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Cielito Cafe

4.3 (742 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise

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Seasonal Fall menu
Joelex D.

Looking for a cute brunch place that will give you the feels and comfort of home? Well this quaint restaurant located in the heights looks like a home from the outside with a beautiful patio. Come for good Tex mex brunch that'll hug you and welcome you home! I came hear with a local friend who suggested this place for brunch! I really enjoyed my coconut latte, it was such a creamy delight. It was a nice contrast to the spiciness of the mole. They do have seasonal items that they feature so look out for those! I'll definitely be back to try more of their delicious food! The service was nice and they're very attentive.

Very nice decor , every corner it's a perfect place for a picture
Tania A.

One of my favorite spots , when I'm in town! Love their valet service, since parking could be a hassle. Once you entered you feel like home, very cozy and lovely decorative restaurant. Every seating area it's perfect, love Their fresh flowers touch to every table! Top notch service, very fast and friendly!

The Cielto sandwich and Cajeta Toast--both amazing, as was Cafe de Coco.
Natalie F.

When family came into town for our wedding, I wanted to take my cousin for some authentic Mexican breakfast. Cielito is such a vibe, offering food as good as their aesthetic. With good weather, their patio is a perfect spot for brunch. Their coffee was so delicious, and the breakfast sandwich on a concha was a big hit for my brother. My cousin, who is picky about her juices, loved the Verde, which had a bright, refreshing flavor without being too tart. My Mexican style French toast with goat milk was one of the best brunch dishes I've had in Houston. Service was fantastic, and paying and separating our check at the counter was easy. Parking is pretty limited and challenging, as with most Montrose area eateries. I look forward to trying more at Cielito!

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Sandra D.

When you come here, you literally feel in Mexico! From the cute decor, bilingual staff, and most importantly delicious food!! They have all traditional dishes from Mexico: chilaquiles, molletes, café con sabor a Mazapán! We were very happy with our food, their coffee is delicious and the food comes out very fast. All the staff is attentive and knowledgeable, if it's your first time, they will make recommendations. The only problem I find here, is the parking. You have to park on sidewalk, or other streets, but don't let this discourage you, this restaurant is worth the hype!

Emmoladas (Fall Special Menu Item)
Nicolas F.

So glad I found this spot! Great authentic Mexican food with a lovely ambiance and fantastic service. Line was very long on Sunday but totally worth it! They had fantastic seasonal fall Emmoladas (with mole) and the chilaquiles were great too. Will definitely return!

Cajeta French toast and green chilaquiles! Sorry I was hungry
Jacqueline A.

Very nice place to visit food was great! Coffee was amazing ! Esthetic was very nice too

Pancakes
Yaneli V.

This was a cute little spot! It felt like I was at someone's house lol the service was amazing too but the FOOD was the best!! We paid about $73 for everything minus the tip but it was worth it to me!

The traditional breakfast with sausage and a flour tortilla.
Bob S.

Very comfortable place - went there for a late breakfast. Note that parking is a challenge - they have no parking so you need to park on the street (the lot next to the restaurant is not theirs). When we left, the restaurant was filled to capacity, but no one waiting. The restaurant is not large (maybe 15 tables). Service was very good - we started out with chips and salsa (they bring a variety with 4 types - the hot is very hot!). Also a Carmelo coffee and a regular coffee. Our breakfast came out quickly. We had the traditional breakfast with sausage and a flour tortilla (instead of bread) and the Tacos de Carnitas (hold the beans). Both very tasty with nice portions. We sat around for a few minutes after eating, but we thought that we should leave since the restaurant was filling up to capacity (they didn't ask us to leave). I'd definitely come back here.

Toqueres Chilaquiles  Cajeta toast
Allie H.

Yummmmmmmm. Probably my favorite brunch in Houston. Started with the cafe de coco which I will be thinking about for the next few mornings and the toqueres which were the perfect combination of sweetness from the corn combined with spice of the salsa. For mains I LOVED the cajeta toast. Definitely my favorite for when I'm in a sweet breakfreast mood. Also loved the divorciados and chilaquiles for a savory option. I also tried the molletes which were good but just didn't stand out when compared to the other delicious things I tried. There can be a wait but it moves pretty quickly and the thrift store next door is fun to look around in while you wait. I've been back a few times and will definitely continue to come back when in Houston.

Chilaquiles for breakfast
Vivian H.

