Hands down the single worst dining experience I've ever had. One person sat us. Another person brought drinks and menu. A third person took our order. A fourth person brought our food. Long periods between each cast member. All the while children were running wide open with no parental guidance. Food was fair but nothing to write home about Asked for check twice and never got it. Had to got to cashier to get check. Will never go back. read more

Delicious food but, I kid you not, my Apple Watch turned yellow and sent me a warning that the noise level would damage my ears. I've never been in a louder restaurant environment in my life. Of particular interest was the drunken couple behind us who were arguing about her spending. I could hear that lout when I went to the bathroom. My advice? Take earplugs! read more

Service is absolutely horrible. But worse is the girl working the register reception. Absolutely wouldn't eat here for free again. Maybe my tip and yours can go to buy the girl at the register some manners, a personality and a f'ing smile. Very bitter and unfriendly. read more

If i could leave 0 stars i would. The server Efrin we had took our order for 2 margs, my grandma didn't like the marg so she stopped another server to let her know so she took the one she didn't like and made another bc the current server we had never checked up on us or even came back. So the girl made another, then Efrin brung out our food and never seen him since then. As we went to check out he told my grandma she had 2 margs my grandma said no I didn't like the first so another server made another one and he was getting hostile about it and said next time you'll pay for both. I let him know I'm a server and he did a poor job to even check on us for him to even know then she didn't like it then he said fine you can pay for both and threw the ticket on the counter. And the owner/manger decided to step in and take the marg off but you could definitely tell he condoned his servers to be disrespectful & have shitty service. My grandma was thanking him for taking it off and he ignored her. As a server I'd never. WILL NEVER BE BACK. And on top of it all we have had the server Efrin multiple times and he's always been a shitty server to us and I've always continued to tip well and still gave him the benefit of the doubt maybe bc he was having a bad day? Maybe bc he was busy? Nope he's just a shit ass server. And this is a shitty ass way handle business. And I'll be taking my business else where as will my family. Thank ya have a good day. read more

The food is so good and great customer service. They make you feel very welcome! My favorite is the mixed Chicken fajitas. I love that they have vegetarian fajitas as well. read more

Stopped in to this place because of proximity to my hotel. When you're on the road, you should avoid those fast food joints and this seemed like a nice place to stop in. It seemed like a fair amount of people were in on a Saturday. I only wanted my food to go, so you can do so with the cashier who stands near the entrance. The first thing I noticed that was strange is that there seemed to be way more staff than they needed. Nobody really greeted me when I came in and there were a few people just hanging around and chatting. A different person asked me if I needed a table, if I needed a menu, if I had been attended to yet.. and there was a guy on his cell phone almost the entire time I was waiting. The cashier seemed to be working 5x as hard as anyone else. Taking orders on the phone, taking people's payment, making decisions on placement of Xmas decorations and signage.. but others just pacing back and forth, seemingly without tasks. The food hit the spot. It's not exactly the same as I am used to, but it is really 'roll-your-sleeves-up' sort of messy, like a garbage plate. Which is great. But the price was a little bit unbelievable. I don't know what prices are like in this town, but it well exceeds an equivalent in Chicago and matches even NYC or Seattle prices. Food was good, but I would expect more taco-truck prices for what I was getting. read more

We evacuated to Batesville from New Orleans before hurricane Ida hit. Both of us were looking forward to tasty comfort food in the form of a good and familiar Mexican dinner. We chose Cafe Olé and were not disappointed. Nice vibe, friendly and quick service, lots of choices on the menu and we happened to go there during the happy hour of Margarita Monday so fun was had by all. On top of it being exactly what we were looking for we were grateful and surprised when our wait person told us they had comped our meal. I would have given Cafe Olé a high ranking regardless, but that touch of human kindness and generosity during this trying time was very appreciated. read more

The food came out cold and nasty,our waitress had a attitude when we complained my friend found hair in her food hated it

Amazing always nice and quick the food is always great 10/10 and the staff are always an nice host to have

Yep, they're getting 5 stars. You know why? Cafe Ole is the only restaurant and BAR open on Sunday nights in this little town. I spent the weekend in Batesville and it happen to fall over Super Bowl weekend. Come to find out, Oxford is DRY on Sunday's to include establishments that serve food. Well, guess what not in Batesville! I met Edgar the bartender at Cafe Ole and a couple locals (Stephen & Brad). We enjoyed Super Bowl 47 together while drinking beer and shots (equal parts Jamesson, Peach Schnapps, and Red Bull). The local State Farm Agent Ray Poole Jr. recommended Cafe Ole for their steaks and he was CORRECT! The steaks are awesome! I ordered the 16oz. ribeye with loaded baked potato and salad with ranch. GREAT MEAL! I highly recommend Cafe Ole, but where else are you going to find an open bar, friendly staff, and killer steak on Sundays in Mississippi? read more

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Great place, excellent service and food. Loved the Tacos, great salsa. I will certainly stop again !

