The ment we entered Chiroy's my spouse and I both commented on the delicious fragrance of food, sweet, smokey, garlic and corn...my mouth was legit watering! We ordered Guate Chorizo breakfast plate and Shrimp Ranchero omelette. The omelette was fluffy with plenty of shrimp, the pancakes were deliciously fluffy!! The best pancakes!! Guate chorizo was an excellent plate. We are looking forward to having dinner at Chiroy's in the near future. 10/10 highly recommend Chiroy's! read more

Solid breakfast...nothing stood out, but I left satisfied. Sadly, I was disappointed that ALL of their beans are cooked with pork. We live in California, afterall, where there are a lot of vegetarians. Beans can very easily taste delicious without using any meat products (like lard). The breakfast potatoes were undercooked, too. Besides the food, the service was okay-as was the simple ambiance. I might come back, if I'm ever in the area. It was a total of $30 for my meal: French Toast meal, side of potatoes which was an extra cost, and orange juice-a lot of pulp, but not fresh squeezed. read more

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The customer service was fantastic. Food was amazing. It's such a comfy place to enjoy a delicious meal.

Great breakfast... the coffee is so good!! Will be back for sure!! Had the chilaquiles verdes...very tasty read more

Came in for breakfast. So glad we did. Everyone was welcoming. Everything was delicious and we all finished our food. No leftovers! We ordered the Healthy Breakfast, Chilaquiles with Steak and a side of Pancakes, and a Junior French Toast with Sausage and bacon. Everything was fresh. Vegetables weren't mushy and the steak was seasoned and cooked well. The pancakes were fluffy. We left smiles and our bellies full. My kids all gave it 2 thumbs up! Already making plans to go back. A minor hiccup with us being forgotten because we were seated in back, and I had to go to front to let them know we were ready to order. Everything was resolved, Martiñ apologized for the oversight, and took our order right away. read more

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Top knoch service. And the food was great. Very tasty. Lived it. I will be back and tell my friends. Atmosphere is pleasant Thank for the experience. ​ read more

Writing a review for the newly opening Chiroy's location in Casa De Oro! So happy to have this delicious spot in the neighborhood. The food surpassed expectations and has a great balance of iconic breakfast faves and Mexico/Guatemalan staples. Can't wait to come back and try their lunch and dinner options next! The service was fantastic and everyone was very attentive and nice. Ambiance was easy going creating a very lovely environment to enjoy breakfast with the fam. read more

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Cool little spot. I been here twice now and the food was always good, prices reasonable and the people friendly. Very nice selection too!

Service was weak. Food underwhelming. Overpriced. Payed $30 for overly fried churro's that were still wet from the inside with uncooked dough.$7.99. The Nutella crepes were extremely small for 2 weak small crepes 9.99. Horchata $5.99. Cafe de la olla passible $349. Will NEVER Ever waste my time and money here. read more

Yo!! This hits the spot! Driving around early Sunday morning looking for a breakfast joint... and viola came across this hidden gem. It wasn't busy (yet)! Once we got our food... customers swarm in. Anywhooo we ordered the birria omelette, Nutella breakfasts and side of pancakes for the kids. Annnnddd wow!! Best breakfast I've had in a while! The birria was seasoned and tender. Perfect combo with their sauces. Just loved the service and ambiance of this place. Definitely returning to try more on their menu. I highly recommend read more

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Extremely disappointed with this place. Ordered 45 dollars worth of food and nearly half of it was gone. It was an online order. I had the chilaquiles with chicken and rice and beans. The other order was the create your own Guate breakfast. Upon receiving the chilaquiles, it felt extremely light. When I got home, there was zero chicken and probably less than a cup of rice and beans. Absolutely abysmal portions for the price you pay. The guate breakfast was also missing a chorizo and the portions, again, were small. I'm really hoping they don't skimp out on online order or to-go orders because the pricing is an absolute scam for this amount of food. Don't think I will ever return to this place. Edit: The owner did reach out and apologized and offered a 50 percent discount. I am updating my rating to reflect this. It seems they do care and want to make things right. I still don't think I'll be returning, but the gesture of them reaching out shows integrity. Edit again: They reached out again and offered to comp the meal. They didn't realize the chicken was still cooking and that is why it was missing. Honestly, they went above and beyond trying to make this right. Still unsure about the portions, however, the service from them made me rethink the rating and increased the rating. Overall, the meal wasn't bad. It tasted great, but the portions need to be worked on a bit for the price. It just goes to show that if you do care about your customers, you will gain their patronage for life. Thank you for trying to make this right Chiroy's Cafe. Four stars for sure for their impeccable honesty. read more

Chiroy's Cafe - Chilaquiles with missing chicken - Cafes Near Me - National City, California

I came here to get a quick breakfast, and that was a great decision! Plenty of parking spaces in the lot. Service was great and food was delicious! Plenty of tables and chairs for indoor dining. I didn't see a menu but just the board above the counter, so I just asked for recommendation of what to get. The scrambled eggs, hash brown, sausages, and pancakes were great, but the bacon was very salty. read more

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We loved this place! Great, attentive service & delicious food! We will be back! I loved the ambiance and vibe inside too. read more

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Food was cold by the time it came to our table . The waiter only came to our table one time when we were the only ones in the restaurant.

I've heard of this spot in NC and finally tried it out. This place is a little gem. They have a pretty extensive breakfast menu which runs Mexican breakfast, American breakfast, and if I recall Guatemalan breakfast. The food was fresh and tasty. I liken this to good ole fashioned home cooking. Definitely a repeat spot. read more

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For Chiroy's in Casa De Oro - Excellent They just opened up in our neighborhood and I am so glad they did! Come for the Cafe del olla and stay for the delicious food! Our first time in we had omelets for breakfast. They were fresh and delicious! I can't wait to come back for lunch or dinner. Reasonably priced and quality food with quite a selection on the menu including American, Mexican and Guatemalan. read more

I have been a little behind with my reviews but I have been here at least 4 times already. They have great "comida casera" home made food. I like this place because its a mix of Mexican and a little bit of Guatemalan food. Please look at the menu and rest sure that so far its been good! By the way prices are fair! read more

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Unlike other comments, service was great. But food not so good. The tortilla soup was soggy, and the 'chicken broth' just not there. Should take that off the menu. It was not the worst because price-service. Tacos were okay ish. But Would not recommend. read more

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This is my second review after going a few more times from my first one. What can I say but AMAZING?! Little by little this family owned restaurant has been getting more popular. They've upgraded their dining area and even their tableware. This tells me they are doing well. They are the friendliest people to be working in the restaurant industry. They are always making sure your meal is good and you are ok. The food is the best part. I have only gone here for breakfast but I think if that's good, the lunch and dinner must be good too! Their effort and their food make this restaurant one of the best I have ever been to. They treat you like family and Martin puts his heart into everything. I get The Guatemalan Breakfast every time because it is so delicious and their cafe de olla is perfection. I love this place. I hope you all get to try it. read more

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Got a surf and turf omelette, service was cool. Restaurant had a nice family diner vibe. That omelette was crazy good definitely coming back here. read more

Did breakfast here because reviews were pretty solid. Im glad I did because food was delicious! 5 out of 5! Service was quick and attentive 5/5 Inside decor pretty dated and needs attention, but I was coming in for the food and this place did not disappoint. I got the chilaquiles with the steak, comes with your choice of sides (potatoes, rice or beans) $13. Don't forget to ask for salsa!! read more

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Very good food A+++. I been there a handful of times with family and also friends and they always deliver. It's trusted spot to take a friend visiting that wants to eat good food. I'll let pictures do the rest of the talking read more

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This is my favorite breakfast spot. The Guate breakfast brings me back to when I studied abroad in Guatemala. The staff are so friendly and provided great service. Definitely try their Cafe de Olla because it will make your day so much better read more

My #1 favorite omelette in San Diego!! The surf and turf omelette here is absolutely packed with flavor, steak is perfect, and the sauces that accompany elevate it to galactic levels of pleasure for your taste buds. I normally would overlook a place like this based on curb appeal, but I am so glad my wife chose it to try, because this is EXACTLY the kind of place I want to support and the food and service just confirms it in spades. Salud!! read more

We went to the new location in Spring Valley. Great breakfast! We had chilaquiles and machaca. Both were excellent. The cafe de olla is also good. The service was perfect. read more

