I had a lovely experience at Marko's Breakfast & Dinner (Duarte). I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak ($21.50). It includes beef milanesa that's fried and topped with homemade country gravy, two eggs of any style, hash browns, and choice of toast. TASTY!! I couldn't stop smiling as I devoured this fresh, flavorful meal. It's one of the BEST Chicken Fried Steaks that I've tasted in a long time. I arrived at Marko's Breakfast & Dinner (Duarte) on Wednesday (around 9:57AM). Parking is simple and convenient. There's a private parking lot. Staff (name is Marcos) is very professional and hardworking. Marcos moved purposefully and efficiently. Marcos also politely answered all my questions. My food arrived in 18 minutes and 43 seconds. As mentioned, I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak ($21.50). It's A LOT of food. The ingredients tasted very fresh, and the portions are plentiful. The Chicken Fried Steak carried a perfect crisp, airy texture; its meat came juicy and well-seasoned. The country gravy is also creamy & light. The meal also had scrambled eggs, hash browns, and sourdough toast, and it all tasted very clean and fresh. It's AMAZING! I happily feasted. On ambiance, Marko's Breakfast & Dinner (Duarte) is gorgeous. The location's theme of home and family is presented perfectly. The outside patio is shaded and airy, and it all sparkles. I especially enjoyed the soft instrumental music and TV scenes of nature. The location is very clean and comfortable. There's a genuine charm to its decor. Overall, I found unexpected magic at Marko's Breakfast & Dinner (Duarte). The lovely ambiance, exemplary staff, and quality food are genuine products of passion and perseverance. I left full and happy. I wholeheartedly recommend. GO!! 5 out of 5! Just GO!! read more

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Wonderful menu! So many choices. Had a great breakfast here...Biscuits & Gravy...to die for. Service was exceptional and believe me, portions were huge! I definitely will return and look forward to Marco's opening in Old Towne Monrovia! Very cute/comfortable seating and decor. Outdoor patio area too! read more

Chorizo and eggs were great, pancakes with strawberry jam also really good. Nice local breakfast spot read more

OK, let's start with. I absolutely love breakfast! It's my favorite meal of the day. If you notice the majority of my reviews are breakfast places. Marko came out to greet us and welcome us to his restaurant. That was a very nice touch and greatly appreciated. We were seated quickly with menus in our hands. The water and coffee came quickly. The coffee was probably the best coffee I have had at breakfast in years. I typically feel offended by what I have to pay for coffee and the quality that I'm served. That wasn't the case here. Their coffee is very good. It's $4.50 which is on the higher side, but at least it's good coffee. Both meals were very good and large portions. Sorry I didn't get more pictures, but I was hungry! The breakfast burrito was done very well and a good size. I ended up only eating half of it for breakfast and just finished the other half for lunch. That's a good size burrito. The omelette was a good size, and the hashbrowns were plenteous. The omelette was cooked well. Just a tip! The seating is hardwood chairs so they begin to get uncomfortable after about an hour. No don't give me wrong, the tables and chairs are nice. They are just hard and after an hour begin to get uncomfortable. This will be my breakfast joint for the next few weeks to check the consistency. So far it's excellent.! read more

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We were dining outside overlooking the beautiful green San Gabriel Mountains although it's a hot day. Still it was pleasant enough and no lunch crowd. The server was super friendly and helpful. The chorizo con huevo was better than most in the area and the burrito is quite a mouthful. The combination of the scenery and the food made me relax. I would comment a little more chorizo in the egg would have given it enough tang. read more

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Great food & AMAZING customer service & hospitality, made my lunch highly enjoyable in the lovely patio

it was a great experience coming here for brunch, they have great variety of food to choose from the menu, they have an open space patio and closed one.service was great and so as the food. They offer happy hour as well and plenty of parking.MUST try read more

My friend and I came to try out Marko's this morning. My friend had the club sandwich with onion rings and I had the chilaquiles verde with chicken and cafe de olla . The food was fantastic . Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The owner also welcomed us and introduced himself. The restaurant it well lit and decorated nicely. There is outside dining as well. We will be back. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Chilaqulies verde with chicken , cafe de olla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California

