The textures of this burrito came together perfectly! IYKYK I ordered "The One" burrito and subbed the sausage for chorizo. The creaminess of the cheese combined with the crunch of the tater tots and chorizo was ‍! The chipotle aioli added the perfect flavor without being overpowering. The burrito was HUGE, so it was completely worth the price. I'm getting breakfast and lunch out of it. You have to try this place! read more

Fish tacos and a T J burger was our order. Overall TJ's cafe I feel is a solid four star joint. Homemade quality, well portioned, flavorful and prepared fast. Excellent customer service, affordable, located in a good area, clean and they offer a good menu selection. read more

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

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Excellent food and service. Always my go-to breakfast spot when I'm in the area or surrounding area. Worth checking out! read more

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

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We went to the restaurant yesterday and ordered to go. The food took a while for us to get it but so worth it. They only had one cook at the time. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak, French fries. My daughter ordered the Carne Asada taco plate. The cheesecake was super cheesy, there was tons of steak on it. They also added pepperoncinis, that added the perfect acidity. Fries had a great amount of seasoning. My daughter loved the tacos, great amount of meat. We will definitely be back. Just wish they were open longer during the week and hoped they'd be open on Sunday. read more

Went for late breakfast on Saturday after an appt. Had the chiliquiles and a cappuccino. Both very good! So big I couldn't finish. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Chiliquiles, rice & beans- delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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Yay I can add TJs to my list of Sub $10 Breakfasts in OC. I just had their small Breakfast Torta which is not small at all. Just look at it! The eggs were plentiful on this open faced sandwich. Warm salsa verde on top of soft scrambled eggs, beans, crusty chorizo and fresh tomato--all presented neatly on a griddled bollilo. It's a knife and fork sandwich, delicious, and less than $10. I can't wait to go back and try their chilaquiles. read more

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

Food spectacular Service amazing - kind friendly people work here Ambiance- clean, comfortable read more

Everyone there is so friendly, and the restaurant itself is a nice place to eat. The food is delicious! I just had the tinga taquitos, and I wanted more! read more

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

Omelette was good , Service was fair Could use some fresh air and more light I'll give TJ's another try .... read more

Truly is THE ONE! Food is all made to order so everything is extremely fresh. Apparently a local favorite. Just getting some service done on my bike. The mechanic suggested this place. My other choice was farmer boys directly across the street or walk about a quarter of a mile in nearly 90* heat to TJ's, I do not regret it. It's nestled unassumingly on a small business tract. Doesn't look like much from the outside but you can tell once you get inside that they have spent their money wisely to make customers happy. Plenty of TV's with news and games on, small but cozy. Def recommend coming and I'm def coming back! read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - THE ONE!! Bacon, cheese and tater tot's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

This place is very non assuming from the outside but the inside is a little vibe! The decor seems fun, lots of quotes and things to read. They seem to be all about the beer (which I didn't order this time around). I was in a rush and chose this place because I was already driving by. I did get the carne asada nachos and waited about 10 mins. They were pretty tasty. They looked a lot bigger/more filling than they actually were but I'm saying that in a good way because I was satisfied, not stuffed after finishing the meal! Definitely interested in coming back and trying some of their breakfast items and happy hour sp The lady who helped me was very nice and the music (which was a YouTube mix going through the TVs) was upbeat and fun. read more

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The burrito was well proportion. Unfortunately it was bland and missing flavors. The red and green salsa were over power with the same seasoning they use on both of them and made them taste the same just different colors. The salsas were missing the natural taste and flavor. read more

The Food is super delicious and the owners and employees are super nice!! Try their micheladas and tap beer ..

The One Breakfast Burrito was stuffed with burned sausage, take a look at the picture. It was inedible and gross. As a business owner, would you eat this? The avocado and egg burrito had avocado skin that the cook forgot to take off. The cheese they use is the lowest cost, synthetic kind only Sysco can offer. The bonus to all of this, was the pieces of eggshell that my husband found after taking the first bite of this gem of a burrito. I wouldn't feed this to my dog, but if that's what you're into, go ahead and order a burrito here. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Burned sausage and avocado skin. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Cute hole in the wall spot. Walked in and felt a sense of community. The menu had a lot of variety, but food was quite greasy.

