Cafe Zocalo — Restaurant in Orange

Hello everyone! I just wanted to share the amazing experience my sister and I had here during the Vintage Crawl. My sister picked out this new to us place and let me tell you. I felt as if I was at my mom's kitchen table again. She has been gone for a long time now and with the holidays around the corner we miss our parents even more. All the food looked so delicious. We had the breakfast burrito with potatoes and salsa. I had messed up the order when I placed it and the owners were more than pleased to make sure the dish was perfect and had it remade. Thank you. I tried the salsa and OMG! I was like who stole my mom's recipe? It really moved me to taste such great salsa that brought back lovely memories to me and my taste buds. My mom would say you can taste the love in good food and it was there, L-O-V-E! So! You know if the salsa is great, the food, the pastries and drinks are going to be a hit. I loved the decor and it felt cozy and welcoming. That is rare to feel at home at a table in a restaurant. I encourage everyone to try something there. I don't live in Orange but I will take the time to go there to enjoy a great breakfast burrito and the salsa with potatoes. Mmmmm! Chef's kiss! Thank you. Wonderful owners and...

I tried this place for the first time today, and it did not disappoint. We walked in, and there was nobody there. Usually, that's not a good sign, but it seems we just beat the rush because within minutes, people started walking in. I ordered the chilaquiles with papas because I heard they were good. When they came out, I could immediately smell the red sauce. The chilaquiles were crispy and spicy, and were perfect with my over easy eggs. The red sauce is spicy and delicious. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. My wife ordered a more traditional breakfast, just eggs and bacon, but said it was good. As always, I judge mexican restaurants by their chips and salsa. They have the right chips, thick crunchy home made style. I ordered a side of beans to go with the chips. Unfortunately, we had just had coffee, so we didn't get to try coffee or michelada, but I saw they had the beer on tap. We'll definitely be back ready to try the coffee. I also previously tried their pastries, the concha and chocolate croissants are a must. The environment was nice, very casual. It looks like a good place to have a business meeting over lunch. I highly recommend this place. The prices are...

I've been going to Zocalo since it was Blue Frog Cafe. Mariana, the new owner, is a city local and extremely passionate about caring for this Family Run business!

I can tell you right now the food is FANTASTIC and I can't pick one favorite (the Pot Roast sandwich is giving the rest a run for its money),the chai latte super delicious, and their potato salad is OUT OF THIS WORLD (and if you love potato salad you know how bland it can be).

Sides aren't an afterthought here. Everything is delicious!

The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and never rush you. It's a wonderful meet up place to just be with friends or family--a coveted "third place" to hang out at that's becoming so hard to find after the pandemic.

IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WONDERFUL LOCAL MOM & POP STORES OVER CORPORATE BUSINESS THAT SHUT THEM DOWN, come here! Genuinely great food and...