I wanted a change of pace today. enough chinese, korean and japanese... been eating asian pretty…read moremuch every day. i was looking for some jerk chicken or goat curry... i found this place as I was searching on google maps. basically, this was the closest one to where I was, at the moment, parked in a $3.49 per gallon gas station here in texas... i went in and order the oxtail dish. since it was happy hour, i also got a mojito... the mojito seems ok.. i thought, the sugar was not grinded enough... well, found out at the end when all the sugar was at the bottom in any case, Im here for the oxtail. it was really good. portions were really good. and the 2 free sides were also good, beans and plantains.. 30 bucks dish... it's unique and portions were good so I am happy. total was about $40+ i think i did $6 tip .. a little pricy but I understand since it is a high cost dish. it cost about the same in korean places.. the jamaican places have oxtail curry ... hmm perhaps it's time to try a instant pot recipe and buy some oxtail from costco... overall, a really good find. looks to be a hole in the wall place... i would love to try their cubanos... one of these days...

I have no idea where I first heard about this place, but I'm so glad I found it…read more Right after we ordered, the server brought over what looked like simple grilled pieces of bread. I was trying to save room for the main course, but there was something so delicious about those unassuming little bites. They were warm, slightly crisp, and completely addictive. We came specifically for the lunch specials, and they did not disappoint. I had my eye on the Piccadilly, a flavorful mix of ground meat with spices, potatoes, and what I believe were raisins and olives. It comes with white rice and black beans, but you can have them mixed together, which is absolutely the way to go. The combination of savory and slightly sweet flavors was fantastic. My only small wish is that it came with a few more sweet plantains on the side. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich, which comes with a side. We chose fries and iced tea, and they generously brought us BOTH large iced teas. The sandwich itself was huge, easily big enough to take half home. It was perfectly grilled, warm, and melty. If I could change one thing, it would be to make the bread a bit smaller while keeping all that delicious filling. This place is also a great value. Definitely worth stopping by and checking out.

Food was okay. We got the carne asada arepas, portion was good. I wish they wouldn't have put the…read moreketchup, it's not a burger and didn't go with the meal. The arepa was also overly salted. I didn't taste the patacon, the portion was huge. Idk if they really make the empanadas in house or if they just use store bought frozen. To summarize, I wouldn't make a special trip to this place. They charge you for water bottles, I guess no free cups of water if you are thirsty? Lots of parking. The personnel are nice. Everything is in Spanish, menu and the check out instructions on the iPad when you pay. Also, the didn't have various appetizers when we went. Maybe this place is someone else's cup of of tea, not mine.

Nice place really good price for the food and quality. Service has awesome and the food empanadas…read moreso good.

Amazing pupusas and the agua Fresca was delicious. Get the garlic and Spinach pupusa 9.5/10. The…read moresteak was a bit tough but still good. The Agua Fresca was refreshing and delicious. Dangerously addicting 9/10. Will be back for sure

Very clean and big spot for pupusas! Stopped for a quick lunch I was alone and normally don't get…read moreto stop here the family doesn't like this. So nice treat for me. Service was kind of awkward bc I didn't know what to do, they thought I was delivery person and not a walk in customer. However, I've been to them at their old location this was my first visit at their new location. It's really nice and clean. The pupusas were ok I just ordered the cheese and beans. I had plenty leftover so maybe just order one or two max. I would come back again when I'm in the mood for pupusa only as I didn't see that they offered any other foods. It's a small business so I always love supporting small businesses! If you haven't been here give it a try.

The service was great, the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. It feels like a slice of homeread more

The ambiance, the service, and the quality were top-notch. If you want to feel like you're at a…read moreloved one's home who made you a meal made with love, this is the place. We stopped for lunch, it wasn't busy or crowded, and there's plenty of seating. Our waiter let us know that on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a lively evening with a band if we were interested in that. He also mentioned the margaritas were good. Casa Vieja is a Colombian cuisine restaurant. I'm not too familiar with the dishes, so I opted for the mini Bandera Paisa, which is a traditional dish consisting of pork skin, sausage, sweet plantain, fried egg, thin steak, corn cake, red beans, white rice, and avocado. Not sure how this was the mini dish, but everything was so good. The food was well seasoned and not overly greasy or heavy. My request for spice was delivered with 2 salsas and grilled serranos. My beverage of choice was a mango juice, very refreshing, and the natural sweetness was complementary to my savory dish. I wish I had room for dessert, but this just gives me more of an incentive to return. Happy with the entire experience, if you haven't been, stop by!

