I've driven past this unassuming place many times...when I stopped in today, I was pleasantly surprised! Not only was the staff super friendly and accommodating--the food was fantastic! They serve several breakfast dishes all day. I had the Huevos de Mexicans--which came with rice and beans for carry out. It was great! I will definitely go back. I also liked how they have covered outdoor seating. Cafe Bueno is located conveniently close to Shan row in downtown Frederick. Best of all, they had margaritas to go--so I took some home, since it was Cinco de Mayo! read more

Cafe Bueno - All set up for Cinco de Mayo with outdoor dining! - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great service. Good food. Excellent lunch specials with beer. Kinda hidden gem. I will make it a regular stop. read more

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Sort by most recent first. That is my advice for yelp and you may be able to avoid the trap we just fell in to. At one point this place used to be very good apparently. Based on current reviews something has obviously happened. The server was nice and pleasant and the ability to sit outside is nice. However, our kiddos chicken fingers and fries were OBVIOUSLY undercooked. The chicken tacos were average at best and light on the meat if nothing else. The steak burrito meat literally looked like chopped steakums not an actual cut of steak. We haven't been this disappointed in a long time. Cafe bueno was no bueno. They are charging just as much as some of the other mid to high end Mexican restaurants so you can definitely do better in Frederick. read more

Cafe Bueno is a nice Mexican restaurant right outside of Downtown Frederick, MD. The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious Mexican food items to choose from on the menu and the staff is super helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my time at Cafe Bueno and look forward to visiting again! read more

Cafe Bueno - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This is authentic Mexican food. Some of the best in the area. Sadly as of late the prices have went up substantially. We used to go every week because they offered great food at an affordable price. That's no longer the case. Prepare to spend $50 for 2 if you go there now. The staff I used to be fast and friendly but the last visit we had was not typical. There was plenty of staff but they were more focused on what appeared to be friends that were outside rather than what was going on inside. I was very disappointed. You get the authentic tables and tile making the ambiance entertaining. read more

We tried Café Bueno last night because we had wanted to try it for a long time. I have to say that I was not overly impressed. The burrito I had was decent although the steak was of average cut. The shrimp inside the burrito were great. It was tasty so I will give them that, although it would be nice to have some sour cream for the top of the burrito like I get at other places. Additionally, the refried beans were a little thin. Not watery per se, but just kind of runny. The chips were fresh, although the one thing I really didn't like was that we had to pay for them and the salsa, which was bland. Virtually all other Mexican places bring you chips and salsa to start your meal. And honestly, for what I got, I think it was kind of pricy. I think there are much better options out there in the Frederick area for Mexican food. I'm not really sure what all the hype was for this place. read more

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I got the Al-pastor tacos which were very flavorful and delicious. The waitresses were very nice too and the salsas were great. However, their pricing is kinda odd. They charge over $6 for the spicy salsa and there's no free chips and salsa on the house before you order (like there is at basically every other sit down Mexican restaurant). And if you tell them you want the hot salsa with the chips, don't be surprised when they do not provide the standard salsa that comes with the chips because they want to charge you extra for each salsa. They also don't give you a plastic bag when you want to take food to go so you have to carry all the boxes/containers separately. But the food quality is really good and with the added nice service, I'm not going to give below 4 stars. read more

Cafe Bueno - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This is my go-to for lunch about once a month. The staff is always very friendly and they offer great service. The location itself doesn't have a ton of parking available but there is a parking lot behind it that is shared with other businesses. The inside is small and appears very clean and they also offer a large, covered outdoor seating area. The chips and salsa aren't complimentary as many others in the area are so you'll have to order them ($4.99). The food itself is reasonably price with good portions. Aside from their regular menu, they offer lunch specials as well. I ordered the Fajitas Texacana which comes with corn or flour tortillas, Guacamole, Rice, and Beans. They also bring out three different salsas for your entree which all vary on the spiciness. Recently, they are selling house made corn tortillas to go for about $6 which is a great deal. They sell them until they run out! read more

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Ambiance: Very colorful restaurant with friendly people and fast service. They have plenty of dedicated parking. Food: We ordered loaded nachos with chicken and chicken quesadillas. Both the dishes were made to perfection and tasted great. We could tell that the food was freshly made and the nachos were super light. read more

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Fast service the night we were there. Good food. We would go back but live 1700 miles away. Not much flexibility in trading an enchilada for a taco on a kids plate. Could use a better a la carte menu. read more

