My wife and I stopped here for breakfast after reading positive Yelp reviews. Parking was readily available in the large, private parking lot. After walking up a few steps to reach the restaurant's main entrance, we entered and were pleasantly surprised by how clean and well-organized the restaurant was, both inside and out. We were greeted by a restaurant employee who immediately seated us and led us to an empty table. After placing our breakfast order, we waited no more than ten minutes before our food was delivered to our table. I ordered an oven-baked Mediterranean and cheese omelet, which was AMAZING!! And my wife had eggs and pecan hot cakes, which were tasty and filling. The service we received from our waitress was excellent; she was friendly and attentive. Our dining experience was positive read more

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Our daughter really wanted some pancakes last weekend, so we relented and found Richard Walker's Pancake House which was close to our hotel. We were nervous about a wait, but it wasn't very busy when we arrived. It feels like you could be in any generic cafeteria as far as vibes go, but our waitress was very nice and there was a good energy in the air. Our waitress made a mistake and put in the wrong omelet for us, so ended up with the Santa Fe, which was...OK. I guess they bake it, so it tasted a bit dry and it definitely needed more seasoning. The hash browns had the same problem. Our daughter got the chocolate chip pancakes and she loved them, but we found them to be pretty average. Their showcase dish--the baked apple pancake--was definitely spectacular when it came out on the plate, but the actual eating experience was only so-so. The crispier parts on the outside were really good if you ate them with some maple syrup, but the rest was a bit mushy and the whole thing was shockingly sweet. We had a very pleasant morning here, the staff is nice, and apparently the business is family owned, so we wish them well. We're happy to have tried it, but it's not like we would full-throatedly recommend the place. Three stars with no ill will. read more

Some really yummy dish offerings. I had the Venetian Eggs Benedict, and the hash browns on the side are so much better than just regular fries. Portion size btw is huuuuugeee. Location is very central to the rest of La Jolla to walk around, shop, see some sea lions. On a Saturday, we were easily able to be seated outside on a sunny, mild day and still have brunch around 1pm which was nice. read more

Yum yum yum! I loved Richard Walker's when I visited 10 months ago and had been dreaming about it ever since. The savory spinach and mushrooms crepes are simply delicious! My friend loves the German fluffy pancake and the apple pancake. So good! We also ordered baked Mediterranean Omelette with side of pancakes. Solid. No complaints. Service was friendly and attentive. Since it is in middle of Flower Hills Mall, not much in terms of views and parking can be difficult. But plan to go early to avoid the crowds. Glad we returned and hope to come back again in near future. read more

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Richard Walker's Pancake House had been recommended to me, so I was excited to try it while in Del Mar. If you're looking for a classic breakfast spot with big portions and seriously good pancakes, this place absolutely delivers. We went on a Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised that there was no wait, which felt like a small miracle for a popular breakfast spot. Parking was also super easy with plenty of free parking available nearby, which is always a win in this area. The vibe is casual and laid-back, with a relaxed breakfast crowd and outdoor seating that makes for a really nice way to start the day. It feels like the kind of place where you can take your time, drink coffee, and enjoy a long breakfast. Of course, the star of the meal was the Baked Apple Pancake. The menu warns you ahead of time that it takes about 20 minutes to prepare, which makes sense once you see it. This thing is massive and comes out puffed up, golden brown, and filled with soft cinnamon apples. It's easily one of the most memorable breakfast dishes I've had in a while -- warm, buttery, and perfectly sweet. Another standout was the bacon, which was thick-cut and incredibly flavorful. If you're a bacon person, you'll appreciate how hearty it is. We also ordered hash browns, which were crispy and really well done. One thing to note is that the portions here are huge. You could easily share many of the dishes, which helps balance out the fact that the menu is a little on the pricey side for breakfast. Still, when you consider how much food you get, the value ends up feeling pretty fair. Service was great -- friendly, attentive. Overall, this was a fantastic breakfast experience and one I'd happily repeat. read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - Bacon and baked apple pancake - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

