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    El Tipico

    3.5 (10 reviews)

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    10 years ago

    I thought the pupusa was disgusting. Way too oily, flavorless, and didn't taste fresh. So many other options - skip this one.

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    8 years ago

    The tamales are amazing! Is this food truck still around? If so, get on FoodTruckFiesta.com so your fans will know your location!

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    8 years ago

    Plain white rice, pinto beans were ok, very sub-par yellow cheese sauce and guac on very small enchiladas. Will pass next time.

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    Republic Cantina - Speciality item

    Republic Cantina

    4.1(327 reviews)
    0.9 km
    $$

    Visited this restaurant back in March. I was with a fairly large group. The service was awesome. We…read morewere seated quickly (as per our reservation) and the server was very attentive. I stuck to the late night happy hour menu and ordered the Frito pie. It was REALLY good. The portion was smaller than I expected, so I'd definitely order two next time. I nibbled on my wife's shrimp fajita and it was delicious. The drinks were very nice. I ordered the spicy margarita and it was delicious. The ambiance is warm and cozy. It's not a large space, but I did not feel cramped. There is an outdoor heated seating area as well.

    Very cute and cozy spot with an intimate dining vibes…read more Service was a bit slow but a large part of that was due to our waitress managing several tables at the same time. However, the waitress was excellent with providing order recommendations and ensuring that we were taken care of. Drinks: I ordered the ranch water which wasn't anything spectacular. Just a simple non-sugary drink to enjoy while dining. I opted out of the fajitas but the rest of my party loved the steak and shrimp fajitas, which were part of the fajitas 2 deal. Plenty to share and I heard that the steak was cooked to perfection and the shrimp was seasoned well. I ordered the taco salad and that dish was PHENOMENAL! There is something to be said about a wet salad which manages to hold some crunchy texture to the taco strips. Also, it was perfectly chopped and all ingredients were mixed together so well. To complete the dish, I ordered a side of rice and chicken. Both were delicious but the chicken portion could use some work. Overall I'm curious to try their breakfast tacos so count me in on returning! They also offer a great happy hour so I recommend stopping by to enjoy their bar or even their cute outdoor seating.

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    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria - Fajita El Sol

    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria

    4.1(779 reviews)
    0.9 kmShaw, Downtown
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    This place hit the spot, even toddler approved! We ordered take out and it was prepared pretty…read morequickly. The menu is quite extensive, it took us longer to decide on what we wanted. I got the nachos, my husband got tacos, and we got a chicken quesadilla for our toddler. The nachos were PILED with toppings and so colorful - even in a take out container is looked beautiful. They were SO tasty, very full of flavor and spice. My husband said the tacos were delicious and our toddler actually ate a lot of the quesadilla. Win all around. Highly recommend!

    In town for the week, tried to get into Unconventional Diner for brunch...a backup was needed. We…read moreventured down a few blocks looking for anything and found El Sol. Fair sized joint with a smallish patio out front. Having perused the menu on the way, I was looking to try something just beyond "staple of cheap Mexican." Sadly, we were presented with brunch menus, so it was a breakfast burrito for me and the breakfast tacos for her. I was remarkably hungry, so the burrito was eaten (and quickly). But truth be told, it's standard Mexican fare made with breakfast ingredients. No more description necessary - you've had this before and you'll have it again. The service was marginally lackluster- if you're not in a big party, you might get shuffled down in prioritization (or at least I thought we were...once ready to leave I did the 'fidget with credit card' trick to get the staff to close us out. It took frustratingly long. All in all, if I lived in the neighborhood, this would be my cheap Mexican place and more out of convenience than culinary merit.

