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    El Epazote Cocina Regional

    4.7 (192 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Candace Y.

    Small independent restaurant with good food. No a/c, though, so be warned if you come on a hot day. I had an al pastor lunch bowl that was very tasty. Service was friendly.

    Chips and salsa bomb 9/10 on 01/02/24
    Angie R.

    The dude and I found this spot El Epazote Cocina in Madera and been eyeing to try it. Since I work at a school and had a break, I decided to try this spot with the dude and Kenny on his lunch break and I'm really glad we did. The staff was welcoming, kind, and genuinely warm from the start. As a vegetarian, the food was DELICIOUS. I ordered a mushroom dish that was resembled like a quesadilla but way more elevated. Flavorful, rich, and done right. You can tell the owner and staff take real PRIDE in their food. Everything tasted authentic, homemade, and thoughtfully prepared. No shortcuts, just quality. Such a solid spot in Madera. We'll definitely be back. Yummy food and serving sizes are fair too! If you haven't tried it then you are definitely missing out !! Sit on the patio and enjoy the view! You won't be disappointed at all!

    Tlayuda mini
    Susana O.

    Yummy food Chapulines nd tlayuda was sooo tasty. It was super busy so must be a favorite

    Richard P.

    We were on our way back to San Diego and wanted to stop by this place again. We first went when they opened and loved the food and of course the service. This time around, it was the same. Consosrency is challenging in the restaurant industry so it's much appreciated. Maria, was amazing as she was last time. The bowl we had was fresh and tasty!

    Vita L.

    On our way from Sacramento to Madera to pick up my daughter, we made a quick stop at El Epazote... and let me tell you, BEST decision ‍ Ordered a michelada and a tlayuda and everything was the flavor, the seasoning, the meat... ufff, too good My boyfriend got fries and even those were on point.The place is small but super clean and cozy, and the service was amazing our waitress was so kind and attentive the whole time If you're ever in the area, don't think twice... 100% recommend

    Sweet patio!
    John R.

    What what? I have not put comments here yet? Right on the corner of Gateway and fourth Street Walking distance from City Hall and from Madera Ford if you're truck is being serviced :-) The food here has always been excellent... The burritos, huevos à la Mexicana, Agua Fresca, to the handmade tortillas... And don't forget their Horchata! Excellent food for pick up, and great service at the tables as well This is a top spot in Madera for sure And to top it off they are actually open for breakfast! Quick stop off and on highway 99 as well! Much like my favorite place in Berkeley to have Mexican food at La Mission, I believe this is a former old school Taco Bell building with a cute patio outside and tables inside as well You should stop in whenever in the area... I know I do!

    Menu for vegetarian and vegan
    Pamela B.

    This place is always fresh, delicious and i love that they have vegetarian/vegan options. The staff is very nice and the wait is not usually very long. Homey vibe.

    I forget the name-but yummers! Hands down with the spicy salsa! I had to ask for that, it's a hidden gem
    Chris M.

    Ok! Yes and yes and yes!!!! Super clean, clean food, savory, spicy to order and I love that I finally get to taste the spice! The quesadilla with the pumpkin flower BOMBIE! The Mole---yeeeez yum! The Cazuelita delicious! I loved the huge tortillas that looks like a pizza!!! I'm going to post pictures! Oh and the desserts--top notch. Applauding loudly! Ouch!

    Delicious cafe de olla and horchata
    Pearl F.

    First time here and absolutely loved our food and service! We ordered the quesadilla huitlacoche and the chilaquiles con salsa verde! The highlight for me was the flavorful chilaquiles with carne, delicious churros and loveddd my cafe de olla. We will definitely come back again and can't wait to try the rest of their savory dishes!

    This is not the first time we make an intentional stop. El Epazote restaurant serves traditional Mexican food from the Oaxaca region.

    This is not the first time we make an intentional stop. El Epazote restaurant serves traditional Mexican food from the Oaxaca region. From classic mole negro, tlayudas (google it), seafood, tamales, quesadillas, tacos to Lam and a perfectly cooked steak.

    Tlayuda and Huarache Oaxaqueño
    Ron M.

    The best!Great service, very friendly, and all the Food we ordered are so delicious and fresh. Party of 9. (Huarache Oaxaqueno, Enmolada De Mole Negro, Tlayuda, Quesabirria, Salsa de Huevo, etc) Glad we saw this on the way home from a camping trip. Very highly recommended. Wish they're in LA too. Thank You! More power to you guys.

    vegetarian Huarache
    Lic Delia A.

