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    Crystal's Cafe

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    Closed • Closed

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Patty H.

    A mom and pop cafe of over twenty years. Recommended for breakfast. If the chilequilas are prepared the way I like them I know it is a good place to eat. Unfortunately the chips were soggy and the cheese that was on top not melted. Good flavor, but not my way The service was good and coffee delicious. I will give it a try another time.

    Menudo los fin de semanas. Well made.
    Panda S.

    Located south of Woodlawn on Zarzamora. Thankful for the info it's cash only but wish I would have seen it before going in. Thankful ATM across the street with a $2.75 charge. But for some business I guess even 4 square is still a little steep and cash does help keep prices down as I've seen in some places. And the prices here are reasonable and you do get a lot. The coffee is good. Not burnt but a lil dark. The creamer is liquid non-dairy. They have menudo and barbacoa available on the weekends only. We tried both and it was all delicious. They do have homemade flour tortillas that are delicious. The corn tortilla is regular plain corn The eggs they cooked to how you specify. Staff was super sweet and kind. I liked it and will definitely be back here again. I would recommend them to friends.

    Egg bean cheese taco
    Dennis S.

    Standard locally owned west side taqueria that quickly serves inexpensive good tacos. The tortillas are good and held the fillings in very well. They were not as tasty as some other places, but were above average for the area. The egg bean and cheese taco was very good. The eggs were cooked nicely, but the beans were room temp then sprinkled with cold-ish cheese, which was not melted. The chicharron taco was messy and delicious. Nice chunks of meat along with a nice tomato based sauce. The salsa quemada on the table was very good. It complemented the tacos well! Didn't see the typically red or green salsa, but they were not missed. The interior is run down and bare, even for a Mexican restaurant on the west side. Not a lot of decorations or lively colors. I can see why local residents like the food, but I wouldn't go out if my way for it.

    Taco lunch special
    Sam G.

    The salsa was delicious. It's kinda spicy but so good. I poured it on everything. I got the puffy taco lunch combo. Husband got the taco plate which looked more like enchiladas. The puffy tacos were full of meat and the taco was really tasty. Beans and rice were also good. The service was okay but we got there an hour before closing. Make sure you bring cash.

    I only come for the flour tortillas... Best in town! Food is always yummy and I love that it's family owned and operated!
    Teresa R.

    I love this place their cheese sauce is addicting and the friendly staff is always so nice! Homemade flour tortillas are a piece of heaven! Their fajita tacos to die for! They have loyal customers! It's family owned and operated, if you are ever in the Woodlawn lake area... You need to stop in and give them a try! It's also worth the drive if you aren't anywhere near that area too!

    Its a second room, like a dinning area. The face of the place disguises it very well.

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    Great food and service! Service was quick and the people were very kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and was a great value.

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    Amazing tacos, homemade tortillas and many many options on fillings! There's even specials Tuesday to Friday morning

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    First time here, and very happy I went. Friendly staff, very clean. Good was fantastic. Would definitely recommend it to out-of-towners.

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    First time here . Very impressed with the food and cafe. The place is very, very clean. The food is fantastic. Will be returning very soon!

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