We came here for date night and were promptly seated. They had the USA soccer game on so we had a chance to watch the world cup as well. Great environment and our server was new, which you could tell. This isn't a knock to him he did an overall good job. My fiancee ordered a sangria swirl which she loved. I stuck to water. We started with the queso flameado with chorizo appetizer which was delicious. It came with tortillas to put the cheese and chorizo in. We surely left nothing on the plate. Next I ordered the fajita la pablano which tasted great. It has this pabalano sauce on top of the tender fajita meat that had onions and mushrooms in it. Spectacular dish. My fiancee ordered the fish la playa(bass) I didnt try it but she said it was reallt flavorful and good. The only knock on stars is because there was an issue with the check. Although the server was new, our bill altogether with drinks and food was 98 dollars. He accidentally charged a different tab of 56 dollars and now i have to wait 3 days potentially till next monday to get my money back. So in total i essentially spent 154 dollars plus the tip until i get the money back and hopefully that comes timely. read more

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Decided to get dinner while traffic dies down a bit. Fast service as I was seated right away. Chips and salsa (red and green) were brought out). I took my chance and tried a passion fruit margarita and the waiter pulled my tennis elbow arm and had me order the large. Wowzersss! How am I going to finish this when I hardly drink alcohol? Anyhoo, he also brought me a glass of water. I order the stuffed avocados and they were huge! Paired with grilled veggies of mushrooms, peppers, onions, carrots and zucchini. Also came with two sauces and a side of queso. I could only eat one avocado. What a wonderful waiter I had. He checked on me and thanked me several times. He spoke fluent Spanish so it gave me the opportunity to ask, "donde esta el baño¿" The toilet bowl air freshner in the light fixture above the sink in the bathroom threw me off. There was also a guy taking pictures for $20 each or 2 for $35 read more

The service was okay overall. We ordered the melted cheese with fajitas, and the food itself was very good. However, the flour tortillas were disappointing. They lacked flavor, and while the first tortilla was soft and enjoyable, the second one became hard and cracked every time I tried to fold it, making it difficult to eat. On a positive note, the ambiance was excellent and made for a pleasant dining experience. I hope the restaurant can improve the quality and consistency of the tortillas, as they would make an already good meal even better. read more

While visiting from California, my husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Los Cucos Mexican Cafe, and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was amazing, fresh, and full of flavor. The homemade tortillas were a standout--warm, soft, and truly some of the best we've ever had. We enjoyed several dishes, including Mexi bowl with perfectly seasoned grilled chicken, flavorful rice and beans, and an incredible platter with steak, bacon wrapped shrimp, ribs and chicken that was cooked to perfection. Every bite was delicious! The service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked through the door. If you're looking for great Tex-Mex food, outstanding service, and amazing homemade tortillas, Los Cucos Mexican Cafe is definitely worth a visit. We're happy we found this place while visiting Texas and will be back the next time we're in town! Highly recommend! read more

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Pretty solid Tex Mex. Started with the chips and queso which I thought their queso was just alright, a little too artificial tasting. The enchiladas here though were so good. Got the enchiladas verdes which had chicken inside and mmmmm that green sauce is divine. The beans were super super good too I love when the beans are THIS dark in color. Also got a frozen blackberry margarita and this might be one of my favorite margaritas ive ever had. I wish the blackberry was more mixed in and not a liquid poured over a standard frozen marg but it still tasted sooooo good so I won't complain. read more

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Excellent experience! Our group ordered all different meals and they were all outstanding. The Watermelon and Mango mojitos were perfect. Our waiter was Delgado and he was friendly, professional and efficient. Definitely coming back! read more

I'm no stranger to this place but it's my first time to this location. A friend and i stopped in for an early dinner. From the refreshing grand anejo margarita to the delicious chicken taquitos and standout salsa, plus the comfortable seating and convenient parking, this dinner experience checked all the boxes. Puebla my waitress was so sweet and attentive. read more

