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    Anepalco Mexican Restaurant-Main

    4.2 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    CHILAQUILES DE MOLE
    Tony C.

    The service was great!!! However, the food was very bland and lacked flavor! Not much of a selection on salsas too!! I love my food spicy and having a variety of salsas would have helped! We had the carnitas tacos, and breakfast tacos, again not well seasoned. I've had carnitas in many places in LA and Mexico (Uruapan Michoacán) and these carnitas were not that...even the carnitas in LA were better. On a good note, the chips and guacamole were good! The ambiance is very casual, you just walk in and order.

    Tacos
    Ameeli S.

    We ordered a bunch of tacos on Sat or Sun night. We walked over from the hospital after spending all day there. Probably would have enjoyed the tacos more if it was under better circumstances. I can't even remember which tacos were what but they had a large portion of meat and the tortilla was good. It's a small spot and a bit warm inside, not sure if they have ac since the doors were open. It was also a little smokey inside, but smelled like delicious meat on the grill.

    Michael S.

    Took my mom out here since she was craving Mexican food. Found this spot through Yelp and noticed it was popping and popular so we went to give it a try. The lady who served us was kind and polite; didn't rush us at all. We ordered their famous Chilaquiles and a beef burrito. The food presentation is nice and the color scheme makes it look delicious, however, the flavor did not go well with our palate. The burrito was humongous, but it tasted pretty basic. The spicy sauce wasn't that spicy. We could have brought our own sriracha bottle for a little kick lol, but that's not authentic. I really wanted to like this spot based from the good reviews, but it wasn't meeting my expectations. I would be a liar if I was to give it a 4/5 at most if I do say so myself. We didn't finish our food and took it for Togo. If you want to give this place a try, I'm not stopping you alright. I might taste better to other people, but it's not my cup of tea. Regardless, it's still a lovely local shop.

    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....

    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.

    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!

    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! :)

    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.

    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!

    Great chips
    Kim W.

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

    Red Chilaquiles (Breakfast)

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    Food Tripa unbelievable delicious. Service was excellent . Atmosphere is absolutely 10

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    The best food and service! The drinks were fantastic and they have a cheese chorizi dip with homemade tortillas that was truly wonderful

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    I haven't tried every item on the menu, but Loved their horchata french toast! I dream of it!!

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    Did the cook or the ownership change recently?

    Hi Rose: Ownership didn't change, though we recently refreshed the space and updated the menu a bit. We still serving all our customer's favorites, such as Chilaquiles,… 

    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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    I remember Toby and I were having breakfast somewhere near Buffalo. I was explaining how there are…read morejust some type of breakfasts that I will always peek at on a menu. And it isn't omlettes or benedicts or even just two or three egg combos. It's skillets or hashes. I could have either and probably be okay, I said. She then asked me if I could make anything into a skillet or hash, And I reckon the answer is yes. Anything would be improved by making it into a skillet or hash. Case in point, I've had many two egg breakfasts with corned beef hash as the protein option. But you stick that same CBH on a skillet full of hash browns and eggs along with some Swiss cheese? Instantly better. The Chicago Skillet was both an experience and a delight that I did not expect. Usually I like a bit more veggies in my skillet. A bit of tomatoes, peppers, and onions goes a long way. But here every bite just needed that CBH and Swiss to send a delightful message from my mouth. The service was excellent. The server was on the ball and on my table with refills and requests like water and napkins really quickly. The amount of times I had to call him over for coffee was non-existent. Any time I wanted coffee, he was right there without being asked. The ambiance was good too. There was so much space and it had a good mix of tables and booths, as well as two wings. I felt relaxed and comfortable here, and that's all you want from a breakfast joint. You just somewhere nice to bliss out from your favorite skillets. I remember Toby at a later date asking me if I'd ever had the perfect hash or skillet. The Market of The Gods' Mountain Man Hash is the one I always point out. But I appreciate when places like Flappy Jacks dedicate an entire section of eight or nine examples to show you their commitment to the style of breakfast. I reckon that's what makes this the place with the best selection of them for sure. That makes them an Ace in my book.

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    When they say the PANCAKE house they really mean the PANCAKE house…read more We were in search of some breakfast/brunch once we touched down in Los Angeles and seems like everywhere had a long wait time. This place did as well but I recommend checking in on yelp, it helped me once I got there I waited like 5 minutes or less and was seated Didn't take pictures of the food due to just wanting to eat rite away I got a side of bacon eggs and sourdough toast with some pancakes and hash browns We also got a plate of sausages with eggs and pancakes Everything was great from the hospitality to the food I would definitely come back here And I can't complain but man was that HELLA pancakes like overwhelming a huge amount of pancakes there was 4 of us so pretty much everyone got a stack of 3 and we didn't know how to chow that down. But again can't complain Bacon was nice and thick but still crispy Eggs where perfectly scrambled and great taste with some cheese on top The hash browns are amazing literally a full circle plate with those nice crispy cheesy tasting hash browns that I'd definitely come back for Overall I would highly recommend this place, I'll come back next time we're in town

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    I've been here multiple times, but unfortunately, I feel like the quality has gone downhill since…read moremy last few visits. Their ube French toast and mango juice are both really good, so I was disappointed with my most recent experience. I ordered the longganisa bowl, and afterward I became very sick with what seemed like food poisoning. I'm not sure if the longganisa was undercooked or if something else caused it, but the experience was enough that I won't be returning. The rice was also a bit hard and didn't seem properly cooked. The wait times are also a bit insane especially on the weekends. Overall, while I've enjoyed some of their dishes in the past, I probably wouldn't recommend this place based on my most recent experience.

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