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Wanted to give LJ's Lil Cafe a try after hearing about it on social media, and it seems like a lot of others had the same idea because this place was poppin' on a Saturday afternoon! We weren't expecting much of a crowd but were surprised to find a short line and quite a few people waiting for their food. The restaurant itself is small with only about 5-6 small tables and a tiny waiting area which was completely occupied during our visit. Despite the crowd, the food turnaround was pretty fair. We waited roughly 15-20 minutes which honestly wasn't as long as we expected. The breakfast burritos are HUGE and packed with super crispy tater tots which was a nice touch but definitely adds more carbs. Half a burrito was more than enough for me! I tried the Spicy OG Burrito ($15.99) which had chopped fresh jalapeños inside. Between the summer heat, eating outside in the car since there was no available seating + the extra spice, I was definitely sweating! Also tried the Brisket Pastrami Sandwich ($15.99) which was decent but nothing I'd particularly rave about. I'd stick with the breakfast burritos. Located near Lee's Sandwiches and a Mediterranean eatery. The parking lot does tend to fill up quickly, but there seemed to be a steady flow of people coming and going so finding a spot wasn't too difficult.
The OG breakfast burrito was big enough to share and came with perfectly crispy tater tots, fluffy eggs and savory Portuguese sausage. The spicy sauce options made it even better. The menu is simple and there was quite a crowd at lunchtime but it was well worth the wait.
This place is delish! I had heard about it when it was in a shack near home depot and never made it there so needless to say I was very excited to try it. We ordered two burritos the OG and the one with chorizo. Both were absolutely delish, so full of flavor and so filling. I only ate 1/2 but i have a smaller appetite. My bf ate his burrito in its entirety. The place is a little small but huge shoutout to the staff for being very attentive and keeping the place clean. There was always someone sweeping the floors and cleaning the tables which was nice to see. We will definitely be back here. Thanks guys!
Place is known for their breakfast burritos so thats what I came here for. I ordered online and my order was ready when I scheduled it. Burrito tasted good and is quite large but you cant help but notice its mostly eggs and tater tots with not much meat. Since they charge a lot for the burrito its kind of hard to ignore. I havent seen many mentions of the serrano sauce here but it to me is their best sauce. Still it tasted good and thats what matters in the end. Might come back when Im craving the serrano sauce.
The breakfast burritos and sandwiches are to die for. They are expensive, but damn are they delicious. If you ever feel like having a treat yo self kinda day, I would suggest picking up some food at LJs Lil Cafe. I usually get the same things - the spicy OG Breakfast Burrito, Brisket Pastrami, and the Queso Philly Cheesesteak. All of them are mouthwateringly delicious. You can't go wrong with any of them. I just wish it was cheaper so I could get it more often. $20 for a sandwich or a burrito is kinda wild but I guess it's kind of the norm these days with how crazy inflation is.
Holy wow. Finally made my way here, they have a parking lot but it gets BUSY, so does their inside seating! Please plan appropriately when visiting! Inside is covered with cute merch, decor and awards, they are very proud of what they do and have every right to be. Service is amazing. The girl who helped me was so kind, patient and informative. I got the cookie butter latte (seasonal) and the og burrito with the signature sauce. This combo is ab absolute 10/10. The cold foam on the latte is salted and coming from someone who doesn't usually like salted foam tops, this one was to die for. The burrito is already cut in half by default which is a HUGE plus, that sauce is incredible. I can't wait to get the opportunity to come back here.
Definitely one of the top breakfast burrito places in OC! I recommend ordering online and picking up, it could get pretty packed, especially during lunch time around noon. I went with the OG, for about $17 it is kind of high, but the burritos are huge and filling and can be shared by two people! However it's so good that you may want to get your own! Came with fluffy eggs, cheese, bacon, and Portuguese sausage! It also comes with their famous LJ sauce and you can pick another, chose the habanero and it was super spicy! But delicious! The sauces alone should warrant 5 stars! Definitely recommend trying out!
I think I've found my new favorite post-surf burrito spot. I'm going to have to explain my new found love to my BF. I was looking for something conveniently located between South OC and the freeway when I stumbled across this hidden gem. First things first--the tater tots were fantastic: perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. My 5-year-old self would have been absolutely thrilled. I ordered the OG Burrito, and it did not disappoint. The meat was flavorful and plentiful, and the burrito had a great balance of ingredients without being overloaded with potatoes. The cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a tangy kick without any heat. Now, if my burrito-to-potato ratio seemed a little off, that's entirely on me because I may have eaten a questionable number of tater tots before diving into the burrito. No regrets. Everything was delicious, and I'm officially hooked. If you haven't checked this place out yet, I highly recommend giving it a try.