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Always love this place! Every time I've come the service is exceptional and the food is always on point. Full of flavor and delicious. Clean establishment and restrooms and I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Highly recommend! read more

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Ahhh...confused at the low reviews. One of the best Mexican restaurants we've ever eaten at. Everything is homemade from the ranch dressing to the corn tortillas. Fajitas we En Fuego. Enough to share. read more

This review is specifically for the location adjacent to Katy Mills Mall in Katy, Tx. It has been about a year or two since I ate at this Los Cucos location. The menu's prices have increased significantly, but the food was on par with respect to previous meals eaten here. What was not good tonight was the service. Our waiter was literally absent or better yet absent-minded. We had to request silverware, which was never delivered. I finally got up and gathered some from a nearby wait station. There were no water refills, no salsa refills, no tortillas brought with our fajita meals. When we did ask for these items, it took a long time for the waiter to facilitate our request and several times he forgot, but remembered to do the task again when he came by our table, which was very infrequent. He may have had 3-4 tables in his section. I do not feel like he was getting "slammed". Another server brought his food trays, and a bus boy cleared our dishes, so all he needed to do was wait on his clients, us. Another thing that was a bummer on this visit, was the environment. Tables were uncleared and food was observed on the floor, even our table felt like it had been cleaned with a greasy washcloth. Maybe it was just a bad night, maybe the restaurant was just understaffed. I like Los Cucos enough to give this chain the benefit of the doubt, but I will also think twice before I visit this location again. read more

Even though the food was delicious. The waiter we got was not good. Several times we waited for him to come over so we just waited there sitting like we were lost and forgotten. Some times we asked for drinks,again only to wait yet again and for him to come back mins later and ask us what we ordered so that took extra time to get drinks.wh8ch still came out wrong but I wasn't sending the drinks back cus I was just tired of waiting. By end of it and once we finally got our check they added extra drinks and again we had to wait for the waiter to show up. read more

The good - service was fairly quick, attentive and friendly. Fajiyltas looked and smelled awesome. The bad- Personal opinion only I wasn't a fan of the sauce on the Ground Beef enchiladas I ordered. The rice was dry. The refried beans seemed to be overcooked slightly burnt taste. The ugly - nothing ugly here. read more

we ordered off the lunch menu and the food was delicious!! The wait staff were so nice too. We enjoyed our spontaneous lunch here. we ordered by photo, so i don't know what the names of the plates are. lol but the beef in the tomato sauce is BOMB A$$ GOOD! HOLY SMOKES!! it had a char wood like taste and it was spectacular! We were blown away.. im bringing my whole family back.. today i just stopped in with my eldest daughter and we loved the food. i have a feeling we will be coming here more often. lol read more

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - this was the beef thats tasted amazing. i dont know the name.... - Tex-Mex Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Warning: Questionable Billing Practices & Managerial Failure Restaurant: Los Cucos Katy Mills Date Visited: November 5th Rating: 1/5 Stars (Avoid) We came to Los Cucos expecting a pleasant meal, but left deeply concerned about the management's integrity and highly frustrated by the service. While slow service can often be forgiven if the food is excellent, nothing excuses the sheer unprofessionalism and, frankly, the shady billing practices we experienced. The issues began simply enough: our waiter was pushy, arrogant, and slow. When we finally flagged down our waiter for the check, the real problems started. It took over 10 minutes for him to bring our checks. The printed checks showed a total, we handed him our credit cards, and he left for what felt like 20 minutes. I let him know I was in a rush and needed to pick up my daughter from an activity. When he arrived and handed us the checks to sign, the amounts were no where near the amounts on the original checks. The meals and drinks were mixed up, when they were originally correct. The waiter took the slips to who I presume was the manager. This immediately escalated the situation. They stood there for many, many minutes trying to figure out the receipts. The manager handled the complaint with an air of annoyance, not apology. After nearly 10 minutes of watching the manager fumble with the machine and paperwork, the final result was unacceptable: we still ended up being charged a different total than the original check and are hoping we were refunded the mixed up amounts. Worse than the financial annoyance was the attitude. At no point--not from the waiter, and certainly, not from the manager--did we receive a any sort of apology for the trouble, the massive inconvenience, or the failure to correct the bill in a timely fashion. This isn't just a review about slow service; it's a serious warning about dishonest financial practices. If you choose to eat here, meticulously check every charge and every receipt. I cannot recommend this establishment. Save yourself the headache and the risk of being overcharged. read more

