Very impressed by this Mexican-American Fusion spot. Came on a busy Saturday afternoon and waited a while for a table but I can understand why. Definitely as yummy and delicious as it looks. My favorite was the chicken bowl it was delicious with so many different toppings. They had a dulce de leche drink that my fiancé loved! Cute little spot for brunch date with friends or family. Very nice clean feel inside. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Chicken bowl - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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I don't ever write any bad reviews but this was to a whole other level. Food wasn't prepared correctly and the ambiance was off. I felt neglected during the whole service even for a weekday, will not be coming back again. Ordered the chilaquiles habaneros, ordered my eggs over medium and were made over hard. I tried calling over my waitress but wouldn't pass by to my table. Needed to call her over for coffee refills constantly. read more

The only reason why I gave a star was that the food was a lil above average other than that the service was absolute SH!T.... 30 min wait (supposedly)turned into 45 min... mind u they sat others who weren't on the list before us (we were a party of 3) Sat us down waited 15 min for my wife's drink (Pepsi zero) then another 15 min after that to order our food Each plate was served to us 5 min apart from one another, the espresso was average at best, The ambiance was cool if you want to take pictures with ur friends n mimosas Mind u not not once did any of us complain, I wanted to give them the opportunity to redeem themselves but the longer I stayed the more frustrated I got... Ambiance - wanna be bougie/not for me 5/10 Service - 0/10 worst service I've ever experienced Food - 6/10 ok read more

We came here on a Thursday morning. We got sat right away. They have lots of booths, tables and I love the ambiance of greenery. My hubby had the red chillaquilles with chicken and I had the tres leches French toast. Both were delicious. I couldn't get a picture of the chillaquilles because my hubby ate them so fast. I did manage to take a picture of my French toast. We can't wait to come back! read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Tres leches French toast - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Loved this place! I was trying to stay away from sugar so I didn't order one of the French toast varieties! They looked massive and delicious. The huevos rancheros were awesome. Salsa had the right kick and the avocado was fresh. Coffee delicious. We will definitely be back for another date. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Huevos Rancheros - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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This spot is a hidden gem! The service is fast and everyone is seemingly happy and in a good mood. The food was delicious, everything was flavorful and came out perfectly. The restaurant is a bit smaller than I expected but the bistro is very cute. The only thing that sucks is that it was packed and we had to wait almost 40 minutes for a table for two. read more

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Came here for brunch with my sister and mom. We ordered the Spicy Chicken + Waffles, Chilquiles & Taquitos with the Strawberry Match + Shaken Espresso. Food was really good with great service! Make sure you add a reservation via Yelp before showing up- the wait can be pretty long. read more

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Great authentic Mexican food. All fair prices ND freshly prepared. Nice and fast service. And a decent table to sit at and enjoy your meal.

We're from Orange County visiting family and we really didn't find a lot of restaurants that were appealing up until now. We came across this gem. My wife had the chilaquiles with the green sauce and I had the Americano Classico with the cream brûlée French Toast and let me tell you, it was to die for and if I had all the time in the world, I would have love to order all of the food on the menu because everything looked so delicious when the waitresses were coming out the various assortments of foods (Oink Oink). The food did not disappoint. I loved the way our food was put together and the quantity, plus the inside of this restaurant was very modern and very welcoming. The seats at the bar which we were seated because we didn't want to wait were comfortable. The only downside is that the seats at the booth were slippery, so as soon as you are about to sit, your chair would slide, but other than that, We love this place. The service was impeccable, our server Jaylene was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a better server, she was the best. I would definitely recommend Jaylene as your waitress and El Bistro if you're ever in this area of Modesto. We are now a forever customer when we come back up here again. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Americano Classico with the Crème Brûlée French Toast - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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5/21/26, had a great experience at this place. The restaurant was clean. The service was great and the food was fantastic. It was packed with flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant. Be prepared, there could be a wait because this place stays packed, but it's worth it. We ordered a chai tea and a caramel macchiato for starters, then ordered shrimp tacos and Chilaquiles with chorizo. Special shout out to the chef who created the menu and the cooks who made the food. Keep up the good work and see you next time. read more

