This restaurant, located in a nondescript strip mall in Garland off NW Hwy, is truly a hidden gem. The ambience is nothing to write home about, but the food is outstanding. The chef is obviously trained and talented. We went here for dinner on a Sunday because the kid wanted pasta. The menu actually is quite diverse with some Italian, Mexican, vegetarian, meat, burgers, and flatbread. Usually or often when a restaurant tries to do everything it ends up doing nothing well. That is not the case with the Italian that we had here. We started with a Caprese salad and it was pretty standard. The wife had lamb chops and they were cooked perfectly. Great sauce. The spinach and mashed potatoes were also perfect. I had chicken piccata. It was one of the best, if not the best, I have ever had. Chicken was tender and the sauce was excellent. The grilled vegetables were cooked perfectly. We had fruit tart (excellent), cheesecake (excellent) and chocolate cake (excellent) for dessert. We want to come back. If the Mexican is as good as the Italian food, this place is an all-time winner. read more

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This is the definition of hidden gem! Very unassuming, in a strip mall, but when you go inside - boy will you be surprised! The quality of food that you are getting and the level of service you are getting is not what you would expect from the looks of the outside. Food is prepared with so much skill and love, every dish feels like a 1 of 1 dish, and it's BYOB! I mean, do I need to say anything else?! Love this place and it's definitely a must try in the neighborhood! read more

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New Restaurant Review: Alondra's Cuisine, Garland It's one of my bestest friends birthdays today and wanted to pick her up and take her to lunch for a treat. Are used to live in the area 10 years ago, but very unsure of what's around, so checked out Google to see. This restaurant was right around the corner from her house! It is in a strip mall, so definitely unassuming from the outside, and a bit from the inside as well. (My designer eye wanted to make some changes SO BADLY!) It was slow when we arrived, one other table inside only. We were greeted right away by the chef, very friendly guy! My friend ordered the margarita flatbread and really enjoyed it. I was taking a chance and ordered the salmon. I could not be more impressed! The salmon was cooked perfectly, and was moist and flaky, and served with a creamy garlic sauce. The vegetables were the perfect amount of crunch. Just delish. It being her birthday, they were kind enough to bring out a beautiful piece of chocolate cake with a candle. This place is definitely worth checking out! So good! read more

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Love this place. It's clean, calm, great atmosphere, beautiful music and the background and your really get a fine dining experience here. It's named after their daughter Alondra and she's so sweet. Love to see her working when i come to eat. The food looks like it's straight out of a cook book. The presentation is everything and everyone is very nice. read more

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An amazing vegetarian meal this evening! What a great find for any vegans in Garland/Richardson area. We will be back! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Great vegetarian amd vegan options as well as non-veggie dishes! Cuisine is a mix of Mexican and American dishes. They also have fuit and vegetable juices. I got the green juice, veggie enchiladas, and fruit tart. Everything was good! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Fruit Tart - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

I tried this place with a group of friends. I originally found it while searching for something Vegan friendly but where the food looked tasty for non vegans as well. This place did not disappoint. What a hidden gem. Update--December 2023 I still love this place. The tortilla soup is so good that I HAVE to get a cup with dinner or bring some home to go every time. If you do get the soup to go it is packaged nicely, hot, and they give you all the accompanying items with it. I usually go with the Salmon but this time I decided to try the Filet---PERFECTION! I got the filet with the accompaniments of the ribeye. So if you're looking at the menu that's what I asked for. So I got the peppercorn sauce and au gratin potatoes. The prices are good here. The ambiance is nice, but the food could support a much more romantic atmosphere. This is an unassuming place so I'm not sure you would bring a date here for the ambiance, but if you want to blow them away with the food---choose this for a date night. If you have foodie friends bring them here. read more

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The food was very professionally prepared and presented, it was also delicious. I've never heard my son go "mmm" so much over a burger before . I wasn't crazy about how frozen the tiramisu was but it was still pretty good. Service was amazing and it was nice and quiet. read more

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For the tiniest little hole in the wall, this was quite literally the best meal I had eaten in a decade. And I travel all across the country. The lamb was perfectly done. read more

This amazing restaurant closed last week after serving beautiful, delicious meals with love to Garland for 6 years. Best wishes to Chef Izzy and his family on their next chapter in life. read more

My son and I were hungry and in the area and popped in after seeing Alondra's Cuisine had some great ratings and the food did not disappoint. The staff and chef greeted us and were super friendly and the meal was delicious. The chicken egg rolls were freshly made as well. Highly recommend. read more

Service was lacking and honestly ruined the experience. Wait staff was unresponsive and extremely slow even to get water. Food was decent, slightly above average but nothing amazing. Tasted home cooked and genuine but lacked pizzazz. Interior is kinda bland. read more

