Sunday Menudo — A Taste of Home and Heritage, Country Family Cafe, Anaheim, Ca

Article by Robert Ornelas, Staff Journalist – IPA Magazine Travel

Country Family Cafe: A Place That Feels Like Home

From the moment my wife and I first walked into Country Family Cafe in Anaheim, California — my hometown — we knew we had found something more than food. This small, family owned restaurant is a place that remembers names, faces, and what comfort tastes like. It’s where Sunday traditions meet warm hospitality, and where the flavors remind me of my roots and the importance of community. Visit their website Country Family Cafe.

Roots in Yuma

My love for menudo comes from my roots in the Yuma, Arizona area, where family, community, and food are deeply tied together. For me, it isn’t just about the red broth; it’s the flour tortillas, the homemade flavor, and the comfort of gathering around a table. Those early memories shaped how I see food as connection and heritage.

Finding a Home Away From Home

For years, we drove past this restaurant without stopping. One Sunday, we finally wandered
in—and from that day on, it became our spot. They know our names now. They make us feel
at home. That kind of personal connection—where a small business remembers who you
are—is priceless.

Menudo in Yaqui/Yoeme Culture

The experience of menudo for my Yaqui (Yoeme Native) people has always been about
family and tradition. In our homes, menudo is the red style, served with flour tortillas. That’s
just how it’s always been — a quiet thread of culture woven into our Sundays.
Every time I’m in town, I make it a point to stop by this restaurant. It’s not just about the food;
it’s about the atmosphere — a place where my wife and I can slow down, connect, and reflect
on life. Supporting small, family owned businesses like this feels good. They’ve supported us
over the years, and we support them back.

My final thoughts are for those who are part of our S.O.G. Crew hip-hop movement, our extended family, and the readers of IPA Magazine Travel, I invite you to embrace local businesses like this when you
travel. Seek out the places that hold stories, flavors, and memories. When you do, you’re not