A friend brought some pastries from this place so I had to check it out. It did not disappoint. This place is an authentic bakery where everything is made fresh. The selection of pastries and breads are enormous! If you don't speak any Spanish good luck to you. People are willing to help but the better question if they will understand you. It's a very homey area that I encourages me to get better at my Spanish so I can understand more. Churros and croissants are a must!! read more

This is a great authentic Mexican restaurant located in North Houston. My only complaint is the super small parking lot. Service was great as the staff is very attentive. The food did take a little long to come out but was super worth it. The best part is the home made tortillas! It's so hard to find places that make them from scratch and this place does and does it right! Let's not forget the Mexican bakery in the front as you walk in. You can have fresh sweet bread brought to your table or get it to go on your way out. read more

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Super cozy, feels like you are really in someone's home. Went for breakfast, coffee was great and they even had cinnamon on the table to add. Ordered tacos de barbacoa which were really good but super small! Staff super friendly just not very attentive. If you go hungry order plenty! read more

I visited to try their menudo. I'm a sleeper menudo aficionado. I've eaten menudo in many different states and too many restaurants to name. I know what a good bowl of menudo consists of and unfortunately this was by far the poorest bowl ever presented. Here is the breakdown: 1, I ordered to go and it took 25 min to receive my order. There were no lines and not many customers inside. I figured it was going to be fantastic because of the prep time that they needed. 2. The container contained all juice and very little substance. There was no hominy, pata, and the amount of tripe was criminal! To put things in perspective, imagine paying for a chicken breast and you receive one singular chicken nugget. That is how ridiculous it was. It felt like they thought I was a person that they could get over on. Especially when I saw the bowls being presented to the majority Hispanic customers inside. 3. The items that were in the container were not high quality and the taste was bland. The 3 pieces of tripe that were in the large container which cost over $15 were not cleaned properly and the lack of garlic, onions and chilies were noticeable right away. I felt as if I had been robbed and truly wanted to return my product because not only was the quality missing, but I paid for something that I did not receive. I don't want the quantity to be the focus though. The taste and quality of the menudo was an insult to anyone who's ever eaten a quality bowl. I will never eat at this establishment again. I do have a restaurant in Houston that is amazing and consistent that I'll continue to patronize. I also have a place in Atlanta as well as the Los Angeles area that are amazing. It takes more that just rinsing off tripe and boiling it in water to truly make an amazing bowl of menudo I would love to consult with their chief and offer a few tips that would dramatically improve their offering. read more

I had a fantastic lunch and experience here at La Casa! I'm not sure if this a seat yourself and get served establishment or if you should wait to be seated? I waited at the front counter for a moment before someone went to the cashier and asked me how they could help me. I asked "can I eat here?" and they said yes and to sit wherever I wanted. The server who came to greet me was very friendly! She apologized for not helping me out sooner although I really hadn't been in the restaurant even more than a couple minutes. The atmosphere is very colorful, CLEAN and inviting inside! I loved all the decorations from the Pedro Infante photos to the ones of Elvis! The mini panadería section wasn't really stocked but to be fair I was there later in the day and they might've sold out by then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Waitress knew the menu well and had a lot of recommendations! She even let me know which dishes are cooked faster in case I was in a rush! I ended up ordering Molletes (a bollio bread topped with beans and fresh cheese) and a milanesa de pollo (breaded chicken fillet) plate. Topped off with an agua de jamaica! You get a good amount of food for what you pay, I was honestly expecting to pay a lot more! Overall a very cozy and quiet spot to get a nice lunch! Highlights: fantastic customer service, tasty food with big portions and a clean establishment. Definitely will return and definitely recommend! read more