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This place has a cute vibe! The indoor decorations are nice. Lots of windows providing natural lighting. I went on a Saturday morning and it did seem to be busy. I joined the waitlist on Yelp which helped shorten the wait time. The staff is very kind and helpful. They took orders and delivered food quickly. The food was delicious. It was filling. The strawberry French toast was so refreshing. Just the right amount of sweetness. The coffees are good, the strawberry lemonade was ok. Tasted like artificial strawberry, wouldn't get the lemonade again. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Chilaquiles, strawberry shortcake French toast, omelette - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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The food was so delicious! I got a stuffed croissant and it was so sweet and fresh tasting. The matcha is really good as well and my boyfriend got the habanero chilaquiles. The chilaquiles didn't really taste like habanero but we didn't even care cuz it was still just so tasty. Be prepared to wait if you go and join the waitlist on Yelp before hand. The restaurant itself was really nice decor wise and I can't wait to come back and try more things on their menu. They definitely have something for everyone. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Strawberry cloud matcha and latte - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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food was hot and didn't disappoint at all, fast and friendly service, so pretty inside! read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - breakfast croissant sandwich, birria omelette, strawberry lemonade, piña colada - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Brought my sister here for a birthday brunch and the vibes were great! Very busy on a weekend which was expected. We were still seated quickly in the bar area which was nice. The food was amazing and was still good when I ate the rest at home for dinner! Some of the best coffee I've ever had as well! I usually take hours to drink my coffee but I slammed that ice latte back in 15 min. Would recommend if you are in the area but make sure to make a resy or be prepared to wait if you don't want to sit in the bar area. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Food is presented in a very elegant way, scenery is inviting and clean service was efficient. Will be back soon to try another menu item. read more

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Food is always great here! Wait time is a little longer than I would like but worth it:) read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Green chilaquiles, strawberry matcha - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Ximena was so nice and such a good server. The food and drinks were great as always. Positive atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Lavender cloud matcha and shaken espresso. - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Came here on Thursday at 1:30 pm to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday and wow what a cute restaurant. Great service and food were delicious! I ordered the shrimp tacos and it was the best shrimp tacos I've ever had. We also ordered the mimosas and for the birthday girl they served pancakes and sang the birthday song. These pancakes were yummy! Will be back for sure. read more

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The place is very beautiful and clean. The service is excellent! They got my order done pretty fast regardless of how busy the place was. The food is delicious and the presentation is always so neat. I've been here a couple times and my opinion has not change ! I ordered the bacon chorizo burger with a piña colada strawberry mocktail. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Bacon chorizo Burger - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

El Bistro is a the best spot that I highly recommend! Every time I go, I have to get the Crème brûlée French toast--it's absolutely amazing and perfectly sweet. Their matcha is also great, with a rich and authentic flavor. The service is consistently great, plus the staff are always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is always clean and well-maintained, which makes for a comfortable experience. The only downside is that seating can be a bit challenging to get on the weekends since it's such a popular place. But trust me, it's worth the wait! If you're looking for a top-notch breakfast or brunch, El Bistro is the place to go! read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - French toast - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

It's SOOO yummy and nice here!!! Clean and pretty place and the servers were nice. It was my birthday and the complimentary gift was a whole stack of 3 pancakes?! With whipped cream and sprinkles and a birthday song. I was so surprised; usually birthday gifts from restaurants are pretty small. Plus, this stack was sooo good... fluffy and simple.. my whole family ate it lol The actual dishes we ordered were really fulfilling and flavorful too. The tacos are pretty big. I got the pastor quesatacos which were sooo crispy on the outside and flavorful. And the sauce/salsa they give for dipping IS SO GOOD! My family got the queso fundido skillet, flautas, and shrimp tacos. They were all similar good yummy quality too. I really want to come back to try the brunch!!! Especially since the pancakes were already so good.. read more