The apple pancake is incredible and worth a trip to this place all on its own. We split a main along with splitting this pancake and it was more than enough for 2 people. Split the flight of avocado toast. The country bread was great as well as the thick bacon on top. But the "avocado" was runny grocery store style guacamole; really bad. Omlettes looked really good. Overall great place, skip the avocado toast. read more

Enjoyed our brunch as usual. No line and food were ready within 15 mins. Ordered my usual Ultimate Benediction. Runny yolk on all my poached eggs which are delicious. Well seasoned hollandaise sauce. Apple pancake - Iconic dish due to its puffy, caramelized apples with cinnamon sugar glazed. Must try dish and you won't regret it. Staff/servers were all attentive and friendly. Highly recommended if you're looking for an excellent breakfast brunch experience. read more

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Benedict and Dutch baby - reliably and consistently delicious. Can't go wrong and their coffee is good too read more

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It was our first time at the RW in Del Mar, and I'm happy to report the food, service and ambiance were just as excellent as at the Carlsbad location. We were seated promptly and our server greeted us right away. Drinks were served within a few minutes, and our order taken shortly thereafter. The massive baked Apple Pancake was amazing as always, as was the thin, moist 49ers Flap Jacks. Corned Beef Hash was excellent as well. Another great experience at RW! read more

Let me preface this, I'm really not a breakfast/brunch person. I never crave it and I never really think there's anything special about it. BUT BOY was I impressed with Richard Walker's Pancake House!! I had randomly met someone over a decade ago that said that this place was THE BEST breakfast/brunch spot but I never went until now. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING OUT ON?! Went on a Sunday morning around 11am and were immediately seated on the patio for a party of 2 and my pup. I love that they're dog friendly and have outdoor seating. We ordered the Corn Beef Hash with 2 eggs, Thick Cut Bacon with 2 eggs, and with both of these orders you can choose how to cook your eggs, we opted for Sunnyside Up. It also comes with choice of toast or hash browns and we both opted for hash browns too. We also ordered 2 sides of sausages, a cup of coffee, and what they're known for which is the baked Apple Pancake. My boyfriend who ordered the Corned Beef Hash rated the food 8.5/10, but I'm giving a solid 5 stars because everything was delicious! The sausages were probably one of the tastiest I've ever had, the bacon wasn't hard and crispy but also was not limp. There was a good texture to it. I LOVED that the hash browns were perfectly crispy (and I'm a little sad I forgot to take a picture of it for y'all). The coffee was flowing the entire meal, I think my boyfriend had at least 5 refills. And the Baked Apple Pancake actually wasn't too sweet and tasted like a flatter crepe like apple pie! I'm not a breakfast/brunch person but I would 100% come back to eat here! read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - THICK SLICED BACON & EGGS - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

Service was great. Delicious pancakes. Classic American breakfast was delish. I wish they had more coffee options or at least flavored creamers or syrups. read more

The food was great we had the pancakes and baked omelet. It was filling and had to take it home due the portions being so large. Our waitress gave great recommendations and the service was very good in out book The ambiance was chill. It did not have alot people there when we arrived. We will definitely be back again when we come to visit. read more

Put simply, overpriced and bland. I had a Mediterranean omelette, which was okay. The eggs were cooked acceptably but had little flavor. The toppings added some much needed flavor, but it was a bit too salty. Somehow, the very thing they should excel at - pancakes - were some of the least appealing pancakes I've had. I didn't even finish them. The hash browns... I love hash browns and I did not like these hash browns. I couldn't even believe it. Somewhat comically, if you head just across I-5, you'll find what is probably the best Denny's in the region and where pancakes and hash browns are significantly better. A good bit cheaper, too. read more

I have been a to couple of the Richard walkers Pancake House locations, and both have been amazing from taste to service. My must is the pecan pancakes with no powdered sugar add a fruit a cup and it's the best. Husband has gotten the corned beef hash and is also great! read more

