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    Almuerzo Café

    4.5 (263 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Griselda P.

    such a great experience! The service was amazing from start to finish everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We ordered several different items from the menu, and every single dish was delicious and full of flavor. My absolute favorite was the Dirty Horchata Latte with vanilla foam. It was perfectly balanced, creamy, and so delicious that I'm already looking forward to having it again. The Strawberry Matcha was also outstanding refreshing, flavorful, and beautifully made. Between the excellent food, delicious drinks, and exceptional service, Almuerzo definitely exceeded expectations. Highly recommend checking it out!

    Starter for the table ... concha's
    Omelina G.

    Birthday brunch at Almuerzo somehow turned into a full telenovela episode. Started strong with chilaquiles embarazados all around since 4 of the 5 were intrigued ... which became unintentionally on-theme once the surprise pregnancy reveal dropped mid-coffee sip. The table lost it. Tip: Ask for both the red and green sauce. If you are like me, I can never decide and both were good so I still can't pick a favorite but guess what? You don't have to. Have both!!! Turkey club held its own, but the real heartbreak was learning they were out of guava, meaning the guava brûlée dreams were canceled before they could even flourish. Raspberry French bread stepped in as the emotional support carb and honestly? Did its job. Churro waffles were the MVP. We all spent a solid minute staring at the topping trying to decide if it was an aggressive scoop of butter before realizing it was ice cream. A journey. Dirty horchata lattes for the squad, while I stayed loyal to the café de olla because someone at the table had to make responsible decisions. 10/10 for food, chaos, plot twists, and accidentally themed menu choices.

    Chilaquiles
    Raven R.

    This is a fun place for brunch! It gets pretty crowded during the weekends so expect a wait. The parking lot is small so I parked in the plaza across the street. The place is clean and beautifully decorated and the staff is very nice. I love that the complimentary pan dulce that they bring to the table! It's soft and fluffy with the iconic sugary top. We got the stuffed blackberry french toast and chilaques. Stuffed Blackberry French Toast- You get buttery brioche stuffed with a blackberry cream cheese filling. The filling is creamy and decadent with a good amount of blackberry jam. Finished with powdered sugar and lechera. Chilaquiles- This is a fun take on chilaquiles. The tortillas are stuffed with mozarella cheese and fried until it's crisp with a gooey, cheesy middle. Finished with red and green salsa. Great experience overall!

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    Melissa R.

    This place has been on my mind! Want to go back! The chilaquiles were so delicious! Definitely love the complimentary concha, paired perfectly with my iced coffee. Will be going back soon! It's a very popular place so make sure you go before you get very hungry because they get packed quick! Service was great and it's a very cute restaurant! 10/10 for sure!

    Mai N.

    Love this place!! Great service and great spot for brunch! Love the cinnamon coffee that is just slightly sweetened and the complimentary pan dulce.

    Lorena G.

    Really disappointing experience. We waited about 40 minutes just to get seated. Once we were finally seated, we ordered an iced café de olla and chilaquiles. The food was okay, but definitely not worth that kind of wait. I also ordered toast, which came out soggy and overly sugary. The biggest issue was the service. Our server never came back to check on us at all. After waiting about 25 minutes, we finally had to get up and ask for boxes and the check ourselves. The waiter saw me trying to get his attention but just kept walking. The host was the only one who helped right away, which I appreciated, but overall the experience was frustrating. I wouldn't come back. The food is mid

    Chilaquiles with salsa verde and steak
    Bryan L.

    The restaurant itself is very nicely designed and was bustling on a Sunday morning. We found ourselves with a couple seats at the bar to avoid a long wait. We were met with a couple of pan dulce which were slightly sweet with almost a croissant type texture. My wife and I each got an order of the chilaquiles -- one with red salsa and chorizo, and the other with green salsa and steak. Both orders were very tasty and we had enough to take home. Would totally recommend and we'll be back to try the rest of the menu.

    Yvette S.

