This was our first time here. My brother in law saw the advertisement on facebook about this place…read moreand we came to check it out and food and drinks are delicious. Service is great and nice cozy dining area. This place is really nice. Cafe de abuelita is out of this world.

I rarely leave negative reviews because I genuinely believe in supporting small businesses. In…read morefact, I hesitated to post this one. Unfortunately, one person's approach can completely change what should have been a great experience. I traveled from Houston to El Paso and was excited to visit Cocol after hearing glowing reviews from friends and family. On Tuesday, I stopped in for a quick coffee and received a lukewarm reception from the manager, Angela. She wasn't able to seat two adults and two children, explaining there was a 25-minute wait. That was completely understandable, so I happily ordered everything to go. I mentioned that we planned to return the following morning for breakfast before making the drive back to Houston. To avoid any issues, I asked if we should make a reservation. She confirmed the restaurant opened at 9:00 a.m., and I requested a reservation for that time. After asking me to wait for a moment, she returned and said that because we would have four adults and two children, they don't usually seat parties because they are a small restaurant, so we would have to wait until 9:30 instead. I explained that we had a long drive back to Houston (that's 10 hours with no stops) immediately afterward and asked if there was any flexibility. She declined. I then suggested that we simply stop by at 9:00 and, if the restaurant happened to be busy, we would completely understand waiting. If it wasn't busy, perhaps we could be seated a little earlier. Her response was that they would tell us the exact same thing in the morning. There was no willingness to discuss any options or find a compromise. When I told my local family about the interaction, they were surprised and assumed there had to be a misunderstanding. The next morning, my uncle asked for a table for six. The hostess initially began helping him, but once Angela saw me, she insisted we could not be seated until 9:30. At that moment, there was only one table occupied in the entire restaurant. He also explained that he had come in on Sunday, their busiest day, right at opening with no reservation and was seated immediately with a party of five, so he genuinely could not understand why we were being treated so differently on a weekday when the restaurant was clearly almost empty. My uncle asked to speak with the manager, only to learn Angela was the manager. He then asked if he could speak with the owner, but she declined and simply repeated her position. I honestly don't know what I did to offend her. Throughout the entire interaction, I remained polite and respectful. It wasn't the policy itself that was disappointing--it was the complete unwillingness to work with a customer or even discuss reasonable alternatives. Good customer service is often about finding solutions, not simply proving you're right. We even offered to sit at a table and wait until 9:30 before ordering if that helped their process. That suggestion was immediately rejected as well. Instead, we were told to wait outside, despite having two young children with us. Before writing this review, I wanted to give the owner, Liz, an opportunity to address the situation. I called later that day and asked to speak with her. Ironically, Angela answered the phone, took my information, and said Liz would return my call. I'm still waiting. I do want to recognize our server, Alex, because she was outstanding. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely worked hard to ensure we had a pleasant experience despite the circumstances. She deserves recognition for her professionalism and kindness. The reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because of Alex. She earned every bit of praise she deserves. Unfortunately, the actions of one person--especially the manager who represents the restaurant--were enough to turn what should have been a memorable stop into a disappointing experience. I truly hope this feedback is taken constructively, because Cocol clearly has great food and employees like Alex who deserve leadership that reflects the same level of hospitality.

Incredible spot in the highway from Austin to LA, delicious food for reasonable prices, and the…read moreowner/cook is a cool fella

Wife says she wants tacos and we decide to see what this place had to offer. It's a small place in…read morean industrial area, off I10. Walk up, door is wide open, only outdoor table with shade is occupied by one guy on his phone. Walk in, say hello and the cook comes out. He turns on the air, but it's not AC. Fortunately, it's not that hot. We order two taco plates which come with four street tacos, beans and rice. The menu board has no prices. We each grab a softdrink from the cooler. Food comes out and dig in the chicken and steak tacos both have good flavor, beans and rice are okay. We finish and ask for the total and he tells me $28 which for what we got seemed high. It was four street tacos so it's basically two regular tacos. I double check and he confirms it's $28. I feel like we got hit with a gringo tax. YMMV.