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I've often seen people coming out of the place and have been curious and we had a chance to try it out with another couple. It was fantastic! We ordered the apple pancakes for the table as an appetizer and it was awesome ... a little like an apple pie, but subdued -- which, in my opinion, is a plus as sometimes they're just overwhelmingly sweet. This was just right. I had the huevos rancheros and it was very good -- maybe not amazing like the apple pancakes, but very good. My wife had the Denver omelette and it was good too. Our friends also had an omelette and also the corned beef hash on the side -- they said the corned beef was great -- and they're from NY, so they have it often. Lastly, I took a picture of my iced tea, which they served with a little mini pitcher so I didn't have to ask for a refill -- kinda cute. Overall -- we're coming back for the apple pancakes! read more

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Another great time at Richard Walker. The waitress was super nice and patient with us. Also very accommodating when we decided last second to change our order. This time I ordered biscuits and gravy. The gravy was delicious and the hash browns are always the best. I will say for what you get, it wasn't quite filling. Next time I'll stick to my usual orders but there are so many items to choose from it's hard not to try something new! read more

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Excellent food and service provided by the lovely Morgan. Would recommend being adventurous here and trying something new. I opted for the "Danish Harvest", a baked pancake topped with fresh broccoli, tomato, mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese( it comes with Havarit from Denmark however ever I prefer Swiss).,,turned out to be an excellent substitution...if I may say so...LOL. Wifey was craving "old fashioned " pancakes and two eggs over easy, which very very light and delicious. She gave their coffee a 7 out of 10 and said it could have been a little stronger. They do have full and half booths. We went there on a Sunday morning and parking in that square was atrocious with obnoxious drivers blocking the pathway waiting for a spot...pro tip...use the parking structure behind Whole Foods, it's free and has plenty of parking and easy access to the mall. Enjoy !!! read more

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First time at this location and the service was awesome. We were a party of 7 and we got seated right away on a Sunday morning. The waitress was also very nice and got all our orders correct. The food was good. Came out hot and fresh. Best part is that we didn't have to wait too long for our food to arrive. Their shared parking lot gets filled up pretty quickly so you either have to bring your patient or come early. Thank you Richard Walkers Pancake House for hospitality. When we are in the area again we will definitely stop by and try something else on your menu. read more

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Great food and service. Nice comfortable atmosphere. Stop here every year when we attend the Boardroom Show at the Del Mar Racetrack. One complaint. Their prices are extremely high. Their food costs are only 10% or less of what the charge for it. read more

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Paid by card. Richard Walker's is upstairs in the plaza next to Whole Foods and offers a lot of plaza parking. I went here on a Wednesday afternoon was was able to be seated right away. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, and my party and I opted for outdoor seating because of the nice breeze. My party and I ordered the Dutch baby, cherry crepe, green tea, and coffee. Everything was good. I think I liked the Dutch baby the best. The host was very nice and attentive. I would recommend this place and would go back. read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - Dutch baby and cherry crepe - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

Good food, service and vibe! We got seated right away even though it looked busy on a Sunday morning! The waitress was great! She took care of our water and coffee refills! The food came late and it was okay! The corned beef hash was small portion and pancake is a little dry for my liking But overall it was a good dining experience! It's also pricier compared to other breakfast restaurants ! read more

This restaurant is located in the FlowerHill Promenade. It has plenty of parking but is in a popular location so you may have to walk just a bit to the restaurant. They do not accept reservations and we were seated immediately when we arrived around 10am on a Sunday! The restaurant is super cute, it has indoor and outdoor seating, and the tables are perfectly spaced. The staff is super friendly and they make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal, and check up on you often! They do serve breakfast and lunch all day and they are only open until 2:30pm! We ordered coffee, the famous baked apple pancake and the sausage and egg breakfast with hash browns. The coffee was so good! We are huge coffee fans and the flavors in each cup were so good! The apple pancake, first of all is HUGE! The expectation we had was spot on. It was warm and tasty. It did come with a side of butter and syrup but we didn't use it because it was perfect the way it was! You could definitely get this to share, which is what we did! The sausage and egg breakfast was also delicious! We ordered scrambled eggs and they were cooked perfectly and had great flavor! The sausage patties were juicy and had a really great taste. The hash browns were cooked perfectly, a little crispy around the edges, and it had a delicious flavor to them! The prices were VERY reasonable for the food you're receiving as well as compared to other "popular" breakfast/brunch places. read more

