My first time there and it was VERY busy! But the atmosphere is pretty awesome. I had the Sterling City (Chicken salad sandwich on a croissant ) the walnuts and cranberries were AMAZING in it. Also the chipolte mayo was really good. The croissant was super soft and pretty tasty. My mom got the Ballinger... which is a pretty giant sandwich! It was full of meat and cheese, and was really good too. It comes with a Raspberry Mayo that my mom ordered on the side because she was afraid it would be too sweet, but it was really good. We paid about 22 dollars for both of us to have lunch... OH the Sweet Tea is REALLY good. It's made with Prickly Pear Cactus Juice... The whole experience was overall really great. I'm looking forward to going again. read more

Good food but the staff are very Rude I called and placed a order I was told 15minutes I was in my way to get my food when mesquite bean staff called and told me they gave me order way this has happen twice in the past I figured I would give them another shot I called mesquite bean to place a order and every time the woman answer the phone I would say I would like to place a order the woman would hang up on me finally the 3third time she answer and I told her she kept hang up on me she blamed the phone service I said can I place a order she hung up again I'm done with mesquite bean the staff is too RUDE . read more

All I can say about this place is that it is the only place in town that has the BEST biscuits and gravy!!! And to top it off with two over medium eggs?! This definitely makes me tongue slap my eyeballs like Scooby-Doo!!! I have to say that I only come here for breakfast because there is no wait!!! The wait staff is always accommodating, and kind. And it is in San Angelo's Cactus hotel.... it's been here since the 1920s!!! This place takes you back when you walk the wooden floors of this establishment. Check out the pic I took of the Charlie special.....2 biscuits & gravy topped with 2 fried eggs. Served with a side of jalapeños and hot sauce. Made to order of course. I should've taken a picture pre-digestion..... I'm telling ya....them biscuits & gravy ain't had a chance!!! read more

Mesquite Bean Cafe - Charlies special. 2 biscuits & gravy topped with 2 fried eggs. Served with a side of jalapeños and hot sauce. Made to order of course. - American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Really cool downtown cafe lunch spot to hit up for great daily specials and lunch grubs. Fast services, low prices, kind staff and nifty place in a historic hotel adds to the vibe. Great views of the downtown corner streets as well. Rachel is a great server and Donnie the owner is the coolest guy you could hope to meet. My sampling of the Miles sando, San Angelo sando, Cobb salad, and grilled chicken entree plate were all on point! So simple but so good! I will be back in again for the Tuesday special thay caught my eye at just $7.99 which is 8oz topped sirloin steak and baked tater with a side pick. 11 years in business so far, this place is a local foos staple putting a smile on locals faces and filling bellies with great food. read more

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Used be a great place to go eat at. However, I can tell the food quality went downhill. The sandwich I ordered was really bland and had no flavor and the choices of sides they offered with the sandwich wasn't very much it was either salad or soup. They wouldn't even let me substitute it with fries or anything. Service was ok. It was a little crowded and a few customers were even coming in right before they closed. (which they probably should've turned off their open sign at like 10 of) So, I ordered a to go order with an iced tea and was told there was iced tea still and as I was waiting for my order, a few more people came in at the last minute before closing. When I go to pay for my order, I was like don't forget my iced tea. Now, they told me they ran out. Glad those people who walked in after me got my iced tea. I probably won't be back to this restaurant anytime soon and maybe hiring a little more help for the lunch crowd would help too, since I waited for 10 or 15 minutes for my "quick" order. read more

Food is mediocre at best. They use way too much salt in their food. Their "loaded potato soup" tasted like way too salty canned milk. Not much potato or bacon or cheese. My hamburger was overcooked. I've eaten here several times and the only good thing on the menu was the buttermilk pie that they don't always have. Some servers are nice, but the majority are snooty and I tip accordingly. Good servers get a good tip and the rude ones get a small tip. The ambiance is ok. It's located in a small corner of a historic hotel. read more

