Muleshoe might be a small town but their restaurants are full of life and flavor. I love a family owned business and Leal's has been in business forever. The food is good and the service is good. Every time I visit I stop and get the enchiladas but beware the bottomless chips and salsa will fill you up! I love the small town feel because it gets crazy packed during meal times and every one knows each other and it is just a cozy feel. read more

Good food and good service. Tacos and enchiladas are tasty and filling. Server's are courteous ants polite. Definitely recommend and will return when passing through. read more

Leal's Restaurant - Three enchiladas/two tacos plate (#5) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Muleshoe, Texas

Stopped for dinner while traveling through town and we were pleasantly surprised by this family-owned restaurant. The food was good, and the service was excellent. The house margarita was absolutely perfect, not too sweet and very refreshing. We enjoyed the carne guisada and the Texas enchiladas. Will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

We are on our way out of TX to move up north and decided to get our last bit of Mexican food before we have none for a long while. I was hesitant to get Mexican food in this city, but we were definitely not disappointed! I ordered the chicken fajita chimichanga and added chili con carne sauce on top, my husband had the Leal Special. We both thoroughly enjoyed our dish and it definitely hit the spot! This is a must stop if you are driving through the town. Service was spectacular and quick! We got our food within 10 minutes of ordering. In and out of the restaurant in about 35 minutes! Everyone was very friendly and a great stop on our road trip! read more

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We paused our travels for the day in Muleshoe, TX in one of the motels along the road. Being evening we were of course hungry, so we called ahead just to confirm Leal's was open. Happily, they had their dining room open until 9pm, so we walked over. It was much larger and more spacious on the inside that you expected looking at it from outside! We were seated well away from other patrons, and the staff were all wearing masks and gloves as COVID-19 precaution. Our waiter, Chris, was beyond hospitable and friendly-- and attentive as well, checking in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed while we were there. He really was the sweetest fella. He even offered to get us refills of our Pepsi to-go at the end! :) My mom and I both got chicken enchiladas and they were quite yummy! Not spicy, nor was the salsa, but we are both pretty mild people when it comes to spicy-ness, LOL. The chips had a yummy flavoring and saltiness to them (it would've been nicer if they'd been a little warmer, but we were there really close to closing time, so I understand). Wait time between placing our order and getting our food was quite short. It was obvious the place has a history, what with the pictures on the wall and in the menu, along with the "traditional dish" they still serve. We were happy to support them; hopefully we'll be through this way again sometime to come back to eat! read more

Driving through Muleshoe, it looked like the whole town was eating here! So we decided to give it a go. When you walk in all the aromas hit you and you know it gonna be good. I had Irma's Special; chile relleno, beef taco, chicken enchilada with beans and rice. Everything was seasoned perfectly!! Not too hot, just enough to sniff a little! LOL! My husband devoured his carne guisada before I could take a photo. On our next trip from Albuquerque to Abilene we will make time to stop in. read more

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Leal's is our favorite Mexican food restaurant. The food is consistently good, and service is usually great. The bottomless chips and salsa are also a plus. We highly recommend Leal's! read more

We always enjoy Leal's! We always happy to stop on our trip to Colorado. We believe one of the keys to a delicious plate of food is when it is served hot. And it is! It seems they warm their plates before plating the food. Really enjoyed our stop. Thanks Leal's! read more

Leal's Restaurant - Chalupa and chicken enchilada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Muleshoe, Texas

chicken could be better but other than that the food was good and the service was nice

I really do like the food here, all of the entrees are just great from the naked rellonos stuffed with shrimp, bacon and fajita meat to the grilled chicken plates that are just really good. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and the climate is nice and cool in the summer and toasty in the winter. The only thing that has always bothered me is the ridiculously small restroom that is never really clean and forget about a finding a paper towel that isn't already wet because it just sits out by the roll (not in the dispenser) wherever you can find a place to put it. Seriously you have to move the trash can to sit on the commode, it's pretty much about the size of a small RV restroom. You know it just simply would not take a lot of money to make the small restroom acceptable I didn't say accessible that isn't happening. Anyway the food is great right? I'm not even going to give the soap dispenser a comment the picture says it all. I'll be back just for the cheese dip though. read more

