We came at around 11 and it was pretty busy. We waited about 25 minutes for an outside table. The food came out quickly. The coffee was too sweet but not horrible. The omelette was drenched in green salsa and had more cheese than expected. At one point the eggs didn't taste like eggs. The diced potatoes didn't have much flavor. However, what elevated the food was of course combining it. The taco created was delicious! We waited awhile to pay since we weren't aware we had to go inside ourselves until told. read more

Cielito Cafe - Banderas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been to this place several times and loved it each time! However, the only thing that I don't love about this place is the long wait. You either have to go on a weekday or right when they open on the weekends to avoid the wait. Every single time that I go here, I order the same thing - chilaquiles and cafe de coco! It's consistent every time and delicious! Staff are efficient especially since they have to turn tables over quickly. I wouldn't recommend coming here with a huge party unless you don't mind waiting! read more

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The place is a little house so it's cute cozy vibes, the place is quite small and gets full fast so the wait time can be long. I was told it would be a 20 minute wait and waited for an hour if not more! I will say the food made the wait worth it! The plates were very well served, good size and very nicely served! The food tasted pretty authentic making it a good spot for a traditional breakfast!! The drinks were delicious I got the green juice and it was the perfect healthy refresher that I was looking for! I had chilaquiles and they were delicious not too spiced for those with a low tolerance it even had a nice lemony taste! read more

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I love it here! The food has been awesome every time. My favorite is the coconut coffee (I am not a coffee drinker). The place is a little small but the wait time is never long. The service is amazing! read more

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At this spot I definitely had to take my time to explain to my fellow yelpers! This place is a diamond in a haystack. Hands down one of the best brunch places in Houston. This place has authentic Mexican food with a few American dishes. Food had just the right amount of seasoning. A lot of Mexican restaurants could over season their food. Not here. Location a bit difficult but understandable for the vibes that this place gives off. Easy menu to read and dish price all worth it. Lovely staff. Wish the hrs were to at least 3 and just a bit larger. Prepare to wait for a bit. But worth it. Hurry up n try it. read more

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First time here! Small place but very cozy and nice lighting. Kind and fast service as well. Food was absolutely delicious and tasted light and fresh. It was a perfect portion too I didn't get anything else. Parking wise it's not the best and especially if you come at a busy time. I've seen lines outside. Not much to say but it was genuinely good sopes and I felt very happy after lol. I will for sure be back. read more

Cielito Cafe - Chicken sopes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I chose this place for brunch while visiting my beautiful home city m, H Town! I arrived before my friend and out us on the waitlist. They operate off writing your name on paper and they call your name outside so you may be forced to stand in the elements for your table. We went on a Sunday and the parking lot next door may belong to a business across the street other days of the week? Even then, the lot was full no matter what so luckily I got a space to sit in the car and check our name on the list but parking can be difficult, be prepared! Once we got our table, the inside is very intimate, I found it charming. From our table, I could see the kitchen. Our server was impatient and seemed annoyed we didn't decide fast enough, never refilled our waters, and forgot parts of our meal. That was single handedly the element that tainted some of our experience. I overall enjoyed my food, I was torn between something sweet or savory. I got the Cajeta toast and felt like the serving was perfect. Not too much, not too little and the toast was so good. I would come back again but the waitlist situation could be revised in light that many restaurant do electronic notifications. If one plans to bring someone elderly or disabled, be prepared. Especially sice Houston is HOUSTON. I felt overwhelmed the amount of people fanning themselves under the tree and this one elderly woman in a wheelchair with her family. read more

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Definitely DO NOT RECC going on a Sunday. This was my second time visiting and it was just the complete opposite experience as my first time. I was quoted 40 mins and waited over an hour before I finally decided to just leave. We are forced to wait outside in the heat and they wouldn't even offer to give a call when ready for us so we can sit in the air conditioner. They also have a check mark system- where if you check in with the hostess you get another check mark. Not sure what that means- I feel they intentionally made up wait longer for checking in a few times. Head here if you wanna wait all day and have a hard time finding parking ! read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food and drinks are really good and tasty! They have good brunch food with creative drinks and desserts. However, if you are going on the weekend it can be a long wait, and it's hot out there right now! They don't allow reservations on the weekend so we showed up and put our names on a list, but we learned they had call ahead (not listed on the website) so there were a lot of people not waiting outside on the list before us. Our quoted wait time of 20 minutes was over an hour. Additionally, since there are a lot of people coming in and out, there is a push for you to eat and get out. It can be understandable since the space is small, but with all of this in mind, I would both call ahead and be ready to potentially wait outside. read more

