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Have you ever taken a bite of a meat pie that literally explodes in your mouth?!?? I got beef, chicken and spicy beef. My favorite was the spicy beef and pastry is slightly sweet which is a nice contrast to the spiciness of the filling. read more

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We attended the Mix and Mingle Night Market in Mission Viejo tonight. It was a blast! One of the vendors was Cali Pie Guy Bolivian Meat Pies. I ordered the Vegan Pie.... it was amazing! The pie crust is crunchy, sweet and delicious. The filling was savory, juicy and very satisfying. The service was great and friendly. The whole event was amazing, great music, super chill and fun! read more

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The best empanadas I've had in my life. I especially love their spicy beef and spicy chicken

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Michele L.

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Bolivian Salteñas are by far the juiciest! Have you tried them yet? Cali Pie Guy takes the traditional meat pies up a few notches. Their unique flavors are bursting with the essence of Bolivia and its culture. They hand select and hand ground all their own meat, carefully measure their spices and they are oven baked at the Brea Farmers Market. I tried... Spicy Beef - not your classic beef Saltena. Slowly simmered in a special blend of spices but with an extra kick of chili pepper. Potatoes, carmelized onions, and a thick beef sauce. Regular Beef - without the chili pepper Flavors: Spicy Beef, Beef, Spicy Chicken, Chicken, and Vegan. Their spicy Vegan is available October - February. These meat pies have a crispy dough. Very juicy and flavorful! They do come out of the oven piping hot so be careful when taking your first bite Stop by their booth and pick up a few! You'll thank me later. Thanks for the rec @enjoybrea Save & Share Brea Farmers Market | 155 S. State College Boulevard Brea, CA 92821 Every Thursday 3 - 7 pm @calipieguyllc read more

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High pie experience very tasty pies indeed aye. Hana doesn't make such great pies inside

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I've been wanting to try this for a while and I finally did at the Irvine farmer's market at Mariner's church! They had 5 options - chicken, beef, spicy chicken, spicy beef, and vegetarian (I think - I cant remember since it was sold out). I asked the worker what she suggested and she recommended one of the beef, so I went with the normal beef since she said the spicy beef was about a 6/10 for spice. The one empanada was $5. The empanada was so nice and warm, and absolutely delicious! She warned that there was lots of sauce/juice inside, so to take little bites and be careful. She was right, it was filled with juice in the inside and it was so flavorful. The crust had a slight sweetness to it that paired perfectly with the meat filling. Would definitely eat this again and can't wait to try the others! read more

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Sara S.

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My family and I love the chicken and beef empanadas (spicy ones are my favorite). My sons rave about the crunchy and sweet crust. The filling is so satisfying! They are juicy and have the perfect amount of spices. Thank you for making great empanadas! read more

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Incredible! The spicy chicken and spicy beef is amazing. Tons of flavor and super juicy. Juice squirts out so make a hold before biting. Absolutely delicious. read more

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K K.

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I have been a customer of Cali Pie Guy for a few years now since I moved to the OC. His stall is very visible at my local farmer's market so I can find him quickly! The owner is very chill and nice which is why I go to him every week that I can. The salteñas are so good and have plenty of soup/sauce inside the pastry. He has spicy and mild flavors. Run, get yourself a few or a dozen! They warm up pretty well for the next day, too! He also sells frozen salteñas if you like to indulge every day or parties! read more

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I have known about this business (previously Saltena Corner) since 2017. They were always at HB's Tuesday night markets. Their empanadas are amazing! My personal favorite is the spicy beef. I love them so much that during COVID, I contacted him and he delivered about 40 frozen ones to my house lol. The owner is a SUPER NICE guy and the instructions to heat up is pretty easy. I'm glad to see the business still thriving! read more

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These Bolivian Meat Pies, also known as Saltenas are juicy and succulent. However, at about $5 a piece, the price is pretty steep, even by today's standards. They are about the size of a mini cocktail croissant if that puts it into perspective. Spicy Beef and Spicy beef are my favorite, but they also have the regular beef and chicken that are also good. The service is great, and the food is made on site. Also, it's just a dude and his red tent, so can't say much about the ambiance. Anyway, just try it out and see if you think it's worth the price. read more

