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    El Roble

    4.3 (152 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex, Mexican
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Interior dining
    Robert Z.

    Came in for a quick late Sunday lunch and had a great meal with tons of overordering. Its a very small spot that is essentially a converted house so it feels homey and quaint. As we walked in, we were greeted by who I assume is the owner and she let us know there was a free table next to her. Our waitress was super friendly and gave us chips and salsa shortly after being sat. The chips and salsa were excellent and I, as usual, ate too much. The salsa had a good spice and great flavor and the chips were very crunchy and crispy (like fritos but airier). I ordered a small menudo and chilaquiles with green salsa and both were really good. The menudo had a ton of flavor, good spices, and the stomach pieces were cooked perfectly; super tender and no, sometimes off putting, lingering offal smells. The chilaquiles were also great and the green salsa was mild and refreshing, with excellent side of potatos and beans. I could not finish my food as I thought the small menudo would be like a small cup not a whole bowl. I had also filled up on chips and salsa and our waitress refilled it so I had even more. All in all, this is an excellent little local spot for some bold flavors and fresh food. The menu is quite large and I'm curious to come back and have some other foods (like chicken fried steak).

    Menudo
    Nick S.

    5/5 for El Roble. You have to give them a try when you're in Kyle/ near Austin. They're kind of easy to overlook along 35 and the frontage road, in a little house. We were welcomed like we were old friends or family when we dined in on a recent weekend. Servings are generous and everything is well seasoned and flavorful. The ranchero chicken plate was great, not dry or overcooked, and I could make my own tacos with corn tortillas, and pile on refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, and avocado to top things off. Their chilaquiles plate was superb and paired well with their green sauce (they'll provide a large bottle to pour from), which my partner and I wanted to empty/take home with us (it's that good). Menudo isn't my preference but I gave it a try and it's rich, decadent, and pretty spicy. It seems like a great option on a cold day or as a comfort food. I look forward to returning when we visit family in the area.

    Anthony K.

    Still delicious! Homemade tortillas. Very reasonably priced. Tacos only $2.29 ea. Friendly service. Dogs allowed on patio! "A" rating posted from the health dept

    Cheese enchiladas and beef enchiladas
    Heather S.

    Such a tiny but mighty restaurant! Feels very comfortable walking in. Everyone is very welcoming. Salsa is yummy ! Enchiladas had a lot of flavor. I'm picky when it comes to enchiladas and these were PERFECT. Temperature of the food was excellent. Lots to choose from ! If you're looking for a good home cooked meal this is definitely the spot.

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    Jackie Q.

    Every time I'm back in town, stopping here is a must. Unfortunately while their business hours online seem regular, half of the time I've come by they've been closed. No biggie because they are a small family restaurant, but be warned before you get too invested. However, I've found that you can always rely on them being open on a Saturday afternoon. The first time I came, I remember leaving extremely satisfied with the quality and flavor of their carne guisada. I have since had it in taco form twice more, with the second time being alright and the third time being a little disappointing. The meat was tough, so while I still have a positive opinion of the carne guisada on a good day whether it'll be a good day seems to come down to a roll of the dice. One thing I can't recommend enough is the barbacoa, I've ordered it every time and it is absolutely delicious. Good flavor, moist and tender, I like to eat it in a corn tortilla with chile verde and chile de arbol salsas on top. Something that is out of the ordinary about this spot is the fact that the tacos don't come with lime. I always notice after I've already finished eating, so I'll have to remember to ask next time. Other than that, the tortilla chips that come complementary are next level. There's a certain freshly fried sense to them, with good crunch and solid corn flavor. Apparently some customers like to just order the chips to go, so definitely don't plan on skipping this appetizer!

    Bean and cheese
    Deric L.

    These breakfast tacos are amazing! I tried the bacon agh and cheese and a bean and cheese. All of them were very tasty and covered with lots of yellow American cheese. The line was all the way into the street so you can tell this place must be popular. Luckily they had someone outside taking our orders to help expedite the time.

    Katlyn P.

    Someone made a comment about this being the best tacos in Kyle and I absolutely agree! I would definitely recommend going early because the line is long. I went around 11am and there was about 6 cars in line at the drive thru. They had a lady come outside to help take orders to move the line faster. Everything is fresh and made to order! The chorizo and egg was delicious! Tasted very authentic. The bacon, egg, potato, and cheese was good, but I probably wouldn't get it with cheese. I didn't like the taste of their cheese on it. I am super excited to find a yummy taco place in the area that meets my expectations! They have affordable prices and work very hard! Customer service was great! Tacos were excellent!

