5 /5 Liz Cong: Update: Sunday at 11:30, diners were finishing up ans a few tables were available. My friend and I were seated right away and had a wonderful brunch.
Mango mimosas, chilaquiles, peach pancake was amazing, crispy edges, and almost too sweet but we devoured it. Next time I’m asking for syrup on the side. The place had a queue right after we were seated, timing is everything! I had house made conchinita pibil (pork) with my chilaquiles and it was sublime! Tender and flavorful. Staff were attentive and efficient.
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Great neighborhood spot for a boozy (or not!) brunch.
Came here twice in two weeks, first on a Tuesday morning around 9:15am, we weren’t the first there. You order at the counter and pay then sit and the food is brought to you-I like this system because there’s no waiting to pay when you’re done.
It’s a small space, clean and cozy. There’s a parklet outside too.
I first noticed they had mimosas and beer and tequila! I didn’t try in this visit but was pleasantly surprised. The menu has traditional breakfast offerings with a Latin flair (think Birria Benedict, chilaquiles, breakfast burritos). I had avocado toast and my husband had the breakfast burrito-which was huge, delicious and filled with eggs, cheese, potatoes, bacon and salsa. So delicious!
We shared the special pineapple coconut pancake- perfect! Not too sweet and crisp at the edges.
My toast was good but overshadowed by the burrito and pancake. Coffee was very good and from a local roaster.
Next visit was on a Sunday before the Stern Grove concert, got there at 9:45 and it was filling up fast, the owner was there and was managing the line and seating very well. She was gracious and personable. Some staff were newer so needed some guidance from her but overall service was good and attentive.
This time I had the chilaquiles with soy chorizo, avocado, salsa, fried egg. You have to add the proteins and avocado on separately to the order…which makes it an expensive dish but let me say it is well worth it. I had a half portion which was enough for two. It was fantastic and I can’t wait to come back and order it again.
I had the mimosa this time and it was a nice pour…
Great neighborhood place that is well liked so if you go on the weekend, be early or prepare to wait. Weekdays are better…there is also lunch too but I haven’t gotten that far in the menu yet!
Parking isn’t bad either.