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Tasty pasties. We usually order the regular chicken and regular beef because the spicy versions are a bit too spicy for us. The chicken and beef look the same, except for a splash of orange color on the chicken. Ask for a loyalty card! They stamp the card once per visit. A fresh salteña contains hot liquid. To eat it safely and cleanly, hold it upright and bite off the tip. Pour the juice into the cardboard tray in which the salteña is served. Then drink the juice from the tray and continue eating. read more

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Grover makes the Best meat pies ever!! Like the Chinese soup dumplings, you are going to burn your mouth but totally worth it. If you never had a Bolivian meat pie, you are in for a treat. read more

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I had the Cali Pie Guys saltenas from the Mariner's Farmer's Market in Irvine, it was delicious! I couldn't decide on which flavors to try so I tried everything and there wasn't anything I didn't like. But my favorite ones where the spicy beef and chicken. They were so good! They also have frozen one so you can bring home and make them whenever you want them. read more

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Julia Z.

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Been enjoying these since I moved to OC five years ago, and just found out they sell them frozen! Loading up my freezer ASAP! I don't love going to farmers markets anymore, but it's worth it for the spicy beef saltenas... read more

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Saltena Corner was at the Long Beach Vegan Fest and this vendor was at the top of my hit list. They were serving Bolivian Vegan Meat Pies filled with jackfruit, potatoes, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. How was I supposed to resist this!?! http://bit.ly/2JjPC0V From dough to filling, every part about this was super delicious. Be careful biting into it though...they serve it piping hot! A little pricier than I would like it to be. I spent $10 for two empanadas. Yikes! It's totally possible that those were festival prices though. Regardless, I would totally track them down at their other locations to eat them again. So yummy :) read more

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Kristina S.

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Honestly, I sometimes go to the Irvine Farmer's market at Mariner's church just for these saltenas. How they make the dough both thin and flaky but sturdy enough to the hot and juicy meat filling inside is beyond me. I also like that the slightly sweet dough balances out the savory inside. We usually get the plain beef and spicy chicken. I would definitely recommend sitting down to eat these or being careful with your shirt. Bolivian style saltenas are like soup dumplings. A little tricky to eat but slurping the filling is the most fun part. read more

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Harrison M.

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These people have figured out how to make delicious meat pies. I have always enjoyed them, but typically felt they're a bit dry when eating them. The Callie Pie Guy fills them with delicious sauce and that's all you need to know. Delicious and juicy. Get your napkins ready when eating them. read more

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When the guy who works this stand told us that the saltena was going to be juicy, he was not lying! I thought it was going to be juicy like juicy fried chicken or something, but it was more juicy than dumplings - and oh so good. This stand comes out to the Irvine Farmer's Market every Saturday. Service is friendly and really fast, so it's a good place for some quick eats. The amount of filling is ridiculously high it is really flavorful. Not quite sure what else was in that filling because I finished it so fast! Temperature was also just right, which made it very easy to wolf down! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/saltena-corner-anaheim-5?select=HSo7U35edQVvwrYgAbsa7g&userid=97Dj5h5CQUsWZrEWj3wWOg read more

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Susan H.

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Okay, this place is the bomb!!! I love the non spicy meat pie !!!! I had never tried these before and now that I have I'm hooked!!!!! Super yummy read more

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Jin Y.

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I finally tracked them down! That's a lie. I was planning on going to their Sat Farmer's market stall based on their Instagram at some point. But, I usually go to the farmer's market at the Laguna Hills Mall parking lot on Fridays. Last Friday they were there without me even breaking a sweat! Woo! Now I don't have to make the effort of going to another farmer's market just to get something from them. I got six - 2 spicy beef, 2 spicy chicken, and 2 regular chicken. I got $1 off for getting six and a punchcard (free salteña after you buy ten). You also get a free one if you buy a dozen. Do your math accordingly. I was about to buy a dozen frozen but thought I should buy fresh first to taste test. Well, they're awesome so I'm getting a dozen next time! Eff my low carb diet! How do they compare to La Rancherita or Bebas? They seem a tad smaller though I have yet to do a side by side comparison, they offer spicy, which isn't typical, they taste a bit healthier since they don't use lard, it's not as juicy. and is more convenient for me. It's $2.50 each which isn't tooooo bad. However because they are kinda small I can eat 2-3 in a sitting. How to eat it properly - eat these babies vertically, making sure to stop intermittently to slurp the juice and bite down a bit more, slurp juice, etc. If you can do this without any juice dripping out, you may be an authentic Bolivian! PS They have vegan salteñas, which doesn't typically exist in Bolivia or in LA, so vegans rejoice! PPS One bite may take you back to Bolivia. Two bites may make you want to stay there. read more

