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    Santa Fe Express Cafe

    4.0 (120 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    SANTA FE EXPRESS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Silvia D.

    This place has everything for those who are preparing to take a voyage on the train. From crackers to cookies to full meals and beverages- come and get your travel munchies. Service was quick. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it came with potatoes. Was out and ready in time for us to hop on our train. Ambiance was that of a little cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Nice to know that there's a last minute option before you take that train ride.

    Salad with grilled chicken so delicious!
    Terri C.

    Enjoy Bourbon street best Bloody Mary's The food is great, if you haven't tried your missing out! Not just picture pretty but Delicious!!

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    Thank you Samuel of Santa Fe Express Café!!. How very kind of you to do that! I heard my name being called and thought you were my boyfriend telling me I forgot something in the car when he dropped me off. My train was due in 1 minute!!! And you made me make my train! I looked at you and almost said ," I will cancel it!" Thank you again for all you did and me making my train with seconds to spare!

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    Phil C.

    No matter how long you live in a specific area, there will always be something new to discover. In Downtown Fullerton, Sante Fe Express Cafe is one location I would never have known if I hadn't ridden the Orange County Metro or if someone I knew recommended it. My nephew loves trains and wanted to celebrate his fourth birthday with family and friends, eating and watching the trains. There is some indoor seating, while the outdoor patio has about ten tables. It was the perfect spot to set up the birthday decorations on one side and enough seating for the party guest and the other side for patrons. The patio is near the tracks, so you get a nice view of the cargo trains and Metro passing by. The service was friendly and excellent as our server came around and took our orders (due to our big party). The food came out hot and fresh-made. I saw various people ordering breakfast items, burgers, and Queenie Weenies at our party. I ordered the Ortega Burger and substituted the chips for onion rings and a regular drink. The Ortega burger was delicious. The patty was seasoned just right, and the Ortega chili added a nice burst of juicy flavor. The one order of onion rings is shareable and was perfectly crispy with a side of ranch. My family got a breakfast burrito and patty melt. They thought their food was good and happy with their orders. The establishment itself is a nice little find and perfect for travelers and locals alike. The cafe provides a great selection of food, drinks, and all your travel and personal needs. Prices are also reasonable. I will have to come back and try more food and enjoy the scene trains and people passing by. Parking is free for 3hrs in one lot while other lots are paid parking at certain times. There were a few homeless around, but they didn't bother the patrons and other people walking around.

    Great place for beers and food after or before your train. The kid running the register is pretty chill

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    Always the best service for us bus drivers. I call ahead of time for my food and it's always prepared and ready when I get there.

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    I'm giving this place a 5 star for hiring Anna! Thanks Anna for the amazing service with a smile.

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    Best tuna melt sandwich I've had in awhile. Also, the price here seems to be kept affordable. Definitely coming back for more.

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    Very satisfied with my food, I recommend if u haven't tried this place try it! 10/10!

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    Cool place to sit and watch trains roll by. Good breakfast burritos and coffee. Need to bring grandkids here for lunch.

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    The have great food! It was fun to sit on the patio and watch the trains. We enjoyed our lunch! We will definitely go back!

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    I came here the other day for breakfast before my train and had the best breakfast burrito and coffee.

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    Everything about this place is amazing! The store is great. The deserts are great and as my kid…read morewould say, the sandwiches are "da bomb". The wait can be long. Insider tip from someone who orders once to twice a month, call in your order! I've waited 45 mins in the past, which it was worth it but much nicer to call ahead and run in and out in 5 mins.

    Honestly, I don't know what the hype is. I saw a YouTube video saying this place served good…read moresandwiches. Man were they wrong. First off, I came in for two pastrami sandwiches which they promptly came out to me and said they didn't have any more pastrami. The lady was nice and said she would upgrade me to a different type of pastrami that actually cost more. Well whatever this crap was it didn't taste like pastrami at all. I got one soft bread and one crispy bread and the crispy bread could've chipped a tooth on a normal mouth so thank God I've got implants. Both sandwiches were painfully boring and I wish I had something good to say. I'm not sure what was put in my wife's sandwich either when she got explosive diarrhea less than 10 minutes after eating her sandwich? The cold cuts tasted off and I wanna say that they were rotten because I've been burping it all day. Something positive? I guess the store looked nice on the inside? Anyhow, without a doubt I will not be back because if Subway can make a better sandwich than you guys you're in trouble. And subway sucks by the way. Claro's... nah More like stay "Clearo" of this place.

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    Custom sammy: alpino, turkey, margarite salami, and harvati cheese. yum!
    Custom sammy: alpino, turkey, margarite salami, and harvati cheese. yum!
    So many meats to choose from...
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    Let It Brie

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    Went on a Saturday evening & although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of free…read moreparking on the street just behind the lot. Our server was quick & friendly. It helped that it wasn't crowded. The outdoor seating is nice. My friend and I shared the vegan BFF board. You get to select two cheeses. I highly recommend the brie. We thought we might also order a sandwich, but everything on the board along with a glass of wine for each of us was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. I'm so glad this place has vegan options. I'm looking forward to trying their other cheeses, vegan meats, and their sandwiches.

    Absolutely love their charcuterie boards and paninis! They have both diary and vegan boards…read moreavailable, which is very rare to find. They also have happy hour Tuesdays-Thursday from 2:00-5:30pm, where they offer house wines for $5 and personal cheese board for $10. For boards, I usually get the Goldilocks specialty board, which comes with 3 cheeses ranging in texture from soft to hard. For an additional cost, you can add meat: prosciutto, salami, Spanish chorizo, or half & half of any two. For paninis, everything I've tried was very good. I've had the Signature which has a double-cream brie, pear slices, mixed greens, and fig jam. Lib Grilled Cheese comes with three premium cheese blend, grilled with olive oil, and minced garlic. All paninis are on their sourdough bread and served with their signature side salad. The decor here is very cute - showcasing their cheese fridge and shelves lined with wines and jams available for purchase. There are some tables both indoors and outside. I recently saw that they host events, offer quick same-day catering within 2-3 hours of ordering, and deliver for orders up to 50 people! Always coming back for their cheese boards and great happy hour!

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    Custom Charcuterie Build Your Own Board
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