We recently discovered the Temple City location and had such a great experience, we decided to check out the Duarte spot, especially since it has an outdoor patio where we could bring our pup. We came by for brunch on a Saturday and were seated right away. I ordered the café de olla and the huevos rancheros with tomato sauce, it absolutely hit the spot! My husband went with the chicken green chile verde, and both dishes came with warm, fresh flour tortillas. So good! We loved the green chile verde sauce so much that we asked about it and were able to buy a fresh cup to take home. Service was friendly and attentive, and we're already looking forward to coming back. Bonus: they offer free pancakes with every order on Wednesdays! read more

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Marko's opened another restaurant in Duarté, but brought the same great flavors, huge portions, surprising low price, AND always service where we are treated as family. Come for the food, return for the hugs. Love the festive, open patio ambiance at the new location. Best hash browns, true southern biscuit & gravy, fluffy eggs, thick bacon. Try the Denver Omelette with chopped ham, bell peppers, tomatoes, & onions. It rocks! read more

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Had to go back and have those Chilaquiles.... Delicious ! Lots of flavor. My friends really enjoyed their meals as well. Service is great, location is very nice. Definitely a go to when I'm in the area. read more

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Had an amazing experience at Markos! I ordered the chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy, along with a side of grits--and everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken fried steak was perfectly cooked, the biscuits were soft and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and comforting. The grits were spot on too. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the experience even better. The ambience was warm and inviting, making it a great place to sit back and enjoy a meal. Highly recommend Markos--I'll definitely be back! read more

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GREAT spot!! Our first time here was in June, shortly after they opened. It's October now and we've returned several times and each time is better than the last. The breakfast is a hit! Good portions, fresh flavors and price range is reasonable. They are dog friendly too! Called in advance to make sure it was ok. The owner brought out a water bowl for her which was very nice. We chose a table away from others and had a fantastic view of the mountains while enjoying our incredible dinner. The service is always top notch! Personable, helpful and readily accessible. I'm so glad Marko's is here! If you've not been yet, you're missing out. read more

How there are so many good reviews for this place is beyond me. The food is not good and I really was hoping it was based on all the "good" reviews. Me and my partner ordered the steak picado with the bell pepper and onions, eggs and hash. The steak was boiled or steamed. There was absolutely no sear and no flavor. The eggs and hash brown was also bleh.. our toddler wanted pancakes so we got him the short stack for $12.99 and dear lord they were stiff not fluffy as a pancake should be. This place is so over priced for very low quality food. The steak even tasted like very low grade meat. The only thing I enjoyed was the sourdough toast. That is all. The owner came to every table to introduce himself, he should have been in the back managing his cooks as all I saw him doing was sitting around or talking to guests. The food was not good at all. The reviews of people saying the food is good are either paid or related. We literally barely ate anything and had to pay $81 for boiled meat and stiff pancakes. read more

We came to this gem for dinner and were not disappointed! The food was absolutely delicious with a great selection to choose from. We ordered the Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, BBQ Ribs, and Barbacoa--all of which were flavorful and perfectly prepared. We also tried the house green salad and Caesar salad, both fresh and tasty. The owners were very welcoming and friendly, and our server provided excellent customer service, staying on top of everything throughout our meal. The dining area is outdoors and it was really nice. They also have indoor dining but it's very limited seating. We can't wait to come back and try breakfast next time. A must-try spot! read more

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We basically had a 3-course meal with a salad to share, a ribeye, a pasta with shrimp in vodka sauce, and chocolate cake. All of the food was SO good! The salad was off to a strong start and set the bar high. I ordered the pasta, and it was so yum. I tried a piece of my boyfriend's ribeye, and it was very tender and flavorful. He said that the mashed potatoes that he has ever had at a restaurant. The chocolate cake was very delicious and RICH. So, halfway through, we asked if they have milk, and they did! A tall glass of cold milk and rich chocolate cake - chef's kiss! They are a small, family restaurant with few staff, but we met the owner and chef when we first sat down, and he seemed very friendly and passionate about his trade. The family restaurant with super cute fall decor with a hint of potpourri smell, and add a handful of delicious food is top notch! Let's support this local business so they can stay and thrive! read more