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I remember seeing this place go viral on twitter years ago because they were on the brink of going out of business. Years later, this place is still here going strong! I don't really go out for mexican food since i am Mexican but i decided to treat myself to pan and breakfast Tacos. Everything was so FRESH and yummy it really tasted like i had my grandma make the food for me it was so good!!! If you're wanting authentic Mexican food this is truly the place read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is truly a family-owned and operated cafe and bakery. Restaurant owner Trinidad is back in the kitchen/bakery; his wife is tending to the tables; and their son and daughter are working the register and greeting guests. It's a small team, but they're working hard. (Oh, and son and daughter are also continuing their education in college while also working at the family biz.). Like I said: Hard working family! Many know La Casa Bakery & Cafe for going twitter viral in 2017 (Google the heartwarming story); others know them for their homemade tortillas and barbacoa breakfast tacos. Me, my family, and our family friends now know them as "the place with the best campechanas!" Mexican campechanas are a puff pastry hailing from the Mexican state of Campeche. (Do not confuse this with Mexican seafood cocktail, also called "campechana.") So the puff pastry campechanas from La Casa are the best in Houston. They're flaky, buttery, glazed with the perfect amount of sweet. And they don't lose their crunch after a few days (if they happen to last that long in my house.) I've placed at least three separate orders to take to family gatherings, and friends and family are always requesting more. "Pick up 20. Pick up 30..." Owner Trinidad has been working in the restaurant and panaderia scene for decades, and these recipes are his own. As for the breakfast plates, you can find plates for less than $5. That's insanely affordable. My last visit, the beau and I each had our own breakfast plates, then shared an order of pancakes for dessert. :) Do add this biz to your list to try. They recently made "Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas" for 2021. Drop in for breakfast, enjoy the Mexican decor and homey vibes, and take home some pastries. Kudos to this biz for adding a hand wash station upon entry! I appreciate this touch of added safety during pandemic dining. read more

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Delicious homemade tortillas make for some delicious breakfast tacos! Had ham, bacon, chorizo, and mexicana (tomatoes and peppers) breakfast tacos and they were great. Homemade salsa with chips provided when seated and the creamy green salsa served with food is a great complement as well. read more

Came here for my Elite Perk and picked up a few extra items on the menu for a friend and myself . Similar to many others, I don't think I would have ever found this place if Yelp hadn't introduced it! My favorite items here were the breakfast taco and the queso pupusa. The breakfast taco was bursting with egg and cactus, so delicious! The flour tortilla was amazing as well and I enjoyed every bite. Pupusa was delightful as well and I would trek all the way back here just to get a few more of these. Wasn't as much a fan of the Pastor Taco as parts were fatty and parts were slightly dry. My friend enjoyed her barbacoa taco though! The churro was good, even better after toasting it in the oven and my friend loved hers too. However, we thought the other baked goods (pineapple empanada, concha) were just average. I would definitely come back for the breakfast tacos and pupusa! Check this place out if you're in the area :) read more

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Great place and food! I've had this place on my list for a while and finally had the chance to go. We visited on a Sunday for breakfast. We were sat right away and were able to order fairly quickly. It seems they have tons of to go orders and a few tables seemed to have waited a bit for their food. Nonetheless, our order didn't take very long and we had tasty fresh limeade to sip and chips and salsa to eat while we waited. Make sure you get some limeade, it was tasty and reminded me of the limeade my grandma used to make. We ordered a Desayuno Completa and Chilaquiles con huevo. Both were very good, but I think the chilaquiles were better! I'd definitely get them again. We got some conchas to go and glad we did. They were very big but they were tasty! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Desayuno completa - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Horrible. Service and all! We waited for nearly an hour to be served. The staff wasn't very friendly, and the food was subpar... not to mention, there were shells on the shrimp inside the quesadilla that was ordered for my children. Not sure how I missed the 5-star experience everyone else received, maybe it was because they claimed to be shutting down and really didn't care?!?!? read more

This visit was MUCH BETTER than last time. One of the waitresses even came by to apologize for the last time. I ordered Huevos Rancheros with 2 orders of bacon. Once again, the Huevos Rancheros plate is $5.95and each order of bacon comes with 2 slices and is $2 each. I did note this time that the prices had gone up, and also saw in the menu that the prices had gone up as well. Likely due to their rise in cost for the ingredients. I had a glass of milk as well. Everything came out hot & fresh, and the Huevos Rancheros plate came with flour or corn tortillas. I chose flour. Also, the plate came out in a timely manner - about 12-15 minutes and was perfect. Thank you La Casa for another great breakfast! read more

