I do not live close to this restaurant but if I did, I would be here twice a week (because every day would be excessive ; ) I enjoy the complimentary soup and the bean dip served along with the salsa and chips. And the food and service is simply awesome. It is a nice place with nice people and terrific food. I recommend highly! read more

Excited to try a Stuffed Avocado. And I was totally surprised with a whip cream face plant for my birthday. Prices were affordable. Engaged with the owner (Oscar) when we arrived and my birthday last month was Epic ! read more

If your looking for some great local Mexican food without having to go to or wait for a table at one of the big guys then you have to give this place a try! The service is great, the food is great and they have been very consistent over all the times we have been here. It might not have the looks of one of the chain restaurants but it is a must and it is our goto place when we want something close and good! read more

I just love their Nachos Imperiales. No one else makes them like this. A thick tortilla chip with picadillo meat and queso cheese are accompanied by lettuce, guacamole, and tomatoes. Set your taste buds to greasy spoon and you'll be delighted. Service is always quick and friendly. I've enjoyed eating at this hole in the wall Tex-Mex restaurant for decades. read more

El Imperial - Full order of Nachos Imperiales - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

Stumbled in here after visiting a medical office. Just wanted to place a to-go order and sit at the bar while waiting. Upon entering the restaurant, you're met by friendly hosts ready to seat you. When I mentioned the bar, I was escorted to the back area where the bar is located. It's obvious most folk don't visit the bar, but that turned into a good thing... I had the full attention of Carlos, the bartender who served me up 2 delicious margaritas while I waited for my to go order of quesadilla de pastor. Carlos also provided me with a serving of sliced oranges with chamoy and tajin... which were so delicious! While waiting I also was able to enjoy chips and salsa. The food, service, and vibe were all great! read more

El Imperial - Pastor Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

Absolutely love this place, and the staff! Always welcoming, great food with reasonable pricing, very strong frozen margaritas. My family and I have been customers since they had their spot off 1960 (at least 20 years now). My favorites - Drink: Mango Chamoy Frozen Margarita w/ Tajin rim Food: California burrito substitute refried beans for black beans, and substitute chili gravy for Pablano sauce (This burrito is known as the "Brandon Burrito") Go check them out! read more

I can't explain how amazing this restaurant has been since I moved to the area. I've gotten to know the servers, manager, and all the cooks and it honestly feels like home. And of course the food is amazing. I go with my boyfriend and we get the Parrilla for two and it always hits. read more

I love this place. My go-to Tex/Mex spot. Friendly staff. Great chips and salsa, tacos and ENCHILADAS!!!! They serve a delicious chicken soup at lunch. It is excellent. Give it a try. read more

This is my family's and late Grandfather's favorite real Tex-Mex restaurant. Tastes just the same as the location on 1960. Looks the same inside too with the X-mas lights and brick. We love it. The food is delicious as always (and about a 3rd of the cost of Pappasitos). So many good plate options. I like they'll bring some cold plates (like tacos) first and then a second round of the hot plate that was in a broiler and is hot as shit. So glad, by happenstance, I saw this driving home after a round at my home course WindRose! read more

El Imperial - a plate of tacos on a table - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

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I love this place ! I just started coming here this year and it's so welcoming. I will say I was a little weary because of some of these reviews but I can honestly say that everything I've had is delicious.Every time we come we are greeted by warm familiar faces. As soon as they bring you these big menus they bring you chips, salsa, and beans that are hot ! My personal favorite has got to be the parriladas! But I've been trying to eat a little of everything. read more

El Imperial - Blackened Tilapia - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

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We had the chicken fajita nachos and a glass of house merlot. The nachos were great and the wine was good for what you would expect at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The service was exceptional and the dining area was clean and comfortable. Prices were reasonable. read more

So good!!! My family and I have been coming here for years. There's so many different options and all are amazing. Great service & great food read more