    Is my second visit here, the food is authentic and so tasty! I love the chilaquiles, the huaraches ! Place clean and service is nice and fast! And i love that they made all from scratch, the beans are vegetarian!

    Chicken Mole with rice

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    Excellent mole. A little spicy but rich and flavorful, sweet and the salsa and chips were super crunchy flavorful rich, smoky salsa.

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    Authentic. Very nice staff with good recommendations. Mole is a must try along with the tacos al pastor and the lamb shank.

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    Fabulous fresh ingredients, superb staff and inviting atmosphere! Flavors were exceptional.

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    Food was very flavorful and service was great. Make sure to try their michelada with a little tequila shot, very good.

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    Perko's Cafe

    4.0(208 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Went into Perko's in Madera today with my buddy, and from the moment we walked in, Vanessa made us…read morefeel welcome. She got us seated quickly and kept our drinks filled with ninja-like speed throughout our visit. I believe the young man who took our order was Tommy, (senior moments) and he did a great job. My buddy ordered the Chili Verde Plate, and wow--it looked so good I almost wished I had ordered it myself! Instead, I went with the Ribeye Plate cooked well done, and I have to say, the cook absolutely nailed it. What impressed us even more was how fast the food came out--about 5 to 10 minutes after ordering. Vanessa, Tommy, and the rest of the staff checked on us regularly and made sure everything was perfect. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the entire experience was on point. Thank you all for the great food and amazing customer service. Keep up the great work! This place has always been a 5 stars..!

    Was looking for a sit down breakfast spot on my way over to Mono Hot Springs Resort for the…read moreMemorial Day Weekend & so glad I found this gem of a cafe. Place had a fun farm theme, from the exterior red barn style architecture, to the barn doors between the dining area and booths, and the all American decor. It was very packed for a Friday morning but we were able to get seated within a few minutes and our server had great hospitality. And when I say... the portions here are GENEROUS - believe me! I couldn't believe how much food you get for your order, and the best part is, every bite hit. I decided to veer out of what I typically get for breakfast and did a lil sweet and savory moment and got the stuffed French toast with a sweet cream cheese filling and strawberry topping, and it came with 2 eggs of your choice, potato of choice, and either bacon or sausage. Bacon had the perfect amount of crisp, I asked for my hash browns extra crispy and they hit it on the nose. My partner got a bacon cheese burger. Bun was toasted, patty was flavorful, bacon was bussin, and he said they don't seem to skimp out at all on the fries! Price was very very reasonable for the portions, about $45 for this- my partner is from the Bay Area and so he's used to this quality of food and portions to be $$$$$$ and he even said this was such a deal! Family friendly place for sure, employees are super attentive, and left satisfied with the meal and service. If you're in town, or even passing through, this is the place to check out for breakfast.

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    Branch Breakfast - The Branch Burrito

    Branch Breakfast

    4.5(146 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    Branch ! This location has been the Achilles heel for many wayward entrepreneurs trying to make…read moretheir statement to society by way of the palette. I can think of 6 in the past 14 years since I've lived in the area that have come and gone... from classy Italian to authentic Peruvian, a small bar and an evening patio scene to a breakfast only place, the a couple waffle shops, and now... let's talk about Branch. Immediately I noticed how clean the place was. Simple, smelled nice and spotless! Hey this is a huge improvement already. The crowd was thick, we waited 20-30 minutes on a Saturday at 10:00am. That's a good thing. Once we sat down, we were asked what we wanted for drinks. And a minute later another waiter asked us if we would like to order drinks , then a 3rd... seconds before the drinks were brought out. Lol I ordered the breakfast sandwich, served with potatoes or hash browns and asked the waitress what she recommended... my daughter was getting hashbrowns with her meal already and the young lady suggested the potatoes and so I took her suggestion. Let me tell you this, that sandwich which is probably one of the most common things on a breakfast menu anywhere, came out so unique and interesting to me that I must highly recommend it. The toasted bread was like a spicy garlic sourdough that was strong and powerful. The spice was right for me and I even asked for the sriracha sauce on the side. The bacon was thick and plenty, the eggs perfectly scrambled, and the potatoes were delicious and so were my daughter's hashbrowns by the way. I loved my breakfast sandwich and also ate half my Mom's Reuben sandwich which was just loaded with corned beef!! So I asked the waitress who owned the restaurant wanting to know if local, and she smiles and says, "well, I am!" I complimented her and wished her my best and let her know that we would be back. I hope it catches on.

