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    Cafe De Olla

    4.3 (3.9k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Entrance and outside seating
    Anton F.

    If a shop is called Cafe De Olla, you better deliver and meet the expectations and this place does just that. I first heard about this place years ago, made several attempts to go but didn't have the patience, the wait time and line were always long, they did not accept reservations. When I finally made it in, it was worth the wait A small and cozy restaurant, with a capacity to serve about 50 people between the inside and outside, Cafe De Olla serves up some of the most delicious traditional Mexican entrees and coffee around. Try the chilaquiles and cafe de olla coffee, it's a must. Free street parking, open for breakfast and lunch. Amazing!

    Maddy M.

    Now I know why this place always has a long wait. Hot tip: You can join the waitlist on Yelp before you get there! I came with a friend who is a regular and she gave me a lot of good recommendations of what to order. The menu is quite large, filled with tons of delicious Mexican breakfast options! I'm a big machaca fan, so that's what I ordered. As an appetizer, we got the molletitos with chorizo and OMG! It was absolutely delicious. I got to taste my friend's huevos divorciados and the sauce was so delicious. My machaca was different than what I have had at other restaurants, a little on the dry side, but I enjoyed it. Loved the rice and beans it came with! Another highlight was the Cafe de Olla itself! I think I downed like 4 cups of it, it was so delicious. Service here was fantastic. Highly recommend!

    Sinaloa combination with elote and pork deep fried tamales with Chilaquiles, eggs, and beans.
    Sally m.

    Wow! I also had the cafe de Olla iced coffee. It's so delicious-kind of like a chai coffee. The deep fried tamales are incredible. There are is a pork or elote option or you can get one of each. They're incredible. Highly recommend- get there early cause there will be a line all day but especially around 10:30-11am on a weekend.

    Chel S.

    Waited about an hour on the waitlist on a Tuesday morning, so definitely expect a wait during busy hours. I ordered the chorizo plate, which was decent but nothing particularly special. I had ordered corn tortillas but was given flour instead; thankfully, they were really good, so I wasn't too upset about it. I also tried the Del Rey Special with machaca and chilaquiles, and this was definitely the highlight of my meal. I loved that the entomatada chilaquiles actually had some heat to them! A lot of places claim something is spicy and it ends up being pretty mild, so I appreciated that these actually delivered. The machaca was flavorful and the overall combination was great. One thing I will add is that the food was entirely too salty, but still good. I also ordered an iced café de olla, which I enjoyed, but I found the pricing a little odd. The iced version costs more despite essentially being the same drink with ice, while the hot café de olla comes with refills and the iced one does not. Service was okay, nothing particularly memorable, but no major complaints either. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would give it another try, especially for the chilaquiles.

    Iced Cafe de Olla Was empty during my meal, when I finished and no one ever came to check up on us if we needed any refills.
    Luis P.

    I got on the waitlist online around 10:15am. Said about 12-12:30pm I get it busy. Checked in around 12:15pm said 20 minute wait, cool. Took 45 min to sit us. Because I actually had to go ask again. How much longer. Then all of a sudden oh just ready in a min, when there was clearly 3 empty table for about 10 minutes. So got seated at 1pm from 10:15am reservation... 3hr wait um I don't think so. And then not once did they check up on us if we needed any refill or anything else.... Smh Food was ok, I ordered a simple burrito and eggs were a bit under cooked. Overall bad experience...

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    Adeline P.

    All right first of all let me just see we got there right on time we got served thankfully it was only two of us. We got seated right away. We stood outside sidewalk to which was nice surprisingly. I got my food and my boyfriend got his food it was really good actually I'm pretty sure I got the Chilaquiles, but I forgot the specific name. But who cares because it was delicious lol. As we waited to get her food, we saw the amount of people that came here to eat. Definitely worth it. Cute spot. We took some coffee to go. Definitely we will be back.:)

    Kevin R.

    Cafe De Olla is a Burbank staple. I've been going to Cafe De Olla for quite some time now and they don't miss. Their food is amazing. I always get their Chilaquiles and Chocolate Chip Pancakes with an Iced Cafe De Olla. They have different sauces for their chilaquiles and each one is so good. The pancakes are always warm and fluffy. Service is top tier. Everyone is so welcoming and tries to accommodate you in a timely manner as they do get really busy. Ambiance is great. A cozy breakfast spot with seating inside and some outside. It's on the smaller side so it does get packed. I would recommend being there early. Overall , I'll always tell people to try Cafe De Olla if they haven't yet. It's that good and I'll always come back.