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The pancakes were good but just regular ole pancakes, nothing too crazy imo. But the potato pancakes? Damn!! I'd come again just for these. Absolutely delicious and crispy, pairs well with the sour cream. Their house coffee is excellent, too. Their creamer is a perfect addition and makes a great coffee to enjoy. read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - NORTHERN BACON PANCAKES and Potato Pancakes - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

Loved this place! That baked apple pancake and baked omelet were amazing! The staff were super attentive. Luis S. Was fantastic! I'm pretty sure my dad had 8 cups of coffee with how often they offered a refill. Have breakfast here you won't be disappointed! read more

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Great service, delicious food, giant portions, good value This place has quite a large selection of pancakes. We got the pancake flight of: strawberry, chocolate chip, and bacon. We did not expect to get 6 giant pancakes! The strawberries were big and plentiful. The dish also came with your standard syrup, whipped butter, and whipped cream. Delicious! The hollandaise sauce on thr turkey benedict was extra creamy and great on the hash browns. Eggs poached to perfection. Their specialty house coffee was very smooth according to hubby. The wait staff were all professional and attentive. One of them served the coffee and noticed it spilled onto the plate a little. Replaced the plate right away. Most entree plates were in the $18-20 range, which is pretty reasonable, given the giant portions of great food! Parking was easy, restrooms are outside of the restaurant, just around the corner. No wait and plenty of seating when we came on Saturday morning! read more

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There are many locations around San Diego but this is my favorite one. Located on Via de la Valle in the Flower Hill Promenade just off the highway near Milton's. I've been coming to this shopping center since I was a kid and feel that Richard Walker's is a great addition to it. We did not have to wait at all for our Saturday brunch, even though it was quite crowded when we arrived. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating and many different seating options from booth to table. They have a very large menu that is focused on pancakes, but honestly everything we saw being delivered around us looked great as well. Our server was very polite and all of our items came out quickly. Being attached to Flower Hill there was plenty of parking, but depending on when you go it may be quite busy, but you will definitely find a space. For my meal I chose the California Benedict, which is basically a traditional Benedict with avocado on it and honestly I loved it. The hashbrowns on the side were great and the coffee I had during the meal was strong and tasty. I also feel the portion sizes are very large and the pricing is fair so it's easy to suggest this place to anyone. My parents live very close by so I definitely plan to be back many times in the future. read more

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Wowzah!! So at 6 am we had to take dad in for cataract surgery. The receptionist recommended this location which is completely tucked away in an outdoor mall. I suppose if you're in the know, you know! I assume it's usually packed to the gills as there's a Stanchion for a waiting line outside. So I'm really glad we went early enough for peace and quiet. Our waitress Susie was AHmazin'!! This early and she was incredibly chipper and kind. Brat that I am I asked if they had a mocha which they didn't but she quickly recommended a coffee and hot chocolate mix that really fit the bill! Not only that but she made sure I kept it warm with continual topped. She even brought over a little extra whipped cream in case I ran out. That's great service. Mom's baked pecan pancake came out and wowed us!! Usually a slooooow eater, she raced through half of that sucker like it was on fire! (As I write this she is 3/4 through and debating saving some for dad. Usually she has at least half left). Yes, a happy camper. I had the cheese and spinach omelet. Real eggs, real ingredients! That seems to be a rarity these days! My only wish would have been more cheese over the whole omelet vs some of it. It's accompanied by a cold mushroom sauce that was interesting. I had well done hash browns which were cooked to perfection, just be aware they are a bit salty. In all a great experience. Susie was truly a delight and added to our enjoyment! read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - BAKED PECAN PANCAKE - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This has become one of my favorite breakfast places in SD because they have GF/V pancakes and waffles that are yummy and has great texture. I love the Del Mar location because it is in that little shopping area where you can browse other stores. There is outdoor seating as well. Staff are helpful and pleasant! read more