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Amazeballs. Order enough for the whole family! Just be aware that a large order can take time to make. Order early in your farmers market visit, check out other stalls, and come back to get your food when it's piping hot! I can't go back to regular empanadas anymore. They just don't measure up to these saltenas! read more

Cali Pie Guy - Regular beef saltenas. - Empanadas Near Me - Irvine, California

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BOris S.

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Amazing Bolivian Salteńas (meat/vegan pies). I get these every time I come to Southern California. The owner is super nice and so is the staff. But above all, is the taste if these salteñas, tastes Just like home made. I recommend the Spicy chicken/beef salteñas. Mouthwatering. Get there early because they do run out, but overall, an honest 5 star rating from a Bolivian guy who knows what salteñas should taste like. :-) Warning: they are super juicy so always eat them holding them straight up. Kind of like eating a burrito. read more

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Daisy G.

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One of my favorite little spot to stop while I'm at the farmers market. You must try the spicy chicken and beef empanadas. Super delicious and tasty! For only $3.00 per empanada! If this is your first time eating it, make sure you get extra napkins because they are full of delicious broth that comes out of them with each bite. Enjoy everybody! read more

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Sam L.

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HEAVENLY!!! I've had these Bolivian saltenas previously when my coworker brought some to the office and was delighted to find them at the Farmer's Market at the Irvine Great Park. The saltenas remind me of Ding Tai Fung's XLB (aka soup dumplings). They're filled with flavorful juices once you bite into them. With a crispy outer shell and a rich soupy interior, a match made in heaven. In terms of meats, the beef and chicken are equally great (haven't tried the vegan one). The spicy one is just a tad much for me, but pairing a spicy one with a non-spicy makes a great balance. They go for $3.50 each or $10 for 3 (excluding the vegan one). Nom noms. read more

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Amy D.

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These meat pies are delicious! Tried 2 for lunch (spicy beef & spicy chicken) from the Old Town Tustin Farmers Market. Called Grover to let him know that I was coming back and would like a bunch more to serve as dinner. He had freshly baked my entire order before I returned a short time later! Can't wait to serve these to my family. Great service and great product! read more

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Lanie B.

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awesome everytime , second time we have purchased a dozen each time and they do not disappoint.

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I came across their booth at the farmers market and all I gotta say is that the empanadas are delicious. I ordered one of their Vegan Empanadas which came out to $4 which is a bit steep but the breading was perfect and the filling which had jackfruit, potatoes, onions and mushrooms was one of the best uses of jackfruit in a dish I have tasted thus far. read more

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Grace D.

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If you like empanadas, you will love the salteñas from this place they are empanadas on steroids). Their salteñas are so juicy and full of flavor, I love this little place. Give em a try! read more

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What a surprise find at the Farmer's Market at the Orange County Great Park! My boyfriend and I weren't expecting much from this little food stand, so we just ordered the Spicy Beef Saltena to try it out. IT WAS SO YUMMY!!! And it's super super dangerously juicy and pipin' hot so watch out! Attack with a fork!! **Unless you're a brave soul with fingers of steel. Upon the first bite, I hit thick, rich pastry. It's not the flaky, weak, croissant-like pastry; it's a thick pastry that will fill you up and is deliciously hearty. And the Spicy Beef was super tasty! It almost tasted like a mini beef stew. There's a reason that they recommended the Spicy Beef - get it and try it out for yourself! **Note - it's really not that spicy. If you can handle Hot Cheetos, you can handle the Spicy Beef. The Saltena was such a tasty surprise that we went back for the Veggie option - which I'm also a fan of! It tasted a bit like tomato soup - but fancier! And then we went back again for the regular Beef Saltena. Needless to say, we became BIG FANS! Highly recommend! Amongst the food options at the Farmer's Market, Saltena Corner def stands out and will def have you coming back for more! (Or in our case, three times in a row) read more

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Ruby M.

