch. But the real highlight was the food - it was super delicious and authentic. Highly recommend TJ's Cafe for a tasty meal in a welcoming atmosphere! read more

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My family and I were in Brea looking for a breakfast place. I could not find anywhere open but found this place when doing a search for places around me. It had great ratings so I thought why not. From the outside it looked like an office building, my daughter was like .. uh are you sure they serve food here. I rarely will say that a place blows me away but man, the food here is goood! It was plated beautifully. I am not kidding when my mom says that she will know a good Mexican restaurant by eating their machaca. She said this was the best machaca she has had. My picky 15 year old said that her hamburger was juicy and delicious. My tacos were perfection. I will be coming back very soon to this hidden gem! read more

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WORST service in the world. Ordered a sausage, egg & cheddar burrito on got some slimy american cheese slapped on the burrito. It was NASTY, GROSS, DISGUSTING. I Tried to call the restaurant and got some idiot named "Jesus" who said that's how they always make it. I called B.S. on him because I've ordered from them before & asked him why they advertised it as "cheddar" if they always make it like that, then he got smart and said some people order American burritos so I asked him to look up my order, he read it back with cheddar In the description and promptly told me to call Uber eats for the refund & hung up on me--no class, no apologies no customer service--FREAKN WASTE OF MONEY FOR THIS HOLE IN THE WALL MOUSE TRAP! P.s. don't be fooled by this place, they illegally run a "ghost store" online under "Eggstreme Burritos" --DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR BUY From them there either. Plenty of other reputable burrito places in town that treat their customers right instead of denying, passing blame to Uber and hanging up on customers. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - The thick blanket of AMERICAN cheese, not cheddar. Way to go cheap on substitutes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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The BEST Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches!! Love these sandwiches!!!! Never disappoint! So full of flavor! I've been to Philly and had a few Philly Cheese Sandwiches and I can wholeheartedly say these are better!!!!! read more

I was craving for a Breakfast Burrito and found this place here at Yelp so I gave it a try and ordered the Hang Over Burrito for to go. Almost halfway into it, I felt a bit disappointed because I was expecting my burrito with a good portion of scrambled egg like I would normally get from other places but this one didn't have much. Don't get me wrong though, this burrito is good and has tons of meat from the first bite 'till the end but not what I expected for my Breakfast Burrito to be. Btw, I was also charged for $1 credit card fee in which I didn't know until I got the receipt. I was asked if I'll be paying cash or credit but I wasn't informed about the fee after I opted to pay credit. When I asked them about it the lady told me that there is a sign but I didn't noticed. As a courtesy, a simple reminder to the customer about the fee, like most places that charges such fees, would have been nice. If I only knew I would have just paid cash. So at the end of the day my breakfast burrito for that day, including a 15% tip, came out to $18.59! Will I go back to this place for my breakfast burrito fix? Most likely not. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - This easily good for two people! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Great service. Small parking lot but it's hidden amongst office buildings however inside there's usually some seating. Ordered the special of the day which was a Philly cheese steak combo. It was alright. Hope to return to try another item next time for a more favorable review. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - a steak sandwich and french fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California