My fav. Is now and always has been Delicious food. Same chef…read morefor decades. Consistent quality and recommended

Hector's has the best top shelf margaritas around. Their food is constant (not great, not bad), as…read moreI have my favorite few items I order all the time. Their salsa has a nice garlic- heat finish but their chips can we stale at times (just tell them and they will bring you more). Wish the owners would visit MiCocina's in Dallas area and see how they do their nachos, create their sunset sauce, mamma's tacos and chicken cohongos. Would like to see more variations on the menu. The wait staff are always nice and most of the time very attentive. This is where we get our Tex-Mex fix.

I have been here many times, and this is by far the worst experience I have had here. There were a…read morefew good things like the chip and queso, the beef fajita, lemonade, and the entertainment. However, half of our party was not served their food, and had to go get food somewhere else. Also, the servers were very hard to get a hold of, if you needed something. But one of the better Mexican restaurants in town.

Maybe we visited on an off night but it was really disappointing. The salsa was bland, it tasted…read morethey just opened a can of crushed tomatoes and dumped it in a bowl. We asked for queso and jalapeños but never got them.

Fantastic authentic Mexican food! The tacos were especially divine, but the enchiladas and gorditas…read morewere also very tasty. This is not Tex mex. the tacos are served with cilantro, onion, and a lime wedge.

Margarita was lacking in alcohol but had a really good flavor. Some alcohol and it'd be a winner…read more Chips - standard. Salsa - standard. He got the pechuga miguelito. Not too impressed. Chicken lacked flavor. Vegetables were definitely from a frozen bag...needed some more love. Peyt had the tres salsas fajita burrito - it was alright. Beef was tender. Sauces were good. Chicken quesadilla was standard. Rice and beans were average. Would go back. Except choose your seat wisely - they have several flickering lights and headaches soon followed us sitting down until we moved.

Food was fine, the ripoff is at the register it's a killer, when their's a party of 3 an you get…read more15% service charge added. They do ask if it's cash are charge so maybe their trying to force everybody to carry cash and not use their bank debit card. It would be nice to know what your price is when you order something from the menu an what your actually going to pay for it at the register. (would just like to know what my service charge was for)

Fancy nachos are a big hit. Each nacho is loaded...it's not a mound of chips. Got the chicken....he…read moreloved them. Got the queso with beef. A little thick, but still good. They have a "hotter salsa" if you ask for it. Brisket tacos were delicious. Rice is a little bland, but added some salsa and it was good. He got the guiso verde with beef. He was happy, beef was good. Not really that spicy but he said it was pretty good. Overall, this place has good food. Service can be spotty.

If I could leave a - minus - star review I would! The Chile Releno tasted nasty and the cheese…read moresauce tasted nasty and was like watered down chicken broth. It was totally the worst experience I've ever encountered and they wanted us to pay 50%, Picture shows what could not be eaten, total bill $40. The lady's working couldn't make a decision and we said we have to leave and you need to make a decision when all of a sudden let's make you pay 50% and they threatened the cops, if we left without paying. We're almost 70 and newlyweds and way past senior discount yrs that started some 17 yrs ago and to be treated in such a manor, when we could not eat the meal presented! It's was around 5 pm and I'm a diabetic and that turned out to be the only lunch I had. IT WAS NOT EDIBLE! Too much blue on the inside dining, too much noise from grinding ice for margaritas. The whole experience was autistically, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, schizophrenically challenging, to name a few!!

Returned to The Whistlestop for the first time in a long time. This was my first visit since…read morefinding out I am allergic to gluten. The staff was incredibly helpful with finding things that I could have on the menu. Our server was very willing to ask the chef any questions I had about ingredients and sauces. You can get any of the pasta dishes they can make them with gluten free pasta upon request along with getting any handhelds on a gluten free bun. I landed on the Poke Bowl, I subtracted the aioli and ponzu because they were not gluten free. I removed the picked ginger out of my personal preference. To replace the sauces I removed I asked for a cup of their apple vinaigrette and it paired incredibly well with everything in the bowl.