I had the Ensalada De Chef and I asked the chef to add strawberries and crispy chicken, food was delicious and the service was great! Isaiah, the chef was very welcoming and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Ensalada Del Chef - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Delicious food!!! I got the ceviche, and it was fresh, flavorful, wonderful. Everyone else's plates looked equally well presented and tasty. The fruit tart and tiramisu were the perfect way to end the meal. The chef greeted us at the end of the meal. We will definitely be back. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Ceviche - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Pleasantly unsurprised to come here and have this place deliver a five star meal after seeing the great ratings on yelp. Shrimp ceviche... we licked the plate. I got the filet with double veggies. Perfect in every way. Wife got the tilapia and loved every bite. This place had a great atmosphere and wonderful service from the chef himself. The bathrooms were perfectly clean. This man and woman team take their business with such pride and it shows. I'm in town for business and can't wait to come back again next time I'm in town. !! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Filet with double vegetables. Perfectly seasoned all around. - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

It was a quiet cute spot for lunch away from crowds , food was excellent. Everything made in house even bread rolls. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Lunch with my coworkers - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

This is the best restaurant in Garland hands down. This place is so healthy it's so good it's so fresh it's so delicious. Literally could eat here everyday. My favorite thing is the grilled salmon plate it's perfect. I also love the grilled shrimp, the have super fire marghertia flat bread also steak. I feel like everything on the menu is good. I could say so much but in a world where everything is so processed and overwhelming this place is the complete opposite. It literally taste good for you. read more

Not good. Wanted to walk out. Big mistake. When we walked in for lunch one day - something seemed off. The reviews look fantastic on Yelp but nobody was there. The place had no life. No TVs. No decor. Looked like someone placed 25 tables in a dance studio and called it a restaurant. The food is cooked in the back. Tables sticky. We ordered and I immediately became worried when the drinks came in soda cans (and they were wrong too!). Oh boy. The food comes out on plates you would buy at Target for 3 for $10. Obviously pre-frozen stuff thrown in an air-fryer or something. The sliders made White Castle burgers look big and they are 75 cents each there, not like $5 each here. The tortilla soup was like green boiled water with little pieces of avecado and had the distinctive taste of a metallic stove pot. We just paid the bill and left. Barely touched the sub-par food. I am far from high society but never to return. Maybe this will help a non-vegan save a miserable trip because it seems the majority of their high scores are by them. read more

The food is amazing! We have our book club here a lot and they are so wonderful. I can't recommend this place enough! Come check it out! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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What a wonderful place! I was looking for a restaurant with vegan options and was pleasantly surprised that Alondra's had multiple vegan options. Everything our table ordered was excellent- perfectly cooked and tasty! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Third time here and loved every visit, the food is so fresh and tasty. The background music is relaxing and just a great overall atmosphere and great service. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Chicken sandwich, ancho chili chicken and wonderful homemade rolls - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Amazing service and even better food. The owner/chef is amazing and cooked my steak to perfection. I'll be back!!! Don't miss this gem! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - NY strip - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

I can't imagine this place isn't always packed. The food here is AMAZING, and it's made with love by a really talented chef! I had always driven by this restaurant, and it's easy to miss amongst a sea of eateries. I was introduced by my grandmother who had eaten here before. When I came in the first time, I was astonished to see a menu with vegetarian and vegan options here in Garland! I usually have to venture out to Dallas, Plano, or Frisco to find a vegetarian restaurant, but there's one here in my own backyard! Before you worry, yes they have meat options too. I've been able to find a place to eat with my very picky family and find something for everyone - a major feat to have accomplished. Now, we come to eat here for all of our major milestones and celebrations - or when we're just craving something healthy and delicious. Please try this place out and keep it alive! We can't afford to lose a gem like this in this neighborhood. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Healthy green juice - yes I did almost drink it all before I forgot to take a picture, lol. - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Food was amazing and prices reasonable, 5 stars for sure. Lots of vegetarian selections also but I perfer the ribeye.

Oh my goodness, what gem! I want to say this was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Support this wonderful local business as much as you can. They deserve it! We tried the chicken egg rolls, which were freshly made and fried up perfectly with a sesame dipping sauce. We also had the caprese salad, which was fresh and full of basil with sides of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh pesto to add yourself, and then the margarita flatbread that also had fresh mozzarella and pesto with tomato slices. For our shared entree we had the beef roulade which was tender and flavorful with super fresh vegetables cooked perfectly and mushroom risotto. You have to try this place. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu. The chef is awesome, friendly and takes real pride in his creations which is obvious in every bite. See you again! read more

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Love the food Here. It's so clean and you have healthy options. We specifically love the chicken pasta plate with the green sauce and the steak. The veggies are always cooked perfectly. read more

Wonderful service and sweet little atmosphere but food was just ok. We really appreciated the service and how kind the owners were.