We came in Friday lunch time and it was dead. I was scared. But son was hungry and i wasn't about to deal with an hangry young adult I sat in the car reading the review and was like okay I guess we are getting food poisoning if we ever get the food. I WAS WRONG Food was not OMG it's like Vic and Anthony's but food was good. We were quickly greeted as we should have been because we were the only customers. Lunch time on payday and no one is here?!? -Hit sent prematurely. Apologizes. We sat down and chips came. Salsa could be hotter for me but nice perk was the soup and black beans that also came. We got chili con queso because yum cheese. It was def just a bowl of hot cheese but my 10 yr old enjoyed it so that's good. I got flautas because you can ruin flautas and the older adult son had tacos al carbon. Everything tasted good and temp was perfect. This place isn't going to wow omg you but service and food are good enough to where we would come back in we are in the area and hungry for Tex Mex. Our server was really good with the younger son. I like it when servers are scared of kids. And lunch specials all week long. read more

El Imperial - They now have breakfast ! - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

Wonderful restaurant!! My family & I go every week. The staff is awesome & food is very tasteful with reasonable prices !! Best Mexican restaurant ever !!! Highly recommend 10/10 read more

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I got the Flautas. It was not worth 14 dollars I could have got 3 bigger ones will all the same side at the restaurant down the street. I decided to try this one out because it's closer to my home and I never been. I was okay read more

El Imperial - enchiladas and rice in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Spring, Texas

Sadly, this place has gone downhill in terms of quality and service. There are plenty Tex-Mex choices in the area. I would not go here again. read more

Great food excellent service. Would highly recommend. Excellent menu. Good service culture with all employees

the qeso tasted weird the beef was raw the coke tasted weird it was no good.

Great authentic Mexican food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great prices and great customer service. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Not sure why this restaurant wasn't listed in yelp - it's been here for many years and a great neighborhood TexMex spot. Black bean dip is warm and very good. Quest is goood. Busy place. read more

Very good Tex-Mex food with good friendly service. Salsa and queso are very good, and margaritas are terrific with a kick, particularly the top shelf. Standards like enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, flautas, etc. are all expertly prepared and flavorful with good accompanying guacamole and sauces. True standouts are pollo con rajas (chicken with cheese and peppers), el presidente (adds delicious grilled butterfly shrimp), chimichangas, and chili rellenos. This place is one of those hidden local gems that exist across Texas that locals return to again and again for good food and friendly and comfortable service. read more

So glad this restaurant is back open it has been a family tradition and favorite for years

Was very confused if this was the old El Imperial that used to be in front of the Northwest hospital on FM1960 (especially since it has the Las Flores name on it).. but stopped in tonight and was pleased to see that it is... pretty much the same menu. Oscar recognized that we were old customers and greeted us warmly. We ordered our usual chili con queso and chili rellenos. The queso was the same but the rellenos were a little different but still good. Oscar said the El Imperial name will be on the building soon and wants feedback of how things taste. It is on Kuykendahl just south of Louetta on the west side (next to 24 hour fitness). Go check it out and give input! read more

This is the new El Imperial, was so happy when they reopened! Some of the best cheese enchiladas I've ever had! Been coming to El Imperial for 20+ years, every time I visit from Ft Worth I make it an effort to eat here at least once! Staff is very friendly! read more

Hasn't been quite as consistent as they were when they were on FM 1960. Enchilada gravy sometimes good other times to much chili powder, rice sometime flavorful sometimes bland. Taco shells have been stale too..I imagine different cooks in the kitchen. Hope they return to how it was when they were on 1960. We loved El Imperial and had been going there since the 80's.. read more

The area around this restaurant doesn't look that hot but the service and food inside will surprise you! Very friendly staff and efficient service . My food came out in a timely manner and was actually really delicious! A very nice surprise . Would come again read more

This location may be confusing, but this is the old El Imperial, and it's delicious! Yelp/etc can be odd because the chain Las Flores sold this location, kept it listed as one of their locations for a while, and now seem to be trying to scrub its existence. It's still there, it's still open, and it's freaking delicious! Been going to El Imperial loyally for my entire life, so glad they found a new location, hoping they eventually rename this one completely so search results for it can be more clear. read more