Our family loves Zumayas and we go there about once a month for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The owners are very nice and the food is authentic. We go for the homemade tortillas, tasty salsa, and the Cesar salad. It's the best Cesar salad around with or without the chicken. I do miss the bolillo they used to serve with it. They serve hard tacos, as well as soft tacos on homemade tortillas. flautas. Their pozole tastes as good as it looks in photos. For breakfast I love their nopales con huevo plate that is served with beans and of course, homemade tortillas. My husband likes their nopales con "Zumayas speci" that comes with carnitas, chilaquiles, eggs, and beans de olla or fried potatoes. Zumayas is our go to for good food, good service, and the cool mexican ambiance. I I especially like the artwork, time period photos, and the Latin sound tracks they play. Oldies always hit the spot. You need to try it. You won't be disappointed! Gonzales family read more

one of the BEST restaurants in LA!! every single time i visit whittier (it's a drive from where i am) i HAVE to stop by zumayas. the rice is truly my favorite mexican rice and is always bursting with flavor. the carne asada is tender, juicy, and so flavorful. whatever marinade they use is so delicious and never dissapoints. the chips (which come free as a starter) are made fresh and are crunchy and delicious. they also have fresh tortillas. definitely recommend this place - service is super friendly too! read more

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Ordered takeout today and was really disappointed. I paid $18 for a carne asada burrito that was smaller than my hand. For that price, I expected a much more substantial portion. read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - $18 carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Food was very salty never eating again ! They never ever made it right . The lady was rude read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - All the salt - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

The albóndigas are a 10. Love the authenticity . Our waiter was very nice and attentive read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

At a recommendation from a former coworker, we had a retirement party for one of coworkers here. The funny thing is that person who recommended the business didn't even show up for the party? Bizarre. Anyways, for events like this, there's a spot in the back of the restaurant with TVs and enough tables and seating for a larger group of people. I'm not sure of the logistics, but there was a predetermined menu of a couple things to choose from and we can order or add anything extra if we wanted. I got there first with the decor that everyone provided and we were allowed to decorate, just make sure to clean up after yourselves. The funny thing was that when I was decorating, this older gentleman started helping me and I thought it was one of the workers and turned out to be some random guy! AHHH. I got the flautas with the refried beans. Portions were generous and the servers were efficient and friendly. The tortilla portion was a bit harder and difficult to chew through than what I would have liked, but everything else was alright. Don't mind coming back to try more of their menu. read more

Great food, great customer service. The fresh hand made tortillas are amazing. I Will come again.

Emily and her crew are amazing and very attentive, they remember your name and always great with a smile! read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Nopales Con Huevos is always a great choice for breakfast and it's my wife's Elim's go to every time we come here! - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Wow, I am a picky eater when it comes to Mexican food because I'd rather cook it myself than pay for someone else to cook it but was I blown away by Zumaya's food. It was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. We ordered the breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros and machaca plate. I will definitely be ordering from here again. I highly recommend it. read more

Trini is genuinely one of those waitresses who makes you feel like you're more than just another customer. She has such a warm, welcoming personality, and the way she takes care of people feels effortless and sincere. She notices the little things, always checks in with a smile, and somehow manages to make even the busiest shifts feel personal. Her energy can brighten the whole room, and you can tell that she truly cares about giving people a great experience. read more

I really do feel like this place is a hit and miss, they aren't consistent with their food. I've made several attempts to come back and unfortunately their service, food has declined. Extremely salty, mmm do you not peel your Chiles for RAJAS? Mine still had the skin on and I asked why and they said that's how they are, NOPE.... You charred your Chiles and peel the skin. No refills on your Aguas , though they aren't even fresh, they are machine mixed. The service can be a bit dismissive at times. Loud... very hot in the summer please invest in an AC. Ohhh and on sundays sometimes they will run out of certain items so be prepared with a second option. read more

I was greeted at the door immediately, with a smile and a welcome. The waiter was very helpful with suggestions and I decided on two "appetizers." Good thing. The bowl of Albondigas was much larger than I expected. It was steaming hot and tasted great! The taquitos were huge. The meat was tender, well spiced and also tasted great So, I'll be coming back on my next visit to Whittier, CA! read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Michelada and chips & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

The enchiladas Del Mar are amazing! Trini the work is so nice ! She definitely goes above and beyond! She one of the reasons I always come back! read more

The problem was solved. I was reimbursed. There's nothing better than communicating with your customers. I'm not a believer in that " the customer is always right" I wish them success in their long standing business. read more

