Nate's Korner absolutely lived up to the hype. I got the Spicy Breakfast Steak Burrito and it was easily a 9.5/10 for me. The hashbrowns were insanely crispy and added the perfect texture in every bite. One thing I really appreciated was the sunny side up egg instead of the usual scrambled eggs you get in most breakfast burritos. The runny yolk made it so much better and gave the burrito a richer flavor overall. The steak itself was the only thing holding it back slightly since it tasted a little bland to me, but the jalapeños inside balanced everything out perfectly and added a really good kick. The burrito was packed, flavorful, and super satisfying without feeling too greasy. Definitely one of the better breakfast burritos I've had in OC. Would recommend! read more

Nate's Korner - Spicy Breakfast Steak Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Although this location is known for being busy, my experience on 5/20/26 at approximately 7:30 a.m. was disappointing. There were only two customers ahead of me, yet the first order took over 15 minutes to process. After that, the customer in front of me was asked to continue waiting while two other employees appeared unengaged and did not assist with the line. Due to the lack of urgency and slow service, I ultimately decided to leave before ordering. Based on this experience, I do not plan to return. read more

Massive burritos! Great value. Nate's came recommended as a hangover cure. There's a small parking lot up front, and some seating outside and inside. We were able to gather tables to seat our group of 9. Everyone got something different. Food range was good to great. I split a 3 meat burrito ($16) with my partner. We couldn't finish our halves! He loved the friend potato strings in the burrito, which I thought was just ok. I got the new green sauce (which was $1) to share and it was soooo good! Everyone loved it so it's a must get! read more

Good spot for breakfast burritos. The online ordering link on their website wasn't working so we had to place an order inside. It was busy but they got the food out pretty quick. Got the burrito with two eggs and hashbrowns. They do the eggs over easy which was a unique touch but if you prefer scrambled you can ask for that instead. The hashbrowns were very crispy which I enjoyed but they were on the greasy side. Overall good burrito. There's a small lot out front which had people going in and out so you should be able to snag a spot but I could see parking being an issue during peak times. read more

Nate's Korner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

It was our first time trying this restaurant. We had just finished a 12-hour shift and were very hungry. We ordered the pastrami sandwich, a half-pound beef burger, and fries for $8. The pastrami was okay. I asked for my burger to be cooked medium rare, but the patty came out cold. I let the cashier know and asked if that was normal. She said it looked medium rare, but it should still be served at the proper temperature. Unfortunately, I felt sick after eating and ended up throwing up on the way home. We spent almost $50 including tip, and we expected a decent meal and better service. read more

Nate's Korner - Cold ass burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This place is the definition of a hole in the wall. Would I bring a date here? No. Is this the best breakfast burrito I've eaten? Oh yea. I came here one morning with my college friends. One of their brothers used to be a regular here back when he was in college. The prices really make you see why it's so popular with us broke folk. I bought a burrito for 15 dollars and ate it for two meals. It was enormous. I got it spicy, which had chopped peppers in it. I can handle spice ok, but I can't lie to you, maybe have some water on hand. Overall, fantastic little place to get a bite. read more

Nate's Korner - Inside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I ordered the egg hash brown breakfast burrito and the bacon breakfast bowl. The eggs were overcooked and the hash browns were the thinly sliced variety, which felt more like a filler than a satisfying component. The food overall leaned on the greasier side. A solid spot if you're hungry. read more

Nate's Korner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I have been dreaming of this breakfast burrito for a while now. I had it maybe a year ago but the soft egg(that isn't scrambled) and the unique hash browns stayed with me. I begged my friend to pick one up as I left work early in San Diego to make it to his place in the OC so we could catch a Ducks game(HIGHLY RECOMMEND). The burrito was just as good as last time and maybe even better. I had the pastrami breakfast burrito which is not offered at that many places. My buddy ordered two meats in his burrito and he said it was overwhelming and to just do one meat. Inside is Detroit themed so wear your Lions gear and fill up! read more

