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    The Lunch Box

    4.1 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    THE LUNCH BOX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Picadillo with eggs.

    The food was delicious! The hash browns were crispy and golden brown just how I like them. The red chile tasted homemade and had good flavor. Will definitely return next time I am in town!

    Marisa M.

    I love coming here especially with my family. They have menudo and caldo everyday of the week. My favorite is the daily specials. The server ladies are sooo nice and always in a good mood, at least from what I've experienced every time I come. Another plate you should try out is the gorditas they are FIRE!!! Love love love the gordita plate. When I normally get the special I'll get the caldo de res and tacos de pollo. You only get two tacos but is so worth it!!! I'm a long time and forever customer here. Enjoy my pics :)

    Excellent appetizer!
    Lola D.

    Very friendly service. Restaurant was very clean and welcoming. We are driving thru El Paso heading to Houston Texas and we are glad we stopped here. We were starving, driving from California to our new home in Texas, so this place had the right amount of food! Generous portions! Authentic Mexican food !!!

    Chilaquiles Red Plate.  The Green ones are tastier.
    Moderno P.

    Great food! Delicious too. Great service! Best place to bring your visibly friends and family. If your on a business trip, this is the place to bring your colleagues for a local and traditional Mexican food with homemade tortillas.

    Menudo

    What happened to the lunch box menudo?? Over cooked and nasty taste. Never again will I order menudo from here.

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    10 months ago

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    Best Menudo in the State of Texas!!! All the food at Lunch Box is great, friendly staff, comfortable ambience and priced fairly.

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    11 months ago

    Old School LowerValley Favorite GREAT food and service must go to place also has GREAT selection of food items

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    7 months ago

    You have to try this place. The good food and great service will make you return again.

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    1 year ago

    Every time we go we have no issues. Everything is always made to order. Must have are the pancakes and the menudo

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    The food was amazing. The service was good and the food was mind blowing . I definitely recommend this place.

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    2 years ago

    Delicate meals and great service! We love the atmosphere too. The prices are reasonable. Good job Martin!

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    2 years ago

    Service is number one and the food is delicious and also has a lot of specials and variety of food

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    Really good authentic Mexican food. Fresh flour tortillas and big servings. Very affordable and great customer service.

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    The Lunch Box - mexican - Updated May 2026

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