4++ my visit here was quite a while back when I lived in the area and I found this place. So this review is more for posterity. I remember it being really chill and relaxed. This was even on the weekend. I'm not sure how busy it gets now, but it felt like an amazing deal. The lady helping us was very, very sweet and friendly as well. I got the breakfast enchiladas and it came with some coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. At the time, it was hard to find a better deal than that. Couldn't remember the exact pricing, but I remember thinking that it felt like a steal. read more

Potzolcano - Breakfast enchiladas (with Mexican coffee and freshly squeezed OJ) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I ordered my food and drinks at the same time, but my drinks never arrived -- not even water. I completely finished my meal and still didn't receive anything to drink. No refills, no follow-up, nothing. The food came out, and still not drinks we ask again about drinks and never got them The staff never checked on us or apologized. It felt like we were forgotten. Definitely not the level of service I expected. I wouldn't come back. read more

We recently dined at your restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by the excellent food. However, the overall dining experience was marred by long wait times and poor service. To make matters worse, one of our plates was forgotten, and we had to politely remind the waiter before the order was finally placed. While we appreciate the quality of the food, we kindly request that you address these service and attentiveness issues to ensure a better dining experience for all your customers in the future. read more

$30 dollars per a chilaquiles plate? This is one of the most expensive chilaquiles i eat ever. read more

Potzolcano - $30 dlls. For a chilaquiles plate? Idk - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Algo que podría mejorar es la atención al cliente; además, necesitan un nuevo gerente: ese tipo del pelo curly tiene que irse, no es nada profesional había plástico en la comida y ni siquiera nos trajeron el pedido correcto. Es la primera y última vez que vengo; es el peor lugar de la historia. No lo recomiendo en absoluto y, ¡además, es DEMASIADO CARO! Deberían cerrar este sitio.y ni dijo disculpa read more

Potzolcano is seriously so good! On the weekends it gets super busy with long waits, so weekdays are the best time to come if you want a more relaxed vibe. My husband and I always order the chilaquiles--they're amazing every single time--and their café de olla is the perfect cozy touch. The back patio is my favorite spot, surrounded by greenery and a laid-back atmosphere that makes you feel like you're enjoying a meal in a little hidden garden. It's the perfect place to enjoy authentic Mexican food. read more

Potzolcano - Complementary bread - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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If you want authentic and delicious posole, then this is the place for you. I grew up eating white posole and this reminds me of my childhood and did not dissapoint. I have also tried their chilaquiles con pollo, their mole enchiladas and my favorite, their cafe de olla which you will even want to order to go. The servers are so kind and welcoming. Do not pass on this place. They have a bathroom and small television and there is seating indoor and a small patio outside. Parking is a bit tough as it is a small shopping center. Even so, I have never had any issues. I highly recommend this place as it is one of my top posole places in orange county. read more

Potzolcano - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Sunday after church, my friend Rosita & I were looking forward to having some delicious Pozole & Cafe de Olla. We knew it would be busy but everything about this Restuarant is excellent & worth the wait!! I also want to commend the fast, fabulous & caring staff. Especially Laura, Douglas & Gael who are the nicest part of the crew. I'm sure everyone there is great too! Even though it was busy No one complained. I overheard 2 separate male customers saying/asking what to order? One asked the other; what's big fuss over the cafe . I was happy to hear one man sai another man complimenting the special cafe. In fact, one said they weren't a coffee person & we all gasped & repeatedly the customer had to order Pozole & café or they'd regret it. I gave Potzolcano 5 stars but deserve 10 stars read more

Jamas volvere fuimos hoy sabado la mesera no trajo dos ordenes a nuestra mesa todos acabaron de comer y las ordenes nunca salieron no ofrecieron mas servicio de Bebidas le dijimos que cancele las ordenes se molesto ni se disculpo mal servicio . read more

Muy mal servicio espere mas de 40 minutos por mi comida y jamas llego , solo pude tomar un cafe y un jugo de naranja despues de esperar por ellos 15 min , cuando hable con alguien de nombre Hugo que se dice ser el manager no es nada profesional no tiene experiencia en lo que hace ni en el trabajo que desempeña espero que los dueños tomen en cuenta este comentario me voy del restaurante con muy mala imagen read more

Paid $29 for chilaquiles with steak and they refused to cut the steak. They hand you a flimsy plastic knife instead -- ridiculous. I tried the food and the beef was super cheap-tasting and bad quality. The sauce wasn't spicy at all. Total waste of money. Not coming back. read more

Very good Mexican Restaurant! Came here for the Chilaquiles for brunch and it comes with a coffee, fruit, and bread for free!! Additionally the plates are very big so one will fill you up! Server was very sweet as well. read more

Potzolcano - chilaquiles with steak - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Everything was perfect. Took my mom and sister. Food was great as expected and service was above and beyond . Showed my appreciation with a good tip read more

first and Last here horrible service The manger bad attitude They messed up our order not once but 3 times and got mad when we said something there was plastic inside the quesadilla very bad customer services sadly bad Experience on Mothers a day read more

