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La Sierra Cafe, your go-to Breakfast Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant in National City, CA! Located at 306 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950, we're dedicated to serving up delicious breakfast and lunch options that will satisfy your cravings. From fluffy pancakes to savory omelets, and from tacos to burritos, our menu is filled with flavorful dishes that blend traditional Mexican flavors with modern twists. At La Sierra Cafe, we're passionate about providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and leaves feeling full and happy. Whether you're in the mood for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a leisurely lunch with friends, our cozy and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting. As a local favorite in National City, we're proud to be a part of the community and look forward to serving you! Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself.

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Rachel Rose Mercantile
Rachel Rose Mercantile -Google user
4 months ago
My Dad and I visited Sunday morning. He used to bring me here when I was a little girl. I’m 60 now and he 83. The service was great. The food so tasty . Told my Dad, I can tell they cook with good oil....Read More
Hugo Sanchez
Hugo Sanchez -Google user
2 years ago
Cony is an institution in National City. The service at the place is friendly, kind and very patience, my wife and I loved getting to meet Grace she did an awesome job as it waitress, had evening ready and ordered very fast for...Read More
Rafael Zavala
Rafael Zavala -Google user
3 years ago
Very delicious birria, cafe de hoya, and the dining room clean and decorated and for the alcoholic yes they sell beer More
Rafael Zavala
Rafael Zavala -Google user
3 years ago
Very delicious birria, cafe de hoya, and the dining room clean and decorated and for the alcoholic yes they sell beer Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $30–50
Jacki Perez
Jacki Perez -Google user
a year ago
Gross!!! No flavor at all. Shredded beef tacos hardly any beef. Beef is like its been soaking in water or left over from the nights before. $50.84 and we barley ate 20% of the food. Basily just came to get dog food for the day. Service Dine...Read More
Sergio Lopez cortez
Sergio Lopez cortez -Google user
4 years ago
The menudo is the best in San diego in taste portion size in customer service the food is just like your mom's cooking won be disappointed i recommend any to check this place out won't be disappointed
Jesus
Jesus -Google user
9 months ago
Wow!!! This is such an amazing place to get menudo, also the workers are such a blessing making you not only feel welcome but feel like family. I would definitely stop by again. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Menudo Blanco Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking...Read More
Martha Guerrero
Martha Guerrero -Google user
9 months ago
The food is not as good anymore Today, my menudo had a weird smell, and I didn't even finish it. My sister said no cheese on her food, and they still put cheese, and we asked for several items on the menu, and they said...Read More
Jose Contreras
Jose Contreras -Google user
5 months ago
You know the food is authentic when all you see are brown faces for breakfast. Their specialty is Menudo but you can order from their menu too. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Huevos Con Chorizo, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Chiles Y Zanahorias...Read More
Rafael Buelna (Rafael)
Rafael Buelna (Rafael) -Google user
2 years ago
We visited Sierra Cafe on Memorial Day, 2022. My wife and I were looking for breakfast at a restaurant with outside dinning. We found that place at La Sierra Cafe. The food was fresh and tasty. We ordered huevos a la mexicana for me and...Read More
Gabe Gomez
Gabe Gomez -Google user
5 years ago
Stop looking any further. This is the best spot for authentic Menudo. Beware when you ask for Pata, you’ll get an amazing Pata. … More
Mario Jaimes
Mario Jaimes -Google user
6 years ago
My favorite place for menudo. Great customer service.
Rafael Buelna (Rafael)
Rafael Buelna (Rafael) -Google user
2 years ago
We visited Sierra Cafe on Memorial Day, 2022. My wife and I were looking for breakfast at a restaurant with outside dinning. We found that place at La Sierra Cafe. The food was fresh and tasty. We ordered huevos a la mexicana for me and...Read More
Gabe Gomez
Gabe Gomez -Google user
5 years ago
Stop looking any further. This is the best spot for authentic Menudo. Beware when you ask for Pata, you’ll get an amazing Pata. All of their other dishes are really good as well.
Luis Murillo
Luis Murillo -Google user
3 months ago
Worst Menudo in San Diego hands down. It stinks and tastes bland. I don't get the hype. If you guys like it here you will love Don Vicente. Never going back. Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 1
Maggie Badaraco
Maggie Badaraco -Google user
5 months ago
Another mom &pop shop gem! Cash only. ATM on-site. Wait time: 8 mins. Food: delicious, favorable, not salty, not greasy, not heavy. White corn torillas are served. 3 different sizes: kids, medium, and large. Enjoy. 🙏 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Menudo Rojo
rr gamiz
rr gamiz -Google user
a month ago
sierra cafe is great on menudo. I'm not too impressed with the other plates. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3
Priscilla Damaso-Kuhlman
Priscilla Damaso-Kuhlman -Google user
6 months ago
When I go eat at this place I only order their menudo because it is delicious!! The service is good and the waiters are friendly. More
Fernando Robles
Fernando Robles -Google user
6 months ago
La Sierra Cafe started out as a menudo small tiny Cafe many years ago. It serves one of the best home made menudo on this side of the hemisphere bar non. I tasted menudo in hundreds of restaurants but this is off the wall. ...Read More
Sergio Alvarez
Sergio Alvarez -Google user
2 months ago
Very good menudo! A bit pricy! Service Dine in… More
Benjamin Vargas
Benjamin Vargas -Google user
4 months ago
The most tender menudo i can get my hands on in this area. Service Take … More
Gregg Fajardo
Gregg Fajardo -Google user
2 months ago
Yeah Definitely The Best Menudo In Town. I Actually Liked How The Chef Stopped Me And Asked Why I Haven't Been In Lately. Oh Yeah If You Want Some Caldo Or Carne Asada Yup They Make It All. Yup They Treated Me Like Family And...Read More
Miguel Morales
Miguel Morales -Google user
6 months ago
The cashier has attitude They forgot to add tortillas to my order . After a call they tried to make it look like I was my fault I will never go back More
Priscilla Damaso-Kuhlman
Priscilla Damaso-Kuhlman -Google user
6 months ago
When I go eat at this place I only order their menudo because it is delicious!! The service is good and the waiters are friendly. Service Dine in Meal type Brunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Fernando Robles
Fernando Robles -Google user
6 months ago
La Sierra Cafe started out as a menudo small tiny Cafe many years ago. It serves one of the best home made menudo on this side of the hemisphere bar non. I tasted menudo in hundreds of restaurants but this is off the wall. ...Read More
Sergio Alvarez
Sergio Alvarez -Google user
2 months ago
Very good menudo! A bit pricy! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Menudo Blanco, Menudo Con Pata
Benjamin Vargas
Benjamin Vargas -Google user
4 months ago
The most tender menudo i can get my hands on in this area. Service Take out Meal type Breakfast Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Menudo Rojo
Gregg Fajardo
Gregg Fajardo -Google user
2 months ago
Yeah Definitely The Best Menudo In Town. I Actually Liked How The Chef Stopped Me And Asked Why I Haven't Been In Lately. Oh Yeah If You Want Some Caldo Or Carne Asada Yup They Make It All. Yup They Treated Me Like Family And...Read More
Miguel Morales
Miguel Morales -Google user
6 months ago
The cashier has attitude They forgot to add tortillas to my order . After a call they tried to make it look like I was my fault I will never go back Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

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