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We visited on a Saturday shortly after they opened at 7AM. We visited early based on a recommendation that this place gets busy as the later morning approaches. If you don't like crowds or wait times, this was a perfect time to visit. This place an upscale diner/bistro type vibe. It looks fresh, clean and new. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our waiter took our drink order, which was drip coffee. I'm not sure what kind of coffee they use, but this was the best tasting drip coffee I have ever had at a restaurant! I ordered the Chilaquiles with red sauce and Chorizo. When the food arrived, it looked great and was presented well. The portion size is on the larger side, so make sure you're hungry. I am happy to report that the food tasted as good as it looked. They cooked the tortilla slices perfectly, which gave everything a nice crunch. There were a bunch of options on the menu that looked/sounded great. I hope to try one of their French toast options on my next visit. The yelp photos will have you conflicted on your decision as all the food looks amazing. Wait staff was on point by continually coming by to check on us and top off coffee. At the conclusion of our meal, payment was settled in person at our table. Our experience here with food quality, taste and wait staff service earned it a 5-star rating. Visited here again on a different day and tried the strawberry shortcake French toast and it did not disappoint. It tastes as good as it looks. Everything was fresh and had great taste. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Strawberry Shortcake French Toast - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Believe the hype: El Bistro has an amazing breakfast in a stylish establishment with a local-community vibe to it. I ordered chilaquiles with over-medium eggs. The eggs weren't cooked thoroughly, so I sent them back, and was pleased with the customer service in re-making the eggs. The flavor of the green sauce is delicious. Insider tip: When my friend and I first arrived, there was a long line of customers outside. We discovered it was for the tables. The bar stools were wide open. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Came here shortly on a weekday morning. Place was empty, staff was still setting up (presumably in the back because no one was out front to greet us). When someone finally saw us, we were seated right away. Nice place, nice decorations. I'd say pretty hip and classy. We were given water right away and our drink order was taken. However, staff was still setting up, cleaning the condiment bottles at the table and we were ready to order. No acknowledgement right away. Finally we had our order taken. Food was good. Plated beautifully. We enjoyed our time. Prices were reasonable as well. I plan to come back because staff was still friendly, just not very attentive at times. But we enjoyed our meal. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Skillet - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

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10/10 recomendation for me The service is always quick and they're super friendly. This place is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It's a very underrated place. The restaurant itself is so comfy and feels very homey. Most of the items ive had have been exquisite and they taste really authentic. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Habanero Chilaquiles and regular chilaquiles. Grinch Match (Seasonal but a delight) Dulce de leche late - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Went to eat brunch on a Sunday, I joined the waitlist in Yelp before we left the house and there was a waiting time of 45-55mins. We arrived a bit early on the suggested time to be seated, so stayed in the car until our table is ready. We got seated after 60mins. The place looks clean and pretty. The staffs are friendly. We ordered American Breakfast with Creme Brulee French Toast, Tiramisu French Toast with eggs and bacon on the side, Kid's breakfast and Kid's Burger with fries. My kids ordered Piña Colada Strawberry Non-alcoholic Drink and I got their Caramel Macchiato. We loved our food, and we will definitely go back here to try there other food on their menu. read more

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I'VE BEEN HERE 2X! Great for the community it serves with a brunch kinda feel! Love the staff! Food selections are simple yet tasty! Even today they are very popular! Looking forward to new entrees added! read more

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This is hands down my fave coffee spot in Modesto! Staff is always friendly despite how busy the place seems to be. Note there is a separate coffee side and restaurant side, and both sides are busy. read more

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Love this place. I went solo Saturday around 11-12 and the place was packed with a lot of people waiting outside. Since I was just one person I was seated immediately at the long bar. I'd say there's 10+ seats available at the bar and all but 3 were open when I got there. The food is very fresh and the service is top tier. I wish I could eat here every week! There is a huge menu so there's options for whatever you're into. read more