Trini provides amazing service at Zumaya's Mexican Cafe. She is always friendly, welcoming, attentive, and makes every customer feel special. Her years of experience really show in the way she takes care of her guests and makes sure everyone leaves happy. After more than 20 years of working as a waitress, Trini has truly become a valued part of the restaurant and someone customers can always count on for great service and a wonderful experience. I recommend the the enchiladas Del Mar, they are my favorite and my go to order. The rice is also my favorite so delicious. 10/10 read more

In my opinion not 100% Mexican food, coffee taste more like water, the half & half milk looked what appeared to be somebody lashes, when I showed it to waiter she took it to the back not sure if it was just spooned out and brought it back, and the worst was too many FLIES and this was indoor coffee shop, spent more time swapping the flies away than enjoying my breakfast. Thumbs down! read more

I visit this restaurant often during my lunch, they have the best customer service, everything that I tried so far is amazing, and the restaurant style is lovely. read more

Recommended by DoubleTree employee. Directly across the street. Small local restaurant with homelike hospitality. The salsa is awesome!!!!!!! The food is awesome and everything is authentic and made from scratch. Definitely can tel by the look and flavor of the foods. The servings are HUGE. The guacamole is made from scratch and VERY green. The avocados are imported from Mexico. The rice was very good!!!! Miles was on of the owners there who also served us. Very personable and awesome! 5 star restaurant hands down. Go hungry and you'll leave stuffed and you will barely be able to walk out hahahaha read more

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I had a morning meeting with a men's church group and after, my buddy told me about this place around the corner. What a true hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing. Since it was my first time here, I was told to try to Zumaya's Breakfast Plate. Wowsers! So much delicious food and the tortillas were to die for. Super fresh and seemed like they made them to order. Another place I will be coming back to try their lunch/dinner options read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - THE ZUMAYA BREAKFAST w/ carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Today was our first time trying Zumayas & my hubby & I truly enjoyed our experience today. The staff were very friendly and the interior design is a homestyle Mexican vibe which I loved. My hubby and I ordered chilaquiles. He got his divorciados style which means half red sauce half green sauce. I got mine Ranchera style (mild) and I fell in love with their sauces. The mild still has a nice hint of spice but it's not spicy. My husband's on the other hand were on the spicy side but not too spicy to the point your mouth is on fire, just the way he likes them. We took turns trying each other's chilaquiles to try the different sauces & we came to the verdict that Zumayas truly is a great quality & authentic Mexican restaurant. We will definitely come by again. Apparently this place has been in business since 1987 and its family operated. Truly a gem in Whittier we've encountered. #SupportFamilyBusinesses read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Store Front - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Food was okay and usually always is only problem was when I ordered to go , while sitting waiting for my order I saw the older waiter Latino server grabbing the chips with her bare hands then going to touch everything else without washing them using no proper hygiene. Was so upset after seeing her hands touch the counter multiple times. Also over heard her complaining to another worker how a family that was eating there kept asking for more salsa and chips. She just seemed so vulgar and rude . Whoever runs this place really has to speak to their staff. read more

The hubby and I were looking for a Mexican restaurant to have lunch, we happen to come across Zumayas Mexican restaurant. It's a nice restaurant a little small so if you have a big party I would call ahead of time so they can accommodate.They also have outdoor seating in the back also. We came on a Sunday, afternoon, (they close early i think around 4, great for brunch or lunch) nice decor, oldies music. Cool place to chill and have a nice meal. For the food we both ordered enchiladas, there were so delicious. I got the asada taco and chicken enchiladas with green sauce and the hubby got the chicken enchiladas with mole. Both dishes were really really good. Only thing is they didn't have was limes for the beers. But everything else was else was great. Service, kind people. This place is a hidden gem. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

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Excellent restaurant. We had a party of 8 and everyone loved their meal. I had the chile verde and it was delicious! read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Chile Verde Plato - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

The food is so tasty and authentic! 10/10 !! Would definitely recommend anyone to come here . The service was great And so is the ambiance . Uptown Whittier gem read more

Believe it our not good Mexican food is difficult to find in Whittier! I am always on the search. I am beyond happy that this place was recommended. Food is delicious. Beans are great That's how you know you found a good Mexican restaurant. Haha. The staff is welcoming and feels like family. My new favorite spot for sure!!!! read more

Great food and personable service. We always enjoy our meal whenever we go! Perfect location.