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I love grits and came here for the best grits in the 626! Probably the best time to dine is for breakfast or an early dinner, as dining is mostly outside, with some inside tables. Perfect for summer and fall dining, this will be our "go to" for brunch!! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California

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Sold me at cafe de La Jolla delicious the owner was very sweet and he gave us some free pancakes for us just to try them out. I would definitely go back and can't wait to go for lunch. read more

We've been wanting to try this new restaurant since it opened a few months ago. Finally did, and it was so so good! It has a very family friendly vibe and the staff feels like we've known them for years. The food was delicious! I got the green chilaquiles and it had just the right amount of spice and perfect taste. We will be coming back again. Excellent service! read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California

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Amazing food and such personable service. Great suggestions and caring personnel! They are from Mexico and they get their ingredients from there. The food is authentic and so tasty! read more

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This family-owned restaurant is highly recommended! The ambiance is absolutely amazing! Marko, the owner, greeted us, cooked for us, and made us feel so welcomed. We had steak and eggs and the combination omelette and both were cooked to perfection. My steak was flavorful, tender, and juicy. The meat and veggies in the omelette were tender, not undercooked like some other places. We adore this restaurant and the owner and staff, and will most definitely return when we're in town! read more

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Great late breakfast at the Duarte location this morning. Marko is so much fun and the food was great with huge portions. We will be back!

The food was delicious! The buffalo wings were tasty and juicy. The Chicken Marsala was my favorite dish. All the flavors were just right. You can't ever go wrong with mushrooms! The fries and onion rings were so crispy! My wife thought the Carbonara was good and said it was made in a different way than she was use to. The creamy sauce was ok, just a little strong if you are picky. The service was the best part. The owner made us feel like it was our home and is very kind. It being a family business, the hospitality was a blessing! The scenery was cozy and gorgeous! read more

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New business. Wasn't terrible but I think they're just getting the ball rolling. Missing lots of items. Food was good. Service was and good and nice looking. Chile verde didn't seem authentic but meat was good. read more

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Good service and tasty chilaquiles rojos! Good location and quiet ambience. Friendly staff and I was able to met the owner and chef!

I really wanted this place to be good. We need a good new restaurant in the neighborhood. Sadly, it was a disappointing first try. The Location had ample parking. The eating area was improved from when it was a Mediterranean restaurant. It's clean and spacious. TV screens were available to watch local teams. Staff were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, they missed where it mattered most: the food. We had no expectations. We didn't even know they served Italian food. We ordered chicken wings for appetizer, a pasta dish, and a chicken dish for the mains. I'm pretty sure they used bottled sauces for the wings; which was no big deal. However, the wings were dry/ overcooked. Fettuccine Alfredo was good but small serving for what they charged: additional $8 for shrimp. Mediterranean chicken sate came with chicken breasts that were extremely dry. I'm not sure exactly what the sauce was on top. We live in the neighborhood so we will give it another try. I will amend this review if it turns out better. I hope... i hope. read more

Great food!!! Great family oriented staff and owner. We came in to try the steak (Ribeye) picado breafast with eggs and the raspberry feta cheese salad PLUS a blueberry pancake... WE ARE GRATEFUL and appreciative of a wonderful meal & environment. Plenty of parking. Thank you Marko. We definitely will return - Hector & Nancy read more

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We stopped by here on our way back home to Las Vegas from Burbank and the food was yummy! It's right off the freeway too so that a plus for travelers! The outdoor seating is beautiful I loved it. The service there was so great! Every person working there said hi to us and the owner even came to say Hi and introduce himself had a great conversation with him and his wife served us she was very nice too. It's a welcoming atmosphere and the food is good! I ordered the pork chile verde and was satisfied. Hopefully can stop by again in the future! read more