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Seriously the best in town! Owners are so friendly, they also make one of the best vegan flavors too! read more

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Yum yum yum! Saltenas are increasingly harder to find (good authentic Bolivan ones at least). I made over an hour drive to come visit Saltena Corner at the Pico farmers market and it was totally worth it; no regrets (other than I should have ordered more!). The saltenas are slightly smaller in size than what I'm used to and I don't think they use hard boiled egg in the stew (which I miss). Regardless this can be easily overlooked due to the high quality ingredients, good price, and the variety of options - vegetarian saltenas?! Godsend! I will be back absolutely - just have to make room in my schedule since I live in the inland empire :/ Thank you Saltena Corner for making this customer so happy with your fabulous product! Dreaming of more saltenas read more

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Samar A.

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I can't have enough of those! By far the best I've ever tried and I'm addicted to the Vegan ones. Its filled with flavor, And I usually get bunch of frozen ones as well so I can bake them at home. I wish they can deliver it would be awesome! read more

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Yummy empanadas! I visited the Irvine Great Park Farmer's Market for the food trucks and because the food truck I wanted canceled at the last minute I had empanadas instead. The spicy chicken is yummy! It's super juicy and flavorful. The stall owner is very friendly and he did tell me it'll be super juicy inside and to take small bites at first. At only $3 per empanada it's one of the more affordable eats at the farmers market! read more

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Michelle C.

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Vegan Salteña!! I have tried many salteña, and this has to be my favorite. I was so happy they were in LA. It was juicy, and the flavor was just perfect!!! Thank you for making this delicious vegan Salteña!! read more

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Jimmy H.

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Just stellar. The food was immaculate and there were no problems that came up. Not to mention, the customer service was incredible. I would definitely re-visit! read more

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These are the best empanadas! I make them once a year. Takes ma 12hrs to make 72. My dough is still not as good as these read more

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Fast, friendly, and delicious!! Always so excited when I see that the Cali Pie Guy tent is at the Fairgrounds Farmer's Market on Thursday because then I know what I'm having for lunch! My favorite is the spicy beef but I think they're all fantastic! That crispy dough with a touch of sweetness is a huge compliment to the juicy filling. 1 could be enough but 2 would be more satisfying and then throw in a 3rd to share with a friend! read more

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Lovida B.

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I ordered 50 pieces and they delivered it. On time, still warm. Best empanadas. Very juicy not dry. Saltenas are basically Bolivian empanadas. The best one in the world! read more

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These are amazing! I pick up a few from them every Saturday at the Mariner's Church farmers market and always crave them during the week!

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More info about Cali Pie Guy

5001 Newport Coast Dr
Irvine, CA 92603
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(714) 317-9303
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https://www.calipieguy.com

Hours

What time does Cali Pie Guy open?

Cali Pie Guy opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday and Saturday.Cali Pie Guy opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

What time does Cali Pie Guy close?

Cali Pie Guy is closed on Monday and Thursday.Cali Pie Guy closes at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.Cali Pie Guy closes at 12:30 PM on Saturday.

Mon, Thu ClosedTue 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMWed, Fri, Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Cali Pie Guy take Bitcoin?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not take Bitcoin.

Does Cali Pie Guy take credit cards?

Yes, Cali Pie Guy takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cali Pie Guy have catering options?

Yes, Cali Pie Guy does have catering options.

Does Cali Pie Guy have a happy hour?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not have a happy hour.

Does Cali Pie Guy serve alcohol?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cali Pie Guy allow dogs?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not allow dogs.

Does Cali Pie Guy have TVs?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cali Pie Guy have bike parking?

Yes, Cali Pie Guy has bike parking.

Does Cali Pie Guy have outdoor seating?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Cali Pie Guy have parking?

Yes, Cali Pie Guy has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Cali Pie Guy wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cali Pie Guy is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cali Pie Guy have free WiFi?