I'm A nod to the rural TX farming and railway that represents east TX. Decor includes broken down…read moretractors, votives surrounded by barbed wire (all fake- no safety concerns), an old pickup, and tons of plants like fiddle leaf figs and pothos. I noticed there is a lip on the front door so don't trip- the travel path can be challenging for those with mobility impairment whether that be a wheelchair user or someone who shuffles their feet (as many clientele in the area). Likewise the lighting is pretty and dramatic but limited in several areas where there are steps and the accessible parking isn't too identifiable at night (to the left of the entrance). Just be careful. For hearing impaired folks, it was a bit loud at 7:30 for conversations but by 8:20 it was noticeably quieter if hearing aids were needed to discern tabletop discussions. I added myself to a yelp waitlist but this wasn't mentioned. But the wait wasn't too bad. There was a family of 8 ahead of me that seemed to throw the hostess for a serious loop. She put together a table which they immediately rejected, asked for another that containing a reserved placard then a third. In between she came back to the stand and looked at me inquisitively - so I asked for a table for one- but then she said it would be a minute. I got the "table for one" treatment- offer for a less comfortable high top in what the bar area- and then I thought we were headed to that 2 top by the bathroom every restaurant dooms single diners with, but was pleasantly surprised to be offered a 4 top. The menu reflected what was on their website- always a good sign. But the waitress was not able to handle the volume. I waited 10 minutes before even being greeted. When she did come by to say she'd be right with me, I could hear a nearby table asking for a pen to pay a check after a wait and another table she had served beverages seemed to be a little irked they hadn't gotten a ticket yet so I figured it best to adjust my ordering accordingly. The fried green tomatoes were a perfect temperature- this can often be a challenge to have them still hot but not scald your tongue prior to the rest of a meal. I think thinner slices help achieve this. Coated in cornmeal not flour mixture made it a challenge to stay on, but the homemade ranch is perfect and makes up for any pieces you fish out. The tuna tataki is approachable- wise choice for an area that is less likely to have a palette looking for wild combinations. I'd feel comfortable introducing someone to tuna with this dish. The concept of tortilla chip with seared tuna (possibly ahi) with crispy fried onion strings and grilled bell peppers and a bit of ponzu sauce is great but swimming in ponzu, the tortilla chips were not strong enough to hold the tuna and their being heavily pre salted really made the whole dish way too salty. I'd love to see this reconfigured with unsalted tortillas cut in half and fried, just a drizzle of the ponzu sauce, and keep the onions and peppers. the grilled peppers adding that smokey flavor really could shine then. And to be clear that was the stand out detail- would love to see more of that combo. For the entree I went with a grilled salmon since I've had two NY strips in Chicago this week. The salmon was definitely fishy so not as fresh, but the jalapeño compound butter really helped cover this so I'd recommend opting for that over an herb butter. The grilled asparagus is a little oily but grateful for a vegetable that wasn't frozen and heated. The Parmesan on top adds a good bit of flavor but again watch out for salt blindness. I would normally say how can you mess up a loaded baked potato but actually I had a terrible twice baked one at a stupid expensive steakhouse this week. They did not scrimp on the toppings- every bite could come with a bit of cheese, sour cream, chives, and real crumbled bacon. Frankly this was the type of potato you think of when you think of home. Solid. Now the tea. This was what I was most curious about given the city of Trinidad has notoriously bad (safety has even been questioned) water. The restaurant has invested in a filtration system and promoted it online. To be honest one of the main reasons I was convinced to try the place. There is a lingering taste that it's been processed but nothing I would reject and the peace of mind frankly would keep me coming back. Now my tea glass could have been refilled more often (ran empty twice), but in this instance, that's a testament to water being drinkable. For service I would say they were a little overwhelmed as tables nearby were left unbussed, but the food was never cold and was served very timely so they have that down. I also want to acknowledge the guy at the table next to me was blowing his nose loudly and incessantly using the restaurant napkin so my heart truly goes out to that staff having to deal with that. Honestly kind of want to keep this one a secret.

Good Mexican food with Great Service in Ben Wheeler, Texas. They have different food on sale on…read morecertain Days. It is a great little spot with casual Ambiance.

Very good Mexican food. Lots of menu options…read more Everyone was happy with their different choices. Very good wait staff. Don't let the building fool you. On highway 64.

Got breakfast burritos and they were great! Service was very friendly. We will definitely be back…read moreto try more menu items

Good breakfast burritos! Hot and fresh and a nice portion. Nice wait staff, served with a smile…read more Clean dining area with counter ordering. Great prices and locally owned. Recommend!

So amazing literally the best mex-Tex I've ever had plus the service was amazing. I would…read moredefinitely come here again

Came here for lunch and was pleased with my chicken fajitas. The guacamole was super fresh, and the…read morepotatoe wedges meet my standard of good quality and flavor which is hard to acquire. The chicken was pretty good, and I got full on their delicious salsa and lunch fajitas for $8.25. Their menu offers choices unique to this area which is a must when you have 20 other mexican options just down the road. I believe i saw and tasted fresh garlic on the plate too, which was another unique and refreshing spin on their mexican dishes and shows they're willing to step up the quality and originality to make it in this area. I'll update my review when I come for dinner, because I did notice that the lunch portion seemed a tad bit small, but their salsa alone is enough to make you want to return.

Seriously, this place is overrated. The food is mediocre in comparison to the other Mexican cuisine…read morein Athens TX. They bring the chips in a little bowl that holds about six. You have to keep asking them for more. They are very overpriced for what you get. Definitely disappointing.

Birria taco plate was awesome! This was so flavorful and well presented. The service was great they…read morewere very attentive and we did not have to ask for anything. This place is worth the stop.