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    Zumayas Mexican Cafe

    3.9 (577 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The albóndigas are a 10. Love the authenticity . Our waiter was very nice and attentive

    Sopes De Asada Plate

    Recommended by DoubleTree employee. Directly across the street. Small local restaurant with homelike hospitality. The salsa is awesome!!!!!!! The food is awesome and everything is authentic and made from scratch. Definitely can tel by the look and flavor of the foods. The servings are HUGE. The guacamole is made from scratch and VERY green. The avocados are imported from Mexico. The rice was very good!!!! Miles was on of the owners there who also served us. Very personable and awesome! 5 star restaurant hands down. Go hungry and you'll leave stuffed and you will barely be able to walk out hahahaha

    Nopales Con Huevos is always a great choice for breakfast and it's my wife's Elim's go to every time we come here!
    Richard R.

    Emily and her crew are amazing and very attentive, they remember your name and always great with a smile!

    THE ZUMAYA BREAKFAST w/ carnitas
    Nate T.

    I had a morning meeting with a men's church group and after, my buddy told me about this place around the corner. What a true hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing. Since it was my first time here, I was told to try to Zumaya's Breakfast Plate. Wowsers! So much delicious food and the tortillas were to die for. Super fresh and seemed like they made them to order. Another place I will be coming back to try their lunch/dinner options

    bomb !!!!!! will definitely come back
    Josh L.

    will definitely come back !! clean restraunt, good flavor, and service amazing ,restraunt is clean

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    Ash G.

    Today was our first time trying Zumayas & my hubby & I truly enjoyed our experience today. The staff were very friendly and the interior design is a homestyle Mexican vibe which I loved. My hubby and I ordered chilaquiles. He got his divorciados style which means half red sauce half green sauce. I got mine Ranchera style (mild) and I fell in love with their sauces. The mild still has a nice hint of spice but it's not spicy. My husband's on the other hand were on the spicy side but not too spicy to the point your mouth is on fire, just the way he likes them. We took turns trying each other's chilaquiles to try the different sauces & we came to the verdict that Zumayas truly is a great quality & authentic Mexican restaurant. We will definitely come by again. Apparently this place has been in business since 1987 and its family operated. Truly a gem in Whittier we've encountered. #SupportFamilyBusinesses

    Chile Verde Plato
    Ryan M.

    Excellent restaurant. We had a party of 8 and everyone loved their meal. I had the chile verde and it was delicious!

    Entrance, bar area and more seating on the other side.
    Angie S.

    The hubby and I were looking for a Mexican restaurant to have lunch, we happen to come across Zumayas Mexican restaurant. It's a nice restaurant a little small so if you have a big party I would call ahead of time so they can accommodate.They also have outdoor seating in the back also. We came on a Sunday, afternoon, (they close early i think around 4, great for brunch or lunch) nice decor, oldies music. Cool place to chill and have a nice meal. For the food we both ordered enchiladas, there were so delicious. I got the asada taco and chicken enchiladas with green sauce and the hubby got the chicken enchiladas with mole. Both dishes were really really good. Only thing is they didn't have was limes for the beers. But everything else was else was great. Service, kind people. This place is a hidden gem. We will definitely be coming back soon.

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    Great food and personable service. We always enjoy our meal whenever we go! Perfect location.

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    Zumayas food is amazing. It has a family feel & great food to match. It is a must try!

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    Amazing food and Service! The Albondigas were amazing! Will definitely be coming back!

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    We had dinner here last night with our kids and some friends (party of 8), and it was our first…read moretime visiting. Even though the restaurant is small and busy, we were seated right away, which was a great start. Our waiter Washington, was fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made our whole experience even better. The atmosphere was perfect too. They had music playing at just the right volume and a big TV showing the live Dodger game, which the kids loved. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa had the perfect level of spice for everyone at the table. The kids ordered horchatas and were excited about the unlimited refills (something you don't always see at other restaurants!). The drinks for the adults were just as impressive. My wife's watermelon margarita on the rocks was perfectly made. It was not overly sweet or syrupy like at some places. Our friends had the "El Jefe" margaritas, and they definitely didn't skimp on the tequila! For dinner, everything was a hit. The kids loved their meals. Albóndigas soup, shrimp tacos, and street tacos--all served with rice and beans. The adult dishes were just as good. The carne asada arrachera was cooked perfectly, the chile verde was full of flavor, and my chicken mole was delicious with a great balance of spicy and sweet without being overwhelming. The portions were very generous, and everything came with rice, beans, and both corn and flour tortillas. The only small thing I would've preferred differently was the chicken in my mole. I personally would've liked a leg and thigh instead of sliced chicken breast but the dish was still very good overall. What really stood out was the hospitality. At the end of the meal, Washington offered us "holy water"-house tequila shots on the house--and it wasn't cheap tequila either! Then after the bill came, he surprised us again with another round of "holy water". That level of generosity and care really impressed us. We also learned that the restaurant has been there 20+ years and is family-run by him and his siblings, which made the experience feel even more personal. You can tell they have a loyal customer base--one couple even said, "See you tomorrow Washington!" The only feedback we'd offer (coming from a customer service background) is that we noticed a few guests waiting at the entrance without being greeted, and one couple actually left the restaurant. A simple "Welcome, we'll be right with you" would go a long way. That said, it didn't take away from our experience. Overall, amazing food, great service, generous portions, and a welcoming family atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try more of their menu!

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    We were looking for a brunch place that was open after 2pm and this gem on a Sunday afternoon…read more We walked in and while it was kinda busy were helped soon. We ordered all kinds of food and everything we had was good. The restaurant is clean and has a cool vibe, not super Instagramable but not bad. We also got two margaritas they were good and strong! The food was the best part!

    The ambiance was pretty and festive. The service is friendly and they are really trying to make it…read morein Uptown which is hard. The menu is extensive and a bit overwhelming. Too many choices. The food was underwhelming. It is unfortunate. I wanted it to be good as it was for a special occasion. The portions are small and again they focus on presentation and pretty dishes. I would have preferred a smaller menu. I would have liked to have a more flavorful meal. I had pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs. Bacon was not a good quality, super thin. Pancakes were less than average. They could have come out of a box. Eggs moist. My husband had chilaquiles and they were not appetizing at all. Small portion. Salsa was in a tiny plastic container and could have come out a jar. Coffee was good . This recommendation for the owners is to make it better so that it can be here for years to come. Simplify your menu. Review each recipe for flavor and portions. Maybe make a weekend brunch menu special and make it delicious. Try better quality ingredients. Spend less on presentation and ambiance. Make it taste better and people will come back again. Best of luck in the future.

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