Former Leander restaurant re-establishes in Cedar Park

After serving as the namesake for Tony's Cafe in Leander, this time it was owner Tony Mejia's wife's turn to take the spotlight when he opened Gloria's Cafe on May 3 in Cedar Park.

The diner offers breakfast all day, and a combination of Mexican and American entrees—almost the same menu as his previous restaurant, Mejia said.

Mejia sold Tony's Cafe in 2008, but that does not mean his original client base forgot about his cooking.

"We already have people that have seen or heard of us that are coming back," Mejia said. "They've been really good to us."

The weekend breakfast crowd has been particularly strong so far, he said. Aside from his omelets, Mejia said the biggest seller during the week has been his breakfast special, which features eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and one of five entree options.

He also offers a "dinner for two" option that includes all meals, sides and drinks at one price. In 2013, Mejia said he hopes to expand his American breakfast and lunch options. He also plans on making soup a menu mainstay, Mejia said.

In the meantime, Mejia has relied mostly on word of mouth to attract customers to his Lakeline Boulevard location. The 2,600-square-foot site can host large gatherings, including private groups. It is just a matter of getting more people to the restaurant, Mejia said.

Despite increasing food costs, Mejia plans to keep prices the same this year. He said customers have come to value such consistency in Mejia's menu.

"I expect the same thing when I go out [to eat]," he said.

• 1201 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park
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