Food was good for breakfast. Salsas and tostadas were given in the beginning. Place was clean and…read morethe service was fast.

Food was amazing. Big servings. Great service. This little restaurant didn't look all that from the…read moreoutside, but decided to try due to great reviews. I will say, the inside was a total vibe. 10/10 I would definitely go back.

The server was very good the Cod fish and chips were good so was the coleslaw…read more My friend ordered the salad and pot roast dinner The restaurant is located in a truck stop and a little hard to find The atmosphere was very nice

Second chance. Walked in with NO ONE at the front to check peopke in, creating a line. Once someone…read moreactually came to man rgat station, seating was quick. Waited awhile for the waitress once seated. I ordered their version of French Dip - Tri Tip dip. Waited for about 30 minutes for the food. Waitress brought it out without the Au Jus. Stated she would go back to kitchen to get it. Came right back out, stating they were all out. If the point if a DIP sandwich is the AuJus, you should announce you are out AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS ORDERED!! It took so long to get the mean, I did not feel like sending it back to the kitchen to order something else. And don't bring out Malt vinegar or Worchestershire sauce as a "substitute! French fries as a side were luke warm and UNSALTED! Salt would no longer stick to the potatoes at that time. Sandwich was dry....definitely needed the Au Jus. Ended up eating the insides, leaving the greasy ciabatta on the plate. Probably will notvretuen. Lackluster service and mediocre food quality. El Paso has better food choices!

We have been to this restaurant several times in the past, and have considered it one of our…read morefavorites. Until today. After today, not going back. We are not sure what happened, but the place changed. The old staff (who were relaxed and fun to be around) are all gone, the delicious food we kept returning to have is also gone, replaced by a menu that doesn't know what exactly this restaurant wants to be (tacos, fried chicken, attempt at French menu items, etc). They have 6 different kinds of French toast. We tasted 2 of them, and they have the same taste. Just different toppings. The price for the French toast with eggs, bacon and home fries was $17. Now they charge $18 just for 2 slices of brioche with some sauce that resembles the old Banana Foster sauce, and an additional $6 for the eggs, bacon and home fries. Disappointing, and more expensive than it's worth. Walking into a restaurant to be held hostage by some speech about a small store selling books inside the restaurant?! Yeah, don't do that. If we hadn't already ordered, we would have left. No refill on water, no inquiry about any other drinks. I wasn't even finished with my meal and the server slapped the check on the table and walked away. If that doesn't make you feel "welcome to leave", I don't know what does. Looking around, I find it unacceptable to bring food to the table 5 minutes apart for every person at the table. The staff now wears embroidered shirts with the restaurant logo (except for one, she was just chewing her gum while taking orders- also, ew), and the atmosphere has changed from casual to "we wanna be high end, we made some money so now we want you to pay more". Disappointing.

We had a wonderful experience at La Fête Cafe in El Paso. The service was outstanding, and our…read moreserver, Alex, was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. The owner, Patrick, was personable, adding a special touch to the experience. Excellent food, we had the Fish and Grits and Peach Cobbler Bourbon French Toast - exceptional service, we'll definitely be back and highly recommend La Fête Cafe.

I always have a great experience at Cafe Piro. We ordered matcha both ways (hot and iced). The…read moremoletta was delicious and the flavors were outstanding. The owners were so friendly and the their team is always so attentive. The shop is so cute and friendly.

A unique indigenous-inspired menu that is serving the best foods in all of west texas. In my view…read morethis restaurant, while already Michelin-acknowledged, is completely underrated. They are blending thousand year old recipes and bringing to life historic traditions not seen in texas' culinary scene. If you want to see what REAL west texas cuisine is, visit cafe Piro

We tried this restaurant the food is good but the food wait is too long to get your food , one time…read morewe waited 45 minutes for a party of 2. Hopefully this helps if you're really hungry.

Good service and good food! We have enjoyed breakfast and lunch. Menudo on the weekends was…read moreexcellent! Completely redone the interior of the restaurant.