Authentic Spanish charm meets delicious food at Café Bueno. The interior feels warm and inviting, with a true Spanish aesthetic that sets the tone right away. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and impressively fast. The food arrived quickly and packed deep, rich flavors that showed real care in preparation. Prices are reasonable for the quality you're getting. Overall, a great dining experience--I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Cafe Bueno - Chicken fajita - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Stoped in last night for some fajitas waited few minutes no chips n salsa they said was making some so got the steak was pretty good a little thin n crispy some pieces the rest was a little robbery tasting choked a few times no sour cream little lettuce n rice but they refilled my drink few times I did like that but still no chips n salsa the waiters was nice n polite but at the end I just decided the chips was not coming so I paid n left might try again in future but in no hurry to return anytime soon read more

My daughter and I arrived around 1:30 PM for lunch on Cinco de Mayo. It was very lively on the outside with additional seating and patio covering and a live DJ. As soon as we walked in, we immediately greeted and sat at a table inside. We ordered drinks While we waited to where the people asked if we were doing OK and if we needed anything to drink or any appetizers. We ordered chips and salsa and our meal. They came pretty quick and the service was not incredible! We had several times where servers and passing would ask if we needed anything else. My Daughter ordered the chicken burrito and I ordered the three steak tacos, Mexican style and a margarita. They offered face painting, vibrant and energy/vibe of the restaurant was fun and great. First time - we felt we discover the best Mexican restaurant in Frederick read more

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My wife and I tried Café Bueno for lunch today. This restaurant did not serve complementary salsa and tortilla chips... but with the economic difficulties all restaurants are facing I guess I understand why most Mexican restaurants do not offer complementary chips and salsa anymore. There was a luncheon menu, but it did not include fajitas. There were no luncheon portion size fajitas available. So we ordered the normal steak and shrimp fajita portion which is quite large and split it. The fajitas were very flavorful and tasty, as were the refried beans, Mexican rice, and guacamole. The "fixing" plate did not include shredded cheese, Pico de Gala, nor salsa..... when I inquired about the salsa, they did bring a small container of salsa. It was nice having the menus right at each table and not having to wait for somebody to bring them. Service was good, but not outstanding. Our waitress refilled my diet cola with iced tea (my wife's choice of drink) but it was an honest error and she apologized for it. The venue is attractive with a nice, Mexican decor. Two unisex bathrooms are clean and neat. Cost of the fajitas and one soft drink, and one ice tea, including tax was $25 and I added a $4 gratuity. Splitting the full-size fajita portion was a good choice for us because we ended up eating everything and not having to take anything home. I would have awarded five stars, if the meal had included complementary chips and salsa, as well as shredded cheese and pico de gala on the fajita fixings plate. All in all, it was a very tasty and satisfying lunch... We will dine there again when we are in Frederick. I can recommend this restaurant..... try it , I think you'll like it. read more

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Cafe Bueno is an awesome find here in Frederick and is a great lunch spot if you work nearby. This is a go-to at least once a month if you want some decent Mexican food. The food is good but it's not "write home about it". Most Mexican restaurants serve complimentary chips and salsa so if you crave those bad boys like I do anytime you eat mexican, you'll have to pay $4.99. I typically get a burrito for lunch but decided on their Chimichanga lunch special and it wasn't good or bad. It was crunchy and completely stuffed but a little watery inside, but the flavor was there. There is enough parking spaces to fit the amount of people that can fit inside this smaller restaurant but they do have outdoor seating which is nice in the warmer months. However, you do have to deal with the noise from East Street traffic since it's right there. The service is pretty good as well, but I would not count on anyone coming to check on you after you get your food. You typically have to stop someone and ask for a refill, although it depends on which waitstaff is there that day. All in all, I would recommend this place to someone! read more

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Delicious food and awesome service! Definitely recommend trying it out, you will not be disappointed! read more

Cafe Bueno - American Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Both me and my partner are Hispanic, so we were looking for an authentic Mexican place. Cafe Bueno is Mex-American, the clientele is more American so the plates end up being Americanized. No real variety between foods: quesadillas, burritos, nachos, tacos, very simple stuff. We ordered a Torta Cubana for 11.99 and enchiladas for around the same price. We added rice and beans to the plate. The torta cubana had some flavor, the meat was a tad bit chewy but overall it wasn't bad. It was packed so for the price I find it a good deal. The cheese enchiladas were disappointing, no real flavor it was just store bought melted cheese and chewy tortilla. Personally, I wouldn't come back here. I felt like it wasn't authentic at all, but I wouldn't knock it until you try it read more