    The American classic
    Marie W.

    This place is a joke! You have to wait for 3 + hours in order to have a lame breakfast, bad service tiny place fit for the 7 dwarfs never coming back. Food not so good but If you want to come here make sure your reservation is 3 years ahead I'd give it 0 stars but I can't

    El Paisano Omelette
    Anthony R.

    Decided to stop by here on a Saturday morning. This cafe has an option to get in line online before arriving so you don't have to wait as long which I like. It was busy but they move fast so we only waited about 20 min. Parking can be a little difficult as it's only street parking. I got the Paisano omlette, I loved how they added the salsa and cheese to imitate the Mexican flag! The omelette had shredded beef that was loaded with all the condiments inside. It is served with a side of hashbrowns that were cooked nice and crispy. I also got a side of pancakes that come with 2. They were cooked very fluffy and buttery. Overall I love coming to cafe de olla!

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a small and packed brunch place, located in Burbank, street parking only, limited indoor and outdoor seating, expect long waiting time around one hour during weekend perk hours Service: fairly slow, after seated, it took a long time to place order and receive food Food: numerous items on their menu, traditional breakfast and lunch, in both Mexican and American styles MACHACA BURRITO - **** Eggs, shredded beef, onion, tomato, jalapeño, rice, beans, and salsa, flavorful, recommend HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS - *** Two over medium eggs, one cover with red sauce, and another covered with green sauce, served cold and mushy texture CÁFE DE OLLA - *** traditional way of preparing coffee in Mexico, boiling cinnamon sticks, piloncillo spices and ground coffee, very unique flavor for people like cinnamon Price: moderate protons and reasonable prices, expect $25 per person

    Veggie Breakfast Burrito
    Shawna R.

    I went for brunch during the week when it would be less crowded, wait time for a table wasn't long and we were able to snag a seat inside. Our server Matt came to the table right away, grabbed our drinks and answered some questions I had about the menu. I ended up grabbing the poblano chilaquiles (green sauce) it came with rice and creamy beans to dip the chips in. It was delicious, lots of chips so I didn't finish it all but was really good. My cousin got a veggie breakfast wrap and an iced coffee, she said both were really good! They also have gluten free pancakes ($2+ up charge) and will accommodate if you have any allergies, just notify the server. Overall service was great, food was delicious. Seating is limited both inside and outside. Parking is street only, I did find a spot off to the side in the neighborhood with a short walk to the restaurant. **When checking in, note that your whole party needs to be there when the table is ready. They won't seat you before hand.

    Chilaquiles Habaneros
    Meya B.

    I really enjoyed this spot! It was a bit of a wait even on a weekday but it was definitely worth it. The staff were friendly just running around due to how busy it was. It was also a pretty small place so that's also probably why they can't seat many people. I would definitely return, it was so fresh and tasty. It really was spicy! I loved that kick and how it was still edible without spice taking over. The cafe de olla was so tasty too, I usually don't drink coffee but I will now!

    Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (3 eggs, chorizo, cheese, salsa and hash browns)
    Joe C.

    First time eating here with friends and I really enjoyed it. My friend put our name down on the waitlist via Yelp while driving and we waited approximately 10 minutes to be seated. Once the table was ready, they called us and sat us down. We ordered and the food came out extremely fast. Whoever is running the kitchen definitely knows what they're doing! I ordered the chorizo burrito with hash brown from their breakfast menu and the cafe de olla. The burrito was fresh and hot with a good kick in spice - the perfect size too. Eating it with the included salsa, it was great! The cafe de Olla was delicious too with a good amount of cinnamon and not overly sweet either. Going to be adding this place to the family's rotation now. It's great, but can get packed as eating is very limited. Street parking is available too. Can't wait to come back! Service was great too!

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    1 year ago

    The best chilaquiles I've had so far. Can't beat their bottomless hot cafe de olla either.

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    4 months ago

    Expensive long wait and food is ok. I end up ordering online and even like that it took more than 30 min

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    10 months ago

    The food is delicious, especially the chilaquiles. The service is awesome very helpful.

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    11 months ago

    Delicious food , good service , street parking was easy ... definitely get on the wait list before you leave home !

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    9 months ago

    Wonderful place for breakfast. Everything is delicious but the chilaquiles are a must. Can't wait to come back.

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    10 months ago

    The place is small but worth the wait cafe de olla is refreshing the sopes are delicious and pancakes my favorite spot in Burbank.