Cold food due to poor service, overpriced. Wait staff stay very busy...chatting with each other. Doesn't look like anyone is in charge at this place. Hire a good manager. read more

Had breakfast here recently. Simple breakfast (2 eggs, toast, ham). GF had the same but with thick bacon. Server was great. Attentive and pleasant. Food came and the eggs were delicious. Made exactly as I asked, the whites were all white - no burnt edges, and cooked perfectly. Coffee was good and replenished frequently. Nothing to complain about. Good serving sizes, quick service, fresh great-tasting food, clean place. Great breakfast place. read more

Last time, I went to La Jolla location, and was not impressed as much. In their defense, I went there when it was packed, and I went there with a baby, so it could be them, and it could be the state I was in at the time. Today's experience. Quite different. The the apple pancake I vaguely remember, last time in La Jolla, there was this remnant of raw egg scent. This time here in del mar location, very good apple pancake. No complaints about the omelet as well. Pricy but good experience overall. read more

BLT IS 18.90 BLT with avocado is 25.90 7.00 more for add on avocado, which is ridiculous , hash browns were too greasy , the waitress were nice and friendly, but that ridiculous price of add on avocado, Not going back ! read more

First time visitor to the restaurant. It was not busy at all but it was a holiday weekend. I'm sure they can get busy. The staff were quite nice. I enjoyed my thick sliced bacon, scrambled eggs and hash browns. The other diners with me had a variety of things like pancakes, French toast, omelette and grilled cheese. There were no complaints. We would go back. We had leftovers so go hungry. read more

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Rating: 8.5/10 Pros: The server was attentive and the service was fast! NO wait time for a group of six on a Sunday! We were in and out in under an hour. The food was good, and I have to say my favorite item was the syrup for the pancakes. It's not your typical syrup, it's more liquidy and has a unique flavor that really worked. The indoor and outdoor spaces were both really nice. Cons: Not much to complain about. The only thing I'd say is the hot chocolate was a bit too sweet for my taste. Other than that, everything was great! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Cleanliness 4 Cost 3 Cuisine 3 Customer Service 5 We wanted to find a breakfast place other than the usual Denny's or Ihop. Overall this place was average. We ordered quite a few things from the menu to try a variety. Nothing stood out other than our waitress was super nice and friendly. The french toast was supposed to be the thick texas toast but it seemed like it's the regular bread you get from the grocery store. The food we ordered came in big portions though. If you wanted to try this place out I would suggest try the things that are not offered at a Denny's or an ihop. read more

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Here is what I like about this place: we had really good service from our server, they have a big menu with lots of choices and the corned beef hash and eggs was delicious with my poacHed eggs cooked perfectly They have indoor and outside seating with a nice patio They also have plenty of parking Here is what could be better: we read about this "special bacon" but at $9.50 for 3 slices, it was just thick long bacon strips and not worth it and I wish they had more drink options (coffee, juice, some soft drinks) We didn't get pancakes which I think they are known for. read more

Richard Walker's Pancake House - CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS - Waffles Near Me - Del Mar, California

The kid's regular pancakes were delicious. They were fluffy and chewy, the perfect texture. The link sausages had a mild spice to it, which might be too much for kiddos, but were great for me. The Apple Pancake would have been perfect to share with a group. It was just way too sweet for a meal. I was only able to eat 1/8 of it trying really hard not to waste food. It was good, but too similar to a soggy apple fritter. I'm glad I tasted it, but I'll stick to the yummy regular pancakes next time. Service was friendly and as expected from a breakfast spot. read more

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We stopped here because other Yelpies gave it good reviews. We were in San Diego but heading up to OC so we decided to stop at the Del Mar location because it seemed that parking would be easy and it was on the way. We arrived early enough to beat the Sunday morning breakfast rush, we were sat immediately. We ordered our drinks and checked out the menu, while we were doing that we ordered a small dish of fruit for my grandson. He loved it! Two of us had omelettes and my Hubbs ordered the baked apple pancake. The apple pancake was the highlight of breakfast. My omelette was really greasy which I thought was odd but my daughter said hers was good. My only complaint is that when you order a breakfast you get... pancakes OR toast OR hash browns- never not gotten potatoes and at least once piece of toast. Customer service was good, my daughter was cleaning up the floor where my grandson made a mess and she was told "don't do that! We got it, it's for us to do". I thought that was really nice- an 8 month old can really make a mess! read more

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TallGirl, LongYellowDog and I went for breakfast recently. We walked up and chose to sit outside, as it was a gorgeous day. We sat at a booth and it was perfect. They also have two tops. It was our intent to come for breakfast and we were not disappointed! TallGirl found her soul-menu item of the day, the churros pancake special. She loved it. I knew what I wanted before I arrived. I had my heart set on a Dutch pancake. But after discussion, I went with the Dutch Apple pancake. Which was very good. I appreciated that the waitstaff got us "share plates". I guess they knew we were gonna get a bite of each other plates :) Some restaurants, serve out of control huge portions. This is not that place. As a person who tries to minimize my food-print and order what I know I can eat and not contribute to food waste, I appreciate the reasonable portion sizes here. TallGirl got her traditional Diet Coke. Which passed. I got a lovely cup of coffee. This staff has a strong coffee game. My cup was never empty, unless I w aged it to be. The level is customer service here is tip-top!! Someone was always checking on us, making sure we had coffee, soda, cream (and without being obnoxious). We were not certain of how patio dinning would be with service dogs would be with the dog friendly patio. I am pleased to report that they have strong dog rules, which I totally appreciate. And a strong dog menu! Traveling with a service dog, I feel I get a good sense of cleanliness of restaurants, as he sees the underside of a lot of tables. So, I see the undersides of a lot of tables. This restaurant was clean. Which I appreciate so much. Near the conclusion of our meal, TallGirl said, we had found our new "go to" for breakfast. This has knocked out the previous first choice. Which I completely agree with. I am super excited to go back and try some of the egg dishes, and let's not forget that Dutch Baby I originally craved. Highly recommend for: Ambiance Service Cleanliness Food quality Food taste Food portion Attention to detail read more

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I think I found a new favorite place to have breakfast. Located right off the freeway in a cute area with other shops. Lots of parking available. My brother had spoken about this place in the past and we went here after my Fathers appointment. The apple pancake the house special is divine. We also ordered the pecan pancake. Very delicious as well. My Dad loved it that he ordered an extra one to bring home. We ordered the following : We all shared the Apple Pancake - Fresh Granny Smith apples and pure imported cinnamon glaze AND Baked Pecan Pancake -Pecans and pure imported cinnamon glaze Fresh Spinach Omelette With Cheese - Fresh spinach with mushroom sauce on the side Richie's BLT - thick sliced bacon, lettuce, and tomato stacked between thick Texas bread; served with crispy hash browns Thick Sliced Bacon & Eggs -Four pieces of Richard Walker's special recipe thick sliced bacon BAJA SUNSHINE BURRITO- Giant flour tortilla stuffed with three scrambled eggs, smokey bacon bits, shredded potatoes, and jalapeño cheese. Served with warm frijoles, salsa and sour cream. Our server was Sandra. She was busy but nice and attentive. The food was excellent! . I loved the baked omelet, the hash browns were nice and crispy, bacon was flavorful and crispy ( just the way I like it), the pancakes were fluffy. The apple pancake was incredibly decadent like the pecan pancake. What a nice treat! The burrito was delicious, very flavorful and filling. Overall , it what a great experience. The staff was awesome, the food was delicious. Kudos to the chef! read more

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