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Comida 10/10 Presentación 10/10 Atención 10/10 Ambiente 10/10 Simplemente no veo un pero para no ese lugar y disfrutar de un rico desayuno o almuerzo con tu familia o amigos. Felicidades a todo su equipo por el buen trabajo. La atención de los meseros, la comida preparada, todo esta delicioso y ni que decir del ambiente que ofrecen el lugar mismo. read more

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The food was amazing, great taste and great serving sizes. The coffee was also amazing and so was the service. read more

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I've raved about this place and came so many times with family and friends. The coffees are delicious. Food is incredible. I've had the best French toast here and I am not a French toast kind of person usually. They have a waitlist you can join before getting there and I've never had to wait because I use it! I get here just in time for my table to be ready. Every single plate I've tried so far is SOO good! Definitely exceeds my expectations. The service is always super friendly and great. I also love the vibe and decor. This is my favorite restaurant in the 209! read more

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The ambience was nice and the food okay. A little over priced for the food. The service and wait time for reasonable. read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Chilaquiles with green sauce and chorizo - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

The tables are really small there and it don't really have a lot of space cause like the plates are huge, but the food is good and the service is good. They're nice and I like the queso Fundo. It was good and spicy and then also the chorizo hash is good with corn tortillas. It's really nice that chili kilos are good and the the pun of via spicy beans are good but yeah, you gotta serve your own water and there's not a lot of space like I said so it's suddenly down read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California

Food was soooooooo good! We waited an hour but it was worth it! I would come again! My friend had the chiliquiles which was delicious as well! read more

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Made a reservation for 8 at 11:20 arrived at 12:20 due to the 60-80 minute wait time. Upon arrival we checked in and were told it would be an additional 20 minute wait. Checked in again was told it would be an additional 30 and the time kept increasing and was not seated till about 2:00. Not a suitable place for large parties. We even suggested to split into 2 tables of 4 and were told it would not make a difference. Staff did not know how to work around with a large group. Never checked in we had to continuously check in read more

You have to get there early if you don't want to wait for hours for a table, which is always promising for me. If there are a lot of people waiting, the food must be good. The staff is friendly and accommodating which for being such a busy place, was really nice to see. We ordered some coffee from the little coffee Shop they have located inside while we waiting. I ordered the coco latte and it was so tasty! I was surprised by the amount of flavor it had without being overly sweet. We got sat and started looking over the menu. They have a lot of options, mostly Mexican dishes or Mexican inspired dishes. The food didn't take long to arrive and it looked great. I had the Birria omelette which was bland and the beef was dry. I had to use a lot of salsa to make it taste decent. I normally don't add salt to any of my food but in this case, it was needed. The surf and turf burrito was also bland despite being packed with ingredients. The huevos rancheros were tasty and the burger, while overcooked was flavorful. The fries were the best part of the whole experience for me. They were crispy and perfectly seasoned. Our server was very sweet and happily answered all our questions and helped with our requests. This place would greatly benefit from an additional female bathroom stall. It's a very very busy place and it only has a single stall for women which means if you need to use it, you will spend at least 10-15 mins waiting in line to go. read more

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Their food is tasty and the amount of food is generous, the service is excellent too, the ambience is nice very good to bring your whole family to spend quality time I personally recommend it. read more

I love this place. There is always a long wait but the food is so worth it unfortunately this time I bought my family and the burger and birria omelette was dry. Otherwise the food was good and we enjoyed the drinks ahead of time as we were waiting in line. They have so many options. It's so hard to choose. I hope to come back to try the French toast because I'm always so full. read more

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I looooove the green sauce chilaquiles from this place! I order them every time I go! read more

El Bistro by Salt and Pepper - Chilaquiles - Latin American Near Me - Modesto, California