No, Cali Pie Guy does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Our specialty is Salteñas only (meat pies) we offer 5 different varieties of Salteñas beef, chicken, spicy chicken, spicy beef and vegan. We will keep you informed if we do any other farmers market in other cities.

History

Established in 2020.

The dream of a man from Bolivia to test out the culinary art of the famous Saltenas, these little meat pies are the delight of the Bolivian culture, and thanks to this man, they are now yours also. Come join us as we bake them fresh for you on site at our many farmers markets locations. We cater to parties and events, we sell them frozen to cook at your convenience. Follow us on social media and keep updated with our promotions and news. We look forward to watching your face light up when you bite into your first pie!

Meet the Business Owner: Grove E.

You can find us at the following locations: Thursday: OC Fair Grounds parking lot from 9-1pm Friday: Laguna Hills Mall from 9-1pm Saturday: Irvine at Mariners Church 8-12:30pm

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We dine at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Brea frequently. We usually dine inside, but it was such a…read morenice evening that we chose to dine on the open-air covered patio this time. We love their chips and salsa. The complementary chips were very fresh, and both the red and green salsas have a medium heat level. We also always enjoy their grade size margaritas. They are not boozy, but definitely pack a punch. I usually have the mango-habanero margarita ordered extra-spicy, but I felt like trying something new, so I tried the Tamarindo Margarita (El Jimador 100% Blue Agave, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Squirt, tamarindo, fresh lime, grande size $27). It was good, but was a little on the sweet side, and I barely got any heat. I'll go back to my mango-habanero next time. She had their limited time pineapple-poblano margarita (grande size $27). This was an off-menu special offering. It was excellent, with a great mix of fresh pineapple and a light heat and pepper flavor from the poblano. It was perfectly balanced and the sweetness was very light. I was jealous and wish I had ordered this also. We happened to visit on Thursday night which is fajita night. The deal starts at only $20 for veggie fajitas, with various proteins available for an additional cost. I had the steak fajitas ($27), and she had the achiote grilled chicken breast fajitas ($22). The meal starts with a big Mexican Caesar salad. It was very good, with the perfect amount of dressing, it was very filling. The picture doesn't do it justice, it is a large salad. The proteins arrive sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet. Our dishes had a generous amount of steak and chicken on top of a bed of peppers and onions. I got flour tortillas and she got corn. It's nice that they give you four warm tortillas wrapped in a cloth napkin. Most places usually only give you three. The standard meal comes with beans and rice but we both opted for all rice. The rice was barely warm, but we were already pretty stuffed so we barely touched it. Our server Nicole was great. She was very friendly and provided great service. My girlfriend only had a few bites of her salad and wanted to take the rest home. When they delivered our two fajita orders, spread across eight plates, they inadvertently took her salad away. Nicole made it right and brought her a full salad in a to-go box and bag. Excellent service! They often run a summer promotion where purchasing $100 in gift cards includes two additional $20 bonus gift cards. Hopefully this deal will come again soon. We will continue to dine at Cha Cha's frequently.

Inside

Chips n salsa, the salsas were both so good!

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Delicious bottle of water :) staying hydrated!

Durango Cocina & Rooftop

3.9(758 reviews)

37.9 mi

•$$$

My review is based on the rooftop bar. We went last night and my first impression was "it's sooo…read morepretty". It's got a nice view, nice ambiance, good 90's-2000s music and then towards the end of the night some Bad Bunny and Spanish rock, It had comfortable seating options. We only came here for drinks and to watch the sunset. Our server was so kind, friendly, and patient (wish I got her name). My husband wasn't sure what he wanted and she offered a few suggestions that were pretty tasty. She also kept checking in on us even though we weren't ordering food. The night ended with us watching the fireworks from ONT field. Overall a great experience! Highly recommend trying.

