Los Angeles Cafe — Restaurant in Mokena

Went there for breakfast this morning, as we have been there before and enjoyed it. Served said hi, and told us to sit anywhere. We sat, and after 10 minutes of no water, coffee, or menus, I went up to the front counter. There were three women all standing there chit chatting. (One referred to one of the others as “mom” so I am assuming they were the owners). I asked if someone could give us menus, so she walked over, gave us menus and asked to take our order almost immediately. We asked for coffee and water and a couple minutes to decide since we had just been handed the menus. She said “sure,” came back with one water and my coffee then didn’t come back again until ten minutes later when we had to ask the bus girl if someone could come take our order. When the server came back we placed our orders and I asked for a water again. She said “sure.” Another ten minutes later she came back with our food. My omelette had two cold slices of American cheese slapped on the top of it and my toast had no butter. And still NO WATER. I asked for butter and if the cheese could be melted (it should’ve been inside). I was told “that kind of cheese doesn’t melt.” She came back with some nice cold butter for my ice cold toast, and again NO WATER. I drank my coffee, nobody ever came by for a refill (at $3.99 a cup they should have), and in fact nobody ever came back to check on us. I had to flag her down for a box and the bill. We will never go back. I don’t recommend it to anyone. Pay a little more and get good food and food service. This...

My wife and I are regular's here. I want to start out by saying we've been reasonably happy with this place. In general, the food is good but the service is inconsistent at best. The best part though is that there is rarely a wait to be seated. Our visit tonight now leaves me with mixed feelings on whether we will return or not. I love the salsa at LA Café and usually put it on my food as opposed to using hot sauce. Our waitress brought us the usual basket of chips with salsa which we ate while waiting for our food. When the food comes, I usually have to ask for more salsa to use on my dinner. Tonight, our waitress said that after the first, there is an extra charge for the second. While quite surprised, I said "OK, I still want it". Unfortunately, I never did receive the salsa that I asked for and can't say I enjoyed my meal. The waitress never returned until I was just about finished with my meal so there was no point in asking for it then. We have never been charged in the past for salsa at this or any other Mexican restaurant. Being charged for salsa at a Mexican restaurant is like being charged for ketchup at a burger and fry place. If we can plan around the busy times, we'll take our business to El Cortez and Mama Maria's where good customer service is...

This little Cafe was within walking distance from my hotel. Yall know how much I enjoy Mexican food!!!! YAY!!!! I opt for a seat at the bar and order a margarita (I mean, hello? 🙄). The service is quick and friendly and although it was lunch time I was a bit surprised it wasn't more crowded. It's off LaGrange so not sure why it's not? The margar is machine made but ok. At least I don't purse my lips like I do in some establishments. The guacamole is fine too but again, ok. My food arrives and well, it's fine and ok. My friend told me this is a chain? I didn't know that! The beans have little taste and I know! Refried beans usually are tasteless but there are places that serve tasty refried beans. The salsa is again, fine but no fire whatsoever even though I request Caliente salsa. Waiting for my eyes to water and gasping for breath. Not this time. So, if you eat here, the place is fine. The decor is beachy Cozumel and I didn't use the bathroom so no info on that. Service was quick...