The food is delicious, but unfortunately the customer service is terrible. They only have one waiter, you wait a long time to be seated, and even longer to have your order taken and your food brought to you. read more

Really bad customer service I ordered a water since I came in and never got my water or my order I placed after everyone ate the lady walked by and ask what was I waiting for I said my chilaquiles she walked over to the cook and just placed it I immediately told her to cancel my order everyone on my table was already done I left mad and hungry and I came from east Los Angeles will not recommend this place and won't be back I didn't even get an apology . read more

It was my first time coming in today morning . I have to say that the food was really good . Me and my friend order the same some red chilaquiles with egg and cafe de olla which it was really good as well . They served us as well some bollio and we order a biscuit that came in with strawberry jam. The 10/10 read more

Great food, great service, but the piece de rèsistance is the café de olla. It just hits the spot. They bring you a bolillo with the coffee.. dip your bread in it, OMG! LOVE IT! read more

Potzolcano - Green chilaquiles and red ones with Cafe de Olla and orange juice - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Although the wait to be seated is always long, whether the place is full or not, the food is always great which is why we keep returning. This time we tried their Enchiladas del Patron and Enchiladas Queretanas. The Patron were amazing! Plate was left clean. The chipotle cream sauce is not too spicy or creamy, just right. The Queretanas have a great flavor but for my liking I thought they were too dry. If they were only dipped in salsa a bit more, they would have tasted like home enchiladas from Jalisco made from Guajillo chile. read more

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Hello to all. Just stopped by this place with friend to have breakfast. Being that this is my first time, I'll be honest the service and ambience was great. The place inside is fully decorated nicely. After looking at the menu and prices. The entrees are a little pricey but you get your moneys worth especially if you order there café de olla. They'll keep bringing it if you ask. I had the Emfrijoladas con chorizo but you can order them with panela cheese or chicken if you don't want chorizo. It was delicious. They have an outside patio also. read more

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Where can I start? I'll start here, this place is authentic, delicious and worth the wait! Yes, the waiting times are sometimes long but I promise it's worth it. We have been coming here since 2013! This is a staple in our home every Saturday! 1. Pozole: delicious hominy and broth I recommend the pork mixto. And do yourself a favor and order a side of salsa patron. 2. The enchiladas las 3 Maria's de pollo, these are absolutely delectable. Three types of mole in one plate! Get the chicken and thank me later. 3. The enchiladas patron de pollo, the name it means boss in English, and yes those enchiladas are the boss! 4. If you're in here for breakfast, try Los Revoltosos with a café de olla, this is the best breakfast combo! 5. Last but not least, please be kind to the staff. The food is delicious and made to order. Nothing sits around plated or already made. Thank you Potzol den Cano for always welcoming my family with such great hospitality. read more

Potzolcano - Pozole de pollo. Notice the date 2013! Yup, we've been coming here for over 11 years. Wouldn't change a thing! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Very good pozole! My mom would always come to this joint and I would ask if it was good and she would tell me, "Claro! comida esta fresca y bien echa" read more

Prices are different from when you order in the restaurant then when you eat there. We paid $82 for 3 dishes.

I came around 2pm and was greeted and seated fast. The food was delicious! I got green chilaquiles (they came with a freshly squeezed orange juice) and a mixed pork pozole. The salsa was spicy but a tolerable spicy level that gives you a kick but you can still enjoy the flavor. The service was excellent since they came to refill our drinks frequently and asked if everything was good. The whole restaurant was welcoming and friendly so I'd definitely come back and try other things in the menu. read more

Potzolcano - Mixed pork meat Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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We came since I was looking for a yummy pozole to eat during the weekday. Which is hard to find but found this gem.. definitely wasn't disappointed.. great flavor and loved their coffee too. read more

Great service best food of Orange County If you want something good be prepared to wait the place is small read more

Potzolcano - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Food is always so good ! The chilaquiles are the best I never had any good chilaquiles in any restaurant I drive far to come here the cafe de olla is perfection the fresh squeezed orange juice is great . Service is good ! Sometimes the bathroom smells and I did notice the cooks aren't wearing gloves ( must use nitrile some ppl can be allergic to latex) . Maybe get those two things in line and this place is definitely on repeat . read more

Talk about a gem. This place is amazing. It's hidden in a small strip mall. Once you're inside the place is cozy and welcoming. We sat in the patio, it was great! We ordered pozole de pollo, and a tostada de pata. Holy smokes was the pozole good. It's white pozole, they offer a red salsa that's just so delicious. It's spicy so add to taste. The tostada de pata was delicious, plenty of pata on it. The pata was very tender. It comes with a little green salsa that's a must. We also ordered cafe the olla which surprisingly comes with refills. Service was great, staff is very attentive, quick and efficient. Will have to come back to try their enchiladas. The table next to us ordered them, too bad I was already full. read more

Potzolcano - Tostada de Pata - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This was one of my favorite spots for their cafe de olla and Bisquetes con mermelada. Unfortunately I won't ever be going back. I received my bread toasted with a fly grilled on it. I called and they said come back and we will replace it. Not even an I am sorry, or a discount. I don't want the food anymore almost a $45 order gone to waste. This places needs to be checked by a healt inspector or something. I guess 12 violations Standard not met: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Standard not met: Thermometers provided and accurate Standard not met: Signs posted; last inspection report available Standard not met: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use Standard not met: Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair; capacity Standard not met: Food storage; food storage containers identified Standard not met: Food separated and protected Standard not met: Floors, walls and ceilings: built, maintained, and clean Standard not met: Food manager certification; food handler cards Standard not met: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean Standard not met: Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use Standard not met: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures so sad. I loved this place. read more

Potzolcano - A fly toasted right on the Bisquete - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Poor service during evening visit. Several businesses in this center take ownership of parking spaces, which created limited parking for this businesses. The pozole is good, but the rest of the menu is terrible. Restrooms could use proper maintenance. The sewer line releases a smell which fills up the entire business with this stench, read more

Best cafe de olla around! Had the mole. It was really good. The service was good, but I mainly came on here to brag about the cafe de olla!

This place has become my favorite place to get chilaquiles! The green with the asada are so bomb! I love that they bring a Bolio to snack on with jelly but also pairs well with the chilaquiles and the green sauce. Also comes with pinto beans & it's the perfect combination. The cafe de olla is delicious I usually drink 3-4 cups so so yummy. The staff is always super friendly and nice they make sure your coffee is filled the entire time you're there. They come around asking if you need anything or how your food is. Be aware there might be a wait the place is super cute but also really small, I usually sit outside in the patio which is small but accommodates a lot of people nicely. I love recommending this place to all of my friends and family. I try to come here any chance I get!. read more

Food: I'll rate it 4.5 stars pretty good for being authentic Mexican food flavor and presentation is there. Service: Needs 100% improvement we waiting 45 minutes once we got in we got service right away but there was no refill on coffee you can tell people we're waiting there before us and there was just chilling on the tables until they got service to leave to pay. I got our food, but never told us of the food was good. If you need anything else it was just sat down on the table or so. Please let me know if you need anything right now! Total time to visit here plan 1/2 of your day kidding! Ambiance: It's cute little place outside you'll just hear people talking music it's nice. Will I go back? NO UNTIL SERVICE IS SERIOUSLY 50 % improved read more

Potzolcano - Enfrijoladas con café de olla - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Update: restaurant was Open. Waited about 45 minutes for a table for 3. But it didn't matter. Food was spot on and service was great! read more

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A gem in the heart of Santa Ana. We came in on a Sunday morning and expected a long wait. We waited about 10 minutes and we're quickly sat in the patio area which immediately feels like a transport directly to your abuelita's backyard in your hometown in Mexico. Upon being seated the server brought over a pan bolillo sliced in pieces and accompanied with strawberry jam. The bolillo tasted as if it was fresh out of the oven. We had to order a second round. I had the enchiladas verdes with chicken milanesa. The enchiladas were good but maybe next I'll ask for a bit more spicy. The chicken was crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. The beans were amazing and tasted homemade. Service was a bit slow but the place was very busy and the patio only had one server. Despite being overloaded with work she was kind and friendly. read more

Potzolcano - Enchiladas verdes con Milanesa de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Best chilaquiles in Orange County!! Hands down!! I ordered the Premium chilaquiles, half red and half green with ribeye on top! Oh my god is all I can say!! Darn I can't believe I forgot to take pictures!! The cafe de oye is a must, aromatic and sweet! I don't think anything in the menu will disappoint but I just can't get past the chilaquiles. Small restaurant with a cute outdoor patio. Worth the wait when there is one. Great service! read more

I liked the vibe and the food. I love that they have a big menu and the coffee was amazing!

We ordered the chilaquiles with carne asada, they were amazing and were the best I've ever had from a restaurant. I did not have the same experience as some other people who have written reviews because when I went the service was very attentive, warm and friendly. I can't wait to go back. read more

Potzolcano - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Craving pozole on a chilly Sunday morning. Came to Potzoldencano on a whim. This place is great. There was a long like in front. So if you come on the weekend, expect to wait a minimum of 45 min. The staff definitely tries to move the parties along as efficiently as possible. I highly recommend cafe de olla. Hot coffee with a robust cinnamon flavor and lightly sweetened. As simple as it is, I could drink this allday. Served with a complimentary birote and butter. Chiliquiles with an option of red or green sauce and are amazing! A cup or small size of pozole was actually quite a lot and comes with a mini set of condiments. Service was quick and friendly. Perfect for the whole family! read more

My primo suggested this place to me to check out since I love pozole. It's a quaint little hole in the wall with not too much seating, and authentic as it can get (seeing as how it's in Santa Ana). The broth tasted very clean and flavorful. The tortilla chips with all the different sides was pretty decent too. I have to admit though that I'm rather more of a fan of the dirty red pozole like how it's usually made. The waitress was nice and the waiter was very attentive to our needs. All in all, a good experience. read more