Amazing food, tons of choices, and really fast service. Their refried beans and enchiladas are the BOMB!

We went for Cinco De Mayo to their small shop at my work. It's kinda pricey clocking in at $12 for 2 tacos plus an iced tea, advertised as a special for that day to celebrate the 5th. The tacos were on the small side. They have 3 levels of hot. Don't be shy about the hottest (habenero) because it's not terribly hot and imho had a better flavor than the middle heat sauce which is green. Tacos were pretty good as was the horchata. You can choose your meat and toppings although things like guacamole are extra. They had prepackaged chocolate filled empanadas for a buck at checkout counter. They weren't very good. Lots of dough. Not much filling. I think if they could lower the price some I might be back. I do see on the bag they own Don Chuy Tortilleria which we liked on a separate visit there before. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Giving 4 stars because things started out iffy. Ordered chips & queso with salsa. Queso is like concession stand nacho cheese from the 80's roller rink concession stand. And neither salsa is good, no flavor at all, just watery juice. Chips were good. I contemplated leaving, but the place was packed, and that many people couldn't have horrible taste and be congregated in 1place at the same time. So we stayed. The entrees saved the day. The enchiladas Suizas with grilled chicken were amazing!!! Tacos were ok, but the carnitas torta was 'gas', which is good I'm told. The Charro Beans are FANTASTIC!!!!!! I'd order a bucket of them!!!! read more

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Such a great place! If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is it! I can safely say this is my Latin husband's favorite place to eat in The Woodlands! Quick great service, and a bright cheery dining area. All of the tacos are excellent! And the chips and salsa, (even tho they charge and that's a pet peeve of mine that I don't like) are so delicious. Otherwise, I would give 5 stars! Wonderful place! read more

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We went a tad crazy for lunch and ordered a ton. Street tacos: Al pastor, carne asada, barbacoa Fried plantains and crema Flan Tortas Al pastor Gorditas carnitas Everything hit the spot. Order took a while to make. I might forgo the sandwich next time since it was on the heavy side. read more

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Today the guacamole had no flavor and the carne asada tacos were not as good as they usually are and the service was quick when taking our order but the waitress never came back to refill our drinks or give us our check. We had to call them over to get our bill. Overall, it wasn't the best today. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Wifey date - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

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El menudo es un cuenco lleno de satisfacción. Mi papá prefiere el pozole (y por un buena razón). 'Cuz this is amazing good stuff.

If you are in the mood for an amazing Mexican meal be it amazing breakfast tacos to great options all day then head here. When I have coworkers come to town I always try to hit up breakfast here with them for a great taste of TexMex. The service is always with a smile and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

10/10! This Central American restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants!! Forget Tex mex- this is the real deal. We drive 40 minutes just come here and it's well worth it. They have aguas frescas, menudo / Pazole of the weekend, Gorditas with authentic asado queso, and for dessert (listed as a side), order the fried plantains with Greek yogurt. Servers are always very friendly and can help you choose if you are unsure what you want. For ambiance - it's high quality food but a casual environment with very affordable pricing. I come for personal reasons and take clients here for lunch. read more

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First time here, and it was delicious. Couldn't decide between quesabirra tacos or street tacos...so I got both Both options were good. The Birria tacos tasted great and the consommé was good as well. I ordered the a la carte tacos. They were BIG. Worth the price. Chips and salsa are extra but the chips were very good and fresh. The service was prompt and friendly. The food came out very fast, which is always nice. The restaurant is small, and has a small bar for 4 people. They are about 75% full tonight, so there was no wait for a table. Great place to pull over for some food to wait out traffic. read more

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Popped in today to grab some tacos to go since I was in the area. In previous visits they were actually good. But not today, it was not good at all. The white bags they put them in became orange from the grease and started falling apart by the time I got home. The tacos are so greasy, it was literally pouring out of the foil wraps and the tortillas are saturated, they almost looked translucent. I won't be back, the quality of the food today was terrible, it turned me off completely from going back here and I have been to both locations a few times in the last couple of years. I feel like I got robbed today. read more

