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I finally got to try this popular restaurant in Houston. My family has been here so many times and always talk about it! The enchiladas are good, they do taste like enchiladas Michoacanas with a hint of mole to them. Staff is very friendly, they have complimentary valet, super nice as well. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, smaller restaurant but worth coming and eating here!
A little Mexican style cafe that is in walking distance from the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. I like that they have a nice size parking lot next to the cafe and they have a ramp to go to the door. The service was great as got seated as soon as we walked in. It is a cute little Mexican style cafe. I got to Chilaquiles and a cup of coffee. The Chilaquiles was delicious and the coffee was tasty.
Found this place on a whim, and you know it's going to be good when there's a wait. Luckily, we didn't wait too long as we opted to sit in their shaded patio. The family seated next to us commended how authentic their food was. The portions are fairly sizeable and very flavorful. I ordered enchiladas, but they're not the typical enchiladas you'd expect elsewhere. These weren't drowned in sauce, but instead highlighted a freshness to it. Service was quick and efficient, and parking wasn't too difficult to find.
If you're looking for an authentic Mexican cafe, guac this way! I came on a reference from my girlfriend and was expecting another trendy Latin-themed coffee shop/cafe. These expectations left me suprised by the quiet and modest atmosphere of this cafe. Nothing about this seemed performative. Even the playlist was deeply traditional with authentic picks (I love me some Duelo). None of the many menu items are too loud and quite simple, the way it should be. The house salsa Roja and Verde are truly amazing and can be found on many menu items. The chilaquiles were well presented with quality carnitas. The divorciados tostadas were splendid. They're also quite messy just to advise. But like I said the house salsa roja and verde make these so delicious. You'd probably expect the Mazapán coffee to be an overly sweet nightmare but this was actually not the case. The sweetness was not overbearing and it was quite enjoyable.
Looking for a cute brunch place that will give you the feels and comfort of home? Well this quaint restaurant located in the heights looks like a home from the outside with a beautiful patio. Come for good Tex mex brunch that'll hug you and welcome you home! I came hear with a local friend who suggested this place for brunch! I really enjoyed my coconut latte, it was such a creamy delight. It was a nice contrast to the spiciness of the mole. They do have seasonal items that they feature so look out for those! I'll definitely be back to try more of their delicious food! The service was nice and they're very attentive.
One of my favorite spots , when I'm in town! Love their valet service, since parking could be a hassle. Once you entered you feel like home, very cozy and lovely decorative restaurant. Every seating area it's perfect, love Their fresh flowers touch to every table! Top notch service, very fast and friendly!
When family came into town for our wedding, I wanted to take my cousin for some authentic Mexican breakfast. Cielito is such a vibe, offering food as good as their aesthetic. With good weather, their patio is a perfect spot for brunch. Their coffee was so delicious, and the breakfast sandwich on a concha was a big hit for my brother. My cousin, who is picky about her juices, loved the Verde, which had a bright, refreshing flavor without being too tart. My Mexican style French toast with goat milk was one of the best brunch dishes I've had in Houston. Service was fantastic, and paying and separating our check at the counter was easy. Parking is pretty limited and challenging, as with most Montrose area eateries. I look forward to trying more at Cielito!
When you come here, you literally feel in Mexico! From the cute decor, bilingual staff, and most importantly delicious food!! They have all traditional dishes from Mexico: chilaquiles, molletes, café con sabor a Mazapán! We were very happy with our food, their coffee is delicious and the food comes out very fast. All the staff is attentive and knowledgeable, if it's your first time, they will make recommendations. The only problem I find here, is the parking. You have to park on sidewalk, or other streets, but don't let this discourage you, this restaurant is worth the hype!
So glad I found this spot! Great authentic Mexican food with a lovely ambiance and fantastic service. Line was very long on Sunday but totally worth it! They had fantastic seasonal fall Emmoladas (with mole) and the chilaquiles were great too. Will definitely return!
Very comfortable place - went there for a late breakfast. Note that parking is a challenge - they have no parking so you need to park on the street (the lot next to the restaurant is not theirs). When we left, the restaurant was filled to capacity, but no one waiting. The restaurant is not large (maybe 15 tables). Service was very good - we started out with chips and salsa (they bring a variety with 4 types - the hot is very hot!). Also a Carmelo coffee and a regular coffee. Our breakfast came out quickly. We had the traditional breakfast with sausage and a flour tortilla (instead of bread) and the Tacos de Carnitas (hold the beans). Both very tasty with nice portions. We sat around for a few minutes after eating, but we thought that we should leave since the restaurant was filling up to capacity (they didn't ask us to leave). I'd definitely come back here.
