Amazing. My wife got the Verde Chicken Enchiladas and I got the #6 on the lunch special. (Cheese Enchilada, Bean Tostada and beef taco) having been stationed in Southern California while I was in the Navy gave me a sense of good Mexican food. This is the best Mexican food I've had since I got out 10 years ago. Great Enchilada sauce and my wife loved the Verde Chicken Enchiladas. The place was awesome. What a great setting next to a creek and tons of statues. I should have taken more pictures. The staff was great. Lemonade and sweet tea was great and the whole lunch was only 45 bucks with the tip. No Churro's but the do have flan. I was so full after lunch but next time I might get that first. read more

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This restaurant was featured on The Day Tripper Season 12 Episode 1. Flash forward to this year and on my 2026 List was to do an Episode of the Day Tripper. I decided to follow the exact same footsteps as they did in the Episode that Lampasas, TX was featured. I found myself at this charming, beautiful family owned restaurant. What an amazing find. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor area that reminds you of the outdoor areas of resorts in Mexico. The food is fresh, light, great value and absolutely Delicious! The service from the time I walked in to the time I left was top notch. Everyone was very friendly and I love how when a local came in, they were welcomed as family and if you were new to their establishment, they took the time to greet, welcome you, talk about their menu and gave you suggestions. I had a Mango Winerita (they can only serve beer and wine since they're close to a school and a church) which was super refreshing. The usual chips and salsa came to the table. The salsa had a nice flavor and just the right amount of heat... That your taste buds response to but than the heat goes away. The Queso was liquid gold... Smooth and cheesy... Perfect consistency that coats your chips but doesn't drip all over the place. I was treated to a different salsa that isn't normally brought to the table unless you asked for it. Woww!! Chunky with a nice roundness of smokey flavor, freshness and again the perfect touch of heat. The Jalapeno Fried Chips are beyond words... Thinly sliced, fried golden perfection with a Ranch Dipping Sauce to accommodate them. I couldn't stop eating them! So addictive. Than my main course... The Mexican Steak plate. Thinly sliced perfectly tender cooked meat with onions, peppers and tomatoes tossed all together. Rice and beans rounded off the plate perfectly. Everything was cooked right, everything was fresh and surprising light. The portions are generous and the prices are extremely reasonable. It was a perfect way to end my Day Trip in Lampasas. I look forward to going there again and exploring more of their menu. If you are from that area and have never been... Go support your local businesses! If you are driving through and on your way to Austin, stop there to fill your tummy... You will not be disappointed. Last but not least... It is an all CASH only restaurant. They do have an ATM inside. This restaurant is definitely worth another road trip! read more

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Good food, excellent service. Only reason for four stars is "cash only". Does not say that on the menu or anywhere in the building. Had to use the ATM with $3.50 charge. read more

Food and service were absolutely the best! Friendly staff and owner. Food was the best I have had in a long time! Salsa, fresh made chips and guacamole was so good! Good size portions.. don't miss going here ! read more

Some of the best TexMex I've ever eaten. Friendly staff, squeaky clean kitchen--I'll be back!

Yum Yum!! Watch out! Wait for your drink...that salsa is hot! Great flavors. Not just hot and fresh but delicious. Restaurant is really clean and the workers are very efficient and friendly. The owner was present and very nice! The restrooms were clean. read more

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures of food. Great deco. - Mexican Near Me - Lampasas, Texas

Y'all! Seriously! I didn't realize I had been eating so much mediocre Mexican food until we came here! The enchiladas were soooo good!! The chips and salsa were great, the ambience is nice, the service was on point and the charro beans, my measuring stick, were delicious. I had the Flag Plate (3 different fantastic enchiladas) and my wife had the Alfredo Plate and loved it! Anytime we come near here or hell I would drive from Georgetown for this food! Amazing. read more

Solid mexi food here ! We got the idea to come here from the day tripper. The water was pretty dried up outside , the food was delicious !! Beer was cold ! Chips were good ! I'm a stickler for steak tacos and steak quesadillas. My street tacos were legit ! Charro beans mmmmmmmmm. The salsa they give you with the chips is SPICY! The green salsa with the street tacos hit the spot ! Very quick service. Food came out super fast as we dined outside at 530pm on a wed day night. We heard it was byob, which it wasn't. They have beer there. And it unfortunately is cash only. ... who carries cash anymore !? But good job Alfredos ! The outside was super chill. Lots of patio room!!! read more

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Service ok when we walked in . We sat outside got drinks and then waited and waited and waited . Finally left. That sums it up ! Wouldn't go back. read more

We visited again today and were delighted as well as filled. Service was good but the food was fantastic. I have had a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex food and then there are those who attempted and fell short. Our server was on her game for during our dinner, food was hot, tender and well seasoned and the portions were very filling. Owner came out to talk with some tables and made everyone feel that we were appreciated. We have been looking for a truly Mexican, Tex-Mex place for and we found it! Thank you! We'll be back in a few weeks. read more

Our first visit here made an impression. The salsa was just the right amount of spicy. All of our orders were flavorful and fulfilling. Left happy with full bellies. Would definitely visit again. read more

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Oh. My. Goodness! We were just passing through around lunchtime and stopped at this place because it was convenient. Turns out it was some of the best Mexican food. I've had in a long time! Did not disappoint! My mouth was in heaven. Also the service was very good and fast! Can't wait to come through here again! read more

This restaurant is CASH ONLY! There is a sign on the door (which we missed!) and an ATM in the foyer (charged a fee). Aside from that surprise, it was a great experience. Good food. Good service. We took pics on the patio after. read more

Cash only establishment.. nice and clean place.. food is delicious and the service was nice and quick.. read more

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Our favorite place for their trio fajitas... great service always! Ambiance is wonderful. Very warm and friendly

Consistently good Tex-Mex food! Chips and salsa are so yummy! The drinks are in huge cups. Attentive waitstaff and Alfredo is usually on site managing things. I always get the chicken chimichanga with queso instead of the red sauce. The flautas are good. Fajitas excellent. The solpapillas are delicious! When the temperatures aren't hot, patio seating by the creek is fun! read more

Great food and great service every time we eat here! When I want mexican food this is it !

Food was delicious. Salsa hot! Lunch prices very reasonable. It was raining off and on but would really like to sit out on the restaurant patio in the future. Very inviting. Good service. read more

This is one of our favorite places to eat. We love their Enchiladas. We had a doctor's appointment and we're close by so we had to go there. Awesome food and great service. read more

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This place is conveniently located off of HWY 281 in Lampasas just as you are leaving town. I have stopped here a few times for lunch on my trips back home. They have a great space with an impressive outdoor seating area. This restaurant is no frills on the inside and gets down to business. Their chips and salsa are well done, and will be refilled as quickly as you can hope for. I have only ever had their enchilada platter, with either the red or green sauces on my cheese enchiladas. Both sauces are tasty and authentic. The beans and rice are tests - tests of your discipline and willpower - do you taste them or just give in and inhale them? You decide. The food is really good here and the service is outstanding - friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend visiting this Hill Country establishment. read more

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Following the advice from The Daytripper (a guy who does Texas tips and info for travel) we stopped for lunch at Alfredo's in Lampasas as we passed through while on a work trip. My colleague and I ordered the Compueso (queso with ground beef and guacamole in it) and we each ordered the #6 as an opportunity to try more items. At glance the food looks amazing... the salsa they serve with their chips is a little spicy, so I was excited to have great food with good flavor. Sadly, it was not the best. When we got the queso, it had an overwhelming flavor of processed/American cheese. Where as it wasn't the best queso flavor over all, I wasn't overly surprised to find that flavor profile in queso. When our lunch came, again it looked AMAZING - sadly that is where the amazing stopped. The cheese used in/on all three items was processed/American cheese. What a true disappointment! The flavor profile of processed cheese is completely opposite of real cheese (usually cheddar or Cotjia cheese). Beyond the cheese issue, the sauce for the enchilada had very little flavor and tasted almost watery. Service was just so so, which was expected as we ate at off time of day- I'm sure it would be great during peak times. Over all, it wasn't a horrible meal, but also wasn't the great meal we were expecting to close out our work trip with. #thedaytripperfail read more

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - #6 cheese enchilada, bean tostada & crispy beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Lampasas, Texas

I took a ride with my Family out to Lampasas, to eat at Alfredo's. The restaurant was busy but they were able to seat our party of 11 immediately. The menu has all of the usual Tex-Mex meals. I opted for a burrito plate which was really tasty. Of course anything covered in Chili Con Carne and cheddar cheese is delicious in my book. The rest of our party had enchiladas, flautas or fajitas. Everyone enjoyed their meal and were satisfied. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean. We sat in the rear by the windows and had a view of the patio, creek / river and the golf course. Thank you Alfredo's. read more

Food was fabulous! Very kind and attentive service. Cash only just fyi. They do have an atm. Cute outdoor seating also.

Food!! Service!! Ambiance!! When you first walk into this place it's Wierd. It seems Alfredos has a shrine looking thing, a shrine looking thing Idolizing, Worshipping... "The Day of The Dead, 24/7/365. " When this restaurant was located between Kemper and Lampasas, on HWY 190 it was fantastic, excellent food, always packed with customers. They didn't have weirdo Idols strewn about. I have nothing against the Day of the Dead, it's great giving homage to past generations of Families, Friends, but 24/7/365??? After they moved to the current location off HWY 281 everything changed. At first it was ok, they had traditional dancers, etc... but the food was not the same. It tasted frozen, pre-made, tasteless like fast food vs. Homemade Tastes. This is probably way I got sick the last 2 times, making my experience awful.... no, I will never return there, I prefer to enjoy my meals going down, not coming up. And no, I do not do reviews for freebies, never have, never will. read more

Beware, they ONLY take cash. They have an ATM by the door that charges you to use it plus whatever your bank charges you to use this unaffiliated janky ATM. After 10$ in fees, I Didn't even want to leave a tip after all that.... But I did. When I took the tab to the cashier there were tip jars for every position there... the cooks, the waitress and the cashiers.That is just crazy to me!!! The place appeared to be clean. The absolute worst Tamales I have ever had!!!!! I do not recommend this place and I will not go back. read more

I was in town for work, looked up local restaurants, found this hidden gem, as soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile. I ordered some enchiladas, great flavor and temperature hot. Just the way I like it, while I was having lunch I saw many locals come in and chat with there favorite waitress. The owner even stopped by my table to make sure I was having a good experience. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend if you haven't been here. read more

Delicious Mexican food in a gorgeous setting whether you eat indoors or out awaits you at Alfredo's on the 281 just south of Downtown Lampasas. We enjoyed every bit of our delicious Tex-Mex dinner here this evening. We stared with the queso with pico de Gallo, and smooth, creamy, cheesy white queso dip with delicious pico de Gallo stirred in. Served with fresh greaseless corn chips, this was a great start to our meal. I had the stewed chicken platter, which was a generous helping of delicious tender chicken on top of a lot of iceberg lettuce, that was studded with fried pickles jalapeño. I am not a fan of iceberg lettuce, but I will definitely get this again (without the lettuce). I asked for a side of corn tortillas to make my own tacos, which were quickly brought. My daughter got the two tostadas plate, which were very generously topped with large portions of guacamole and smeared with flavorful refried beans. IMPORTANT: THEY DO NOT TAKE CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS, so BRING YOUR CASH MONEY, HONEY! Service is quick and professional. The owner is always here so the staff are on their toes and everything runs smoothly. Next time we hope to sit outside, in the beautiful landscaped harden by a little spring-fed pond. What a great place for beers and conversation with friends. 5 Excellent Tex-Mex on the road stars read more