La Cocina de Roberto is on a different level--best Mexican food in The Woodlands and it's not even close. Authentic, consistent, and always hits. read more

I may have a bias because I was already obsessed with their original location, but after meeting Roberto at Inspired Leaders way back when (and trying the restaurant's fajitas), I knew Roberto's was going to be a problem for my "diet". I popped into the original location once every few months, bearing the packed gas station parking to grab fajitas, queso, and occasionally a few other items. This location (replacing the coffee shop) offers the same amazing flavors with a few additional perks, the most significant being the pick up window! I tried this baby for the first time today when ordering my lunch at the stop light. I then conveniently picked it up at the pickup window. Everyone was prompt, and polite, and my food was packaged properly, so much so that even 40 minutes later, my food was still warm. The queso and street tacos were as delicious as ever. I'll be back to try the birria! read more

Was craving posole and thankfully they still had some 11 am. In the past they had run out quick. The waitress was nice and fast. Since we showed up right before their breakfast was ending, the place was packed. We had to wait around 10 minutes for a table. But it was worth the wait because the posole was real yummy. The broth was rich and it had a lot of big chunks of meat too. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Posole - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

Was on my way home and stopped in. Really nicely decorated small place with excellent breakfast tacos. I placed a to go order and the employee was really pleasant and actually changed out the carbonated water for the Diet Coke. Service was great. read more

The best Mexican food hands down! Service is amazing! Prices are fair. Loved the horchata

She shoots and she SCORES!!!! Lol What a pleasant surprise! This place has fast food speed with 5 star quality and service! The owner really knows what they are doing! Let's take a moment to applaud the owner and wonderful staff members! Amazing! Food was fresh and came out in a blink of an eye! Like did you just pull that from your back pocket? lol Restaurant was nice and clean. It's not very large and the parking lot is very small. However, the strategy of getting the food out fast allows for customers to be served quickly so that they are in and out! Fast service without jeopardizing the quality and customer experience? That my friend is genius! I see what you did ;-) Ohhhh don't forget to grab an Agua Fresca- Ask for half Jamaica and half Limon, oh so good! I WILL be frequenting this spot!! read more

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I ordered this using Uber eats. I contacted the restaurant to let them know that the quesadillas were so oily that I had to throw them away. The manager told the lady on the phone with me that they could not send me something different. (I suggested maybe the chicken quesadilla and let her know how oily their pork was, which is what the pastor is made of) the manager said that they could give me a code for a coupon to get chips and queso. Really? My kitchen was under construction, so that's why I had to order something to be delivered and all they could offer was a coupon for a future purchase. I am so disappointed as I've been going to this restaurant since they opened. I don't believe that I'll be ordering from them again. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Pastor Quesdilla - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

Came here on a Friday for dinner and drinks. I had the shrimp tacos and my sister had the fish tacos and we both loved them! The portions are a good size too. The cocktails were great also, and strong. The place is kind of small, but it wasn't busy, surprisingly, and there was plenty of seating. The only downside is that the chips and salsa are not complimentary. But, other than that, I would recommend and definitely would like to come back. read more

This was a delicious unexpected find while driving on the highway through the Woodlands. Had the best vegetarian torta which went beyond the usual accompaniments without the meat by featuring portobello mushrooms. The stir-fried portabello were not too oily. Service was quick enough that I can see this as a popular lunch option in the area. The restaurant was full on a Wednesday even before noon. Prices were reasonable. Parking is somewhat limited, and I think is shared with a granite counter store next door. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Vegetarian torta - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

