This week’s obsession….
I think everyone has a craving for a certain food or dish they love when returning home from traveling. For me it’s Mexican – you just can’t get good Mexican food in most places, except for Mexico, of course. The day after I got home from my two week sojourn in The Netherlands, I was ready for some hearty Mexican fare and I knew just the place. Anepalco’s Cafe is no secret to Orange County foodies and I felt like one of the last to experience their unique Euro-Mexican cuisine. Don’t jump to hasty conclusions, Anita of Mad Hungry Woman and I talked at length with the owner Danny about his vision for Anepalco’s. Danny decided to combine his French fine dining restaurant experience with the foods of his homeland, Acapulco, Mexico. If you’re in search of the biggest burrito or enchiladas swathed with “Mexican” blend cheese served with rice and beans – you won’t find it here.
But you WILL find deftly prepared light, fluffy dessert and savory crepes and some of the best Chilaquiles this side of Mexico. Layers and layers of thin tortillas with a deeply flavorful smoky achiote chile sauce and real Cotija cheese. My craving was fully satisfied… until maybe next week 🙂
Pictured below are the Savory Crepes, Poblana Omelette, Anepalco’s Pork Sandwich, and a Fraises et Créme crepe.
ANEPALCO’S CAFÉ
(714)771-2333
415 S. Main St
Orange, CA 92868
You literally read my mind…I was just telling Mike that I’ve been dying for Mexican! Looks like this was a great meal — the savory crepes stole my heart!
Not your run of the mill Mexican place it seems. I’d love to try it. Combining French and Mexican cuisine appears to be a great match since everything looks wonderful! 🙂
I LURVE real Mexican food and chilaquiles. I can’t blame you for needing a Mexican fix as soon as you were off the plane 🙂 The East coast definitely lacks in good Mexican… I’m jealous and miss living in LA for that reason, haha. Enjoy the good stuff 🙂
I’m loving this interesting French-Mexican fusion thing. It sounds wonderful and in it’s own way, authentic.
WOW!!! When I go to Mexican restaurant I don’t know what to order so I tend to order burritos and tacos -that’s it. This is something new to me and they look super delicious! Too bad, i won’t find them in regular Mexican restaurant. It’s time to fly to OC!!! 😀
Foods served there look so good… looks like the cafe that I love to visit regularly…
Chilaquiles = one of my favs!
There is LIFE in Orange County ;-0 GREG
YUM! I love Mexican food…I could eat it each and every day. Seriously…love it to death! Thank you for sharing this, I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Sounds like pretty awesome food here, would love to try the savory crepes!
By the look at the food, French-Mexican restaurant looks like a great cuisine combo.
I love the spicy Mexican cuisine. Never thought would do well with the elegant French cuisine. Seems I was wrong 🙂
great photos Priscilla, nothing like having a good local place that serves up delicious Mexican style food;-)
Will have to try this place out…the photos of the dishes are quite scrumptious 🙂 Interesting background influences for this chef, something I must try…
another item I love is the huevos divorciados! really really good