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We ordered around noonish, I had a burrito, husband had three tacos (fajita, pastor, Barbacoa) and we ordered baby scrambled eggs and beans. The food was delicious not greasy. It was clean and very calm with great music on TV. The waitresses were very kind and treated us great and efficiently. We were just talking about going back soon! read more

This family is so beautiful and caring, they put their heart and soul into this business and this community. Food is authentic and amazing- just like the outstanding service. Thank you!! read more

What a great little spot in the downtown area. If you are craving a breakfast taco, or a pastry and coffee before starting your day, you should check La Casa out. Thanks to Yelp, I was introduced to this place. It's a small, family owned business. Customer service was excellent. I ordered a couple of breakfast tacos, a concha and coffee. They give complimentary chips and salsa while you wait. The salsa packs some heat and is a nice compliment to the meal as well. My bacon, egg and cheese tacos were filled to the brim and two was plenty for me. The tortillas were fresh and delicious. The concha was very good as well. Not overly sweet and it was very soft and was great dipped in the coffee. It was a perfect way to end my meal. I will definitely be back to check out more of their menu! read more

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Service was fast. Food delicious! Handmade corn tortillas. And there's a bakery attached! It's a nice cozy, Mexican restaurant, feels very mom and pop. Highly recommend read more

Pretty poor customer service, don't allow service dogs, were not very nice or understanding

My husband and I gave this little place a try for breakfast after a procedure in the med center. I am SO GLAD that we did! We both enjoyed a delicious and perfectly prepared breakfast. In addition to the great food, there is also a bakery with freshly baked selections. Great food, great service, and nice clean little cafe. We WILL be returning! read more

This is a cute breakfast spot - great food, great service! I got a potato & egg taco, coffee, and a concha. All were delicious! The potato & egg taco was stuffed full, and it came with a delightfully spicy salsa. The concha was perfectly soft and sweet. I got take-out, but the interior looked so cute. If you can, definitely stay and enjoy the restaurant. read more

I came here with my parents and toddler for breakfast and had a great experience. The service to me stands out - our server was very friendly and patient when we had questions about menu items and offered to bring us a high chair. Our food was delicious, and we all devoured our food. My absolute favorite out of everyone's food was the bacon and shrimp quesadilla (super delicious, stringy cheese plus shrimp AND bacon!), but I really enjoyed my cactus and egg breakfast taco as well. Everything is made in house, including the pastries (we didn't get any this trip) and the tortillas (yum). The coffee was hot and I never had an empty cup. And, if the opinion of a toddler means anything to you, despite already having "first breakfast" at home before we came, my child devoured the egg and bacon out of his taco and then asked for even "more eggs." Most of the time, he's more of a snacker, so I was a little surprised he finished his food AND wanted even more. Also, they had a super cute Toy Story plate and cup for my child's meal, and without any prompting, they put his silverware by my spot instead of his (smart move, right there). read more

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Cute little spot. I actually drove past it at first because the building is nondescript with a somewhat dilapidated sign. If anything, though, said wear and tear adds a bit of charm to the place. The decor and overall appearance exude a comfy vibe that gives one the feeling of being at a small-town taqueria or cafe. Upon arriving, the waitress seated me in the corner next to the window, which was great for taking in the rays of what was a beautiful Saturday. I proceeded to order a regular coffee with a chorizo and egg breakfast taco, followed by migas with eggs, and finished by a concha. The breakfast taco was good if not outstanding, with the chorizo being of a decent quality. The salsa served with it was excellent and further improved what was already a reputable taco. The migas were likewise tasty and perfectly paired with the wonderful salsa. The real star of the meal, though, was the concha. I have quite a bit of familiarity with Tex-Mex food but not as much with Mexican bakeries. So while this was admittedly one of my first times trying a concha, I was quite impressed nonetheless. The sugary, flaky sweetness was nothing short of delicious and served as a perfect end to a pleasant breakfast. The main drawback to my experience was the service. While the young lady who served me was exceedingly polite and friendly, it took quite a while to get my various orders placed and for the ordered food to come out. While I was not in a rush and so did not find this to be a big deal in this instance, it would have been decidedly inconvenient and frustrating to someone who was operating more on a schedule. It seemed that the restaurant was grossly understaffed with only my waitress and maybe someone else responsible for attending to the entire population of customers in the restaurant and bakery. Were it not for that, they would have earned the full five stars. All in all, I enjoyed my experience and found this to be a charming little gem, which I'll make a point of returning to. read more

