Stopped into Junior's Cafe to meet a friend for breakfast and ordered a half order of biscuits and…read moregravy while I waited. It turned out to be the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, absolutely phenomenal. I could t save any they were so good. The best ive ever experienced. I had the chicken fried steak and home fries and everything came out fresh and hot. The staff was friendly and attentive and never let my coffee cup get empty. Anytime I'm passing through El Centro, I'll make it a point to stop here for breakfast, especially for the biscuits and gravy.

Small family style diner that is big on flavor. Service was excellent but again the food was…read moreoutstanding. Definitely are go to thank breakfast/brunch

We come on June 18, coming back from Mexico, perfect place for big family , very diverse menu and…read morewe all got what we wanted! Delicious drinks, burgers and breakfast at same time was great !! We will definitely come back !!

Very beautiful establishment. Open and inviting with delicious scents soon as I walked in the door…read more This was my friend's recommendation and it was a diamond. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal which was great in proportion and super flavorful. Never really had tacos for breakfast but these were quite tasty. If I ever go back think I'll try them with out the cornmeal taco as that was a bit heavy for me but it could've been just my preference. The service was spot on, not just our waitress asked were we good but several other passing service members and that is not something I'm used to. If I find myself back in California again in this neck of the woods I would love to come here again maybe for lunch because breakfast was a home run. Thank you from this little Virginian that loves flavorful yummy food.

The food here is amazing! I would be a regular customer, if it wasn't for the fact that i live in…read more LA. Christina our server was very attentive and told us about their new daily specials. Friday's special was 2 tacos Dorado rice and beans, or an asada quesadilla with a side of consome for 12.99. You are recieved with complementary chips and salsa which were delicious! I am looking forward to visiting again before I head back home.

Don't you just love it when a restaurant gets things right?…read more Owners Roberto and Rina ("Reina") Perez have figured out how to prepare and present home cooking in a commercial setting, and, in doing so, have shown that they understand the importance of "home" in that construct. Some of this is no surprise to me. Reina is cousin to Rodnia Attiq (nee Navarro), who, with her mother Rosario Sotelo owned San Diego's El Borrego for almost 25 years, until they closed their business at the end of 2025. Having been welcomed and fed many times with homely care at El Borrego, I'm not surprised that the family connection - and the warmth and hospitality included in it - extends to Cousin Reina. If you're having a bad day, it's worth dropping in for a bite to eat just so you can say "hi" to her. Between the food and the greeting you'll receive, you'll leave feeling better about things. So what to eat? Depending on the time of day and how hungry you are, you'll be pleased with Cazuelitas; Pozole Rojo or the herby Guerrero-style Pozole Verde; hearty Tlacoyos; large Enchilada plates; or probably my favorite Mexican dish, Mixiote de Borrego, which is lamb that's spiced, marinated and slow-steamed until it falls off the bone. I've eated most of those things and seen the rest on my fellow diners' tables. Especially now that El Borrego is gone, if El Centro wasn't a two-hour drive from my house, I'd be a regular, so that I could continue sampling the superb and wide-ranging menu at Antojito Como En Casa.

This is a regular stopping spot for us on our way between San Diego and Phoenix. The people are…read morevery nice, the restrooms are clean and the food and coffee are really good. We typically get the turkey croissant sandwich, cut in half. The blueberry muffins are nice and moist with lots of blueberries and it goes great with a mocha.

The service and breakfast sandwich/burrito were delicious. I experienced the feeling of clean…read morefood-not greasy and full of preservatives. The sausage they serve is very good!! I wish I could have bought some of the in house roasted Colombian coffee. Very smooth not acidic. They were running low on the last roast. Next time I will call a few weeks ahead and order a pound. Oh and this is important ..... the one bathroom they have was CLEAN!!! We ordered the Baja sandwich and sausage burrito.

If your in Brawley this is the place to stop for some food. I have been twice while passing…read morethrough and both times have been excellent. Always nice and cool inside. This last stop was with a total of 16 people. They handled the group perfectly all the way down to keeping the orders staight for payment. Food was excellent.

Don't go if you have a dog. I called first to confirm because it said "pets allowed". She said "if…read morethe dogs don't bark it's ok" um how can I guarantee that my dog won't bark ? That's how they communicate. False advertisement!! So dumb!

The coffees are coming out better and service has improved. I would like to see more ingredients…read moreadded for some of these croissant and crepes menu items to increase the flavor and quality of your food establishment. Overall the environment is still cozy with warm-like colors. You can read novel books that they have on their front takeout area as you eat .

I came here with a friend from Yuma, Arizona. Looked up a cafe to get breakfast while here, we…read morefound Hope Cafe and Creperie & thought we'd try it. It turned out to be quite excellent. I would definitely recommend it is coming to Calexico.

Johnnys is where all the locals flock when they come home to visit…read more Everything is amazing and fresh! The cheese avocado fries are bomb The fried quesadillas are delicious! Can't go wrong with any meal at johnnys

As a seasonal worker here in the imperial Valley for the last 25+ years I always treat myself to…read moreJohnny's shredded beef taquitos when I'm in town and they never disappoint. I have tried a variety of items off their menu and have never been unsatisfied. It's pretty obvious to me that this place is a local favorite. Not only do they provide an excellent selection of fun foods, but the staff has always been courteous and helpful helpful. If you ever get the opportunity and you are a fan of shredded beef, taquitos and other fun foods, I recommend stopping in and giving it a try

Very good service and good food nice to go with friends and say cheers with a margarita the best…read moreare all the burgers

I stopped here with a friend for diner during a work trip. Judging by the parking lot and the…read moreamount of people inside I knew that this was a favorite amongst the people who live here. They offer a large variety of beers and drink specials every night. We both ordered different burgers and they have a lot to chose from. I was very disappointed with the food quality. The burgers didn't have any seasoning and the bread was too soaked with grease to enjoy it. I would return if I had a chance to sit at the bar and watch the game but wouldn't be back for their food. The service was great and lots of TVs!

On a weekend book club retreat to Borrego Springs, we decided to grab dinner in town the night we…read morearrived and with minimal options in this small town, it was determined that we would visit Red Ocotillo. While not all Mexican food is created equal, I do tend to think that it's a type of food that is really tough to completely ruin. Unfortunately, I was proven wrong with this visit. I decided on a cup of the tortilla soup, and I ended up only having a couple of bites them throwing the rest out. The chicken was full of bones, which was so gross and not normal or expected for this dish. There were mixed feelings among the group I think, but those who were seating near me did not enjoy their food across the board.

We took a DAY TRIP to Borrego Springs from San Diego…read more We went to the Anza Borrego Visitor's Center FIRST, and went on their short PAVED WALK through the Desert Landscape. We then headed to RED OCOTILLO for Breakfast. It was utterly FANTASTIC, from the service to the food. We had as our server GLORIA. It took us a couple attempts on the LOOP to get the right EXIT. We walked in and were directed to a table by our SERVER GLORIA. We got a great table right up front by the window. She started, by taking our drink orders. We looked over the menu, admittedly looking at it the night before. I selected the HEUVOS RANCHEROS, and an Arnold Palmer. As for my partner, he had a CLASSIC DESSERT BURRITO. We added Chips and Guacamole, made fresh on the spot!!! It could not have been a BETTER EXPERIENCE!!!