Finally got to come by LJ's early and my Spicy OG Burrito came out delicious! I love the gooey cheese, crispy tots, soft eggs, pieces of sausage, and green peppers. The Habanero "orange" sauce is spicy and I absolutely love it. I order a side of pickled jalapeño slices to eat with every bite. Service is friendly and efficient. Store is very clean and has these comfy padded seats. I really love this location, just the parking is difficult sometimes.
Located in a smallish shopping strip, LJs is easy to spot. There are quite a few other eateries in the row, so parking gets challenging during peak breakfast and lunch hours. I'd heard that they're known for their hearty burritos so I thought I'd go check them out. We arrived shortly after 11 and they were already busy with all but one table occupied. Orders are placed at the counter and your name is called when it's ready. Because they were busy, it took a bit for our order to come up, but it wasn't too bad considering how busy they were. From the Yelp photo gallery, their portions look generous, so my foodie friend and I decided to split everything. Today we ordered the pastrami burrito and Vern's Tots. As we suspected, the portions truly are generous enough to share {unless you're famished, then don't share :) } The burrito was hefty and packed with everything ~ eggs, cheese, pastrami, crispy tots, and the perfect amount of sauce ~ very tasty and filling. The Vern's Tots were *LOADED* with all the toppings! Very generous amounts of sweet, grilled onions, LJs house sauce, melted cheese, and bacon. Very filling and very decadent. A great little find and I'm looking forward to trying more of their burritos and sandwiches.
Delicious Breakfast Burritos!! There is a big selection of burrito options on their menu and every item seems equally as delicious. Every burrito comes with a side of sauce. I got the spicy OG which came with jalapeños and ooey gooey cheese. I also got the loaded tots to share with friends and WOW! not only were they affordable, they were also delicious! I got both the queso tots and the vern tots. My favorite was definitely the queso tots, but both were super yummy!! They also make delicious specialty lattes which were surprisingly very yummy!! My friends and I tried the cinnamon toast iced latte and the lavender honeycomb iced latte and both were super yummy, especially the cold foam. However, I wish the coffee flavor was a little stronger! The line can be long but ordering is quick! They also have limited seating options. I will definitely be back, the sandwiches look super yum
This is my second time coming here and the burrito never fails! Parking can be tough if it's busy but I somehow always find parking. There is usually a line out the door so I recommend ordering a head of time and it will be ready by the time you get there. There isn't much seating and the place itself is small so be prepared to take your food to go. The OG burrito is huge and packed with breakfast items. I love how cheesy it is but also crunchy from the tater tots inside. It is a savory explosion in your mouth that will fill you up. I ended up only finishing half my burrito. I decided to try a drink this time and picked the mango matcha. It wasn't my favorite the mango overpowered the matcha but also tasted a little watered down. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again.
BOMB breakfast burrito-- Tried the OG breakfast burrito that comes with eggs, tater tots, Portuguese hawaiian sausage, bacon, and cheese. Pretty big portion for my type of breakfast that I only ate half of the burrito, but it was definitely good that I saved the other half for my lunch. The iced cinnamon toast latte also was good, kind of tasted like a Spanish latte in a way. Would recommend!
