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Anepalco Restaurant

Name: Anepalco Restaurant
Address: 3737 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, United States, 92868
Telephone: (714) 456-9642
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

485 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Anepalco is a modern Mexican restaurant located next to ALO Hotel in Orange, California. Our restaurant combines traditional Mexican ingredients with a modern twist. We focus on bringing flavors from all regions of Mexico to your palate. Come and try our famous chilaquiles, organic handmade tortillas, Huitlacoche Octopus tacos or al pastor tacos for lunch. Visit us for dinner where the menu gets sophisticated with a Agua Chile Negro, Chichilo Mole, Short Ribs Barbacoa with chochoyotes or Pork Belly Tacos. Treat yourself with a dessert like corn cake with nopal ice cream or an amazing Horchata Strawberry Cheesecake.

Anepalco have a great variety of Mexican wines from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, and specialize in tequila and mezcal craft cocktails. Come and join us for a great dining experience by Chef Daniel Godinez.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(714) 456-9642
Website
http://www.anepalco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Daniel Godinez
Catering
Tell us a few details of your occasion, and we can create an special menu for your event.
Private party contact
Amaryllis Lopez/Jose Cerrudo : (714) 456-9642

Location
3737 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
City Dr.
Parking details
Additional Parking Structure located in the back of the Ayres Hotel
Public transit
UCI Medical Center, ALOHotel, Disneyland, Angel's Stadium, Double Tree
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Margarita Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Come and enjoy of our handcrafted flavored Margaritas.
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Specials on Wines, Tap Beers and Well Cocktails and Appetizers. Tuesday-Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Bar Area Only.

Popular dishes

Guacamole
hass avocado, cherry tomatoes, serrano, red onion, cotija cheese, roasted pineapple
Ceviche
spanish octopus, shrimp, fish, cucumber, green grapes, lime, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, mint
Ahi Tuna Tostada
cucumber, chipotle ranch, red onion, sesame, puya salsa
Esquites
roasted corn, chile guero atole, chile aioli, lemon, cotija, cilantro
Aguachile Negro
sinaloa's shrimp, cucumbers, serrano, red onion, fennel
Calamari
al mojo de ajo, roasted red pepper salsa, spring onion
Salad
organic spring mix, citrus vinaigrette, manchego cheese

Tacos

All of our tacos are made with organic handmade tortillas

Spanish Octopus
huitlacoche, oaxaca cheese, corn, epazote
Asada
guacamole, cotija, hand-cut french fries, salsa de molcajete
Al Pastor
pork marinated in achiote, avocado salsa, cilantro, oaxaca, roasted pineapple
Fish
red snapper, white cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, chile de arbol aioli
Barbacoa
short rib, oaxaca, beans, salsa verde, onion, cilantro
Vegetarian
calabacitas, roasted corn, shimeji, queso fresco, sour cream, epazote

Brunch

Chilaquiles
eggs, cotija, cream, avocado, pico de gallo
Divorciados
green & red sauce, tortilla, ham, bacon, eggs, onion, avocado, cotija, cream, cilantro
Green Chilaquiles
eggs, tomatillo, pepitas, cotija, cream, avocado, pico de gallo
Rancheros
organic tortillas, beans, pico de gallo, fried egg, cotija
Nortena Omelette
short rib barbacoa, red onion, salsa milpera, oaxaca cheese, cotija
Veggie Omelette
egg whites, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, onion, oaxaca cheese
Perdidos
duck, bacon, potatoes, poached eggs, chipotle tomato sauce, pesto, cotija
Guava French Toast
cream cheese, coconut, nance syrup, strawberries, brioche
Horchata French Toast
rompope reduction, strawberries, cinnamon, brioche

Traditionals

Quesadilla
blue & yellow handmade tortilla, carne asada, mexican cheese, cilantro, chapulin sauce
Enchiladas
chicken tinga, queso oaxaqueño, coloradito, organic tortillas, queso fresco
Cuban Torta
pork, ham, chicken, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli, telera

What 485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Mexican
North Orange County
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Very noisy patio due to the close location to the medical center (emergency vehicles).
AK
AliK
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good setting and ambiance and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Happy Hour. Thursday was craft cocktail day, which ended up being this absolute delicious and pretty hibiscus drink. Food was delicious as always. Tried the sea bass this time (regular menu) and enjoyed it tremendously. Other appetizers were consistently good. Service was attentive and very friendly. We will be back!
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arta
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food service was helpful and friendly. Love it
S
Stace
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Had the octopus and filet mignon tacos. Both were tasty. Went during the week for lunch. Had plenty of seating. Very different vs Sunday Brunch. They offer Guava french toast for Sunday Brunch ...and it's the best french toast, hands down.
CF
ChrisF
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, but a bit loud with the music they were playing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here a few times for brunch. The food and service are great, atmosphere is really cute too. Would definitely recommend for more unique dishes, the Chilaquiles are yummy!
q
quitecontent
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff, even the bartender. The food selection was the same as any other mexican restaurant, but these put a much more modern twist and even had some not normal dishes. This isn't the everyday place with that serves everything with rice and beans. Loved the Barbacoa tacos and the Arrachera, Awesome twist to your everyday chilaquiles. The drinks were amazing as well. i had a Paloma and tasted better than any of the other versions I've ever had. Definitely will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place. Outstanding food and drinks every single time. The quality for the price cannot be beat. We stop in maybe 5-6x a year and it’s always consistent. The servers are attentive and the decor is really cute but not fussy. Highly recommend for a date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancé and I wanted to go to a cute place to grab a drink and toast to our anniversary, environment was uplifting and chill.
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Food
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had a nice patio seating area. Service was great. Had an excellent server who was very attentive. Even switched my drink when I didn’t like the drink I ordered. Changed my drink order right away with no hesitation. Came back a few times to check on our table if we needed anything. Food was great. Must have is the not a paella dish!
K
Kealoha
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend their red chilequiles (spelling?) but add carnitas!! Cocktails are outstanding!!
T
Trudy
Los Angeles
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Working lunch
J
Jolivo5
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. All their tacos are delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great chilaquiles!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience3
We had a 1:45PM reservation. I received a text at 11:50am that out table is ready. I called them and they told me they close at 2PM and the last order they take is about 1:45PM since the kitchen closes at 2PM!! Why on earth you make 1:45 reservations available if your kitchen closes at 2?
VA
VANGIE
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
The hostess was not nice and friendly I asked if I can seat where shady area , she said it’s reserved for big group which they never showed up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We had high hopes, but the enchilada sauce was so bitter I couldn’t even eat them, the hangar steak was just 4 small pieces of steak on top of a mountain of tortilla chips, and the desserts were overly sweet and tasted store bought. The waiter also forgot a few things, including just water (which was never refilled). It was disappointing, and we really wanted to love it.
TP
TeighlorP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the service was perfection and the chilaquiles were delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tacos, paella, and tequila!!!
AG
AngieG
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service, Great People, Food was delicious! Will definitely go back, highly recommended. We ate inside and music was not bad at all.
MF
MichaelF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Inside noise level is too much. Outside was better. Food was excellent. It would be nice if their full taco menu was available for the dinner hours. It's not. I would also like to be able to order their tacos ala carte. Not an option.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my boyfriend here to have breakfast for his birthday and we had such a great experience. The staff were super nice and did good recommendations. We love trying new food and this was a great choice for that
AT
AnthonyT
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience. Vicky Cortez was wonderful. And the food very delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great day
JV
JoseV
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for brunch. Great service and food as well. Highly recommended.
JB
JamieB
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation party
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was good and the service was just ok. I don’t see myself returning.
MB
MartyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a table of twelve outside for a business lunch and the food, service and atmosphere was great. My only issue would be if you sit inside the music is overbearing. Even outside it is loud.
SM
StevenM
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my work crew to celebrate and they all had a great dinner
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Engtech09
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was great and our server Cecilia was very attentive and friendly. One negative thing that threw us off was the receptionist didn't even bother to ask for kids menu when she knows I have my child with us. When we asked if they can help us have the outdoor heater be moved closer she said she will ask and never came back to us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch was amazing. Fun atmosphere, great food and drinks
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Steve
Los Angeles
256 reviews
vip
3.0
256 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
The food was reasonably good and the mexican wine was also good. But the music in the restaurant was too loud and the traffic noises (we chose to eat outside so we could carry on a conversation) detracted from the ambiance.
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Steve
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience1
The entire experience here was overshadowed by the volume of the recorded music being played. Maybe if we had been seated outside our meal would have been more enjoyable. I love loud music, just not when I'm eating and trying to converse.
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Young
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. Outdoor tables were great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A must try in Anaheim. I was initially deterred due to the location attached to a hotel, but I quickly changed my mind. The food is beautiful and is authentic modern Mexican. Drinks and food delicious and the staff gracious, helpful and lovely. We had our kids with us who aren’t adventurous eaters but they found food that worked for them and even tried some new things. A lovely menu and really nice experience for all of us who are in town for Disney. So close to parks and hotels, but so far away from both in concept.
DF
DavidFamily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful place! Food was excellent, the presentation was just lovely! The service was attentive. One of the best places I’ve eaten in a long while. Excellent.
GO
GracieO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great location to celebrate with loved ones. The ambiance is great and the service is always good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe! Amazing food! The fiesta drink is a must.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Anepalco Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 456-9642.

Anepalco Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3737 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
City Dr.
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Additional Parking Structure located in the back of the Ayres Hotel
Public transit
UCI Medical Center, ALOHotel, Disneyland, Angel's Stadium, Double Tree
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Daniel Godinez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.anepalco.com/
Phone number
(714) 456-9642
Catering
Tell us a few details of your occasion, and we can create an special menu for your event.
Private party contact
Amaryllis Lopez/Jose Cerrudo : (714) 456-9642

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Anepalco Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margarita Tuesday

Happy Hour

Chilaquiles

Enchiladas

Tacos Dorados

Appetizers

Guacamole

Ceviche

Ahi Tuna Tostada

Esquites

Aguachile Negro

Calamari

Salad

Tacos

Spanish Octopus

Asada

Al Pastor

Fish

Barbacoa

Vegetarian

Brunch

Chilaquiles

Divorciados

Green Chilaquiles

Rancheros

Nortena Omelette

Veggie Omelette

Perdidos

Guava French Toast

Horchata French Toast

Traditionals

Quesadilla

Enchiladas

Cuban Torta

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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