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    Casa Brunch

    3.7 (107 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Posole verde
    Roxana G.

    I went there yesterday (Sunday ) with my daughter . I loved how attentive everybody is . Came here with no reservation and they were able to sat us right away. Servers are supper attentive and that what's always important to me ! Music in the background was great plus just the place itself is already so beautiful and clean! I had the posole verde and my daughter had the steak (rib eye) with eggs . We liked the food , definitely it is full of flavor. I just think it is pretty expensive !!my 12 years young daughter and myself - my bill was $109. I got charge $8 per water . I didn't knw they sell the water but oh well ; / . If I would go back ? Not sure . But fam I still will give 5 starts so You'all can go and try it .

    Trini M.

    Stopped by on the 4th of July for brunch. The space has a nice aesthetic, and they had flags from a bunch of different countries up since it was during the World Cup. Our server was very kind and attentive, which we appreciated. Unfortunately the food was a major letdown, especially for the price. We started with an iced latte for me and a hot one for my husband, both were delicious. I ordered the chilaquiles with steak... the meat was super dry and barely warm, the tortilla chips had almost no crunch, and the rest was just soggy and mushy. I left a good portion of it. My husband got the enchiladas and said they were okay. Our kiddo had the chicken tenders (which he finished, as usual). We also ordered a mimosa and I took the remaining latte to sip on as we went about our errands. Lattes and service were solid, but the food itself didn't live up to the vibe or the price.

    Ricotta French Toast
    Sayuri B.

    To start off this place has such cute decor, they recently remodeled it. Restaurant feels like you are in the jungle or Tulum MX. It's clean and the staff is so friendly especially Charlene, she a doll so sweet and attentive. I had the carne en su jugo which is so tasty, it's as if a family member made it. The breakfast burrito is so hearty and packed with meat, a must try item on the menu. Then there's the pozole which is full of flavor, add all extra condiments and don't forget the oregano. As for their coffee & drink bar, their Michelada does not disappoint. The matcha with banana syrup and cold foam is delicious. Their coffee is strong and taste like it made with grade A beans. For dessert you've got to try their Riccota French toast its different bc its crispy, sweet and savory. P.s. PLENTY OF PARKING. (I would love bigger spoons for the soups but that's just a personal preference) If you are in the downey area this place is it!

    Breakfast sizzle with chorizo
    Madel A.

    Came back here to have brunch with a friend and I know I should have gotten something new that I haven't tried from the menu but I still wanted their breakfast sizzle with the chorizo. At the same time, I wanted to see if they still had the same crunch like how it was the first time we were here and I gotta say, it still did. I got their cookie butter latte as well which actually tasted like cookie butter, unlike when you go to other places where you can't taste the flavor. We were seated outside since we had 2 strollers but were covered by the umbrella so wasn't too hot around 10:30-ish when we went. Our server also checked on us a couple of times to make sure we were okay and that everything tasted good!

    Chilaquiles swisas with chicken and scrambled eggs.
    Haydee J.

    The service is great as we were seated ready right away without having to make a reservation even though it was Saturday afternoon. Our server kept refilling our water which was good because it was a hot day, and for that reason we asked to be seated indoors. The inside is quite nice, charming giving the vacation vibe because they were showing sceneries of waterfalls, ancient pyramid ruins from Mexico, and beach resorts on the TV monitors. As for the food, I ordered chilaquiles with green sauce with the regular toppings including scrambled eggs- it was delicious and what I expected. However, my husband tried the chilaquiles swisas with chicken and it tasted a little dry. But both needed more cheese in my opinion. Later on a different server brought two side dishes with beans but I didn't enjoy them because it seemed it made with some sauce so I mostly saw sauce rather than beans. Maybe it's a different style of beans not sure. The only minor thing that was uncomfortable is that indoors the tables are really close together so you can hear conversations from table next to you or look over to see what people are eating. I would come here again for brunch but probably sit outside.

    Uncooked steak.
    Denise A.

    Very disappointing experience. Our group of 10 was seated under an A/C vent that continuously dripped condensation onto our table and into our food. No one warned us about the issue or offered to move us. One of our steaks was served nearly raw. When we asked to speak with the manager, Evelin, she was rude, dismissive, and offered nothing but excuses. She blamed the A/C units for the leaking and then told us there was nothing she could do because we had already paid our bill and that it was our fault for not mentioning the steak sooner. Not once did she apologize for the leaking over our food or the undercooked meal. Our server, Cristina K., also had a poor attitude and made it clear through her facial expressions and demeanor that our group was an inconvenience. Between the food safety concerns, poor service, and lack of accountability from management, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had.

    Mexican Burrito and Chilaquiles
    Connie M.

    Came here today with a friend, I got the Mexican burrito and she got the chilaquiles. My burrito was absolutely delicious, and she thought the chilaquiles were pretty good too. Food came out super fast, but the server was just okay. She never checked back on us and didn't clear our plates when we were done.

    Akisha E.

