“I was hungry and I wanted subway so I helped my way to subway which was next door BUT I passed by this place a few times before when exiting and decided to try it out. First off, the place gave big Texan vibes or at least it's supposed to haha but I suspect that those days are over and the restaurant decor and ambiance are just here for the sake of not needing to decorate again and such. I was greeted by no one at the front, now before anyone decides to be upset by that the welcome desk they had at the front is now abandoned so don't expect someone at the front. It's probably because at one point this place was really bustling and they had multiple wait staff to handle such situations but now not so much OR it's because it's probably used during the weekends in the morning for when they are busier either way to get seated you should just go past the desk and go towards the back to locate the wait staff because they are doing their best to take care of the guests they currently have which by the way there are only two waiters so it's understandable. Anyways I was seated and I was hungry! The menu was what you would expect! Tex-mex mix with some local diner favorites kind of like a dennys but in my opinion better becauseee the quality of the food was actually pretty good! I got the Crispy Taquitos and Christina's burger. So i went to town when I received my food and first off I went for the taquitos and wow they were true to their name! Crunchy and crispy! The insides were filled with the beef and I think some sautéed peppers in there topped with a drizzle of crème and salsa verde with a scoop of guacamole in the middle and salsa for dipping! The flavor was great and the meat was tender! I really enjoyed them! I went for the burger next! Ok so I have to say the watermelon threw me off haha but it's probably there because the person who named this burger Christina lol probably like watermelon with their burger haha. The burger was on a nice seeded brioche bun with a 1/3 lb delicious juicy beef patty topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and the crowning topper BACON a generous amount with nice slices and crispy too! The burger was bursting with flavor and for some reason beef, cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms ALWAYS go well together....food is awesome haha. The fries weren't too bad! They were lightly seasoned with Cajun seasoning and it was nice and hot and they were shoe string fries which I appreciate a lot! With that being said I have three gripes about things I saw while waiting. 1. One of the servers was gonna do some work while waiting for guests and or food to come out. This server dropped their towel on the floor and picked it up....then started wiping down utensils with it and putting them away for use on the counter. 2. The same server brought out food for the guests and before serving them brought the food to the counter and used his barehand to "fluff" the food meaning to make it a little more presentable by spreading out the ingredients on it just a tad that way it looked nicer and evened out instead of it all in the center. 3. Another server who came out to do some work while waiting for food or guests brought more utensils to wipe down and set up for guests to use. The server dropped a utensil on the floor and picked it back up wiped it off and put it back with the clean ones and continued to wrap it. Now a few things here about it gross lol and also maybe instead of doing those things take it to the utensil back and have it washed again. Use a different towel when you drop the one you're gonna use to wipe the utensils with and maybe use gloves to set the food up for presentation next time. All these things can be fixed by having them train a little better in my opinion a guest doesn't need to blast the workers and call them nasty names and or say things that aren't necessary because we make mistakes. So instead of doing those things just politely tell the management, "hey i saw something's regarding cleanliness with y“
“Went to Sam's for the first time today... all I can say is yum! Food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent, very friendly! Love how they cook the kebabs over charcoal out front. Restaurant was clean which is always good sign! Will definitely be back!“
“A delicious diner in the valley. It’s one of the better diners in the area which is already full of great and historic diners. It feels like you are eating in someone’s home. I would classify this place as a classic country style diner. The sort of place where locals lineup to have their daily meal and there is always a revolving board of specials. They have a fairly large menu with a ton of options on it and service is very fast. Our waiter was also really polite and we were checked in on many times by many different employees. They have a small parking lot attached to the front of the restaurant, otherwise it will be free street parking in the neighborhood behind.As mentioned, the menu is pretty large so it took me a minute to decide which dish I wanted to order. I ended up choosing the Eggs Alla Fisdale because Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast dish. This one is unique because they use a cheddar cheese sauce, which basically tasted like a cheesy hollandaise. It was honestly delicious and really made the meal. The eggs were cooked perfectly and I loved it. We also split a Banana Pudding for dessert and it was good but nothing special. We ordered some Caramel Lattes to begin our meal, and they were very tasty and strong. I would recommend them.Overall a delicious diner with fair pricing and free parking. I would recommend to anyone searching for a great breakfast option in the valley.Parking: small free parking lot in front“
“We had our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner here last week and it was truly wonderful. The food was fantastic, brilliantly served, more than ample. The atmosphere was gorgeous, filled with flowers not billed to us. Marietta, the co-owner, was totally easy to work with, more than fullfilled our expectations. I enthusiastically recommend this restaurant for a superb dinner, lunch, or special event.5 stars all around.“
“I wanted to try the chicken Kabob wrap, but unfortunately they had ran out. I did try the chicken breast wrap and OMG it was a long wrap. I'm not complaining it looked so good & the taste matched the appearance as well. The wrap was very delicious along with a sauce that they give you. I forgot to take a pic, but next time I'll for sure post one. As for the service the men working there were very nice & attentive. If you're hesitant to stop this is your sign to give it a try!“
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“I really Love the lamb chops, dolmas and rice meatball soup. I didn’t take pictures, I was so busy eating my food. My kids loved the chicken kebab. Service is great. As a Latina I feel a little shy when I’m trying different food but they are very nice people and food is delicious.“
“Place feels very chill. Love the outside patio on a warm day. Their food is delicious too. I live right across from them and have only been there twice since it's a bit too pricey for me but it is very good. Their coffee is delicious. Thank you to the young lady taking the orders for suggesting the Chipotle sandwich (so yummy).“
“My favorite thing here is the sopa de res, it's pure comfort food. It comes with 2 tortillas and a small side of rice, I also usually ask for a small side of curtido. I'm not that familiar with Salvadoran food, so I was thinking Mexican tortillas the first time I ordered, but it's the soft, thick, handmade Salvadoran corn tortillas. So yummy. Enough for two people (or one very hungry person like me). It's not cheap (I think around $15) but totally worth it. The pupusas are also tasty. It takes about 15-20 minutes to prep the food, so you might want to call it in ahead of time if you are in a hurry. $1 extra charge if you use a credit card. Employees are masked. They sell gallinas rellenas and tamales de pollo for Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I went last week, the hours on their door were 9am to 7:30pm every day. The people who work there are really nice. I don't know how much English they speak. I show up speaking bad Spanish and they roll with it.“
“The menudo it's self was really good. I wish they will include hominy but I do get it that they serve it in the authentic form. The only reason I gave it a 4 stars it's because prices are not display- I order menudo to go but I wanted a small plate. They charge me $17 for a container and I was so shocked because I was looking for a small size. It was so awkward! I think sizes and prices should be update it!“
“First time visiting this place. Lots of wonderful people that were there during our visit. The staff was incredible and beyond nice. They had no problem going around and making sure every glass was full of fresh coffee. They would ask from time to time if everything was ok and if we needed anything. They made us feel like family. It has been awhile since I have gotten such wonderful service. Food was delicious!!! A hidden gem in my book.Dietary restrictions: They do offer sugar free options like sweeteners and pancake syrup.Parking: They offer handicap parking“