For home town and travelers this place has the best staff and food around(especially the steak)

I ate lunch here today (8/13/22) with 8 other folks from both my church and a local church. I have eaten at Mexican restaurants in many different cities and states, but the food at this one was some of the best I've had! The tortilla chips were warm and crispy, the salsa was thick and had just the right spice, and my fajita quesadilla with chicken was cooked to perfection...the vegetables were tender like I like them and the seasoning on the chicken was delicious. The service was good considering our fairly large group; they kept us refilled with fresh chips and salsa and drinks until our food arrived. I was very pleased and would definitely recommend Cafe Ole! read more

Good food! Chicken was a bit undercooked though. Another time, the meat was grey. Iv'e been going here for years and this has happened recently. I don't know what's changed, but once the meat situation is fixed, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Well normally we enjoy a night out of chips and salsa and margaritas but we were pretty grossed out tonight. We witnessed the bar tender dumping what was left of frozen margaritas that were returned, back into the dispenser. Not once but three times. We will not be back. read more

Batesville didn't strike us as a promising dinner location, but since we were spending the night there, we didn't have much choice. There's a strip of chain restaurants near the I-55 entrance, including a Cracker Barrel and Chili's. We opted to try a non-chain restaurant and settled on Cafe Ole, mainly due to the fact that there were tons of cars in the parking lot. The meal got off to a great start - a huge basket of freshly made (still warm) tortilla chips and an entire mini-carafe of salsa. I love that they gave everyone an individual dish for salsa...I could finally double dip! The dishes were mainly Tex-Mex in nature (lots of tacos, quesadillas, fajitas etc) and in a uniquely Southern twist, many came with a side of fries (?!) The food was quite good though - huge portions and a tad greasy, but oh-so-delicious. I couldn't finish half of my fajita (which at $10 seemed like a steal). Though I'm not sure anyone makes a special trip to stay in Batesville, if you do find yourself here, try Cafe Ole! read more

Nice outdoor colors. Definitely catches your eye. Interior decor is somewhat confusing. Benches are either in need of stuffing or I need more padding. Though service was OK, food was lacking in taste and appeal. Won't be stopping again. read more

The Owner, Manager and the Staff are all great.... We love the beer on tap and the food is really good.... A very friendly and well run restaurant. read more

I liked this place the service was fast and the food was good. I has a burrito and it came with no dairy and sauce on the size. In a town this size I was surprised by the amount of choices so I'm glad that I picked this one. A few other things was a very healthy looking parking lot and they take AMEX. Which I really like. Not my highest rating but right up there and as a traveler I love to eat at clean places that offer better options than deep fried foods. read more

Let me tell y'all something. I have had Cheesy chicken and rice from about 30+ different locations. And Cafe Ole hands down has the best. On top of that, the staff there treats you like you've been best friends since high school! Sometimes they play rock music in the bar area which really messes up the vibe for me. But fear not. The hostess always knows to sit us in the middle section where I can only hear the mariachi music. Also, their sweet tea is pretty bomb. I recommend asking for Lime to garnish. read more

If you leave here hungry, it's your own fault! Jumbo margarita was great and our meals were wonderful!! Service was perfect.

A group of friends and I went in about 8:30-9 last Friday. We all ordered the same- cheesy chicken and rice. When it got to the table, the cheese seemed to be room temperature and not runny like normal hot cheese dip is. Fast forward to about 4 days later and everyone except one has come down with stomach issues. I understand it was late, but the food should still be warm and fresh. read more

Small town Mexican place. Good food, cold drinks, good service. Good bar with outside seating. Can be crowded at times but they do a good job working them. read more

Don't know Why all the bad reviews. I had great food (nachos olé w. Guacamole and tres leches cake). Service was great; received food in 3 minutes of ordering! and fun atmosphere. 5 stars from me! read more

Great Mexican food with a very friendly staff. The margaritas are cheap and the salsa yummy. The beef fajita nachos are my personal favorite option here. I also love that you can get fresh avocados with your meal. My only issue is the guacamole which is just prepackaged and boring so please avoid it. read more

If this is the highest rated Mexican option in Batesville....there is a problem. Service is okay...my waiter was visible when needed and checked in on me a few times during the meal. But the food....meh. I didn't leave hungry but $8.50 for one vegetable quesadilla and about 1/4 cup of beans is a little steep. Plus, it was pretty greasy. Salsa is basic, kind of bland, but not too bad. Light and crispy chips were the best part of the meal. read more

Decent Mexican food, not the best, but not the worst either

What can I say I had the Chile verde. The meat was cook just the way it should be crispy on the out side and tender soft inside. Would eat there again and again when ever I come close. read more

We ate here once. I think people only come here for the bar. The food did not taste good, the salsa yuk. I actually got sick. Sorry, I'm too afraid to give it another try. read more

Batesville was a rest-over, not destination, and as we were at the point of returning home from a road-trip, we were no longer seeking specific food for our dinner. We already had enjoyed many wonderful seafood meals along the Gulf. We made our restaurant choice by number of cars in lot (as previous reviewer mentioned). Cafe Ole was a wonderful choice. The prices were so reasonable and the food was plentiful, delicious and quickly served. I would recommend this place to anyone! I checked with the waiter to see if the enchiladas were corn tortillas (as I always think they should be) rather than flour. He said yes so it told me there is authenticity there. The tamale was delicious, as well. The food is not highly seasoned, so you might want to request a little heat perhaps when ordering, but the flavor still was wonderful. Only one minimal negative - my husb ordered a relleno and was a little surprised it was still cold in the middle. I'm sure if he had mentioned it, something would have been done, so it was up to us. Our waiter was very efficient, friendly and fun. read more