So soo good !!! first time here and love their attention to detail! Can't wait to come back here and try it again
Yummmmmmmm. Probably my favorite brunch in Houston. Started with the cafe de coco which I will be thinking about for the next few mornings and the toqueres which were the perfect combination of sweetness from the corn combined with spice of the salsa. For mains I LOVED the cajeta toast. Definitely my favorite for when I'm in a sweet breakfreast mood. Also loved the divorciados and chilaquiles for a savory option. I also tried the molletes which were good but just didn't stand out when compared to the other delicious things I tried. There can be a wait but it moves pretty quickly and the thrift store next door is fun to look around in while you wait. I've been back a few times and will definitely continue to come back when in Houston.
There is almost no parking. There was a sign o. The fence that said additional parking in the back so I parked in the back and their parking lot attendant still took my keys to move my car over 2 inches the. I had to go get my own car because he blocked me in with another car. The restaurant was very busy and loud. The food was mediocre. I got chorizo and it was dry. A meat that is typically rather oily was dry. The eggs were overcooked. I asked for cheese on my eggs, only addition to the plate, and they forgot it. The potatoes were good and the coconut coffee was good. Not somewhere I would go again.
Good service, great vegetarian food, and a fabulous little cafe atmosphere. The parking is a little rough with the guild shop next door but thankfully, we found a spot and were super surprised to not have a long wait for a table. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well presented. read more
French Toast and chilaquiles was what we tried! I've been here before but didn't leave a review but it was good the times I been in the past and now! Super cozy and home feel style restaurant. The staff is friendly and the menu is a nice size especially for a restaurant that closes at 2pm since they are mainly Open for breakfast. I would wish however the flour tortillas were fresh hand made vs the bought kind but they were still good. I think the area is also pretty cool too! It's located in the heart of Montrose. So there is plenty of shopping and other places to visit! It's a def must try for traditional Mexican food! read more
4 years ago
Small home feeling restaurant. Real busy but wasn't a long a wait. The waitress were attentive and helpful with the menu. The food was good the sopes tasted good the habanero salsa was real good. The agua verde was refreshing. The huevos divorciados were good as well. Now the coffee drinks were really delicious. Would recommend for the experience. read more
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We tried the chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, and menudo. The tacos and beans were good, and the fruit was fresh. I tried to order a kid's meal and the waitress said she couldn't do that. The latte was sweet once you mixed in the whipped cream and the little caramel lollipop. It's a small house, so if it's packed it can get kind of loud. You need to find parking on the side of the road because they don't have an official parking lot. read more
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Went in yesterday for my birthday brunch and let me tell you it was an interesting experience . We come around 12ish, and it was super packed outside ( tons of people waiting to get seated) . I thought there would maybe be a hostess outside making sure everything is organized or to get you checked in to wait for a table but you have to go inside. When you go inside it's SUPER tiny, and the hostess wasn't friendly at all. I understand it's packed and it's frustrating but the attitude was unnecessary. I go up to the counter to ask where do I put my name down on the wait list , and she's like over there and points to the paper. I told her okay so I just put my name & time that's it? And she's like yes just write it yourself. I was like okay dang ? There was pages of names written and how large the party is and you had to write what time you arrived. Which seems so unorganized because anyone can just write anything. My suggestion I've worked in a restaurant before and they should invest in an iPad in order to keep organization because plenty of people were not happy with how they were calling the list. Also don't understand why they wouldn't take down a number maybe instead of having to go outside & shout for who's next? Getting phone numbers would be better in order to send a text or shoot the person a call because the wait time was roughly an hour. My boyfriend & I go outside and wait and what was nice they passed out little aguas frescas which were bomb! I'm pretty sure I had watermelon and it was soooo good! About 15 minutes later we hear the hostess come out and say my name & we go inside and she's like party of 3 ? And we're like No? Party of 2? So we were going to get sat in a corner which would've been a bit nicer but they sat us right by the hostess stand. Let me tell you the review that was put on here saying it's SUPER HOT inside was no joke!! This place is too busy to not have any air conditioning inside. Honestly it would've been better to sit outside because it was just hot and stuffy on the inside. Luckily our waiter was amazing !! I can't remember her name but she's the only reason our experience was semi decent! She was the pretty Latina girl, black hair, with a super long ponytail. I wish I would've gotten her name but she's a really good server if you are dining in. She was quick to come and take our orders, we did not ONCE have to look for her or ask she was on top of her game! I ordered the chilaquiles & my boyfriend ordered the divorciados & also a little sopa which I'm pretty sure was sopa de letras ? That little sopa was bomb!! He originally wanted menudo but apparently they didn't have any which sucked. I also ordered