I wouldn't go back. For the price you pay (and recent large price increases) it's not worth it. The burger patty seemed to have been frozen before cooked, as well as the sausage patty. I would think that everything would be freshly made and not frozen beforehand for the price of entrees. read more

Husband and I made a breakfast order out of curiosity to try more places near home, we got the huevos rancheros and a burrito. Will for sure be back, the food tasted fresh and was absolutely delicious. Although I was only in the restaurant for a brief time to pick up my order, everything appeared clean and the men working there at the time were very friendly and inviting. Glad to have found a new local spot we can come back to read more

Place is hidden away. Plenty of parking outside. Family owned and very personal service. Food came out quick. They have breakfast all day and serve impossible beef for their vegetarian burgers. Lots of TVs everywhere with sports channels. Food was good and hit the spot. read more

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My original review still stands, but I wanted to write an update specifically to comment on TJ's Taco-centric menu on Friday and Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. TJ's tacos are probably the best Mexican food I've had in Brea for a hot minute. When I was talking to Jesus and Angie, they shared that they have been feeling inspired by street-style tacos found in Tijuana and across Southern CA and wanted to do their own spin. The menu is set up where you have a list of classic meats (e.g. asada, al pastor, pollo, carnitas, birria, lengua) and stewed meats (e.g. pork ribs, chorizo and potatoes, chicharron with meat, and steak in red salsa), and you can choose to have any of those proteins in a taco, burrito, quesadilla, or on top of fries/chips. They also have a few specialty items. The quality and taste of all the offerings are fantastic, which is unsurprising considering the quality and care they put into their daytime menu. Each taco is also loaded with meat and toppings. I'm usually full with 2, and I can never eat more than 3 personally. My favorites are: - The chicharron con carne: while many places I've been to only stew the pork skin, TJs also includes the meat attached to the skin. I don't know what they do, but the texture reminds me of a really good pork belly that is then stewed in a medium green sauce. This is my go-to. - Taco gobernador: This is a shrimp taco with grilled onions, avocado, chipotle aioli, and chopped jalepenos on tortillas with the cheese grilled into it. The texture and the flavors of everything together is top tier. - Al pastor: I personally like my al pastor to be a little sweeter than others, so that's my only disclaimer. The al pastor is a perfect break in-between other tacos since it has a different flavor profile than their other ones. - Homemade chips: need I say more? - Not a taco, but their creamy habanero salsa is so good. It's a sweet heat type of salsa that doesn't burn you, but you feel the heat for a while. TJs also offers a couple of aguas frescas and their usual drink options from the daytime menu, which is perfect to wash these tacos down. And of course, Jesus and Angie's customer service is second to none. They always check in to make sure everything was to my liking, and they never hesitate to accomodate if I happened to have a request. If you're looking for a solid and chill taco spot in Brea on a Friday or Saturday, I really recommend giving them a try. read more

Love this place! A++++ pastrami melts Fast service Amazing food Great place I work near by and frequently come here. They have been on point everytime read more

Searching YELP today I found this place and Family owned is what caught my eye. I had Huevos Ranchero's and it was very good. I definitely recommend eating here and will eat here again if I'm in the area. I want to try more things on the menu. read more

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

Great 3 egg breakfast! Order at counter, they bring the food to you. Great staff! Really enjoyed my first time here.

I can't believe we have never been to this restaurant and we're just down the street. Great food, great price and even better customer service! This is the perfect brunch spot. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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

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1st time here and it did Not Disappoint!!! I wanted a breakfast burrito and googled "BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS NEAR ME" this was the 1st one of the list and had 5 stars for the reviews. It is def A 5 Star place. Angelica greeted me was super friendly and cheerful. She went over a few things on the menu with me. I asked her personal favorites then ordered a Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Potato Breakfast burrito, I added black Beans and avocado and No Onions!!! It was the Best Breakfast Burrito I've ever had. Hands down amazing. Packed with flavor. I love that the bacon was cut up in small pieces and the sauce that comes with it was Exquisite!! Also ordered a side salad with their homemade Vinaigrette dressing. Delicious. I will def be back. A new fav place for me!!! Thank you TJ'a Cafe read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Bacon Egg Potato Cheese breakfast burrito. Added black beans and avocado. No onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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Food Grade: 5 stars Staff/Service: 5 stars Food ordered: chicken taquitos, asada nachos & cali burrito (chicken) Chicken taquitos: chicken was moist and the shell wasn't overly fried and it was topped off with some greens with slightly sweeten dressing - which paired nicely with the savory taquitos. Asada Nachos: home made quick fried with a dash of their house seasoning - stayed crispy from the top to the bottom of the plate. Pairs best with salsa verde. Chicken California Burrito: essentially packed and rolled up nicely and grilled to hold everything in. So good! The sour cream in the burrito always brings out the delightful flavors when paired with grilled meat. I can't live too close to this place. That's bad news for me. Don't have any photos of what I ordered because I ate them all. read more

Went on 05/01/25, had the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. Both were great tasting. It's a bit hidden, but well worth the looking.