I saw all the positive reviews and so I came excited m however, When I came in it was dead, 4 workers on duty but I had to ask for menu, ask for water, order At counter etc. I think they thought it was a to go order. So no big deal. I'm was still excited for the food... However, as I ordered I noticed the prices are no longer the "great value" other reviewers experienced a year ago but what is? I would say they are on par with every other restaurant maybe a buck or so cheaper. 14$ for breakfast and lunch... they will ask you if you want fry's but that's an upgrade because it was 18$ when I paid. The special board didn't have any special pricing, lol... That said I opted for the monte Christo... Now let's turn this around the sandwich is big, ham, turkey, egg and cheese.. it's presented pretty and looks dang amazing. Had to ask for jam...and the bread a bit too soggy... but it's a French toast sandwich... lots of flavor and fry's. It's decorative style is a bit cramped but honest and homey... random loud vacuuming noise from kitchen but whatever. It's a mom and pop. It's good food for a fair price. But because I believe that the owner will respond I will say this.... Thank you for all you do... owning a restaurant is hard...especially with labor costs... But if I could please suggest one thing it would to have a few healthier choices as I believe it may reach a wider audience. Maybe add a small fruit-a-ria section on menu as people are more health conscious these days. Oh and your knighthood statue is awesome! read more

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The food is delicious. I love that the ingredients taste fresh. I took a chance today by stopping in to order the mix omelette with a pancake and I am glad I did! I will definitely be back with my family. I walked in and immediately noticed the cleanliness and homey feel of the restaurant. Next time, I will plan to dine in. The service was quick and easy. As a pregnant lady craving some delicious pancakes I just want to say thank you to the chef from the bottom of my stomach lol! The pancakes are so fluffy and flavor is on point! Please don't change a thing! read more

Chiroy's Cafe - Mix Omelette - Cafes Near Me - National City, California

My food arrived cold after a solid 15 minute wait for our food. It was way overpriced for a very small portion of food. Maybe this is where you go if you are homesick for Guatamalan food, but just as someone looking for a local place to try something new, it disappointed in all areas. read more

Love this spot! Come here for the piping hot cinnamon laced coffee, waffles and Guatemalan breakfast! I still go to Aunt Emma's but would love to see this spot buzzing with locals. Nuthin fancy so u Yelp snobs go eat breakfast on the waterfront. read more

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Once again, eating breakfast here. Best food in National city by far. We come here at least 3 times a month. Their cafe de olla is always fresh and perfect. Their bacon is always the perfect crispness. No matter what you get, the food always comes out perfect and delicious. read more

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Went here after Church on Saturday and it wasn't busy. My mom and I were extremely excited to try somewhere new for breakfast and after we read the reviews for this place we decided to go. This place definitely has potential, but fell short. The food was extremely delicious and such a good price but the service was so mediocre. Honestly, we felt like an inconvenience to the people working there. Our first server was awkward, and we didn't feel welcomed because after we put our order in she failed to come back. We asked another guy who worked there for water, and he acknowledged it but never brought it. The only nice waitress, was the young one. She was actually equally attentive to everyone and actually seemed happy to be there. read more

The ambience was calm and neat , the greeter was sweet and attentive. The food was delicious and warm unlike many other places. The price was great for what you get and portions are good. It was about 17 for the burrito and frappe. read more

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My review of Chiroy's is just the first! AND I want to say thank you to the manager, Martin, for seeing that I was a happy customer in filling my order even after my store-closing arrival! I got to Chiroy's after 2 pm but thought they were open to 4 pm. They usually are except on holidays. And YES, this was a holiday! Out of respect, I ordered as quick as possible and would probably have picked something other than what I ordered if I had to time to conduct a more complete menu scan. But as you see that had no effect on the score at all! I ordered a steak and eggs plate that came with hash browns and bread. It really was what I craved at the moment. I stepped out of the store, picked up some AlohaMacs at Poke Etc and then went back and got my dinner! Two check-ins accomplished! Back to the meal, I would say it was prepped very well - fully the way I wanted it (scrambled eggs, wheat bread, and steak well-done!). I had A-1 in one small container, but some very hot stuff in the other. After eating a bit, I decided it was time to spice it up a little more to my Mexican-style liking. Got out my Cholula sauce and put it on the eggs and steak! Meal complete! Many thanks Martin! You have a fan in me and I'll be back. There is ample seating both inside and outdoors at Chiroy's. There is a sign saying masks are required but I learned that this is optional after inquiring. Still, always be safe and keep the proper distance between yourself and others. I do want to have a full eating experience at Chiroy's and do a follow-up to this review. Seems to a be go-to and enjoyable place to eat - always great to make new friends! Recommend: HIGH read more