Cute, modern, small-scale Mexican cafe off the I-45 southbound feeder, heading from The Woodlands into Spring. It's easy to miss, once you weave around the usually-chaotic mall traffic making sure to exit before Rayford/Sawdust. Even access to the parking lot is a tight turn... But, once you find the destination you'll likely plot a return. First time dining here, and the food was good. Ingredients were fresh and everything was yummy (some things we liked a little, some we liked A LOT). Service was also prompt and attentive. Establishment was well-kept and had nice lighting & aesthetics. *Worth mentioning: Our favorite item was the Al Pastor Gordita... Now, this isn't your run of the mill Taco Bell so-so Gordita; this is someone's abuela's secret recipe for perfectly grilled cake omg-it-is-amazing sort of Gordita. The masa was soft & puffy enough to melt in your mouth, but thick & dense enough to hold the filling together. SO GOOD! One little turn off: They immediately drop off chips & salsa to your table... but charge you for it. We are so accustomed to this being a complimentary starter to our Mexican/Tex-Mex meals, so this was unexpected (and a little offensive). A better approach would be for the server to ask patrons if they'd like chips & salsa, explaining there's a charge ahead of time, not when they receive the bill. Side note, though, the chips were perfect and both salsas delightful! Worth coming back to try more items in the menu... and definitely ordering more Gorditas! read more

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Great breakfast tacos! Great for catering delivery as well. A bit crowded inside on the weekends. read more

Came to try this place out for lunch and it was average on my take. This place does not offer a lunch menu so just a heads up. To start we had to order chips and salsa which is $5 and not complimentary which was a shocker for a Mexican restaurant. They serve the salsa in bottle versus in a bowl which is not my type and def lost points because of it. We ordered the enchilada suizas which were actually very good! Definitely recommend the enchiladas and the platter I ordered was grilled chicken a la mexicana which comes sautéed in onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes. It was very good! The rice and beans were ok nothing to rave about just standard. And the tortillas are not homemade which is ok but we all know handmade tortillas give it a twist! Prices are average in todays market and I have attached the menu for your review and current. The only con I have for the place is the chips and salsa which yea but other than that the food is good! Friendly staff and wait time for food was actually pretty fast! Overall Rating: 3/5 read more

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I love going to this place for breakfast/lunch/dinner, everyone is sweet. Overall the customer service is great the food comes out nice and warm, great to bring family out to dinner or hangout with friends! The quesadillas are amazing highly recommend this place! read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Breakfast - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

La Cocina was good but not great. Our service was nice and our food came to us quickly after we ordered. Nothing was downright bad, but there are some things they can improve on. My frozen strawberry margarita came to me half melted and tasted more like juice then a good balance of lime, tequila, and strawberry purée. The crispy taco beef was bland and a little dry. The refried beans were nice and smooth and had great flavor. The rice left a lot to be desired. It was dry and flavorless. My wife ordered the a la carte chicken tacos which were delicious. The thing that really bothered me was the pricing. I felt like we were being nickled and dimed. We spent $75 on lunch for 2 people. There was a charge for everything. Jalapeños $1.20 sour cream $2 the strawberry purée in the margarita was an additional $2. All of the little charges that are usually included in items you order at other Mexican restaurants. read more

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This is our go to local Mexican food spot. The food is always fresh right down to the chips and salsa. There isn't a bad thing on the menu but our favorite are the barria and shredded chicken dishes. The shrimp tacos are divine. I love that you can pick an item and choose your protein to create what you want. The service is always prompt and has only been a bit slow when the restaurant is packed with a wait (weekend evenings) but nothing to worry about if you're not in a rush. The owner is always on premises and they genuinely seem to want you to love your meal. There is a charge for the chips and salsa which we gladly pay as they bring you your own personal bottles and refill chips at will. I can't say enough about this establishment. They are also great for large catering orders. I have used them several times for large (150+ people) parties read more

Visited for breakfast and was pleased with the quick and attentive service. The food was delicious, especially the Los Chilaquiles Divorciados--I highly recommend them. read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas

Discovered La Cocina de Roberto while visiting my parents in Spring. They definitely make some of the best Mexican food around. Everything tastes so fresh and home made as well as having a variety of dishes for everyone. Have been back whenever I come back for a visit. I highly recommend it. read more

Best of everything here! If you're looking for breakfast tacos - call ahead and pick up at drive through! Great prices! One of my favorite spots! They cater and service is always excellent! read more

We sat in a torn up booth, it, took forever to get our food and when we got it, it was tasteless. We ordered the world famous cheese, and it was basically Cisco cheese melted in a bowl. We had to add some pico de gallo to it to make it even edible I do not recommend this restaurant. It should not even be open any longer. read more

