Francisco R.

Another delicious meal at Cuates! This time I had the chile relleno and it was so good! As always the staff was great and the patio is so fun. I'm glad this spot is in our regular rotation of restaurants. Can't wait to come back again!

Sean C.

Two different brunches over a couple weeks and both times really good. The hurache with barbocoa was sooo good. I ate every bite. It was light but filling at the same time. Ok the stuffed poblano, I really enjoyed the eggs and gravy. Think the actual poblano could have been cooked slightly more though.

Bryana S.

I went to Cuates Kitchen for brunch, and overall it was a great experience! The space itself is super cute! I really liked the color scheme and decor. It manages to feel both chic and homey at the same time, which makes it a nice spot for a casual brunch or a little weekend catch-up with friends. The drinks were a highlight. The spiked horchata and espresso martinis were both really good (honestly, better than I expected for a brunch cocktail lineup). For food, I tried a few things: Corn pancakes -- really interesting and different in a good way. Slightly sweet, a little savory, and full of flavor. Brisket hash -- delicious, though the description on the menu was a bit confusing. It said "hashbrown patty," but what I got was diced potatoes topped with a brisket patty. Not a dealbreaker, but the wording could definitely be clearer. Steak and eggs -- perfectly cooked and seasoned; definitely recommend. The service was solid, friendly, attentive without hovering, and the food came out at a good pace. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu, because the brunch alone left a good impression. Bottom line: great food, great vibe, solid cocktails. Just a small tweak needed on menu descriptions, but otherwise, Cuates Kitchen is worth the visit.

Claire C.

Amazing red salsa but hate that you have to pay for it :/ queso wasn't my fave. Drinks were good. Service was great. I thought the tacos were a little dry. Loved the salsas. Great prices

Jesse B.

Cuates Kitchen absolutely delivered! The chips and queso were some of the best I have ever had and that says a lot because I have tried many around Dallas. For my entrée I had the barbacoa costra tacos with beans and rice. Everything was a 10 out of 10, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I also tried their blood orange margarita which was refreshing and well balanced, not overly sweet, just right. My buddy ordered the migas breakfast tacos and he was raving about them as well. Prices are a little on the higher side but honestly that is expected for this area and the quality makes it worth it. Service was great, the vibe was inviting and I would certainly come back again. Highly recommend if you are looking for top notch Tex Mex in Dallas.

Found this place in TikTok so we decided to check it out. The decor is great and inviting. We started off with an Orange Mimosa and Michelada, both were good. For the food we each chose 3 tacos. For me, the carnitas, takes first place simply for the amount of flavor it packed. The barbacoa was also amazing and super tender. The tinga taco was great as well and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The shrimp taco was good but needed a bit more flavor and needs to be shown on the menu with a description like the rest of the tacos. Service was amazing and accommodating. Would definitely want to come back to try out some more items on their brunch menu.

Jim A.

Hi Everyone! Today's review is for Cuates Kitchen. I will say straight up that I do not know the area and came here only because of the excellent reviews.... Walking in, it was crowded, especially for midafternoon on a Saturday. Definitely a good sign. The tables were a little too close together for my taste. Fortunately we only had people next to us on one side, so we did not feel too squeezed in. We ordered a margarita and a Lone Star beer to start. Expecting chips and salsa. The waitress came back to tell me they were out of Lone Stars. So I took a Corona instead. The Margarita was VERY tiny! If you took out the ice, I bet it wasn't two or three ounces. Kind of sad really! The corona could have been colder as well. It turns out you have to pay for chips and salsa here....?! We ordered them anyhow. When they came it was a small amount of chips and hot salsa. I won't lie, the hot salsa was a bit off putting. I wish they had a cold option as the salsa had nice flavor. If you have gotten this far, you are probably thinking, this is going to be a one or two star review. Well, at this stage, I thought so too! Then our entrees came. Gerri ordered a Carnitas bowl. I ordered the Brisket tacos. The carnitas bowl was very very good and quite nicely presented. But, the star of the meal was my Brisket tacos. They were spectacular!!! Truly the best I have ever had. They came three to a place. Beautifully presented and ever so tasty! It shocks me to say a main entree can take a one or two star review and take it all the way to a solid four! Cuates.... Skip the alcohol, chips and salsa and order the Brisket tacos! You will love it!! Jim

Maria M.

This is my new favorite restaurant. The place is so cute and cozy and everyone went above and beyond with everything. The food was incredible. Al Pastor Tacos with rice and beans was amazing and the poblano spaghetti with prawns was equally as delicious. The warm salsa they bring with the chips is so tasty and spicy, but not too hot. I can't wait to go back to try something else.

Dan W.

Cuates Kitchen is incredible! The chicken tinga and chicken mole tacos were absolutely the best I've had--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. Our server, Natalia, provided top-notch service. She was friendly and super attentive, making our visit perfect.

Love this place. Everyone is upbeat, kind, and friendly. It is our "go to" when we don't want to cook. Love the plates and cloth napkins. TVs for sports fans, light background music. Daniel is an amazing bartender.

Azlin A.

Can't believe it's taken us so long to try this place. My boyfriend and I had to get his car windows tinted in the area, and since it was lunch time we looked up places to eat nearby. The name Cuates stood out to us, plus the food pictures looked appetizing, so we decided to check it out. The restaurant is built inside a house with outdoor seating at the front porch and indoor sitting plus a bar top. The decor was cozy and we chose to sit outside under one of the many trees. My bench seat happened to be much higher than the chair he sat on so I did tower over him a little, but we quickly forgot about that. They play Latin music at a nice low volume so it's easy to still chat with those around you without needing to yell. Very nice setup. We started with chips and guac and I ordered a dirty horchata. The guac was delicious and fresh, and tasted even better with their in-house made salsa. My drink was also very good. We then ordered flautas as an appetizer, which my boyfriend loved. They were perfectly crunchy, the chicken was moist, and the cream drizzled on top with queso fresco just added to the goodness of it all. For main dishes my boyfriend got 3 tacos and I got the enchiladas de mole. We were both engrossed in our meals because of how good they were. The mole wasn't too overpowering, and the chicken was still tender enough to cut through with mostly just my fork. I forgot to eat the rice if I'm honest. My boyfriend inhaled his tacos before I could even register what they each were lol Even though we were full I saw the plantains listed under desserts and just knew we had to get them. I hadn't had sweet plantains for dessert in years, and this dish reminded me why I liked it so much. Also it wasn't overly sweet. All in all we will be coming back. STAT

Amy W.

This place is an adorable little gem for tacos and Mexican cocktails. We swung by for a late weekday lunch and, surprise surprise, we had the whole place to ourselves (empty, but no complaints - more tacos for us!). There were a couple of fun and friendly local workers getting their cocktail on at the bar (no judgment here, it's 5 o'clock somewhere). We kicked things off with the empanadas, a 2-taco plate, and the elote. The elote came out first - big portion, very tasty - though it could've been a little hotter (room temperature corn isn't quite the vibe). Hubby had the empanadas, and I went for the 2-taco plate (with double beans, no rice - that's the pro move!). There was plenty of food, though Hubby somehow managed to finish it all after I threw in the towel. Seriously, I'm pretty sure his stomach has its own zip code. All in all, great vibes, great food, and even better cocktails. I would love to check out the brunch sometime.

Cat N.

Their salsa verde pollo pozole is the bomb! I got it to go and it came with tortilla chips, shredded cabbage, radish, and oregano seasoning with onions. It was still hot enough when we got home and i enjoyed it. It was flavorful, spicy but not that spicy, the place is kind of hard to find but its in a hidden street behind gas station