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I got stuck in town overnight in my big rig and asked a couple locals where to eat and they directed me here. The parking lot alone made the trip worth while in my truck, but the real treat was waiting inside. A warm and cozy atmosphere greeted me along with the warm smile of the hostess. The menu is extensive with tons of authentic cuisine and the waitress was incredibly helpful when I asked for recommendations. Not wanting to waste my opportunity, I chose an appetizer as well as my entree and brought half of each home in a Togo container. Absolutely a great place for locals and definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area on business or for pleasure. read more

Leal's Restaurant - Stuffed Hongos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Muleshoe, Texas

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Absolutely delicious! Enjoyed a chicken enchilada and a cheese enchilada topped with both green sauce and sour cream sauce. PERFECTION. Our server was amazing. This is a classic original well worth the drive! read more

The food was amazing Sevice was amazing also but the one bathroom is crazy and the floors in their the toilets leak bad so you stand in toilet water kind of nasty. But we let the older Spanish lady know and she said "yeah it will eventually dry so !" Very rudely read more

It was just ok. Very small serving of fajitas for the price. Thimble sized portion of guacamole and the sour cream was in a little package. Rice and beans were small servings as well. Waitress was nice but had to flag her down for refills. read more

The sizzling fajitas for one were more than enough and were amazing. Came to the table smoking hot. Super delicious. So glad we stopped.

My first judgement on a Mexican food restaurant is on the chips and queso-very good. Next is ice tea-brewed and tasty! The food here is really good too but I commend the staff-very friendly and attentive! read more

It doesn't get any better than this! I highly suggest the stuffed avocado! But EVERYTHING is good. Don't forget to grab a sopapilla for dessert! You won't regret it! read more

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After 9 hours on the road, the lack of alcohol here was a bit disappointing but that was quickly overshadowed by the really good food. They make their own chips and you can certainly tell, they were great. Place doesn't look like much on the outside, but only restaurant in town with a full parking lot and easy to see why. Give it a try if you're through this way read more

Great food, but with Texas being open, this is business as usual. Make sure you have your Covid vaccine before coming here. No servers wearing masks. read more

For this place to only have one review is a crime. Whether you are passing through or stuck in Muleshoe, this is the one place I have consistently enjoyed in the area. A little bit of history: this is the original Leal's - which is a west Texas stable of Tex Mex. There are other locations (I ate at the Clovis one last week too) but this is hole-in-the-wall greatness. Their chips are thick corn and the salsa is more red tomato than spicy peppers. Add some seasoning on the chips - it's on the table. I think I eat three bowls of the chips by myself everytime I go. Lots of typical Tex-Mex fair... I usually get the enchiladas, but I have never eaten with anyone who complained about the meal. No, it is not going to help you keep your diet, but there is a reason why they classify it as "comfort food." read more

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Stopped at Leal's because previous reviews mentioned ample parking for big rigs. We are in a motor home and towing a car so this was important. The food was perfect! Highly recommend the hatch chili Queso because who doesn't enjoy a great queso! Servings were nice size, not too big and very tasty. Will stop by again the next time we are in Muleshoe. read more

When we go home to visit the fam, Leal's is a MUST. This past trip we went twice in 4 days. It's THAT good. This place is always busy, especially after church on Sundays. But you typically don't have to wait too long for a table. The prices are very reasonable, and all the food I've ever tried has been delicious. My husband always gets the Irma Platter, which has an enchilada, taco, and chile relleno, plus rice and beans. It's huge! Each item has a distinct flavor too, so the variety is nice. Nothing is too spicy here either. One of my favorite features is the chips and salsa that arrive at your table when you sit down, and each person gets their own ramekin of salsa. The salsa is always flowing, so never worry if you've run out. They will promptly bring you more. They have tons of the classic Mexican dishes, but be brave and try some of their special items, like their sour cream sauce enchiladas. Thanks for remaining so consistent over the years Leal! read more