This is a wonderful place. It survived covid. The food was freshly made From vegetables to dessert. The chef was fabulous and came out to meet us. This was my first time in Texas. I might stay just to be able to eat here on a regular. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Alonda's - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Quality food, served hot and fresh! Taste very REAL. This is an up-and-coming restaurant, located off of Centerville! The staff was very attentive but could have been a little bit more "classy" with their attire to match the ambiance. The inside is clean, and the music is soft. Great for dates, and I noticed they have a larger areas for big groups. Glad I found this restaurant will return again! read more

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Food was delicious Would totally come back for healthy choices instead of fast food anyday.Service was good too... definitely worth checking out . read more

I'm not sure how long this place has been here but it may be the best kept secret. I'm kinda torn between sharing it's greatness and keeping it to myself but it is so outstanding, I really want them to succeed. We came for Mother's Day lunch. We were a party of 7 so we got a little of everything: I had the spinach stuffed chicken - it had a little kick but the sauce was so delicious, other half had shrimp scampi (I have a seafood allergy so I couldn't try it but I'm pretty sure it was delicious - his plate was clean)! Our party also ordered salmon, lemon chicken, ribeye, and salad. Everyone was pleased with their entree, the vegetables were cooked perfectly and the potatoes and/or pasta were tasty. We also ordered cheesecake and tiramisu to go. The one down side was that some might think service was a little slow, I personally like not feeling rushed, but if you are in a hurry, you may want to advise the waitstaff before sitting down. I, personally, look forward to returning soon and making this part of our regular rotation!!! read more

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Elegant tasteful cuisine right here in Garland, TX. This was a delightful find. It's another unicorn with 75 reviews & all were 5 stars. This is a small family place that is unique these days and their daughter is named Alondra. The parking is a little short, but spaces are nearby with the bank next door. We had the Angel hair pasta, artichoke hearts, capers, & sun dried tomatoes sautéed in olive oil & garlic. I added grilled shrimp to mine. Pasta was very delicate and the dish was tasty with the fresh shaved parmigiana cheese. The bread was homemade and crusty and light on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I also had a cup of tortilla soup that was delicious with avocado pieces in it. Then we topped it off with a fresh baked Apple with cinnamon & ice cream. Really spectacular, but a little messy. It's a great place with a broad menu & vegetarian options. Try it, you'll like it! read more

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Amazing food, really nice people and service. Had the lemon basil chicken and chicken nachos which were really tasty. Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere as well. read more

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a well rounded menu that should please anyone, vegetarians included. ive had the chicken egg rolls, lamb chops, caprese salad, lentil soup, veggie burger, mixed veggues, and the baked cinnamon apple for desert. everthing was perfect/flavorful. prices are very reasonable. $30 or less for all the meals/sandwiches. the ambience feels like fancy dining but a dress code is absolutely not required. the chef alway comes out to make sure we're pleased. mom/pop restaurant. plenty of parking. i'm suprised this doesnt have more reviews. please check them out. read more

Alondra's Cuisine - lambchops & veggies - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Great food- good value! Sometimes service has been slow. Restaurant open and clean. Food prepared fresh- so yes often have to wait but so worth it! Bonus it's BYOB read more

Its always so empty, which is sad because the food is SO GOOD! We always get the Avocado club sandwich. the fries will stay crunchy jo mayyer how long they stay out. Def reccomend read more

Who knew... best food I've had in Dallas lately. Flavor wise, rivals some of the best restaurants I've eaten at in Dallas. I had the best tortilla soup, ever, and angel hair pasta with veggies. Fresh, healthy food! I love this place. Highly recommend. read more

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Warning!!! Tortilla soup, no veggies, nothing, just broth!!! $9 for broth!! ‍First time ever, for me, where a place just served broth as "tortilla soup" read more

If you haven't checked them out yet, you are truly missing out on a hidden gem! I took my mother here tonight looking for a new place that offered healthy options. They absolutely delivered! The menu is fantastic! The inside is super clean and inviting and we were warmly greeted. I had the spinach salad (I'm vegan) and my mom had the salmon. Both dishes were excellent and the price was right! More restaurants like this around here please!!!! read more

Alondra's Cuisine - Pan Seared Salmon - Italian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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This is one of the places I am tempted to give 5 stars. 4 from my point of view is very good and Alondra's is just a little better than that. Our arrival was 11:40 A.M. We were greeted at the door by the Chef. He seated us and brought us our drinks. The waitress came in and changed then took over from there. She was very pleasant and attentive. It wasn't busy so we had a chance to chat a bit. She was delightful. This is not fast food. The meals we had were prepared fresh which takes just a minute longer. Wow! Were we ever surprised. This is definitely a jewel in Garland. The Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are marked as such. Alondra's is not exclusively vegetarian but they lean heavily in that direction. They serve food that is good for you. Some may think that means bland or mushy. No folks, not so at Alondra's. My asparagus was crisp but cooked with a seasoning that delighted my tongue. I could have eaten a whole plate of just the asparagus. The rice was nice. The star of the show - Roulade - was magnificent. Melt in your mouth magnificent. Tish and I both tasted it and we both came to the same conclusion - it was worth every dollar we paid for it. It is a bit pricey for a lunch dish but don't let that stop you. Tish had the Calavacitas Rellenas. You could have fooled me and called it anything - I do need to know the name so I can order it again. That is not to say there aren't at least four other dishes I'm dying to see how Chef prepares them. I'm leaving it with it was very, very good and I feel happier and healthier having eaten at Alondra's. read more

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