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A real mom and pop shop! If you are looking for some authentic Mexican baked good, here ya go! The daughter of the owner was working when I was there, very sweet! Thanks for everything! My breakfast tacos where delicious!!!! Cream cheese empanadas read more

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This restaurant was a 10/10 for me! This is as authentic as it gets. I walked in and was given a table right away. I let my server know that I had a flight to catch (I was eyeing a table of 12+ that looked like they just sat down) and she assured me it would be ok. I ordered the huevos Mexicanas for here and a fajita torta to go. While I waited for my food, I enjoyed perusing the bakery cases. You can actually grab a tray and some tongs and pick out your own baked goods! I love this because it takes the pressure off of ordering and you can really try new things based on how delicious they look. I got a concha, a campechana, a piggy-shaped cookie that was gingerbread, and a sugar cookie with sprinkles and a dollop of jam. I ate the concha there. I'm not really familiar with conchas so I don't have anything to compare them to, but they were a sweet bread with a frosting topping that had been decorated like a shell. I ate half and saved the rest for later, which went well with my tea on the plane! The food came out so much quicker than expected, which was a huge relief. The eggs were fresh, fluffy, and had a nice spicy kick to them! It came with refried beans, potatoes that were slow-cooked in a broth, and a side of homemade tortillas. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I got out the door just in time to make it to the airport with some treats in hand. I actually didn't eat the torta till about 5 hours later and it was still SO GOOD! The fajita meat was nicely seasoned and all the toppings on the torta came together so well. I pretty much lived off of it for the rest of the day! My family ate the rest of the baked goods when I got home and they really enjoyed them! Unfortunately, my campechana didn't survive the flight, but what I tasted was really great. The piggy gingerbread cookie was definitely more bread consistency than cookie, and the sugar cookie with sprinkles was received very well by my 2 year old! Another note - when I went to pay, the total for my meal was $17. I actually asked the cashier if he was missing some items. For breakfast, lunch, and 4 pastries it was such a great deal! To put it in perspective - I just spent $6.50 before tax and tip for a matcha latte on my way there. The fact that you can get such authentic, delicious, and filling food for a reasonable price puts this place on the top of my list when visiting Houston. I'm so glad I chose the authentic Mexican restaurant over the hipster/trendy options! read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Huevos Mexicanas & Concha pastry! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really glad I finally got a chance to try this place out! We were blessed to have such a sweet server that patiently explained the menu and the baked goods options. Breakfast tacos/breakfast plates are a must! Their tortillas are so fresh and delicious, and the chorizo is my favorite. For just $4 you can add pancakes which is such a steal. Baked goods- I wasn't too big of a fan of the concha. I think it would've tasted better if we ate it fresh, but we came a bit later in the morning so it was cold. However, I really liked the cream cheese empanada! We were so full but I'd love to come back and try the caramel churro & more of their other dishes! read more

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Got a Yelp Elite perk treat here and headed out for breakfast. Everything was really delicious from the fresh fried chips and salsa to the food itself. Coffee was freshly brewed and my limonada was super tasty and fresh. I got the Migas and added bacon and my husband got one each of the breakfast tacos. Tortillas were clearly homemade and tasty. My Migas were perfect and just the right amount. In addition to the perfect size, the price was so affordable that we felt bad using the Yelp Elite treat so we didn't. Such a great little local place. read more

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Y'all I feel like in Mexico, the music the food, everything makes me want to cry I feel like in home We were greeted when got here, the place is clean, but we noticed a few of the tables still with some plates, we had to look for one with no plates, I understand since the staff is busy We asked the waiter what he would recommend and he said the barbacoa tacos, we got 5, as well as some pan dulce cause yk we love pan dulce he was very helpful and even warned us if we are allergic to nuts and almond that some bread have it... We freaking loved the barbacoa tacos, he also mentioned that they sell menudo and more food, so this is going to be our go to place every single Sunday, sooooo glad we found this gem read more

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5 stars for attention and flavor! We love going to Casa Bakery the food is great and the people are super sweet like their pan dulce Our favorite dish has to be the Mojarra Frita! Hands down the best I've had so far in Houston The caldo and chicken soup are great options too super flavorful. I even enjoy the music they play on the jukebox (well most of it) reminds me of my parents back in the 80s read more

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I've been searching for a Mexican restaurant like this nearby. This was my first time eating at this place, and it didn't disappoint. I ordered my breakfast to go and picked it up. I had 2 breakfast tacos: chorizo and egg; and potato and egg. They let you pick between flour and corn tortillas. My husband ordered pupusas and chilaquiles. The chorizo was excellent and not greasy. We both loved the hot sauce. If you pick up your order, I recommend browsing the bakery, where they make traditional sweet breads. I tried a sample of different breads that I grew up eating for breakfast and dessert. read more

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Best fajita torta I've had here in Houston. My opinion of course The bread was not tough when biting into it, like some places tortas can be. Here the bread is soft and almost flaky, with a crunch on top from being properly baked and toasted. The fajitas were well seasoned too. All dishes served were just like being back home in Mexico. My husband loved the menudo and the rice and beans for my little one were yummy too. Overall the experience was great! Sanitizing measures were taken properly and service was amazing. We grabbed some sweet bread before leaving and it was delicious, of course. Very fresh and great taste and texture. I mention this because when looking for sweet bread not all places are the same. ‍ We are/will be repeat customers. read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Beef fajita Torta - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best menudo I've had in years. Make sure you get it with the pig foot. They also have wonderful fresh made tortillas and Mexican sweet breads. More than reasonable prices and friendly service. This is worth making a trip for. read more

Breakfast was great, available throughout the day until close. I'm puzzled how this place was ever in danger of closing considering the homestyle food that is served. I don't think a strict vegetarian could eat here or any traditional tex-mex place because of the lard used in the cooking. I assume it was lard because I was thirsty for hours afterwards. The refried beans are so creamy and the chips were so thick and fried until they were brown. The red salsa had quite a kick. My huevos rancheros were perfectly cooked and delicious, and the tortillas were handmade. Even though I asked for corn tortillas, I think I got flour because it was that good (maybe it's the lard). Meanwhile, my cheese pupusa was thinner than at the usual Salvadoran places I go to but had a griddled crisp which I liked. Staff were really friendly and prices were inexpensive. However, it's a bit of a drive for me to return here. Plus that whole vegetarian thing. read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Huevos rancheros and cheese pupusa. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Local mom & pop gem in North Central. They serve breakfast all day on weekends, y pozole pa la cruda. The aguas frescas are made from scratch and the pan dulce is delicious! read more

Dude this is a hidden gem. Amazing hole in the wall taco breakfast place! Vegetarian friendly! Clean restroom and they are Covid friendly! They have a hand washing station before you enter in. Lots of choices of bread to pick from. Coffee is great with your pastry. The chips and salsa were great with the taco. The prices are so good!! I'll be back! Hidden gem in Houston!!! #Mexican #vegetarian read more

