This is long overdue. Draft needed to be shared hehe. Been here several times now and it's always delicious and made with attention to detail. Eduardo the owner is ALWAYS very attentive and full of joy to serve us. He checks on us to make sure everything is ok with our orders. Kiren the other owner has been awesome too, since our first visit. She was concerned my daughter wasn't eating. Also, always checking in on us. She remembered us the second time we came and asked if my daughter if she was doing better because the first time we were there she had morning sickness so she couldn't enjoy her food. I love finding hidden GEMS, especially Mexican restaurants, with real Mexican food!! What can I say ?! We love it ! Five times here. No regrets. Always good. Food is delicious! Service is AWESOME! Always so friendly, warm, & helpful since the first time we found them. . :D Can't believe it took me so long to find this hidden gem living nearby and around here all the time. How did I find it ?? Well, how do I, and we all, find all my / our favorite restaurants? I Yelped of course !!! :D I was in the area looking for a good place to eat. I yelped Mexican food and TA DA ! I would have never found it, since it's sort of hidden in an area less traveled, in the shopping center across from the West Covina Mall, behind sushiholics & The Bundt place. Same center where Panera is & Sushiholics, except it's on the back side street, on California Ave. I would have never walked over there, on the backside of the shopping center. Just happy to have found it now! Besides GREAT SERVICE, GREAT FOOD ! We are suckers for birria. So 1st time here we had birria chilaquiles with over medium eggs plate, quesabirria, and ramen birria hehe ! YUMMM Yes, it was good, a little spicy for me, but good. I always have to clarify how I want my eggs at restaurants because believe it or not some cooks don't understand that over medium means soft yolks. They sometimes bring me over hard and that's not what I ordered. Over medium eggs have to be just right! No runny whites and no hard yolk. I explained that to Eduardo when ordering because I didn't want hard or soft; runny & gooey whites ewww. So I'm always very specific. Eduardo said no problem, if we don't get them right we can remake them for you. :D Woohooo ! They were perfect! Not many places get it right the first time, so they always remake them, but not here ! PERFECTION !! Thank you Eduardo!! I was happy ! Can't forget about the coffee!!! Oooh coffee! We love coffee so when the owner told us iced coffee ! Whoa ! Our eyes lit up ! YESSSSS please! It was good as well and when she saw we had finished it, she offered us a free refill. Thank you my new friend! You're the best !!! You made our day !!! We were like we're coming back !!! 2nd time, I had bulgogi breakfast bowl with over medium eggs ! I love eggs with beef ! Who doesn't ?! lol Eggs were perfect ! Beef was perfect too ! My grandson ate all my bulgogi though lol! I guess he liked it too. 3rd time on Friday 7/25/25 Eduardo always very cheerful & welcoming :) I ordered the chicken salad lunch, daughter ordered the green pozole! She's a sucker for green pozole hehe. I loved my salad! It was perfect! The chicken was perfect, pulled pieces with a green dressing that was whoa soooo YUMMMM ! This is making me hungry now. Daughter said pozole was good too Of course we will be back !! Need to try to yellow curry ! Next couple times had to order some previously had dishes like Birria ramen, tacos, pozole and chicken salad. Eduardo also accommodated my grandson, as he loves chicken but we get him grilled chicken. So he made a kids version of the chicken salad and it was just perfect and delicious too. PS good spot for kids too. They have a Foosball table ! So when they get antsy, they can go play! Kids love it and play every time. Great thinking! Thank you for this addition to your restaurant ! It's a plus for us with little ones because it helps with their impatience. This is GOLD !! Thank you Eduardo and Kiren ! We will be back next time we're looking for yummy Mexican food or are nearby. Have you tried ? Let me know if you stop by. I'd love to know what was your favorite dish. Happy eating & happy Yelping ! SYOY or IG ;) PS Support small family owned pro American businesses. IYKYK ;) Our communities need to thrive and it's up to us to help our community have the best services & places to eat. McDonald's isn't going anywhere and neither is Taco Bell or Starbucks. Cash is GOLD ! We need to keep cash alive to be able to have tangible spending money in our hands to give to those in need; not fake money that can be censored by technology like in other countries like the one that starts with Ch... Merry Christmas!!! Let's be friends! Dec 2025 read more

