El Chico

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Stopped in here before it got too busy…read more Food: great. I got the combo, with scrambled eggs, sausage, & bacon (bacon had a very nice, Smokey flavor), with gluten free pancakes, that include a $2 up charge, making it a little pricey. Forgot to take pic of mine My friend got the salmon Benedict. Very filling for her, she said Service: Our waitress was sweet, & the food came out way faster than I was expecting Ambiance: clean, casual, and homey

My wife was glutened here twice. The first time she got the gluten free pancakes.. clearly not…read moregluten free. The second time she only ordered protein and was still glutened. I only ate here once, as I wasn't hungry I got two side dishes. One of bacon and one of sausage. The bacon was chewy and I was only given 2 strips for almost $5. Same with the sausage, it was over cooked (had to pour maple syrup on them to make them eatable) and once again only 2 small medallions for $5. Over priced, Over Cooked, and why say your gluten friendly when you're clearly not even trying to be.

Eggsquisite Cafe - Rockwall - Now Open for Breakfast - Salmon Benedict with cream cheese, hollandaise and our homemade hot sauce! Served with hash browns and fruit.

Now Open for Breakfast - Salmon Benedict with cream cheese, hollandaise and our homemade hot sauce! Served with hash browns and fruit.

Avocado toast topped with homemade hotsauce

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Now Open for Breakfast and Lunch: Salmon lox on whole grain toast with tomato, onion and eggs

30 Brunch House

3.9(171 reviews)

0.5 mi

The food is always very good! Service staff is excellent,…read morevery friendly & attentive. One of my favorite places to meet friends for brunch/lunch! 5 star rating!

One of the best brunch spots I've tried in the metroplex so far! Staff was very nice and friendly…read more Restaurant was clean and decorated well. The food was so delicious. We followed the Instagram and got a free Teddy Bear Latte. Eggs were cooked over medium and done so well. Bacon had great flavor. Cinnamon Roll French Toast was our absolute favorite!

Bar

Chicken Fried Chicken

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Pecan Waffle

Standard Service

4.2(755 reviews)

2.4 mi

Our go to brunch spot! Lauren is the best of the best in waitstaff, she takes good care of us. Food…read moreis fresh and tasty and cocktails are always on point.

So it's definitely a vibe and place to hang out. The indoor and outdoor area is meticulously…read moredesigned and very relaxing to be in. Our server, Hannah, was very friendly and checked in consistently. The soft serve margarita - Watermelon was delicious. My friend got the pineapple and didn't think the pineapple was strong. I got the Nashville chicken and biscuits and it was good, but not spicy at all. Just seasoned. The Chinese chicken salad and grilled chicken sandwich were also enjoyed by our table.

Our bartender Leilah was the best

Sample of the Strawberry Margarita

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Heirloom Kitchen

3.7(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

Had a great Father' Day brunch here. The atmosphere is very chill and relaxed with nice views of…read morethe lake. Service was great. What a greeting! There was like six people sitting us down, serving coffee and ice water without even asking. We ordered seared Salmon, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict flatbread, and a custom omelette. The food was very good! Compliments to the chef. You probably wouldn't think about going to a hotel for the food, but this place is an exception. The food, views and relaxed atmosphere is what separates this from the typical restaurant scene. After breakfast we strolled along the harbor and enjoyed the morning with sweet tea. They should put together a big, high end, Sunday brunch buffet and they would do really well.

My previous stay at this hotel, I had the flank steak. That was good. This trip I had the blackened…read moresalmon with jambalaya rice.? Both were too salty n lacked flavors. I also had the angus empanadas. Same, salty and lacking flavors, even the sauce. My dinner was terrible. Next trip I'll walk over to the mall next door and eat there.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

C&B Scene Cocktails

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Ceviche

Onassis Greek Taphouse + Kitchen

4.3(220 reviews)

0.4 mi

Food was fantastic, service was great, and loved the atmosphere. We ordered a ton of food and…read moreenjoyed all of it. Highly recommend the lamb shank according to my husband. Salmon was great, but we all agreed that the feta fries were to die for.

Came with a coworker for an early dinner and the experience was lackluster. To echo the other…read morereviews, the customer service is severely lacking. We waited to be seated (although the restaurant was near empty) - We waited for the first approach by our waitress (and put in appetizers and mains) because we didn't know how long it would take to return. I started out with the calamari and this was enjoyable..., and for mains, ordered a gyro pita + fries (add lettuce, extra onion and tzatziki sauce). The gyro meat came out lukewarm and barely any sauce. The fries were decent - its fries. I definitely won't be back.. I was craving a gyro and this was the nearest spot. Service terrible and food lacking.

Dining

Lamb Souvlaki Pita, Roasted Potatoes and Peticolas Wintervention Spiced Ale

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Book Club Cafe

3.6(463 reviews)

2.6 mi

Food: The gluten-free waffles were delicious. The highlight of the meal. Eggs had a distinct,…read morealmost funky taste (probably the cooking fat or pan), and the bacon was overcooked. Still good, just a bit too crispy. Service: Friendly, but they dropped the ball at the end. Both drinks ran dry, I sat there forever waiting to pay, and my bottomless coffee was not exactly bottomless. A refill or faster checkout would've made a big difference. Prices: I walked out $30+ lighter, just myself. Breakfast/coffee/tip. The vibe is classic hipster cute with nice decor, but it gets surprisingly loud in there. Would return for those waffles, just maybe not on a rushed morning.

