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    Potzolcano

    3.6 (533 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    POTZOLCANO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    They have a nice outside patio also.
    George R.

    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.

    $30 dlls. For a chilaquiles plate? Idk

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

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    Maribel G.

    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.

    Paloma O.

    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.

    chilaquiles with steak
    Marie S.

    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.

    New hours
    Susie O.

    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.

    Green chilaquiles and red ones with Cafe de Olla and orange juice
    Lupe J.

    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!

    Pozole de pollo. Notice the date 2013! Yup, we've been coming here for over 11 years. Wouldn't change a thing!

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    Long wait for service. Ordered my food to-go and it wasn't until I got home that I realized it was incomplete, they forgot part of my meal.

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    Food was awesome!! The service was quick. The whole experience seemed really pleasant. Will definitely come back soon!!

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    Waited for an hour service was bad and also pozole served with lattice ? Why why.? It supposed to be cabbage.

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    This is a nice little spot. The plates are big, the food is good, and the coffee is AMAZING!

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    Great food. Great service,we had a big party so welcoming. I had the enchiladas a la mexicana 10 out 10.

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    Ask the Community - Potzolcano

    What time do you close during weekdays?

    they close at 6pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They are closed on Wednesday. I don't know about Monday

    Do they have gift certificates?

    Hi Cami! We do not have gift certificates

    Do they have red pozole? Not a huge fan of green.

    It's actually Jalisco style (white) Pozole "blanco" but they serve red salsa on the side - it's super delicious!

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    1.3 mi
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    Stepping through the doors feels like entering an absolute hidden gem. In a world where genuine…read morehospitality can feel increasingly rare, the entire team here goes above and beyond. From the moment you sit down, the staff treats you with a level of warmth and attentiveness that immediately puts you at ease--you can genuinely tell they are happy to see you and appreciate your patronage. The dining room itself is stunning, featuring an elegant, home-welcoming atmosphere down to every last detail. The carefully curated lighting, comfortable chairs and tables, and the beautiful pictures lining the walls create an exceptionally warm and inviting environment. While I initially expected the standard chips and salsa, I was pleasantly surprised by the complimentary snack of crispy "cartwheels" drizzled with a tangy, flavorful hot sauce that hits all the right notes. As for the main event, the food is remarkably authentic and rich in flavor. I ordered the fish tacos accompanied by white rice, but the real star of the show--to my absolute shock--was the side of pinto beans. They are so incredible that I am literally planning a trip back this weekend just to order another side of them. If you think I'm exaggerating about a side of beans, you simply have to try them for yourself. Huge kudos to the cook and the entire staff for delivering next-level hospitality and an unforgettable meal. This place is a breath of fresh air, and I will definitely be back!

    We visited Rosa Madera in Santa Ana at the last minute for a business lunch, and what a pleasant…read moresurprise! This place is truly a hidden gem. The exterior does not do justice to the beautiful interior. Once you walk inside, you're greeted by a spacious restaurant with beautiful, authentic, and very well-themed Mexican décor. The food was amazing! I had the shrimp fajitas, and they were absolutely delicious. We also tried the mole flautas, which were another excellent choice. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a place that definitely exceeded our expectations. We'll be back! 5 stars all the way!

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    Casa Ramos Restaurant - Ceviche Mixto

    Casa Ramos Restaurant

    4.6(288 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    This place has really good food! My family stopped on by after going to the Discovery Cube and it…read morewas a hit ! The staff is very friendly and inviting. I had the duo chicken and steak fajitas and it was pretty good. They do give free salsa and chips, the salsa has a slight kick to it and then they offered a spicy one which was good too. This restaurant was well maintained and had all the classic old school Spanish songs playing. They have ice cream with bunuelos chips and some chocolate syrup that was pretty good! We don't live in the area but wouldn't mind stopping by again.

    Honestly, I have no idea how this restaurant has nearly 5 stars…read more We arrived around 6 PM with a party of 6 adults and 3 toddlers, and we didn't receive our food until almost 8 PM. To make matters worse, one of our meals was completely forgotten. The service was extremely slow throughout the entire visit. Every time we needed something, whether it was a refill, an update, or assistance, the wait felt excessive. The restaurant may have potential because the food itself was flavorful, but it seemed like they were either understaffed or unprepared for the number of customers they had. Another disappointment was the drink selection. We were told they don't have a liquor license, so hard alcohol isn't available. Their sodas were canned, and when we asked for juice for the kids, they told us they were completely out. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant is on the smaller side and felt more like a converted house than a traditional restaurant, complete with a fireplace and television in the dining area. The food had good flavor, which is the only reason I'm giving more than one star. Unfortunately, the long wait times, missing meal, lack of drink options, and poor service made the overall experience disappointing.

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    Restaurante Las Cazuelas - Pupusas

    Restaurante Las Cazuelas

    4.2(153 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I may be white but I know good Mexican food when I taste it. These were the best el pastor tacos…read moreI've ever had in my life. Service was kind of slow but so worth it. Everything was made fresh- even our chips and salsa. Our waiter was so kind and welcoming. The ambiance felt very local Mexican, homey, and colorful. Las Cazuelas is truly a treasure.

    I used to LOVE coming to this place... until I realized their customer service seriously sucked…read more First off, the food is honestly a little on the salty side, but I kept coming back because I liked the place. Then this happened. I brought my family here for dinner, and when we were closing out the check, the server failed to mention that gratuity was automatically added for a party of 6. I didn't realize it until I was about to sign and saw that I was about to leave ANOTHER tip on top of the automatic gratuity. I was like, oh HELL NO, I'm not tipping $80+ So I asked the server to refund the entire transaction and rerun the payment correctly. She told me she couldn't do that, but said she could refund the extra tip instead. I said okay, trusting that she knew what she was doing. We left. Fast forward about 4-6 months later. I come back with different family members, and the MANAGER comes over and tells me I have an outstanding balance of around $150. At first I genuinely thought he was joking. Nope. Apparently, when the server was supposed to refund the extra tip, she accidentally refunded the ENTIRE BILL and kept the tip. ‍ Now explain to me HOW that was my problem?! I specifically told her I wanted the entire transaction refunded so we could start over, and SHE chose to handle it differently. That was THEIR mistake, not mine. And the worst part? Instead of pulling me aside privately and explaining what happened, the manager brought this up IN FRONT OF THE FAMILY I WAS WITH. So now I'm sitting there being told I owe $150+ in front of my guests because of an error THEIR employee made months earlier. Talk about embarrassing. Thank God I'm in a position where I could afford to pay it, so I paid the outstanding amount AND my new bill that day -- over $300 out of pocket -- just to resolve the whole situation. I paid everything they said I owed for both visits, and I have never gone back since. And I WILL NEVER go back. Between the salty-ass food and the customer service, I'll take my money somewhere else. Just sharing my TRUE experience because I think customers deserve to know what happened.

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    Restaurante Las Cazuelas - Chips and salsa.

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