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Gaona's Taco House & Restaurant

3.4 (21 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Salad, Burgers

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jerry R.

Decent hole in the wall. I showed up and there was only one couple eating. I ordered three tacos and it took almost 30 mins. There were four people working there on the floor but nobody was doing anything. They were all just sitting around. The lady who charged me for the tacos got up from the chair charged me then sat down for the whole time. Tacos were decent but Eagle pass has tons of restaurants with tacos. Sorry y'all lost a customer.

Tacos rojos: filled with ground beef.
Charlie W.

This place is ok, mediocre at best. I had the tacos rojos, which had 6 ground beef tacos with rice and beans. They were ok, but too greasy for my taste. They came topped off with lettuce and yellow cheese. The chips and salsa served were ok also. Chips were very salty for my taste. I would come back, but order something else. I'd like to try the caldo de res at some point. Given I haven't found a great Mexican food place here (which is sad given it's a border town), I'd come back. I had high expectations for this place, which of course weren't met.

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6 months ago

$4.50 for a tea is Hwy robbery. The food was good but not $46 for two people during lunch good.

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Food was ok but the place was full of smoke me and my wife came out smelling all Smokey and I think it's to pricey for the food we got.

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“Gaona's in Eagle Pass serves delicious breakfast and lunch I've never had dinner, and the prices are great.”

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4.0(8 reviews)
2.1 mi

I'm glad Eagle Pass got a place like this. Coffee shop vibes with a little bistro on the side. I…read moredid not try the food, but I did try their iced coffee. Very clean and not acidic at all. Seems to me it was a lighter roast with a fruity aromas. Oscar, the owner, said they bring their coffee from Veracruz, Mexico. My drink was not on the menu, but when I asked for iced coffee they had cold brew ready to go. Don't be afraid to ask if you have questions, the staff is super friendly and will help you out. Ps They have live music on Friday!

Ambience: 4 Customer Service: 5…read moreMenu Options: 5 Food quality: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Parking: 5 Prices: 5 Location: 4 Especially now during the pandemic, I love supporting local businesses, and Revive Coffee Shop is one of those local businesses you will want to support! The moment you walk in the door you can feel positive vibes. Great decorations, all kinds of coffee, delicious food (both savory and sweet), all served with a smile... After no sleep the night before, and 6 hours on the road driving from the Rio Grande Valley, I needed exactly what the sign says: to "Relax, Renew & Revive". Turns out they delivered on all three! I was reminded of the Cheer's TV theme song, "where everybody knows your name," because as I sat there, most everyone who came in was greeted by their name and was known by the staff. People are people, not numbers at Revive. In fact, even the tables have names rather than numbers! Yep, each table has its own name reflected by the decorations which all blend together somehow in an ecclectic harmony of positivity and warmth. I loved the bicycle table (yes, made from an actual bicycle!), the Star Wars table, and also those with themes like faith and love (who doesn't need more of that this year!). It is obvious the owners have a sense of humor, and their signs of quips and quotes scattered throughout the shoppe are sure to bring a smile to your face. I especially identified with the sign that says, "All I need today is a little coffee, and a whole lot of Jesus!" (Don't we all?) It's definitely a family friendly atmosphere, and a great place to meet with friends or co-workers. I was impressed with the cleanliness, from the tables, kitchen to the bathroom. Great job. I was surprised by the menu and the offerings of fresh food! Why would anyone want to go to their big competition which only has prepackaged, frozen food warmed up in a microwave, when you can go to Revive Coffee Shop for real fresh delicious food, cooked right there... and at very reasonable prices??? I really enjoyed my cappuccino and some delicious chilaquiles (with chicken and egg) for lunch. The serving was so generous my only disappointment was I couldn't eat one of their famed desserts I had heard about... They have all the other specialty coffees, frappe's, espresso, mocha, you name it, as well as specialty teas... oh yeah, AND free WiFi! Revive Coffee Shop is definitely on my "return to" list. I really enjoyed my visit and know you will too. They are located on Hwy. 277 about 4/10ths of a mile east of Veteran's Blvd, on the south side of the highway. Look for the low building with the orange awning.