My husband and I just visited Cielito Cafe for breakfast, the place is beautiful, cozy and welcoming. We got there around 10:30am the place was packed. They have breakfast and lunch options, also desserts and soft drinks. We ordered chilaquiles and huevos divorciados. The staff is very friendly, and the service was very quick. The chilaquiles were amazing, the tortillas chips were crispy, both red and green salsa are delicious, a little spicy, amazing beans, and the egg just I like it, everything topped with cotija cheese and crema, beautiful! The huevos divorciados are delightful as well, each egg served on top of a crunchy tortilla, with beans, avocado, queso fresco, chorizo and red salsa, everything I need for breakfast! Wonderful experience at Cielito.

Keisha R.

Everything was pretty good. It's a cute converted house. Service was quick. Our waiter was nice. Our dishes did come out at different times and that wasn't ideal. The meat that comes with the chilaquiles was tasty but scarce for the price. The agua Frescas were so good. The chips and 4 salsas were good. The chips were a little too thick for my taste but crispy. Overall, I'd come back and try more dishes.

Molletes
Stephanie R.

I've beeb wanting to try this place 3 different times i went to houston and the line is always crazy. Welp, 4x times a charm bc I was able finally able to try it. I must say, I see why the line is longer than life. It's a very small, homey feeling, cute restaurant. Once we got seated to our table our server immediately approached us and took our order. We ordered a little of everything. The food was so fresh , authentic, tasty, and made with love. This is a place where u should get there early or try on the weekdays. Its def worth the wait. Cant wait to go back

Chilaquiles and rolled tacos were crunchy
AnaLilia G.

Omg!!! Amazing cute space in heaven! The positive vibe and the beautiful smiles and politeness surpassed my expectations! The wait was not more than 20min but after eating here? I would wait.. all worth the wait!! The casita inside has lots of sitting area but they make it work, you don't feel overwhelmed! They serve tables so smoothly! You don't see anyone bumping into anyone, not even when you are being seated at your table! The food looked amazing! We kept looking over everyone's tables lol because every plate looked amazing!! We couldn't make up our minds but finally decided for the red chilaquiles with chorizo, menudo, rolled chicken tacos, chicken sopes and caramel French toast!! Oh and drinks, couldn't pass on the hot coconut coffee with coconut shaving which was slightly burnt and smoky yummm, the Carmel ice drink which came with a caramel Mexican lollipop and if you tried the lollipop in Mexico? Ice drink taste exactly the same!!! and fresh orange juice just perfect! The red chilaquiles with the chorizo and sunny side up eggs were savory, just enough spice to enjoy every bite! The smokiness in the red sauce was amazing! Mexico in every bite! The menudo had some spice but was perfectly seasoned and savory, the pork was soft and well cooked! Not greasy and not that pork smell you get at other places. It was accompanied by corn tortillas which looked and tasted handmade! Not sure if they were but they were just a great addition!! The sopes with the chicken breast shredded over each sope, crunchy purple and white cole slaw and the black beans!! With a splash of sour cream and queso fresco had me in every bite! I enjoyed the entire dish!!! The red salsa was spicy and green salsa was just perfect to add to your sopes!! The chicken rolled tacos were crunchy but not hard to bite which is great for our gums lol. The rolled tacos sit on a bed of green salsa and had some spice but the savory chicken inside was just perfect We also ordered the caramel French toast to share! The bacon bits over the French toast were savory and sweet! The French toast was soft and fluffy and had the right amount of cinnamon! We all loved every bite!! Met the owner and had a good talk about his and his wives café and honestly it's beautiful to see dreams come true and have such a beautiful vibe! He mentioned they have another spot, so many blessings for them! Thank you for bringing a piece of MEXICO to Houston Definitely a piece of cielito

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Highly recommend. Great food and service. It does get packed so get there early, either way it's worth the wait.

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Ask the Community - Cielito Cafe

Do they have private parking?

Very small . Street parking is most likely your best bet .

Is it dog friendly?

Yes, our patio is dog friendly.

What is the approximate wait time on a Saturday early morning brunch? I read that is a long wait time sometimes? Thank you in advance

If you go early you can pretty much walk in but the crowd starts around 9:30ish then it depends ...have waited up to 30min.

Are there outdoor dining options?

Yes on a wooden deck ... I don't recall how many

What is this next to? I couldn't find it the other day!?

It is in a converted home. It's a baby blue exterior with white trim. Look at the yelp pics of the exterior.

Are there gluten-free options?

Yes. There is at least one dish with the GF designation, but it seems a few dishes are available with minimal changes to make GF. Just ask the server.

Are the refried beans vegetarian?

Yes, they are cooked in olive oil.

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