The food was amazing, I saw their old menus and thought how cute, but they over stuffed my tacos and burritos. We bought a few items off the menu because their prices are great. The amount of food you get for this is mad crazy. We now eat here at least twice a week... it's our new taco Tuesday joint and weekend. The English is very well, it's all authentic Mexican style and they collect any memento's for the lion theme. There's allot of beautiful original art work. The woman there know the menu's back and forth and know exactly what you want. My Spanish is very broken but even with my picky palate, they were able to make my plate perfect!. Great price and great people. It's very clean, friendly and wholesome. My nine yr old daughter, didn't think she would like it and ended up asking for seconds on her flautas. She can't wait till Tuesday! read more

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Originally a hidden gem we stumbled upon after a late-night volleyball! Now this is my second time back! The service was warm and friendly, and the place has that authentic, hole-in-the-wall charm that makes you feel like you've discovered something special. The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality. When it comes to the meat, go for the al pastor. I've given the fajitas a second try, but they're still on the drier side, so I'd skip them. Bonus points for the free, refillable hot chips. And they serve your water in huge cups. read more

Casa De Leon - Enchilada and burrito plate - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of my goto late-night spots for solid, no-frills Mexican food at a reasonable price. I've probably been here over a dozen times and tried a wide range of items from traditional tacos to breakfast plates, even a random T-bone steak (meh)... Some dishes I wouldn't order again, others are pretty decent, but overall, it gets the job done. The decor is more of a hole-in-the-wall, diner vibe. It's never overly crowded or trying to be anything more than what it is. The meat quality can be hit or miss at times (most times actually lol), but you'll always get your money's worth with generous portions.. Most plates comes with rice and beans, and not to mention the chips and salsa is a great complement as an appetizer pairing for a good Mexican beer. All in all, it's a Spring Branch staple that's been around for years.. I know what this place is and what it's not. Nothing fancy, the service is simple and straightforward, and you pay at the counter when you're done. Just reliable comfort food when you need it. 3.5/5 read more

Casa De Leon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great for a late night taco run. Really any time of the day but even better that they're open in the late night creep hours. Say you're out at a friend's house you know have no business being at and you guys get hungry after a little session of rekindling old habits that you know you should've let go...This is the perfect place to go! Get in there, eat good, duck off without being spotted by anyone you know. Unless of course you run into someone else creeping on the low, but they'll already know the deal. Either way the tacos and quesadillas are worth getting caught for, and the green sauce goes great on EVERYTHING! I'm going to tell a secret. I went twice in one night it was so good and convenient. read more

Casa De Leon - Chicken fajita, beef fajita tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was very good as well as the drinks. We had a house margarita, Queso nothing special but it was ok. Guacamole was very good with some lime added. We ordered three beef Taco's flour tortillas beef fajita was really good. My wife got chimichanga with chicken she said it was very good. I ordered the enchilada dinner with two cheese and two beef enchiladas the sauce made it stand out it was very savory and the right amount of cheese as well. The Service was really good will definitely return to try different dishes here. read more

Casa De Leon - My wife's chimichanga My enchiladas dinner and the beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great hidden gem in Houston!! Went with my family and we had the sweetest server who was so patient and helpful. The portions are amazing and the food was absolutely delicious, even the chicken inside the enchiladas was seasoned (which most places don't do!). The beef fajita is such good quality meat, and I really have no complaints about any of the food. The only thing is I wish there was more rice on the enchiladas plate but other than that, it was an amazing meal at a great place! read more

Casa De Leon - enchiladas verde, enchiladas suprema, mixed meat fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried to eat here on a Friday for lunch and could not find a spot in the parking lot. Trolled around a bit and decided to wait for a better day. The restaurant is near the middle of a small and ancient strip center so maybe Friday afternoon was just a busy day for the strip. I don't know. But I decided to try again the next day, a Saturday morning. I decided to try 11:30am as I hoped the breakfast crowd would be tapering off and the lunch crowd not yet sobered up. As usual, I was right. As I entered I was warmly greeted by "Gustavo" who guided me to a somewhat secluded booth and went to fetch my water. There were only a couple of tables open besides my booth but they were all filled within fifteen minutes. So let me get this out of the way before I forget: I can't speak to the level of service everyone else got that day, but mine was five star all the way. Gus was funny, warm and helpful beyond expectations. Did I mention that I'm pretty sure I was the only gringo in there but Gus' English was impeccable. The decor is old Texas border town. The other side of the border. Not near the border. Not for the tourists, but the other end of town. Gus said the place is thirty years old and he'd been working there for thirty years. I believe him. Last non food comment: There are dozens of children's lion drawings on the walls. "Casa de Leon". Get it? Charming. The sandwich board outside the door listed several off menu daily specials. Among them a chicken dish, a mole, and puerco guisada. I learned of this spot here on Yelp searching for carne guisada tacos. Carne guisada is my white whale. I drove twenty minutes for a carne guisada taco. Gustavo recommended the special puerco guisada over the carne, so I ordered one of each on flour tortillas with onion and cilantro. I also ordered a pastor taco on corn similarly dressed. The carne guisada taco was very good. The beef was tender, no unchewable bites, no potatoes or other filler. The gravy was of a good consistency but there was something missing to make it perfect for my taste. (Comino maybe?) I would order it again. The pork guisada was better seasoned. Again, good meat, no filler a little spicier than the carne. Good recommendation. The pastor was very good. Onion and cilantro again. No pineapple? I missed it but ate every bite. The table salsas are excellent. The verde is world class. I will probably eat there again IF I can find a parking space and IF Gustavo is on hand. I'll wait for the table. P.S. I kept the menu after ordering and realized I had somehow missed the cabrito. I'll definitely be back for that! read more

Great food great service great local mexican restaurant. Clearly they have been at this location for a while and they have the regulars as well. The food and the service was excellent. Again it is local sopot so don't expect big restaurant feel. I recommend and will visit again. read more

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Casa de Leon is an absolute must-try. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by great energy, a clean space, and truly delicious, authentic Mexican food. It honestly felt like being transported back to a cozy little spot in Puerto Vallarta--the vibes were immaculate. It felt like home, like sitting down to eat a meal made with love. The service deserves its own shoutout. Every waiter had an amazing attitude, and it didn't feel like tables were assigned to one specific person. Instead, the entire team worked together seamlessly--communicating, helping each other, and making sure everyone was taken care of. They joked around the way family does, which made the whole experience feel warm and genuine. The food was outstanding. I tried the Guayil (Mexican Omelette), my daughter had the huevos con papa, while my husband ordered the chilaquiles with green sauce--every plate was delicious. We also had hot chocolate, which was perfect. And can we talk about the little things? Even the cups were clean and didn't have that weird egg smell (you know exactly what I mean ). The prices are very reasonable, they have high chairs, they're great with kids, and they're open late--which is always a plus. This is officially our new go-to spot for authentic Mexican food. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I love this place. It is very authentic. My favorite thing to get is their tacos al pastor. read more

Casa De Leon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

We picked up food to go and it was absolutely terrible. The food felt like it had been sitting out or was near the end of expiration. We couldn't even get half way through either of our meals. Now spending the whole night trying to vomit. Worst experience ever and will never go back. read more

Food wasn't great the nachos I think they put in the microwave and it makes the chips stale because they were very stale . The guisado was cold and a bit hard to chew the rest of the food enchiladas,rice and beans were good but I thought it would be a bit more fresh all the food . The service was ok ambiance dry calm with Mexican music that makes me want to drink in the background that was the best part . Your experience may be different feel free to try it's been there for years . read more

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This is the perfect family restaurant. The food here is delicious. The tacos and the green salsa together are great. The huevos a la Mexicana was good . The tortillas , and chip con queso were amazing.The service here was great . they're nice and they speak good Spanish. This place looks like a real Mexican restaurant. read more

Taco Tuesdays give me the joy of finding places in this city to try their tacos. After being here a few times, they deserve their props for having some amazing tacos at a very favorable price. The barbacoa, pastor, carne guisada, and fajitas are my order. All tasty and perfect texture of juicy and succulence. And the tortillas held up nicely to support the proteins and toppings. It's the authentic Latino/latina way to do it. The menu has other Mexican cuisine that looks appetizing so I may check that out for the future. They also serve breakfast too which is a killer since Texans love their breakfast. Considered a "hole in the wall", it looks that way. But looks are deceiving as we all know too well. That's why we YELP about it right!? read more

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Someone recommended this place and said they are known for their barbacoa and carne guisada. That got my attention. Tonight, I decided to check them out. They did not disappoint. This place is great! We had a delicious meal here. Barbacoa tacos, green salsa with a nice slow burn, crispy beef tacos, chicken torta, rice, and refried beans were all excellent. Can't wait to go back and try the carne guisada. Their desserts looked tempting as well. You should try them. There's a reason they've been around for a few decades. read more

Casa De Leon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is wonderful. Been a few times for breakfast on weekends. Food is so good. Service is excellent. Everyone is friendly and attentive. Place is clean. Plenty of parking. Will definitely return. read more

The food& service here is top notch!! Always greeted with a warm, friendly smile even if she's very busy& food is consistently worth every penny. Which, by the way, is very affordably priced for the portion u are given. read more