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Stopped here for a bite while on the way to Austin from Montana after getting a recommendation from one of the locals and it did not disappoint! Service was great-very attentive. You can tell the owner genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of their food--which is not always easy to find when you're looking for a quick bite on the road. I had the Tilapia and my boyfriend had the beef fajita nachos and it was the perfect amount of food and delicious! The outdoor space looks like a fun place to have dinner and lots of space for kids and families. Such a cute little gem! Will always be sure to stop by whenever we're in town. read more

Great food great value Wonderful family run restaurant. It is best restaurant in Lampasas read more

I love Mexican food and eating here was a delight. The service was fantastic the food was hot and delicious. The restaurant on the inside was clean and decorated with the usual Mexican decor and if you wanted to eat on the outside it was also clean and decorated nicely. Alfredo's was listed on the Day Tripper show on YouTube. This place is well worth going to. read more

A good spot to drop by in lampasas, Texas. Carlos served us a Taco Salad and a breadless Jalito burger. The fries were really good. We sat outside and enjoyed the atmosphere by the river. Cash only unless you use the ATM inside 2202 US Highway 281 S, Lampasas, TX 76550 read more

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - A scrumptious taco salad with the trimmings and washed it down with an ice cold brew. - Mexican Near Me - Lampasas, Texas

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I learned a curious lesson about small town restaurants on a recent visit to Lampasas. My mom tried to dine here a few years back only to arrive to an 1.5 hour wait on a weekday. Only Tex-Mex in town? New hotness perhaps? Well, a few years later my car club arrived to check Alfredo's out. Hadn't had much luck at finding quality food in the area with our last visit to Toupsie's. And, not much luck here despite the beautiful setting along the river. I will give Alfredo's credit for trying to get our entire group into a table. I called ahead while on our run to advise of our arrival. Service for being such a big group was pleasant and attentive. Cash only folks, you've been warned. Food was just OK. Our sour cream enchiladas suffered hugely from lack of flavor. It was as if they just scooped on plain 'ol sour cream and threw it under the salamander. Rice and beans were decent. I noticed barley blanched green peppers on a quesadilla across from me. Back in the parking lot the chatter was about the great roads; consensus was't favorable for a return to Alfredo's. Well, two strikes for Lampasas grub. I guess next trip we'll Try Eve's for German on the beautiful square a few blocks away. read more

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Food is great - but if you come at any busy time - it just down right stinks. We just waited 10 minutes and the lady went to the people behind us and asked how many.. I'm being very nice right now considering the inexperience and downright poor customer service. Always crap like this when tey get busy - nit worth the headache read more

Driving through and found this place. Food was delicious!! Service was great!! The beef fajitas that topped the nachos was the most yummy I have ever had! read more

Consistently excellent food. Service is usually great and the queso is delicious!! Love the pinch the pollo!

Alfredo's has become our "go-to" Mexican food spot! The ambiance is simple and clean, the service is excellent and the food is delicious! They also have a beautiful outdoor dining area for fair weather dining! read more

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas and Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Lampasas, Texas

spoke demeaning unnecessary comments to a young waitress, Alfredo's has always been the place everyone goes to celebrate, to have a nice lunch or dinner. Who could complain about Alfredo's??? if you do stay home maybe? read more

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - 0/10 wouldn't let these ADULTS dine in at your restaurant. Spoke demeaning unnecessary comments to a young waitress! - Mexican Near Me - Lampasas, Texas

My wife and I love Alfredo's. The service and the food are very good. The place is clean and welcoming. One of the reasons we enjoy the food is because it isn't spicy. If you want your food spicy I'm sure they can fire it up to suit your taste. read more

Alfredo is really the star of the show - he cares so much about the quality of his restaurant & the experience, even down to treating his staff like family. I love their food & the quickness I can get seated, fed, & out the door. I've never been a fan of it being cash only but whatever works for him. Their tortilla soup is legitimately my favorite comfort food in Lampasas. read more

Food bland. Tostada no flavor, needed lime, Cilantro, something. It's like they don't care, just brown food. Chicken fried steak tastes like a microwave paddy. read more