Leal's Restaurant - Chicken enchilada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Muleshoe, Texas

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If you every needed an excuse to travel to Muleshoe, Leal's just might be it. Service was excellent and the food very tasty. Make sure to have the green chili cheese sauce read more

Friendly staff. Good food. We were a tad worried when we pulled in because there weren't many cars. Maybe we were early, but the food was a solid a-ok for Tex-Mex. read more

This is a great Mexican restaurant well go again when I'm in west Texas. Good service

Delicious food and friendly staff! One of our favorite places to eat the sour cream enchiladas are a favorite

I come to muleshoe every few years to visit. This place always has great food.....hmmm good. read more

A couple if blocks from Main Street. Go by and see the courthouse square. The people in Muleshoe are great!

Excellent Mexican food and service! Enjoy this place every time I come. Will always stop in when I can!

Love love love love Leal's Leal's has always been one of my family's favorites!!! Along with the food the atmosphere and community are a favorite! read more

We arrived at 12:30 and it was busy but we were seated immediately, quick and friendly service and delicious food! We will definitely stop here again! read more

This is the original restaurant. We stopped in on a day that cannon Air Force Base had an air show. There was a lot of people traveling to Lubbock and stop to eat here. The restaurant was completely packed with a 30 minute wait. I would have waited an hour because the food is that good! I highly recommend this restaurant and rank it in the top ten of all Mexican food restaurants I have eaten at. read more

Great fresh food! Unique and clean friendly fast service! Would recommend the chicken tacos and cheese enchiladas.

Great food. Fast and friends service. No wait for table. This is the best place in the whole town to eat food. From the outside (full parking lot) you think you'll never find a seat, but as soon as you walk in you will be amazed at how many open tables there are. read more

I drove in for lunch and the parking lot was full. I expected to wait for a while. Not true. I was seated immediately and asked what I wanted to drink. Along with the drink came a large amount of chips and salsa. The salsa was more tomato than anything but very good. More seasoning is available on the table. For lunch I had the #8 combination of an enchilada and Chile relleno. My plate was promptly served. The meal was very good and fairly priced. The chile relleno had a thicker breading than I'm accustomed to but still very yummy. Raven, my server, checked on me several times throughout. She was very kind and thorough. I would definitely return. read more

This place was just ok. The food was fine and the prices are alright. Nothing special or bad about this place. Very forgetable.

Always loved eating at Leal,s for years. Food is good and sometimes excellent. I have received gifts papers from friends to eat here and guess what happened!!! Gift papers were refused and nothing was offered, not food or cash! they demanded cash payment, saying they no longer accept gift papers which they issued. this is theft as far as I am concerned. Shame on you Victor Leal!!! Peggy Wheeler read more

Disappointing never knew that Mexican food could be so bland. Ordered a Lauras special and if I wanted a soft taco with cheese sauce that's what I would have ordered. Was suppose to have fajita beef and veggies got ground beef and a couple of red pepper pieces and no flavor tasted like fried hamburger wrapped in a soft flour wrap with cheese sauce dumped over it. And if they ask if you want guacamole or sour cream make sure you ask if it comes with the meal almost $7.00 for the guacamole and probably not more than an ice cream scoop. Wife got a Leal's special hard taco shell was so stale you could bend it in half and found the entire plate flavorless. Might want to check other options out unless you prefer tasteless and expensive for the quantity and quality read more

For Tex-Mex this place is actually good! The "salsa" is just as bland as every other tex-mex but the food was really yummy.I had the mushroom quesadilla. Filled with lots of grilled veggies and comes with a side of guac. The food came out fast and the staff is friendly. read more

Stuffed avacado! Wow, great food, great service and excellent prices! My only complaint, x-dry county and still no alcohol. :-)