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    El Padrecito's Café

    4.4 (13 reviews)

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    Tish H.

    Great place to stop in for a taco or two. Operated by a local padre, Padrecito, the food is good. Street tacos with lots of additions including salsas, lemon, radishes, & pickled onions. Also serving many flavors of ice cream. Yum! *If religious Catholic statues & decor offend you or make you uncomfortable, this might not be the place for you. Tees & rosaries available for sale. Clean establishment, quick & friendly service. Decor includes art contributed by local children. Some of the proceeds benefit the children & families of Guadalupe.

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    Thank you!!!!!!!

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    The service and food are excellent. I have yet to try the ice cream bar. I'm always satisfied with the quality and quantity.

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    Appreciate the love! :)

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    No Bueno. Went in for a quick ice cream, eexpensive with very small portions. Won't return.

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