On an unassuming corner far from the service roads and main drags, Maga's Cafe is a worthy destination even if it does require GPS to get here. The chili relleno, or chili poblano, is excellent. Filled with cheese and onion by default, it comes on a proper fluffy egg base and has a light sauce with cilantro on top. A choice of two sides is offered. The Mexican rice and borocco beans were both perfect. Service begins with chips and salsa. The chips are hot and fresh and light, and the salsa is bright and spicy. The restaurant is more contemporary on the inside than would appear from its exterior. Dark colors and quiet music in the background make it pleasant. Five stars? Yes because every item I ordered was good and I find it hard to find any criticism for anything that arrived on my plate. I was looking for real Mexican, and I found it. read more

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Maga's Cafe is one of those cute little spots that's easy to miss when you're driving by, but I'm so glad Yelp helped me find it. Once I saw the picture of the Chicken Tostada plate, I knew I had to try it and it did not disappoint. If anything, it tasted even better than it looked in the photos. I ordered my food to go, and the quality and portion size were still top-tier. It matched what I had seen in other Yelp pictures, which I really appreciated since that's not always the case. The person who helped me was patient and kind while I took my time looking over the menu, which made the experience even better. I paid $12.94 for my plate, and for the quality and amount of food, that was more than reasonable. I will definitely be back to try more dishes, and I highly recommend others check this place out too. read more

Maga's Cafe - Chicken Tostadas 2 chicken tostadas Spanish rice & black beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I found Maga's when searching for a place near where we stayed in Houston. It looked good, but I went in with low expectations because for me, Mexican restaurants are often hit-or-miss, and I was particularly weary of Tex-Mex, since I love non-Americanized Mexican food. Anyway, we arrived to a very unassuming and homey place, which was just what my significant other and I wanted. It was clean, and service was prompt. The family ordered breakfast dishes, while I decided to go for the green enchiladas. The enchiladas were really good, the sauce nice and spicy, and the chicken with nice flavor. My significant other ordered huevos rancheros, and he enjoyed the salsa as well as the home-made flour tortillas that came with his dish. The kids ordered the chicken tenders and waffle, and the pancake with eggs and bacon. The pancake and the waffle were both reported to be "good" and "fluffy;" the chicken tenders were said to be delicious and "not like the frozen kind." The adults both ordered coffee, and we enjoyed that, too. If I ever find myself back in the area, I will be returning to Maga's. read more

The food took an hour to come out.. there was really nobody else in the cafe but us. My Fresca was half foam. We didn't get any water til we asked for it even tho our drinks were empty. I got this asada dish that looked like it would be real good but was not tender, kind of dry. And veggies were undercooked. But I will say the tostada was perfect. And the fish tacos were good as well. The appetizer sampler wasn't great. Cooked well but just something was missing. I think the incredibly long wait for the food kind of made it just disappointing. read more

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Quiet little corner spot with some amazing and flavorful Mexican and American food. I tried the pancakes which were amazing and filling. The omelette is a must as well with a lot of cheese and bacon. You can tell it's made with love Will be back because the service is quick, there's not a long wait, and most importantly the food is wonderful! read more

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This is hands down some of the best Mexican food I've had in a while! It's a small hole in the wall but the food has BIG flavor. The service is really good but it's all about the food here. I ordered for pickup so there was some confusion on my enchiladas verdes and I ended up with all veggie instead of chicken but when I tell you those were the best enchiladas I think I've had in years!! I've been thinking about them a lot since I finished my last bite. lol I will absolutely be back to this hidden local gem! read more

Maga's Cafe - Enchiladas Verdes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had a lovely brunch at Magas Cafe. Parking was a breeze in front of the restaurant and we were seated immediately. There were a few other couples there when we arrived. It truly is a hidden gem as others have mentioned. Our food was tasty, fresh, and reasonably priced. I enjoyed my mole chicken, but my husband's cheese enchiladas were fabulous! We are definitely adding Magas into our regular rotation. read more

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First time at Magas cafe. We were near the area and found this place here on Yelp. It's a cute lil restaurant tucked in a corner, small parking space but lucky for us there was only one person dinning in. The place is very clean and inviting. At first it felt hot inside but then the AC kicked in which was nice. The waitress was nice and attentive. The food selection is great you have your Mexican dish as well as American dishes. We had the machacado and chilaquiles and it was delicious. The kid chicken tenders are made in house, not your frozen tenders that was a plus. With that being said we did wait a while for the food even though we were the only ones at the time there, but the food was fresh. The pricing is pretty fair. I definitely recommend, just make sure you have time to chill and relax. read more

