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Anepalco's Cafe
Welcome to Anepalco's Cafe. We are a Mexican-French Fussion Restaurant. We offer you a great variety in our menu. From our Signature Dish The Chilaquiles, to French-Style Omelettes and Lunch Crepes for brunch, to Serrano Beurre Blanc Tilapia, Costillas al Vino Rojo, or Cielo, Mer y Terre for dinner. Come to Anepalco's Cafe and enjoy of an unforgettable dining experience.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(24)
- good for groups(14)
- great for lunch(13)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- neighborhood gem(12)
- great for brunch(11)
Anepalco's Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special food for a special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"All three of us enjoyed our recent Mothers Day visit to Anepalco's Cafe. The food was delicious, different, and the presentation was lovely. The atmosphere was vibrant and the staff were all very attentive. We will be back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Anepalcos on Mother's Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed our day at Anepalco's very much. The only complaint was that they did not serve the dishes they known for, i.e. chilaquiles. What I mean is that they have a separate lunch and dinner menu. I've been to Anepalco's many times and I really wanted to have the chilaquiles but felt a little blind-sided because of the menu change. If I would've known this, I would have made my reservation for earlier in the day. I know chilaquiles are a breakfast/lunch item, but I'm a loyal paying customer and I expect certain "staple" items to be available all day long."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very creative menu options. Food is prepared well and consistent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food, Not So Great Service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation for a party of 8. When I arrived the inside dining area was empty and I thought we were going to be seated immediately but the hostess still made my party wait 10 minutes before seating us. Our food took more than 30 minutes to arrive at our table. The other tables around who arrived after got their food before us. I am a patient person and I can totally understand having to wait for service when a place is packed but it wasn't busy at all.
The food is great. Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros, and Huevos divorciados are what I recommend. The sauces makes you want more and the portions are just right.
After my bad experience with the service here I will just go back to the original location for my Anepalco's fix."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The chef is not afraid to try innovative sauces in his offerings and if you like yours somewhat spicy, you're in! We will go back. We did have a notable bottle of wine for $40.00 which was impressive."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First visit on recommendation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First visit on recommendation of daughter. Enjoyed the food. Service generally good, but time for food seemed a little longer than expected. Great flavors, using many different types of chiles and spices. This isn't your usual Mexican food! The Shrimp appetizer was great, as was the Tuna appetizer. I had the scallops, which were perfectly cooked. Caesar Salad presentation is really nice, with each leaf of lettuce layered on top of the other with dressing between the layers. The Santo Tomas Savignon Blanc paired well with most of the items.
I will definitely be back, as there are more things I want to try!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We felt they were TOO RIGID
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We felt they were TOO RIGID on menu and not flexible at all..Seems like not interested at all to listen to us.."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at this location. Love the food and service. They sat us down right away."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was different. Interesting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was different. Interesting having Mexican crepes!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the first time I dined at Anepalco's. The food was wonderful and the service was terrific. I will eat her again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just as good as the reviews say!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had seen Anapalco's pop up as the palce to try on every list...so we did! It was fantastic from the menu to the service. It was a great, affordable place for a group for Easter Brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely restaurant, nice ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have heard a lot about Anepalco. I tried it with a friend for lunch. The location on Chapman was very convenient. Food was good. Service was geat. I'll definitely go back."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant was recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend and family member. It is excellent!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 15 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
it was really just a so-so
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it was really just a so-so sort of experience from the food to the decor to the service. I would not go back"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
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Review 16 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday group
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our fist time and a special occaision. Our Guests all were excited about their food. Their were three food items lacking. The Huerache was bland but the shrimp on it was tasty. The Beet salad came out missing the ricotta cheese and had to be brought out. It was bland. The recommended drinks of the night were the Guava Mimosas and they were sent back because they were bland. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was wonderful. The music was very fun and energetic but didn't match the theme of the restaurant. It was fun mixture of rock and pop. The theme would have been matching if it was top Latin tunes like Gypsy Kings."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was FANTASTIC! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was FANTASTIC! Great Mexican Cuisine! I wish I would h e known about this restaurant before. I will surely be going back!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, lousy atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was GREAT -- but, the restaurant ambiance was a huge disappointment. It felt like a high-end Denny's. We kept saying: it would be a great find if you were staying at the motel, which the restaurant is connected to."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great FOOD
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent, would highly recommended. If you want to try something different this is the place to go. Also the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very relaxing and the seating was quite comfortable. In general and all around good time."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Anepalco's Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went on the recommendation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on the recommendation of a Facebook friend after seeing photos of their dinner one night. It was the first warm evening this year so we sat outside. Our Friday night reservation wasn't necessary as they weren't very busy. But the wait staff was friendly and fast. The food was excellent. We will definitely be back and try again for lunch, which also looks like a great menu."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Anepalco's Cafe
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate