Great food, cool vibe, friendly and helpful staff and.. good coffee! Gotta get that chilaquiles cast iron bowl with poblano. Creamy, salty, savory....all around killer! And don't get me started on the refried beans and roasted potatoes. Perfection! read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Chilaquiles cast-iron bowl with poblano and chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Cast Iron Cafe is amazing. The food is delicious. I had the ribeye breakfast burrito. Delicious and very filling. Even better than the food is the ownership and staff. Extremely friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so cool. This is a must stop destination type of restaurant. read more

We were in town for 36 hours and decided to give this place a try - good decision. It's a smaller place and you order at the counter. We walked in just before the crowd which was great. The whole time we were there folks kept coming in! We tried the bacon egg and cheese biscuit. The sandwich was huge! The biscuit was buttery and flaky and very good - it was a 'different' flavor than 'traditional' biscuits - but it was great! We shared an order of biscuits and gravy. It was very good - again, a different flavor than any I've ever had - but again, really really good. It almost had a chicken fried chicken flavor to the gravy - whatever it was - very good. We shared a side of black refried beans. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had black refried beans - refried pinto beans all the time but not black refried. These did not disappoint - they had the definite homemade flavor of truly great refried beans - I would eat these again for sure. I had the ribeye burrito which came with medium rare strips of ribeye; strips of avocado; cheese; potatoes; and refried black beans. I don't like sour cream so I left that off. The burrito itself was grilled which added to it. The salsa was good and had a good balance of heat. Another win. One of our group had the oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries due to dietary restrictions. It was also very good - which was surprising for oatmeal. The oatmeal itself was baked, which is also rarely done. We would definitely come back when we ate in town next time. Different flavors than the 'norm' and all of them very good. Do yourself a favor and check this place out - you'll be glad you did! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. Everything was filled with flavor! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and asked if it was our first time. The lady at the counter took her time to explain everything to us. You grab your menu, take a seat and once you're ready to order you go to the front to request your order. The ambiance felt like I was at a relatives house, having a great meal and a chit chat. If you ask for water/soda, you get it yourself along with your utensils, napkins and condiments. I can't wait to come back! Down side is there is limited seating. And in a short moment it got packed. But it's definitely a place everyone must go try out! read more

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The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. We stayed in the area for a couple of days and went back the next day. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Chilaquiles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Food was cold and over cooked. The workers that I called over to point out the food were of no help. We asked if we could get our tip back since we left a 20 %tip but were told since we paid with a credit card they refused. read more

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Decided to go here for breakfast, I got the mild chilaquiles, a pancake & their white chocolate mocha iced coffee. Their chilaquiles are so unique and delicious, I could eat them everyday!!! THEIR PANCAKES ARE THE BEST PANCAKES IVE EVER ATE. Their coffee was also good. The restaurant is small and cozy, and they have extra parking space in the back of the restaurant! You order your food at the register, sit yourself down and get your own utensils. Their customer service is great. Loved this place. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Chilaquiles & a pancake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Food and space were ok! Friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back and try different menu items. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - White Chocolate Mocha and Macchiato (Traditional Italian) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

First time eating here. Came on a Sunday morning around 9am. Were greeted as soon as we walked in. They explained the menu. Very laid back environment. Seating might get tricky when it gets busy, but luckily we arrived before it got busy around 9:30ish. We all ordered the waffles. We were all satisfied with our choice. Ordered a hot chocolate and was very happy with it. What I liked was that it was not piping hot. I enjoyed it as soon as it was brought out. Family member mentioned that iced chi was really good as well. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

Yelp strikes again! We were looking for a place to have a decent breakfast and we found it. This will be our new go to spot. Ordered eggs, bacon and pancakes, let me tell you this was all made to perfection tasted great. Good presentation, eggs were scrambled perfectly the bacon came out with a little crunch just how I like it and the pancakes were so moist and tasty probably the tastiest I've had in a long time. They keep their establishment super clean and their staff is great. Good job, Cast Iron! We'll be back tomorrow! read more

The food was excellent. The service was very friendly a very comfortable place to sit and eat and enjoy yourself. Definitely coming back again. read more

This is a hidden gem! Took a minute to find it so put the name into maps and don't use their address. Food was very delicious. We'll be coming back! read more

We came from out of town and wanted a lunch/brunch spot. It was nice and quaint. Good food and service

Tried this place based on reviews. Staff was friendly, food was just ok. Maybe would try something different next time. The best thing we ate was the waffles. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Food is good. Has an Austin feel along with the Austin price tag. Would go back but seating is limited.

After reading so many positive reviews I decided to try this place out for myself and was not disappointed! The staff were so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere felt so cozy and homely. I tried the chilaquiles and they were so delicious along with the sides. My friend got the avocado BLT and commented on how flavorful it was. Such a nice spot to have lunch or get a coffee with friends! read more

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Love this place. The spicy chilaquiles are always just right. Service is good and all the food has been super.