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This breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious! It came out hot and fresh, packed with gooey melted cheese and perfectly crisp hash browns. I don't usually like spicy food, so I really appreciated that it wasn't overly spicy. The cilantro crema was the perfect addition--it added great flavor without too much heat. If you are around Disney and looking for something to fill you up this is the spot!!! read more
6 months ago
Always missing an add on and messing up my salsa choices. gave this place a second shot and it will be my last. burrito is tater tot heavy with barely any eggs read more
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9 months ago
The place is a definite hole in the wall. The place was small but the food was great. Long line to get food but one ordered, the food came out relatively quickly. We got a mix of things but one burrito is definitely enough for 2 people. W head plenty of left overs to take with us. The variety of salsas and festive holiday drinks are worth trying. I would come back! If you happen to be in the area...give this spot a try! read more
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9 months ago
Yoooo!!!! Best breakfast burrito in Cali!! Flavors, textures, size all there!! I think it's the crisp of the tater tots that place them above the rest. I had a chorizo burrito and the chorizo was excellent!! Love the energy behind the counter. Great customer service. read more
7 months ago
9 months ago
Top-tier breakfast burrito spot in OC. Service was awesome, the food came out quick, and the chill ambience makes it perfect for a quick bite or a laid-back breakfast. The Portuguese sausage gives the burrito a unique savory twist, the hash browns were perfectly crispy, and the cheese pull was elite. The salsas hit just as hard -- super flavorful and balanced. Easily Top 5 breakfast burritos in Orange County. Will definitely be back. read more
1 year ago
Got a chance to stop by after seeing LJ's all over my IG feed and it was well worth it! They are still in the soft opening phase so they have limited hours and I will tell you this place is popping! There was a line when I arrived and 7-8 people waiting for their orders and that line didn't stop. I ordered online and picked the OG breakfast burrito and added their green Serrano salsa, hot habanero salsa, and creamy cilantro crema. The burrito is now in my top 3 breakfast burritos of all time. It was packed full of Hawaiian sausage, egg, and tots and it was pretty filling! All 3 of the sauces I tried were good but a combo of the habanero and creamy cilantro crema made it a perfect bite, I have to admit, as much as I am a condiment girl this burrito was also really incredible just on its own and that speaks volumes. The only gripe I have is regarding the wait. Now as I mentioned they are in the soft opening and they were pretty packed, anticipating all of that I placed an online order for a 10:35 pickup. I arrived at 10:32 and checked in and was told they just needed to package the order so I stepped to the side. As minutes passed I grew curious as my name wasn't being called. Other orders were going out so I continued to wait. At 10:45 I check back in and after taking a few looks at the screen and the burritos at their pass the worker grabbed my burrito and I was on my way. I'm a huge stickler for efficiency and convenience so to place an order ahead of time and it not being ready is frustrating but with the business is understandable. What ultimately leads to this being 4 vs 5 star is the fact that my order was just sitting at the pass and it took me checking in an additional time for me to receive it. In no way will this stop me from trying them again but I would be extremely hesitant to use their order ahead feature read more
1 year ago
First time visit on a Sunday - I did online order which was an hour wait (I ordered around 1040am and pick up was 1140am). I ordered two burritos for myself and my husband, the spicy OG breakfast burrito and the queso breakfast burrito with the habanero and green serrano salsa. Upon arrival we were helped pretty quickly but it was confusing at first. One sign was posted on the left for online pick up orders, and then there was the regular order line and it just seemed that everything was gravitated to the regular order line so it was confusing as to why there was a pick up side with no one helping there. So it felt awkward to line up for one spot then get redirected to another. The girl who helped us with our pickup order was really nice. We were about 3 minutes early so while waiting for our order we visually took in the decor, everything was clean inside and loved the details of the mugs and books along the wall. My husband had the spicy burrito and the habanero salsa, he noted that it was pretty spicy and in a good way (he has high spice tolerance so I believe him when he says it's spicy). I had the queso burrito but I was expecting it to be more gooey so I was underwhelmed on that factor, I really couldn't tell that there was queso in there it didn't have that glossy cheese stretch effect I was hoping for. We both loved the texture of the crispy tots. And the serrano salsa has avocado so it's a thicker consistency and pretty flavorful, not spicy to me, but I have a high spice tolerance so I would say what I perceive as barely mild might be someone's medium heat. Just gotta try it yourself. It gets VERY busy in here but with good planning you shouldn't let that deter you away. You just may not get a chance to have seating inside especially on a busy weekend morning, but take the chance to try out some really good breakfast burritos. Would definitely return to try more items on the menu, and I would hope that next time I get the queso burrito that there's actually visible queso that's gooey. read more
9 months ago
They are known for breakfast burritos.....and are so delicious but so are their Philly cheesesteaks sandwich and iced latte! Lydia and her staff are so nice and fast! The restaurant is packed and happening when we were there at noon. Ambiance is cool and clean! We will be back soon! read more
8 months ago
