The food was very good and the service was exactly what we expected. We were a large group and they…read morewere totally ready and setup for us

This small family owned Mexican restaurant is amazing. We had excellent food and the sweetest…read morewaitress! I'm so glad we stopped here.

On the road and got hungry, looked this place up and decided to give it a try…read more The staff was friendly. They produce warm chips with two types of sauces. The green salsa with a little creamy with a bit of a kick to it, while the red salsa with very condiment it and well prepared, was not spicy but had a lot of flavor. We decided to order a fajita burrito and a fajita Torta.. they were out of the torta bread so my husband opted for nachos. The food was pretty decent sized. The burrito had a little too much beans in it and not enough meat but was well seasoned. The nachos were a bit if a disappointment due to the amount of grease. The ones on top were good but halfway through he just couldn't get through it.. the chips were soaked in the grease. The cheese sauce was good on the top nachos just mixed too much with the grease towards the middle/bottom. If we were to pass by the small town again we would probably stop by, they had great music and the food was brought out fast.. The restaurant was clean too. A bit of advice.. stay away from the candy at the cash register, it's old lol. I bought a Carlos V chocolate and it was so old I just threw it away.

Food was ight lemonade taste like pee Coke is watered down…read morelady was nice don't order the bean burrito food took a hour the little kid in the table has a monster truck nice decorations gives off Mexico vibes definitely need to get out of here

One of Lufkin''s popular lunch spots, lunch specials are offered here so of course my coworkers and…read moreI hit this place up when we have an assignment in Lufkin. The Tex-Mex options here involve your normies such as enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, nachos, and tacos. All of these (or a combination of these) are part of the express lunch menu which is what we usually order. Most of the time, people in our group get some sort of enchiladas with the favorites being the avocado or the verde due to the sauces and cheesiness mixed in. The avocado is probably my favorite since I'm an avocado lover with the taste and texture. Other favorites are the street tacos where it comes with three tacos and the rice and beans. These tacos are quite large so it's not the traditional mexican street tacos with the onions/cilantro on the miniature tortillas. They are also packed and I mean PACKED with proteins; I've only gotten the al pastor cause I keep coming back to it. Something about it that makes it addicting with the tenderness of the meat and spices. We'll have to try dinner here sometime cause they have quite the selection of entrees such as the drunken shrimp, fajita platter, and pollo poblano. Bueno Trabajo Herraduras!

The Ambiance was a casual, colorful Mexican restaurant. The…read moreservice was very good and the food was delicious.

Great little place to eat passing through. Very small family owned restaurant, great service…read more Quesadillas were great and I love the tortillas. Prices are pretty good especially for very fresh food. I definitely recommend for anyone in the area or just passing through.

Great local restaurant. We ordered shrimp. They have a traditional Mexican style menu. Service is…read morereally good. Easy parking. I have dined here several times when visiting my family.

Best authentic Mexican Tacos in town.. specially the beef Tacos!!super glad we found this place,…read moreit's right next to the gas station's store. Must try !!!!

This is a great local taco shop. It is very quaint and everything is clearly home made with care…read moreincluding the salsas. The tacos al pastor was marinated really well. My wife had the cachete tacos and it was very juicy. I've been to too many Mexican restaurants with dry meat, but this was fresh and flavorful. We've eaten Mexican in Lufkin and it was ok, but this is worth the side trip out as it tastes much more authentic. We got to meet the owner too and she was very friendly. We will definitely be going here again!

This place is fantastic! It feels like a trip back in time to when Tex-Mex was affordable and…read moreportions were generous. The value here is truly refreshing. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is spotlessly clean, making it extremely family-friendly. While the margarita is just average--not bad, but strong enough --the food more than makes up for it. The quesadillas are amazing at just $14 for eight pieces. Many places only offer four triangles at the same price or more, but not here. They're packed with cheese, and the steak and chicken are tender and juicy. We also tried the Dirty Donkey, a hefty beef burrito smothered in their delicious chili gravy, served with beans and rice, and a Crunchy taco for only $13. Plus, I had the two-taco combo plate, which included an enchilada (I chose cheese) and a tamale, and beans and rice all covered in chili gravy. I opted for a crunchy beef taco and a soft chicken taco. That was a great value, with a ton of food for around $14. I can't wait to return the next time I'm in the area!

No karaoke .. just over priced tex mex and a noisy atmosphere…read more I will NOT be back. We called and asked for karaoke for.my daughters birthday and they confirmed they had it and they indeed do not.. Waste of time. I give no stars... Is that possible? Livingston just got more boring they used to host karaoke every weekend.. So lame.

I visited this place today -- only my second time here. When I first sat down, before I'd even…read morelooked at the menu, I asked for some green sauce and the waitress brought it. Later I asked for another, and that's when I was told it's $1 per bowl. I declined and told her I wouldn't have ordered the first one had I known there was a charge. I assumed they'd use a little common sense and not charge me for something I was never told cost extra -- but they did. I spoke with a woman in a blue shirt at the counter (who appeared to be a manager) and told her that this $1 bowl of green sauce earned them a one-star review because of the hidden fee. She refused to give me her name, though she had no problem giving me someone else's when I asked for a manager's contact. To be honest, the food isn't great anyway. I won't be back -- all over a dollar and the principle behind it. They must have really needed that dollar, because they chose this review instead of simply not taking it from me.

We were in Lufkin for weekend and friends of ours recommended El Maraiachi. Our service was great…read moreand the ambiance inside was cute. The food was great but the chip and hot sauce were excellent.

Great food! Great service! Friendly hometown atmosphere! Javier does a great job. The food is…read morealways spot on.

We spent a weekend in San Augustine and had a great meal here. It is pretty much one of the few…read morerestaurants available for dinner, It was classic tex-mex. The dishes were made to order and the cheese puffs were a bonus.

This place was amazing. The service was spot on! I ordered tamales and they were the…read morebest tamales I have ever eaten. Crazy good! You can choose chili sauce or something else that starts with a t. Sorry I can't remember but choose the sauce. So good.

We love Café Del Rio!! Just about every time we go to Lufkin, TX, we have to stop and eat here. The…read morefood is awesome, the service is prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere is light and happy. Not to mention the free ice cream as you're walking out!! Our last trip was no exception. Loved the food, friends, and fun. Also, the small kids door is a trip in picking on the shorter adults in our parties. LOL.

Wow. I was hesitant in stopping as it is just a small building and there were no cars. To be honest…read moreI missed it the first time I passed it and had to turn around. But this place is seriously so delicious. I had the pleasure of having the entire restaurant to myself it was nice and cool, good in escaping that Texas heat. I ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs, bacon, potatoes, onions, cheese and refried beans. The plate came out with a little bed of lettuce, a tomato slice, and a slice of avocado. I am usually super picky about my veggies as restaurants but again, wow, the flavor of my burrito, the salsa, and the fresh avocado and tomato to die for. My boyfriend and I are new to the area and I can't wait to show him this place we will be regulars. Delicious. Authentic. Hidden Gem with a wonderful waitstaff.

Great food but the restaurant is not much to look at. Looks can be deceiving…read more Barbacoa Taco