We had a delicious lunch at Mama Chole's when visiting Leakey and the Frio river. All of our meals were delicious! Enchiladas, crispy tacos, carne asada, chips, queso, and especially the homemade salsa were great! The service was fast, and our waitress made sure our orders with ingredient requests were correct and our glasses were kept filled. We'll be back! read more

Went on a Saturday night but even though there was a large party just seated we got quick and excellent service. Their salsa is quite good and highly recommend the barracho beans. They were amazing. My wife had the chimichanga which was filled with carne guisada which was quite tender and outstanding. I had the green chile enchiladas which were packed with chicken and very generous portion. Prices were very reasonable as well. If hungry for Mexican you will enjoy this place. read more

I came to this place because I seen it on Southern living magazine. The service was great. Melissa waited on us. We had order to go two of your specials $20 a plate. I don't think it's worth the money. There was only four little pieces of Carne guisada , then enchiladas ok was OK. Maybe it's the tortillas you're using that aren't holding . The beans and rice taste OK ! Tasted better. my Taco and Tostada were very so soggy. It had no crunch at all, soggy be nice to wrap in foil when you tell them to go because it's unable to pick up. And for the price, she should probably throw a tort in wrapped in foil, of course! I'm only in town for one more day thanks! Our plates seem to be microwaved the ambience was OK. I guess it's the regulars. Not worry 20 plate. Sat there for minutes to give our orders ! read more

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You know how it is...you say no tomatoes but someone puts them on your taco and chalupa anyway. I was the only one who ate something that had lettuce on it there at lunch and became very ill that night. Missed a hunting trip the next morning because I was living in the bathroom. So while the food was good getting sick was not. And no I hadn't eaten anything anywhere else that day. We'll be back, the food is too good not to. Two stars just because of bad lettuce. read more

We had lunch there on Easter weekend 2013 and continue to return here for lunch or dinner. Consistently good. ....proved to be as good as the reviews. Excellent food and service! Must stop for great tex-mex read more

Felt like the whole town showed up on Tuesday at 5:30pm. We walked in and no one had ordered food as everyone just sat down. We were pretty nervous what we were running into, but there are limited restaurants open on a Tuesday in Leakey. With all that said, the folks working were great. Super courteous and kind to us. We got our food and it turned out to be pretty good! My carne guisada plate was 5/5 good. I would gladly eat that again. My daughter ordered chicken tenders and wife got street tacos. Great job to mama chole's for working through a hard situation! read more

Mama Chole's - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

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Quality has really gone down since my last review. Staff doesn't seem to care anymore - about service and most definitely about the dishes the kitchen sends out. Not sure I'll be back. read more

My husband and I went to Garner State Park and stopped in at this place for dinner in Leaky because it was the only place open. We ordered Alma's Bean dip, a quesadilla and a taco. The food was ok. The service wasnt anything to write home about. The place is pet friendly which is why I gave it a 2 star. We sat outside and had to be away from the other couple that had dogs that wouldnt stop barking. This isnt a place that I would go back to. read more

Such a fun hole in the wall restaurant! Service was fast & friendly, the food was hot and fresh, and was of great value! Their salsa comes in jugs and is SO good! It is served cold & was on the mild side. We had the carne guisada burritos and enjoyed it. My son had chicken tenders & they looked to be homemade! They were pretty big, too read more

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Everything we've eaten at this restaurant has always been delicious. Friendly staff comfortable environment.

Highly recommended by a local so we tried for lunch ... place was packed ... salsa is just diced tomato ... food literally not a single spice used ... we ordered Mama Plate and Salsito (going off memory) ... super bland ! So much potential read more

Mama Chole's - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

I was super hungry so I ate it all ‍ the tortilla was the best thing. Cheese enchiladas had American cheese or something like it. The whole plate and its sauces had a hint of dirty mop water. HOW This place got best of the frío I'll never know. Is everyone who voted an import who isn't familiar with Mexican food or Tex Mex? God Bless the wait staff she tried but caring for 3 tables seemed like a lot for her. The table next to me was missing a whole order and the person had to get it to go be an other had to be somewhere. The bathroom was outside and my son decided to wait until we made the 1 hr drive home instead of using the bathroom there. I guess if you've been drinking all day, if you have been in the river all day, if your traveling a long distance and that's ALL the options are then "it'll make a turd" . The rice and beans were average. Get a bunch of tortillas for sure. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. We've came here before in the past, it was good it was fun and we enjoyed. But when we come back a couple of years later we were led to a HUGE disappointment. Personally I asked for a sweet tea- they don't serve it, so I asked for Dr.Pepper and I got water. We were a table of 7 so it was kind of a lot of people for some people. But coming from someone who also works in the restaurant business I always make sure to leave them happy and that has exactly what they need. Our server already came in with a frown and didn't have anything nice to say. I still never got my Dr. pepper. With common sense you would think to serve queso before you dinner not after everyone's almost done eating. She made sure to check other tables for their drinks and we asked 3 times for our refills and for my Dr. pepper and still nothing. So yes if there was an opportunity to give 0 stars I would but in order to give my review I have to give them a star. read more

The place is small but nice. You get chips and salsa. Chips were cold, which made me sad (I'm used to them being warm). And they give you a bottle of salsa, and you have to put it in the bowl yourself, which is odd but good. My husband ordered the chimichangas and loved them. I got the street tacos which weren't bad. Maybe salty but meat was juicy and all I got for toppings was cilantro, limes and diced onion. So I added salsa and was so much better. The staff was young but professional with customers. read more

Mama Chole's - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

If I weren't so hangry it would have been comical how hard we tried to find a place to eat for over an hour on a Saturday night near Garner State Park. Almost every restaurant was closed or short staffed. Alas, the heavens parted and we saw Mama Chole's. They even had an outdoor patio to enjoy a beautiful October evening. No beer or margs, but my enviro-conscious kiddo was happy they served compostable straws. The chips and salsa (served in a Tupperware type container) were on point (and so appreciated by my hard hiking crew!) We were impressed by all of the food, but mostly the carne guisada. Wish we would have ordered a larger portion. The Mama Chole platter is huge, though. You won't go home hungry. Also really enjoyed my chicken flautas. The service was slammed (likely because it was the only place within 20 miles open for dinner on a SATURDAY), but that meant we had to wait for utensils, drink refills ... The menus seemed like they could've used a good wipe-down too. Other than that, loved it. read more

Mama Chole's - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

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Highly recommended to not come into this restaurant with high expectations, that way you don't leave disappointed. The customer service was outstanding by the two teenagers who were working the dining room. The food is very bland, and lacks allot of natural flavors. Be sure to ask for cilantro, onions, and jalapeños so you can flavor it yourself. Value... 2 entrees, 2 drinks were $47 with tip....... To me the value (quality of food ratio to price) is NOT here. read more

OMG Huge plate Mark's burritos? Tortillas filled Beans and carne guisada Smothered in gravy with rice Holy cow so good It took a long time to get the food but oh well Chalupas were great too read more

For a lonely restaurant open on Saturday night, it was ok. Lacked much spice and flavor. The carne guisada was the best of it all. Cheese enchiladas were just globs of cheese in tortillas, again- no flavor. Service was ok, had to ask multiple Times for refills, like you cannot see the drink is only ice?! Asked for straws, that took a few requests...just a meh experience.... Not worth the $90 bill before tip. Like just OK. Wished we would have tried the Italian, bbq, or burgers option in town. read more

I need to start off by saying that the food was absolutely the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. My husband agrees. And we're from the Rio Grande Valley, right next to the border, so we know Mexican food. The owners were also super attentive. If it hadn't been so busy, I'm sure they would've had a conversation with us. The place was packed. We waited outside to be able to get a table inside. Clearly this place was worth it. There was zero social distancing taking place. Some people were so eager to eat there that they would sit at tables that hadn't been cleaned yet. Speaking of cleaning, those air vents need a good deep cleaning. Now I have to be honest and say that I was so grossed out by the flies everywhere. They were outside, they were inside, and they were in the bathroom. The restroom was outside (and the trash can was overflowing.) Their "soap" was dawn dish soap with water. read more

Mama Chole's - Mama Chole's plate: carne guisada, cheese enchilada, chalupa, beef taco, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

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Mama Chloe's is one of those little "hole in the wall" restaurants that you don't expect much of but that can prove to be quite enjoyable if you're prepared to check your big city expectations and pretensions at the front door. The food is good, the menu choices are sufficiently varied and the servings are more than ample. Service is friendly and efficient but very informal. We will be back. read more

Plumbers plate with carne guisada and a stuffed pepper were amazing. I added Jalapeño.service was superb! read more

Mama Chole's - Plumbers"s plate - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

Melissa and Alexia did a phenomenal job handing our large party of 15. Food here is delicious, especially the carne guisada

A tradition for us when visiting the FRIO !! Mama Chole's is a excellent place to get great food and relax from a long day on the river. Very friendly and did I mention the food is Great ? From the chips and salsa to fajitas, enchiladas or anything else you would like to order , you want be disappointed! The tortillas Very fresh ingredients used and it shows ! They keep the place very clean too. When in Leakey, Texas give them a try ! Go get Full read more

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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Food was surprisingly very good. The Carne Guisada is exceptionally delicious. Meat is tender and the sauce is made like my mom's old recipe. Each bite introduced a flood of childhood memories. A must try! read more