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We strolled in around 330pm, oblivious that they close at 4pm but was greeted and and we choose to be sat outside. Service was top notch from arrival to departure. The food smelled yummy upon arrival. Munchkin started digging in before I was even able to take a picture, thats how good it looked to him. The sauce for the chilaquiles was mild but I forgot to taste the salsa I was provided for hotness and it was medium hot but I had put a spoonful on my first bite and learned my lesson quickly. The beans were flavored perfectly and I didnt care to much for the mexican rice. I tried munchkins pancakes and it had a very sweet distinctive flavor that I couldn't put my finger on (aside from the maple syrup) and munchkin said it was a love/hate relationship while eating his pancakes it was so good but a little sweet for him but couldn't stop eating it. The hashbrowns were cooked how I like them (even though it came with munchkins meal, it was an option for me as well but I opted for rice and beans instead)... they were crisp on top and bottom with a soft tender texture inside. The flavor was not too much, just right. Munchkin loved his scrambled eggs and almost finished them by the time I started to take a bite of my food. It was a lot of food! We were offered boxes but the food choices we had are rarely great the next day. The menus seemed older as the true prices are $1-2 higher, so keep that in mind. We did not feel pressured or rushed and felt we received great service even though they had pickup orders and other patrons inside. Not sure if they are keeping the outside structure that looks like the former outside dining area, but I hope they do. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great food, great service and you get fresh hot sauce with your meals. Price is perfect for what you get. I found this place becuse I'm always at the Poke Etc. spot right in the same parking lot. Highly recommend going to both of these places read more

Had a craving for waffles and birria tacos (with consome) and turns out this is the spot that has both! Staff was super friendly and checked by a couple times, lots of seating (indoors and outdoors) and a pretty wide menu featuring breakfast, lunch (or brunch) and dinner including some Guatemalan and Mexican dishes. Ended up getting their waffle order which included a tasty large waffle plus 2 sunny side up eggs, 2 pieces of sausage and 2 pieces of bacon. I ordered a side of tocino, which looked like more bacon? The BF and I also shared an order of birria mini tacos and a side of consome which were both good but we got full. Overall, such a hidden gem in National City and I look forward to coming back again. read more

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The vibe is like a glorified taco shop, they really put an effort on the decorations but the lack of taste won. Lots of the pictures on the walls gave me the deja Vû feel of being at the border in Tijuana waiting to cross. Mexico and Guatemala have beautiful art and crafts, why the owner went and pick cartoonish low quality paintings it's beyond my comprehension. I went for breakfast with some friends and the reviews were mixed up. I ordered the churrasco and the plate included the meat, eggs, beans, queso reason and fried plantain. I usually order scrambled eggs to avoid the crusty- gooey in the center sunny side up ones, well the cook managed to make crusty scrambled eggs. I was only able to eat the meat, some beans, and plantains. Another friend order enchiladas verdes and could not eat them because she felt a foul taste on the chicken. I trued her salsa Verde and tasted like fresh out of a can. The service was good, and the food took forever but we understood because we saw only one cook in the kitchen and our table alone had a dozen of hungry customers. Would not recommend this place nor go back. read more

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My husband and I went in on a early Saturday afternoon and we were seated as soon as we walked in and attend fairly quickly :-) They have so many options it was very hard to decide what to order. The birria tacos were bomb especially with the consome on the side My husband enjoyed his Monte Cristo sandwich (the bread was French toast) Overall the food was very delicious!! Definitely coming back for the food & they had amazing service as well!! All the staff were kind 10/10 recommend. read more

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Been wanting to check out this place and finally did. The Cafe de Olla was really good! Got the chiroys combination plate as well as the banana crepes plate for breakfast to share with a friend. Both were good, but I preferred the chiroys combo plate. That green sauce was really good! Had to get 2 of them :) The waiter who helped us was super friendly. They do add a fee if you pay with a credit card. I tried to pay with a credit card, but for some reason the QR code didn't work, so ended up paying with cash. They served breakfast later in the day (past 1pm) which was great since I had a late start and couldn't get there early. Overall, it's a decent place to grab breakfast! read more

Chiroy's Cafe - Chiroys combination plate and banana crepes breakfast plate. - Cafes Near Me - National City, California

Wonderful new place! We had breakfast and loved it. Great service! Definitely worth a try.