Anepalco

I went back to this original location this week with mom. We were on a small time crunch but the restaurant was not busy. Mom and I ordered the only two omelets and coffee. The coffee was just brewed and we waited patiently. The food came in hot in decorative large plate. The masterpiece was beautiful. Mom ordered the vegie omelet and I can see that the mushrooms were looking thick and the Oaxaca cheese seem yummy. Mom loved it. I ordered the Nortena Omelet. OH, snap! That was one of the best omelets I've had in a minute. It was not the typical breakfast. The short rib barbacoa was bomb. The texture of the meat was spicy where the meat melted on your lengua. YUM. The salad had a little sweetness. Not what I expected but good. The sourdough slices of bread were toasted just right to scoop up the egg with bbq. We will go back. note; I miss the artwork on the white walls...

The food lacked taste. The chips were thick and burnt. The tacos, we were told, came with rice and beans. They didn't and when we pointed it out we were told "oh maybe we don't do that anymore". They were not offered. Also, the carne asada was ordered medium well and came medium raw. It was just a bad experience all around. To sum it up, I was disappointed we spent the time and money. I guess I am not a Modern Mexican fan. I prefer old school Mexican ‍ Don't waste your money because it is also on the $pendy side.

Everything from beginning to end was incredibly delicious. The service was quick and ambience was very family oriented. The app trio was wonderful, from the fresh crunchy salted blue corn tortilla chips, to the fresh ceviches as well the additional pineapples tomato's and jalepenos added to the guac. The main filet mignon and lobster enchilada was unlike anything we've ever experienced. Truly a rare find to be able to have both these proteins served together, which was complimented extremely well with both red and green sauce. As this place is attached to a hotel, it seems like a hidden gem that has been around and only truly known to the locals. Def recommend if you're ever in the area!

3.5I asked my friend and colleague who was visiting from Tokyo what he wanted to eat and he said Mexican food, and this was near his hotel so it worked out great. I realize that I've been here, but 10 years ago. Here's my updated review. Ambiance: We sat outside since the weather was warm. The tables and chairs seemed pretty basic, especially for the price of the food. Server: super cool, easy going, even with a language barrier and lots of questions. He was the only server for the outside area and there were 5 tables, and he didn't skip a beat. Food:- 4/5 I ordered the guacamole appetizer to share. Taste was excellent, but kinda a small serving for the price. The Serrano peppers, pineapple and cilantro weren't mixed in, so you could adjust the volume / level to your taste. The avocados were nice and creamy and the Serrano slices were just the right thickness. Served with 6 crisp tostadas to break up, they held up without crumbling so that was great. - 3/5 wagyu ribeye tacos. The amount of meat to tortilla / beans, etc. was pretty unsatisfying. It felt more like a bean taco with meat in it. The Wagyu was tender but lots of the pieces had large chunks of fat - I felt they could've portioned the fat / meat better. Tortillas were soft with a nice bite and held up well picking up. My buddy had the enchilada Rojas and was sweating profusely from the spice. I think it's because he's got a Japanese flavor palette. He did say this was the best Mexican food he's had in the US, so kudos for that. Overall, good spot, but not amazing to me. The modern take is great, it's just a bit underwhelming.

I've been a fan of Anepalco's for a long time. See my review in 2013. Their Chilaquiles is one of my favorite savory brunch dishes of all time. It's truly that outstanding. Check it out if you want to try their crispy chips topped with egg and their signature red sauce with cotija. You could even have it topped with meat if you are feeling fancy; however, I usually opt for it as is.Since my original review, this location has rebranded quite a bit. Back in the day, I went here for brunch and coffee. Now they have upscale Mexican food for breakfast and dinner. For dinner I love their app trio, which has ceviche, street corn, and guac. As for entries - you really can't go wrong, but I do love their mole enchiladas and their tacos. Ambiance is fancy and service is friendly; however, they can be busy and less overwhelmed at peak hours. The food is why I come. To summate: I highly recommend their chilaquiles at brunch. Their dinners are worth checking out as well!

Food was extraordinary. Atmosphere was nice even though the location was a little hidden. Service felt personal and consistent.Overall 4.5 stars but I'll round up!

I've eaten here quite a few times over the years because it's close to my work. I have to say that the quality of the food has really gone down. Portion size has also gone down. The dinners are over priced for what you get. Fine dining prices without fine dining taste. Lunch is more reasonable price wise, but the taste is lacking still. I use to really enjoy the food here. I think others have noticed as well, as it is hardly ever crowded anymore. Service is still friendly and the ambience is bright and welcoming. Too bad.

We had a wonderful dinner here, it was near the hotel we were staying at, we decided to go so we didn't have to drive anywhere in an area we were not familiar with. we were not disappointed, the staff were attentive. the atmosphere was great. I definitely ate too much, but it was worth it. I had the braised short rib dish, it was like comfort food.

I try not to come off the top rope with restaurant reviews but this place was just not good. I came in with a group of 5 and not a single one of us would go back. I get the whole modern Mexican vibe but it missed the mark. First when you walk in, there was a very bad smell. I'm guessing it was coming from the hotel bathrooms sitting right next door to the indoor entrance. Secondly, I ordered the carne asada medium rare and it was like chewing bark. I could not chew the meat and had to cut it in very small pieces just to get it down. I left half of it on the plate. Another of my group ordered the octopus and half the plate was cold and the other half warm. Service was very slow but I think it's because they were short staffed. I only saw two people working all night. The appetizers were ok so we honestly should've stopped there. I expected way more but things fell short.

The evening tacos menu is beyond incredible! Every single time I bite into a mushroom taco, I fall in love over again.. of course I ordered the Español belico and wagyus tacos as well