I normally give credit where credit is due, but this restaurant completely ruined our Mother's Day…read morebrunch. We had a 1:00 PM reservation and were told after checking in that the wait would only be 20-30 minutes. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes and were then seated at a tiny table for six people with the sun directly hitting us the entire time. Our waitress greeted us with only one menu and said she didn't have any more. We asked about bottomless mimosas and she responded, "I don't know, I saw one person doing it but I don't think so." How does a server not know whether the restaurant offers bottomless mimosas? We ordered drinks almost immediately after being seated, but they didn't arrive until 2:10 PM. It is over an hour later , while tables seated after us already had theirs. The food service was even worse: 2:09 PM: only 1 out of 6 meals arrived No silverware or napkins were provided We had to ask another server, who placed loose forks and knives directly on the table and said he only had 3 napkins 2:30 pm only 2 more plates came out Another plate arrived later by 2:33pm while 2 people still had no food at all By the time my food arrived, the waffle was dry and stiff, and the "chicken and waffles" looked like one chicken strip cut into four tiny pieces. And was $22. My son's burger came out much later, and my husband's food didn't arrive until 2:50 PM which was another $22 dry chicken and waffle plate. At that point we asked for the manager because our entire Mother's Day brunch had been spent waiting while everyone ate separately. The manager seemed completely unconcerned and said someone would handle it only after my mom asked what was he planning on doing besides apologizing as we were still missing a plate. Meanwhile, our waitress barely checked on us unless we flagged her down ourselves. No refills, no silverware, no urgency, and constant "your food is coming in two seconds" excuses. The food itself was disappointing too. Chicken and waffle Portions were tiny, flavors were off, and even the horchata colada tasted nothing like horchata. This was actually our second bad experience here. We previously came for Taco Tuesday and experienced similar disorganization, but decided to give the restaurant another chance. Huge mistake. Parking is terrible, the waiting area is overcrowded, and the restaurant felt completely unprepared and understaffed for a holiday they should have planned for. But we were sitting waiting for a drink. I heard other waitresses freaking out telling people Dont Give Out lunch menus sad that they can't even handle brunch. Honestly, you're better off going somewhere like The Broken Yolk Cafe if you want decent brunch service and to actually enjoy your meal together. Sad that a place trying to present itself as high-end. If you're gonna boast about being the first rooftop in Rancho, your service and your food and your drinks better be good. Completely ruined our Mother's Day. We will never return! The 20% off a $220 bill was paid right back at the waitress tip which, if my family hadn't paid, I would've gave her nothing. Isn't your waitress supposed to see your table that one person has food for half an hour shouldn't she go back and ask shouldn't your waitress see if you have your drinks within 40 minutes shouldn't your waitress know what you serve there shouldn't your waitress check on her tables completely ridiculous. A single rose does not make up for horrible service. I included pictures with time stamps

Atrium view

Just a taco nothing special

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Yellowtail Crudo

El Matatan The Finest Fusion Of Latin Cuisine

Wheelchair accessible

avengers assemble! the food here was amazing! it's…read moreextraordinarily creative fusion of Mexican and South American. we actually ordered five small plates, so probably more than enough for two people. the shrimp appetizer was superb and had very giant shrimp, with a wonderful slightly spicy sauce with chickpeas, and then some tasty baguette for dipping and texture. honestly the shrimp were so big they reminded me of giant-man at the airport battle lol. the tostada was divine and it had really wonderful, small and tasty tostadas with wonderful seafood and flavors. usually, we don't often order quesadillas, but this one had such a wonderful creamy sauce that has a slight kick and had different ingredients within it. the cheese is high-quality and was very gooey and rich,, felt like tony stark spared no expense on the ingredients tbh. the oxtail was so tender and had some wonderfully seasoned beans and other flavors. highly recommend that too, it basically fell off the bone easier than thanos dusting half the universe. the ribeye tacos were excellent as well, and the meat was very tender. parking is super easy in the back and free. service is extremely friendly and attentive. they were checking on us with actual spidey-sense to make sure we had everything we needed. cute and dark ambience, almost like aromatic place or a speakeasy with small table lamps. very cute! kinda felt like grabbing dinner in the sanctum sanctorum with doctor strange. definitely five stars

Wow I am so impressed. I came for an event previously and was craving some more…read more The service is truly impeccable with the attendants checking in and the whole team collectively taking care of us. Most everything is gluten free and we got the surf and turf tacos and short ribs with potato mash. Holy cow. What a combo. Everything is so fresh and so colorful

Flor de calabaza ( flower blossom )Quedadilla

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Elote Pancakes

Clandestino Gastro-Bar

4.4(1.9k reviews)

