I came back twice in one month time. Either I like the food or want to support the aging couple that owns this place! One thing that I find interesting is walking into 301 Café feels like stepping back in time--in a good old fashioned way.
This place is decorated (intentionally and just nature of being an established place) with old-school stuff, from the vintage décor to outdated booths that instantly makes you feel like coming back to your childhood home. There's old jukebox, mental cash registers and old school frig (that is build inside a cabinet) is pretty neat!
The food is good--not extraordinary, but definitely worth eating. You can taste the love and history in every bite. These are true family recipes--comforting, flavorful, and clearly cooked with care and served with heart. The waitress/server is the matriarch of the family business. They don't have menudo and Jamaica drink. :((
We ordered the usual - taco enchiladas combo, chili renello and taquitos -- all served with a spicy salsa and not so good guacamole. Several of our entrees came in old metal plates!
Overall, a place where locals linger over soda, and visitors come back just to soak up the homey vibes. 301 Café isn't just a restaurant--it's a piece of the community. I can tell a lot of patrons are returning customers. read more