This experience was okay. The last time we came, the French toast knocked it out of the park. This time, we tried more of the menu, and it was just fine. Coming early to the cafe meant we didn't have a long wait, which we were happy with. However, I've often seen lines and groups of customers waiting around for some time before getting a spot. I don't mind that the space is small or that it's full - but just be aware that you may have to wait a little at peak hours, outside in the heat. I didn't feel that my molletes breakfast had a balance of flavor. The chorizo tasted bitter and salty, and the toast was soft. I think it would have been better with a crisper toast (so it wasn't all mushy) and with some lime (to counter the saltiness and fattiness). My eggs were cooked perfectly! However, because the molletes were already fatty and salty, the eggs made it nearly inedible - it was better without them though, so I took them off. The churros we really loved, and I thought the cafe de coco drink was super nice - this place does sweet really well. I would recommend the sweet side of the menu moreso than the rest. read more

Cielito Cafe - Cafe de coco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was good. The service was friendly and personable. And Ambience is pleasingly quaint. They also have valet.

This morning, we visited Celito Café and absolutely enjoyed our meals. I had the blue tortilla quesadilla with chicharrón, and it was amazing! My husband had the menudo, and aside from the great taste, I really appreciated that the meat was cut into smaller pieces--just like I do at home so my kids don't struggle. That alone deserves five stars! The chilaquiles were packed with flavor and spice--so much so that my daughter eventually said she was just burning her mouth, lol. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely go back. Oh, and don't forget to grab a coffee! read more

I came to Cielito Cafe for a birthday brunch! The food and service was a solid 10/10! The wait was not too long, about 15/20 mins... but in this Texas summer heat it felt like an eternity! Lol! The ambience is nice, it is a small place but very cozy and chic. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for so long and so happy I finally did it! There is usually a big wait but we came around 10 am and the wait was pretty short. It looked like people started waiting a while around 11:30 ish/12. The ambiance is cozy - whether outside or inside. There were some flies outside but they accommodated us with fans which really helped them to stay away. The service was overall a bit slower - so come here if you are not in a rush/can savor and take your time with your meal! Although a bit slower, the workers are all very sweet and nice! The food was great as well! I got sopes with a side of potatoes and really enjoyed both red and green sauces to go with it. The red sauce has a good kick! The cajeta toast was also so delicious. The condensed milk and cajeta/caramel on top made the twist on a regular French toast so amazing! Absolutely will be back. read more

Cielito Cafe - Sopes with a side of potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is always a pleasure! True and authentic flavor and spices. I always have to order a verde juice no matter what. This is a small place so be prepared to wait for a while after you check in, but I guarantee you it is definitely worth the wait! read more

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The food is amazing. The setting is inside a house that they converted into a restaurant. It can be cramped if you like bigger spaces. Waited a bit because it seemed to be a popular spot. Overall a nice place for breakfast or brunch. read more

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Went on Wednesday morning. Cielito cafe is located in the Montrose area. It is definitely hard to find a park because there is no designated parking space for Cielito Cafe other than available street parking near by. Upon finally getting a parking spot, there were a lot of people on the inside as the place looks like it was a house converted into a restaurant. You will be sitting elbow to elbow if you eat inside the restaurant and it was very loud inside. We decided to place a to-go order. We ordered breakfast tacos. My wife order turkey sausage tacos & i ordered pork sausage tacos. The order took awhile to come out but eventually came out. On our breakfast tacos it was no specification of which one was turkey sausage & which was pork sausage. My wife and I both ate our tacos & tasted each others & they were both pork sausage tacos. My wife cannot eat pork so I went inside to get tell the cashier lady I forgot her name but I believe her name was Mariana. I let her know what happened & she did not argue with me about which one was which but gave me my refund and told me I could keep the food. She only charged me for the lemonade cucumber drink which was so refreshing. The food tasted good though ! The breakfast tacos were fresh, real eggs, homemade tortillas, & fresh sausage (pork). The orange sauce was a great addition as well, it had a bit of spice to it, but nothing overbearing if your not a spice person. The fruit was fresh and the refried black beans were super fresh and refried to perfection. For me the lemonade cucumber drink was the highlight! I might be biased because I love fused drinks. But the drink is definitely a must get ! Overall give it a try ! read more