Cafe Bueno - Torta cubana - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Nice place for great food!!! One of the better restaurants of its type. Good prices/great service..really good food read more

Unremarkable food. Unremarkable prices. Televisions are obnoxious. Quite a crowd for Tuesday at 5:00, so maybe other people know what's really tasty. read more

Service, food, menu are all amazing !!! This is my fav Mexican restaurant in Frederick! The employees are all so accommodating and the atmosphere is warm !! I love the taco but most recently I've been in love with the fajitas!!! So delish !! read more

Their food is good and I really like the service and the ambience, but the prices are getting really crazy!!! They charge for everything extra like 2 ounces of tomatoes or 2 ounces of lettuce! I love their was rancheros but their prices are just so crazy. I'm not gonna go there anymore. I'm sorry it was my favorite here but don't wanna go anymore because of this extra extra extra BS thank you no thank you. read more

First time visit during lunch. The chicken quesadilla was flavorful and delicious. Ordered the California chicken burrito was just okay. I am used to having chips and salsa and was disappointed that it would cost extra unlike other local places. Service was great and was checked on often. The restaurant was beautiful and loved the music playing. The booth area felt a bit crowded. Overall, would like to visit again for dinner. read more

Cafe Bueno - Chicken quesadilla, lunch menu - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I want to start with that I usually love eating at Cafe Bueno. Last night was not the same experience at all. I ordered the steak enchiladas and while the steak part was good, the diced radishes were not an addition I appreciated. I actually looked on the menu to see if it was listed as part of the ingredients. So I took the other two home with me and took the steak out of the first one this morning to put on a salad and left those radishes or whatever they were go to the garbage. The service was great as usual and they are always very attentive to their customers. read more

Very nice service and waiters with good music. Food was really good. I ordered some chicken enchiladas. 10/10. Restrooms were really nice and clean. One thing to keep in mind is there are no tooth picks lol. read more

Cafe Bueno - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This used to be our go-to Mexican restaurant in Downtown Frederick but after our most recent meal, it no longer will be. I don't know what changed at the restaurant but our meals were horrible. Watery nachos for appetizers: the refried beans were more like bean soup, making our nacho chips soft within minutes. The jalapeños looked like they came straight out of jar and overall just not enjoyable. My Al pastor taco dish wasn't anything like what Al pastor should be: the pork was too spicy with weird red coloring added. Again, not authentic and not enjoyable. Lastly, the house margaritas were too syrupy sweet and not well made. Like I mentioned earlier, it's a big disappointment for us. Please go back to how you used to make your food which was great. What you're doing now isn't working. read more

We decided to try a new Mexican restaurant as we were traveling through Frederick, Maryland. I looked up reviews and Cafe Bueno had a high rating. We sat down ten minutes before the lunch specials were over. My husband had the chicken California burrito, I had the regular chicken burrito, and my mom had the taco salad. All our meals were very tasty. They do not have free chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants, but we didn't mind because our entrees were filling. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated and we had a very friendly server. We would dine at Cafe Bueno again! read more

Been wanting to stop in as had only eaten on the patio several summers ago. Really loved the colorful decor and coziness of the dining area. Service was attentive and we were seated in a nice booth in a back corner. Menu seemed a bit limited with no combination platters but huge selection of burritos. Very very unhappy they charge for chips and salsa. Rip off red flag. Wanted cheese enchiladas but not on the menu and waitress said had to order 3 of the same, which seemed restrictive for no reason. Ordered beef which came with tasteless rice and mediocre refried beans. Probably good the servings were not generous. No sour cream and maybe a tablespoon of salsa on the side. The enchiladas were mainly greasy bits of low quality steak wrapped in a smallish tortilla. 3 of them. Husband ordered the al pasture burrito which was large. Unfortunately the large bits of chopped onion overwhelmed the pork and pineapple. Drinks must be good here because everyone raves about the food. Not our experience. read more

Café Bueno estaba moy ricooo Los enchiladas 10/10 I recommend the spicy pork with the verde salsa 10/10.Service was really good tooo Got my food really quick And I was so hungry too. Location was in downtown not a fan because it's so smalll. read more

