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Anepalco Mexican Restaurant-Main

4.2 (2.5k reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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SUNDAYS AFTER A DODGER'S WORLD SERIES WIN!!!
David W.

The Friend... The Best Friend.... The talk on the phone all night, Friend.... And best of all, the sleep over your house when we're all adults already, Friend.... This is Her Friend, and although I like her, she is not my friend, respectively speaking of course. But when I woke up this fateful Sunday morning and walked into the living room, I saw her, sprawled about my couch, moments from waking up and wondering where her next meal would come from. I had to think quick but it was Sunday and I was in the midst of an alcohol fog. I was too late! The Friend had woken up and I had already made eye contact. There was nowhere to hide and no way out of this already destined Sunday adventure. "Where we going for lunch?" she managed to get out over a yawn. As I mentioned before, I was still in a fog and although my response should have been a place with a drive-thru window, even that simple knowledge was not available to me at the moment and instead I blurted out the first food related name I could think of and shouted, "Anepalco?" The Friend nodded with mean approval, so me, my lady and The Friend were off to what my wallet would call, "a not excessive but pricey for what it is meal." The silver lining to this whole situation was that the food was indeed delicious. Ordering anything with the mole is going to be magical on your tastebuds, especially with the enchiladas. Their tacos were slightly above average and the torta tasted like a perfectly made torta. I guess it wasn't such a bad Sunday after all. Stay looking for the silver linings & delicious mole my friends....

Nathaniel P.

This place does not disappoint, at this point I've tried everything on the menu and my favorite dish is the Huevos Perdidos the duck carnitas is amazing!!!! The aqua frescas are also delicious!

HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS
Alexsandro O.

I'm not sure if this dish is supposed to be prepared like this but I'm only able to eat half my meal with how oily this dish is served. Basically chips,beans, cheese and sauce for a heavy price tag. Been eyeing this place for a while... I can tell they have a lot of potential and maybe their other dishes would be delicious but this is keeping me from going back.

Watermelon Aguafresca
Raven R.

Came here for breakfast. The place is cozy and clean The staff was very welcoming and helpful. We tried the watermelon aguafresca upon their recommendation. For entrees we ordered horchata french toast and chilaquiles with asada. Watermelon Aguafresca- This was sweet and refreshing. The watermelon flavor was distinct and it was served ice cold. Horchata French Toast- This has a lovely cinnamon flavor with a creamy horchata sauce. A tasty sweet dish! Chilaquiles with Asada- We were able to get this with combination sauce. The tortillas were fresh and crisp. The asada is tender and juicy. The salsa rojo and verde tied the flavors together. Finished with an over easy egg. Great experience overall!

Mexican Mocha
Ivy H.

Anepalco never misses. The chilaquiles were so good and the Mexican mocha made with Abuelita chocolate was pure comfort. I couldn't decide which type so I tried the divorciados which is both salsas ! We also tried the Burrito del Norte. The meat was so savory. Parking is limited, but totally worth it if you're in Orange. We went early during breakfast and it was perfect timing right after, it packed up fast. There are two locations; this was the smaller one and it's such a cute, cozy little brunch spot.

Yesenia E.

The place is tiny however beautifully decorated. They do have a small menu. The service was a bit slow. We had to sinuously wave down the server. We never got water, even though. When the food arrived, the flavor was OK. It was anything extravagant and they don't offer any extra condiments which sucked because some of the food you get extra flavor overall, the place was OK. The staff was really nice however they hardly check up on us.

Guava french toast
Theresa R.

This is a great restaurant to visit with your family and friends. We had a delicious brunch. The food was seasoned well and very balanced tasting. We enjoyed the Guava French toast and green chilaquiles. I wished the French toast was more soft and fluffy, rather than dense. Our toddler's mac n cheese was very simple, but still tasted good. Our kid really enjoyed the sweet watermelon. The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is clean, pretty, and spacious. The music choice is top notch!

Guava French Toast
Amy T.

My coworkers and I came here for the chilaquiles and they did not disappoint! I usually don't go for chilaquiles often but I heard this place had top notch chilaquiles; both great presentation and taste! We came on a Thursday morning and this place was already packed. It is a very small restaurant with limited parking so I can definitely see this place even more packed on the weekends. We all ordered 4 dishes to share: Horchata French Toast, Guava French Toast, Green Chilaquiles, and Chilaquiles (red) w/ carnitas. Both french toast tasted really good; not too sweet. I really enjoyed the red chilaquiles with carnitas more than the green but maybe because we added meat to it hehe. The presentation of the chilaquiles was perfect, topped with egg, pico de gallo, avocado, cojita, and cream...it was too perfect to eat. Overall service and food were great. I will definitely be back to try their Huevos Perdidos and Ceviche. Definitely recommend! :)

Elote was fresh, tangy, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy
Nolan W.

Went here while visiting family in the hospital. It's within walking distance from Saint Joseph's and CHOC. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing! For a hole in the wall, Mexican restaurant, they sure did knock it out of the park!

Great chips
Kim W.

Food was great Service was great The guacamole was great We both had breakfast / chiliquiles & huevos rancheros

HORCHATA FRENCH TOAST
Emily S.

Anepalco is a cozy mexican brunch spot near St. Joseph's hospital. If you're visiting a loved one and want to get out to get a bite you can easily walk over to this restaurant. The staff is very kind and the food was good. The chilaquiles came with red and green salsa which made them very flavorful but the carne asada was too tough which is why I gave it a 4/5 stars. The horchata french toast was delicious. It was not too sweet which I appreciated. I just wish it came with some more fruit. Overall this is a great brunch spot to visit when you're in the area!

Cheerful
Mayra G.

Delicious amazing service staff attempts great delicious. Fiancé love his chilaquiles. The Chilaquiles were perfect on spice, especially because he doesn't eat spicy food. Ambiance alegria/cheerful vibe.

Red Chilaquiles with carnitas.
Melisa B.

On our way north, stopped here for brunch. Fast friendly service. Had the red chilaquiles with carnitas and it was plenty for my husband and I to share. Delicious and a creative twist on a typical chilaquiles dish. Worth a stop here if it fits in your plans. Wish they had this restaurant in San Diego area.

Huevos Perdidos and Chilaquiles in the back.

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Amazing smokey red sauce on the chilaquiles ... green sauce is limey and delicious but that red sauce!

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great food and great service from Cynthia. I've never had Mexican food this good. Keep up the great work.

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Not the typical Mexican fare. Very delicious and perhaps you might think gourmet. A great experience.

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Do you use the same fryer for corn and flour items?

We don’t have a fryer. Thanks

Is it baby friendly?

Yes, however at the Main Street location it is a little bit cramped inside, however there is room for a stroller at the outside tables.

Do they have mimosas?

We don't offer Mimosas at this location, but on 3737 W Chapman Ave we do have a full bar.

Is it dog friendly?

Inside the restaurant is a little cramped for pets, but there are a few small tables outside.

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