Esmeralda's Cafe

A true gem. This is my partner and I's go to since we moved to the area early this year. I've tried chilaquiles at multiple restaurants and am always disappointed. This place does them perfectly!! I crave them all the time. Dulce de Leche pancakes are to die for. Fluffy, warm, soft. I take my family here every time they visit and have them try the pancakes and chilaquiles. Presentation is beautiful, taste is authentic - they make everything from scratch, squeeze the oranges, legit spicy salsas, etc. Clean, fast service. Owners are so nice.

I live right by here! I noticed it awhile ago but never stepped inside until my friend wanted to go for breakfast and wanted to try it. She had huevos rancheros and I had chorizo eggs Benedict with a side of bacon, it was delicious and so satisfying! We cannot wait to come back!

I got the carne asada plate, I thought it would be just a piece of meat but it was neat with tomatoes, onion and jalapenos. It was really good. And their cinnamon roll was Soo delicious

A friend and I decided to go for Saturday morning breakfast, and I have been meaning to try this spot for awhile. It's a quarter mile, basically walking distance from me. It's tucked away in a 4-business strip mall on Madison Ave near Manzanita. There is additional parking and an entrance in the rear which was very convenient. It was around 11 am, and the restaurant was pretty busy. The decor is simple and uncluttered, and the vibe very relaxed. I saw a lot of families with children, so it's very family-friendly. Our server was very personable and polite. I always like to ask for recommendations or what they would choose from the menu. She got us started with drinks. They have a nice selection of flavored mimosas, which I wasn't expecting. I started with a mango mimosa, which was delicio

Love having breakfast here. I have been to many different breakfast spots in Sacramento, but nothing compares to Esmeralda’s Cafe. Very delicious breakfast and the customer service is excellent. Everyone is always welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend coming here for breakfast.