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    El Emperador Michaels Kitchen

    4.7 (10 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Clint D.

    Service was great but we were the only customers. The food was ok and mostly authentic. No wait and quick food!

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    Lisa E.

    Service was impeccable. The waiter answered all of my questions and knew the menu well. I tried the enchiladas potosinas for something a little different. They were delicious. Not your normal "enchiladas" everyone is accustomed to. These had an orange soft corn tortilla with wonderful chorizo and potatoes and then topped with queso fresco, lettuce, avocado and sour cream. Lord have mercy, so original and flavorful. The beans and rice were some of the best I've had. This is a new place in Bellmead. Go show them some love.

    Enchiladas (daily special). This is 1/2, as he was kind enough to split it for us! A lot of food.

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    The food was fresh and hot. The service was really good. I haven't had the chance to eat inside.

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    The server was new but did a good job. This was out done by the tremendous, authentic Mexican food. Highly recommended!

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