The food is amazing here! Had passed by a few times and finally decided to walk in. I haven't had anything here I didn't like. Fresh chips, salsa and guacamole while you wait and the fajita platters are full of flavor! 10 out of 10 read more

We came in for the Sunday brunch buffet, and it was amazing. There were so many options to pick from. Not only was our waiter nice, but everyone working there was friendly as well. 10/10! read more

I have been going here for years and can't believe I never reviewed them. Probably because it is my go to place for Mexican food and when the plate comes I am digging in. The servers are always quick and the food is hot, fresh and delicious. They also have some very unique margaritas that are delicious. Surprisingly, the seafood is also very good here as well. Clean and well laid out and friendly. Come Hungry and leave happy. read more

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - El Sombrosa. One of my favorite meals that leaves me with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Katy, Texas

Never had a bad meal here. Service is 7/10 but the food is great! The Pollo Ixtapa is my go-to.

This is how they did on my Tex-Mex checklist: 1.) Chips and salsas were excellent. 2.) Spanish rice good. 3.) Flour tortillas very good. 4.) Pico and Guacamole were good. 5.) Fajita chicken breast was fantastically seasoned and cooked to perfection. 6.) Fajita beef was excellent. Grilled just right (marinated in red wine?). 7.) Service was perfect. 8.) Pleasant ambiance. read more

I love the quality of fajitas and tortillas was like home made style, stuff were friendly too .

2 stars only because the food was amazing. The service was absolutely horrible. The bartender didn't even talk to me just sat menus in front of me. No hi nothing. Never received chips or salsa or the second drink I ordered. I hated the first drink the coconut mojito tasted like a pina colada on the rocks ( very gross) maybe table service is better but the bartenders only wanted to make service well tickets not take care of guests which is wild to me but everyone has their days and this day it was both of the bartenders lucky me But I got the fried avocado which 100% recommend so good and cheesy and full of chicken just don't sit at the bar. read more

Food here is solid! My parents have been going for years. Their tortillas are so good lol. The back room of this place is freezing always and the servers - some are amazing and some are iffy. The ones that have been there a while are good. We went here last night and the bathroom was literally filthy. If this review was just food, i'd give 5 stars but due to iffy service and cleanliness doing 3! read more

Los Cucos is like Mexican heaven on earth... I only recommend the Jersey village location and Katy... read more

The restaurant had a lively atmosphere and they seated us quick. Service following this was was really, really slow. It took 20+ minutes to get our ticket to pay, even with the waitress standing by the wall or walking passed us several times. It was during a weekday, not during peak hours at all. Lots of empty tables. Food was good. We ordered beef fajitas. They were delicious. Salsa was good. Chips were good and weren't stale. Tortillas and all the fixings were good. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Mexican cuisine served in a warm and inviting environment, but just be aware of slower service. read more

Food is good not much to complain about it, dresh made tortillas is the main reason we dine here. Althought lately the attitude of some waiters there not so nice/ attentive, waiters enter restroom with their aprons, spray desinfectant openly on tables (if sitting on the middle of the foyer youll most likely get the sprinkle for the cleaning solution onto your food) when it should be prayed unto a towel to wipe down. read more

Ok, there is Tres Leches and then there is incredible Tres Leches. Not sure how they do it, but it has become the best place I know for the best Tres Leches cake. Margaritas are the best around. No limey after taste. Food never disappoints! read more

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First time here. Requested a celebration dessert for grandson's 21st birthday. They were SO generous & courteous. The food was amazing! The tortilla soup is heaven! We don't live close but will make the trip again AND seek out other locations closer to home. read more

Thief's!!! Watch your credit card receipts. More than once these crooks have added more to the tip than I authorized. I am reporting them to the police with documentation to prove what they've done. Totally unacceptable. Now add to that - they have mediocre food at a ridiculously high price. Awful service. And a mediocre environment, with lazy and inattentive staff. Watch your receipts! read more

This was my family's go to for Tex-Mex food for many years. This one at Katy Mills mall and the other in Old Katy. Only 24 years worth. That's all. We tried to visit this past Saturday night after I had gotten off work late. My wife and daughter had our grandson who had all waited for a late dinner. They verified online for the closing time because our 2 yr old grandson said he wanted rice. (Their rice and beans actually). At 10:13pm, we are told "We are closed". We of course replied, we checked online. "It's wrong, we are closed". Grandson is now mad and crying at us as we walk out seeing other customers looking at menus. My daughter tries to call to speak to a manager a few minutes later to question this and it was the manager who had sent us away. My daughter then sends them an email because she and my wife were unsatisfied by how it was handled. Crying and fussing baby fueling it all. Her email is then blocked 2 minutes later. She resends with another email and that one is blocked. It all seems wild to us and has changed our future choice. The food is great and usually a great time but if you desire a late dinner, seek elsewhere. Showing pics of different sites because the manager said "Google is a typo" read more

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The restaurant had a horrible smell like sewer right when you walk in. Dirty floors and tables. The bathroom was disgusting. Food was not good. My soup was cold. My dad and I shared the nachos with ground beef which had a weird taste and we both got food poisoning the next day!! Our waiter barely came to our table and was on his phone the whole time Do not come here!! read more

The food and my margarita were good. What I don't understand is why they charged me a $14 service fee on top of a $6 delivery fee. I understand most restaurants charge a delivery fee but a service fee? I'll be buying from a business that doesn't charge me $20 to buy from them. Rediculous! I'm glad I looked at my receipt. I just wanted to make everyone aware. read more

Don't want spend lots of time here. No need for a long review. It easy. It is terrible. Table of 6 and not a single meal was good. The cherry on the top was the service. It was as terrible as the food. As a matter of fact it was none excitant. Hate to yelp bash but good lawd. This place is on life support! read more

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The chicken fajitas here are fantastic, the service is amazing, and the atmosphere is great. Tip the waiters and waitresses well, and they will take very good care of you. The drinks from the bar are usually on point, and I absolutely love their chips and salsa here. Can't get enough. One of my favorite places to eat read more

