Mestizos is easily my favorite restaurant in the Woodlands/Conroe area. I highly recommend anyone to give this place a try. The staff is extremely professional and caring, and really delivers on a family atmosphere. In my many visits here, I have never seen an employee without a smile and the willingness to make my experience perfect. My family and I try to go here once a week - either for Friday night dinner or for Sunday brunch. The owner, Jacob, is almost always there and will routinely check on guests to make sure their experience is up to his standard. The friendly and fun culture Jacob has cultivated amongst himself, the staff, and the guests at Mestizos is one my favorite things about the restaurant.
Now, onto my favorite thing about the restaurant - the food! My all time favorite: the Mole enchiladas with Tinga chicken. The mole sauce is rich and velvety with the perfect blend of spices and flavors - topped with fresh shredded lettuce, finely diced white onion, and drizzled with queso fresco. Of course, this goes perfectly with some rice and charro beans.
Another must try are the tostadas - these are the perfect appetizer to start any meal, whether brunch or dinner. The beans, beef and queso fresco and other toppings go perfectly together. I always ask for a side of jalapenos and diced tomato to add on top. I definitely recommend adding the jalapenos.
Next, the brunch! The brunch is absolutely fantastic, and I cannot recommend it enough. I did not know they had a brunch for a while, but when I finally discovered it, I felt as if I had been missing out the previous few months. I always use eggs benedict as my baseline test for any brunch place - Mestizos passed with flying colors. They have the classic eggs benedict, which is good, but you MUST try the chorizo benedict. Delicious chorizo, with a poached egg and hollandaise topped with a jalapeno slice. The chorizo mixed with the runny egg yolk, all sopped up with an English muffin is the perfect combination.
Of course, at any Mexican restaurant you cannot forget the bar. Mestizos has delicious margaritas. Cold and strong drinks with regular and jumbo sizes. I can't tell you how big the regular is, however, as I have never strayed from the jumbo - and it's only $8.50. Mestizos also offers a variety of frozen margaritas including mango, peach watermelon, strawberry, and others.
Mestizos has dishes for the children as well. Of course, the American staple of chicken nuggets and French fries made it onto the menu just in case your child's taste buds are boring as my daughters. But for the kids, Mestizos also offers tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, hamburgers, and a grilled cheese.
I love this place. The taste and the consistency Mestizos delivers is unmatched by any other Mexican restaurant in the area. If you have not tried this place, give it a shot. If you have tried this place before and had a bad experience, I urge you to give it another try. read more