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    Mague's Cafe

    3.2 (169 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Fideo
    Walt N.

    We have been back several times and like it so much better now that we understand 'their system'. It is seat yourself at an open table, unless there is a wait. There is not a specific server assigned to your table - just make eye contact with any of them. They are always fast and efficient. The Fideo w/ Picadillo was probably some of the best that I"ve ever had! It was a little pricey, but the portion was huge! Mague's Special Plate is also very good! My wife had the Enchiladas Verde, and she said they were also very good. It is a smaller restaurant, with tight seating, but it is clean, bright and cheerful. Will definitely be back!

    Mexican Plate
    Mrs D.

    We had yummy food but the service was pretty slow. The waiter brought out my food and we had to wait another 15-20 minutes for my husband's meal. They do not have a bar, or a fountain soda. They don't have queso, and I was disappointed in the lack of salsa to dip chips. The restaurant is small, disorganized and needs a remodel. Friendly staff, but I would recommend going to other excellent restaurants in the area!

    Potato & Chorizo
    Anahi H.

    The most authentic Mexican breakfast you will find in Boerne, hands down. (I am Mexican therefore consider myself an expert.) The service is also excellent.

    Chilaquiles plate

    Every time we come the food is so yummy and we get such great, friendly service. Their chilaquiles are a must try!!!

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    Jordana G.

    To start, when visiting on a very busy Saturday morning the service was terrific despite other reviews trashing it. The young man serving us made suggestions and the restaurant was happy to do 2 different types of enchiladas on the same entree plate although enchilada combos weren't on the menu. They even stopped us while we were preparing to leave to top off our tea to-go cups. It's clean and cheerful inside, a little loud but in a social local way. Lots of families. The prices are very very reasonable. A couple of beef items were $10-$12 but everything else was below $10. There's a big tray of Mexican pastries in the middle of the dining room. Looked delish but I wanted to save my appetite for my gordita picadillo and enchiladas. Glad I did because the picadillo was incredibly flavorful (unusual for this often bland beef and potato comfort food). I'd come back just for the picadillo. The green enchilada was bright and zingy and the chicken tender and moist. The mole enchilada had very deep complex flavors. Very rich. Good breakfast plates, solid beans and rice. Try the Mague's Special Taco for a yummy switch up on breakfast tacos. Very good house made tortillas. I wasn't a fan of the green salsa on the table nor the relleno, but that's a matter of taste. Recommended.

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    Greg H.

    I gave them four stars as the best overall Mexican food in Boerne. Good restaurants are scarce in Boerne. The food here was super hot, fresh and tasty. This is my new go to restaurant in Boerne. I had the Mexican plate and my wife had the Fiesta plate. It was a lot of food and the crispy taco was extra perfect. Wrapping up the meal I went for a tortilla. The tortilla was very magical as it was one of the best I have had in awhile. To be clear compared to other Mexican restaurants in San Antonio I would rate this more of a 3 than a 4. We enjoyed a side of pico de gallo and felt it was worth the extra $1-2. It was not as full of tomatoes just the way we like it.

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    Salsa and queso were bland, and it took forever for staff to get to my table. In addition to that, the chips were rather chewy.

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    8 months ago

    Magues has the best Mexican food in Boerne and is run by a wonderful family that provides great service and yummy tacos. I highly recommend!

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    One of the few Mexican restaurants that serve mole enchiladas! Delicious We drive from Fredericksburg for them.

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    Good food, great prices! Great place for authentic Mexican at a reasonable price. Very casual atmosphere.

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    3 years ago

    An unassuming little place full of magic. Best Tex Mex in Boerne hands down. Been coming here for 15+ years and it never disappoints.

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    3 years ago

    Didn't label a bag full of 11 different tacos. And the "Maggue's Special" has no egg in it. How special.

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    Good, cheap Mexican food. A Boerne institution for many years. Absolutely the best value in town.

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    Staple Mexican food in Boerne ,homemade tortillas,fresh iced tea with flaky ice -pico!!!!

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    We frequent Chaparral because we like the drive up IH10 to Boerne and the restaurant is not usually…read moreoverly crowded, which makes for a more relaxed dining experience. On Fridays and Saturdays there can be a wait, but they often offer a waitlist option, and you can also make a reservation the day before which I highly recommend. For a long time, I struggled with what to order because some of the dishes felt a bit heavy for my taste. They were good but too greasy. And for years I have typically stuck with the chicken quesadilla or a bowl of bean soup. However, I recently tried the mini tacos and that completely changed my experience! The mini tacos come six to an order, and the meat was cooked perfectly: tender, juicy, and full of flavor. They're served on a single corn tortilla (many places use two), so they did fall apart a bit and I had to eat with a fork but honestly, with added lime, onion and cilantro, they were so delicious that I didn't mind. The charro beans are a great accompaniment with really nice flavor and this plate DOES NOT come with rice. I do however like the white style rice that comes with the quesadilla. I know many people rave about the refried beans. While they are tasty, they're a bit too greasy for my personal preference. Service is decent overall. The waitstaff often seems very busy and possibly understaffed, but they are still pleasant and kind. If you're not sure what to order, I definitely recommend giving the mini tacos a try.

    Just stopped for a taco and my taco meat was not fully cooked. I understand it was 30 min before…read moreclosing but a little disappointed. I typically love this place. Sat at the bar and ordered immediately. The bartender was definitely ready to go home. Don't blame him.

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    El Rio Mexican Restaurant

    El Rio Mexican Restaurant

    3.3
    (102 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    First visit here. Ordered the massive chicken fried pork tenderloin! Very tender and tasty…read more Couldn't finish it all and took some home for breakfast. They also make a chicken fried ribeye which I've yet to try. The fries, toast and the chili con queso were kind of average and the chips were a bit hard for my liking. Very nice staff. Nice experience and I will return.

    My husband and I have eaten here several times, and we haven't had a bad experience. The food is…read morealways hot and delicious, as it was this past Valentine's Day when we wentthere for lunch. The food here is Tex Mex, which is standard in these parts. Having been raised with a healthy dose of it throughout my life, it is my favorite comfort food. They also have an excellent selection of seafood dishes, which makes it a great choice for Fridays, especially during Lent. We were seated promptly and our waitress brought us our drinks and chips almost immediately. She was really friendly. The chips and salsa were tasty - the salsa was fresh and not too hot. The salsa is made in-house, so sometimes it's hotter than others. Today it was on the mild side. They had a special Valentine's Day menu. Since this was lunch, we chose from the regular menu. I had the crispy beef taco plate and my husband had enchiladas. No complaints there! The taco shells were crispy and the ground beef was steamy hot and properly seasoned. The rice and beans were quite good, the rice being above average. Their guacamole has no surprises, like funky ingredients or a bunch of onions in it. I like my guacamole simply seasoned, if at all. Just basic mashed avocado, please, thank you very much. That's exactly what I got. I decided to splurge and have a cocktail, so I ordered a black Russian. It took a little while. The waitress apologized and said the bartender didn't know what that was and had to look it up. Because it was the afternoon and we weren't in a rush, I didn't mind. I was a little surprised he didn't know what a black Russian is, but peeps have to learn sometime. The more experienced bartenders usually get the evening shift, I would imagine. In any event, it was made to perfection. My husband liked his meal. He works in inner city SA, and prefers the hole in the wall places. He does like El Rio, though; he's the one who introduced me to it years ago. In short, if you are looking for standard Tex Mex food in a comfortable environment then this is certainly good choice. It's never been noisy or overcrowded when we've been here for lunch.

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