    I found a new hidden gem in Tustin. Almuerzo Cafe staff were so friendly and attentive. I loved the classic European paintings, like the Mona Lisa and Girl with the Pearl Earring, holding lattes. I was a cute touch for their decor. The food was fantastic, but I didn't love their lattes. I had the vanilla latte and I didn't really taste the coffee. There was too much milk and with a hint of vanilla. My friend loved the cookie butter latte, but I didn't like the flavor. All this didn't really matter to me because they also give you complimentary mini conchas. Pan con cafe can really fix anything! To share, we tried the molletes. The chorizo and papas are served on warm and soft bolillos topped with avocados, pickled onions, and a chipotle and avocado salsa. It's a bit much to share for two people but perfect for a group of 4. For the mains, we ordered chicken and waffles and the chilaquiles embarazados. My friend LOVED the chicken and waffles. I thought they had such a pretty presentation and she really enjoyed the waffle. The green sauce on the chilaquiles was spicy, but nothing I couldn't handle. It's served with frijolitos, eggs any style you like them, and a fresh bolillo. It was so unique and flavorful. We arrived there around 9 am-ish. When we left, there was a bit of a line, so we beat the crowd. They do take reservations, but you may need to make them in person. They don't have a phone number and I don't see an option on open table or Yelp. I would be willing to wait in that big line for this spot, the food is delicious.

    Cafe de olla with complimentary pan dulce de
    Bee G.

    I came here for the first time with my coworker. I ordered the Chilaquiles embarazados with their Café de Olla. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and never let my coffee cup. Go empty or cold. The place itself is very relaxing and feeling like you're eating at a fancy breakfast café I'm definitely coming here again

    Desire N.

    Almuerzo Café in Tustin is a cozy, aesthetically pleasing spot for breakfast and brunch with authentic flavors. They are known for flavorful breakfast like the Empanadas, Molcajete, Bistec and huevos. The Churro waffle and Stuffed blackberry French toast are the best I have had. Their specialty lattes are declious. It is a popular, bustling spot that is highly recommended for its quality food.

    Sides (Eggs, Beans, Bread).
    Nicholas G.

    Food is great, but the service (in my experience) has been a hit AND a miss. My first time here was a pleasant experience (which is why I came back), and would have been a 5-star review if I had left it at that time. Service was on point. But, my 2nd time here was disappointing. As usual on the weekend, there were plenty of people outside waiting who were already on the wait list. We approached the host inside and were told the wait time (~20-25 minutes) and were also told that we could sit at the bar if space became available. Luckily, at that moment a couple was leaving and we went ahead and claimed our spot at the bar. Once the table was cleared and ready for us, we sat down and were given our menus. After looking at the menu for a very short period of time, we were ready to order and placed the menus down on the counter. It took about 20 minutes for someone to come take our order. The worker in front of us who was behind the bar counter the whole time ignored us and even took the order from the couple next to us AND the couple that sat down after us at the opposite end. Only when the manager happened to be waiting for drinks to bus to a table, did she acknowledge us and ask how everything was going. Other than that, the food we ordered this time (and the previous time) were tasty. We've had the following items (separate times): - Bistec & Huevos (the meat is super tasty!) - Chilaquiles (Rojos) - Chilaquiles Embarazados - Huevos Divorciados All of the above are great options. Parking is limited and trickles to the area behind 7 Eleven. Would I come back? Maybe, maybe not. If I do I'd definitely pass at sitting at the bar area for the sake of getting good, proper service.

    Pan Dulce to start. Vanilla Latte was delicious!!
    Evonne G.

    I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time. TikTok influenced me. Lol. It was sooooo good!! The service was great. Everything we tried was spot on. As a Mexican American who grew up in Los Angeles, I know what proper Mexican food should taste like. And this place was exactly that!! I ordered the bistec & huevos. Omg so good. The hubs got the two meat omelet. To drink, Jamaica and a Vanilla latte. We'll be back to try other dishes!!

    French Fries and Enchiladas Verdes ( green ) yuuummmm!!!
    Karla M.

    Second time here they never disappoint food amazing last time I got red enchiladas this time I got the enchiladas verdes (green ) My husband got Break the fast Burrito Aaaaaaannnddd a jarritos they have jarritos guys Mexican Fav drink yummm Service was amazing they're always very attentive I never got out of my seat Jesus was very helpful and kept checking on us keep up the amazing work Jesus

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    Do they have vegan options?

    We currently do not offer vegan options.

    Phone number for Togo orders?

    Unfortunately they don't list one anywhere

    Do you open on Christmas?

    Yes! Christmas Eve 7am - 3 pm Christmas Day 9:30 am - 2 pm… Read more

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    Does anyone know if you can go and just order coffee to go?

    Wrong place for that. It's the only thing on the menu that was a miss for us. Save your time & money and get it somewhere else ;)

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