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    5 months ago

    My favorite spot for chilaquiles! This place rules, and the employees make the experience even better. Everyone is so kind. 10/10

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    Food and service are amazing, coffee is great... a bit of a wait but worth it. Will definitely keep coming back.

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    Such an amazing morning enjoying breakfast and being served by the fantastic staff at this restaurant. The coffee and food was the best !!!

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    Ask the Community - Cafe De Olla

    I see there is outdoor seating, so are they dog friendly?

    We go there often, weekly for a late lunch and during the week it is mellow compared to a Sunday morning where everyone in Burbank wants a table:) I think they'd be fine with our four legged one as long as they are behaved and not bothering anyone.… 

    Can I place a to go order over the phone?

    I believe so

    How do I add myself to the waitlist?

    Joining the waitlist on Yelp is an option through the app

    Do they sell their coffee grounds? I would love to buy a bag and make it at home.

    Unfortunately, no, they do not. But I wish they would 😍

    Where can I park?

    Plenty of street parking!

    Would they be able to accommodate a party of 15 (I have big family )?

    I don't think so; it's a small place

    What time do you close the waitlist on Sunday?

    I looked for waitlist from 9 am on and it never was available.

    Why does the waitlist close sometimes, too busy?

    Yes. It is a very small restaurant with maybe seating for 20 people. It's always packed. My rec is breakfast for dinner and go around 5pm. Or we will order to go and there's a cute neighborhood park literally around the corner and go eat there… 

    What time do they stop serving breakfast?

    We server breakfast all day. Thanks for reaching out

    Anyone know if they're open today New Year's Eve?

    They are closed!

    Is there any wait time in the late afternoon?

    Depends on the day. You can check the waitlist on yelp.

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor dining?

    Yes, they have let me have my dog outside.

    Do we have to be COVID vaccinated to be able to eat inside or outside?

    Hi Kimberly, We are not, we do however require masks at all times when entering/exiting the restaurant and walking from your table.… 

    Is there patio dining or just the tables in the front?

    A few Tables inside and out the front .. that's it

    Does the Cafe have WIFI?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant open for outdoor dining?

    The restaurants not open for outdoor dining, even though it offers you a time to join the waitlist, don't do it. They texted us once we arrived at the cafe that they were only doing takeout orders.

    Is this place open for outdoor dining now?

    Yep sure is

    Is this location still open for dine in?

    No.

    Hi, I'm trying to go with a group of 4 Thursday morning for a birthday breakfast, are we able to make a reservation/is the wait that bad?

    When your close Join the waiting list on Yelp ! Great place to eat!!!!… 

    Is this place doing dine in or take out only?

    They offer outside sidewalk dining and take out

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    Kalaveras

    Kalaveras

    3.9(431 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    My boyfriend and I came here to watch a World Cup match and were some of the first customers…read moreinside! We were immediately struck by how cool the decor is! Employees were super friendly and we were excited that they were showing the telemundo World Cup coverage. The menu was great. We split the carnitas plate and got Long Island iced tea. The brought out complimentary chips and salsa as well. The salsa was so good! The carnitas plate was awesome. It came with rice and beans and plantains. It was perfect for us to split. If we were still hungry, we already had planned on ordering à la carte tacos, but the plate was perfect. We were pleased. The menu was great, food was good, drink was good, and we had a nice time! I'll definitely come back!

    WARNING: Not all Kalavera's are the same! I've been to many locations from silver lake, Santa…read moreMonica, marina, puente hills, and this location is the worst by far. Completely different menu. Food was beyond sub par you can make the food at home and would taste better! Save your money. Everything we had from two orders of "taquitos", "esquite", quesadillas and a blood orange mojito. The only thing with a bit of flavor was the esquite, but again to pay for roasted corn on the cob with just mayo and cheese? For $13 ? NEVER AGAIN. I have a problem with the way they name their items which is a bit misleading. For example, they have an item called taquitos, meaning you would expect a rolled fried taquitos. What came was tacos dorados so why is it named taquitos? They DID write on the menu that it's fried tacos..but again why are they not just calling it TACOS DORADOS? Same with esquite typically esquites are corn off the cob but this was on the COBB and yes it was described on the menu as on the Cobb but again why not call it ELOTE instead of esquite. Clearly this is semantics but just frustrating. If you want authentic Mexican food there is a Don Cuco's around the block that is WAY better than this place. They are at a different tier than this Kalavera's location. If you're a drinker perhaps that would make the food taste better...so disappointed and a waste of money!

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    Kalaveras - This is what I believe is called "the flight". It is a Margarita sampler.