Worst mixed fajita,chicken,shrimp. Food tasted old and lukewarm. It was supposed to be sizzling hot. Casa DeLeon used to be a good spot back in the late 90s. Shame how bad it is now. Same menu from the 90s as well as the decor. Service was okay, but food was garbage. Never again read more

Casa De Leon - Worst mixed fajita,chicken,shrimp. Food tasted old and lukewarm. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hole in a wall Mexican restaurant. No thrills here. I found the salsa to be extremely hot even the mild green sauce tasted like straight habanero. I ordered guisada, pastor and a chicken tacos. They tasted a little bland in my opinion. Cheap meal but there's better out there for tacos. read more

Casa De Leon - Pastor. Carne - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not to be confused with Cashier De Leon, which is the person working the register. Just in casa you haven't had good Mexican in Houston, try this. This is one of the better late night Mexican options in town, and it's hard not to love it. I've been coming here for a long time, and I like to do my little Mexican dance here when I'm here, with some of the great music (such as Selena Q and Los Angeles Azules) available on the jukebox. It's definitely one of the better places around for late-night Mexican food. and they were very friendly and kind enough to serve me very late at night, which I very much appreciated. Houston definitely has some of the best Mexican food imaginable, and this is one of many great places. I expect that I'll be coming here many times in the future and I'm looking forward to it. read more

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My friend and I had a horrible experience here. From the moment we walked in, there was no one to greet us, and we immediately felt judged and unwelcome. The place looks more like a bar than a restaurant, and it definitely doesn't feel like a family-friendly environment. I absolutely love Mexican food, it's one of my favorites, but this was the first time I've ever been to a Mexican restaurant where the food tasted so bad. While I was chewing, there was a horrible aftertaste, and it honestly seemed like the mozzarella cheese was rotten. The quality of the food was extremely poor and needs serious improvement. This place does not reflect the warmth, flavor, or hospitality that Mexican culture is known for. I strongly believe it should be inspected and held to better standards. I would not recommend it to anyone. read more

I don't usually consider even writing reviews, but this place has made me. I have been coming here ever since i was but a little boy, and in my opinion, it is still as good as when i came the very first time. Some restaurants have certain styles that they spend time achieving, but this place feels like im right back at my grandmas house. This restaurant serves food that takes me back to my childhood. And don't even get me started on those immaculate homemade flour tortillas, they are best on a Sunday morning! The waiters are all very nice people and greet you, even if their english isn't perfect, they try! Overall, the ambiance is great, the tortillas are to die for and is a great stop for authentic Mexican food! In my opinion, this is one of those places that you should go out of your way to go eat in! 9.5/10 read more

No frills Mexican food that was established in 1969. What I liked. Breakfast had scrambled eggs with ham and veggies. Eggs were nicely scrambled, not dry. Served with beans and choice of tortillas. Bonus at Breakfast they even bring out warm chips with salsas. Service was spot on. Attentive but not overly so. Bonus, I got to meet Leon who visited tables checking in customers. I can tell he takes pride in his Casa de Leon. Prices on the menu are very reasonable. Unfortunately I am only near this location about every other month. read more

First time back in a while and I can say that the food is okay. I have been here before but the food was better back then. I came in around 11 which was late at night but the restaurant was clean & well maintained. My server did a decent job. I say this because after a couple of minutes, a guy came in & sat in the same section as my server & she attended him way better.. paid more attention to him & checked up on him way more times than what she did with my & my friend (both females). overall I would give it a 2 1/2 if I could. read more

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Great service the guy was crazy nice and the food was really good me and my family had a great time

The service is really great at Casa de Leon, the portions are very generous, and the food is very reasonably priced. It's not at all fancy, more like a small town diner, but it's a local neighborhood restaurant and I like supporting small family restaurants in my neighborhood. You might give it a try! read more

This is our go to breakfast taco spot in Spring Branch! The tortillas are delicious, and everything tastes great whether you eat in or take out! We've had potato, bacon, chorizo, egg & cheese, and the Mexican egg tacos. They are all delicious! The green salsa is pretty spicy, but 100% worth it! read more

Found this place through yelp while looking for some tasty traditional Mexican tacos. They have a sprawling menu of options, but I went ahead with my plan and ordered four tacos on corn. When the tacos arrived, they looked amazing! They were big and stuffed with meat and toppings. I definitely over ordered! As for the fillings, the pastor was super delicious. The marinaded pork was popping with flavor that was complemented well by the fresh cilantro and onions. The chicharrones and birria were pretty good too. Yay for having goat as an option! The barbacoa was a total let down it terms of flavor and consistency. This was the leanest and blandest barbacoa I have ever had. The tortillas themselves were also a bit of a letdown. They just weren't tasty. At $1.59 a taco though, it's still a tasty bargain option if you order the right ones. Would consider coming back for other items and another pastor taco! read more

Casa De Leon - Cheap tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and cheap prices. Wait staff were very attentive and the experience was good.