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    Cactus Cantina - Carne Asada A La Parrill

    Cactus Cantina

    3.5(960 reviews)
    5.2 km
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    Stopped in for a after shopping snack and it was a enormous. Order the Del Mar which is the Beef…read morefajitas for one plus 3 giant bacon wrapped shrimp. It was a massive plate as were the shrimp. Those were honestly my favorite. The bacon was chrisp and the shrimp moist and succulent. They were over cooked but in all fairness. The bacon needed to be crippling, which is was and the plate it hot so it continues to cook. They were still my favorite. #BaconEverything The steak was supposed to be medium but I didn't mind that it was medium well. It was a great cut however the seasoning was lacking. It came with the traditional toppings but I opted for sour cream on the side. I love a good resturant grade salas but theirs is flat. It needed some more seasoning. The port was ample and enough for 2 of us to share. The tortillas are almost like gorditas or papoosas they're so big. I had to cut mine. I didn't love it but didn't hate it either. Its definitely for a croud that wants Main stream Texmex. I love authentic with a Tia in the kitchen and abuela giving orders. It was packed for a Saturday but we ate outside. The resturant has more than enough room. Its pretty open for group seats. I didn't get a drink but they looked great.

    This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. They make their tortillas fresh from a machine that you…read moresee when walking in the door. All of their dishes taste fresh and protions are generous. My favorite is the Salmon A La Parrilla - grilled salmon, topped with sautéed shrimp, avocados, in a light marisco sauce. The steak dishes such as steak fajitas feature tender steak cooked medium rare, not over cooked or burned to a crisp as in many Mexican restaurants. The service is always friendly and prompt. All of their drinks are on point. Not the place for a quiet or intimate dinner, so keep that in mind. This is a very busy and popular place so reservations are highly recommended. Give it a try...I'm sure that you will enjoy it.

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    La Tejana - El Frijolito

    La Tejana

    4.5(175 reviews)
    2.7 kmMount Pleasant
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    Heard from a coworker that these tacos were as close to Texas breakfast tacos as possible so I was…read moreintrigued. Parking is only street parking so be aware it can be hard to find a spot. Took me about 30 minute to get a spot on a residential street. Line was slightly out the door but line moved fast. Got the 7 tacos (2x956, 2xLa Choripapa, 1xSuper Migas, 1xSuper Duper Migas, 1x512) and 2 dirty horchata. Came out in about 5 minutes. Not much indoor seating but I believe they had an upstairs section too. Tacos lived up to the hype. Pretty good size tacos with the right amount of filling. Tortillas were perfect. Salsas were good, especially that cilantro crema. Despite the tough parking situation I would definitely come back.

    It took an hour round trip to get a couple breakfast burritos. Was it worth it?…read more Definitely I got the 956 and unwrapped the foil, still warm and delicious. They'd be good to take on a work day but it's Saturday and I'm enjoying them at home with some coffee. Since I can't remark on the ambiance, having never seen the restaurant I just share where it takes me to when I taste. The tortilla is unique, probably handmade and tightly wrapped around the filling. I am reminded of the San Antonio river walk. It wasn't wet or juicy by the time I got it, maybe they are right out of the kitchen but, it was not dry either. The eggs were jiggly and bacon bits added salty savory texture. I dripped red sauce on every bite and enjoyed them a little bit spicy.

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    Torchy's Tacos

    Torchy's Tacos

    3.9(163 reviews)
    18.4 km
    $$

    There's plenty of seating and parking it's on the corner of the strip mall making it easy to find…read more The setting is definitely a more casual hangout spot you order upfront and they'll bring out your food to you. The staff was friendly and gave some suggestions, but the service is mostly you doing things. The food was good, nothing amazing but pretty good! Good portions of meat and interesting flavors that work together. The steak was tender enough and the chicken was good. The only thing I would suggest would be a heated up tortilla and meltier cheese on top. Overall most of them were pretty decent! 3.5/5 Chips and sampler was good! I do like the chips tasted freshly made and the guacamole and salsa were great! The queso was decent not my favorite, but it was a good addition to the trio. 4/5 Overall, this place is better than Taco Bamba and what I would compare it to with thier similar fusion flavors. I'd go back and try some more things!

    Today I got the brush fire and crossroads tacos and they were fantastic. Needed to get an extra…read morecorn tortilla to hold everything in. Oh and if you cant see the meat under all the toppings, assured its there and was excellent. I would say two tacos was enough, could've pushed for a third but honestly if I was going for a third I would get a burrito to go along with the two tacos to really push me over the limit. Excellent service and fast. The decor and seating could be a bit better but this is definitely a fast casual atmosphere. Prices are spot on for what you're getting and wont be disappointed.

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    El Tipico - tex-mex - Updated May 2026

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