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    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    3.5 (642 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Fajita bowl - combo with Side of Veggies
    Abigail R.

    I came to meet some friends for lunch. We sat at the back table and it was perfect for chatting and hearing each other. The restaurant is extremely loud inside. Our food was delicious! We got empanadas for appetizers and the fajita bowls. As my friends don't eat meat they asked for grilled veggies and they had them! They even let us put them in our fajita bowls. I highly recommend! The service was a little shifty and not sure why. Between waiters, servers and I think a manager came by, our tortillas were duplicated and then one side of veggies never made it. Not a deal breaker, but many some floor flow of serving training may help.

    Angela Q.

    We met some friends for dinner at Gringos. Seating was a little slow but service was good once we got seated. They had a small crowd due to being Thursday night. We ordered drinks, beer and margaritas and also queso and empanadas. Both apps were delicious and we ate our weight in the chips and salsa. My favorite is the green salsa. My meal was pollo Mariscos bowl with no beans. It was very filling, especially after the beer and chips and salsa. I asked for tortillas to go. My meal was enough for lunch the next day. They forgot my fresh jalapeño. My husband ordered beef tacos and he said they were very good although he is super picky. We also ordered Queso to go. The kids had ice cream cones on the way out which is a nice treat.

    Toooooo go!
    Don L.

    Just had the BEST to-go experience at Gringo's! The amazing Kaytie who took care of me (super lovely, total hard worker and go-getter) was absolutely fantastic--friendly, fast, and made everything perfect. Hands down the highlight of my day. If you're grabbing food to go, ask for her--you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend this spot!

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    Cindy R.

    The waitlist for the win on Valentine's Day!!! We were originally headed somewhere else but everywhere we went had the longest lines so I'm guessing everyone decided to take their sweethearts out for V Day. Decided to get on Gringo's waitlist and we were around the 50th group on the list but we were 20 minutes out. Kept refreshing and the line was clearing out quickly. Got there and checked in (very important to do that even if you're on the waitlist) and I'd say 10 minutes later we got seated. Always very friendly staff but they can get side tracked easily at the front because this location stays busy. Lots of seating though even outdoors and during the cold months they have the heaters on outdoors. I've always loved the colorful decor and all the greenery. They greet you with complimentary chips with green and red salsa. The green salsa is one of my family's favorites. They had a limited menu because of the holiday which is a slight bummer especially if you're a picky eater but that's definitely not a problem with me because I love to eat! The shrimp tacos I had were packed!!! Shrimp was falling out as I was eating but unfortunately one of the shrimp still had the skin on which I easily just picked it out as I was eating but having ate here plenty of times I've noticed the shrimp plates could be cooked just a little longer but I did enjoy my meal. My granddaughter loves the free ice cream which is a machine at the front as you leave and you help yourself. They have cones and then vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Great way to wrap up the meal. Also don't miss out on their happy hour M-F 4pm-6pm!!!

    Alaina D.

    A huge Mexican restaurant with great vibes! We came for lunch in a Friday around 1, and we were sat immediately in a pretty big booth. There were tons of seating: floor, booth, outside,bar. The menu is pretty big also with a lot of variety. I got the large Queso to start. It was yellow queso, which isn't my favorite, but it fed four of us. As an entree, I got the chicken con queso. This came with an avocado, rice, beans, and two tortillas, and I got the queso on the side. The grilled chicken was delicious. My friends got the enchiladas and bang bang shrimp tacos, which both looked pretty good. There is also an ice cream machine, where you can get free ice cream throughout your time! Our waitress was ok... the food took a good minute to come out. But, she was fine. I would come back again!

    Alphonse W.

    Gringos is my go to spot when I want something filling and delicious! Haven't been disappointed yet. Nice ambience, god convo and good food. Service was good as well. No complaints.

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    Jeff N.

    Been to other locations. And always have good service and food is consistent. Plenty of parking and plenty of tables inside and out. I went ahead and used the waitlist on their website that works thru OpenTable. I got on waitlist 30 mins before my arrival time. I was #38 but once I arrived at 7:10 and checked in I was #9 and my total wait time was maybe 10 mins. I highly recommend everyone do the waitlist to be in line before you get there.. I ordered the pollo marisco which is chicken breast, shrimp and crawfish tails and rice, cucumber salad and beans.. my date ordered a similar chicken dish named Tampico Really good food, portions are good and prices reasonable...total was $48 before tip..but we didn't get any adult beverages just sweet tea and strawberry lemonade. Will be back again

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    Jonquil J.

    I'm so sorry I forgot to take a picture of my food, but it was good very good. The service was ok our waiter could have been more attentive to our needs as far as clearing the table when needed. The ambiance was nice we were sitting outside it was very windy but nice I will definitely return and recommend.

    Kaylee G.

