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    Tomas Cafe

    3.4 (271 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Inside views. Lots of windows and light.
    Emmanuel C.

    In Real Estate they say Location, Location, Location...but Buildings have their own personality and charm. Tomas Cafe is a unique place and I love the space. The building is ginormous! Lots of room for a big family breakfast, a business meeting with colleagues, or to allow yourself personal space to catch up with a loved one or friend. The wood panels and glass structures that divide the various rooms in the space remind us that architecture and art exist all around. There is lots of light that comes through and it doesn't feel like a diner or cookie-cutter cafe. It feels like something more. It's nice to grab a seat and drink a cup of coffee out of glass cup, resting on a saucer. It's the simple details that remind you we need to give attention and time to things in our daily routines or rituals. Tomas Cafe is where you can do this...read a newspaper with your breakfast. Or bring in a book and enjoy time with yourself in a beautiful space. Whenever I'm craving a solid breakfast sandwich, it's one of the first spots that always comes to mind. The TC Breakfast Egg Sandwich is simple, but delicious! 2 eggs, a slice of bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes on brioche bun. What more do you want to get you started? Its the perfect amount to get you going but not slow you down. The homemade salsa that comes with it has flavor and spice and everything nice!

    Santa Clara Saints Fundraiser

    Atmosphere, food and staff are extremely wonderful. 1st time to visit , but now will be on my best list. Thank you to Tomás and the Garcia family for allowing us to have our Santa Clara Girls Beach Volleyball fundraiser.

    TC Chorizo Burrito
    C P.

    Haven't been here in a while. Looks like things have changed. Now you order at the counter and seat yourself. Chilaquiles are still great!

    Blueberry pancakes with added eggs and bacon and sausage.

    Great spot. Easy going and good food. Cafe muy bueno! They have a lot of items to chose from and everything looks really clean. I recommend to everyone. Went on a Sunday morning and there was no wait time. But still busy.

    Outside right of the restaurant(nice)
    Adam F.

    I tried this place with my mom after a medical follow up appointment. I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was easy to understand and both people I interacted with were very nice and accommodating. The omelettes and potatoes are so legit. And the side of fruit I ordered was very fresh and tasty. The coffee drip and latte were both great. A clean environment and consistent attention. Lots of kindness. I recommend trying this spot. I liked it.

    Brunch plate
    Jay H.

    Came for brunch so this is based off that experience alone as we were not directly serviced. The . Food . Was . DELICIOUS ! That's it , that's the post! Tomas Cafe put out a beautiful brunch spread and everything was so good (well, except the pastries). They even had YELLOW WATERMELON - like what? Never had it ! The staples really were their fried chicken and their grits. YUMMY! Will definitely have to go back to get the restaurant experience.

    Rosa G.

    Came here for breakfast time. It's a bit confusing as I entered there is no server and we waited for less than 5 min and then a lady says you can come and order, I get more confused I'm at a restaurant I was expecting to take a seat and get served, unfortunately it does not work that way. I don't understand how you are supposed to pay up front and provide a tip when you have not been served yet or had no service. The food was okay, I tried the famous cinnamon I didn't taste anything special about it. Not convinced to return.

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    Tina L.

    SERVICE: They have outdoor seating options, staff were nice, place was clean, and parking was a little hard but mainly due to a funeral taking place across the street. Also, they gave us plastic utensils which was a little questionable due to ordering steak, but it was fine. FOOD: First, can talk about how delicious the orange juice was? People! Go get a bottle-now! Support them! Food was good. You'll see what i got from the pics. The only disappointment that came wit humor were the grits. Allow us to say it is hard to find cafe's, etc. who sell grits here in Oxnard. We called them and they said yes which made us come after calling literally a few restaurants. Well, we were excited for the grits but laughed hard when we saw how soupy they were hahaha. Hey, it is what it is. WELL: We shall return.

    Website Jesus's Chilaquiles photo
    Azucar C.

    The breakfast I ordered at Tomas Cafe, the Jesus's Chilaquiles it has to be the most non-Mexican breakfast I ever had eaten. The restaurant serves American and Mexican breakfast, on the menu describes what is considered to be a traditional Mexican dish. Pros - clean, spacious area to eat, friendly and attentive personnel. The women's bathroom spacious and well kept. Cons - the food is order over the counter, then food is delivered to your table. If it is your first time and not familiar with the menu you better step aside to read the menu. Otherwise, you will be holding the line for the other ones they want to place an order. The picture on the website of the Jesus's Chilaquiles looked totally different of what I was served. In addition, ordered a regular cup of coffee and a cherry turnover pastry. Jesus's Chilaquiles, it appears the beans, the rice and the tortillas chips were piled up on a plate. The sunny side up eggs on top of the tortillas chips were cooked as I requested. The refried beans and the rice lacks of flavor. The tortillas chips were not wet with the red sauce. Instead, I got a side order of the red sauce. The receipt states the green sauce to be served on the side. The queso fresco was ordered on the side. The coffee was not hot enough it was lukewarm. The cherry turnover pastry was not appealing barely had some filling. Noticed next to Jesus's Chilaquiles plate is the receipt. Management, I would recommend to check the order prior to be served. Very disappointed, definitely I will not come back.

    Waffles  were really really good  Huevos rancheros 8/10  Egg with bacon and sausage 8/10
    Mario F.

    Food was good !! No one really checked up on us for service Lady at the registration was nice !

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