will definitely come back !! clean restraunt, good flavor, and service amazing ,restraunt is clean read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - bomb !!!!!! will definitely come back - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

I've been to this eatery a few times and every time I do the staff is gracious and helpful. So far every dish I've ordered is delicious and bursting with authentic home made flavor. Anyone looking for a real Mexican food should definitely take visit. If your in the Whittier area and hungry pop in an enjoy some enchiladas with mole, the chile rellenos made with the pasilla chile or any of the variety of foods on the menu. Highly recommended! read more

The food was pretty good. Especially the red chili sauce. It had a nice smokey flavor and wasn't too spicy. The salsa was good and chips. Service was adequate. Price was reasonable. The only complaint I had was there was no air conditioning or at least they didn't turn it on very high. Place is small but it looks like they have patio seating. read more

Hands down a very welcoming setting. Music, food, and hospitality were great. The hand made tortillas were a plus. Loved the vibe and flan. Can't wait to go back. Much love to the chef Miles!!! read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Machaca 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Came to have breakfast since it's been quite some time that we've been here. I ordered the green Chilaquiles and I would say I was very disappointed. My dish was very salty and oily. I only had two bites and that was that. We also ordered the eggs and the nopales it was really soggy, Flavor was OK. We did get an order of the fresh tortillas however, I think that they freeze them before they warm them up, They were just falling apart. Service is good, but unfortunately, the food wasn't. The place really needs a good deep, clean, we were seated by the window, but had to move because there was dried beans on the seats. Also, the fans are filthy above the ceiling and the tables were not throughly wiped down. read more

Zumayas has been our absolute go-to! They make you feel like family. I usually get the enchiladas rojas with chicken which i love! But truly you can't go wrong with any item on their menu! Their tortilla soup, albondigas and pozole. AMAZING. Whether it's for weekend breakfast, or dinner any day, a place of true comfort cuisine in a homey setting! The service is always friendly and attentive. They've become part. of my family's almost bi-weekly rotation read more

Lmao "let's support a small business". Never again. I tipped $6 and they literally changed it to $9 four days later. That's not a mistake, that's intentional. The food was overly salty, but the worst taste was realizing this place is desperate enough to steal $3 from a paying customer. It's not about the money, it's about integrity and clearly that's gone. Check your receipts carefully people! UPDATE: Lmao Apparently the owner is too 'well off' to worry about ethical billing, but not rich enough to afford a sincere apology. Embarrassing arrogance. Do him a favor and spend your measly money somewhere else. read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Very friendly staff, portions were good and service is great. The food is good but not great. Giving 4 stars because of the service, food would get 3 stars. read more

My favorite uptown Whittier restaurant! They anything with the homemade tortillas and you will not be sorry. The homemade chips and salsa are amazing. No real tequila so skip the margaritas but mimosas are good. Great friendly service!!! read more

Zumayas Mexican Cafe - Shrimp tacos and mimosa - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

First time here. My husband ordered different tacos and he liked all of them. I ordered the one enchilada roja and one chile relleno combination and it was good, but I had to order tortillas because my combination didn't come with tortillas. I never had to eat my chile relleno without tortillas. Their aguas frescas are from a mix, not made there. Quiet place, nice relaxed dinner. Service was friendly and attentive. I wish they made their own aguas frescas. read more

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Homey, cozy little Mexican joint. Been in Uptown Whittier forever. No frills. Just good food. The Mike enchiladas were tasty. My boyfriend loved the tacos and their guacamole is guacalicious. It's a fun down home place. Service was perfect. Not too rushed. Gotta come back and try something else. read more

Omgggg! I can't believe I didn't review this sooner. I had to go back to get their green enchiladas which are just amazing and delicious as I remembered! They're so flavorful paired with your choice of sides, all of which are very good portions. Definitely one of my favorites in the area! Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more

Ah dios mío! La comida de Zumaya's es sabroso y auténtico! In English, the food here is amazing. This is my third time here and it gets more and more delicious. I love how friendly the staff is and all of the recommendations have been spot on. I've had the albóndigas, tacos and enchiladas. All the tortillas are hand made and the chips and salsa are so damn goood! They also offer calabacitas which is so hard to find at most Mexican restaurants which goes to show how authentic the food is. The prices are average and there is ample parking. I never seen it really packed but I am okay with it! If you're looking for an intimate environment and good food without the frills. read more

Really good Mexican food, the environment is good, great people, it brought memories as growing up in the Familia of 8 . Thank you Emily and her son Jacob read more