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    Silverado Cafe

    4.2 (283 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    I ordered chilly cheese fries to go, if I had gotten them there I wouldn't have paid for them. I was given a plate of fries with broken up unseasoned hamburger and melted cheese. I used to love their chilly cheese fries. These have zero chilly and are inedible. This place used to be so good, but it's started going down bad...

    The cinnamon role was better than I imagined. The servers were a great team. We enjoyed the atmosphere, too. The whole breakfast was a nice experience.

    Cynthia C.

    The kinda cool place I imagine Bruce H. rides into for a solid meal after a morning ride on his Harley through the back roads of Irvine, but before stopping at Cook's Corner - iykyk. Not much activity when we stopped in, Saturday 5/31 just after 12:30pm. Locals reading newspapers at the counter and lingering over coffee, chatting up the latest gossip. Two ladies finishing a long catch-up conversation over brunch and low key, friendly folks cooking up good food. A shelf along the wall just inside the door is a welcome spot for helmets and two solo riders stopped in for a bite while we were there. Don't sleep on Silverado! Yeah, blink and you'll miss it, but there's civic pride and it's the type of small town Angelenos think of when they want to disappear for a spell. The Silverado Cafe has a lot of interesting historical artifacts, local lore and a building that may have been one of the first commercial buildings here. We were on our way to Arden: Helena Modjeska House and Silverado Cafe was the perfect place to stop for a bite along the way. Hubs selected the 2 egg w/beef patty, substituting crinkle fries for Country Potatoes, and I chose the 2 egg Popeye Omelette: Polish sausage, spinach, mushroom, onion & Swiss cheese, also substituting in crinkle fries. While I always hope I'm getting actual Swiss cheese, I rarely - hardly ever - do, so in a small cafe I expected, and received, processed "Swiss" cheese. Everything else was fresh and satisfying. Even Hubs' burger looked hand formed/fresh, so kudos for that! Prices were below what we've paid in recent months, and portions were plentiful. Staff stayed on top of coffee refills and pleasantly checking in on us without hovering. They know what they're doing here at the Silverado Cafe, so we shall return. Cheers! "CC"

    Janae M.

    What a great spot to grab a bite after a long hike. Friendly service, nice selection, and awesome staff make this eatery perfect for catching up with friends and gearing up for a great weekend. Seating is plentiful and there are options for large and small parties. The food was great!

    Simple but solid!
    Scott B.

    Super solid cafe food, great service, old school interior that makes you feel like you're not in Orange County in a good way... reminded me of a simpler time! The onion rings were really good! The breakfast burrito was good but came with no salsa which was a bummer. Friends had burgers and said they were great.

    Jim L.

    A hidden gem filled with locals with a happy and friendly staff. Walking into the cafe sends you back to old school diner vibes. I ordered an off the menu machaca breakfast burrito. The beef was tender and tasty, the home fried potatoes were crispy and salted perfectly. My buddies' chili verde burrito was filled with big chunks of pork. The service was fast and attentive and great prices! Will definitely come back when in this area again!

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    Ellen W.

    Charming, rustic, small cafe with great service and food. My go to when hiking in the area. Large, yummy portions at reasonable prices.

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    Earlene W.

    Came here as we were at a dog show in Oak Canyon park and restaurant was listed as dog friendly. There is only 1 table available the chairs are disintegrating and you have to go inside to order. The food was very good tho and staff friendly when you can catch them

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    Zan L.

    I really wanted to love this place but I think my favorite part about it was the service and the scenic drive out to it. It's a tiny little country diner nestled in a canyon in eastern Orange County. It really feels like you are leaving the city and it's very tranquil and quiet surrounding the restaurant. The food quality was honestly nothing special and being that I go to diners often every month, the meal itself was not very memorable, but we still had an enjoyable experience. The restaurant itself is pretty small, they don't have any outside seating, everything is indoor, but they do have booth, table, and counter seating. There's also a free parking lot attached in the dirt lot right next to the restaurant. Our server was really polite and we were actually the only two people dining for breakfast on Friday morning, which we thought was pretty unusual. We arrived around 10 AM as well so it wasn't at opening. I started off with a Cinnamon Roll for the table, and this is my favorite part of the meal. It was really tasty and very filling. I wish there would've been a stronger cinnamon flavor, and more glaze, but that's just my personal preference. For my breakfast, I chose the Chicken Fried Steak and thought it was overly cooked. It was almost too crispy so the flavor was really cooked out of it. The gravy on top also had ham pieces in it, which can be a nice touch, but I thought it took away from the steak flavor. My eggs were also a little overcooked so all in all the food quality was not my favorite part of the meal. I would suggest to anyone in the area to try it at least once because it is a really unique place to have a quick and casual meal.

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    Edward T.

    Amazing rustic place . I just love this gem . It feels like you are in some Mexican cafe in a movie set . Priced fairly reasonable . Brunch will run you about $10-15 depending on your dish . I had the Chirazo & eggs breakfast . Would highly recommend any of their burritos . Service was attentive and excellent .

    Fran L.

    The most authentic, one of the oldest relic from the past when Mexico was the ruler of this piece of heaven in the edge of the American Western Ocean front real estate, the northeastern region of old Irvine Ranch now hosts few scattered town made up of old cowboy homes and bars and this Mexican American Diner. When someone says that they ate at a hole in the wall diner, they most likely mean this place. The place is the model of a dive. Every little bit of this restaurant is a true representation of Hole in the Wall, Relics of Old, The Divest of Deep Divey restaurant. And the best thing about it is that it's the best breakfast and lunch place in Orange County. Bar None. For $17 you get a huge tenderloin steak, potatoes, two large eggs, five habaneros sauce and two large wheat toast. I strongly recommend that you try this Divey five stars restaurant.

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    Tom Y.

    Great lil cafe with good service and good food..menu had plenty to choose from..Can't wait to bring the family back and support this place..good pasta specials to look closely..hopes this helps

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    Juan G.

    Awesome little gem hidden here on Silverado Canyon Rd, on Santiago Canyon Rd. Parking sand lot is a bit small, but the restaurant doesn't get too crowded. There is also parking available on the street. We've been here twice already, but this is our first time actually coming into this restaurant. The look is very rustic, very old, it goes well with its surroundings. I bet this restaurant has been here for more than 50 years at least! Coming inside, the atmosphere is very relaxed, also, very old style. Not too noisy inside, just perfect. You come in, seat wherever you like, then wait for the waitress. Booth seating, table seating, and bar seating available. Our waitress's name is Kisha (Hope is spelled correctly), she was friendly, giving us excellent recommendations. My wife tried the $12.25 Eggs with chorizo plate (Red skin potatoes, beans, chorizo, and corn tortillas), and I tried the $11.50 French Toast combo (4 pieces of French toast , 2 eggs, and choice of bacon or sausage). It was delicious, crispy bacon, fluffy and soft French toast, fresh scrambled eggs and flavorful chorizo and beans plate. It was all good. We'll come back next Sunday and try this place a second time! Also, our phones had "Zero" bars around that area. As soon as I turned into Silverado Canyon from Santiago Canyon Rd, cellphone reception was zero.

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    It's a great little out of the way place. Good food for both breakfast and lunch. Service is good and the prices are reasonable.

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    Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food! Went for our first time a week ago and will for sure be back soon.

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    Great food and drinks and a beautiful peaceful setting. We go out of our way to stop here whenever possible. Food is big enough to share.

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    Great place. This is our Sunday morning breakfast spot. Good food and service. Relaxing atmosphere. Not fancy!

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