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    This is what I believe is called "the flight". It is a Margarita sampler.

    Mex Cocina Cafe - Carne asada with Camarones Al Ajillo

    Mex Cocina Cafe

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    We've been driving by Mex Cocina Cafe for over a year, and this place is ALWAYS packed. We were…read morecraving breakfast on a rainy day and finally decided it was time to see what all the hype was about -- and now we completely understand why it's always so busy! We waited about 45 minutes for a table, which honestly wasn't a problem at all. They're located in a plaza with parking, and there's also plenty of street parking nearby. First, let's talk about the Café de Olla. We ordered two, and WOW. It's their signature coffee, brewed with cinnamon, raw Mexican brown sugar, and spices. We normally drink our coffee black, but this was easily one of the best coffees I've ever had. Seriously, do not skip the coffee here! For breakfast, we ordered two dishes and shared everything. We had the Breakfast Skillet, loaded with country potatoes, eggs, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh avocado, and ranchero sauce. We also ordered the Chilaquiles à la Bandera -- crispy tortilla chips with half tossed in their green salsa and the other half in red salsa, topped with mozzarella, Mexican cream, Cotija cheese, and eggs. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. And because we needed something sweet, we added the Crunchy French Toast Sticks, drizzled with caramel and Lechera. SO GOOD and the perfect sweet addition to our breakfast. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! The service deserves its own mention. Our server, Liliana, was an absolute doll! She was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely helpful. She helped us decide what to order based on her own favorites and recommendations, and everything she suggested was spot on. Our Café de Olla came out within probably a minute of ordering, and once we placed our food order, I don't think we waited more than five minutes. Considering how packed the restaurant was, we were seriously impressed. Liliana definitely made our first visit even better! Everything was perfect -- the food, the coffee, and especially the service. Definitely recommend Mex Cocina Cafe for breakfast or brunch. We will 100% be back. In fact, we already can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

    Arrived Saturday just before 10am. I expected a line , but no. During our stay, I did see some…read morepeople wait maybe 10-15 mins. I didn't look inside , but likely the outside area is similar as the inside as to regards capacity. tortas very good. Moist compared to other restaurants. Chilaquiles . Super good. Only knock - the tortilla chips were already saggy by the time I got the plate. (The chilaquiles came about 10mins after my wife's tortas. ). A few minutes later (After my wife got her plate), a worker (maybe the manager?) asked what were you waiting for ? (I didn't complain) I told him , and about 5 mins later my plate came. I never saw him again. As for the tortilla chips - maybe that is their style . Big portions, I ate about half my plate. Service was above average overall. Not great. Maybe they were short staffed- idk. Didn't bother me. Parking in the lot and street. Don't think there will be a big issue.

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    Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Chips and guac!!

    Celia's Rancho Restaurante

    3.7(196 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a charming ranch-style atmosphere. There are plenty…read moreof interesting paintings throughout the space, and the overall vibe is warm and inviting. I ordered the mixed fajitas, which were delicious and came with cilantro rice and black beans. It was a very generous portion. My husband ordered the cochinita pibil, and he absolutely loved it. My only complaint is that chips and salsa aren't complimentary or automatically brought to the table, you have to order and pay for them, which was a little disappointing. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking in the front lot, and the service was decent.

    Excellent Mexican food from an underrepresented region in LA - the Yucatán!…read moreWe found about this place through the inKind app, and we were very excited to find a New Mexican spot in our area. We really enjoyed our lunch here. The place is situated right next to the equestrian center for Griffith park, and has a fun ranch vibe, from the look of the area to the outside of the restaurant, and you really get the vibe once you step inside. This place looks like the old west in the best way, complete with wagon wheels for the light fixtures and a killer bar area. It's really something you have to see yourself. So it's safe to say my wife and I were awed with the vibe of the place. I will say we were pretty hungry when we came in, and did hope they were going to drop some chips and salsa on the table, like most Mexican sit down spots do. However, that was not to be. The chips and salsa are extra. That was our only disappointment of the afternoon, as it was otherwise a fantastic experience. We tried the cochinita pibil, a shrimp taco, and the fajitas. They were all excellent, but man I'm still dreaming about the cochinita pibil. What full flavor, with a terrific sauce...both the plates came with cilantro rice, tortillas, and black beans, which made for an excellent combo. We will be coming back - hopefully for their taco Tuesday when my family comes to town next month!

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    Tacos Olivdados de Pulpos and a Modelo Negra con limón!

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    Cafe De Olla - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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