    My husband and I went to breakfast and he ordered the burrito and said it was delicious!…read moreI had the eggs with gouda and tons of other cheese, bacon, ham and more. It was like nothing I have ever eaten before. The jelly was homemade yum! I also ordered the potatoes and they tasted okay. The coffee was delicious. We will return and bring our friends and family.

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    Sugar Pine Smokehouse at the Muni - Full order revealed!

    Sugar Pine Smokehouse at the Muni

    3.8(25 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Hubby and I decided to come here for dinner before heading over to the Madera Fair to see Clay…read moreWalker in concert (which was such a blast btw). Signage on the property was lacking however we managed to find SPS. Upon walking inside we were a little let down by the appearance of the venue however we still decided to give it a go in. Hubby ordered his favorite barrel house mango ipa which they had in a larger 19 oz can (sadly no beers of tap). I ordered the chicken avocado club and hubby got a western burger (I don't recall the name) and it looked tasty. They use fresh beef patties (no thin frozen patty), score!!! We both opted for the garlic fries which are a garlic lovers dream however... I don't like surprise charges on the bill. When I asked if the sandwich came with fries I was told yes and was given a list of options with no mentioning of an up charge of $1.50 per order. Usually this information is listed in the menu or mentioned by the waiter/waitress. $3 isn't a big deal but it would have been nice to know in advance. Back to the food.... My sandwich was good but I wasn't blown away plus they have a lot of other great options in the menu. We plan to make this our usual pit stop prior to the fair because the service was exceptional, the food quality was fresh/delicious and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for providing us with a great meal so we didn't have to eat fair food

    Our waitress was very friendly and allowed us to order breakfast even after breakfast service was…read moreover. The restaurant is a very cute little place, really cool bar area. Food was the only reason for the three stars. The food was decent, they forgot the avocado in my sandwich and the chicken just tasted off. Fries tasted like the oil is old.

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    Donut Basket

    4.5(112 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    The very first thing we said was IT IS SUPER CLEAN in here!!! The outside sidewalk was even clean,…read moreevery table, the floors, the coffee prep area for morning rush was immaculate, behind the counter, everything was clean!! The line was too the door seconds after we walked in and ordered. Their counter person and cook is fast and efficient!! People were out within minutes!! Great service! Our order was correct, hot and fast! The coffee counter had different types of creamers and sugars, and there were many different flavor profiles of coffee. I did ask how I could have small tastes. I was handed clean mini condiment cups for tasting and it was greatly appreciated! I opted for the cinnamon bun coffee. The coffees were bold but smooth tasting and freshly brewed. The donut case was filled with very fresh looking donuts. Upon tasting a very small piece they were indeed fresh and quite fluffy! The menu boast a huge assortment of both breakfast and lunch sandwhiches and they even have different flavors of matcha and boba. We had a 12 minute drive and were there and back within 35 minutes. Most the extra time was morning traffic. Will we return: Yes! We are sorry we haven't been sooner!

    Road-trip rule #1: Never head to Disney without proper fuel…read more Road-trip rule #2: That fuel should be THESE breakfast bagel sandwiches. We stopped here before a weekend Disney run and wow... these bagel sandwiches had no business being this good. Fresh, hot, stacked like they were built by an architect, and somehow handed to us faster than I can say "we're gonna be late." The employees? Ridiculously nice. Like "are you sure this is real life?" nice. Courteous, friendly, and moving with the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew--yet every sandwich comes out looking like it's ready for its Instagram close-up. From the outside, it's a humble little hole-in-the-wall. Inside? Spotless. Cleaner than my kitchen on the one day a year I try to impress guests. You can tell this family doesn't just care about the food--they care about everything. Pride is baked into the walls... and the bagels. Bonus points for overhearing the owner casually chatting with locals about his shift ending and then coming back later that night to make more donuts and bagels like some kind of carb-loving superhero. Absolute legend. Every bite slapped. Every vibe checked. Top-notch spot. If you live nearby, go. If you're driving by, detour. If you don't stop here... honestly, that's on you.

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