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After a few months closure to repair their roof, Magas is back open! Despite living down the street for the past 6 years, I only recently visited. The food is solid, diner food and very reasonably priced. They have everything you'd expect but not a lot that you wouldn't. Corn tortillas are homemade but not the flower. Portion sizes are pretty sizable. Nice and easy bfast or lunch spot- not too crowded. They have a parking lot out front. No frills but does the trick. read more

Maga's Cafe - Breakfast menu; Dec '24 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My wife found this place online as we were leaving an event at the University of Houston. The restaurant itself is very simple. The food is AMAZING! We had the appetizer sampler and cheese enchiladas with rice and sautéed vegetables to give us variety. Hot, fresh and absolutely outstanding. We will definitely be back. read more

We have been coming here for breakfast every a Sunday for a year! Their pancakes are some of the best in Houston I promise! And it's breakfast all day. Their breakfast tacos and French toast are heaven. Everything is made to order and the prices are amazing and well worth the money. Also gotta try the chips and salsa and their enchiladas!! Don't let the name fool you it's not political at all, it's short for Magdalena :) If you want a clean place with delicious food and an amazing staff look no further!!! read more

We love Maga's. It's a neighborhood cafe with a menu so diverse, you'll find Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites (spicy chicken enchiladas, flautas, fajita salad, gorditas estilo san luis, chicken mole, chile relleno), Mediterranean options like Greek salad, kabob, hummus platter; and other homestyle favorites, like chicken fried chicken, fettuccine alfredo, grilled salmon, artichoke dip, burgers, stuffed eggplant, and a lot of other veggie options. Normally when a menu is that diverse, the food is mediocre, but we've been pleased with the many items selected there. And everything's made to order, so don't dine there in a rush. My go-tos that I can not get away from - as much as I want to try other items on the menu - are the spicy chicken enchiladas, tostadas, migas, and eggs bennie. I believe it's woman-owned - it's all women in the kitchen working really hard, and quiet honestly looking tired from being on their feet all day. We always tip way over 20-25% because the food is really inexpensive. It's also BYOB. And they got rid of the outdoor seating to - what looks like - expand their kitchen and upgrade the restrooms. It's also very kid- and family-friendly with booster chairs and kiddie foods (like chicken tendies). read more

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Food was good. Reasonale prices. Service is SLOW. It took us 40 minutes to get our food. Other tables were also waiting for their food. A customer table that came had to wait 15 minutes to get their order taken. The place was not even busy. The lady with glasses (owner) was not chekcing if customers got their food. No coordination between the front and the back of the house. read more

The food and the service was great! I would recommend. And I would come back. I got the Carne ranchera was delicious read more

The meal was so good! We had a big group, some of us ate Mexican some American. Everything was served hot. The tortillas were made from scratch. The coffee was flowing! Loved it! Wish I would've take pictures of our meals! read more

When I first saw the menu, I didn't know what it was. Mexican or American. Also don't have salsa verde. Disappointed with that. I ask for milk for my coffee. The waitress forgot about it and went about doing other things. They don't even offer chips when you first sit. The waitress was focused on just one table. Thinking that table deserved better service. Maybe she thought that the table would give her a better tip that our table. The lemonade taste to much like the zest of the lemon. Will not be coming here again. Biscuits and gravy are ok, about the same as whataburger. I wish they would've let me know that the barbacoa was borrego (lamb). The machacado was ok. They need to get a better cook. The place is small not bad. But also not great. read more

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Im not sure how this place has a near 5 star review because it was not good at all. The chips were dusty tasting and the salsa super watery. Then the appetizer sampler was literally the same cheese in different forms. It all tasted the same, except the calamari of course. We ordered cheese enchiladas and the green enchiladas. The cheese enchiladas were literally cheddar cheese with cheddar cheese on top and had no flavor. The green enchiladas had a bit more flavor, but the chicken fajita chunks made it a weird texture. The side of refried beans tasted like they just boiled and refried dry, no lard or oil. They also didn't have any flavor. The grilled veggies were literally frozen steamed veggies. The rice was nothing impressive, also lacked flavor. We literally couldn't even eat out entrees. It was that bad. I do have to say the service was good. One waitress for the whole place. The ambiance, there was none. It was a mixture of random art. Do I recommend it, no. Save your money for other great places in the neighborhood. Bill was $46, definitely not worth it. read more

Maga's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Maga's looks like is not a restaurant from the outside but it actually is a pretty good place to eat . The ambiance is calm there was low music playing but no people at the moment . The service was great as well server was very attentive. The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is due to food temperature some was cold but I think because they let it sit a little to long before being served , the flavor was great I wouldn't recommend the French toast that's my least favorite pancakes were way better . Overall food was great recommend you try it out . The omelette was the best with the fresh avocado. read more

