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    Frida Kahlo shares wall space with a pink-legged chameleon and a saguaro the size of a doorway, which tells you a lot about this cheerful Mexican brunch spot in downtown Glendale. Weekend mornings fill with families and kids while the drinks arrive dressed up: horchata in a jar with a peanut dulce de leche rim, cafe de olla in mismatched earthenware. The pambazo, a football-sized sandwich dunked in guajillo chile, is not a thing you order by accident.

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    • Pambazo

      “The pambazo sandwich is the size of a football, with its bread dunked in bright red guajillo chile sauce and stuffed with chorizo and potatoes.”

      Phoenix New Times, 2026
    • Tecolota

      “The Tecolota features red or green chilaquiles folded into a sandwich and topped with crema, queso fresco, two eggs and a choice of meat.”

      Phoenix New Times, 2026
    • Tres leches French toast

      “There are staples, such as a croissant breakfast sandwich and a breakfast burrito, along with creative options including tres leches French toast and Gansito-inspired pancakes.”

      Phoenix New Times, 2026
    • Gansito-inspired pancakes

      “There are staples, such as a croissant breakfast sandwich and a breakfast burrito, along with creative options including tres leches French toast and Gansito-inspired pancakes.”

      Phoenix New Times, 2026

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    Address
    5713 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 7:30 AM

    • Monday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Tuesday Today 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Thursday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Friday 7:30 AM to 8 PM
    • Saturday 7:30 AM to 8 PM
    • Sunday 7:30 AM to 4 PM
    Phone
    (602) 806-1227
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