    Great hot coffee
    Diane K.

    This little family owned restaurant is "tired" look8 g, but the food is delicious. Don't expect ambiance or anything fancy. Nevertheless, we received courteous and friendly service, plus food that was hot and was fresh. The tortillas are made fresh in house. The tacos, yummy. There was a long line of cars waiting in the to-go line, that speaks volumes. Good coffee too. Just be patient, their sign reads. We were patient and rewarded with good food. Yes, dogs are ok outside on the two picnic benches.

    Carne giada breakfast plate
    Ron H.

    My son introduced me to this gem in Kyle. The unassuming exterior gives you no clues as to how great it is, from the super friendly staff to the delicious homemade food. I have visited twice and both time the carne guiana was perfection. Servings are plentiful, many folks will probably take it home with them to enjoy later. Highly recommend if you are in Kyle and live supporting local small businesses!

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    Flor D.

    Always gotta make this drive from oak hill to come eat here. Cheap and amazing tasteful food and great customer service a must when you're driving by.

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    Great food and friendly staff. Don't be mislead by the exterior, clean and decent inside. Go for lunch since not open for dinner.

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    Excellent service. Good food for those who want a traditional Mexican breakfast. Enjoyed the hot sauce and the fresh corn tortillas.

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    12 years ago

    Some of the sweetest people ever serving great food. I've been here at least 2-3 times a week since I first came!

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    11 years ago

    Always great service and great food! You can call ahead and pick up your order from the drive thru window for convenience as well.

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    11 years ago

    My favorite Mexican restaurant. Tiny, but homey. Nice family, good food. Inexpensive. Superb tamales during holidays.

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    9 years ago

    Great food, and fast service. I love ordering to go and pulling up to the drive through. Fast and always delicious.

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    Excellent breakfast tacos and friendly service. The migas tacos were awesome. Perfect green sauce too!

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    Z’Tejas - Menu

    Z’Tejas

    3.3(106 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Came here for the first time with my wife and friends. Ordered the Catfish Beignets, Aguachile…read moreShrimp Ceviche, Jerk Chicken Diablo Pasta, and the Chicken Fried Chicken and Waffles. Everything was pretty delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The Catfish Beignets were perfectly crispy with a hint of sweetness, but nothing super special about them, just tasted like fried catfish to me. The Diablo Chicken Pasta was nice and saucy, but like the catfish beignets, was a bit bland so I needed some salt to up the flavors. The shrimp ceviche was very refreshing, delicious, and a solid appetizer that was packed with flavor. The Chicken Waffles was good as well. The chorizo gravy sauce that came with it, was different, but complimented the whole dish very well. Overall, the portion was a bit smaller than I'd like for the price that I paid, but the food was overall pretty delicious. Our server Michael was fantastic. Super fast, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. A full bar, but didn't have Pina Coladas. Lots of tables and chairs to dine at. Clean restrooms and lots of parking. They have this huge fancy front door that threw me off a little lol.

    Guess things don't change much in 10 years. Had visited Z Tejas the first time years ago when I…read morelived on San Antonio and the restaurant was located at La Cantera. Even then, i thought it was ok, especially for the price point. Stellar: First our server, Faith: she was super friendly, attentive and funny and made it a pleasant experience. Also, the shrimp tostada bites were killer - I could eat those all day. My wife's carajillo was perfect. OK: catfish beignets-the batter was well seasoned and crunchy, but it seemed like the actual fish needed seasoning as it was pretty bland. Grilled chicken sandwich was pretty bland too: the chicken was slightly dry and aside from the avocado, onion and tomato, there was not much flavor. Checked the buns to see if they were spread with an aoli but no, pretty dry. I thought Z Tejas was ok then and it's still ok and wouldn't be my first choice unless it's for happy hour where they have the shrimp tostadas on special.

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    Los Vaqueros Cafe & Grill - Steak Rancheros

    Los Vaqueros Cafe & Grill

    4.0(211 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Love the vibe here, especially if you can catch a night when the DJ is here. Servers are prompt and…read morecourteous. I've been here twice in the past week so I guess you could say I like it here. For drinks, Mexican martinis and margaritas are perfect, not too strong and not too sweet. For food, I wasn't crazy for the birria tacos and wouldn't get them again, but everyone else in my group had delicious plates which is why I gave it another chance. Second time around I got the al pastor mini tacos. These by far are the best al pastor tacos I've had! So juicy and flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try something new.