    Came on a Sunday and there was a wait, but it wasn't too bad, about 30 minutes. They do take reservations, which I definitely should've made. I checked Yelp photos ahead of time to decide what to order and went with the French toast where you can choose your flavor. I picked the "Nut Gone Tella" (warm Nutella, fresh strawberries, banana slices, caramel drizzle, powdered sugar). I don't actually like Nutella, so I ordered it without that. When it came out, it looked so good. But once I started cutting into it, super disappointing. The toast was really soggy, like overly soaked to the point where only the edges had any firmness. That's just not my kind of French toast. I let our server know, and she was great about it. She offered to switch it out for pancakes, which I did, and those were much better. One thing I really appreciated: the menu notes that they use avocado oil. As someone who tries to avoid seed oils (and deals with gut issues), that's a big plus, especially being a foodie. This place can be a little tricky to find. It's across from the movie theater, so keep an eye out.

    Monica L.

    Unfortunately, I can't give this restaurant 0 stars because that's what it truly deserves. We were a party of 10, and our experience was terrible from beginning to end. Our server was Cristina C., and the manager was Evelyn. Three of the meals were unacceptable. One of the steaks was ordered medium well, but it came out literally raw. On top of that, there was water dripping from the ceiling due to condensation. The water was falling into our drinking glasses and onto our food, which is completely unacceptable. We reported both the food and the leaking ceiling to the manager. By that point, we had already paid--we weren't asking for a refund or free food. We simply wanted to make management aware of the serious issues we experienced. Instead of listening, Evelyn was rude, dismissive, and acted as if she already knew about the leak. She didn't apologize once. If they were aware of the problem, why would they seat customers at that table in the first place? She also ignored our concerns about the food. At the end of the conversation, she simply said that the steaks had been cooked the way we ordered them and that "overall the food was very good." I responded, "What part didn't you understand? The food was not good." She turned around, walked away mumbling, and completely dismissed us while we were still trying to speak with her. The lack of professionalism, customer service, and basic courtesy was shocking. We left feeling ignored and disrespected. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    Guava pancakes
    Perla S.

    Service was quick Food was good had flavor Sat outdoors beautiful area had umbrellas and TVs Make reservations I went Sunday morning and a lot people wanted

    Chilaquiles rojos y verdes con top sirloin y huevo estrellado
    Cynthia S.

    Great service. I recommend reserving a table ahead of time because the wait times can get pretty long.

    Chilaquilles rojos
    Johanna S.

    Came early on a Monday morning to celebrate our college grad. Customer service was overall great. For a Monday it wasn't too busy but some of our food was late to come out. The food overall was good, I also had the vanilla iced coffee which was delicious. I would be open to trying this place again in the future.

    Precious F.

    The environment super cute , staff amazing and on top of it! Unfortunately, my brother and I were disappointed in the food. Considering the prices of it as well. We were expecting something flavorful delicious, amazing. I would have rather ate at a little mom and pop. My brother got the enchiladas suizas , the sauce tasted straight of a can, the beans had no flavor , and the rice was hard. I got the the carne en su jugo and again no flavor I added salt and the only thing that made it yummy was their spicy red sauce. We got truffle fries as an appetizer again no salt no flavor and the fries were still kind of crudos.

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    Definitely recommend delicious food and delicious cocktails the rib eye with chilaquiles so delicious

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    I love it here the enchiladas are so good! Next time you come in ask for Shannon she's the best

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    Service is great so is the food the drinks were a little sweet for my taste I will eat there again

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    Good food and great coffee. My server Astrid was very nice and always made sure I had what I needed at my table :)

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    Bloody Mary was cool, from my experience the attention to detail and food quality was poor. Definitely wish I had a better experience.

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    Toast  Downey

    Toast Downey

    3.8
    (987 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My wife and I went to go have breakfast and we had an amazing experience! Our server Cesy was very…read moreattentive and friendly which made our visit even better. The restaurant was very elegant we will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you Cesy!

    Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

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    One Twelve Caffe

    One Twelve Caffe

    4.5
    (645 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Wheelchair accessible

    I went on Monday morning and was met with nothing but great hospitality! Our server, Alyssa, was…read moreAMAZING and was very attentive towards us! She gave us great recommendations and we loved everything she suggested. The banana matcha she recommended was so good! She said it was amazing with the banana foam and it was! Overall 10/10 service and food!

    It was my first time visiting the area, and One Twelve Caffe was such a cute find! It's…read moreconveniently located next to the Cinemark theater, making it a great spot for brunch, coffee, or a meal before a movie. The café has a beautiful teal-and-gold interior, plenty of indoor seating, and a spacious open patio. Everything was clean and well maintained, including the restroom. One of the most unique features is their latte-printing robot, Tom, who can print custom designs directly on top of your drink! They have an extensive menu with a wide variety of entrées, drinks, pastries, and desserts. The portions are huge, so come hungry! I tried the mango matcha latte and honey lavender latte. Both were on the sweeter side, but still refreshing and perfect for summer. It was also my first time trying chilaquiles, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but they were flavorful and came in a very generous portion. I also enjoyed the steak and eggs--the steak was especially delicious. The Mediterranean salad was a fresh and healthy option with lots of different ingredients. For dessert, we tried the Sunshine mango mousse and berry cheesecake. Overall, One Twelve Caffe has a fun atmosphere, an impressive menu, generous portions, and plenty of cute photo opportunities. I'd definitely visit again!

