Fresh Food, Warm Hearts, and Worth the Wait I stumbled upon Yagul while visiting Solana Salons nearby, and I'm so glad I did. This was my second visit, and it confirmed exactly why I came back. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. On my first visit, I enjoyed a traditional breakfast burrito with fresh fruit and café de olla, and everything was delicious. On my most recent visit, I was reminded once again why this little spot stands out. Their fresh juices and smoothies are excellent, and the beans and rice taste homemade, which is something you don't find everywhere these days. What really makes Yagul special is the people. The woman who helped me may be the owner, but either way, you can see the pride and passion she has for the food and the guests. She, along with the rest of the staff, was incredibly kind and welcoming. Everyone greeted guests with a smile and made you feel at home. One thing to keep in mind is that your food may not arrive in five minutes, and that's a good thing. They're preparing fresh food, not fast food. The extra few minutes are well worth the wait. Yagul is one of those small, family-style restaurants that can easily be overlooked, but once you find it, you'll want to come back. If you're looking for authentic Oaxacan food, warm hospitality, and food made with heart, this place is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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10 out of 10 for this gem of a restaurant! The Tlayuda is one of the most original and delicious entrees I've had in a very long time. It's a little bit like a thin crust pizza, but it's really so much more than that. This is place is one of a kind in the best possible sense. The fresh squeezed apple juice was also delicious. Service was lovely, and the outside seating was perfect for our golden doodle! read more

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This place is truly the definition of a hidden gem -- I have no idea how I never heard of it! They probably have the best breakfast burritos in town.The tortilla tasted super high-quality and homemade, the sausage was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and even the potatoes were cooked exactly right (and I'm picky about potatoes). The sauces and juicy beans added the perfect balance to everything. The service was super friendly and professional, the ambiance was lovely, and the music outside added a really nice touch. Overall, an amazing spot! read more

Yagul Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Delicious food and great service! The nice cute santa monica vibes are great for brunching. We really enjoyed the huevos rancheros and el campesino - just wish there was more of it for the price. The rocky santa monica smoothie was nice too read more

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Really good food with excellent service. Reasonably priced as well with great coffee. Very welcoming and attentiveness. Very clean and workers all washes their hands. read more

So let me start off by saying that I do not give 5 stars out easily. It's rare when I do. I need to be blown away to give 5 stars, and this was 10 stars!!!! When I tell you I felt like I was eating a home cooked meal in someone's house, I'm so serious. This place was delicious. The waitress was the sweetest person in the world and she treated us like family. I got the mole enchiladas and it was easily one of the best dishes I've ever had. The rice and beans even were the best I've had! I can't believe I always passed by this place and never tried it until now. Easy street parking read more

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This place is so so good and the people are so so nice. Went for breakfast and got tamales, queso fundido, and huevos rancheros with agua de sandida and then a green juice to go. Everything was so flavorful this might be one of my top restaurants of all time actually. Very casual, can be take out or dine in. Can't believe this is in Santa monica read more

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Miscellaneous charges on receipt that wait staff could not explain. I left infuriated but paid and accidentally left my credit card there, which was run up immediately at neighboring stores read more

The fish taco was the best I've ever had. Along with the already best meat tacos I've had. Horchata was incredible again, and the addition of the prickly pear sorbet was excellent. The sorbet trio were all hits, with the leche being my favorite. It was very similar to an Italian ice, but the best. 4.7/5 Yagul cafe is in my top 5 restaurants of all time. My grading is based on beverages, food, and dessert. This place nails all. read more

I love the house coffee with cinnamon and as always customer service top notch today I am having Memelitas with meat in a adobo sauce with rice and beans. read more

Yagul Cafe - Fantastic Oaxaca food - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place is the real deal. Everything's amazing and fresh. The guacamole is top tier

Rad cute spot on Wilshire. Closest cafe on foot from my parking garage and it's legit. Coffee is slightly $$$ cuz it's SaMo by the beach but it's chill. WiFi so I got my work done. Good service and chill. I digs it read more

We had a fantastic experience at Yagul! We went on a Wednesday morning, there were a few people in but our service was fast and friendly. We both got the house coffee and the breakfast burrito, and both were DELICIOUS. They also brought us an array of salsas to try - all were fresh and so tasty. Our server Lorenzo was super friendly and helpful, and even gave me a to-go cup for my coffee without me asking! Our entire bill was $47 before tip - definitely great value. I would highly recommend Yagul (and Lorenzo)! read more

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Latte was the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate, not overly sweet so one could still savor the unique espresso taste. Chilaquiles with eggs and chorizo reminded me of breakfast at my mom's house. I look forward to coming back here read more

Yagul Cafe - Chilaquiles with Oaxacan latte - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Amazing food and coffee!! Service is excellent as well! Was staying in SM for a couple of days for work, ate here every morning.