    Went back with our aunt who was in from AZ. She ordered mini tacos which came with beans. The…read morewaitress asked if she wanted beans, she said yes and brought out the charro beans. Well my aunt (who is almost 70) didn't see on the menu it said charro beans was an up charge, refried beans came free. So when she got her bill she was surprised to see she was charged extra for the beans. Mind you the refried beans DID come with her tacos. Why did the waitress not ask "do you want the refried that comes with it or charro for an up charge?" Instead, the waitress automatically gave her charro beans. You don't automatically give someone the upgraded version to their meal and especially not without asking which kind of beans does she want. I'm writing this update bc in my last review the waitress did the same thing by up charging my husband's meal when he didn't ask to. BEWARE here! The food is pretty decent, nothing crazy but it hits the spot if you need some decent Mexican food. However, go over your bill and clarify everything-twice! Just in case because they will try to make extra money off upgrading you without asking you.

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    Taquizas La Salsa Voladora - Pastor tacos on flour tortillas.

    Taquizas La Salsa Voladora

    4.7(46 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Came here for lunch around 3pm on a Saturday and were surprised this place was empty…read more We were greeted and seated right away. Server asked if we knew what we wanted but since it was our first time we asked for the menu & ordered 3 drinks: Mexican bottled coke, jarritos (pineapple) and Sangria (soda non alcoholic) We ordered 18 mini tacos and 2 cheese quesadillas. Total was: $57 (cash ONLY) - Al pastor: 5/5 for taste, flavor, presentation and amount of meat to taco ratio. Only thing sadly missing was fresh pineapple for topping. - Suadero (fajita): 2/5 it was nicely packed but sadly missed the mark on flavor and it was very dry. - Cabeza: 2/5 the cut of meat was good but missing flavor. - Chorizo: 3/5 the flavor was good but not great. - Cheese quesadillas: 4/5 the cheese was quality cheese but didn't actually melt at all. Once the food came out (10min) we were given 2 types of salsas: green guacamole and red with chile de arbol. I was only able to add a few drops of the red salsa so beware. Overall we really enjoyed the food, service and mainly the al pastor tacos. We'd come here again if we're ever in Kyle.

    Staff is friendly very welcoming. however the only reason why it's getting a 1 star is because we…read moreorder our food which came out very quickly which isn't a complaint but the food and salsa had little to no flavor, the portion of the lime we received was very small portions had little to no juice when squeezed. i will most likely not return the only good thing was the Mexican coke. El personal es amable y muy acogedor. Sin embargo, la única razón por la que obtiene 1 estrella es porque pedimos nuestra comida que salió muy rápido, lo cual no es una queja, pero la comida y la salsa tenían poco o ningún sabor, la porción de limon que recibimos era muy pequeña, las porciones tenían poco o nada de jugo cuando se exprimían. Lo más probable es que no regrese, lo único bueno fue la Coca mexicana

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    Pastor tacos on flour tortillas.

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    Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

    3.6(185 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    We ordered pickup. Chicken flautas plate, rice, refried beans. Sour cream and quacamole. Chicken…read morequesadilla, large queso. No Pico, a tiny container of salsa. Flautas were undercooked but the Chicken was very dry with no seasoning. Tasted like old grease was used. Queso tasted like Velveeta. So disappointing. There are great reviews and I wonder if they are for other locations because this place is terrible. Such a sad meal. I feel sorry for the beans.

    On this days adventure I found myself in Kyle, and looking for something to eat. It just so happens…read morethat I'm near Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal given. But to begin with this story let's start with the location, it's at the end of the building housing the restaurant. You notice a good amount of parking for the size of the place, as you enter you're warmly welcomed and you choose your seating unless you have a large group they'll accommodate your request. As your seated you are greeted by the person who will take your order, and they'll bring you some tasty chips and salsa and get what you'll be drinking. After a few minutes they'll come back to take your food order the personnel are kind and outgoing. And it is in this condition that this place shines, because the food I ordered was absolutely delicious. I chose the "Garcia's Chicken Fried Chicken" and I was very surprised how delicious it was, the cheese sauce complemented the lightly battered chicken fried very well, the rice and beans that accompanied the meal was equally delicious. Overall this place has to be on your list of places to try it.

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