Cafe Bueno - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Always wanted to try this restaurant for a long time and finally went. There was no chips and salsa on the table but that was Ok just strange. The waitress brought us two beers quickly however when I asked for water she just asked what our order was. My parter only wanted 2 different tacos but we were told it only comes in an order of 3 and they had to be the same. So we got 2 orders of what he wanted and I'd take a plate and swap some tacos. The waitress asked if we wanted rice and beans and we said sure. We were never told of an up charge of $1.50 each. Even when I added an order of guacamole it didn't come with chips. What they have against tortilla chips I have no idea. Would not recommend. The food was ok I guess you're paying extra for the ambiance. read more

This is one of our family favorite Latin restaurants in the Frederick area. Currently due to COVID, they only offer outdoor dining and take out. But the outdoor seating is covered and the tables are six feet apart or more. As we were seated, they offered the menu to be looked at online through your phones. During this visit we ordered the guacamole and chips as an appetizer-the chips are made fresh! We usually enjoy coming on the weekends since Cafe Bueno offers the Suadero beef burritos. So so yummy! We love adding this to our list of places to visit and it's definitely a local gem. read more

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This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants I have ever been. The service, food, and decor are all phenomenal! The way they cook their meat is amazing, they are so juicy and flavorful. We ordered the chicken quesadillas, chicken and chorizo tacos (Mexican Style), and Taxeno (mixed meat fajitas). All three dishes were great, and I highly recommend anything with chicken. I would all three dishes again. For dessert we had the fried ice cream which was the weakest dish and mainly due to the batter was chewy instead of crunchy like others I have had. All in all thought, the meal was fantastic and it didn't break the bank. read more

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This Mexican restaurant has grown on me over time. I've probably been here 6 times now just because I have a kid at the dance studio and what's better than a meal and drink while waiting? The margaritas are really potent and taste great. They have Modelo Negro ON TAP (bonus points). I went off menu this week and got one of the specials which was the chicken mole enchiladas and OMG wow they were incredible tasting. I highly recommend their mole line of food. I'm really impressed by the specials so I'm going to stick to them for the future. I'm sorry I didn't snap a pic, but the portions are huge. I had half and was full so saved the other for my dancer and she loved it as well. read more

We always used to love coming here. Lately every time we go there, the prices have increased. I just went there today for lunch and it's $18 for three ground beef tacos with rice and beans which my order was to go. Needless to say, I don't think we'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Food is fantastic! Sauces are amazing: the chipotle medium is smoky and spicy, very tasty. The portions are generous, the service friendly and the food comes out quick. I got the three fish tacos fried. So good. My daughter got the chicken chorizo quesadilla and could only eat half. The salsa is outstanding, can't wait to try the guacamole. Highly recommended. read more

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Took a chance and found a favorite for Frederick! Phenomenal service, fast, and the best steak tacos I ever had!

Cafe bueno was no bueno. I had high hopes for this place after hearing about their burritos. Overall the service was meh but if you're not ordering a burrito don't bother. I ordered a basic margarita which is pretty standard at Mexican restaurants. It came straight out the bottle and was so lukewarm. It wasn't worth the calories so definitely don't waste your time ordering from their bar. we also got an order of queso which came with maybe 15 chips and when we asked for more we got charged extra. Again the queso tasted heated up and straight out of a bottle. The chicken burrito was the only saving grace of the meal and is the only reason Im giving 3 stars instead of 2. It was a pretty disappointing experience given the seemingly good yelp reviews. This place just needs to devote a little extra time to the food they serve and they could be a lot better. The restaurant itself was able to get us a table quickly which was pretty good for a Friday night. The ambience was ok. read more

Great food. Wish they had menudo still on menu. The chips and salsa are nice but they do charge for it.

Real authentic Mexican food! I totally recommend this place. Prices are okay. They do have a variety of different options I like that breakfast it's yummy! read more

Cafe no Bueno.... If you want ordinary tac o bell type food this is the place for you. I had a pork burrito with Salsa Verde. The pork was minced and the salsa Verde was missing in action. My wife had shrimp tostadas with rice and beans nothing special about them but the price, $17 for a tiny pittance of shrimp. The burrito was $14 with rice and beans. Save your money and hit taco bell or better yet Taco Bar. One star too many. Yelp really should give us a no star option. No Bueno.... read more

I had the chicken and chorizo Mexican tacos. Very tasty and very authentic. Not what I expected to find in Maryland. They have a unique and flavorful salsa along with three hot sauces. Typical but charming interior. Solid service. I will be back on my next trip. read more