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    Blanco Cafe

    3.1 (290 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    marian r.

    It's 1 o'clock on a weekday afternoon and they are out of the chicken caldo so I got chicken tortilla soup. It was good, just enough cheese with thinly sliced tortilla strips and lots of chicken. Although the caldo is a more generous serving. Still it was good.

    Taco huevo a la mexicana
    Patty H.

    The wait to be seated was a little long. There's a sign that says "short staffed", so I was patient. The food came out quickly after I ordered. It was basically good. The menu prices must have recently changed because the pictures of the menu from 2 months ago are lower than the actual current prices. The corn tortillas are thick and have that "homemade" feel and taste. It was a very busy lunch time but the server checked in on me anyway. Moderate noise level considering how busy it was. The inside is plain, no frills.

    Stacy E.

    This place is the best blanco cafe. It's clean, fast and be nice to the staff because it's busy. I always get the cheese enchiladas and my dude got the ham and egg plate the eggs were fluffy. The price is a little high, but it's worth it. I like this place more than the one on Blanco, because it has good parking. Don't worry it's the same food, you're not missing out.

    Steak fajita taco
    Darian C.

    Had their steak fajita taco and I thought the meat was seasoned well. I had it to go so it was still pretty fresh and tasty when I brought it back. The portion size of the tacos are pretty good and I usually can eat one or two for lunch. The tortillas are soft but a little thick. If you can't finish the tacos they also microwave really well the next day.

    Kinda stingy with the asada???
    Eliz R.

    First and last visit. Unfortunately, my experience here was disappointing from the moment I walked in. The staff was unwelcoming and didn't acknowledge guests as they entered, which immediately set a negative tone. I place a lot of value on ambiance, and when a place doesn't feel inviting, it's not somewhere I want to spend time. While the restaurant was busy--likely due to its popularity with some--I personally found the food to be bland and underwhelming. There are definitely other local mom-and-pop taco spots in the Medical Center area that are more worth exploring.

    Carne Guisada taco
    Brian B.

    After finishing up an appointment earlier than expected, I had some to kill before heading to work. I stopped here to get some breakfast tacos. I don't believe I had visited this location before. The parking lot was semi full which I thought was a good sign. I entered the building and a gentleman said I could sit anywhere. I found a table easily due to their large dining room. Place seemed about half full with patrons. My waitress dropped by with the menu, and to take my drink order. I opted for the carne guisada and barbacoa taco. My food arrived soon after along with a bowl of hot sauce. The carne guisada taco had several large pieces of meat, which were tender. However, the gravy was bland. The hot sauce was added but didn't bring much heat. The barbacoa taco was served with cilantro and onion. However, I found it to be bland as well. The tortillas were pretty good. After paying my bill, I left to head to work. Not sure if I will come back to this location unless it is for enchiladas.

    Enchilada and Fajita plate
    Greg S.

    I have been eating here forever. There is a reason why they are always one of the top spots of Tex-Mex style enchiladas. Their tortillas are made fresh and served warm, I suggest slathering them with butter or just load them up with the contents of this plate.. a beef fajita, enchilada, rice and bean taco.. Yes Please!! Expect to wait for a table when they are busy, but know that the food will come out hot and fresh.

    Salsa. Hot!
    Bill W.

    This was the first time I was in Blanco Café, and it was very inviting and the wait staff there was inviting as well. The presentation of my order was outstanding. It was a chicken fried steak and as all chicken fried steaks go it was a little bit tough other than that. It tasted good. I would go back again. They do not offer a military discount!

    Caldo del Rey

    Great food and service as always! Parking lot is always crowded. Good sign of a good restaurant! Very clean inside! Sometimes the parking lot is full, especially at noon time! Popular with patients and medical staff near the hospital!

    Beef Enchiladas but it was Chicken Enchiladas

    When I was ask what I wanted to drink, I told her, I just wanted water with 3 lemons, I was told my limit was Only 1 lemon, and I if wanted more, they would charge me 4 for $1.29. Ok, I will buy the extra lemons. So then my husband and I gave our ordered to the waitress, which I wanted chicken enchiladas and my husband wanted the beef enchiladas. When we got our food, the plates had a little bit of chicken on top of the enchiladas and little bit of beef on his, so we would get the right plates. Well, when I cut my chicken enchiladas, I had the beef and my husband had my chicken enchiladas! I was so mad! I tasted the chicken enchiladas and they were nasty. He said he will eat them. Other thing I noticed, we asked don't you all serve chips and salsa while we are waiting for your food? Yes we can, but we will charge you $5.00 for them. I was so upset, with everything. I just left it alone. My husband said, we just won't Ever come here again! So my suggestion. I don't recommend anyone going there. My first and last time to Blanco Cafe! Bad experience! Needs Better Service!!!

    The CFS PLATE! ONLY ON TUESDAY!
    Timothy M.

    I love this place! Tuesday is chicken fried steak special! Excellent! Real steak and not a gross amount of batter. Cream gravy!

    Bean and cheese chalupa.
    Yolanda C.

    Chalupa was good. Had plenty of lettuce and cheese. Ordered flour tortillas and refried beans on the side. The meal was good. I was looking for something lite. This hit the spot. Restaurant is clean. Waiters are working hard to keep up with the high volume.

    gravy for the enchiladas it tasted like it was flower, chili powder with microscopic minced beef of some sort with zero spices
    Martin R.

    Food quality has gone down so much the once delicious enchiladas are Gone! Their Cheese Enchiladas barely come with any cheese any more and the once delicious gravy is Gone as well - (Gravy) there is hardly any meat and poorly seasoned to the point of just flower and chili powder with tiny mincemeat that is placed on the side of the enchiladas but wait if you want more of this stuff you can buy it for 3.00. Mr San Miguel would be so disappointed to what has happened to the quality of food at the Blanco Cafe, this will be our last meal at this restaurant

    House made fluffy flour tortillas were great.

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    Good food, great price, very busy environment, come prepared to be in wait line. Service was good. Host was kind & greeted with courtesy.

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    Food was good service was a little slow because of the amount of people in there but enjoyable experience

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    It has the best tortillas I have ever had it is love there service is amazing I love Blanc cafe

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    Food , service, and price was absolutely beyond fantastic! Shout out to Blanco Café!!!

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    We visited the Commerce location. Migas were 95% corn tortillas and 5% eggs. Very disappointing.

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