    It was very busy however, we didn't have to wait to be seated. It took a little longer than average to get our food. I would say about 40 minutes. However, our waiter was very good and efficient. The house margaritas are always my go to for adult beverages. I always get half frozen half on the rocks 10/ 10 Fish tacos were good. I requested flour instead of corn tortillas. My only complaint is they put both avocado slices on one taco, and they were stingy on the avocado. 8/10 The mix enchilada plate was also good. We put queso on it instead of the red sauce.9/10 Charro beans were also good 7/10

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    Alphonse, thank you so much for sharing your review!

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    Jeff, we look forward to serving you again soon!

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    Thank you for the 5-star review, Susie!

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    3 months ago

    will not go there anymore. Service sucked and would not provide itemized check fior over $400.00

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    10 months ago

    Gringos marisco bowl is so delicious. You can eat it as it is or you can add it to the tortillas and eat. Either way, its delicious

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    7 months ago

    Love going here in general food is amazing service was outstanding Sasha made us feel at home would recommend

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    We're very pleased to hear it, Mai! Thank you for sharing your review.

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    10 months ago

    Always great food and service. My kids beg for gringos on the weekends and it's a family staple

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    6 months ago

    Asia was my server and she was awesome and very kind. I will be back and request asia to be my server again

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    Salata - Large salad with pesto chicken, avocado, black olives, pumpkin seeds, jalapeños, cucumbers, banana peppers, & tomatoes

    Salata

    3.5(79 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Customize your salad to your palate. Greens and toppings are always fresh in my experience. Service…read morehas always been friendly.

    I'M DONE!!! BUSINESS OWNERS PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR WORKERS!!!…read more I have visited this location several times in the past and vowed that I would not brighten their dining room with my beautiful diamond-like presence ever again due to poor customer service. The workers are extremely rude, unfriendly, and unwelcoming! I wish I would have stuck to my guns and not graced this place again, but it's all good. I just hate spending my money in establishments where I am treated with disrespect and disregarded as a paying customer. Firstly, my daughter and I decided to have lunch after our workout on this particular day and we both wanted salads. Upon entering, we were greeted by one of the workers which was a surprise to me, because in the past they have never greeted me when I walk in. So, I'm thinking to myself that they have made some changes and that it may not be bad anymore to visit here. WRONG! As I was placing my order for a small salad, I asked if I could have a little more lettuce. The server paused a moment and then responded, "no we cannot give you more." I told her that I would pay extra money if she could give me a little more lettuce and that I have no problem paying. Before she could respond back to me, another worker who may have been the store manager, was standing behind her sweeping the floor, hurriedly and responded in a rude manner pointing and saying, "Read the signs. You only get this amount of lettuce for a small salad. We cannot give you more." I responded, "Ma'am I'm willing to pay. I really like a lot of lettuce in my salad." She then responded detestably, "Well you need to order a large salad!" I politely replied, "Okay, no problem. I can do that. You could have just said that in the first place, but thank you anyway. It's all worked out! Yay!" I did not want that much lettuce of a large salad but just a little bit more added to my small salad but was refused with such disdain. To make matters worse, I asked the server if she could please give me some of the fresh lettuce instead of the withered lettuce that was mixed in with the fresh. That really cooked their noodles. By this time, they were steaming-mad-hot with me. Furthermore, as I went down the line asking for my toppings, I dared not ask for extra, even though the amount of the toppings that they serve are the size of a freaking nickel. You know that little tiny serving spoon that they serve the toppings with? They only gave me one scoop of each of my toppings, but I dared not ask for two scoops, especially with the manager getting emotional behind me asking for extra lettuce as if she owns the place, lol. They also gave my daughter a hard time because she asked for extra chickpeas on her salad and for some of the fresh lettuce instead of the withered lettuce. They gave it to her but with such a nasty attitude, slamming her bowl of salad on the counter. We should have walked out right then and there and reported them to corporate. However, I just don't have the time and energy to waste on these unhappy and ungrateful people and besides, I was starving. I just know that I will never go back ever again to this location. Moreover, for my salad, I ordered Romaine Lettuce, jalapeños, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, banana peppers, black olives, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and pesto chicken with the Balsamic Vinaigrette salad dressing on the side. My daughter ordered a small salad consisting of Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chickpeas, avocado, and pesto chicken. We both opted out of them mixing and chopping our salads as we always do. As we approached the checkout counter, we were not offered any of the complimentary bread or chips that accompanies the salads. Although I didn't want either one of them, I waited for them to offer it up but they refused. So, I turned to my daughter and asked her if she wanted the complimentary bread or chips and she said, "no." Then and only then is when they opened their mouth to offer it to us. Overall, I love the concept of this establishment because it offers healthy eating options and has a variety of toppings and proteins to choose from. However, this location with its staff and their nasty attitudes and poor customer service skills can kick rocks. The dining room is always half clean each and every time I have visited. The food is expensive, which is to be expected because it is expensive to eat healthy, and I absolutely don't mind paying the high prices of eating healthy. However, when it comes to spending my money in any establishment, I expect to be treated with kindness, respect, and amiability. Is that too much to ask for? I spent a little over $40 for two salads and a drink. Oh, and let me not forget to mention the extra charge for the avocado that was added to my salad. Business owners should check in on their staff regularly at these places because I'm pretty sure they would not be too pleased with them running customers away, especially with other healthy restaurants popping up!