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This place is definitely overlooked! Omg tried the pistachio waffles, sooooo amazingly delish!!!! It was also a big plate!! Definitely will be coming back here for my meetings read more

Sabino Kitchen - Pistachio waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

I've been wanting to try Sabino's Kitchen for a while because the sign outside always advertises a weekday special and it really caught my attention. I finally went, and I'm honestly a little disappointed. The first red flag was realizing we weren't even offered that special. We ordered straight off the regular menu without anyone mentioning it, which made me question why it's promoted so heavily outside. Our waitress was very kind, but the drinks were almost undrinkable. I'm really trying not to be harsh, but I don't know what happened with them because they tasted off in a way that made me feel like it wasn't worth the money. I ordered enchiladas and flautas and they were just okay, nothing bad but nothing memorable. What really got to me was how cold everything felt, especially the beans. Cold beans in a dine-in restaurant just don't make sense. Nothing on the plate was hot enough to feel freshly made. While we were eating I also noticed the restaurant had this strong dirty mop smell, almost like a towel that's been sitting too long. It was hard to ignore and it affected the whole experience. From my seat I could even see some seasonings and part of the kitchen through a curtain and it made me uncomfortable because it didn't feel very controlled or clean. I went to check the restroom and that honestly confirmed it. It wasn't clean at all, which confused me because the place wasn't busy. If it's slow, cleanliness should be the easiest thing to keep up with. I tried to distract myself by playing foosball, which I thought was a cute touch, but the table was broken too. It's little things like that that add up and make the visit feel careless, especially for a business you want to support. I will say the owner or chef came out to check on guests, which was very courteous and genuinely appreciated. That effort is the main reason I'm giving three stars instead of less. I really wanted to like this place, but based on what I experienced I don't think I'll be back. read more

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Such a cute brunch spot! Service was amazing, everyone was so kind and very helpful. Food was amazing and well presented! read more

Sabino Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

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Sabino Kitchen (West Covina) offers freshly cooked, affordable food. I ordered the Chilaquiles ($16) with asada/beef (extra $2). I selected red and green sauce. For its accompanying eggs, I selected scrambled. It's a lot of food! I arrived at Sabino Kitchen (West Covina) on Saturday (around 9AM / opening time). It's located across the street from West Covina Mall. It's hidden in the back corner, neighboring a Yogurtland. Parking is simple since its lot is wide. I was seated immediately. Customers can also find menus near the front counter. Staff (receipt said Kiren) is professional and welcoming. Kiren answered all my questions, and Kiren worked quickly. I ordered the Chilaquiles ($16) with asada/beef (extra $2). The food arrived within 10 minutes and 57 seconds. Very fast! I genuinely enjoyed my meal. Its scrambled eggs arrived big, thick, and soft. In addition, the chilaquiles' tangy red & green sauces, gentle & stretchy mozzarella cheese, and fresh & crisp chips were delicious. Its asada/beef also came thick with a satisfying bite. It's a delicious composition of flavors when eaten altogether. If I were to nitpick, the ingredients tasted lackluster when eaten individually. The carne/beef is dry and coarse. The scrambled eggs are bland and almost rubbery. And the beans were watery, thin, and wet. I did not enjoy those mushy beans. Those mushy beans had a processed sweet flavor which brought an off-putting perfume aftertaste. Concerning ambiance, Sabino Kitchen (West Covina) is gorgeous. Its interior is surprisingly upscale. I adored its vibrant, hanging plants. The furniture and tables also looked shiny and well-maintained. This location even has a foosball table near its side. Its beauty is almost undercut with how bland and forgettable its exterior appears Sabino Kitchen (West Covina) is also very clean, well-ventilated, and spacious. I was somewhat mesmerized by its three spinning ceiling fans and three powerful bolted fans as they blew a storm of fresh wind. The ceiling is also very tall. And the location also has several flat screen TVs. These televisions played the news channel and the soccer channel in Espanol. No music played at Sabino Kitchen (West Covina); rather, the main sounds derived from its loud TVs. (Quick Note: Customers are expected to walk to the front counter for payment.) Overall, I had a pleasant dining experience at Sabino Kitchen (West Covina). The food is huge, affordable, and cooked well. I left full and satisfied. If nearby, I happily recommend. 4.5 out of 5 read more