It's a small shop, family owned, the family worked there is so nice and they will come talk to you…read morelike a family. It's simple and fresh ingredients, super authentic. I love the menudo, very flavorful and it's all you can eat in the store. Wish I have space for another bowl!

Some moms and I were throwing an End of Year Class party for our kids at our church this morning…read more On Tuesday, I placed a large pick up order for breakfast tacos for Sunday. My order was ready for me when I arrived and it was skillfully and accurately executed. The assortment of breakfast tacos were a hit, especially the bacon and egg. They were hot and tasty and Elenas also provided large containers of green and red salsas. I provided a bowl of shredded cheddar for those who wanted to add cheese to theirs. I'm so glad I didn't go with my initial idea of Taco Cabana. I appreciate the candid Yelp reviews that warned me of their inability to be dependable. Elenas is the real deal. Homemade flour tortillas and salsas, and they are dependable. I will be back to try some of their lunch items with my family as well as place more large breakfast taco orders for future morning events. Mother Elena and Daughter Evelyn are simply beautiful and honest people.

Really enjoyed this place. Great price and everything was…read moretasty. Good amount of parking. We got the habana sandwich and the ropa vieja. Everything was so divine, I can't pick a favorite. The ropa vieja was juicy and had a great flavor. I got it with white rice and black beans which were fine. I did also get maduros (yellow fried plantains) which I can never get enough of. The habana sandwich was much better than expected! It was a great option and we got a few since it had a lower price. I love included fries, so everything was a win. Tons of Cuban decor and good music videos playing on TVs. The employees were all very welcoming and nice. I will have to add pics

I first went to the store to simply buy some soap .. the Mexican lady wasn't welcoming at all…read more. keep in mind I'm mixed w black and Mexican women ..but I guess since Spanish isn't my first language. Im assuming that gave her the right to discriminate against me.. I need to owner of this establishment to reach out to me asap.. and please inform your workers .. we the customer pay there bills without US CUSTOMERS .. you and your employees have to way of paying there BILLS .. SO JUST FYI IF YOUR MIXED LIKE ME .. AND YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE ISN'T ENGLISH .. they follow you around the I'm talking down the same aisles .. as you makes me NEVER want to shop with business EVERY AGAIN .. and I to think I wanted to try out there restaurant.. But I promise on my dead mother I wont spend any more money w this business .. I get it's a Cuban restaurant but this AMERICA you need at least one person on your staff that speak fluent ENGLISH!!! That shit is irritating

Probably the best tasting chicken I've had in a long time. The half chicken with fries is too much…read morefor one person. Very juicy and savory. Now our "go-to" place for chicken.

We made a takeout order and drove a long distance over to this place only to be told that our order…read morewas canceled because they ran out of chicken. They made no effort to contact us to let us know the order had been canceled due to them running out of food, and were quite rude and short with us. No apology even though they had completely inconvenienced us. Very disappointed.

The food was the best I've had yet! I'm so happy Texas is getting better with the small business…read morerestaurants and this place is for the books. Great food fresh and authentic! Wonderful service attentive waiters and fast cook to order. Price was worth every bite

A Home-Cooked Feel with a Few Rough Edges…read more My first visit to Dona Maria started on a positive note with a warm, friendly greeting that made me feel welcome right away. I ordered the Calisticas with chicken and the Pernil (braised pork). The crispy plantains were one of the highlights of the meal, providing a nice texture and crunch. The pork was tender and juicy, although I unexpectedly encountered a large bone joint in one portion. The chicken cups were less successful. They were noticeably oily and lacked the juicy, flavorful bite I was expecting. The standout flavor of the meal was actually the chimichurri sauce. It added brightness and depth, and I found myself pouring it over nearly everything on the plate. Overall, the experience felt very much like eating at a friend's home--comforting, unpretentious, and made with care. That home-style atmosphere extended to the food preparation as well, which appeared informal (I did see prep without gloves) and may not appeal to guests who expect a more polished restaurant experience. While there were some enjoyable elements, particularly the hospitality, plantains, pork, and chimichurri, the execution of several dishes was inconsistent. A decent meal with a welcoming spirit, but not one that fully lived up to its potential.