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

    This is now our 3rd attempt at Poached and we're officially done. We used to love this place when…read moreit first opened but it's gone completely downhill in quality. Paid almost $30 for soggy chilaquiles and chicken that tastes like they scooped it off of someone else's plate and put it on mine. Yes, it's a to-go order but we quite literally live down the street and the quality of food already tastes this bad.

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    We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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    Mandala Cantina

    Mandala Cantina

    4.1
    (302 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    Speaks Spanish
    Locally owned & operated

    In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina…read morefor Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

    If I could give 0 stars, I would. I'm honestly disappointed with how disorganized Mandala was…read moreduring the Mexico game on July 5, 2026. I've tried multiple times to call and speak to a manager about what happened, but after receiving no response, here I am leaving a Yelp review. This wasn't my first time at Mandala, but it will very likely be my last. I made my reservation the same day Mexico won and reservations opened. I reserved a table for 8 people at 3:45 PM, which was the maximum party size available. I arrived around my reservation time, definitely before 4:00 PM, and security directed me to wait in the line designated for guests with reservations. By around 4:30 PM, the reservation line had barely moved, yet I watched other people walk up, give their names, and be let inside. At the same time, I could clearly see two reserved tables for eight sitting completely empty.I finally asked one of the waitresses, "I reserved for 8 people, and I see those two tables are empty. May I ask what the hold up is?" She asked for my name, looked up my reservation, confirmed it was there, and then told me, "It was canceled." I asked, "What was the reason? I've been here." She replied, "You never checked in before 4:00 PM." Which in fact I did, and security even confirmed that I had arrived before 4:00 PM. Despite that, no one was willing to honor my reservation. At that point I told her, "Only three people from my party of eight are here. Can we just get a table for the three of us?" She spoke with another waitress, and they came back saying it would be standing room only. I asked, "Why?" Again, they referred me back to my supposedly canceled reservation. By now I was beyond frustrated. While they spent another five minutes trying to "figure something out," I continued watching people walk up, give their names, and immediately be seated. Meanwhile, the two reserved tables for eight were still sitting empty. Then I was told, "The best we can do is standing room at the bar, or you can stand anywhere in the restaurant with one of the cocktail tables, but there's a $100 minimum per person." That requirement was never advertised or mentioned when I made my reservation. I reminded her, "This isn't my first time here." She simply replied, "Or you can stand at the bar. No minimum." At that point, it was so close to game time that I just wanted to get inside. We were never greeted--menus were simply placed in front of us. And throughout all of this, those two reserved tables for eight remained empty. The biggest lie I heard all afternoon was, "We're at capacity." I must have heard that at least 10 times. If Mandala was truly at capacity, how were people continuously walking in without reservations and being seated? Why were guests with confirmed reservations turned away while empty reserved tables sat untouched? Thankfully, the game was delayed until 6:00 PM, which gave us enough time to leave and take our business elsewhere. This was poor planning, poor communication, misleading reservation practices, and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. I wasted my time, my gas, and what should have been an exciting afternoon watching the Mexico game with family and friends. I expected much better from a place I'd enjoyed before. Instead, I left feeling ignored, frustrated, and completely disappointed. I rest my case.

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    DIOSA Downey

    DIOSA Downey

    3.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    They forgot it was my birthday after asking me when I made the reservation and the hostess…read moreconfirmed it was my birthday,,so I had to remove 1 star. But overall the experience and atmosphere are amazing, I reminded them after I ordered myself a dessert and they brought me some nice ice cream and sparkler firework which was really cool and made up for it but I still had to pay for my dessert. The carne asada was too tough and chewy so don't order it. The smoked guacamole great, the empanadas great, the drinks great. Overall I would recommend if you could overlook a few service expectations.

    Unfortunately, this restaurant did not meet my expectations. I'll start with the positives--the…read morerestaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The decor and ambiance make it a great place for celebrating a special occasion. I made reservations for my birthday dinner with a party of eight. I brought my own cake, and the staff was kind enough to store it in their refrigerator until we were ready for dessert, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the service was where the experience fell apart. Since gratuity is automatically added for larger parties, it felt like there was very little sense of urgency or attentiveness throughout the evening. It took quite a while for our drink orders to be taken and served. Our food also came out at different times, with some side dishes arriving well after the entrées had already been served. The only explanation we received came later when a supervisor personally brought out the missing sides and apologized, explaining there had been a delay because they had to prepare a fresh batch of rice. While I appreciated the communication, it would have been helpful if someone had updated us sooner. During the meal, our server was changed, and we hoped the service would improve, but unfortunately, the experience remained the same. The food and drinks were beautifully presented, but the flavors didn't quite live up to how impressive everything looked. My rating is based primarily on the food, but if I were rating the service alone, it would be one star. Considering it was a Sunday and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, the slow service was especially disappointing. Sadly, this wasn't the birthday dinner experience I was hoping for, and I don't plan on returning.

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