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    Schwanie's Grill At The Gap

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    True hidden treasure! Wonderful opportunity to take in the early morning sites of the track and equine athletes at work; combined with some really really great food. Had a breakfast burrito that was simply fantastic. Great menu with a wide variety of items.

    2 chicken tacos 1 carne asada!
    Joseph M.

    My favorite place to watch the races at Los Alamitos! Tons of fun for breakfast and morning workouts. The breakfast special is perfect, the chicken tacos are great, and the cheeseburger and onion rings are the best around!

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    Michelle L.

    We owe our visit to Schwanie's this morning to Michael W's review. What a gem! Schwanie's is a really unusual dining experience, and perfect for someone who doesn't gamble but enjoys watching horses go through their paces anyway. For one thing, breakfast there on a Friday morning means no crowds - which in turn means no-hassle parking (we parked right where the Quarter Horse Association offices are) - and no standing in line to order. When we arrived at 9am, the horses were just getting ready for their morning routine, so it was perfect timing if you're there for that experience, as we were. Service was quick and friendly: you order at the counter ($10/- minimum for credit card use) and take your drinks and silverware there; food is served on regular white ceramic plates and brought to you. My mini-peeve was the coffee came in a styrofoam cup with no refill, and half-and-half came from a regular-sized carton. Soft drinks can be ordered can or glass (plastic). Food was very good!!!! We had a vegetable omelette (when I said "no meat", the server was present enough to ask if I wanted cheese with my omelette - nice!) and bean-and-cheese burrito. The hot and moist omelette came with really yummy hash browns. I think there was a sprinkle of Cajun spices in the finish. In any case, I didn't feel a need to add any condiments. The bean-and-cheese burrito came with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato slices, radish slices and pickled jalapenos - NICE!!!! How much for this meal that kept us full till dinner? Less than $15/- before tip!!!! So, yeah, loved that we have this option, and that we didn't have to dress up for the experience. I would have given this find five stars except for the plastic and styrofoam, and the fact that that the outside tables were not completely free from bird poop - it wasn't that bad! But, yeah, there was some bird poop ... I guess the horse-racing community is quite content to keep this eating joint their industry secret, but it is open to the public, although I think our party was the only public there. We certainly received a number of curious looks :-) Even so, for the price, convenience and sheer novelty, I'm really surprised this place is not more reviewed. Many thanks to Michael W. again!

    Perfectly cooked! Good coffeeand delicious food.
    Marilyn B.

    The cafe is a little hard to find but we asked a gentleman in a golf cart who gave us a ride right to the front door. Turns out he is the track director Scotty. Very pleasant start to our first visit. My husband and I had the breakfast special yesterday morning. We sat out on the patio and had a nice relaxing time watching the horses train while dining. The coffee was good and the meal was perfectly cooked. We liked it so much we are planning to come back soon.

    Pancakes and Eggs. Pancakes can be replaced with French toast.
    Heidi L.

    My kids and I come here whenever we get a chance for a relaxing breakfast. Great portions, delicious meals, and decent prices. It opens at 6am everyday except for Mondays. I think the horses are on the track practicing until about 10am.

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    Love watching the horses in the morning! Always been a family favorite The breakfast burrito is my go-to!

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    Love coming here for breakfast, you get to watch the horses as they practice and the food is simple but delicious.

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    Still, its a good walk to the front door since its located to serve those people working on the track, not really for visitors.

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