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    Retro Cafe - Beef banh mi

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    4.5(205 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Retro Cafe is honestly everything you could ask for in a Vietnamese cafe. The food was amazing,…read moreespecially the wings! They were fresh, flavorful, and easily one of the best things on the menu. The drinks and other dishes were just as good, and everything tasted authentic and made with care. On top of that, the vibe here is incredible: cozy, aesthetic, welcoming, and the perfect place to relax or hang out with friends. The atmosphere, service, and overall experience were all top-tier, and it's definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend if you're looking for great Vietnamese food and a chill vibe.

    With the temp dropping, I was in the mood for some soup! Our first choice was closed, so we drove…read moretill we found another place. I ordered the meatball pho which was delivered in a Texas size bowl! (Ask for cilantro t o top it off for a yummy experience and a to go container for what you don't finish!) Their version of fried dumplings was unique and the exterior was lighter than most with the filling being meat. The spring rolls were a decent size and the peanut dipping sauce was good. Hubby ordered the pork bahn me (sp?(, and he really enjoyed it We're stuffed! My only complaint is that one song that played was really loud.... interesting hearing some oldies sung by a Vietnamese person... Wasn't crazy about the game decor either. Will definitely eat here again!

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    3.5(40 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    We decided to go to Cheesecake Factory for lunch before the movies. I made reservations so I could…read morecontrol the timing of us getting to the movies. Thankfully our table was ready when we arrived. We were seated immediately and ordered appetizers of boneless buffalo strips. They were giant and piping hot. Could have been a meal. Then I ordered the Cajun pasta. So much food and I was able to have lunch and dinner for the next night. My husband ordered fish and chips and son ordered smash burger. My son ordered extra fries and husband ordeeed sweet potato fries. Everyone enjoyed their food. The only negatives: no garlic bread. They have many pasta dishes, would be easy to add. I used the bread on the table to eat with my pasta. A nice French bread would have worked. The parking, not really their fault but lot of people park in their lot to go to the outlet stores. We drove around 10 mins looking for a spot. Will definitely return, lots of things on the menu and their portion sizes are amazing. We didn't get dessert but I love their cakes and cheesecake.

    The new Cheesecake Factory in Cypress is a great addition to the area. This chain always feels…read moreelegant and fancy for a mid tier restaurant. I love the seating and interior, but the best thing about The Cheesecake Factory is the variety offered in their extensive menu and the quality of the food. This one fits the bill. It was a shopping day with the wife and daughter with lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. We started off with the Egg Roll Sampler Appetizer and it was a great start. The variety of tastes was the star of the show mixing and matching, trying to find the best sauce ratio. My favorite was the chicken taquito. My wife loved the cheeseburger and I can't fault her for it because they were great. Obviously my wife has great taste. My daughter said the Avocado egg roll was the best. I tried it and hated it, AVOCADOS ARE GROSS! For our entrees my daughter got the Seared Tuna Tataki Salad, my wife ordered the soup (cream of chicken) and salad with Caesar dressing. I decided to try something new and got the Steak Diane (woo hoo retro.) My daughter's Seared Ahi Tuna Salad was fantastic. The tuna was cooked well, though it could've been a bit more fatty. The salad was fresh and crisp and the dressing was bright and tangy with undernotes of sesame oil. My wife's soup and salad was great. The soup was homey and reminiscent of a rich pot pie. The Caesar dressing on the salad was spectacular. It was creamy and tangy just like Caesar should be. Now for my Steak Diane, I'm so glad I decided to try something new. You know, take me back to the fancy restaurants of the mid century because this dish was divine. The steak was in bite sized pieces but cooked perfectly. I loved the richness of the Diane sauce and the crisp mushrooms. For desert we had the Pineapple Upside Down cheese cake. It was delicious, a wonderful sweet desert that was the perfect light and airy end to a heavy lunch. I recommend The Cheesecake Factory in Cypress if you're in the area. Or if you're looking for someplace that feels special and fancy but you want to know it's going to not disappoint. And do yourself a favor and order something new, it's worth it. Almost forgot the drinks- My daughter got a Bloody Mary. I didn't try it because BLOODY MARYs are gross. I got the Spanish Old Fashioned. I think I like this better than a regular Old Fashioned. It was rich and smoky, the cold brew added a velvety chocolate taste. The orange peel notes were perfect and it had a good mouth feel. Simply amazing

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