Cielito Cafe - Lemonade with Cucumber - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We visited this little restaurant but cozy and amazing place. The waiting time: We were so lucky less than 5 minutes. Food Quality: I will recommend coco coffee if you love coffee.The conchas (the sweet bread) my favorite! The food was delicious. I had the Chilaquiles rojos y verdes little spicy for my taste and the French Toast very good too. Overall, we had a great experience the service was excellent. We definitely recommend. read more

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Omg this little hole in the wall deserves so much recognition. My only issue is parking. I'd only recommend visiting on a Sunday because of that. I ordered the divorciados but substituted the chorizo for turkey sausage. Everything was so flavorful. The customer service was amazing as well. The interior of the restaurant is very intimate and homey, which I loved. I'd def recommend this restaurant as I plan to visit again myself. read more

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The service is great. The moment I walked in, I felt like I I was walking I to my mexican friends mom's home. The smell of warm food and coffee hits and transports me back there. I tried the coconut coffee, which was fabulous, and I miss it already. The oatmeal made with cashew milk was actually a perk to have it was heartwarming and edible for someone lactose intolerant, and my belly was happy. All of the dishes I tried were so good I can't wait to return with my family this weekend. read more

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Mid asf. We've seen the crazy lines outside for years and finally decided to check it out. Service was weird, food was very bland. Side note, parking sucks and seating is very cramped inside. read more

I truly had higher hopes for this spot. Despite of the numerous recommendations for this restaurant. I do want to start off that the parking is horrible. There's clearly a parking lot right next to the restaurant unfortunately it's for a different business. I had to park on the street if you're lucky to find something nearby. There was no wait time which was great sat inside and greeted right away. Our drink order was taken and appetizer. I wanted their agua fresca of the day and a caramelo (Iced coffee). They ran out of their agua so went in for a Mexican coke. Caramelo was super watered down, no flavor whatsoever. Maybe next time that I give this restaurant another try, I'd have to swing by earlier. Moving on to the appetizer, we got their Chicharrones. Probably the best thing I had there. Fresh out the grease and great crunch to them. Definitely a 10/10. Entrees; Pambazo, first time trying it. I think overall it was super good added chorizo to it. I personally would not get it with chorizo again it was a little salty for my likings. Tres quesadillas azules, we got one of chicken tinga, chicharrón, and chorizo. Out of all three the chicharrón had the best flavor. Chicharrón was in salsa verde and the tortillas were amazing. Now for the tings & chorizo it was okay. Not a fan of tinga as is but didn't lack flavor. I think the chorizo was just overall salty. Enchiladas Michoacánas, this dish was standard. Good flavor but it was cold. I couldn't enjoy it fully. I want to try this spot again like I stated earlier, maybe at an earlier time. Parking, oh well not much you can do about that. The staff were nice, they did check in before closing the kitchen down if we wanted to order more food. Inside is cute and tiny, nothing special. One thing we sat right by the door so the constant opening and closing of the door got annoying, I should've asked to sit somewhere else to avoid that. Hopefully next time it's better! read more

Stopped in for breakfast before work and loved it! Cute patio (especially on a beautiful day like today!), super friendly staff, beautiful presentation, and delicious food. My avocado toast was picture-perfect and exactly what I wanted. The coconut cafecito was creamy and delicious. Such a charming little breakfast spot, i'll definitely be back soon! read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a little hidden gem!! It gets crowded so be ready to wait but it's totally worth it!!! Good food and drinks!! read more

Cielito Cafe - Coconut coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

After seeing all the hype on social media, I finally made it in on my second attempt! My first try was on a weekend, but the wait time was over two hours. The establishment itself is cute, and we ordered the regular chilaquiles and the divorciados. Both dishes were fantastic--the flavors were spot on, and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely worth the wait and the price. That said, there are a couple of things I didn't like. The space is super tight, with tables so close together that I ended up overhearing someone else's entire conversation, haha! And the parking situation was horrible, which might be the biggest reason I hesitate to come back. read more

Not worth the hype! The place is super small and very uncomfortable to dine in. Tables are crammed one on top of each other and the line to pay goes around making it even more crowded. The food came out very fast and it was ok. IMO very overpriced for the what it is and for the portions. Had multiple servers trying to help which in theory sound like a good plan but it wasn't as all they wanted was for you to shove your food down and leave. Quite uncomfortable. Don't waste your time and money! read more

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Lovely little trip down memory lane coming here to Cielito Cafe. Reminded me of going to my Tía's restaurant as a kid in the 90's. The converted heritage home on Dunlavy does give you the family feeling when you sit down in what used to be someone's living room. The service was quite quick, as I assume they need to turn tables over quickly since there is very little to no parking for them. It's maybe the one downside, but if you're familiar with the area you kinda expect it. Food was very much what you'd expect from a home cook, and I mean that in a good way. It's the breakfast dishes you grew up with in a Mexican family. There are a good bit of options from heavy to light and savory to sweet. chilaquiles were great and I liked the toastada de aguacate. Also tried the chocolate de olla which was homemade in the less good way. My guess is that it was just Abuelita's. read more

Cielito Cafe - Tostada de aguacate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nice looking restaurant, the decor is very nice. Food was tasty, no issues. Very polite server. Good parking, place was easy to find.

The restaurant has a cute, homey feel and the owner is such a sweetheart! We ordered the Huevos Divorciados, Cajeta Toast, Sopes, and Cafe de Coco. I don't normally order drinks, but I noticed everyone was getting it, and it did not disappoint! The Cajeta Toast was cutely played and had a great Mexican style of sweetness to it. The Sopes and Huevos divorciados were amazing! The salsas that it came with were nice and spicy. The only downsides (which were kind of major) were that they do not have any parking, and they do not take reservations. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes but it ended up being 1.5 hours. read more

Cielito Cafe - Huevos Divorciados, Cajeta Toast, Sopes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had high hopes for this place. Every time I would drive by there would be a huge line and wait to eat there. I went there for brunch, and we were sat in probably the worst spot, especially with two kids. It was cold that day, and they put us at the first table, only a few inches away from the entrance. I would not have minded so much, but the door would literally open every 5 to 10 seconds, nonstop, for the entire duration we were there. It was quite distracting and cold. I think there should not be a table for customers to sit at right close to the door, especially if it's a that high of a traffic area. I ordered the molletes with a sunny side egg. It came out on soggy, not crispy, bread. The egg on top was fried dry, which to me sunny side means runny, but perhaps they made a mistake. I would give it a 2/10. Nonetheless, I was not enjoying any of it. I reluctantly decorated to send it back and even offered to pay for it, I just wanted to eat something I was going to enjoy. The waitress was kind enough to take it back and not let me pay for it, which was a nice gesture. I ended up ordering the green chilaquiles. By this time this pregnant lady was on the verge of hangry, so I forgot to take a picture. I ate it, but was still not impressed. I would give it a 3/5. The plate just lacked overall flavor. It did not a good ratio of egg and salsa to chip crisps either. I hate giving this low of Q score to a place that seems to be pretty popular around here, but both of the plates I ordered were just not good. Definitely not worth waiting for. I'm not knocking off any stars for where they sat us, it's just for the food. I do wish they would consider moving the tables around and not putting a table right next to the door. I doubt I'm the only one that has an issue with that seating arrangement. The outside patio is cute though! If it's a nice day, I would recommend sitting out there. read more

Cielito Cafe - Molletes. Plain, no taste, and soggy bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Heard about this place for awhile and now I was able to make it. Surprisingly this place is packed for lunch. We were there about 11:50am and the waiting list was already filled up the page. We had to wait a good 40min in order to get a table for 3. Food was good and service was great. Give them a try if u r in Montrose area. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Unfortunately, parking is a bit of a hassle, especially when this place is very popular, but we finally found a spot on the street! I will say that the servers and host are super accommodating, and truly have exceeded my expectations! I had the Chilaquiles and my man had the French toast, both were incredibly delicious and hot! The café de Olla was just perfect on the amount of sweet and spice. Be atmosphere, was one of a friendly and happy place. I will definitely make this spot a regular! read more

12-18-24. Tkt # 6 Order # 153622 NO parking available. Parked on street and was trapped by car in front of me and behind me. Tables are too small, and too close together. Had to ask for spoon for my coffee. Over priced for minimal food served. I went alone, ticket indicates guest: 3. Food was good but not enough to justify $19.95 worth. I will NOT be returning on my own conation. I did not get any salsa, was not offered any salsa... read more

The cafe has a lively vibe--everyone seemed to be having a good time. Hit and misses: the coconut coffee was lush and satisfying. Skip the Pambazo. The menu states it is stuffed with either chicken or chorizo, potatoes, beans and other goodies. Hardly. I could hardly find my chicken in the sandwich and the beans were a mere swipe. It looks impressive, but that's because the roll is very big. My companions seemed to enjoy their eggs. I thought it peculiar that the cafe had no tea--even though the menu lists it. No iced. No hot. And the waiter just offered a goofy smile when we sought clarification. Who runs out of tea during the lunch hour? No, "it's brewing, it'll be ready real soon." No, I'm sorry." Weird. I won't be going back. read more

This place is good but I am not sure why the wait is so crazy every weekend. In case you're not already aware, parking is nonexistent, as the attached parking lot is actually for the Guild Shop. There are people monitoring the lot too, so I wouldn't even attempt to sneak into a spot there. Street parking is your only option unfortunately. As far as it goes with food, it was definitely tasty. I had the nopalitos, which was scrambled eggs with cactus and ranchera sauce. It came with tortillas (or bread), beans, green salsa, and a tiny fruit cup. Everything was great, and I'd definitely recommend it. My friend also had the chilaquiles, which were good. The oatmeal (avena), was really good, and not your average oatmeal, as it's spiced, sweetened, and topped with fruit and nuts. My favorite part of the meal was the cafe de coco, a coconut flavored coffee. I could have gone for another easily, it was so tasty. Although it was chilly, we sat outside to minimize the wait (even at 8:20 am), because inside was so packed. While I enjoyed the food here, I think other parts of the city have similar food that's just as good without a wait. read more

Cielito Cafe - Nopalitos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is cute and cozy old house turned into a restaurant, their specialty is Mexican brunch/lunch dishes, with a down home vibe located in Houston Mid Town "the heart of the city". We tried chilaquiles, avocado toast, breakfast tacos and concha sandwich (Yes a sandwich in a sweet Mexican roll) that was my favorite, arroz con leche dessert was delish and coconut coffee was so good, they also have a really nice selection of aguas frescas, be aware you might have to wait 30 minutes or so to get a table during the weekend, it gets busy and seating is limited. Staff is very nice considering the place is super busy. I'll definitely come Back to try more menu items. read more

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I love coming to this place, it's been my go to authentic Mexican place for years now. read more

Cielito Cafe - Jugo verde (Green juice) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decent food. Definitely not worth getting your car towed though. Parked here and got towed. Beware of these scamming towers. Was told I "left the premises" and they had "proof with a video" and when I showed them timestamped footage of when I was there they said it wasn't enough and when I asked to see the footage they didn't have it. Paid 300$ in towing charges. BEWARE. read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for Father's Day breakfast. Food and coffee were good but nothing special. Our server was nice but not attentive; my husband never got a refill for his coffee. The decor was very cute, and we liked the overall ambience, but it was simply TOO loud. We couldn't hear each other or our server, so we just ate and got out ASAP. Unfortunate bc we really wanted to love it. read more

Cielito Cafe was one of the most home-y places I have ever visited (literally, it's in a house)! From the hostess to the waitress, everyone was beyond nice and helpful. They were so busy and yet so attentive. The food was delicious. Enjoyed my cafe de coco, not too overwhelming with the coconut flavor but wish I would have gotten it iced. With the chilaquiles, I'm glad I got to choose red and green where versus just one. It added a good balance between mild and spicy. Their chips and salsa app comes with 4 sauces which was great flavor for each of them! read more

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