Absolutely delicious! The passion fruit smoothie and chilaquiles might be my favorite breakfast in SM

Super cute family owned place. Both service and food was excellent. The husband got the oxacan mocha latte and the chilaquiles and I got the oxacan chocolate caliente and the chorizo con huevo. Both dishes had great flavor and the hot drinks were lovingly made and creamy. Would recommend if you are in the area! read more

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Breakfast burrito is very good. Their pico de galo has so much flavor and it's not spicy. Works so well with the burrito. Chicken sausage in the burrito is very well flavored. It's a must try read more

Food was excellent, fresh, authentic, could not have asked for a better meal! Service was also excellent!

very nice and authentic Oaxaca place. loved the tamale , capuchino and awesome service. great location with parking around. read more

Yagul Cafe - The best tamale! Thank you Jessy - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious authentic oaxacan food! Breakfast and service was great. Would def come again. Highly recommend the hot chocolate

Whoah. The breakfast burrito photos do not do the good justice. One of the best and likely underrated breakfast burritos on the west side, and it doesn't leave you feeling full and about to burst. The gentleman behind the counter was incredibly nice and the food came out fresh, hot and delicious, I can't describe it. The burrito has the perfect ratio of everything with a little pico de gallo sprinkled in. The flavors are great and the hot sauce adds a ton of flavor without making you have any regrets. read more

In A Nutshell: -Yagul is a Oaxacan oasis. -I found out about this place while exploring the neighborhood & noticed a lot of people popping in/out. -Not only that the beautiful smell of Mexican food wafted into my nostrils, so I mentally bookmarked this spot. -Not too long later, I came in for a nice breakfast. -The Huevos Rancheros really hit the spot. -The portion was not too big & everything tasted fresh, especially the beans & rice. Overall, the service is very friendly & I liked the prices too. read more

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We just stopped by for drinks, but trust we'll be back for more. Came here early on a weekday and it was mostly empty. Staff was extremely welcoming & patient with us. House coffee w/Oaxacan chocolate - Top 5 decisions of my entire life. Not too sweet, and the chocolate was a great addition to the hot drink. Only thing is, when it started cooling down, the chocolate became a little chunkier. Normal stuff. I really enjoyed this. Shrimp fajitas - yummy! Shrimp was seasoned well Huevos rancheros - delicious. Beans were seasoned well & everything was amazing Interior decor is cute! Not a large spot, but I prefer the size they're working with. read more

We love Yagul. We've had a breakfast and lunch here. Had the Hueveos Rancheros and Memelitas for breakfast. Both were excellent. For lunch had the Mole Enchiladas and Queso Fundido. The Queso had great flavor with the Chorizo and the Mole was also excellent. A bit of a surprise here is the fresh juices they make. Love the green juice. And the woman who runs the dining room and gentleman who cooks are both so nice and friendly!! read more

We ordered three dishes in total. One was excellent, while the other two were okay. I felt the prices were a bit on the high side, but given that it's in Santa Monica near the beach, it's understandable. One thing worth mentioning is that they served the food on hot plates, which left a very good impression. read more