35.0 mi

Great food and pretty good service. I've been there twice and both times I had a great experience.read more

I'm surprised I haven't gone here sooner with how close it is to home! We went here the Saturday…read morebefore Mother's Day and there was an approx. 30 minute wait time which was nice because I was expecting longer. After ordering our food, it took around 5-10 mins to get to the table and holy moly the portions are big! We ordered the chilaquiles, tres leches pancakes, and breakfast burrito, and each portion is entirely sharable. The interior is very nice and there are spots outside to take cute photos. I would say the only thing I didn't like was their strawberry horchata which I thought was wayy too sweet; however, I just took it to go which filled two (2) entire to-go cups and diluted it at home, making approx. three (3) servings TLDR: the food is great, horchata is a bit sweet, portions are large and sharable, and the atmosphere is trendy and cute!

Entrance and prep area

Chips & Salsa

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Michelada Flight

Bella Cuba

4.2(1.9k reviews)

5.3 mi

HOW THEY FIX MISTAKES AND MADE THINGS RIGHT…read more I eat here from time to time and the food is excellent as well as the customer service which is second to none. I ordered the garlic chicken to go. However, when I got to work I realized they accidently have me two boxes of rice and and beans. I gave them a call, told them about it, and it was no big deal. I totally understand the lunch rush and all the boxes look the same. We're all human. This isn't the zombie apocalypse. I'll survive . That being said it was it was really how well they handled the situation. I returned there after work and we had a good laugh about it. Not only did they gave me the full correct order but also realized I like that lemony flavor of Cuba, but they also have a me a really nice dinner to go for me evening. And yes the lemony pork was absolutely delicious. There was no hesitation, no dispute, just all smiles acne appreciation from both of us. So to sum it up it really wasn't the mistake. It was HOW THEY MAKE YOU FEEL and how they take care of you as a customer. a now loyal custom for years to come.

Food poisioming…read more Like bro clean ur damn things lol D It hurts plz refund me lol like I am in the hospital

Inside

6. Pollo Asado - with grilled onions.

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Ox tail with yellow rice. You get 3 pieces of oxtail.

Hearth Restaurant & Coffee

4.9(150 reviews)

74.6 mi

New restaurant with great food and outdoor eating next to Engren Brewery and a wine tasting shop…read more Staff is friendly and the owner is usually there.

TRAGEDY!!! MISERY!!! DEVASTATION!!! I waited till the very…read morelast day they were serving breakfast to order a breakfast bowl. The potatoes were crispy, the avocado fresh, the omelette soft and fluffy, the beans and bell peppers delicious. My kids and I split the bowl and they ordered an extra side of potato and a cheese omelette after devouring the contents. The Shai'an coffee was heaven. HEAVEN. My only comfort is that they are still open and serving lunch and dinner. MOURN BREAKFAST WITH ME. No pictures of the bowl. It was gorgeous, but they ate it too fast

Pizza Oven

CAESAR SALAD gem lettuce, parm, breadcrumbs, lemon zest

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HAMACHI CRUDO soy, pickled serrano, yuzu, red onion

La Farola Empanadas

4.7(453 reviews)

5.7 mi

This morning I was about to be pick up a can of Yerba Mate. I thought why not go to a restaurant…read morethat serves it. This restaurant was the first option that came up on Yelp. Glad I skipped the can to try the real deal. The cashier offered two different options for the iced Yerba Mate. Regular and Mango. Mango was my choice and it was great! Way better than the can. Empanadas were delicious and filling I chose 3 spicy beef, chicken and the Arab. All were very good. I was full after the second but still devoured the third. Clean spot grab and go or chill and enjoy your meal. I'll definitely be back.

A dozen was picked up today and I was not with the pick up party but I was on the receiving side of…read morethese wonderful pockets of delicious! Chicken and Arab empanadas I wish I took a picture but dove right in while they were hot! First up was the chicken, basic filling of chicken and bell pepper and onions but the flavor was popping and so good! Next up was the arab, not the standard empanada pocket, slightly different shape. This was filled with ground beef, onions, bell pepper and lemon juice. These were deeeeelicious! First time having empanadas from here and will definitely be coming to try more. See you for the next bite La farola!!!!