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Warm, cozy atmosphere with excellent service. Our waitress made excellent recommendations and the food tasted like it was homemade. I had the chilaquiles and added fresh queso cotija as a side to add on top. The prices were reasonable although I would say the portions are a bit small. Coffee was freshly brewed, would come back again. read more

Maga's Cafe - Chilaquiles and Machacado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was in the area and hungry for an early dinner. Based on the menu and the interior, this spot definitely seems more of a breakfast spot. French toast, chilaquiles and what seems to be a pastry counter are things I noted. It also kind of gives coffee shop vibes with scattered artwork across the walls. Our server was attentive and took our orders - tostada plate with mexican rice and borracho beans and the guacamole grilled chicken torta. I will say, if you're looking for Mexican or Tex-mex food, this cafe is more Tex than Mex. Lots of options on the menu like burgers and kabobs for people looking for that. For the tostada plate, the veggies on top were very fresh but a little heavy on cilantro (my own personal aversion, so not docking them on it) but were great with the salsa from the chips. the torta was ...... more like a deli shop sandwich. Don't get me wrong, the flavor was good. But I guess I wasn't expecting a baguette like bun. Chips and salsa passed the vibe check - the first thing I always look at. Bathrooms were clean. I'll be back for breakfast - overall, great portions for the price. Definitely worth the bang for your buck. read more

Maga's Cafe - Guacamole Chicken Torta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nice little cafe with pretty solid breakfast food options and decently cheap prices! Servers were friendly and attentive - refilled waters and coffee quickly while we were there. I got the Huevos Rancheros with flour tortillas and thought it was good. One of my friends got the French toast meal and it looked delicious. Apparently I took a photo of his food but forgot to take one of mine read more

Maga's Cafe - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place, my family has been going here for the last 7 years. Great price, great service and great food.

This is very nice homey place for weekend brunch. Low-key, pretty inexpensive, good basic food. I meet friends here semi-regularly.

Don't overlook this spot! It may be small, but the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is fantastic. read more

Maga's Cafe - Machacado, frijoles, negros y papitas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Been here twice and both times the food was outstanding! I had the fish tacos the last time I went and they were delicious! The staff is very friendly. The place has a small town diner feel, very homey. I highly recommend. If I have one small critique it's that the first time I went here was all kinds of cool art on the walls, but this last time it was all gone and the walls looks so bare now. read more

Solid, no frills brunch spot in east EaDo over on Polk. Seemed like a mom and pop spot, which is nice. Passed by plenty of times and stopped here for the first time. Chilaquiles were solid and everything else looked good too. Affordable and solid Mexican brunch! read more

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Very small quaint Mexican cafe. The food is very tasty. Very nice waitress. The salsa needs improvement but overall very tasty food. Very clean and it's in the former hood. read more

Maga's Cafe - Chicken Tostada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pretty disappointing from start to finish. Went for brunch on a weekend and there was understandably a wait for a table. Sat down and then it was a wait to order (there were 3 wait staff and they were not terribly busy with other things. The full tables already had food or already ordered and no one was at the counter to pay yet). Placed my order and waited almost 45 minutes for food. This was ridiculous. However I noticed everyone's food was taking forever (so maybe this is normal here, I think there was only 1 person cooking the food also). The food: I ordered the waffle (this was great, the crispy kind of Belgian waffle rather the soggy ones some places serve) and the chilaquiles with chicken (not good, no seasoning, the chicken was dry and flavorless, the beans were also somehow dry and flavorless, the tortilla was the only decent part of this). The service: everyone was nice enough, but never checked on me while I waited for food nor once I got my food. I had to somewhat yell to catch them as they'd zoom past my table to check on someone else. It's weird to do because it's such a small place that you can just look at someone to see if they need something. The last issue was that my bill took a while (she was only ringing up myself and 1 other table at the time) and I saw the lady with the glasses typing in items manually as if the computer wasn't programmed w/ the menu and prices. Turned out my receipt prices were higher than the menu prices. I guess no one else had said anything and people were just blindly paying their tabs. I began to point out the difference and they explained that prices had changed 2 weeks prior. That may be, but the customer is only responsible for the printed prices. Get some new menus printed! Or at the very least, notify diners of the increase rather than not saying anything at all until confronted. It comes off as sneaky and dishonest. I have no idea why this place has such high ratings, other than it's familiar feel and sense of community when they Assume you are latino (or when you speak Spanish). read more

Maga's Cafe - Corrected receipt (left) based on the current menu vs. made up prices (right). If prices increased 2 wks ago they need to be printed. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Many options to choose from! I pass by here to try their Fried Calamari and burritos! I enjoyed my food and service at this establishment.