Came with my family for breakfast. Love the patio and the nice view of the mountains. The Cafe de Olla was delicious! Ordered the Huevos Rancheros which was also delicious; maaaybe a tad too much salsa but still so good. My family ordered the chilaquiles verde with steak, loved it! Kiddo got the country fried steak and also loved it. Great size plates! Stuffed! Nice fresh tortillas which is a huge plus! We will be back for sure to try more dishes. Excited for this new breakfast spot! Austin was our server, thank you Austin! Happy tummy's! read more

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Great food love the machaca and eggs breakfast I wish there coffee was better quality There cafe de Hoya is very good read more

Marko's offers the best quality service and food around town. Whether it's breakfast , lunch, or dinner - everything is cooked and seasoned perfectly. Our go to is the chilaquiles (red or green are both good) with added steak or the Steak and eggs . We also get pancakes, cafe de olla, hash browns , eggs , and biscuits-- which are always delicious. The patio is really pretty and has a nice view , there are heaters and fans , they always check on you and give refills which is nice. We love going here for dates . We still need to try his famous pasta but it looks great too . read more

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New restaurant 6mos. Marko (owner) says hello to everyone! Only open for breakfast / lunch till gets liquor license. Has fine dinning menu. Looks amazing Pastas, Seafood, Tomahawk steaks! Restaurant in Temple City and now Monrovia where Bella Serra was. PLEASE support this Duarte Rest. Food was excellent and so is the staff. "Secret cooking ingredient is Love" read more

Had both chilaquiles. Green ones were a little too sour, but red ones were perfect. Was surprised to see them pretty empty on a Saturday morning. Outdoor patty was nice and clean. Service was great! Definitely would come here again to try other things on the menu. read more

The owner Marko was born to serve the community!!! When I say they make you feel like home, it's an understatement! The food is delicious! Just like grandma made but chef quality & technique. I even took a sneak peek at the kitchen & I can honestly say you could eat off the floor we went this morning for the first time because it is located down the street from our daughters house & we wanted to spend Christmas Eve with her before she had to go to work. So glad we spent Christmas Eve with Marko & his sweet attentive staff! Thank you to Ms. Sarah for serving us today & helping us take family photos to commemorate our special day read more

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Came on a drizzly Saturday morning and it was such a pleasant vibe on the patio! The fall decor and music was such a nice, feel good atmosphere. Ordered the chilaquiles verde (9.5/10) and my husband ordered the chicken fried steak (8/10). The cafe de olla was delicious as well! Looking forward to coming back. read more

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What a wonderful location in Duarte. We sat in the outdoor covered patio. While enjoying our meal we had the most beautiful view of the mountains. The food is delicious. We had the country steak, perfectly breaded and covered with a generous amount of gravy to die for. The grits is creamy and one of the best ones we've had in a while. Service is great and quick attentive. There is parking in the back or on the street. read more

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If you lives nearby you have to try this best restaurant in Duarte! Their brunch and dinner are both phenomenal. Very flavorful but not too heavy, hearty meal made by owner himself, Beverly Hills level. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Linguine shrimp pasta, buffalo chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California

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The food was delicious. I had the green chiliaquiles and the cafe de olla was amazing . Pancakes were bomb and the owner was so gracious. Will definitely be back. read more

I yelped a good breakfast burrito and this was definitely a hit. Made to perfection and with a sauce that was spicy but not overpowering. I love pancakes and wanted to try one. It was a miss. Very plain with no flavor even after drowning it in butter and syrup. Service was good but there weren't many people there at 11am. Good parking lot. They have indoor and patio seating. Ambiance was welcoming. If in the area again I'd stop by. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Breakfast burrito with bacon and plain pancake to try. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California

We had an amazing breakfast here! The biscuits and gravy were rich, buttery, and perfectly seasoned comfort food done right. The ribeye steak was tender, cooked just right and full of flavor. The star for me was the machaca and eggs so flavorful, with just the right kick, and the portion was generous. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. Service was warm and quick, and the vibe was cozy but lively. Definitely coming back for round two. read more

Marko’s Breakfast & Dinner - Ribeye, machaca and eggs, biscuit and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Duarte, California