ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

The service: everyone was so kind and helpful. The…read moreambiance: a fantastic little hole in the wall with the perfect amount of lighting, low key, not too loud and very clean. The food: where to even start.....I hit the jackpot here. The salsa tasted like it was freshly made and served warm, so so good. The refried beans (which I don't typically order) were hands down the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were top notch, full of flavor and not overly salty. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say, it's a must try when in Bastrop!!

A year ago I tried this taco truck. One grumpy person in the truck took so long to serve the person…read morein front of me, he left his food he'd paid for. It took almost 30 min to get two tacos. The whole pinto beans in the dry taco were not palatable.

Route 71 between Bergstrom Airport and Bastrop is kind of a food desert…read more But they are just now starting to get food trucks. However, there is one food truck that has been in Cedar Creek forever. Mi Barrio at 71 and Pope Bend. This is an absolutely superlative food truck. If you needed one and only one place to eat along Route 71, This is the one you would want. * * * Tex-Mex is the order of the day here. The menu is very traditional. They are unapologetic about offering "alternative parts of the animal" such as tripas. The food is firey hot but hot with magnificent flavor. I never understood why people told me that Tex-Mex food is spicy. It isn't spicy in most places. It IS spicy at Mi Barrio. And this is fire you could learn to love. * * * Four notes of interest. a) I had the chicken fajitas. At bad Mexican food trucks, they use cheap chicken, Chicken that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. They use high integrity high quality ingredients at Mi Barrio. You could serve this chicken to your mother. b) Even though Mi Barrio is right next to Cedar Creek High School, I have never once seen a Cedar Creek High School student there. You go to the fast food restaurants near Westwood High in Austin, and they are packed with Westwood High students. I suspect the principal at Cedar Creek is stricter than the principal at Westwood High about letting students off school grounds. c) Most of the customers do not eat at the food truck. All of the customers I saw were working class Mexican. A few ordered for themselves and went off to eat someplace. A few others came in to get large orders that I presume were taken back to some work crew. The location is not wonderful. They are in the parking lot of a fairly cruddy Exxon convenience store. Highway 71 scenery is not magnificent. d) This place opens early and closes early. They will be there for breakfast. They will be there for lunch even if you wander in around 1-ish. I am a late afternoon kind of a guy which generally means I found them closed. * * * It would be snarky for me to say this is the best eating on Route 71, given the nearly total lack of competition. But it is more meaningful to say this place can stand up with The best of the Mexican/Central American food trucks on North Lamar in Austin AND The best of the Mexican/Central American food trucks on Route 812 in Del Valle. These are concentrations of really excellent Mexican food. You might not want to drive 35 miles to eat here. The location is ugly. This ain't no picture postcard. But if you DO stop and eat here, ignoring the view, You will eat very well indeed.

Stopped by this place on my way from Austin to Houston…read more Can't go wrong with a sandwich. Place was clean and smell of bread in the air. Staff was attentive and friendly to everyone that entered and trust when I say not all subways are like that. Ultimate BMT is what I normally get anytime I go to subway. Spicy pickle chips and a sweet tea. Appreciate the kindness from the staff and the fresh food they served.

Staff was super friendly. Store was clean. Sandwich was made perfectly! Definitely one of the best…read moreSubways ever!!

We love the atmosphere! Taco Tuesday is one of our favorites…read more We always ask for Maria, she is a great waitress and such a sweet person. Very personable and always greets you with a smile. Everyone is very friendly and attentive.

DO NOT COME HERE! You're honestly better off eating at Buc-ee's. I only stopped here because I was…read morecharging my car next door, and it was a huge disappointment. The flour tortillas tasted like packaged Mission tortillas. However, I did see a lady making fresh corn tortillas, so maybe those are better. The steak tasted like frozen pre-cooked meat that had just been reheated in a skillet. The guacamole definitely wasn't fresh, and the cheese tasted like it came straight out of a plastic bag -- not even Kraft quality, more like Great Value. Overall, everything felt low quality and overpriced for what you get. Save your money and go somewhere else.

This was hands down the best LongHorn Steakhouse experience I've ever had…read more I stopped in after a workout because I was craving a good steak, and LongHorn absolutely delivered. From the moment I sat down, my waitress was phenomenal. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient without ever making me feel rushed. I was in and out in about an hour, which was exactly what I was looking for. I started with a Texas Tea, which was refreshing and well made. I also ordered the Wild West Shrimp as an appetizer. They had great flavor, although they were just a little saltier than my personal preference. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye cooked medium rare, and they nailed it. It was juicy, tender, and cooked exactly as requested. The loaded baked potato was excellent, but the real surprise was the fried okra. It was easily the best fried okra I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, well seasoned, and impossible to stop eating. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Between the food, the quick service, and the welcoming staff, this was one of the best LongHorn visits I've ever had. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving a steak.

My Rack of Lamb was excellent. Other three peeps had steaks and ALL said they were too salty…read more I don't think it was just seasoning. I think they brine the steaks in sait.

Great service as always and the food is always on point! The wait is never too long. Highly…read morerecommend!

You gotta live Fitties, this is my go-to grab a brisket sandwich spot off the 71. Not real easy to…read morefind the first time but well worth it . Always greeted with a smile and good service. Good ole Texas BBQ.

I eat here at least once a week on my way to work for breakfast. I text my order in ahead of time…read morewhich is very convenient. The breakfast tacos are off the hook, everything is made fresh from the sauces to the tortillas. The owner is a super nice lady and the service level is outstanding. Highly recommended!

I loved the Power Breakfast Bowl. I would totally order that again. It exceeded all my…read moreexpectations. I would never have thought to have quinoa for breakfast but now I'm a believer. The sausage was amazing, as were the Crimini mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes (where were reconstituted for a perfect texture). The kale was young and very fresh, and the eggs were cooked exalty how I like them. They really nailed this dish. My wife felt the pile of ham that came on the Classic Benedict was really salty and didn't think the Ciabatta was an apt replacement for an English muffin. But the egg was cooked perfectly and the side of country potatoes were spot on. My son had the Steak and Queso Hash and said it was great. And as hungry as he was, he took some of it home for later. For beverages, we tried the coffee and the Bloody Mary, and both were extremely good. The Bloody Mary is $9.25 but worth it. It's tasty; it's large; and it comes with a slice of their Million Dollar Bacon, which is intentionally not crispy but has a wonderful texture and sweet-n-spicy flavor coming from black pepper, cayenne, brown sugar and syrup. There's often a wait for a table and it took awhile for our server to arrive once we were seated but he provided top notch service, for sure! My wife especially loved the ambiance. It was bright and cheerful, and the large windows on the far side is the bar were open, which reminded us of Orange County. I don't know how they managed to pull that off on a humid, ninety degree afternoon but they did. We'll definitely return. Perhaps for a weekday breakfast when there isn't apt to be a wait.

Extremely disappointing experience. We joined the waitlist and waited a long time, only to be…read moredropped from the list as we were literally pulling into the parking lot. After speaking with staff, we were told to rejoin the waitlist and that the estimated wait would be only 10-15 minutes. After waiting another 40 minutes, we checked in again and were told we were still 8th in line, with no clear explanation of when we would be seated. At that point, we decided to leave without ever getting a table. To make matters worse, as we were driving away, we received a text message saying our table was ready. The waitlist system and communication were clearly not being managed accurately, which resulted in a frustrating waste of time. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we won't be returning.