Nate's Korner - Pastrami breakfast burrito (no cheese) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Everyone has been raving that Nate's has the best breakfast burrito in OC. It's definitely the best for its value, a burrito can be shared between two people because that's how big it is. It was a little difficult to eat with its size and it was very heavy with all the hash browns. It has a good amount of protein, but not that much eggs. The homies can be shared between two people too. They have indoor seating and a small parking lot. read more

Nate's Korner - Menu 3/29/26 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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HUGE Breakfast Burritos! I've been going here inconsistently since I was in high school and the breakfast burritos never miss. Months ago I mistakenly ordered Nate's Favorite (which is definitely not my favorite) because I forgot what I had gotten originally when I first fell in love with the place. And today, I had ordered the Breakfast Steak Burrito. IT IS THE ONE! The menu has quite a bit of items but I believe their best known for their breakfast burritos. Simply walk up to the register, place your order, and wait for your name to be called. I went shortly after they opened this morning and it only took about 8 minutes for my burrito to be ready. How was it? - Breakfast Steak Burrito: Simple, yet effective. It's a very large burrito guaranteed to give you food coma. It contains two eggs, hashbrowns (crispy!), white American cheese, and salsa. I requested it to be spicy (versus regular) and it has little jalapenos inside. So good. I feel like the hashbrowns and jalapenos definitely make it so much better. Service was good, the only interaction I had was at the register when I placed my order and when I received my food. A decent amount of seating inside and some seats outside. Parking is minimal, the lot is very small and it's at the corner of the intersection. I could imagine the difficulty at certain hours. Definitely worth a try! read more

This is my second time here and I can't remember what I got the first time but this time around, I got the steak breakfast burrito $14.99 and Nate's favorite $13.99 (also a breakfast burrito). Total came out to be about $32 for two burritos. Both burritos were good but I think Nate's favorite was a bit too oily for me. Kinda tastes like fajitas. If chicken was also included in the burrito, then that would prob be a the best chicken fajitas burrito. It did start getting spicy towards the end so if you can't handle spice, this isn't for you. The better of the two would be the steak burrito in my opinion. Not sure what kind of steak they use... seems like a knock of steak bc it didn't taste like the normal beef I'd eat. Either way though, the combination was good. Eggs were cooked super yummy. If I were to come back, I'd try to the 2 meats 2 eggs burrito. Also they do not provide any sauces without extra charge. Would be great if you had ketchup on hand. The green salsa is $1. The burritos are big and super filling but I'd only come here once in a while. Parking lot is also super small. Call ahead of time about 10 mins before to put in your order to prevent the wait time. read more

Nate's Korner - Nate's special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Hearty breakfast burrito! They use over easy eggs, so if you don't like the yolk runny, this might not be the breakfast burrito for you. I also think having two meats was a little too much for my liking, but there is an option to just have 1 (or even 3). But overall the burrito was great and definitely worth trying. I also got the green salsa and chipotle sauce on the side, which were nice to have. There are a good amount of tables in the restaurant. Ordering was quick and waited about 15mins for my order. The restaurant is in a small plaza with parking available. read more

Nate's Korner - 2 Meat Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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What a great spot! So much seating, which is rare to find for a breakfast spot, such as this. The workers were so nice, greeting you when you walk in. The place was clean and the food came out fresh. I ordered a breakfast burrito two meat/2 eggs for $15. They are HUGE so I was able to share half with my partner and we were both full for a breakfast meal! MY FAVORITE PART WAS THE HASHBROWNS, IT'S GOLDEN AND CRUNCHY UNLIKE ANY HASHBROWNS I'VE HAD IN A BREAKFAST BURRITO. A GREAT SPOT THAT I WILL COME BACK TO! read more

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YUMMY Breakfast Burrito. Luckily I shared it with my friend cause they do not skimp on the filling. Can really make you feel heavy The crispy hash browns were such a nice touch. Can come with a side of green salsa which I recommend! Just order up front and choose your own seat. A lot of people inside and hole in the wall vibes. read more

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1/5 Stars I visited Nate's Korner hoping for a great breakfast based on their high ratings, but my family and I left incredibly disappointed. Before we even walked through the doors, there was a strong, unpleasant smell of sewage outside. It certainly isn't the establishment's fault if it's a city issue, but it definitely ruined the appetite right off the bat. Still, we went in and placed our order: a breakfast platter (two eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns) for my wife, and what was listed as their premium, most expensive item--the Steak Burrito--for myself. Our total came out to over $46. The primary issue was the gross misrepresentation of the food. As I was eating the "steak" burrito, I realized there was absolutely no steak in it; it was just a pile of cheap ground beef. When I brought this up to the lady at the counter, she flatly replied, "Yeah, that's our steak burrito." If a restaurant is going to charge a premium price for a steak item, it should actually contain steak, not ground meat. That is incredibly misleading to customers. Furthermore, the construction and quality of the burrito were terrible. It was overwhelmingly stuffed with hashbrowns and severely lacked any sauce or fresh ingredients like pico de gallo to balance it out. The filling was so incredibly dry that I actually choked on my first bite and had to quickly chug my hot black coffee just to get it down, burning my mouth in the process. Ironically, despite being completely dry on the inside, it somehow managed to remain a greasy, soggy mess overall. In the end, we threw most of the food away. I had cut the burrito in half to share with my son, but it was inedible. The only thing he ended up eating was a few slices of bacon from my wife's plate. We essentially paid $46 for a few pieces of bacon. I honestly do not understand how this establishment maintains a 4-star rating. I am writing this to warn others: expect cheap ingredients, dry yet greasy food, and misleading menu descriptions. Save your time and your money. read more

Nate's Korner - Half-eaten "steak" burrito (filled with ground beef) and leftover dry hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you didn't know this place was here, you aren't the only one! We got a tip from our friend and tried this place. They have loads of choices. Their burritos are massive. You can make any burrito into a bowl which is what did. The service was quick and the girl at the counter was super friendly. It's more of a takeaway spot but they do have tables inside. It's a quick grab and go spot. The parking can be tough because it's a small center. We were able to snag a spot around 10am pretty easy but the parking is limited. It is a must try spot. I had a chicken burrito bowl and everyone else had a steak burrito. We got 2 burritos for 3 people. The green salsa is a bit spicy and the red has a chipotle flavour with kick. read more

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Best breakfast burritos around for miles. Hole in the wall place with yellow paint and red floor. Steady stream of traffic. Potato hash browns in the burrito is super crispy. We tried Nate's favorite and it normally has egg whites but we splurged with over easy whole eggs. Kids tried the steak and egg burrito. Each burrito feeds two people. read more

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Nate's Korner is an unassuming place. Great spot to pick up a breakfast burrito. If you're hungry and in the mood for breakfast, that is the way to go. The parking lot is small, but there is usually parking available. My go-to is the Nate's Favorite (no spice). It's a vegetarian burrito stuffed with hash browns, eggs, black beans, grilled onions, and avocado. It is HUGE, tasty, and such a good deal. I haven't been here for a while and the burrito used to be around $8. Now it's about $13, but it is more than enough to fill you up! You can even share the burrito, but it is so good you'll want your own. Yum! I have also tried their French fries and they give you a huge bag probably about 1.5 lbs worth, and they're OK. Get your fries somewhere else though. I want to try their steak burrito next time. Customer service is always efficient and the orders come out quickly... although you may need to order ahead if you're coming there for lunch as they get pretty crowded. Happy eating! read more

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Disaster of a meal. Found a metal piece in my burrito and almost choked on it. Imagined of it ended up swallowing it. Who knows if there were more, I stopped eating it and threw it away. read more

Nate's Korner - Metal piece in my food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I had heard that Nate's Korner was the place for breakfast burritos in OC. My mistake was trying to be a little healthy and ordering Nate's Favorite ($13.99) - egg whites, beans, grilled veggies, hash browns, avocado, Serrano peppers, salsa and Tapatio in a whole wheat burrito. On the positive side, it wasn't the belly bomb that breakfast burritos usually are and it was pretty light on the hash browns. The burrito is large and half is all I needed. On the downside, the veggies were pretty greasy and there was a piece of plastic in my burrito (which made my review go down to three stars). Next time I'll go for a regular breakfast burrito with meat (whole wheat tortillas are not my fave) to see if it lives up to the hype! read more

Nate's Korner - Nate's Favorite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place definitely makes my top 3 of breakfast burrito spots. We got the three meat burrito and it was delicious. The texture of it is unlike any other breakfast burrito I've had due to the crunchy hash browns. I read reviews after that mentioned the chorizo breakfast burrito and how good it is after I already ordered. I wished I had gotten it since I love chorizo but the three meat burrito still was phenomenal. We got a side of their greeb salsa that complimented the burrito great. We will definitely be back to try the chorizo and the steak breakfast burritos! read more

Nate's Korner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you have a jaw of a goat then you would like their burrito. The bfast burrito had 90% chips in it. It was worse than watch a goat chew. This triggered my TMJ and hardly had any eggs or bacon. Nothing but chips. read more

I reached out on social media about an issue I had but didn't get a response so obviously they don't really care about their customers. Don't believe the hype that their three meat breakfast burrito weighs two pounds which they weighed for a reviewer. Got mine home and it weighed less than a pound and a half. I would normally leave a review of the food but I'm too steamed to do that at this time. Shame. read more

Nate's Korner - Three meat burrito falls way short of being two pounds. That must only be for social media influencers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This Rock Star of a place is scrumptious the portions alone go so far especially right now when times are tough. My favorite is the chorizo burrito but anything you get is so worth trying. This place has a cozy vibe whether you sit down and eat or take it to go. And everybody that works there is nice and friendly read more

OVERRATED!! 3rd time eating here for free and maybe the last. Way too much hash browns and little meat. I dont see the big deal. Maybe I just order the wrong food. I'll pass next time. Go get a burrito and find out for yourself. Let's be honest. read more

A told me about this place, so I went to go check it out. I ordered the 2 meats and 2 eggs breakfast burrito and my first bite was, omg this is good! They cooked it pretty fast, i had to wait like 5-10 mins or so. I wasn't expecting hash browns to be in the burrito that made it crunchy and good. read more

*** Cashless establishment *** Nate's Korner is a long time establishment (since 1975) that specializes in breakfast burritos. The shop used to be a part of the convenience store called Qwik Korner and Nate's Korner replaced Qwik Korner entirely with a new storefront sign in 2016. This spot is considered one of the "holy trinity" when it comes to popular breakfast burritos in Orange County (the other two are Athenian #3 in Buena Park and Nick's Deli in Los Alamitos / Seal Beach.) [Parking]: The shop shared a private parking lot with 7-Eleven. Easy parking when I came here early on weekdays. [Ordering]: My first visit wasn't a successful one as the shop had an issue with the payment system and wouldn't accept cash period. I ultimately visited another breakfast spot and had to come back another day. The shop opens pretty early at 6 AM. [Menu]: The signature breakfast steak burrito comes in regular or spicy. They also serve other items like wraps, hot.cold sandwiches, homemade chili, hoagies, salads, and burgers. *** Breakfast Steak Burrito (Two Eggs, Hashbrowns, White American Cheese, Salsa - sunny side up, $14.99): It was a huge burrito and I can see why the website describes their burritos as "liquid gold". I never had a burrito with sunny side up eggs and runny egg yolk just oozed out of the burrito after my 1st bite. Hash browns gave an extra crunchy and overall it was a great breakfast burrito despite not having a complimentary salsa on the side (extra $1 for red or green salsa). *** I can see the appeal as it was a very good breakfast burrito. I can totally see myself re-visiting this spot again and a solid 4.5-star on breakfast burritos, but this spot doesn't have the best ambiance. read more

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Best breakfast burrito? Nah. It was good though. Wouldn't go out of my way to get it. Guy at the register recommended steak burrito and I thought it was good. Appreciate the texture of the crispy potatoes. Would try sausage next time. It's a crime to charge for sauce though read more

Nate's Korner - Steak burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

You have to go! I love me a breakfast burrito and after trying several I can confidently say this is the best breakfast burrito I have ever had (referring to the first photo, my partner says the same about his which is second). The bacon was CRISPY, egg was done perfectly, and has browns were CRUNCHY! The staff was welcoming and helpful (it was our first time going). The seating was plentiful which I appreciated. I'm now telling everyone to check this spot out! read more