Hands down my family's favorite place for authentic Mexican food! It's a hole in the wall place with incredibly friendly service. My go-to's the el pastor tacos and they load heavily on onions, cilantro, and limes on the side which I appreciate. Their green sauce is also deceptively spicy and the chips when dining in are always an additional plus read more

Casa De Leon - Enchiladas and pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited this restaurant about a week ago for dinner for the first time. Parking on that weeknight was easy in the lot in front of the strip center that the restaurant is located in. After being seated and the menus delivered, the table received the customary chips and salsas. Here they give you two salsas, red and green. I thought that both the chips and salsas were average in taste as compared to other restaurants. Nothing stood out and after a few chips, I stopped eating them. My order that night was for the mixed fajitas ($13.99) requesting charro beans instead of refried and corn tortillas rather than flour. Within 10 minutes of ordering, my entree arrived. I was pleased with the amount of meat on the sizzling platter consisting of both beef and chicken. I started first with the beans and thought they were very good with flavor. I liked them (4). The meal also came with guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and of course rice. The meat along with the store bought corn tortillas were just ok like the chips and salsas but again did not stand out enough to warrant a 4 score in my opinion. Not a bad meal mind you but I can think of several other $14 fajita meals at other restaurants that I would rather eat. Table service here was good. I would come back here to eat again perhaps trying something else on the menu therefore I give a 3 which means A-OK. read more

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Looks like it's been here forever. The salsa's they serve are really good. I think I ate the entire bottle of the green one. Those taco's though were delicious . My husband didn't give me a taste of the flautas, so I guess they were pretty tasty. The carne guisada lacked flavor though, but put enough of green sauce on it and was still delicious. read more

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This place is the absolute truth please visit if your in the area the food is fire and the people are super welcoming highly recommend will be back read more

I came here since it's regularly recommended on Spring Branch social media pages, but we found it really underwhelming. I had a plate with an enchilada, burrito, and crispy taco. The crispy taco meat did not taste seasoned. The burrito was very unappetizing and covered in a thicker tomato sauce that was super bland and more Italian than Tex-mex. The filling was more unseasoned meat--fajita beef--no beans or veggies at all. The enchilada was just like the burrito in having the the same tomato sauce, but I had this with just cheese. It really wasn't better. The chips and salsa were disappointing too. The chips were really thick, again, devoid of flavor, and stale. I would say I'll give them another shot for breakfast since that's well rated, but with Tacos Dona Lena in the same vicinity, it's gonna be hard to ever feel compelled to return. The online reviews were definitely overhyped. read more

I wanted to try some authentic Mexican cuisine and this place hit all the stops. From the on set, the green and red salsa were full of flavor and Mexican spices while washing it down with a Mexican Coke. For the main, it was enchiladas. The gravy that topped the enchiladas had lots of love in from whom ever made it. The dish comes with 4 enchiladas, topped with sauce and white cheese. Lots of cheese. On the side was rice and beans. The beans needed a little more salt though. Overall the value l, taste and authenticity was exactly what I've come to live about Houston restaurants. The dish cost 9.99. Try to beat that! read more

Beef enchiladas were dry and quality of beef was gross. Have been there several times and probably won't be going back. Told my self after first visit I would give it a 2nd try but this last time will be my last. read more

Update: I went to get food at around the same time around 12-1 am. This time the food was a mess tasted old not sure what happened. I've seen good reviews and had one amazing experience. First visit 5/5 great flavor & generous portions Second visit 3/5 bland & fatty/greasy read more

Casa De Leon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of spring branch hidden gems I recommend going in the evening The al pastor is delicious read more

Excellent authentic Mexican food! A friendly environment where even the owner who works in the kitchen will take a moment to visit the customers to see how their dining experience is. read more

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I'm happy to say I've found my favorite Mexican restaurant thus far in Houston. I stumbled upon this place browsing Yelp in search of a chimichanga that would satisfy my late night craving. And I was NOT disappointed. The chimichanga was cooked just right and filled with the juiciest beef I've ever had. They use a cheese sauce in both the rice and beans, which added an authentic and succulent taste to both. I also had the beef fajita and barbacoa tacos which were just as out of this world. The green sauce was SO delicious (and spicy). The restaurant itself is located in a rougher looking area in Spring Branch. So don't expect to walk into the Ritz Carlton. But everyone knows that the hood spots have the best tasting food. This will be my go to Mexican restaurant going forward. read more

Casa De Leon - Chimichanga w/ Beans & Rice - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas