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    Cisco's Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (21 reviews)
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    Larry B.

    Cisco? OK then, this review is best written with Computer Networking terminology (44 unique references). Let's start by saying this is a hole-in-the-wall place, a family-run node, not a daisy chain. Cisco is the name of the cheerful owner and cook, a small-set (like me), but young chap. Hence, Cisco Kid, like the old series.* I like this place, and it passes my Return Code. [_]__ Ethernet --- (from Wikipedia: "A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.") [ ...or.... translated into simple restaurant language: How to handle meal ordering and delivering amongst many customers per table, and many tables per restaurant. [ [_]__ Gateway --- Front door leads directly into a clean, but plain, dining area with casual, easy-to-clean furniture and concrete floor. A cute mural is on the wall of a caballero in the desert. [ [_]__ Signal --- Clean (good housekeeping, including the bus boy) [ [_]__ Protocol --- Staff speaks Spanish and English [ [_]__ Router --- Waitress leads me to a table [ [_]__ Network address --- Although my table was #6, I figured the overall address from the business address, I sat at 'Table Clean Please, I Plead' (TCP/IP) # 125.85.104.6. [ [_]__ Switch --- Lunch menu switches to a very different Dinner menu, although you can order most of the dinner items for a lunch; thus, covering a wide area nicely (WAN). Soups of day: (1) Tortilla and (2) Chicken and Dumplings. --o--- Lunch menu: Two Mexican dishes (fajitas and tacos only) and mostly American (CFS, burgers, BBQ, deli sandwiches like Reuben, meatloaf, salads, etc.). ----o- Dinner menu: Almost all Mexican food! [ [_]__ Policies --- Daily specials are offered (such as grilled pork chops on Wednesday). And for the staples, does Cisco get its food from Sysco? Probably.** [ [_]__ Subnet --- Sysco Kid** Menu lists only American food items for lunch. All menu items are SNMP (Simple Ngredient Meal Preparation). [ [_]__ LAN --- Local Area Nachos are only served at dinner [ [_]__ Bridge --- You can order over the counter or at a table. [ [_]__ Latency --- It took about 8 minutes to get my food after ordering. [ [_]__ Firewall --- Chips y Salsa are excellent. Salsa is medium and sufficiently chunky to pile on the home-made chips (some puffy). Only 3 chips were pretty oily pieces (POP3). So, you should not have a digestive tract firewall issue. [ [_]__ QoS (Quality of Service) --- Waitress was quiet and somber, but good at recording order, returning food in a reasonable time, and handling the (parity) check when pinged. Only if you are dressed inappropriately is there any black-hat activity of denial of service. [ [_]__ Packet --- Waitress brought my food order packet of Enchiladas (chicken, verde). [ [_]__ Configuration --- Plate includes 3 enchiladas, beans, rice, and a tad of lettuce (proxy salad). [ [_]__ Backbone --- Pork chop is (PCI) served with the backbone [ [_]__ Throughput --- The meal did not give me any digestive problems afterward. [ [_]__ Bandwidth --- Zero (i.e. no live music) [ [_]__ Traffic --- Not much, since it's not at a major street cross-connect. Easy place to find in primarily a residential neighborhood, easy to park, and there was no traffic anomaly congestion at lunchtime. It's across from one school and down next street (DNS) from Klein Forest High School, so avoid the site test at 3pm. [ [_]__ Network --- They offer a catering service. [ [_]__ Internet --- What? No wi-fi to the Internet? [ [_]__ Noise --- Country music on the radio (this is the Klein area; sample: "Thousand Miles from Nowhere") [ [_]__ Cable --- Yeah! The TV was not on! [ [_]__ Access point --- At lunch, there were about 6 other tables busy, and all were loyal repeat customers who know the waitress and Cisco by name. [ [_]__ Diagnostics --- Good food in comfort feeling, not-fancy yet not run-down place. It's been here for years and developed a following for good reason. * More about the Cisco Kid: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cisco_Kid http://www.perlmanpages.com/bsmovies/cisco2.htm ** More about a possible connection with Sysco: "Last year, the Houston-based food service giant Sysco Corp. opened a 585,000-square-foot distribution center in the (Greenspoint) district's new Pinto Business Park. At 1,000 acres, it is the largest business park in Harris County." - Houston Business Journal OK, there is no connection.

    So far so great. Our 1st time but Very good.

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    Good food great value for the amount of money you spend. Very good service and place is always clean

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    The food is great! The salsa is caliente, so be aware. Very good place to grab a bite to eat that's gonna be fulfilling.

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    Great price. The food seriously taste homemade! It looks family owned and the people are very polite and helpful.

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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    4.2
    (293 reviews)
    16.5 mi
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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    3.9
    (893 reviews)
    13.2 mi
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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    Maximo

    Maximo

    4.6
    (169 reviews)
    17.3 mi
    $$$

    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

    Went for Sunday brunch with a reservation and were seated almost immediately on the patio. It's…read moretemperature-controlled, which is a huge plus in Houston, and it's still super cute. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the duck carnitas. We added barbacoa to the burrito, and it was honestly the definition of comfort food. It was EXTREMELY greasy though, so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife. If I had been home alone... I probably would've just shoved the whole thing in my mouth. I couldn't not order the duck carnitas. It came on a sope, which is basically my definition of the perfect Mexican brunch. It was really yummy, and I especially loved the salsa that came with it. My only real critique is that the portions felt a little on the smaller side. Either bump them up a bit or add a small side, because I definitely could've eaten a little more.

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    Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

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    Candente - Museum District

    Candente - Museum District

    4.1
    (638 reviews)
    16.9 mi
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    What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

    Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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    Skinny margarita (large)

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