This was my first time at Mama Chole's, but I was brought in by some regulars. There is not much competition for good Mexican food in Leakey, but Mama Chole's is a solid option even for out-of-towners! The service was fast and the food was good - everything was made fresh and worth the wait. I was a fan of the guacamole. They give you a healthy bowl with a pile of chips. Yum! Next I had the street tacos - the meat was tender and juicy and the tortilla perfectly crispy. I finished with the sopapilla which reminded me more of a donut, but was still cinnamon sugar goodness. My only critique would be the chips - they varied a lot basket to basket. Our first basket was overcooked and had no flavor, but the rest were a lot better. Most of them were good though. read more

We come to Garner every year and this is a must if you are coming through! The food is del, tortillas fresh and the service is great! read more

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Saturday Evening about 8:35(9-30-2023). Asked for the Peppered Steak and Was Blown Away. I Consider Myself a Great Cook and Have Made Ground Beef Dishes hundreds of Times. This "Steak" was A Marvel..!!! And to think we Were Keeping The Staff from Going Home.!!! Highly Recommend The Place. The Wait Staff Was Attentive and With a Superb Attitude..! Thank You See you Soon. read more

The chicken chalupas are delicious and large. The chips were a little stale and the salsa wasn't very hot. read more

Mama Chole's - Chicken chalupas - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

We *love* this place and go here every time we're in the area. The food is great and we always buy tortillas to take home.

If Yelp allowed reviewers to do negative stars, Mama Choles would get -5. Waited an hour for food, which is expected. Had the food been great, all would have been fine, but it wasn't. Flautas were 1/3 filed snd the meat was so fried up that it was unrecognizable, other than the bone that was in it. The restrooms, which are outside and 2 feet from their trash can, were super-smelly. Staff was friendly but the place only stays alive since they're the only ticket in town past 2p. read more

Deliciousness! One word sums it up. If you haven't tried it, you're really missing out. I got the crispy taco plate. Yum. read more

Mama Chole's - a plate of taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

Servers are nice and if you want a little bit more spicy salsa just ask them for the green one and they'll bring it on out

Where to start, this place is incredible. Really authentic Tex Mex, fair priced and awesome quality. I wish there was a low key spot like this austin, if so I'd be here every week. read more

Mama Chole's - Flauta - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

They never have a manager on duty. You cannot find their menu unless you sign up for Facebook. Not all of us have Facebook... Whoever answered the phone was quite rude and assumed she was in charge however she informed me that she was nothing more than a waitress. Overall one star that's just because I'm being nice read more

Lunch time. One waitress. She was busy but not a problem for her still service was good. 3 rd trip here. Like it better than Uvalde. Husband had cheese enchiladas plate and I had fresh made chicken flautas. Delicious guacamole. Still my request for this place would be adding verde enchiladas to menu. So far no disappointments 12-11. Back again. Husband is stuck on getting cheese enchiladas every time we come here now. I tried chimichanga and beef enchilada. Wasn't disappointed. Very flavorful. Love the green hot sauce too. Ordered the desert. Delicious. Thanks again. read more

So, my young son and I were having a mother -son adventure day and decided to stop and give this place a try. The staff was wonderful! I love a staff who keeps my tea glass filled. The chips and salsa were a great start. Upon recommendation, I had the pepper steak smothered in the queso. It lived up to the recommendation. My son has the chicken fajita quesadilla and loved it as well. Only thing that kept it from being a 5 star was timing. My son has his meal and was almost done before mine came out. We will take the short 1 hour drive to eat here again! read more

Mama Chole's - Pepper steak in queso - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

Great family owned Tex Mex! We tried it out because of the reviews. I had the Cheese Enchiladas and the Steak and Guacamole Nachos and it was delish! Real ancho gravy versus chili con carne on top of the enchiladas! I am totally craving it writing this. Great beans, perfect rice, delicious salsa and homemade chips. You can't go wrong. Pros - Affordable, huge portions, great food Cons - too many damn flies and the bathroom is outside. Totally stop by, you wont regret it. read more

This is my second visit. Its simply great, authentic small town Tex-Mex. Authentic recipe, staff, and feel. I would choose this any day of the week vice more commercial places. The guisada is great, so is everything else. Great staff too. Love it! read more

Very disappointed in the service! Ordered queso and the médium queso came with about 6 chips. We asked for more and they kept telling me that they were coming. They brought a basket of cold chips that tasted like they were stale. They kept telling us it was coming. The dinners we ordered were the beef fajita quesadilla and one crispy taco. It was ok. Drive the extra miles and go find another Mexican restaurant.. read more

Mama Chole's - The queso after we waiting for over 20 mins for more chips and never received! - Mexican Near Me - Leakey, Texas

Great food and good salsa (skip the queso). Service a family owned business is always a joy. Will be back on our next trip!