Welcome to El Ruby Cafe
"El Ruby Cafe, a Mexican eatery located in Glendale, CA, embodies a commitment to quality and sustainability. Offering a diverse menu with popular items like Chicken in Mole and Albondigas, El Ruby Cafe prides itself on its vegetarian options and use of plastic-free packaging. The casual atmosphere and friendly service make it a great spot for breakfast or lunch, with options for catering and private dining available. The flavors and authenticity of the dishes at El Ruby Cafe truly showcase the essence of Mexican cuisine, leaving a lasting impression on diners."
- 4106 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA 912044106 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA 91204 Hotline: (818) 247-7542
Located in Glendale, California, El Ruby Cafe is a hidden gem for those craving authentic Mexican home-cooked meals. With a menu filled with delicious options like Chicken in Mole, Albondigas, and Steak Torta, this cafe embraces traditional flavors that make you feel like you're dining at your Grandma's house.
Customers rave about the homemade food, praising the Fresh chips and salsa, enchiladas, and cactus plates. The friendly and attentive staff make dining at El Ruby Cafe a delightful experience, with excellent service and a welcoming ambiance.
Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a place to gather with friends for dinner, El Ruby Cafe offers a variety of options to suit your appetite. With many vegetarian choices available, this cafe caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences.
Don't miss out on the must-try dishes like Menudo, pozole, and birria de Chivo, which are packed with flavor and authenticity. And with options for delivery, takeout, reservations, and catering, El Ruby Cafe makes it convenient to enjoy their delectable offerings.
For a taste of true Mexican cuisine that's reminiscent of home-cooked meals, El Ruby Cafe is the place to be. So, if you're in the Glendale area, be sure to stop by this charming cafe for a dining experience that will leave you coming back for more.

Went here on Sunday night for dinner! Fresh chips and salsa, enchilada plate was awesome! Wife got cactus plate! This place serves great homemade food with great prices! Worth checking out!

For me the Menudo was delicious But it doesn't come with grano. You must ask for hominy. My partner ordered pozole, she said the broth was too thick. I agree, it was delicious but to thick. It was a busy Sunday morning so, service was a bit off. But I would comeback and try the rest of the menu. Nestled in a small shopping center in Burbank.

This place makes you feel like you are eating at your Grandma's house. The food is delicious. I have yet to eat anything bad here. You will be not be disappointed. The service is wonderful and they are thorough even with pick up orders. The ambiance is very welcoming plus there are plenty of TV's where you can watch soccer games!

If you truly like Mexican home cooked meals, this is the place to be. We ate here on Saturday and came back with the whole family on Sunday.

Absolutely love the food and service received here, a hidden gem in the area worth eating at

I've been searching and searching for a good really authentic Mexican restaurant in the Glendale area since I come out here a lot. I was looking for not only authentic but good tasting like my mom's food. This place is soooo good. The rice is the best, the beans are also very tasty. I had birria de Chivo. It was amazing. They gave me salsa Rojas and verde. Delicious. I ate the whole thing. Their coffee is real cafe de olla. Taste so good. Cinnamony. This will be my spot. It took me kissing a lot of froggy restaurants to find this gem. The service is good too. The people are so nice and treat you like family.

This is a little gem hidden in a small shopping center at the edge of Glendale . Had the huevos rancheros and they were awesome . We came on a Sunday morning and they were getting busy. Staff was friendly and attentive. Gotta give props to the crunchy tacos combo (just like Mom's, very crunchy and slightly greasy). The rice is tasty and fluffy. The refried beans are creamy and on point flavor wise. The Horchata and cafe de jolla super tasty. Come and get it!!!

Wow...Tucked in a small, strip mall next to Vons, we found this gem or a restaurant. I always see it when I park when I go to Vons or the Dollar Store, but never stopped in to try it. I realized I have been wasting time and money on other Mexican restaurants... El Ruby is great on all levels. Great Service. Great Value. Menu with many offerings. Free chips and salsa! Pictures are one thing but the taste is phenomenal! I got the carnitas wet burrito and my wife got the taco platter. With a side of radish, deep fried jalapeños and lemon wedges...You couldn't ask for anything more! Even beer for $3.99 a bottle! If there is anything about my visit that I was not fond of was the taste of the refried beans. Maybe it was just me, but they didn't taste like traditional beans cooked in lard. They reminded me of vegetarian beans. Not to say that it is a bad thing, just not my cup of tea. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Bathrooms 8/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Value 10/10 Will I Return? Si, Si

I'm so glad I found this place on yelp! Was craving chilaquiles verdes so headed over after placing an order online. Pickup was super easy and the people working there were very friendly! If u have the time it seems like a very nice place to dine in at, their menu options are really good! Chilaquiles are usually hit or miss but this place was amazing! Beans were so good, rice was so good, Egg was cooked perfectly runny, and chilaquiles were yummy! I do wish that the chips were a little more crunchier but that's what I get for ordering ahead of time. I also feel like there was some sort of flavoring lacking but u couldn't figure out what it was, maybe spice?? Regardless I would try it again!