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I wanted brunch but, didn't want to drive too far. Yelp guided me here and I wasn't disappointed! The restaurant is spacious with cute decor and although the doors were open, it wasn't uncomfortably hot inside. They have a couple of fans running so it was a nice breeze. We were seated immediately and browsed their menu. I love that this restaurant is fusion. You can get Curry, Birria or Pancakes! To drink I ordered the iced coffee and my mother ordered the Cafe De Olla. We both loved the coffee, I even took one to go. I decided to go with the Birria plate. It came with rice, beans and tortillas. The portion is super generous and overall the dish was delicious. The beef was tender and the rice and beans were really good! Mom ordered the Chilaquiles with Birria and she cleared her damn plate. I appreciate that everything seems to be homemade including their complimentary salsa and chips. I will definitely come bank to try other options. I highly recommend coming here for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Please be patient, staff is limited but, I didn't mind waiting a bit for a great experience. read more

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The service is amazing and the food is incredibly delicious. They have a lil bit of everything. This place is a must try. This place has such a nice vibe soft music with a perfect atmosphere that makes you wanna just relax and enjoy your meal. The food comes quick btw. This will be our new favorite spot read more

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Stopped in for a Sunday breakfast with my son and my guy. I ordered chilaquiles, my guy ordered Chicharron plate. I ordered cafe de olla, which was delicious, my son an ice coffee, and my guy a regular coffee. Service was great, food was good but this time the plate was loaded. My guy didn't care for his chicharron plate, he said "the sauce was tangy, soury tasting." He didn't send it back, but he ate the beans and potatoes, the tortillas were like quesadillas, which he was shocked because he thought it was just tortillas, what a nice surprise. My son had the same as me, and his plate was almost empty. I tapped out because the serving was huge, I was satisfied. The service was a 5+, the ambience was another 5+ but a 4 for the chicharron plate. Maybe it was slightly off. Will definitely come back again.. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Chicharron plate, with egg on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

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I loved the whole experience! I got a coffee and it came in the cutest traditional Mexican hand painted coffee mug. The chilequiles were easy to indulge in! To top things off, the service was incredible. Highly recommend. read more

The Birria wasn't good , didn't really have a lot of flavor and the caldo was watered down. The customer service was good . Just the food I ate was not good at all, next time I'll go to an actual Mexican restaurant to get birria . read more

Super amazing place and such a hidden gem. Not only they serve great Mexican food, but to our delight they serve really good Mexican Asian fusion dishes as well as some authentic Indonesian food. The Birria Ramen is to die for and really well executed. The Nasi Uduk (Indonesian rice dish typically eaten for breakfast or brunch but good anytime of the day if you ask me) is very tasty and quite authentic. Service is friendly and good but can be a bit slow at least when we're there. Place is spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Highly recommended. read more

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Still enjoy coming here. Tried the Indonesian dish they serve on weekends. The shrimp chips were nice and crispy, the potatoes were flavorful, the chicken was good. The pulled meat was a bit dry, the chicken thigh was good, the rolled egg and rice were good and the curry was delicious! The breakfast burrito was nice, the kids pancake and bacon were good too. The ice coffee, strawberry lemonade and cucumber mint were nice and refreshing. They added a fooseball table which my 7 year old enjoyed! read more

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Went here early morning with a group of 6! Super cute interior. I believe this place is like a Mexican/Indonesian fusion. I loved that the menu had a variety of things, but not too many where it gets overwhelming. Everyone loved whatever they ordered. I really liked that the lady that took our order (i think she's the owner!!) was super nice, patient, and willing to describe the different unique dishes to someone like me who is so indecisive! read more

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Honestly, Sabino Kitchen in West Covina never misses. I've been coming here for the past 2 years--ever since I turned 21--and it's become one of my go-to spots. The Asian-Mexican fusion is crazy good... like, who knew those flavors could go together so perfectly? I brought my girlfriend here for her 21st and she fell in love too. We got the birria ramen, huevos rancheros, and the mimosa flight--everything was . You can taste how fresh and intentional everything is. Major shoutout to the chef and his mom, seriously the best duo ever. You can feel the love in every bite. The whole vibe is super homey and welcoming, like you're eating at a friend's house who just happens to be an amazing chef. If you're in the area and haven't checked this place out yet--go now. You'll thank yourself later. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Picture with the chef! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