This place needs Gordon Ramsay and the worst way! First one of the Cardinals rules about eating at a restaurant is you normally wait until everyone has their food? That is correct, at this restaurant our daughter who just graduated from college got her food first 21 minutes later my wife and I got our food? Our daughter was kind enough to wait even though we urged her to eat. She said it was just awkward and rude for her to do that! Let me just say that I know they make their own MOLIA, I'm probably not spelling that right and just like the MOLIA that was served to us. I'm not gonna take the time to do it correctly. But we know they make their own MOLIA because it taste like milk chocolate and MOLIA has chocolate in it. The tamale gravy has a very strong cinnamon flavor to it, and oddly enough my daughter got the same plate of food. I did an in comparison my tamales were so spicy they could barely be eaten and my daughters were so sweet. They were off pudding. My wife got three tacos flour that were not cooked. In fact they were cold with pulled pork that tasted like sweet barbecue sauce. Her food was in edible. Let's compare plates with my daughter and I got the same plate the EL Ray, I got about a quarter cup of rice. My daughter got about a half a cup of rice. I got about 5 tablespoons of refried beans. My daughter got about a half a cup of refried beans. Portions are all over the map, but let's just talk about taste, which was odd the cheese and the cheese enchiladas was not Mexican cheese, wasn't American cheese is it Velveeta taste like Velveeta when is Velveeta a Mexican cheese? Rice was dry and refried beans were chalky and white and tasted like milk chocolate from the bad homemade MOLIA sauce. Our waiter was servicing a party table and we're guessing he at some point during the Bill got picked up and was in the witness protection program Because we never saw him again. One bowl of custom chips ran out within the first 5 to 10 minutes between the three of us and the order took 38 minutes to get to us. It was late. That's to say my daughter is probably got hers in a reasonable amount of time but my wife and I had to wait 38 minutes to get to ours. The people that were busting tables spoke English so fortunately I speak Spanish and was able to ask for our check in Spanish. It's a shame because our server was gone and the only people that could help with the tables where the people that were cleaning up. This location had a birthday party in the room we were in which probably deserved to be in the room alone The only way you could hear yourself speaking to someone else was to either do it in American Sign Language write the question or comment on a napkin and pass it over or yell. No one ever came to calm down the birthday party which consisted of about 11 people. My wife Had a cocktail with blackberries in it that tasted like a sweet syrup overly strong drink that was concocted by a five-year-old. We often times go here just to be disenchanted when we get there because Gringos is an hour to an hour and a half wait. In the area we live there simply no excuse for having a restaurant still being in business that carries bad service and offers bad food! The only thing I can think of is the anchor restaurant located in old Katy must carry the bill? In other words one really great location is keeping one crappy location in business. I've said this multiple times whenever referencing this restaurant that we will simply not be back again, this time I believe I mean it, and we will not be back again. Doesn't matter how many phone calls you make her bad reviews you leave the service and the quality of the food never gets better as a matter fact over the past five years it's actually gotten worse. The bathrooms are an ongoing science experiment that just continue to be absolutely filthy in the restaurant inside and outside is in disrepair. I'm not too sure what the health department has offered. As far as a grade. I can't imagine being very high. I think that's it. Hopefully this will do the damage that needs to be done to get the failures corrected or have the establishment closed down. We deserve better in our community. This restaurant is a disrespect that doesn't need to be tolerated doesn't need your patronage. You're not valued or respected. I don't know why people continue to go there. read more

we walked in and requested a booth, they cleaned one up for us right away. ambiance is okay but the food is what really ate down. it was fast and quick and tasted amazing. usually my family is really picky and we never finish our plates but this time we did and even requested more to take home. 10x better than the location in houston! read more

This place is what I've been looking for on the Mexican side of food in town since I moved. The service was great and authentic and the food incredible. The tortillas are the best there are and the meat has incomparable flavors. I always say that to find a place with great food you have to go in the middle of the week to see their quality then and maybe over the weekend to compare. I did visit during the week and did not disappoint. Highly recommend it and you should stop by for any of their designer grilled fajitas or Mexican bowls. read more

Terrible to go service - I've been coming to this location for 25+ years and have never experienced the level of rudeness and incompetence experienced the last two times I've made to go orders. Los Cuc just lost a longtime Customer because of the trash working the to go service. They better get this thing out or they're going to lose much more than just us. Spread the news, this location will be closed soon if they keep it up. You can't run a business in Katy Proper / Old Katy this way and expect to keep customers read more

The food was good as always. Los Cucos is my favorite Mexican food restaurant but tonight was not very enjoyable. There was a table near us that was very loud and the staff not management did anything. Just hope next time will be better. read more

Food was delicious and they let us in close to closing and the food was excellent I had shrimp fajitas and they had tacos and enchiladas We left nothing on the plates read more

Got 2 chicken taquitos and 1 beef fajita taco for lunch special. Whole dish void of any flavor including the salsa. Fajita beef very chewy. There's a lot of TexMex out there but it's hard to be bad. This was bad. Never will be back. read more