Muy rico pedí el skillet with scrambled eggs and chorizo it tasted much better than a lot of restaurants in Mexico we were visiting from Tamaulipas for the holidays very cool read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

The food was really good and the coffee even better. Did not try the orange juice but could see that it was freshly squeezed (they were squeezing the oranges as we ordered) and looked amazing. Loved that the food was served in small cast iron pans. Biscuit was big and tasty. Migas were really good. The place has a great look and cozy feel to it, with books and games to pass the time (love that). Unfortunately, the service was another story. 1) cashier got my order wrong which looking back later was odd considering what I ordered had a choice of egg preparation (and she did ask) and what I was served did not. So somewhere between my answer and hitting the button, something went wrong. Also, and this is a pet peeve of mine, she kept touching her hair. I know she was not handling any food but seeing any restaurant employee doing that, to me speaks volumes about how seriously a place takes health and food safety. 2) the man bringing out the food should NOT be in a customer facing position. When he brought out our food and I told him that was not what he ordered, his response was "well that is what she wrung up". No attempt to problem solve at all. I am not looking for some massive display of apologies, but at least an attempt at correcting the situation would have been nice. Kept the plate, since getting what I had originally ordered would have taken more time and apparently paying again. Watching him throughout the rest of my time there as he delivered food to other guests, got the distinct impression he had no desire to deal with customers. Almost a barely concealed contempt for what he was doing. May be great worker in the kitchen but a customer facing worker he should not be. 3) given all of the above, what really irked me is that this is a order and pay first, then sit and eat place. Meaning I had already tipped before said service was provided. Had i paid after, tip would be more representative of the service ( and yes, would have still tipped). May try this place again , but will definitely be very careful when ordering, doublechecking order. read more

Food was Mid, nothing wow. This could have been made up by good service and or ambiance, however those both were worse. The only person working who acted like they cared or even wanted to be there was the Cashier. Everyone else acted like they were mad or someone was bothering them. Also for the prices they charge they should have table service. read more

This place was legit and perfect for families with kids. The prices are so reasonable and the food was good. My favorite thing though was the corner with books and activities!! I have two girls 5 and 1 and they had great options to keep them both entertained. I've never seen this anywhere! Thank you for providing these things it makes life easier to enjoy a nice meal out. read more

Great place! Relaxed, cool vibe as soon as you walk in! The staff are super nice and helped with reccomendations on the menu...all of which looks amazing! We will definitely be back and y'all should go too!!! read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

FOOD & COFFEE 10/10 !!!!!! Possibly the best gravy and biscuits I've ever had, and I'm from Kentucky, so that's saying a lot! My wife had the Nashville hot chicken and waffles. The Barrista recommended the mazapán latte, saying he had made the syrup himself. DELICIOUS. We each had one with our meal, and we got another for the road! read more

Amazing food, very friendly and attentive service, neat drink options, lots of "extras" like a wide selection of hot suaces and fresh made salsa. Prices are reasonable, food is super fresh and the staff are welcoming and warm. Seating can be a bit tricky because it's a small space for the business they do, but we always seem to make it work. It's a "cool" place and a little on the "hipster" side, family friendly, very clean and a good value. I truly hope this place is successful. I want it to stick around. read more

Great food. Service was great. Bit pricey but not out of hand. Really enjoyed eating here. Definitely going again.

Great food and fast service. Coffee is great as well. I highly recommend for anyone who has not tried and is looking for a new spot.

WOW!! Blown away by this place! As we were walking in, there was drawings on the sidewalk with a bucket of chalk that guests can use to draw which I thought was so cool. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and they explained how the ordering process works. It's different because you pick up a menu and order at the bar, are given a number then go to your table. They have a condiment section where you grab your utensils, napkins, cream and sugar, water cups, etc. We waited about 15 mins for our food and were not disappointed! I ordered the chilaquiles which came with refried black beans, roasted potatoes and toast. I asked for some scrambled eggs to be added and a side of homemade jam. It was pretty spicy, but the flavor was so good. I was hesitant about the black beans at first, but they were delicious. My boyfriend ordered the steak and eggs. The meat was cooked the way he liked and had a nice flavor. The home run though was the raspberry jam. Y'all, it was AMAZING! I had to share with my boyfriend because it was that good! I awe also ordered some orange juice. It was NATURAL ORANGE JUICE! Definitely was not as sweet as we're used to it being, but I was blown away with how good it tasted. That is a must order for sure! Service was 10/10. Everyone was so kind. They even came around to make sure we were enjoying our food and I got to have a conversation with the manger. He told me they had only been open for about 6 months, and I was only upset because I hadn't heard of this place sooner. Only downside is the space feels a little cramped. If you go during a rush, you may not find a table. Every business starts somewhere though! Absolutely love to vibe of this place! Will 100% be back again and will be telling all my friends and family! read more

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How is this place not talked about more? Absolutely phenomenal food and coffee! A great spot to stop in while you're in town. Honestly, worth the drive just to sit down and have the Mazapán latte and the chorizo skillet. Don't miss out on this spot! read more

Went here for the first time to try biscuits and gravy bc it's hard to find homemade gravy anymore. We got there 30 before open bc we didn't realize that they open an hour later on saturdays. But a nice gentleman said no worries he'd be happy to fix us something. After paying he said will take a minute to warm up the gravy. I thought OH NO! Gravy made fresh is not warmed up. Got our biscuits amd gravy within 5 minutes and the gentleman was so polite. Got home opened the box and it looked like my biscuits were dropped then picked back up in pieces then covered with gravy. The other one was fine.... then we tasted it. The biscuits were put on the grill and they tasted like grease and whatever else was cooked the day before. And the texture of the biscuits was all wrong as well. The gravy was ok but not a lot of flavor but then again all we could taste was grilled biscuits. The other strange thing was that there was green things baked or fried in the biscuits. Neither of us could eat it and ended up making French toast. A waste of time and money; I've never had anything I wasn't able to eat. I'm not trying to be rude or anything like that and I see others who had the biscuits and gravy loved it. Guess I just don't prefer grilled biscuits or green things in them either. Anyway, I only write this bc im thinking maybe it was a quick way to serve us since we were early I don't know but I suggest to not prepare the biscuits the same way. I just don't think most southern people would want their biscuits grilled and tasting like grease with green things in them LoL. read more

I've now been here twice in one week. The food is killer. They have a variety of drinks that are so good. I had the family Julius which is an orange and cream, ice blended drink (or on the rocks if you prefer), and it tasted like a orange and cream popsicle. I've also had the orly, which was a yummy coffee with oat milk. Their food is tasty and portions are generous. So far I've loved the chicken fried chicken which was crunchy. The potatoes were creamy and the gravy was on point! The Monte Cristo is basically French toast, ham and cheese with homemade jam. I loved it. The steak and eggs were also scrumptious. The steak was particularly tender and the sunny side eggs were perfectly cooked. This is a perfect spot for when you feel like you could eat a horse and it will not disappoint. Service is always friendly and polite. I will definitely be going back here read more

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The chicken and waffles were good but not great. I will go back to try other dishes. Great, friendly staff.

From San Antonio, and we were very impressed with our experience here. Great, friendly staff in the front and some incredible talent BOH. The food was sooo flavorful, great textures, and served up nice and fresh. Truly, everything was on point with the seasoning here. I ordered my chilaquiles mild because I heard they were really spicy, and I enjoyed them thoroughly. They still had some good heat in them. I never overlook sides either, and the black beans, potatoes and hash brown were excellent. The meatloaf was a standout. Never had one like it, and we spent a lot of time trying to figure out what the seasonings were that made it so magical. We also had a biscuit which was cut open face and grilled further on a flat top. Having worked in kitchens before, that was a superb touch I appreciated. read more

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I walked in and immediately was greeted and welcomed to the restaurant. I will call this a user-friendly restaurant because you walk in, and there are instructions on where to place your order with menus readily available. Took away that anxiety from going into a new restaurant and not knowing if you should sit or wait to be seated! There was a lovely young lady at the front who explained their coffee menu and went out of her way to concoct a delicious vanilla latte for me. There was also a gentleman who would check in to see if you needed anything. The employees showed kindness and patience when placing an order. I ordered chilaquiles skillet, and it was delicious. That first bite was amazing!! It is a very good portion, too. It had a spicy kick to it, too! The place has a very cozy environment. I really enjoyed it. They close early so it's a great breakfast and brunch spot. read more

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Amazing Food made fresh to order!! Love the Chicken Salad and Fresh pastry of the day!! The owners are awesome and I will be back as much as I can!!! Worth it to see them!!!! read more

One of the best restaurant experiences I have had in YEARS. The staff is epic. The pancakes...sigh. Cast Iron Cafe will be my go to when I return to the RGV next year. Relaxing, high quality venue. Love them!!!! **I am a hard to please, "Karen" type reviewer! read more

Great food and service. Good prices for the quantity of food. Definitely would come again! read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Steak and eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Pancakes, French toast and waffles are great. This place has a relaxed vibe and the service has always been great. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Pancakes and Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Pretty good food and service was awesome! My favorite things there are probably the potatoes and beans! The coffee was really good as well and everything is fairly priced! read more

Loved the food I got the chilaquiles and added egg to it! My sister got biscuits and gravy had a taste and it was delicious as well! Loved the natural orange juice and their vanilla latte not too sweet or strong! Will go again, ambiance was great! Service was good. read more

Cast Iron Cafe - Biscuit and gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pharr, Texas

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Had the Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich and added Bacon. Also ordered two Over Easy Eggs on the side. Don't forget the Gravy. Everything was Delicious. Can't believe how Juicy the Chicken was. The Gravy is no Joke. Really Hit the Spot. The service was Awesome. Very Polite and Helpful. They actually recommend to add the Bacon to the Sandwich. Very Clean, Laid Back, and Relaxing. Good place for Family. Definitely Coming Back. read more