Walked in and was immediately disappointed that it wasn't actually 'book club' themed - no cozy…read moreatmosphere and the only reading material is the menus. The food was ok but REALLY overpriced for what you got. Charging almost $13 for a single piece of toast with a small cup of fruit and yogurt is just ridiculous. We got 2 coffees and 2 meals, and our total was almost $60. Lastly, I don't know why everyone raves about the biscuits. They were dry and had an almost cornbread like consistency. Felt like someone from up north was told about southern biscuits and this was their attempt at making them without actually knowing how to. I personally won't be back but given how busy they were, I'm sure some people don't have a problem overpaying there.

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The Brass Tap

3.7(208 reviews)

0.7 mi

Good chicken sandwich and good atmosphere. Server way pretty…read moregood and helpful. Would definitely come back.

I don't often write reviews, so this says a lot!…read more Went last night to Brass Tap in Sachse. WOW I've been missing out on a gem! Q was my server and he was so personable and funny! Was on top of all my drinks and food order without missing a beat! And that pizza, OMG YUM! I'll def be back!

Asian BBQ Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/Brussel Sprouts

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Lonestar 66 Cafe

4.2(105 reviews)

2.5 mi

Breakfast was amazing letter. Easy in easy out of 66 in Rockwall. Staff was great. Hometown style…read morefacility, drop in and give them a try.

It was our first time in and the place is a nice little diner with Texas decor and a country diner…read morevibe. The service was good and very friendly. I ordered the Rockwallian which was hash browns biscuits and chicken fried steak topped with over easy eggs and gravy, it also came with a pancake. It was pretty good but the hashbrowns and chicken fried steak lacked seasoning and I don't enjoy eating bland food and the pancake was pretty good. My only other complaint is $10 for a large glass of orange juice is kinda ridiculous. The food could be a little better but the salt on the table helped. Check this place out if you're in the Rockwall area.

Pretty view while waiting for our table.

Classic French Toast

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Breakfast Burrito

Starwood Cafe - Fate

4.3(82 reviews)

5.7 mi

We had breakfast there this morning. I can't say enough about the excellent service we received…read morefrom Lauren C. She has served me in the past. She always goes above and beyond for her custimers. Thanks Lauren C

On Oct 7, 2026 when the owner was in Albania, i as a regular who previously rated this…read moreestablishment with 5 stars, had a horrendous experience. 1. Coffee was served with red lipstick in two places on the rim of the cup. 2. I was served very undercooked chicken fried chicken and undercooked okra. I had to spit out the chicken. Cutting further into it revealed pink raw meat. Upon reporting this and being so disgusted by this, I certainly did not want a redo. It was offered to remove this from my bill. They took off half? Really? Charged for bites of inedible food. Later, I tried getting in touch with someone to speak on this, rather than leave a negative review for a place I frequent. The owner at the Wylie store spoke with me and assured me this experience was not acceptable and he would call Fate to get my bill fully credited. He even called back to tell me he had spoken with the manager on duty and the credit would be issued in 2-3 business days. That was Oct 7. (I left the previous 5 star review after speaking with him and based on regular dining there) but now, It is now Oct 20 and no credit was issued. I extremely disappointed by the lack of customer service at the restaurant, lack of follow through on promises but especially being charged for undercooked okra, raw chicken, lipstick on cup . Not only horrible but hazardous!

Brand, brand new, all for you! Help break-in the seats here.

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Gloria's Latin Cuisine

3.8(432 reviews)

0.6 mi

we love our local Gloria's!…read more We order to go here pretty regularly and they're always consistent. The food is wonderful and the margaritas are perfect (and strong). We love the ground beef burrito here and the fajitas are stellar!

Had a birthday lunch there today. Service was extremely slow. No drink refills offered, one gal at…read moreour table actually had to go get her own drink because it sat on bar for 10 minutes. Waiter charged us for the "free" birthday desert and also automatically added in 20% gratuity. Not impressed. Not going back any time soon.

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Vibras Refrescantes at Gloria's Latin Cuisine. Our refreshing line of non-alcoholic cocktails.

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Joshua L.

Elite 26

314

1525

2 years ago

The food here is absolutely amazing, the service is top-notch, and the portions are generous--all at a very reasonable price. This was my first visit, but I'm already a fan--they've got me hook, line, and sinker! We kicked off the night with some chips and salsa, which were fresh and full of flavor. For dinner, I went with the enchiladas, and they did not disappoint--simply fantastic. The only dish that was up for debate was their unique take on a quesadilla. Personally, I loved it. It leaned more toward a burrito style, packed with more meat and cheese than you'd typically find in a standard quesadilla. My daughter, on the other hand, wasn't a fan--it didn't quite match her expectations. But for me, the extra filling was a welcome surprise. All in all, it's a five-star experience in my book. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. Can't wait to come back! read more

Heidi A.

Elite 25

334

546

861

4 years ago

Wanted to try a new restaurant since we are new to the Rockwall area. El chico was a homey ambiance that was still decently nice nonetheless. Service was excellent and very friendly. The fajitas we ordered were good but nothing too noteworthy. This is a decent option if you are looking for a family friendly environment with decent food options. read more

Dan W.

12 years ago

I went to El Chico again last night with my family. I must say it was consistant with my last visit. The service was very friendly and helpful with my questions about the menu. We tried a few new things shrimp acapulco wow it was amazing and the club quesadilla very tastey as well. read more

T M.

12 years ago

Had the chicken enchiladas yesterday, which are so yum! At at another mexican place two days ago and it was so disappointing taste wise, I had to come here again just to restore my taste for mexican food again! Keep up the great food. read more

Sofia J.

2 years ago

El Chico has always been my favorite Mexican restaurant in Rockwall for the last 30 years. The service is always great, the food is even better! Hands down the best place! read more

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