Yagul Cafe

All I can say is Yummy! I just returned from Mexico City, where I ate some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. I was still craving Mexican food when I got home to Santa Monica And so I went to this restaurant for breakfast for Huevos Rancheros. It was excellent. This will become a weekly breakfast spot for me. I’m also anxious to try their lunch menu.

Although I didn’t eat here I wish I did, the menu had extensive Oaxacan cuisine. I bought two drinks: Go Green! And the Hibiscus 🌺. The Go green was perfect, I loved the kick of ginger and the Hibiscus was so refreshing. The service was lovely, super friendly. I hope next time I’m in LA I come back 💗

Lovely authentic Mexican breakfast food. It’s so authentic we needed to ask them to explain things we thought we already knew, just to better understand. The taste is amazing. The staff is all sweet and kind, from the woman who took our order to the young men doing the cooking and delivery. The vibe is relaxed. And the price for the amount is more than fair for Santa Monica. Some things are a little on the high end like other restaurants around here, likely keeping us from making this a regular visit, but the quantity and quality of food put it above other breakfast places in the area. The only down side is the extractor fan at the entrance and the really loud blenders that make it not as relaxing as it could be. The elderly lady next to us had the breakfast burrito, which looked (and she said) was delicious. We had Huevos Rancheros and Eliseo’s Scramble, both delicious and filling.excellent coffee and juice options, including hot juices.

Unfortunately, quite a disappointing experience. We came here given the wonderful reviews, but the food and the café didn't really meet our expectations. Food is a bit pricey for the portions, and the café doesn't really leave you with an authentic feeling. The inside is quite weird and doesn't really reflect the culture it wants to represent, it's a bunch of random stuff hanged on the walls, random drawings, fake plants, etc. The smoothie was very good though. Honestly I wouldn't come back, and I would skip it if visiting LA. I think there are definitely better options for Oaxacan food in the city. Chilaquiles Al Campo: 3/5. They were ok. Taco Combo (shrimp option): 3/5. Again, they were ok. Smoothie: 5/5. Very good.

Amazingly delicious Mexican food! Everything we tried had something in its flavor that is better than what you'd expect it to be. I recommend the breakfast quesadilla, memelitas with steak, and the rocky Santa Monica shake! So good, will be back next time I'm in town! Service was also excellent and people were attentive and caring. Especially loved seeing the healthy twist on some Mexican classics. This place deserves way more hype! Yes, prices are higher than most Mexican food places due to the area but you at least get the quality in the food and service. I would still recommend coming here.