Fun diner option in San Eli / Clint with tasty menu options and a comfortable, casual dining space…read more We dropped by for a late breakfast / brunch between basketball games for the kids and we enjoyed our meal. We ordered a mix of different breakfast / waffle options and everybody liked their choices. Waffles are done well, fries were surprisingly very good, also liked the bacon. As the space filled up with more customers, the service slowed down a bit with refills & other dining needs being slower than we would have liked. Something that looked like an experienced manager could make more efficient with some small tweaks. We look forward to returning at some point.

This was a pleasant little treat in Clint. All of our food was yummy. I loved my pancakes more than…read moremy husband's waffle. We were accommodated quickly and the staff was very nice. The only downside is that they have just one restroom. It was also pretty warm inside the entire restaurant and very warm in the restroom.

If you're looking for a brunch spot in El Paso that brings together great food, genuine…read morehospitality, and live music--The Junction Brunch House is a standout. I kept it classic with waffles, bacon, and eggs--and it absolutely hit the mark. The waffles were light, fluffy, and perfectly golden, the bacon was cooked just right, and everything came out fresh and satisfying. Simple comfort food done right. But what really elevated the experience was the atmosphere. They had live musical entertainment by Louie, who was incredible. He played a mix of hits from yesterday and today, moving effortlessly between country & western, contemporary favorites, and traditional Spanish songs. His versatility created a warm, lively environment that both staff and customers clearly enjoyed--it added something special you don't find everywhere. Service was just as impressive. Our server, XAY, had a bright, welcoming smile and provided outstanding service from start to finish. They offered great suggestions on local favorites and specials, which made the experience feel personal rather than routine. The vibe overall is relaxed, inviting, and very "El Paso"--a place where you can sit, enjoy your meal, and stay a while. Overall: Delicious, well-executed brunch classics Live music that enhances the experience (not overwhelms it) Exceptional, friendly service Comfortable, welcoming atmosphere Would I go back? Without a doubt. This is more than just brunch--it's an experience.

We've always wanted to try this place, and after I dropped Noah off at practice, I took the plunge…read more We always look to arrive at after 10pm, there's no way you're not waiting in line at that time. I arrived just after 8:30 am, but there was plenty of room. I got seated at the bar, and got to see everything. I asked for coffee, and it came quick and hot. Then i took a look at the menu, but the nice thing about the bar is that you can see everything that was ordered get prepped. I ordered a pozole rojo. It was a good choice, according to me... it was a lot of food. It came with a slice of toasted and buttered bolillo bread. It was loaded with more pork, than hominy - a lot. The server came by to ask if I needed a box. The Junction is a diner, with a railroad ambiance. Plenty of train station themes, I think there were a lot of clocks on the wall - but I don't think that they were working... or that they were on time. I noticed a couple of plates that I would want to try... the chicken fried steak, the biscuits and gravy with fried eggs on top, peach cobber side, the fresh biscuit with chipotle butter. It all looked good. The breakfast tacos seemed basic, but a lot of folks ordered them - they must know. There is seating inside, table and bar, and outside under the shade. I saw enough that I would return with Liz (...and the kids). I recommend, but I do recommend getting there early. It's a popular locale.

Was expecting traditional chilaquiles. This wasn't it. These aren't your mom's chilaquiles. And…read morethats not a good thing. I had the creamy verde chilaquiles with carne asada add on. The chuleta was pan tasting which was not what I expected. The beans are refried black beans. Not the usual pinto beans. My sister had the carnitas skillet and it was better than my plate. The best part were the $1 red beers n mimosas on Sundays. The iced café de olla was overly sweet. The outdoor patio is nicely shaded and a nice place to enjoy outdoor dining.

They have delicious Chilaquiles!!! Some of the best in all of El Paso IMO. The staff are very…read morefriendly and helpful. The patio is well shaded which is a huge plus! Very fun and relaxing atmosphere. Kid friendly. I also really love their cinnamon coffee.