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This bakery and coffee shop is a true gem!! I was looking for a local place to grab a pastry and an…read moreiced coffee for the road. My expectations were low considering that there weren't many places in the area to choose from. When I drove by I was immediately drawn in by the curb appeal. This business is a renovated house with a couple of cute picnic tables and umbrellas in the front. Upon entering I was immediately loving the welcoming vibe and the Modern farm house decor. There were plenty of areas to hang out and enjoy a nice book while sipping some coffee. If I lived nearby I would definitely make this place a nice quiet recharge zone for myself. The display case was filled with all kinds of yummy baked goods! Everything looked so delicious that it was difficult for me to decide what to get. There were cookies, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, stuffed croissants, various loaf slices... the list goes on! They also had a very nice selection of hot and cold coffee drinks as well as tea and fresh squeezed lemonade. It took me a while to decide what to get... in the end I regretted not buying more, lol. I purchased a Pecan oatmeal cookie (that thing was HUGE), a strawberry stuffed croissant, and a lemon Blueberry cupcake. I also got an iced coffee and a strawberry lemonade. I was surprised to find out that every single item was a win! My hubby is a picky eater and it takes a lot to impress him when it comes to trying something new. He LOVED his strawberry lemonade and strawberry stuffed croissant! The lemonade wasn't overly sweet, it was perfect! The strawberry stuffed croissant had a yummy creamy mix of whipped cream and cream cheese for the filling with fresh strawberries. The powdered sugar was a nice finishing touch. After having a bite I wish that I had bought an extra one. The lemon Blueberry cupcake was amazing! It was very moist and the cake part wasn't overly sweet. It had some yummy fresh blueberries baked into the bottom. The Pecan oatmeal cookie was very yummy. It took us a while to finish it because of how big it was. My iced coffee was also very good. We were super impressed with the selection and quality of what this place offered. I wish that there was a place exactly like this near me. We will definitely be back!

Cozy little cafe with some seating options and expansive pastries available. The sweets looked made…read morefresh and so many flavors. The cupcakes are mostly regular cake and then a special frosting. The coffee was easily customizable. The cashiers were very friendly and patient and offered suggestions. Definitely worth a stop in for a treat and a pick me up.

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4.3(81 reviews)
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Drove several hunded miles out of our way to eat the chicken fried steak! All i can say was it was…read moreso worth it, first this thing is HUGE and taste even better. Homemade sides and gravy and the friendliest, helpful staff! Highly recommend will be back!

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Choche’s BBQ & Bar - Texas Twinkies

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4.4(22 reviews)
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When visiting Eagle Pass, Choche's BBQ has to be a stop you make. I recently celebrated my birthday…read moreat Choche's and everything was perfect! We started off with the Brisket Nachos which included chips from a local tortilla factory, queso blanco, brisket, and pico de gallo (you can also ask for pico de gallo on side). The chips had the right amount of saltiness and paired with the queso and brisket - it was the perfect appetizer to open the lunch with. For our group, we did get two (2) large nachos but asked to split it into 4 plates (to feed 15). It was more than enough!!! For our main meal, we went with the "El Comp" package which included enough food to feed 8-12 (we were a party of 15). The meal package included: a whole Brisket, a rack of Pork ribs, 4 Chicken leg quarters (which I asked to split to make 8 pieces), 3, 32oz sides (we chose Potato Salad and the Ruffles Mac and Cheese). The brisket was tender, the ribs fell off the bone and the chicken was seasoned perfectly. I personally loved the ribs and brisket - no BBQ sauce needed! Everyone had multiple servings from the divided portions and it hit the spot! The sides were the perfect compliment to the main course and I will always sing the praises of the best Mac and Cheese that features crumbled Ruffles Queso chips (everyone absolutely loved the crunchy and soft textures). Not pictured: Texas Twinkies (brisket and cheese stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon and covered in BBQ sauce. They were a good mix of sweet and spicy and also a big hit! In addition to the meal, Choche's has pickles, BBQ sauce, onions and bread slices setup for you to add to your meal. We really enjoyed visiting Choche's BBQ and celebrating my birthday with all the good vibes. On weekends, there may be live music or if a sporting event, it's on the TVs. If you find yourself in EP, stop by Choche's!!

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