the Caramelo , it was okay I'd def choose an agua Fresca over that. My food was also good but honestly nothing amazing . I feel like for the wait time and the way this place is highly unorganized I would NOT wait an hour to dine into a place that's blazing hot. Literally my boyfriend & I left out sweating because it was so damn hot. Would I come back ? If I did not on the weekend that's for sure and also only to dine in with the server we had she was AWESOME! Also when you're there you have to go up to the register to pay which isn't a best idea business wise because people start to line up and that little area gets congested and servers are trying to get through with plates, people keep opening and closing the door. It's honestly a hot mess, whoever owns this definitely needs to reevaluate how they're running this place, and don't even get me started with the parking it absolutely sucks. Also my bf was running out of topo chico and they didn't have that either ?? How are you running a Mexican spot with no topo Chico or menudo ? I would like to come back and maybe retry during the week but do not go especially if you are large party on the weekend. We literally had a customer arguing with the hostess ( which I don't blame him for ) because they kept skipping the large parties and making them wait. Also on the patio a Hispanic girl and white guy came after us and it seems like the server on the patio knew them and sat them down like nothing!! So there was people waiting for 30+ mins to an hour and just because it was her friend she sat them right away which was insane to me!!! read more
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YUM YUM YUM! This small little place packs a big flavor! It's really good! There's usually a long wait but it's worth it and they offered everyone waiting outside some free agua frescas, which was incredibly kind. Don't skip this place! I got the red chilaquiles and it was delicious! Spicier than I expected but I enjoy that. The arroz con leche was soooo creamy and indulgent! Can't wait to try more read more
6 years ago
This place is a definitely a brunch go-to! I love everything from the ambiance, the small-family restaurant feel and the food. I have had to wait a few times but it seems to go by fast. I ordered the migas with half red salsa and half green salsa with a caramelo (iced caramel coffee). I am definitely a fan of this combination. read more
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Cozy, cute, delicious and perfect for pictures lol (PC @artbyolgaj -IG ) This is what we got... *Sopes Two handmade sopes topped with black beans, queso fresco, crema mexicana, cabbage, avocado Pico, with your choice of meat (chorizo or chicken). *Cajeta Toast Mexican flavored french toast cooked in authentic caramelized goat's milk topped with bacon served with two eggs. *Verde (Green juice) spinach, pineapple, apple, cucumber. *Orange Juice read more
We visited this restaurant on a Friday shortly after opening, so we had no issue finding parking, but I can see how that may be a hassle as it gets busier later in the day, esp on weekends. This place is so cute and homey with all the current fall decor. We were immediately greeted upon entry and were promptly seated. My husband and I ordered la bandera, nopalitos, una concha, un cafe, y un chocolate de olla. We loved our food, and service was great. Ok, I love pan dulce, but their concha was not my favorite. It was good, but it had too strong a flavor of butter (?) for my concha-liking. The flavor reminded me of a buttery croissant, which I love, but not for my conchas. My husband liked that it had a slightly distinct flavor tho, so to each their own. It was tasty either way. We definitely want to come back and try many of their other menu items and invite family/friends. read more
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Food is soo good! Menu options are GREAT! filled with authentic flavors and sides. It gets packed especially during breakfast hours on the weekends. However, Service is good. Cielito has a very homelike vibe, it's a little small inside but it's super cute for pics & they have a patio. The only reason why it's not 5 stars is because parking is very tricky and they could use an electronic wait list system. So expect a wait. Owners are great and always greeting with a smile:)! Worth the wait in my opinion. read more
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Super super cute place, I definitely love trying new places in the big city so I was so excited to come check it out. I got there at a really good time on Sunday around 9:45/10 AM & found parking next to the restaurant & only had a 10/15 minute wait. Everything inside is so so cute. The food presentation is so cute & everyone there is so nice. However, I'm deducting two stars because they weren't that attentive to the food preparation. There was mold on my French toast but besides that everything was good You can even see the mold from this cute pic I took with my boyfriend. Definitely gross but I'm a strong believer in second chances so will probably have to go again on one of their good days. read more
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The food was amazing as was the agua fresca. I recommend the chilaquiles rojos! The flavor is very authentic, not tex-mex at all! They do have a variety of dishes but the Mexican dishes are the real deal!! The only thing was the place is super tiny so on a busy day you will have a long wait unless you don't mind sitting on the outside patio like we did on a not so cool day. No fans or heaters seen on the patio. You need to come early if you want a seat inside without wait. read more
6 years ago
Brunch at cielito cafe was incredible! This spot is cozy, charming, and clean. The food was flavorful and they offer vegan versions of MANY of their dishes Plus their chamoy is homemade They're open Tuesday through Sunday from 8am-2:30pm. You may have to wait, but it's definitely worth it!! My only issue was that the inside was packed, there was no social distancing. read more
