Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Restaurant & Catering Experience in Brea, CA
Established in 1978, Alicia's Catering has grown from a small family venture into a beloved culinary destination in Brea, California. Our roots trace back to Rudy's Mexicatessen, where our founder Alicia began her journey in the food industry. Over four decades later, we remain committed to delivering handcrafted meals that blend seasonal ingredients with time-honored family recipes. Our team, including Alicia's Catering three daughters, maintains rigorous standards for ingredient sourcing, kitchen hygiene, and service excellence. We take pride in creating memorable dining experiences through our restaurant, catering services, and specialty gift shop.Our dedication to local suppliers ensures fresh, quality-driven offerings across our menus. Beyond food, we strive to be a community cornerstone through charitable initiatives and event support. Alicia herself continues to shape our daily operations, ensuring every dish reflects her culinary vision. Our commitment extends to staff welfare, maintaining a workplace culture that values family and professional growth. Through consistent quality and community engagement, we've earned recognition as Orange County's premier catering and dining establishment.
Services
Restaurant
Catering
To-Go Orders
Gift Shop
Brunch Service
Lunch Menu
Grab & Go
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We've served Orange County with family recipes since 1978
- Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
- Award-winning catering for special events and corporate functions
- Unique gift shop with specialty food items and home decor
- Third-generation family leadership with culinary expertise
Services
Restaurant Dining
Experience our chef-crafted menus featuring seasonal ingredients and family recipes. Open Wednesday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Enjoy made-to-order meals in our welcoming dining room or outdoor patio. Our rotating daily specials showcase fresh, local produce and artisanal preparations.
Catering Services
Elevate your special events with our professional catering solutions. We offer customizable menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our team handles everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions with elegant presentation and exceptional service.
To-Go Orders
Convenient takeout options available Wednesday-Saturday. Choose from our full lunch menu, boxed meals, and specialty items. All meals come in eco-friendly, microwave-safe containers for easy reheating at home or the office.
Gift Shop
Discover unique food gifts and home decor in our seasonal boutique. Find specialty food items, kitchenware, and curated collectibles perfect for any occasion. Our gift wrapping services add the perfect finishing touch to your purchases.
Brunch Service
Join us Saturdays for our popular brunch featuring made-to-order omelets, crepes, and signature breakfast dishes. Our weekend brunch menu combines traditional favorites with creative twists, served with fresh-baked pastries and specialty coffee drinks.
People
Alicia
Founder
Alicia began her culinary career at her father's Mexicatessen before opening her first restaurant in 1978. She continues to oversee daily operations, menu development, and quality control while mentoring the next generation of chefs.
Desiree
Business Manager
As Alicia's Catering youngest daughter, Desiree now leads daily operations while maintaining the family's culinary traditions. She manages staff training, supply chain logistics, and community outreach programs for the business.
Questions
What are Alicia's operating hours?
We're open Wednesday-Saturday: Restaurant 7:00 AM-2:30 PM, Grab & Go 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Sundays-Tuesdays and major holidays.
Do you offer catering services?
Yes, we provide full-service catering for events of all sizes with customizable menus. Contact us for special occasion box lunches or large-scale events.
Is there a gift shop available?
Our seasonal gift shop offers specialty food items, home decor, and unique collectibles Wednesday-Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.
How can I place a to-go order?
Order online through our website or call ahead for pickup Wednesday-Saturday during Grab & Go hours. Most menu items are ready in 15-20 minutes.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Our menus include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-conscious options. Our staff can help modify dishes to accommodate specific dietary needs when possible.
Is there parking available?
Yes, we have a dedicated parking lot adjacent to our building on West Central Avenue for customer convenience.
Reviews (5)
Tiana H.
Jun 24, 2022
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Wow, this place is great! Wish I had come here sooner. We stopped by for lunch, I had a cobb salad and husb had a hi-riser sandwich. Both came with fruit, an oatmeal cookie and a brownie. My salad also came with a freshly baked seasoned bread roll. All of it was fresh tasting and excellent! I like the patio area and the gift shop is adorable. Service was very friendly too. There were a lot of tempting to-go food items to take home as well (sausage rolls, cakes, ready meals). I can understand why this spot was busy on a Friday afternoon! Will definitely return.
Cheryl M.
Jun 24, 2022
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Love this place! Have been a patron fir many years. Great selection of yummy meals! Awesome gift shop! Alicia herself is talented and amazingly compassionate! My 4 year old grandson was having a meltdown during our recent visit. Alicia came to our table, sat down next to chat with him. Within minutes he settled down. What a kind gesture! Can't say enough good things about Alicia's
Janice C.
Jun 22, 2022
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PERFECT customer service and food. I ordered 70 catered lunch boxes from Alicia's. They treated me as if I was their most valued customer. (And really I'm just a regular person.) The attention to detail was fantastic. I requested a few changes to the contents of the boxes and those requests were honored. They even offered to create and apply a custom sticker to decorate the lunch boxes. Most important of all, the food was outstanding; my foodie guests raved about how excellent it was.
Sean C.
Jun 04, 2022
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Love this place! Family-owned, and very delicious food. Plus, they have refrigerated/frozen meals to-go. It's a hidden, locals favorite. It's definitely worth a try.
Trisha G.
Apr 07, 2022
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The food is alway great. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I have been stopping on for more tha. 10 years