I was excited to eat here, as it seemed right up my ally. It's got some old school diner vibes. Unfortunately, that's about the most positive thing I can say about my experience. After getting our drinks, we waited. I ordered the lunch special (pork chops), my wife ordered the Rowena. 20 minutes later one of the waitresses told my wife that they didn't have the Rowena. Then just awkwardly stood there and stared at her. My wife then asked if she could have a menu to make another choice. She does. Fast forward 40 minutes later, and we're still without food, and that's when we decide to hit the road (crazy for me because I was REALLY hungry). We get the explanation that Donny (lol I have no idea who that is) hadn't got back with the pork chops, and that if we ordered anything else it would've been quicker. This was 11:30, and the lunch special was written on the sign when you walk in AND the menu as the daily lunch special. Thanks for a waste of one hour of my life. First and last time here! read more

I took my two bosses here on Monday. When we saw the fried pork chop special this became a game changer. Upon tasting our first both both replied "wow this fried pork chop is just like my mothers". They ate every last piece of meat down to the bone. The potato salad tasted so fresh & like something out of a dream. The tea was super fresh, and the staff could not have been more sweet & accommodating. We will be back for every lunch special in the near future. read more

Mesquite Bean Cafe - Fries pork chop! $7.99 incredible! - American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

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Went there today for breakfast. I ordered the Alvacado toast, and it came out of the kitchen without avocados the wheatberry bread was cold and the scrambled eggs were way over-cooked. I sent it back and the remake was not much better. The plastic glasses of water leaked all over the table. I have eaten here many times for lunch and it was good. The waitress had her kids in the restaurant eating things from Chix filet and McDonalds. She acted like we were interrupting her and although fairly friendly was certainly not too concerned for our lack of appreciation for the food. The coffee was not very good either. I probably will not ever go back. read more

This may be one of San Angelo's best kept secrets. We have eaten breakfast twice and loved it. You have 4 items to choose from on the breakfast menu but they are really good. The homemade sausage gravy and biscuits are awesome. Can't wait to try lunch. read more

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We ordered catering for 50 people through Mesquite Bean on 2/2. We had the brisket and Parmesan crusted chicken with fried okra, house salad, hush puppies and dinner rolls. The food itself was amazing, seriously the best barbecue we've had in San Angelo. However, our experience with mesquite bean has been overall awful. Communication between us and them has been overall non-existent despite our efforts. it took us multiple attempts to contact and pay for our ordering as the gentlemen to do so was never available. Additionally, payment included a a 3% up charge for card use, which was not communicated to us, otherwise we would have used a check. We never received a contract for our order. On the day of our event, the caterers arrived roughly half an hour later than planned, stayed for maybe 2 hours at the most, then left with much of the leftover order, which many guests complained of not getting seconds. Our big complaint was the lack of consistent communication, which left us feeling like the product we were getting was an afterthought. 2/5 stars because the food was great, but the overall experience was not, and I honestly wished I had gone elsewhere. read more

The food is wonderful and the service is friendly and efficient. Everyone working there made us feel like they were truly happy we came in to eat at their restaurant. read more

For a cafe I give it 5 stars. Phenomenally friendly staff, awesome food, and the place smells like home cooked smokey BBQ. Waiter was great, funny and charismatic. Ended our dining with a handshake and wished us well. A definite must if all you are looking for is cafe dining. read more

Cute little place. The food was great. Staff was nice. On the down side...we realized after the fact that we were charged for our water. It took a while for our server to come grab our order and one of our meals was incorrect when it came out. Not a huge deal and it was an easy fix but she repeated it back to us at the table wrong and we told her again what we wanted and it still came out wrong. Lol. I was more annoyed that I was charged for water. read more

The chef is an artist! The presentation was exquisite and the food was delicious! What are you waiting for? Check this place out!! Thank me later read more

Mesquite Bean Cafe - Southern Steak Hash - American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

They no longer serve chicken & dumplings. I do not know where all the high ratings come from. The food is ok, over-priced but ok. read more

