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    Don Chon Menudo

    4.2 (184 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Iced cafe de olla
    Arlene L.

    This restaraunt that's surrounded by residential homes in Pacas is an undiscovered treasure. A small spot with a heavy client base. Feels like a neigborhood staple Get there too late on the weekends for breakfast and you will have to wait outside. We tried the Cafe De Olla both hot and iced. A must try...The balance ! The balance between the sugar and cinnamon is excellence. The mulitas (not featured) are the best along with the Blanco Menudo. Very generous portions of everything. Tacos Dorados (not featured) are okay. The staff is effecient and professional. Service is quick for turning over table. This will remain on my breakfast spot list.

    Chilaquiles
    Nite Grind T.

    The worst part about going somewhere new to eat, is being looked at like a science experiment lol Outside of that, the food was great. The service was still kind, and prompt. The environment is very nice very elegant. I had the Chilaquiles, I think the red sauce needs work, a little bit of meat in there would've been great, but overall it was delicious. Especially, after I asked for a little more cream, onions and cilantro. It was prepared fresh and came out quickly.

    Menu 1/2026
    Marcela L.

    I visited two months ago and I am still thinking about the tasty chicharrón! Don Chon Menudo is no secret to anyone as this place is very busy and has a wait when I was there enjoying every last bite of the saucy chilaquiles. The space is very small, but I never felt rushed. The service is great and the food amazing! The parking sucks though.

    johanna m.

    Leaving a review as I'm walking out 10/10... Cafe de olla 10/10 Los chilaquiles 10/10 French toast 10/10 Queso taco de birria 10/10 And everyone was so nice and attentive And they make their tortillas right there on the spot Definitely recommend to come here I will be back !!!

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    Darlene H.

    The was our first time trying this spot. We found them on IG and let me say it did not disappoint. Everyone is very welcoming and our server Fernanda was very friendly. I got the pozole and it was really good, my BF got the menudo and honestly this is by far the best I've ever had! We also tried the crispy birria tacos with cheese the meat was so tender. Note: don't let the long line scare you, it's worth the wait. Although it's a small spot they get a lot of people in there (not crammed). They also get your food out really quick to you. Definitely coming back again!!!

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    Ehecatl M.

    Okayyyyyy we decided to try this hole-in-the-wall because typically hole- n-the-walls are extremely fire but this one definitely miss, was VERY MID!!! We visited this restaurant on a Friday morning, which was relatively quiet. However, the waiters were quite forgetful. I had to ask for water more than twice, and they seemed disorganized and not very attentive to our needs. Now the food looks great in pictures , however that's ALSO MISSED! we ordered several things and besides the burrito , everything was MID, not much flavor , syrup was Almost frozen , didn't even know syrup can freeze , coffee was very unflavored and boring , but looks great !!! Pricing is the same everywhere but rather spend my money elsewhere! Would not recommend, save your money and go elsewhere .

    This place has become our go-to breakfast spot every weekend ever since our first visit! The service is always warm and welcoming, and the food quality is consistently outstanding. I love classic American breakfast dishes like pancakes and eggs, while my dad prefers a good menudo, so it's the perfect place for us since both the American and Mexican options are equally delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, and the good music and inviting atmosphere make it the perfect spot to enjoy great food and quality time with family.

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    C M.

    Stopped by for breakfast with my family and we LOVED it. I stopped by years ago and picked up some menudo and it was good, but now that they have remodeled and expanded their menu, it will be a usual place for us. Service was friendly and fast for the most part. The place is small so expect a wait and accommodating a big party may be difficult. Perfect for small groups or be ok with sitting separately. Now for the food, it was delicious. We got the chilaquiles with a ribeye (spicy and so good), breakfast burrito, a waffle and menudo. Everyone was happy with their food!

    Felix B.

    Don Chon's Mexican Café Pacoima Don Chon's is that classic Pacoima comfort spot where the plates come out big, bold, and made with love. Their menu has some real standouts, starting with the Berry Berry a sweet, refreshing stack loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and cream cheese whipped cream. If you're craving something hearty, the Don Ribeye is a monster sourdough, cheese, sunnyside eggs, avocado, mixed greens, jalapeño butter, onion, bacon bites, and a juicy ribeye steak all in one bite. And for the breakfast lovers, El Mañanero packs eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, avocado, potatoes, and jack cheese into the perfect morning plate. Warm service, homestyle flavors, and portions that don't play around Don Chon's stays a neighborhood favorite for a reason.

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    Kia A.

    Have you ever gone to a cafe with pancakes and menudo served all day? I mean, that is just dope!!! Menudo is one of my favorite Mexican dishes, and learning about this place where you can eat it for breakfast or brunch is excellent! I recommend this place because the servers are knowledgeable about the food, service is quick, and the bathroom is clean. My husband and I will definitely come back!

    Lady S.

    Cozy restaurant! We loved the food and ambience. The waitresses are so friendly and welcoming. Everything we had was great! Their coffees are very filling and delicious! That's ones of the reasons we keep coming back. Recommend! Street parking and there's always enough.

    Menudo and kid waffle with an orange juice
    Sandy M.

    Found this place on a quick hunt for a menudo place near me and this restaurant did not disappoint! Service was wonderful welcoming and we got sat pretty quickly, the food was delicious! I ordered the menudo and my son ordered a waffle he absolutely loved it. Can I just say this has been one of the best menudos I've had!!! Full of flavor not gamy love that they offer salsa and chiles asados. Loved the decor super clean and the music was just perfect. I can't wait to go back found a gem

    Chilaquiles verdes and bistec ranchero

    Everything was amazing. I'm actually shocked I finally found a good Mexican restaurant most places are so dirty and rude and chilaquiles all nasty. Our server was so sweet and fast. We took about like 20 minutes waiting and like 15 for food I am most certainly happy I found a good place .

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    5 months ago

    delicious food. i had the chilaquiles verdes & were sooo good!! my parents got the menudo & loved it.

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    1 year ago

    Best menudo hands down in the Valley. Great portions and have burrito's also. Small location to go only.

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    11 months ago

    Great food, worth the wait. Definitely recommended, Not too spensive, friendly service

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    Joanna G.

    Thank you so much for allowing us to serve you!

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    7 months ago

    Muy buen servicio y excelente comida. El menudo está excelente lo super recomiendo y los chilaquiles están de rechupete

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    10 months ago

    This place is soo beautiful and the food is excellent. The service is amazing, young waiters super professional.

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    9 months ago

    Good atmosphere food was ok. Food came out a little undercooked and service was slow.

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    9 months ago

    That waitress had a bad attitude from the start food was good but I know a surgeon that can remove the stick from her @ss

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    10 months ago

    Menudo was cold. The ice café de olla taste like water customer service no good the waiter didn't know what she was doing .

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    11 months ago

    Food was great!!! And Johanna was an even better server. She was very attentive and friendly !

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    2 years ago

    ................Is this the Don Chon that was in Rancho Cucamonga located off of foothill Blvd?

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    We went in for breakfast and food was delicious and priced well. I had the menudo, it's flavorful…read moreand the homemade corn tortillas are delicious. (No homemade flour) They have a great variety of food to pick from. When we went in they did not have someone seating people so you basically wait in line and wait until someone gets up to take the table. I think it can be a little uncomfortable for the people eating, but not really a big deal. Luckily we had two people in front of us sit at a table too big for them and they offered us to sit with them which we did not mind at all. So if you get a big table, offer someone to sit with you. We only waited a few minutes for them to take our order and our food was out soon after that. Only a minus one star because the seating arrangement is a little weird, but their food and service is great. They even had musicians walking around playing - make sure to tip them!

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