The breakfast burritos are just as good as the Cypress location!! I really like this new brick and mortar location, which has plenty of seating and is nice and clean inside. It's perfect for serving Orange County. I had the OG and Spicy OG breakfast burritos, shared with 2 other people. We had the creamy cilantro crema, salsa verde, hot habanero salsa, and mild red salsa. Surprisingly, the red salsa was my favorite. The tater tots in the burritos were nice and crispy, the scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy and perfectly cooked. Next time, I'd add an obscene amount of grilled jalapeños to the OG and see if they'd do the eggs over-medium instead of scrambled. The guy working the front (Frankie) was super helpful and friendly. All-around an excellent experience and I look forward to returning when I'm in OC. read more
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Probably the best breakfast burrito I had ever had and always consistent. Since I found about this place it has been my go to in the morning before heading into Disneyland which is 10 mins away from the parks. Even when there's a long line service is always quick. Small cafe not a lot of seating, but perfect grab and go meal for breakfast! read more
10 months ago
Hands down the best breakfast burrito in Orange County. Don't believe me? Go try it for yourself but you are going to have to get in a long line, there is always a crowd of smart people there waiting to get their burrito. The textures, freshness, and quality of ingredients shine through with every bite. It isn't a gut bomb like other burritos and you can't stop eating it. read more
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1 year ago
LJ's Lil Cafe seriously hits the spot. We got the queso breakfast burrito and some OJ -- so good. The burrito was huge (I actually got two meals out of it ) and super flavorful. The sauces were next level. That spicy mayo and salsa? Fire. Don't skip them. It was pretty busy when we went, but honestly, the hype makes sense. $16 felt super reasonable for the size and quality. Definitely coming back! read more
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Heard that LJ's Lil Cafe has the best breakfast burritos so we had to give it a try. It did not disappoint. We got their OG and Chorizo burrito and a vanilla iced latte. Their breakfast burritos are huge and packed with so much flavor. We got all their salsa too and even though their burritos are already delicious the way they are, we really enjoyed the salsa to dip for an extra spicy kick. The latte has a good amount of caffeine and sweetness. The cafe is small but trendy and clean. The service is amazing. The service was quick and friendly despite how busy they are. Lydia and her staff really hustled to get all the customers taken care of. So glad that they opened this location in Orange...that means we will be back often. :-) read more
1 year ago
The burritos is huge, and the medium spicy green salsa is gringo spicy (hot). Crispy tater tots were a hit with my 4-year olds. read more
10 months ago
Super long wait, but worth it. I ordered through online and it said 45-50 min wait. I went there after the expected wait time and waited another 20 mins which was kind of frustrating but the burrito will put you in a food coma. Perfect texture perfect blend of eggs, sausage, tater tots. Cilantro Creama is a must try, employees are very nice even while being overwhelmed store had limited seating. read more
9 months ago
Drove up to OC from SD to check this place out. We tried the OG , brisket and spicy OG BURRITOS. Every bite was flavorful and had that tator tot crunch!! Great service and amazing food !! Definitely coming back on our next trip ! read more
9 months ago
There's a reason there was a line out the door here! The burritos are huge and they don't skimp on the fillings! Great fast service with a smile. Very organized and they we're cranking out the breakfast orders this morning! Indoor seating and restroom too. If you want to hit up a local spot with the best burrito's go to LJ's for your fix! They put everyone else's burrito to shame! read more
1 year ago
I am disappointed... that we only got one burrito! So sad. The tater tots inside the burrito must have been sooo crispy, because it still had texture after driving 15min home to eat! I think the move next time is to bring plates and eat in the car. But everything about that burrito was superlative. Recommend adding grilled onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and tomatoes. Can't go wrong with the OG, but I will literally come try everything else on the menu. Service was excellent as well! Instant fan. read more
1 year ago
Hungry men, try their burritos for a satisfying breakfast that lasts several hours till lunch or dinner time. The Queso burrito melts in your mouth, complemented by the creamy cilantro crema sauce. There are no other words to describe it. Please package the crema and sell it! It complements a wide range of foods, from vegetarian to gourmet. One can drown the cream sauce on chips, dreaming on a comfortable couch, or on a long drive home. OMG, the burrito comes with special and tender care, no cutting corners. It's humongous, half goes to my husband, and the other half to me. It's a load of love. Yes, it takes a while to make one of these babies, and it's worth every second of waiting! Don't want to wait? You can order online and pick up. You can see them as soon you get off the freeway. read more
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Service was 10/10 they definitely provide good service here . Food was 8/10 it's definitely a spot to try for breakfast burritos . The sauces are really good too. read more
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8 months ago
Went in for 3 coffees and 3 lattes and one of the drip coffees weren't capped completely. Spilled hot coffee all over my myself and the car. Breakfast burritos looked good and workers were friendly though. May try again in the future. Edit: 2 of the drip coffees weren't capped correctly. Spilled again in my friends car Edit: 3 of the drip coffees weren't capped correctly. Spilled in another friends car read more
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3070 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868
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(657) 282-0027
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Are the tater tots gluten-free?
Gluten is only found in wheat products. Tater tots are potatoes. Potatoes do not have gluten. Tater tots are usually not made with flour. So no, tater tots, fries, baked potatoes, and ANY animal food (butter, cheese, yogurt, dairy, meat, poultry,…
Do they offer gluten free options (like just the filling in a bowl)?
They can do no tortilla
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