First time here because we were down the street in the neighborhood and wanted to try something new with great reviews. I had my husband call to ensure they had handmade tortillas and the guy said although they're not made in house they purchase from a local tortilla factory. When we pulled up to park, noticed the BYOB sign and left to the Kroger's down the street to pick up a bottle of Prosecco. Ok, now back to my review, I so wanted this to be my new go to place because of it's quaint interior. The young lady quickly brought us glasses for our Prosecco but after that, she was MIA and then the place started to get busy. After getting the attention of an older lady, we were able to place our order. The pictures posted for the Asado De Puerco looked nothing like what my husband ordered. It looked as if it had been sitting out for a while and greasy. The refried black beans were also lukewarm by the time we tried them, they were cold (sprinkled cheese didn't even melt) . I ordered the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs (which were fresh) and they too were ok. Although everything had good flavor, it didn't help that our food was not fresh. I must say, the flour tortillas were very delicious and reminded me of the place I use to go to down the street for fresh tortillas. I asked the guy and he believed they got them from there. I did let him and the older lady who took our order know of our experience and they were apologetic and asked for us to give them another opportunity to make it right. We will another day. read more

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When I pulled up I had to block twice. I remember when this was a tire shop. A small cafe. The place is initiate not in a romantic sense but personal sense. The waiter and lady at the register may have been mom and son, and both had gracious attitudes. The appetizers plate was not the absolute best - I'd skip in it. The burrito plate was decent. I glanced over my shoulder and the guy behind me order an omelet - it looked so fresh. Oh, there is a sign for byob, just in case you needed to know that. Decent prices for a neighborhood cafe. read more

Maga's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

OMGosh the food here hits the spot!!! Me and my bf order the sampler and chalupas...it was so good we order food Togo for later that day a burrito and Flautas And that was good. Definitely making this a regular spot for us. read more

We have lived in the neighborhood for years but never paid attention to this place because from the outside it doesn't look like an attractive place, but my husband was looking for a quick lunch one day nearby and decided to stop by based on the reviews, and said the food was actually pretty great! So then convinced me to try it and we recently went for lunch and the food was quite delicious! I had the flautas and he had the enchiladas with the green sauce. The plates are well served and the ladies working there were really nice! The place is clean and well kept. We will be back to try some more dishes, maybe some of the breakfast items. I would recommend maybe putting some large nice planters outside, or maybe better signage, or those cute backyard lights across the parking lot. I don't know, but something more attractive outside to catch people's attention. In the meantime we'll tell our friends and family about the place! read more

The flautas here were below subpar but, the ambience on the inside was amazing. Wouldn't be back 2/5

This great neighborhood restaurant is delicious. There is a variety of foods that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything seems fresh and prepared from scratch. It is clean and the staff are helpful. read more

Scrolling for a new place to try one day for breakfast and Maga's Cafe wasn't one I had heard of yet - So, we went! When walking up the building is next to a mechanics shop. Plenty of parking. There was only 1 other table while when we came, so no breakfast rush. We were able to choose our seats and the waitress came right away. The place is simple and decorated with Hispanic style decor. Bathrooms towards the back and are super clean. The menu has plenty of options, American and Mexican. But if you came here like me *craving* authentic Mexican then flip that menu over to the back! The waitress was super quick and nice. Average wait time for the food. I got the chilaquiles, the hubs got huevos rancheros. The chilaquiles were good, definitely a healthier version lol, but still very good! Came with plenty of tortilla, refried beans, and eggs in whichever style you choice. I looked over to try the huevos rancheros, but it was gone by time I glanced at his plate his came with the option for flour or corn tortillas and they were hot out the basket as he couldn't eat them initially. I would come back and support this local business and would recommend others to try them out! read more

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Lovely small hole in the wall . Food was amazing, fresh and filling. The lady was sweet and attentive As I went early so they were just opening . The atmosphere is cute plenty of artwork and good music. read more

This little cafe is a hidden gem on the east side. Setting: small and quaint, very homey Food: had the most amazing flautas and enchiladas. They taste like my grandma made them. Very flavorful but a smaller peorion that leaves you satisfied. Service: came during lunch so it was quick to be seated but it ran slow the food made it worth it though. read more

Absolutely the best food. We love coming here! You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.

We love Maga's weekend brunch, especially the eggs Benedict with avocado, add tomato. They are a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We haven't had a bad meal in 10 years and highly recommend them. Fresh homemade table salsa and tortilla chips are delicious. read more