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Awesome Oaxacan breakfast and lunch spot in Santa Monica. It's run by the same family behind Quiadaiyn in Mar Vista, one of the best Oaxacan restaurants on the Westside. I'm thrilled that another good Oaxacan spot is open on this side of town. Yagul Cafe opens at 6 am on weekdays / 8 am weekends and does a good amount of breakfast business. My favorite breakfast dish is the Chilaquiles al Campo, pairing chilaquiles with eggs scrambled with your choice of either chorizo or chicken sausage. The El Campesino is a great combination of a fried egg over a tamal stuffed with peppers and cheese. Eliseo's Scramble with chicken sausage is tasty, as is the unique Enfrijoladas de Tasajo -- beef strips covered in a black bean sauce. They serve a huge tasty cup of Mexican coffee, which they happily refill. Lunch dishes are good as well. The tlayuda is my favorite lunch item, a corn tortilla the size of a medium pizza topped with asiento, black bean sauce, cabbage, quesillo, avocado, tomato, salsa and your choice of tasajo, cecina and/or chorizo. It feeds two. The Mole Enchiladas are excellent thanks to the tasty mole coloradito. I'm glad that Yagul Cafe opened here a couple years ago, it's convenient and the early hours are great for early birds. The staffers are pleasant, courteous and fast. It's like a pared down version of Quiadaiyn, and it's great for that, but Quiadaiyn is open for dinner, offers a more extensive menu throughout the day (5 moles!), and would be my pick if I lived near there. Nonetheless, this is a very good addition to the Santa Monica dining scene. read more

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Wow. Authentic, delicious, meticulously prepared food. Friendly, patient, and professional service. Came here based on the fantastic reviews and the 4.9 is well deserved. read more

Yagul Cafe - Huevos rancheros- 10/10, highly recommend. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We ordered Memelitas and Mole Enchiladas (chicken and veg). They were very tasty. The young servers working there were very attentive and friendly. We would definitely go back there again. read more

Yagul Cafe - Memelitas (top) Mole Enchiladas (bottom) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

A light and bright, festive and fun spot for a cup of coffee. The service is phenomenal. Happy smiles, and your beverage brought to your table. I had a decaf mocha that was just delicious. It had a slight taste of spice that made it unique. Unfortunately, the banana bread was extremely dry. For that I would like to only takeoff half a point, but that is not possible. I would give this place 4.5 stars and come back here again for another tasty coffee break, anytime! TL/dr: definitely a nice spot for a coffee break read more

The food was delicious and fresh, the staff incredibly friendly and the little cafe had a great vibe about it. Honestly, extremely impressed and will be coming back! The breakfast burrito was perfect. read more

What a gem! I had dropped my car off for service and had some time to kill so I rode my bike to this location after finding it on yelp. Very friendly service, warm and welcoming. I had the Chilaquiles with chorizo, Oaxacan mocha latte and fresh squeezed orange juice, all excellent. The service was attentive and the woman behind the counter wanted to make sure that my experience was good and if I needed anything checking on me frequently. The Chilaquiles were perfectly prepared and very delicious. The Oaxacan mocha latte was quite good and the juice was fresh squeezed in excellent. Just loved the Mexican breakfast. read more

Lovely, charming, family owned spot that serves authentic, homey, and delicious Oaxacan breakfast and lunch dishes. 5 stars for our experience. Such warm, hospitable service. Such a beautiful, artistic, and cozy ambiance. Such delicious, homey, and authentic food. This hole in the wall is an excellent addition to downtown Santa Monica. We need more spots like Yagul Cafe! read more

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There's a reason this place gets universal 5-star ratings. Tiny spot (around 20 seats). Family-friendly service. Genuine Oaxacan food. And the coffee...OMG...the coffee. It's amazing. So worth the extra couple of blocks walk off the beach. Wish I had a place this good to eat at home in Texas. It's my new go-to breakfast spot in Santa Monica. read more

Yagul Cafe - The Eliseo's Scramble with their amazing Oaxacan coffee. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Yagul Cafe is a family owned and operated cafe, very traditional food! My favorite are the Memelas with tazajo (steak) and pork, it's always freshly made and it makes a difference! Fresh squeezed orange juice is always available parking can de a little difficult during busy hours but definitely worth to try!! read more

Yagul Cafe - Cute corner - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Small little place with dining inside and out. Food is outstanding!! Service is fast! read more

Yagul Cafe - Oaxacan Chocolate Caliente - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Excellent little place that I found on yelp with 4.9 stars and guess what, Yelp never disappoint. Excellent breakfast, coffee and service. read more

Yagul Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've been coming here for awhile now, their staff is really lovely, the food is absolutely delicious!!!

Incredible breakfast! From coffee to the Chilaquiles Incredible flavors fresh and delicious! And lots of veggies! Service is spot on! Yay! Highly recommend! read more

Two words, Absolutely Amazing. If you're in Santa Monica, it is a must that you come here. First, service was amazing. Second, food delicious. Third, the vibe was very welcoming. read more