The Mesquite Bean is a small cafe situated in the Cactus Hotel. Their menu is mostly salads and sandwiches with a few entrees and specials mostly Texas comfort food. My first visit to the Bean and I hade the Mertzon which is grilled chicken in a tomato basil pita and a side salad. The sandwich was a bit skimpy on the chicken compared to that of other sandwiches. The overall flavor of the sandwich was ok but pretty basic. The side salad was a small cup of lettuce with refrigerated tomato. Apparently they make the salads up ahead of time and refrigerate them. I have had salads on dollar menus which are better. My company had the turkey and dressing special which is served with cream gravy. They were not impressed. They also had the Jalapeno soup which all enjoyed. The atmosphere and service was fine. I would eat here again but would try a different entree. read more

I have eaten here twice in my short time in San Angelo. The food is good, the staff is attentive, but do not get in a hurry because it is not fast food! Relax and enjoy your companions because it could take a bit, but it is worth it. Prices are reasonable and the menu is varied, except the breakfast choices are quite limited. If you don't like eggs you better like pancakes because the Good Morning selections are are all about how you want those eggs delivered plus what type of cheese, meat and whether you want potatoes! It makes for easy ordering. I will go back. I will order again. It will be good. You should too... read more

Just got back from our second trip to Bean on the Bayou.... Mesquite Bean on Thursday Friday and Saturday evening. According to my good friend who grew up on the Bayou, the food is right on the money. All I can say is that it was delicious both times. They have an excellent and friendly staff who keep your drinks full and your appetites satiated. I recommend that you make a good decision and forget the lame Choice of chain restaurants. read more

Just happened upon this little cafe. The lunch was fried pork chops. And boy were they good. Reasonably priced and cooked like Granny We will stop by here again read more

They have good food and love their tea. Service is lacking. Can come during lunch - note they only serve lunch- 90% of the time they are on a wait of 10-15 mins when there are visibly open tables..waitresses are friendly just not sure why their kitchen is always behind in such a small place that doesn't seat all their tables ... read more

I came here for a weekday lunch. The restaurant seems to serve mostly chicken strips, fried fish, basic sandwiches, etc. The mac & cheese was the mushy stuff you can get at KFC fast food that can be scooped out and served like ice cream. The chicken salad tasted very sweet and must have been a combo of mayo, little pieces of chicken, salad dressing and dried cranberries. One other tip - the ventilation is very poor, so you pick up the smell of frying food on your clothes. read more

This is a must for lunch in downtown San Angelo! The atmosphere is great! I recommend any of the sandwiches! The"Miles" is one of my favorites! A great place to have lunch with friends! read more

Hubby and I stopped here for lunch yesterday - our first time there. He had a burger called the "Water Valley" and he liked it - they charged extra for cheese & jalapenos though. They don't have french fries, so he got potato salad and said it was very good! I had the grilled tilapia from the lunch special - it was paper thin on one side, but the other side was good and flaky. It had a very flavorful glaze on it - the waitress said they have different varieties on different days, and that day it was Lemon Pepper. My meal came with toast & 2 sides - I ordered mashed potatoes but they were "out" so I ended up getting mac & cheese and green beans. The green beans were nothing special - just plain canned beans with no bacon or seasonings, but the mac & cheese was good and creamy. The sides come in little bowls, so the portions are small. I don't eat much, so it was just right for me, but for someone with a bigger appetite, it might not have been enough. I thought the prices were somewhat reasonable - his burger was $7.99 (plus the cheese & peppers) and the tilapia was $10.99. He had coffee, I had water and the bill came to $24.61 - so I guess they do charge for water! The waitress was friendly and attentive, but the wait was long. I had to go to the restroom (after drinking 2 glasses of water waiting for our food) and was directed to the other side of the hotel. When I got there, it was locked up. I found another bathroom, but the toilet seat was dirty. Overall, the food tasted good, the prices were ok and I would go there again. I will try the dessert next time - as we were leaving, we saw someone plating up what looked like an awesome slice of cheesecake! read more

