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    4.7 (268 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    AnaLilia G.

    Looking for a menudo place and we found this place on yelp! Good reviews and good pics that made us wanna try it out! The outside area is a little shady but that didn't stop us from going in and trying the food!! The breakfast, brunch and variety of good dishes on the menu are great! As soon as you come in you have to order before you sit down which I don't like because that stops me from ordering a desert or something else because you have to pay right away. And you have to top in advance which I don't do until I see how the service was. The customer service lacks some smiles and welcoming ambiance, work in that because Mexico does have a welcoming vibe in their restaurants, I know you are in Texas but you are selling Mexican food so smile and welcome your clients! Let's see how the food is now! I ordered a menudo (large) which had too much liquid and not enough meat and grain. The taste was good but the portion in reality is not large with all the liquid. Also ordered chilaquiles half red and half green, not spicy but flavor was good. A little kick would be good, make it great! The portion is huge and with the perfectly made sunny side up eggs!!! I was amazed not anyone can make eggs this way!! Yolky and not burned corners!! Let me tell you about the cafe de olla!!! Bomb!!! Perfect!!! Hot and cold both are tasty!! Takes me back to Mexico. The ambiance is calm and relaxed, it gets busy but enough parking and space inside. I would come here again if I couldn't find another menudo spot, but does need more grano and less liquid

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    This small spot caught my eye on my way to a soccer game, and since I had a little extra time, I decided to stop by -- and it did not disappoint! As soon as you walk in, the place feels cozy and welcoming. While ordering, I mentioned it was my first time there, and the staff took the time to explain the menu and share their recommendations -- all of which sounded amazing. I ended up trying the green chilaquiles, and they were fantastic! The salsa had just the right amount, making every bite full of flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated how quickly they cleaned up after guests -- the whole place stayed spotless. I also tried the bacon taco and the croissant sandwich, and both were delicious. This spot has officially become one of my new breakfast favorites. I can't wait to be back on this side of town for another soccer game just so I can stop by again!

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    The food here is so good! I almost do not want to leave the review in fear of it becoming so busy and then not being able to enjoy it here! But seriously y'all the food is authentic Mexican sopes, huaraches, caldos. OMG! Their coffee is great! It's truly a hidden gem. The service is great! The food comes out fast. My hubby had the huevos albañil and they were so good! The place is in a little shopping strip. I don't like to judge but...its not very attractive. I let other reviews lead me here. It was delicious! The inside is modern Mexicano style. Mosaic tile tables like my grandma's old table in Mexico. Love it! The menu is on the wall like a modern day restaurant. Enjoy!

    Huitlacoche quesadilla very good too
    Thuy P.

    We ordered to go some tamales and wipe. By the time we got back to the office and realized the sope which was described on their website as blue corn tortilla was not as it got described. And it's quite small for $5.50 The tamales now are 1/2 of the size which was used to be and prices got increase. The food was not as good as it used to be. I don't think I would be back anymore

    This. Is the scrambled breakfast plate. You have a few choices of what you want mixed. Always fresh and hot. This breakfast plate is $8.50.
    Roland M.

    This place is a great little spot that can easily be passed up off of Stellalink next to a laundry mat. The food was good but was a little pricey, $10.50 for juevos rancheros. But if you're in the area and are hungry for some good mexican food def. gotta make a stop. Next time I'll have to try the tamales.

    Red enchiladas plate & I added the avocado myself.
    Raffinée S.

    This is authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. Unlike Tex-Mex, a lot of the various regional foods in Mexico are mild by comparison. The seasonings are subtle, but there. They don't jump out at you, you have to savor each bite for what it is. I must admit I miss a good hot salsa or pico, so I scrounged around the fridge and found some asian chile paste and made do. I had the Red enchiladas plate for take out, as it was the only beef enchilada offered on the menu, and it was good, not greasy at all, and that goes for the two sides of rice and beans. This is a walk up to the counter and order your meal type place, and the service was efficient, although a friendly smile would have been nice, but that's just me. This is a Mom & Pop place, very clean and utilitarian. Don't get turned off by the run down looking small strip center its located in, just walk in the door and enjoy some great, fairly priced Mexican food, with obvious family pride presiding over the whole operation. I'll be back! I want to try their tamales and the Huevos Divorciados. Wish they offered Caldo de Res . . . my favorite!! I've included a couple of photos, including an up to date (May 2024) Menu with prices!

    Beef tostada, fresh hibiscus juice

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    Everything my family has ordered has been really good. Service is great. The owner is always there.

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    This place rocks! Some of the best bfast tacos and chicken chilaquiles. Want to try tamales and enchiladas next.

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    What a incredible experience ! excellent Mexican food, especially Tamales and the best breakfast in towdefinitely real mexican flavor

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    Thank you so much for your review JJ

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    4 years ago

    Best Chilla Quiles I've ever had...always stop by when I'm town..... cheese empanada and tamales are great!

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    The best Mexican food in Houston, and great prices. These people know what real tacos are.

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    Delicious!!! Fast affordable got the sopa and tostada Super friendly and did I say yummy!

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    It says you are vegan friendly? What are the vegan options?

    Hi, we do have mushroom tamales made with vegetable lard and vegetable stock, also we do have quesadillas without cheese with huitlacoche, flor de calabaza, rajas con papa. Sopes and huaraches with vegetarian beans potato flautas etc.

    Are your rice, beans, and tortillas vegetarian?

    Hi, we use chicken stock on the rice, lard in our refried beans but both tortillas flour and corn are vegetarian, sometimes we have refried black beans available and those are vegetarian and we have few more things that are vegetarian in our… Read more

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