The burgers from this establishment were pretty good. Lots of families tend to go here so it can get packed after lunch time hours with not much places to sit. The parking wasn't bad at all at this location as there's plenty of space to park. My only inconvenience is the wait time for food being prepared. My wait time was 20+ minutes for my burger and I understand that when an establishment is busy, that is typically what happens but the occasion I visited this spot, the cafe wasn't as full as it would be during lunch early afternoon hours. So I was surprised that the wait would be as long as it was. If you don't mind waiting for your food, I'd recommend this establishment but it may be best to eat there vs getting it to go. read more

Great spot! Hidden in an office park, this place has great Mexican and American food at outstanding prices

Great experience at TJ's! Small little spot off of Lambert that offers a menu with a great selection! If you're tired of going to the same places for a meal definitely give this place a try. The Philly Cheesesteak I had was prepared great. The bread was fresh and soft. Along with the beef, onions,peppers and mushrooms all being seasoned perfectly. Service is friendly and fast. Quality is better than any fast food option. Plus they have beers on tap! read more

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

This place is Amazing! Food taste great the service is spectacular and the owner is a really down to earth person who makes you feel like family. The inside has a few TVs showing sports and the smell of all the different type of good food that's being cooked keeps you wanting more even though you're full! Definitely a gem of the city of Brea! 10/10 will come again! I'm already full but I'm putting a To go order. Enjoy folks! read more

The food is absolutely delicious. The shrimp fajitas burrito and the chile rellano burrito are home runs. Im never disappointed.

Came here and had an amazing salad It was well served and more then enough. I was really impressed by the quality, the cleanliness of the place and just how welcomed they made me feel. It was just like family. Love this place!! read more

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

I had been contemplating on writing this review because I wanted to give it time before I knew for sure it was the right thing to do. I actually enjoy the food at this place. Me and my partner visit pretty often. At least 4 times a month. However my only issue is the younger guy with the glasses is never friendly. Sometimes he's on the phone taking orders and he won't look for a second to acknowledge that we arrived to the counter. He never smiles. He has no eye contact. I almost feel like we're bothering him when we come in. There is however a lady who also wears glasses in the mornings, and she's very attentive and always greets us with a smile. When we walk in, and see her we know it'll be a good experience! read more

This is great food and great people. Get out here and support our local businesses. Love this place great food.

I tried the bbq burger based on all the positive reviews. Fantastic burger. Came loaded with with bacon , cheese, onion ring and a very tasty bbq sauce. Highly recommend trying it if you fancy a burger. My only complaint is the high cost of turning it into a combo. But Wednesday special is any burger combo for $11, which is a reasonable price. read more

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

I've been meaning to write a review for TJs for a while now. I've been there 4 or 5 times in the last 4 months for breakfast. So far I've had the fajita burrito (5 stars, messy and delicious), a hot pastrami sandwich with mustard and pickles (5 stars, not too salty and nice and smokey), a Philly cheesesteak sandwich with grilled mushrooms, and sweet peppers, (5 stars, the steak is real meat with no nerve ends or gristle, great mouth feel), a breakfast torta with carne asada (3 stars because of no avocado!!!!), also a side of rice and beans and home potatoes. The rice was ok but it was just a little too wet. The beans (refried) were great and the potatoes were seasoned very nicely with more of an herbed flavor than salt. Solid 4 stars. Great food, friendly families smiling and eating, great local cafe vibes: TJs Cafe! P.S. The parking lot is a nightmare when they get busy busy around 12pm on weekdays and around 930-10am on weekends. Come early or after the rush for the best experience. read more

Delicious food and amazing customer service! We tried the soyrizo hash scramble and the hangover burrito, both were very good. Hidden gem in Brea! read more

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

I've been living around the corner from this hidden gem for years, but never stepped inside until today for a different restaurant experience. I'm glad I took a chance, the ambiance, service and food were great! If interested they serve breakfast all day. The staff were nice and helpful, I'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic food in this little hole in the wall spot. Family who runs it is super nice, clean and respectful. Great place for breakfast or dinner. read more

TJ's Cafe Restaurant - Place is good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

The breakfast burrito was soo good I about slapped the cook. The hashbrowns perfectly crispy with the cheese melted just right. To top it off I could drink the chipotle mayo it was just that amazing. Love the feel of the restaurant too. Great vibes and everyone there was super nice and helpful. read more