Best real Mexican tacos outside of the valley and Arizona. I love this place. Pupusas are LEGIT. Service is good but they don't speak much English. You know it's good. read more

I absolutely love this place. The food is scratch made and there are no wrong options on the menu. That said, the Street Tacos are excellent, as are the Suiza Enchiladas, and the Fajita Burrito Bowl! Definitely get chips and guacamole. The salsas are all amazing and made from scratch. My favorite is the Habanero! For a drink, and I can't recommend this enough, the Mango Margarita is one of the best drinks I've ever had. In fact, I'm craving one right now ... it's that good. It's not even noon yet, people, and I would drink one right now. With Tajin on the rim, thank you very much! Casual and comfortable ambience, great service, excellent food. You can't go wrong. I just wish I could go more often. read more

The food is average at best. Service was poor also think we got 1 refill on water. Chips and salsa is for sale .

Food is excellent! Place is absolutely packed all the time. The servers are very friendly. I definitely recommend this place. It is very authentic! read more

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This is our first time to visit this new location on I-45. The same great food and great service. The main reason I come is for their pozole and apparently I am not the only one that enjoys it because they were out. However, Senor Roberto came by to apologize and offered to give me a small bowl of what they had left. He said it didn't have as much meat as they normally serve but if I wanted, I was welcome to it. Of course I accepted his offer. Did I mention they have great service. I also ordered the street tacos. Shredded chicken and al pastor. They were also very good. My husband ordered the menudo which he always enjoys here and he's pretty picky about his menudo. So overall, FIVE STARS! We are so happy that now we have two locations to choose from. read more

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Friendly staff and great food. Nice and always clean. I especially love the nachos.

Comida Mexicana!! Machaca!!! Chilaquiles! Aguas Frescas! Chorizo! Menudo! Breakfast, lunch and dinner with options to please all Latin regions you crave. Friendly service, new and clean modern sit down full service restaurant. I love it. Muchos Mexicanos eating here so you know it's sabroso! A secret no more but happy to see authentic food like Cocina de Roberto's and Uli's by far the best in east Texas. Finally! I don't have to go to San Antonio or Phoenix for some Sonora style flavors. The only downer the tortillas de harina did not seem fresh. So I would like to see some freshly made next time I visit? With that I will be back!!! Great prices too! Located off the southbound noisy feeder road. read more

Delicious and fresh! The restaurant is clean and the staff was friendly. The carne asada street tacos were my favorite.

Came in once for an early dinner and a late lunch. Both times, they were pretty busy so plan accordingly. Definitely has Tex-Mex items but I believe some of the items are authentic Mexican as well. Caldo de Res ($12.99) Beef and vegetable soup served with a side of rice. The beef is pretty soft and you can tell it's been cooked for a while in the broth. It could be a liiiiiiittle softer but that's just me personally. Beef comes with some cartilage portions which I like (as a contrast to the soft beef texture). Broth itself is super clean and slightly resembles a pho broth. The rice that the soup comes with is pretty good as well. Would order again. Super Texas Burrito ($11.99) Big burrito with meat of your choice, beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, and cheese. Pretty good. Wouldn't say it beats La Taqueria or El Farolito in SF but still good. Enchiladas Suizas ($10.99) 3 shredded chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Comes with rice and beans. The green salsa is tart and the melted cheese provides the creaminess. The dish works really well together and is one of the better Tex-Mex dishes I have had in the area. Have gotten this multiple times. The beans are pretty good. They do not make me feel like I am eating canned refried beans. All in all, one of the better locations for Tex Mex. I do wish they had other menu items, maybe like a mole. Will definitely be coming back again at some point. read more

Delicious! I got the mahi-mahi to-go at the I-45 location and it was enough to share and perfectly flavored with a little spice read more

La Cocina de Roberto - Mahi-Mahi glazed in special sauce topped with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, poblano peppers, tomato, and onions over rice. - Latin American Near Me - Spring, Texas