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The cutest brunch place you'll ever visit. The cafe is inside of a house so it's super cute and cozy. I tried the chilaquiles, concha sandwich, and coconut coffee and I'm happy to report that everything exceeded my expectations. What initially sparked my interest in this place was the concha breakfast sandwich and let me tell you, it's a must try menu item. The concha is warmed up and slathered in sour cream so it's super soft and pillowy. *drools* The coconut coffee is made with coconut creamer, coconut whipped cream, and topped with shredded coconut. Last but not least-- the chilaquiles. I got them with the salsa verde and they've gotta be by far the best I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and check out Cielito Cafe. You'll be so happy you did. :) read more
4 years ago
I loved everything about Celieto! I felt like I was coming over to a friend's house for lunch (minus having to look for street parking; boo). I'm a teacher on summer break and wanted to take advantage of beating the usual weekend crowd. I thought this place would be empty on a Tuesday at noon. I walked up and there was a line to put your name on a clipboard. The place was packed, but I was sat after only 5 minutes. The caramelo is an iced caramel latte with whipped cream & a caramel lollipop on top. It was a sweet treat and very delicious! I had the flautas which was served with black beans. It was very flavorful, but not super filling. All the servers were very attentive and the man at the front was friendly! I can understand why this restaurant was very busy- cute ambiance, great food, and amazing service! read more
6 years ago
Oh wow. This place is a must visit. Great service and the food was on point. Fresh and yummy. Beautifully presented. Seeing the other tables plates makes me want to come back. A perfect gem and price is very fair. read more
7 years ago
Great spot for brunch in the montrose area! Loved the decor/ambiance inside. It's a cute blue house turned into a cafe but still had a homey feel inside. They have a parking lot next to the cafe (all though it says you can only park there on Sundays). It took about 30 minutes to get a table on. Sunday afternoon. Food: amazing. I ordered the divorciados (minus the chorizo bc vegetarian) and they let me sub a side of potatoes!! It was delicioussss. Probably the best Mexican brunch I've had in Houston. They had lots of vegetarian options on their menu and seemed open to making substitutions as well. Portion sizes were a little small but filling enough. Prices are around $10 for each entree. My friends also ordered the chilaquiles, cajeta toast, and sopa, which they seemed to really enjoy. Overall 10/10, I definitely need to come back to try out their other items!! read more
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I've driven by Cielito Café numerous times and never realized that it was a restaurant - but so glad i finally checked it out. It's located in a little house in a residential neighborhood. Parking is pretty limited, but there is street parking. They don't take reservations. We got there on a Saturday morning around 11 and had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table. There are a number of tables inside, but because it's a house, it's pretty limited seating. But it's worth the wait! They have both sweet and savory items on the menu. If you are craving something sweet, the Cajeta Toast is a must! It's French toast with bacon crumbles on top. It comes with a side of eggs any way you want them. If you want something savory, my friend got the Huevos Divorciados and really liked it. It's two corn tostadas with eggs on top, along with salsa and avocado. I wish we had room for dessert. The couple next to us got the cake which looked delicious!! There were also plenty of options for drinks and coffee. They had a selection of fresh homemade juices and drink specials. read more
7 years ago
Went for a Saturday brunch and it was a cute little spot. The wait was pretty long (that's because parties of 6-8 were in abundance and taking multiple tables). Once we finally got in after about 30ish minutes, I was pleased with the cute decor and well-priced options. When I got my food, I wasn't super impressed. The shrimp tacos were decent at best but my friend enjoyed her French toast. I'd go back to try something different but I'm in no rush. P.S. They don't serve alcohol tho so you won't be sipping mimosas in this establishment! read more
This is such a cute place to have breakfast and catch up with friends. The service is great and the food is even better. Don't think that because it's cute it lowers the authenticity of mexican food. Its really good!! just be aware that there is usually a wait and parking isn't the best but i'd definitely come back for all the antojitos they have. read more
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1915 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006
Montrose
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(832) 409-5253
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Do they have private parking?
Very small . Street parking is most likely your best bet .
What is the approximate wait time on a Saturday early morning brunch? I read that is a long wait time sometimes? Thank you in advance
If you go early you can pretty much walk in but the crowd starts around 9:30ish then it depends ...have waited up to 30min.
Are there outdoor dining options?
Yes on a wooden deck ... I don't recall how many
What is this next to? I couldn't find it the other day!?
It is in a converted home. It's a baby blue exterior with white trim. Look at the yelp pics of the exterior.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes. There is at least one dish with the GF designation, but it seems a few dishes are available with minimal changes to make GF. Just ask the server.
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