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First time coming here and everything was amazing. The inside is well-lit with natural light, has hanging flower decor, and a foosball table. All of the food we ordered came out in a timely manner and was so good and comforting, my favorite was the chilaquiles with asada. The staff were so warm and welcoming. The main person in the front was one of the owners and she provided good care and hospitality to my family and I. Haven't had good service and food like this in a while, I highly recommend coming here!! read more

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Super yummy spot. Great breakfast/ brunch selection. Staff was super nice and attentive as needed. The restaurant has a modern but cultural ambiance. Cafe de olla is a must try !! read more

Sabino Kitchen - Chilaquiles Café de olla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

Service was excellent, our waitress checked on us frequently to offer refreshments. I had the Huevos Rancheros and my friend had the chilaquiles. Both were delicious and flavorful! read more

Best chicharrón ever!!! Thank you I'm glad I found you! Next, Pozole everyday I don't have to wonder if they have some someday read more

Sabino Kitchen - Chicharrón frijoles quesadillas!! BEST!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

This place is outstanding. Talk about versatility. Had the Japanese based mazemen, with awesome flavors and great flavor profiles

Such a good establishment and good service. We got a french toast plate and the Indonesian rice noodle plate and everything came out really good! Everything is made fresh. The restaurant feels like a welcoming mom & pop place, waitress Natalie was sweet and the owners are super welcoming. read more

My friend and I went to Sabino to have some brunch on Christmas Day. I had last visited Sabino back when they were doing a soft opening. The inside is spacious and even has a foosball table available for use. The staff is very friendly. They seated us upon entering. I ordered the Sabino French Toast with sausage, eggs over hard, and house potatoes. My friend went with a pancake breakfast. The food came out in about ten minutes. Everything tasted delicious. The owner came to check on us periodically to see how everything was tasting. She also offered me spicy salsa which I gladly accepted. I put some of it on the potatoes and the eggs. My friend also enjoyed their breakfast. The restaurant also offers Mexican and Asian fusion dishes. Overall a great place to dine. read more

Late Sunday brunch, decided to try out a new spot closer to home. Ambiance is nice, modern and clean. TV's throughout with good sound. Our waitress was very welcoming and kind.Their chips and salsa were very delicious. Overall a great experience. read more

Sabino's never disappoints. Tasty food. Awesome staff. Plenty of tables for small and large parties. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Kwetiau goreng - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

Stopped in for brunch today as I've had this placed bookmarked for a while. We received complimentary tortilla chips with some really yummy salsa. It was so good, I saved the extra to top my scrambled eggs. The hot coffee was really good too (you can get a free cup when you check in on Yelp). We tried a bunch of things: Sabino French Toast Combo - 4/5 It was fine. Nothing special, I could make it better at home. But I liked that they had fun fruits on top like dragon fruit. Ube Pancake Combo - 4/5. Also fine, and again nothing special as I could make it better at home. I've had better ube pancakes elsewhere - big, thick and fluffy with ube syrup or coconut syrup. These were small and flat and just came with maple syrup. The stand outs were: Chicken curry w/ roti Birria Ramen Chicken Laksa w/ noodles Would give these all 5/5, my family really enjoyed these items, so full of flavor and so delicious!! The laksa was my favorite! I would definitely come back for the savory entrees. They have more interesting things on the menu I'd love to explore next time I come by. read more

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Sorry I didn't not like there food. I had a beef burrito it was so nasty and dry. Beans tasted old as well as the beef.. The plate was not very appealing when served. My husband's omelette wasn't very good either? Potatoes on his plate were greasy and also tasted old. Over priced food . I should have went to taco bell read more

This was my first time visiting Sabino Kitchen, and I had a really great experience! The food was delicious and full of flavor, you can tell everything is made with care. The atmosphere was nice and cozy, which made it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The overall vibe felt welcoming and comfortable. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good meal in a warm, inviting setting! read more

Sabino Kitchen - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

I absolutely love this restaurant. I love the mixture of two cultures used in the menu (Mexican and Indonesia). The food is delicious, I haven't been disappointed. Their micheladas are also very good! The owner of the restaurant is really nice and he's usually the one that takes our order. The times we've gone, we've always received our food in a timely manner. The ambiance is super cute , I love the design and feel of the place. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Sabino Kitchen - Beef Bulgogi plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

Food delicious! Service good ambience nice not to crowded on the week day I like that read more

My friend and I were struggling to find a place to brunch on Christmas Eve when we came across Sabino Kitchen, a Mexican and Asian fusion restaurant. Located in the backside of a strip mall, the mom and pop shop can be easy to miss. Anyways, we were fortunate that Sabino Kitchen was open Christmas weekend, so we took a chance. And while service could have certainly been friendlier, I did enjoy the cozy and quaint atmosphere. After perusing the menu, I ordered the curry mazesoba while my friend ordered the birria ramen. The curry mazesoba was flavorful, and though the chicken was tougher than I prefer, overall the dish was notable. Admittedly, I've had better curry noodles elsewhere, but the version here wasn't so bad. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Curry mazesoba - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

Food is delicious the birria has excellent flavor and great size portions. Service is humble and just genuine. Ambiance is close to home and just a natural place to go have chilaquiles for breakfast on a Saturday morning or have a good ramen soup after work during the week w birria inside add the egg. I like this place. Thank you sabino kitchen. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

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First time here for Mother's Day weekend. Restaurant was fully staffed, service was very quick. My waffle plate was delicious, my husband enjoyed the menudo. Coffee was perfect. We loved the atmosphere and the sweet staff, waitresses were so nice and the young man clearing the tables was doing a wonderful job cleaning. Whole restaurant was clean, including the restrooms. We will be back for sure! read more

Nice ambiance. Good for big group. They have bench seating. A lot of personalities with the furniture. They have sofa seating/cafe style. Relax environment. Main dish comes with salsa. I ordered 'nasi uduk' read more

Sabino Kitchen - Nasi uduk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

Perfect little spot we stopped for breakfast Waffle plate was great. French toast was perfect The service was so nice & got us food and drinks right away The spot was so cute ; they had TVs for sports and games in the opposite side of the cafe. read more

Went for brunch with my wife earlier. She ordered the Chilaquiles with green and red sauce. Plate came out room temperature and the over medium egg was hard. Regarding the red sauce it was gritty, not sure if they strain the sauce prior to serving??? I ordered Menudo which also came out warm not hot. Had excellent flavor but I got served a lot of soup instead of it balanced with the hominey and tripe. Regarding service, the staff was very friendly but did not come to check in on us during the meal. read more

A little hard to find if you're not from the area, guess you can say this is a hidden gem! Same parking lot as Panera, just on the other side of the lot. Food: Think fusion food between Asian cuisine (indonesian/thai) and Latin American. Not your average Bulgogi taco! This spot specializes in things that may seem new to you, but do not be afraid to ask for recommendations. Chilaquiles were great, very flavorful. Wasn't dry at all, just the way I like it. I also got a chicken leg dish with rice and cucumbers. Very unique flavors! Would order again. Service: Server and (I believe may have been one of the owners) were incredibly friendly and helpful for our first time. Food came out quickly and orderly too. We will definitely be back to bring more friends and even recommend this spot to more locals! read more

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The food was delicious and very generous portions, it was AMAZING! The customer service made us feel that the customer's experience was a top priority for them. Will definitely return soon! read more

Had there classic pancakes with sausage, egg, and their house potatoes with yellow and green bell peppers. So many places only use red or green in potatoes. I liked the more mellow taste of the yellow added. Good, friendly service and food was fresh. Plenty of seating. read more

Sabino Kitchen - Classic pancakes with potatoes and sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Covina, California

The lady that sat us down had a attitude problem. We brought it up to their attention about the waffles being cold. We were not rude we were letting her know as a jester.Then starts a debate when I was just trying to pay. The food was bad and gave me a stomach ache right after we left. read more

My husband and I go here when we are torn between Asian food ( indonesian) or Mexican food. Surprisngly this place does a good job with both cusines. Unlike other places they do not do fusion which I honestly perfer. The food taste authentic and delicious. The staff is always friendly andt the service is always spot on. I recommend the tacos, indonesian noodle dishes, and the Ube pancakes. read more

The coffee was amazing rich, smooth, and exactly what I needed. I also tried the pozole. It had more chicken than hominy, but it still hit the spot, especially on a rainy day. I probably should have added some hot sauce to give it a little extra kick, but overall it served its purpose and warmed me right up. I'd definitely come back for the coffee alone read more