I moved by coldsprings a few years ago and found El Taquito Mexican Restaurant and fell in love…read more The food, service and restaurant is amazing. Great selection and everything is flavorful, plus i'm a huge fan of their chunky salsa. Staff is always super friendly and attentive. For being a little hidden this restaurant is a great spot for family dinner or solo dining. They also have a separate smoking area which is really nice.

Food is garbage. I've tried to like it a couple of times. It's bad every time I go. And I ordered…read moresomething different every time. Would not recommend. Only reason I been more than once is because there isn't much in this town.

We had good sandwiches for lunch. Service was excellent. The staff very attentive to needs of meal…read more I would come back as traveling through area. I saw previous post on BLT sandwich. I have a different opinion on sandwich. It was a quick bite which I was expecting. I was not looking for a Michelin sandwich. I was looking for a sandwich to fill me up to my destination. I want to say. I can see the previous person's perspective. I was pleased with what I ordered!

Wouldn't let my teenager use the restroom without being a customer so decided to grab quick lunch…read morehere. What a mistake. $60 spent and not one thing was good. The bruschetta appeared to be microwaved regular bread, slice of cheese and cherry tomato. The nachos tasted like cat food and my kid refused to finish even one, and the étouffée was the worst I ever had.. and clear... I'm not one to leave reviews but if the food is going to suck so bad, you might want to try being a friendly establishment so people have SOMETHING good to say about you. Seriously had the thought they were pranking us because they were mad about the restroom situation. Place was fairly clean. That's the only positive I've got.

Wow. I was hesitant in stopping as it is just a small building and there were no cars. To be honest…read moreI missed it the first time I passed it and had to turn around. But this place is seriously so delicious. I had the pleasure of having the entire restaurant to myself it was nice and cool, good in escaping that Texas heat. I ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs, bacon, potatoes, onions, cheese and refried beans. The plate came out with a little bed of lettuce, a tomato slice, and a slice of avocado. I am usually super picky about my veggies as restaurants but again, wow, the flavor of my burrito, the salsa, and the fresh avocado and tomato to die for. My boyfriend and I are new to the area and I can't wait to show him this place we will be regulars. Delicious. Authentic. Hidden Gem with a wonderful waitstaff.

Great food but the restaurant is not much to look at. Looks can be deceiving…read more Barbacoa Taco

We love Carmelita's. The American Tacos are our favorite. Wish the restaurant part was a little…read morebigger and they were open on weekends.

The lady owner that serves is rude and I won't be coming back. That's probably the reason this…read moreBuisness stays small! Leave to be about your customers and not fake about it!

I loved the patron grill but sadly we recently were going to get some orders out and I happen to…read morelook at the menu. It's a cute place. It has odd ambience and terrific service or it did. What I'm sad about is the prices that they have gone to. Ouch yes the food was good and they gave you plenty but it's not a high-end restaurant and they have gone a little bit crazy. I don't know if they still have lunch specials, but I won't be getting dinner there anytime soon. I know the cost of everything has gone up, but most of us didn't get that with our income so if you want to keep your customers, you might want to rethink the prices of some of your basic items

Food was delicious and service was a little slow but it was Chico de Mayo after all …read more I belive the prices are still going up been coming here for 20 years and my wife and my self normally spend under 50.00 dollars. Last night with our granddaughter who's 9 yrs old the bill was $ 90 + 10 tipping. We will go find a new Mexican restaurant else where. $$$$$

This place is fantastic! It feels like a trip back in time to when Tex-Mex was affordable and…read moreportions were generous. The value here is truly refreshing. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is spotlessly clean, making it extremely family-friendly. While the margarita is just average--not bad, but strong enough --the food more than makes up for it. The quesadillas are amazing at just $14 for eight pieces. Many places only offer four triangles at the same price or more, but not here. They're packed with cheese, and the steak and chicken are tender and juicy. We also tried the Dirty Donkey, a hefty beef burrito smothered in their delicious chili gravy, served with beans and rice, and a Crunchy taco for only $13. Plus, I had the two-taco combo plate, which included an enchilada (I chose cheese) and a tamale, and beans and rice all covered in chili gravy. I opted for a crunchy beef taco and a soft chicken taco. That was a great value, with a ton of food for around $14. I can't wait to return the next time I'm in the area!

No karaoke .. just over priced tex mex and a noisy atmosphere…read more I will NOT be back. We called and asked for karaoke for.my daughters birthday and they confirmed they had it and they indeed do not.. Waste of time. I give no stars... Is that possible? Livingston just got more boring they used to host karaoke every weekend.. So lame.

Just visiting the area and stopped by for lunch. The food is amazing. Everything is fresh and…read moreservice was great.

Comida increíble!! We came here when no other places were open in this Texas heat & it was so…read moreamazing ! Service was very nice & the food was so good. They had a misting machine throughout the place to keep it nice and cool. The decorations here were so lovely & they had music playing the whole time . Definitely a great place to come and relax while you eat.

Came here for lunch today for the first time with my family, who has been going here for years…read more Mann, I was all set to get some Barbacoa tacos, but then Randy said they had mole today so you know what I had to do! It was amazing!!! This place is run by a really nice family!! if you are in the mood for fantastic service and food, check them out!

If you're looking for a fancy restaurant with margaritas and loud ambiance, this is not for you…read more But if you're looking for awesome, authentic Mexican food then this is the place. We come here for breakfast and are never disappointed. The food is homemade and everything is so fresh.

Food is typical tex mex fare, I've never had anything bad here, but nothing outstanding or overly…read morememorable either. The guacamole is always fresh though and much better than the queso. Margaritas and chips could use some improvement, however, if you're trying to have a quiet Mexican food lunch/dinner away from all the Livingston hustle and bustle, this is your place. Service is usually pretty standard and not disappointing, that is a plus. 3 stars because the margaritas are weak (to the point, the last few times here, we didn't order drinks) and the chips are too thick and too hard.

El Taquito is not a restaurant. It is a metaphor--a grim yet seductive reminder of humanity's…read moreceaseless quest for meaning in a world defined by chaos. As I entered, the air was thick with the aroma of charred meat and fleeting dreams. The tacos, though small, held the weight of centuries, each bite a delicate balance between pleasure and existential dread. The servers moved with a kind of determined indifference, as though they too understood that we are all but dust in the winds of fate. They brought me my enchiladas without a word, for what could words do in the face of the inevitable? In conclusion, El Taquito reminds us that while the food nourishes our bodies, it leaves our souls untouched--yearning for meaning in a universe that provides none. I recommend the carnitas. Decent Margaritas too