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El Norteno

4.5 (35 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed

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Machacado burrito.
Greg D.

I love to try taquerias. This was my first time at El Norteno for a late breakfast. The exterior and interior of this old house screams "authentic" and based on Yelp reviews, I felt it was safe to try out. The staff was friendly (although we needed some translation help at ordering time). I tried their machacado burrito (eggs, Mexican steak, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc). It was very large and served piping hot along with two squeeze bottles of serious hot sauces. Without the salsas, it was very good. With the salsas it was really really good. Very filling also. Overall a really good breakfast for me. I'll go try something else from the menu next time I'm in NB.

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Debra P.

This is one of the "Hole in wall" "Best Kept Secret" , "Locals know Best" kind of place!! We had some friends that live in New Braunfels take us here and it's delicious. Think authentic homemade Mexican food at a great price! Place is always packed, small inside and limited parking, but so worth it. The tacos are delicious, the gorditas, the El Pastor, the menudo and more! We have never had anything that was bad. Not fancy just good. You can order to go if you can't get a table. So so good!

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Jose Raul P.

Just realized that I haven't reviewed this place even though I order to go every single Sunday! This place is definitely a hole in the wall. If you blink you'll miss it. As you walk in you know the food is going to be authentic. You are greeted with a genuine smile and a "buenos días" (good morning). The to go section has little bar stools right next to the register. They have to go menus, specials, and even posters of the favorites up on the wall. I have to be honest, I've only ordered here to go. Plenty of times but always to go. It's about a 10 minute drive from my girlfriends apartment and food has always been warm when I get there. I highly recommend this place!

Julie G.

This is my second visit to El Norteno...it's situated nicely on the west side where some of the best Mexican food in New Braunfels comes from. El Norteno gets 4 stars for their made from scratch tortillas! I mean they are SO good...check out my pictures...look at those tortilla edges! My one attempt at making tortillas years ago looked like states too but never tasted that good. My sister had the carne guisada and found some tough pieces (she still gobbled it up) and my picadillo was just salted hamburger meat (I still liked it though lol). Once I tried my Dad's cheese enchiladas and sister's mini tacos and everything was very good. This is a hole in the wall in every sense of the description but it provides a pleasant secluded dining experience (for us hermits). A lot of people were coming in and out during our meal which says a lot!

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10 months ago

Great place for breakfast tacos and good service! The food is good and usually a calm place to eat

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Service and food is always 100%!! The waitresses are always so friendly and hospitable! And food is delicious!!

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Customer service is wonderful! Breakfast is delicious! Best Barbacoa on corn ! Green hot sauce is our favorite!

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Suffering from a hangover? These breakfast tacos are the cure. Stopped in on the way out of town and was not disappointed.

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Stopped in craving barbacoa and we weren't disappointed! Excellent service by Esmeralda. Quick, fresh, delish!!!

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Very good breakfast tacos fresh and homemade tortillas. Great hot sauce. We enjoyed the enchilada plate for lunch.

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Waited a long time for a table to get sub par service and mediocre steak. We have been there…read moremultiple times and have not had the best experience. But we do love the salsa and stuffed avocados.

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Herbert's in New Braunfels was such a fun and lively experience. We stopped by after a walk through…read moreLanda Park and along the Comal. My poor dog actually slipped on some algae and went right into the river that day, so it was especially nice to sit outside, relax, and enjoy the unbeatable weather afterward. We went on a Saturday and the place was absolutely popping. The patio was full of families enjoying the sunshine, and the whole place had a really energetic, welcoming vibe. I brought my dog along with her travel bed, and it was nice to be able to settle in outside with her. The folks at the next table were also very sweet and asked about my dog, which added to the friendly atmosphere. Our server was very kind and attentive throughout the visit. She made sure we were doing well and checked in at just the right times. One thing I really appreciated was that she brought chips for both sides of our table. The chips were super crispy and tasted really fresh -- a great way to start the meal. I'm not usually the biggest Tex-Mex fan, but I have to say I really enjoyed my giant plate of two beef burritos. The portions were massive and the flavors were great. I ended up with so many leftovers that I ate them again for lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and they were still incredibly tasty days later. The only slightly stressful moment was that some kids were running around the patio a bit unsupervised. It made me a little nervous with my dog there because I was worried someone might accidentally step on her. She's not easily spooked, but I felt better once we moved her to the unoccupied side of the table. That said, this wasn't the restaurant's fault -- just something to be mindful of since servers are also navigating the patio with big trays of hot food. Overall, we had a great time. Friendly service, great food, and a lively patio atmosphere made for a really enjoyable visit. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in New Braunfels.

Delightful Mexican restaurant with both indoor and patio seating. Greeted immediately and seated…read morequickly although restaurant was pretty full. Richi took care of our drinks immediately and took our orders as soon as the complimentary chips and salsa were delivered. Salsa was tasty with a bit of zest but not overly spicy, even for my husband. We got a small guacamole and it was perfect for 2 chip loving peeps. I got the chicken fajita taco salad - plenty of white meat chicken and all the expected goodies, even a side of great tasting borracha beans. Hubby got the Beef fajita fiesta bowl - so big and tasty he could only eat half! Plenty of parking. We'll be back!! Can't believe we have driven past Herbert's many times and just did not know what we were missing!

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El Norteno - mexican - Updated May 2026

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