El Quinto Sol was such a pleasant surprise to find in Laredo. As an all-vegetarian restaurant, it…read moreimmediately stood out to me because I don't always expect to find places like this outside of larger metro areas. But this visit reminded me that smaller cities can have really diverse, inclusive, and thoughtful food scenes too. The menu has so much to choose from. There are plenty of classic plant-based American-style dishes, but what I loved most was the large selection of Hispanic-inspired options, including tacos, burrito bowls, and other dishes that felt connected to the region. I ordered the fishless tacos, which came with three tacos filled with soy-based "fish," purple cabbage, avocado, and chipotle sauce, served with a bowl of lentil soup. It was a massive and very filling meal, especially with the protein, avocado, and soup. The space itself was clean, spacious, and inviting without being overdone. It was pretty busy when I went for lunch on a Friday, which was great to see. They also brought out a small complimentary appetizer with chips, nopales, spicy tomato salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese, which was a fun and flavorful start to the meal. Needless to say, I couldn't finish everything. I ate the tacos but had to leave some of the lentil soup because it was just so much food. They also have frozen yogurt and desserts, plus an area with packaged products you can buy to take home. I even noticed advertisements for El Quinto Sol at the airport, so it seems like they're a well-known local staple. I'm really glad a restaurant that caters to vegetarian diets is thriving in the community, and I think it's a huge asset to Laredo.

The food here was amazing. Healthy food alternatives with the same great taste. Vegan/vegetarian…read moreoptions. Fresh juices & smoothies. The nopal chilaquiles were amazing. I wish they came in a flat plate not bowl. Service was good. We visited for early Saturday brunch and it was not busy at all or loud.

First the good: The baked goods are AWESOME! We have tried…read morethe olive oil cake, croissant bread pudding, chocolate almond croissant, cookies, and several others. Get some and don't share! The avocado toast was good but seemed overpriced. The bad: Lots of the items in the case are not properly labeled and you can't always tell what they are or what's in them. The staff can be unfriendly and aren't able to describe what's in the case either.

Seat yourself and order at the counter. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, but not…read morebig enough. It was busy! You walk into a huge assortment of fresh baked goods that were no doubt delicious. We found a table and ordered some drinks while we waited for the rest of our group. I had a hot dirty chai. It was sweet and tasty, but not hot enough. I'm thinking the iced would have been better. No stars removed though because when the food came, I was blown away. I ordered the lox on sourdough and a side salad. The plate was beautifully presented. I dug into the salad first and OMG! The dressing was magical. It was bursting with fresh flavors, bright lemon zest, maybe a hint of Dijon. It was so good. I'm would order the salad over and over if I could, but salads aren't on the menu. The main course was equally mind blowing. The bread was soft and chewy, the salmon was accompanied by lots of capers, dill, cream cheese, and cucumbers. It was a perfect combination. My other complaint is that they don't open earlier, but I also don't live here so I can't be too mad. I will visit again!

Great tasting sweet bread and perfect selection for the size of the store. Great place to get your…read moresweet tooth fix.

Best chocolate donuts in town, and best prices. Have tried pan dulce from other panos ,but nope, i…read morekeep coming back to this one .

The food was delicious. I got the tomato soup, sweet poppy chicken, and pasta salad…read more Unfortunately the service of the lady that assisted me was poor. She was rude. I don't expect a smile, to each their own, BUT I was asking questions about the menu, and she would just walk away. I made the line, I waited for my turn for her to make it seem as I was giving her more work or being a bother. I didn't get her name but she is the skinny girl. In addition, the establishment is small, so there is no door between the kitchen and the counter, so the blender was heard. With the blender noise and the customers talking; I couldn't hear/understand the employee. HORRIBLE!! Lastly, this is MY 2 cents, the decor found on the table is nice YET the wall decor are not appropriate for the establishment. No need to have frames that say Just DIY... especially when your customers are from all areas and stop by to the establishment to enjoy a meal despite what is transpiring in life or having lost someone by suicide. There is a snack place right next door. That one is AMAZING!

Food: ordered turkey and got ham, but they insisted it was turkey. No water bottles or ice…read moreavailable. Service: well they lie about cold cuts, what more can I say. Ambience: dead flowers on all the tables Had vowed never to go back when I saw an employee washing cooked pasta and playing with it with her bare hands, but my friend was craving it so I caved.... Should have known better.

Food was AMAZING! I loveeed this burger. Place is very pretty. Service is good. Will return soonread more

Such a cute little shop! Self serve frozen sorbet ,and ice cream…read more So many topping options I can't even name them all. I did see they offer food as well. I loved that after you create your masterpiece you can enjoy it outside and have fun! They have table top jenga, mega connect 4, cornhole game , sand box and chairs for just chilling. Truly a great place for either date night or to hang with the family. I have to recommend my mix of Tiger Blood and Vanilla! I topped with nuts and snicker piece Cute decor, nice little tables for date night and picnic tables for the gang. A must try if your visiting Laredo

Wow where to start with this place! This would have to be one of the best snack places in Laredo…read more When we got there on a Saturday at around 2 pm we were the only ones there. We were greeted by the owner of the place and she was so friendly! She described the menu to us and gave us some recommendations on what to get. All of her raspas where made with natural fruit and they were the best I had ever had! I got the tostilocos with corn and they were perfect. Her aguas frescas where so refreshing and were also made with fresh fruit. I recommend doing half limon and cucumber! You won't regret it! The owner gave us free samples of some of her flavors of raspas and they were so fresh and yummy. Whenever I am in town, I will totally be coming back for the awesome customer service and delicious snacks!

Really good and fresh fresa agua fresca, doesn't taste artificial. Aguachile was kinda expensive…read moreeven tho didn't have a lot of shrimp, mostly just chips and veggies. Small little spot in downtown, great for getting away from the heat and enjoy some snacks :)

When I go out of town for extended periods and I find "that" local pizza place to get me through…read morethe time off, I get giddy like a young boy at his first school dance. Apparently this establishment is a chain with locations even in my home area, but I had never heard of it. They offer some unusual "Latin" combo pizzas as well as their "classics." I ordered a Create Your Own Pizza with Canadian bacon, black olives, onions, mushrooms and jalapeños. This is usually my trial run combo at any new pizza place. You can order through the app or Door Dash. The pizza arrived on time, and the delivery service was fast and friendly. It arrived hot and fresh. Upon opening the box, its beauty overwhelmed me. Fresh vegetables as well as generous helpings of Canadian bacon impressed me and were a sight to see. Visually, I was already hooked. The pizza tasted even better than it looked. Every bite was full of delicious sauce, cheese, and ample toppings. I could not get enough of this pizza! When the pizza was done for the night, it was a sad moment. I needed some sort of consolation. All in all, this is one of the best local delivery pizzas I have ever had. I can see already the love/hate relationship in its early stages. If you are looking for delicious, well-priced pizza while in Laredo, this is the place.

pretty good food, at church people would bring this to our Sunday lunches. Unique taste but farread more

I love this taco place. It's like three minutes away from where I work price is a reasonable. I…read morehighly recommended.

I ordered a couple of fajita tacos and unfortunately I was very disappointed. The only pro was the…read moreabout of meat you get, but it didn't help if it's not seasoned well. Also, the taco is held in a single corn tortilla which doesn't hold the weight of the food. It broke easily and ended up being very messy. I'd rather try other taco spots in the area before returning.