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    Pastores + Brunch

    4.6 (164 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    John M.

    Chicago Jets hockey followed by an enormous breakfast of pumpkin pancakes and sausages--it don't get no better! A large portion of my more modest but equally delicious Denver omelette went home with me as well. Service was excellent and my coffee cup never ran dry!

    Healthy Omelette + Turkey bacon
    Antonio S.

    Excelente food and service, very quick. Chill ambiance good coffee. Huge portions, definitely I'm coming back

    Breakfast Tacos
    Sam L.

    Came here on a saturday with four other friends. Wait time wasn't too bad, about 20 minutes. Nice lively vibe, super friendly staff, great food. I got the breakfast tacos and enjoyed them. Tried some of my friend's chilaquiles and was a big fan of those as well. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for brunch in the area!

    Chilaquiles with chicken
    Maria L.

    Stopped in for breakfast on a Monday and feel like we got lucky that it wasn't crowded. If you've been sleeping on this place you've made mistakes. My food was fresh, quickly prepared and super tasty. The atmosphere feels like a true neighborhood family diner space and I really liked that vibe. It's not overdone and the bathroom was cute and clean (which is important to me!)

    Crepes (Pecan + Banana + Dark Chocolate)
    Natalie G.

    My friends and I came here looking for a spot to eat last minute, but honestly I am so glad we ended up coming here on a whim! Immediately as we walked in, the service was great. The staff members were attentive and friendly the entire time we were there, constantly checking in and making small talk to us. We definitely felt very welcomed and acknowledged since the start. The restaurant itself was so cozy and "home" feeling. Everything was just so vibrant and colorful as well, making you feel very welcomed by the decorations and style of the restaurant. The food was amazing. We all got different items, but my meal in particular was the crepes. They were the pecan + banana + dark chocolate crepes, and they tasted delicious. It wasn't too sweet, and the pecans added a nice touch as well. While my friends got more savory options, they also said that they really enjoyed their meals (molletos + chicken and waffles were their meals) I will definitely be coming back to try some of their other options, but overall this place is definitely worth it, and you will be paying a reasonable price for some good quality homemade fusion food!

    Close up of one of the Breakfast Tacos!
    Emily W.

    I kid you not these were best breakfast tacos of my life (and I've been to Texas). And the chilaquiles were some of the best I've had stateside. I will no longer say chicago doesn't have good Mexican food after coming here. Unfortunately the cafe de olla was a bit disappointing. But the horchata was bomb. Also they were super accommodating. We were eating outside but there were tons of bees so they let us move inside with our baby. They made room for our car seat and allowed us to store our stroller in the back.

    Huevos Rancheros

    I came here for breakfast on my birthday and it was a good decision. I was with my husband and my two picky eaters 14 and 10. They wanted a more traditional American breakfast so they split the Hungry Man special. Prices were very good for the quality, portions were generous, and we will be back!

    Strawberry orange juice
    Melissa S.

    Finally tried this place for brunch on a Sunday morning. Even though we arrived at 10 a.m. we had to wait half an hour to be seated, although we were initially told the wait was only 10 minutes. There were some crumbs on my chair and some sticky stuff on my friend's chair, which wasn't great. The menu is extensive. Service was friendly, though maybe a tad slow. I got the strawberry orange juice (good and I loved the straw), blueberry pancakes (very good), and a side of sausage (also very good). The value was great considering what we had. I would go back here again but can't say it's worth a half-hour wait. I mean the pancakes were good but not life-changing.

    Nolan F.

    I got the Hungry Man - two eggs, bacon, sausage, house potatoes, two pancakes upgraded with cinnamon brown sugar and icing. Friends got Hawaiian roll breakfast slides and eggs Benedict. For the most part, our food was standard diner quality breakfast food which is not a bad thing. Potatoes were soft but not seasoned enough. I don't recommend the Cinnamon bun pancakes. The icing was not even icing. It was a strange, grainy, bland sauce. Service was good. Waiter very nice and engaging. Their prices are very reasonable and probably a dollar or two cheaper than most breakfast places

    Delicious conchas, an avocado cucumber smoothie, and some amazing cafe de olla!

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    2 years ago

    Really good food and very well priced for the area. The staff is the nicest - will definitely be back the next time in the neighborhood

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    3 years ago

    Good breakfast.. always awesome..keep it up so delicious in my neighborhood..will come back soon

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    Red salsa is outstanding. Excellent service. Kind staff. Relaxed and delicious. I had one fish taco and one taco Al pastor. Yum!

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    3 years ago

    Best cafe de olla I have had in a while, also really good churro's. Overall, I highly recommend this place

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    5 years ago

    I've ordered from here a few times and have been happy with everything that I've ordered. Solid food, good menu, fast service!

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    5 years ago

    Such great food and people. Try their salsa verde! My favorite brunch place in Ravenswood/Lincoln Sq.

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    Awesome food. Huge portions, very tasty. Friendly waitstaff. Great coffee from Intelligentsia. Outdoor space is great for people watching.

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    Can we order ahead?

    Yes. We saw several people come in to pick up orders.

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    Manchamanteles is as fun and exciting on the inside as its boldly colored outside would lead you to…read morebelieve. The staff are donned in themed regalia, and will gleefully sing you a happy birthday song even if you're quite far from adolescence (and also a few days out from your actual birthday). The moles were all phenomenal, and the mezcal margarita pitcher more than satisfied our group. The interior is a bit bright and skews somewhat family oriented, so I wouldn't recommend it for every crowd. But for my group of friends and I, Manchamanteles more than delivered in food, service, and fun alike.

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