Nate's Korner - Nate's Favorite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Big arse burritos with the krispiest of Krispy hash browns inside. We got breakfast burritos and they were both really good, highly recommend. Friendly and fast service. Located Santa Ana/Costa Mesa. Big open place good ambience. read more

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I stopped by Nate's Korner for a breakfast burrito a few days ago. Quite an extensive menu with a lot of great options. Friendly staff with great service. I ordered the beef chorizo burrito and it was excellent. read more

Nate's Korner - Beef chorizo burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I had a great experience at Nick's Korner. The breakfast burritos are extremely large and definitely worth it - perfect if you're hungry or planning to share. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. The restaurant itself was clean and welcoming, which always makes a difference. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. Liz was amazing - super kind and a fantastic representation of the business. I would absolutely come back again! read more

Personally my favorite breakfast burrito spot in the OC. The parking lot is pretty small, but usually you can get a spot and most people come here for pickup/togo. I always get the the 3meat 3 egg, but people also like the pastrami bfast burrito. If you're not a fan of crispy hashbrowns then this isn't the burrito for you, but for me it's a nice texture paired with the eggs as well as the meats, bacon, ham, sausage. These burritos are also thick I think half a burrito is good enough for me! read more

LIFE HACK: Call to pick up an order! If you don't, you might have to stand in line for a long time. It is a hole in the wall type of place. I got the nate's favorite breakfast burrito! It was delicious and had a lot of veggies that I usually don't find in a breakfast burrito. I really enjoyed it, but next time I might share it with someone... it's big! I think that the breakfast burrito was a bit oily (but this is common), so I definitely couldn't finish one to myself. read more

I ordered a steak burrito , I didn't post a picture of it because of how good it was ! Its now core memory in my stomach On the other hand, My wife ordered Nate's special . She loved it so much ! There was so much flavor and spice in this burrito ! The store is well presented and the employees here are very informative when it comes to choosing your dish ! read more

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Back in 2014, this burrito was a morning hero--real tasty breakfast sausage, crispy golden hash browns, and zesty salsa that woke you right up. Yesterday? Not so much. The sausage was swapped for sad little hot dog wieners that tasted like lunchbox leftovers. Hash browns were burnt and crunchy in all the wrong ways. The salsa had gone flat and watery. Prices? Way too high for this disappointment. read more

Nate's Korner makes one of the most solid breakfast burritos in OC, highlighted by the extra crispy potatoes loaded inside. Really hit the spot and was filling. The only downside was the service -- not rude, just not the friendliest or most welcoming. Also charging extra for sauce was kind of disappointing considering the burrito itself was already $15. read more

Nate's Korner - Pastrami & Steak Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This is hands down the best breakfast burrito in OC. Unbeatable. I've been coming here for a hangover burrito for the past 7 years and have never been disappointed. I'm personally a food delivery app hater because I feel like the food is never as good as when you get it at the store BUT I feel like this is one of the only spots that the food stays quality whether you order in person or on a food delivery app. HOWEVER, this place can get sketch sometimes. There was a man that tweaked out and had everyone clutching their pearls one day when I was there. It takes a lot to spook me and I got spooked! But the burrito was worth the fright and I will still come back. Forever & always read more

Preface: I used to live nearby and this was one of my go-to spots for breakfast burritos. Their chorizo burritos were one of my favorites and I would sometimes bring in a couple dozen into work for work events. While I was back in the OC this week for work, I wanted to pick one of these burritos up before flying back home so I can share this delicious memory with my wife. The burrito was still large and delicious how I remembered it, but it did seem very greasy. I did get the steak filling instead of my typical chorizo based on the worker's suggestion. I wonder if the chorizo would have been even more fatty, but if you don't eat it every day, this is still a very solid choice for breakfast; either dining inside their small room, or to go. read more

Visited Nate's again yesterday on a lazy Saturday morning and the place was packed. I ordered Nate's favorite with light has browns and boy was it every good. All taste, att good ingredients. A bit oily but hey a bit of oil never hurt anyone. Brought home as there was sno room in the store. My son got the 3 meat special and he had half of it for dinner. So happy it's only 15mins away from my house! read more

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