I'm in the area for work and I arrived early so I wanted a place to grab breakfast. Although the breakfast menu only has a few items don't let that deter you from trying this place out. The people were friendly and the waitress was attentive and sweet. I had the breakfast taco and it was delicious and a nice size portion. It wasn't like a normal taco but more like a quesadilla. read more

I ate at mesquiet grill and I had a bowl of the chili and I had a the San Angelo sandwich and it was awesome sauce price

Decided to try Mesquite Bean for lunch and it was delicious. It is a small restaurant that gets very busy during lunch. They have daily specials that always look good. I have now tried several of the sandwiches and have never been disappointed, all of them are amazing. The sweet tea is also great because it is sweetened with prickly pear. Favorite so far- the Veribest sandwich and sweet tea. Also, fresh fruit is not on the menu, but you can ask for it as your side. read more

Had lunch there today- the potato soup an my Carlsbad salad were AMAZING! I've had the sandwiches before too and they are very big and filling. Only down side- my husband had the scraps that were in special... They were not special and were very plain and dry. The green beans were good. We both knew he just made a bad choice today. We will be back for sure! read more

I went here during my lunch hour. I had a sandwich called "The San Angelo" which was amazing! I wouldn't suggest coming here if you're in a bit of a rush because the service is lacking. It took a minute for me to be seated and I was alone. HOWEVER, I would definitely suggest giving this place a try. I was pleasantly surprised and will be returning! read more

Such a good spot for sandwiches and wraps. Quaint quiet spot to have lunch and in a great location. Parking may vary depending on when you go but walking is good for your health! Quality of food has that local farmers market fresh appeal to it! read more

Great food. Fast service. There catering service was the best.They took all the stress out of trying to put together a party. Food was great had plenty for all my guest. Will definitely be using them again. read more

This is THE place I take friends visiting town, and they've all given rave reviews! I love going to Mesquite Bean Cafe for lunch. My favorite: the Buffalo Gap sandwich and their Sweet Potato Jalepeno Soup. YUM! Great food, great service, quick serving time, and the owners are incredibly nice. read more

This is, by far the best place to eat in San Angelo. My wife and I are anxiously awaiting the dinner menu,which will feature Cajun cuisine. Wonderful place to go for some local flavor. read more

Delicious chicken and dumplings. Hard to catch them when they're open though.

Salmon special. Overcooked and dry. Dried out roll. Coleslaw tastes like it was out of a bag. Buttermilk pie. Meh. Not worth the price. The table wobbled too. The only redeeming factor was the very polite waiter. read more

I love the sweet tea and I swear that chicken and dumplings will make you want to slap your mama. Can't get enough!

I have been down to the Mesquite Bean Cafe several times now and haven't been disappointed yet...the staff is friendly and the food is very good...very accommodating when I requested a fruit cup in place of a traditional side...can't wait to try this place out for dinner, or breakfast for that matter... read more

When the original owner had it this was a good restaurant the food was great. Under new management this is no longer the way it is.

In town on business and this place was recommended as having home cookin. Well, they were wonderfully right. As I was being seated I saw the guy at the next table being served a breaded side of beef as chicken fried steak. It would have taken me two days to eat that thing. As I reviewed the menu I saw homestyle meatloaf. Now I was torn because those are my two favorites. The waitress said she thought the meatloaf was best, so I went with her opinion. OMG, it was super wonderful. It had to be almost a half pound of meat. Really coursely ground and perfect spices. It had a glaze on top that started with catsup, but was doctored to a molassas tang and thickness. The cole slaw and baked potato went perfectly with this meal. On top of all that they make their sweet tea with prickely pear flavored simple syrup. Just a hint of that tart prickely pear juice make the tea outstanding. The cafe is located in old Cactus Hotel and if you go you gotta wander into the old hotel main lobby and see tiles on the floor and walls. read more

I wasn't impressed with the canned veggies as the side to my bland entree. I tried it once and that was enough for me.