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I used my Yelp Elite perks to try this place out. I'm sad to say I didn't know about it until then. What a wonderful experience! Fantastic bakery items (concha, sweet potato, pineapple and cheese empanadas). I ordered a Barbacoa taco. A bean and cheese taco and a huevos a la mexicana taco. I received a free coffee with my perk. They actually make really good coffee here!! I was encouraged by what looks to be the owners possibly. To sit down and enjoy my wait. Comfortable table and chairs spaced out appropriately for Covid 19. Extremely friendly staff. Cool environment too. I'll be back!! read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have never felt more at home then here at La Casa. It was the CUTEST place ever! This morning they were a bit understaffed (it is definitely family owned) which was understandable, but they still made us feel very comfortable. The tortillas (both flour and corn) were FRESH!!! Made on the spot in the kitchen, I was astonished to the max. When they took our order for drinks they also gave us some chips and salsa and it was SPICY AND BURNING HOT! Absolutely loved it cause I could see them making it from afar. I got 2 huevo con papa tacos (eggs and potato) with freshly squeezed orange juice, my mother got the huevos divorciados (divorced eggs) with lemonade, and my grandma got the menudo (soup with cow stomach) with coffee, and it was SO CHEAP TOO! The salsa from the huevos divorciados wasn't spicy, but had LOTS of flavor. My grandmas menudo wasn't spicy either but she still enjoyed it. It reminded us of this little cafe in Laredo where we used to go too. So good. I cannot wait to come here again with my whole family. Gracias La Casa! read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to try this place for a longggg time, but due to my work hours never got the chance. Finally got a chance to swing by on the weekend and use my Yelp Elite perk, but ended up ordering breakfast for the entire crew. We got the huevos rancheros, chilaquiles (green), huevos a la mexicana, and a variety of breakfast tacos. We also got a round of coffees and some pan dulce (Pina empanada, cream cheese empanada, vanilla concha, and churros). Every thing we had was phenomenal! The tortillas were nice and thick, the chips were thick and warm and the salsa was warm and had a nice kick to it. The employees were so kind as well. It was honestly the best pan dulce I've ever had. I love all the pan dulce we got and I'm gonna have to come back again to support this amazing local business. Another huge plus is the sink to wash your hands outside during these ongoing covid times. Head this way for a delicious and authentic breakfast and you won't regret it! read more

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In the mood for authentic Mexican food at a low price?! Look no further! Came here for breakfast on a Sunday and everything was so delicious! It's a small restaurant which reminded me of the restaurants In Mexico City! You can have pan dulce while waiting for your food. Customer service was amazing! read more

I'm so happy I discovered this bakery! Their conchas are out of this world, I like that they're not dry and are very soft. The breakfast tacos are also super tasty, and they have a few vegetarian options. I got potato and egg, and nopal and egg. I tried one each of the corn and flour tortillas. Both were soft and held up well. You get chips and salsa when you order, and I have to say this may be the first time I've had chips and salsa with breakfast but it works! They brought out a tomatillo salsa as well with the tacos and it had a nice flavorful kick. The restaurant is also decorated very colorfully and you can tell they get a lot of regulars as the waitress knew many by name. It's hard to find places like this anymore! read more

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Made it there at 10am, took our server a minute to bring our drinks. When she brings them back she's having a conversation on her cell phone and forgets to bring the kids water I asked for. I tell her and she says "oh yeah! I'll bring it right away" 30 minutes go by no water, no food, no check in. Thankfully the conversation with my sister was entertaining because by the time I looked at the time 1hr had passed since we gave our order so we just got up and asked to pay for the drinks cause we were tired of waiting. We ordered 1 gorditas, 2 pupusas and 3 sopes combined. It's not like it was a special plate so idk why it was taking as long as it did. The cashier, server and one more guy were in the corner chatting so wasn't gonna stay and wait another hour for a simple order. The server said "sorry about that" that's it. Never going back to this place and it's a shame because I was excited to make it a regular spot since the chips and salsa were actually pretty good. read more

I'm hesitant to write this review...Why? Its SOOO Good I want to keep it a little secret but that would be a disservice to this little gem. Saw this on YELP, the pictures looked like authentic Mexican and boy are they true to the story they tell. Coffee tastes like the one my tias makes on her old stone stove in MX. I had the chuleta with eggs ( pork chop with eggs) the flavors are unmistakably country style MEXICAN...not tex-mex...this is the real deal. This means the salsa is spicy, the beans are refried in lard the way they are made in MX and tortillas are Handmade! Service was super fast on this Saturday morning, and friendly. If you want to try an authentic Mexican food, including the prices..come here. For my Boujee-Mexican fix I'll go to Cielito Lindo or Polanquito...but for home made, Mexican-taste like my grandma made...Ill be coming here. read more

La Casa Bakery and Cafe - Fresh Conchita with coffee and these AMAZING crunchy/ not greasy chips YUM!! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas