I had high hopes for this place. Every time I would drive by there would be a huge line and wait to eat there. I went there for brunch, and we were sat in probably the worst spot, especially with two kids. It was cold that day, and they put us at the first table, only a few inches away from the entrance. I would not have minded so much, but the door would literally open every 5 to 10 seconds, nonstop, for the entire duration we were there. It was quite distracting and cold. I think there should not be a table for customers to sit at right close to the door, especially if it's a that high of a traffic area. I ordered the molletes with a sunny side egg. It came out on soggy, not crispy, bread. The egg on top was fried dry, which to me sunny side means runny, but perhaps they made a mistake. I would give it a 2/10. Nonetheless, I was not enjoying any of it. I reluctantly decorated to send it back and even offered to pay for it, I just wanted to eat something I was going to enjoy. The waitress was kind enough to take it back and not let me pay for it, which was a nice gesture. I ended up ordering the green chilaquiles. By this time this pregnant lady was on the verge of hangry, so I forgot to take a picture. I ate it, but was still not impressed. I would give it a 3/5. The plate just lacked overall flavor. It did not a good ratio of egg and salsa to chip crisps either. I hate giving this low of Q score to a place that seems to be pretty popular around here, but both of the plates I ordered were just not good. Definitely not worth waiting for. I'm not knocking off any stars for where they sat us, it's just for the food. I do wish they would consider moving the tables around and not putting a table right next to the door. I doubt I'm the only one that has an issue with that seating arrangement. The outside patio is cute though! If it's a nice day, I would recommend sitting out there. read more

Cielito Cafe - Molletes. Plain, no taste, and soggy bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Heard about this place for awhile and now I was able to make it. Surprisingly this place is packed for lunch. We were there about 11:50am and the waiting list was already filled up the page. We had to wait a good 40min in order to get a table for 3. Food was good and service was great. Give them a try if u r in Montrose area. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Unfortunately, parking is a bit of a hassle, especially when this place is very popular, but we finally found a spot on the street! I will say that the servers and host are super accommodating, and truly have exceeded my expectations! I had the Chilaquiles and my man had the French toast, both were incredibly delicious and hot! The café de Olla was just perfect on the amount of sweet and spice. Be atmosphere, was one of a friendly and happy place. I will definitely make this spot a regular! read more

This place is good but I am not sure why the wait is so crazy every weekend. In case you're not already aware, parking is nonexistent, as the attached parking lot is actually for the Guild Shop. There are people monitoring the lot too, so I wouldn't even attempt to sneak into a spot there. Street parking is your only option unfortunately. As far as it goes with food, it was definitely tasty. I had the nopalitos, which was scrambled eggs with cactus and ranchera sauce. It came with tortillas (or bread), beans, green salsa, and a tiny fruit cup. Everything was great, and I'd definitely recommend it. My friend also had the chilaquiles, which were good. The oatmeal (avena), was really good, and not your average oatmeal, as it's spiced, sweetened, and topped with fruit and nuts. My favorite part of the meal was the cafe de coco, a coconut flavored coffee. I could have gone for another easily, it was so tasty. Although it was chilly, we sat outside to minimize the wait (even at 8:20 am), because inside was so packed. While I enjoyed the food here, I think other parts of the city have similar food that's just as good without a wait. read more

Cielito Cafe - Nopalitos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in for breakfast before work and loved it! Cute patio (especially on a beautiful day like today!), super friendly staff, beautiful presentation, and delicious food. My avocado toast was picture-perfect and exactly what I wanted. The coconut cafecito was creamy and delicious. Such a charming little breakfast spot, i'll definitely be back soon! read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nice looking restaurant, the decor is very nice. Food was tasty, no issues. Very polite server. Good parking, place was easy to find.

This place is cute and cozy old house turned into a restaurant, their specialty is Mexican brunch/lunch dishes, with a down home vibe located in Houston Mid Town "the heart of the city". We tried chilaquiles, avocado toast, breakfast tacos and concha sandwich (Yes a sandwich in a sweet Mexican roll) that was my favorite, arroz con leche dessert was delish and coconut coffee was so good, they also have a really nice selection of aguas frescas, be aware you might have to wait 30 minutes or so to get a table during the weekend, it gets busy and seating is limited. Staff is very nice considering the place is super busy. I'll definitely come Back to try more menu items. read more

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Decent food. Definitely not worth getting your car towed though. Parked here and got towed. Beware of these scamming towers. Was told I "left the premises" and they had "proof with a video" and when I showed them timestamped footage of when I was there they said it wasn't enough and when I asked to see the footage they didn't have it. Paid 300$ in towing charges. BEWARE. read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a little hidden gem!! It gets crowded so be ready to wait but it's totally worth it!!! Good food and drinks!! read more

Cielito Cafe - Coconut coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had a coffee with the molletes and my wife had a coffee with the chilaquiles. The coffee was good not great but the food was delicious, especially the chorizo on the molletes. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was the place was very small and tight. We were sat literally next to the restroom door and our waitress forgot to take our order in so it took a while for us to get our food. The manager did come out and apologize so that was nice of them. All in all I would recommend it and will definitely be back. read more

Cielito Cafe - Molletes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fully enjoyed this Cielito! When we visited we tried the chicken tinga tacos, toasted bunelo w/ chorizo , chilaquiles verde and arroz con leche . It was all good! The wait wasn't long at all and hostesses friendly. For service our waiter was friendly she did forget a few of our items but was quick to remediate. For beverages we had the green juice it was refreshing and just what you need in the Houston heat. Parking is hard to get if you go at a busy time as the parking lot next door is for the business across the street. But again worth it. I didn't give them five starts only cause some of the dishes we had we have had better versions but they are still worth a try. read more

Cielito Cafe - Sweet corn Gordita's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

The cafe has a lively vibe--everyone seemed to be having a good time. Hit and misses: the coconut coffee was lush and satisfying. Skip the Pambazo. The menu states it is stuffed with either chicken or chorizo, potatoes, beans and other goodies. Hardly. I could hardly find my chicken in the sandwich and the beans were a mere swipe. It looks impressive, but that's because the roll is very big. My companions seemed to enjoy their eggs. I thought it peculiar that the cafe had no tea--even though the menu lists it. No iced. No hot. And the waiter just offered a goofy smile when we sought clarification. Who runs out of tea during the lunch hour? No, "it's brewing, it'll be ready real soon." No, I'm sorry." Weird. I won't be going back. read more

I absolutely loved this restaurant. It was quite the experience. I went in cautiously optimistic and it exceeded my expectations! I parked half a block away and as I walked up to the restaurant which looks like an unassuming house, I was hit by the aroma of potent Mexican ingredients. As I opened the door, I was greeted by a very friendly waitstaff who welcomed me into the cozy and pleasant dining area. I sat at a table in the corner near a window, where I could take in the whole experience. I was instantly transported to my days as a child sitting in my grandmother's cocina (kitchen), watching her cook and make tortillas. I knew this was going to be good. I wanted to try several things, so I ordered a variety of plates and thoroughly enjoyed watching the waiters eyes get wider every time I ordered another dish. Never one to disappoint in the shock department, I continued to order with the intention of eating everything. I started off with a water and a coffee. I drank the coffee black and let me tell you, that coffee was strong enough to knock my socks off, just the way I like it. I ordered an agua fresca with the melon and pepino flavors combined. This was so refreshing, I felt like going for a run after drinking it. I then ordered an appetizer of chicharrones. Hands down the best chicharrones I have had in Houston. They came out fresh and hot, still crackling and popping like rice crispies but oh so much more delicious! The seasoning was just right, and the combination of being a bit oily with a super crunch was perfect. Next I ordered a plate of chilaquiles. I ordered the verde (green) and rojo (red) mixed. I would have to say that although I liked both, the verde was the star of the show! The spiciness and heat of the sauce was flawlessly combined with the crispy yet tender chips. How do they do that? Combined with an over easy egg, crema and queso fresco and I was on cloud nine! I then dug into the Bandera. A three egg omelette with chorizo inside. The chorizo was cooked to perfection, not over or undercooked but magnificently cooked with the papas on the side. I felt like I was at home enjoying a homemade breakfast. Lastly, I sampled the cajeta toast. I don't even really ever order French toast but the mention of caramelized goat's milk and bacon piqued my curiosity. I was not disappointed. What an amazing combination. Definitely glad I ordered that. After the explosion of flavor I had just experienced, the vibe of feeling at home and the super friendly waitstaff. I had to give Cielito Café five stars! I'll be back, so get those plates ready because I'm going to order even more next time! read more

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This has to be my favorite breakfast spot in Houston!! Everything we have is so good!!! Even the chicharrones are so good!! The menudo was so good!! It's a must!! Even the breakfast tacos are really really good!! Just FYI u better go when u not super hungry cuz u will wait to get seated-- this place is small - but the food and service is worth the wait!!! read more

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I love coming to this place, it's been my go to authentic Mexican place for years now. read more

Cielito Cafe - Jugo verde (Green juice) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Place: it's very cute and welcoming and the servers are super friendly and helpful. They provided small cups of watermelon or cucumbers juice while we waited outside. The parking on a Saturday is going to be only street parking not parking lot right next to it, that's only available on Sundays. Food: Very delicious nopalitos with eggs, but the beans portion & fruits is very small & disappointing even though there tasty. They only give you 3 slices of fruits. Just wished you can get a little more for the price I am paying. read more

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Came here for Father's Day breakfast. Food and coffee were good but nothing special. Our server was nice but not attentive; my husband never got a refill for his coffee. The decor was very cute, and we liked the overall ambience, but it was simply TOO loud. We couldn't hear each other or our server, so we just ate and got out ASAP. Unfortunate bc we really wanted to love it. read more

12-18-24. Tkt # 6 Order # 153622 NO parking available. Parked on street and was trapped by car in front of me and behind me. Tables are too small, and too close together. Had to ask for spoon for my coffee. Over priced for minimal food served. I went alone, ticket indicates guest: 3. Food was good but not enough to justify $19.95 worth. I will NOT be returning on my own conation. I did not get any salsa, was not offered any salsa... read more

Both the Chilaquiles and Divociados were new to me but they flavors did not disappoint. One thing liked was the different flavors of Divorciados. The different flavors made the eating so enjoyable so I never got bored of my food which I often do during brunch. The service was fast and helpful. The ambience was very friendly. I loved the natural lighting and different chairs. Felt homey but social. read more

Cielito Cafe - Divorciados - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place was amazing. Tucked into a residential neighborhood outside downtown, it was a pretty quick wait for our table right at prime brunch/lunch on a Tuesday. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, while being super efficient. We ordered the avocado toast with egg whites on top and then the chilaquiles with both red and green sauce. Everything was exceptional. We will be back next time we are in town! read more

Cielito Cafe was one of the most home-y places I have ever visited (literally, it's in a house)! From the hostess to the waitress, everyone was beyond nice and helpful. They were so busy and yet so attentive. The food was delicious. Enjoyed my cafe de coco, not too overwhelming with the coconut flavor but wish I would have gotten it iced. With the chilaquiles, I'm glad I got to choose red and green where versus just one. It added a good balance between mild and spicy. Their chips and salsa app comes with 4 sauces which was great flavor for each of them! read more

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Hello all, once again in Yelp world. I would like to introduce to you all that have not made the visit to a quaint, very friendly little hidden location. I always appreciate being a guest were the host make the effort to accommodate you as they did with the brunch menu for me. The server was also, she ensure that my vegan eating was enjoyed in Cielito. I will simply say delicious. The fresh cabbage, jalapeños, charred cauliflower, tomatoes, with a black bean dip or so and fruit. They made it work for my taste buds in a very good way. I will keep them on my list of brunchie spots . Also, please read the signs on the weekend for parking this could cause you to miss out on a very good parking spot like the other party with me. Reading is important ! So, until next time Bye-Bye! read more

Cielito Cafe - Cucumber Lemonade & Tostadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I see why the line is constantly out the door! The food was delicious, the service was so kind, and this cute cafe is adorable! I definitely want to come back and eat more of their menu! read more

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I continue to hold the belief that more than a few of Houston's best culinary gems are hiding in converted residential spaces. Ofcourse Cielito cafe falls into that category. Holy Brunch! I'm so happy my bestie introduced me to this place. We all need a bestie with reliable tastebuds! In a city full of Tex Mex, Cielitos mixes it up, offering dang good Mexican Food. They use fresh ingredients, their food is homemade, and they're coffee cups are adorable. Yelp convinced me to try the cafe de coco, cajeta toast & Sopes. All winners. The food is flavorful, nothing is too spicy or sweet and you'll want seconds of everything you order. If you're looking to satisfy your brunch craving, remember, no reservations & weekends & be mindful that the building is a converted house...meaning the dining experience comes with all of the converted house quirks (tight seating, limited interior space when waiting for a table, & limited parking) but...trust me, it's worth it. read more

I honestly would have passed up on this restaurant because it's such a tiny little house in the middle of the street! Food and drinks: So good!!! My favorite was the coconut coffee. That was addicting!! Ambience: This looks like a remodeled tiny home in the middle of Dunlavy. Very cute and homey! Staff: All very kind and accommodating. My only caveat is how busy it was. There's very little street parking so you'd have to go down the road most likely. I would suggest coming here on weekdays or early/late weekends or else you'd have to wait 45+ minutes for a table! read more

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Small and cozy little cafe. It's crowded, no other way to put it. But it's very clean and stylish. It was a bit warm inside; they only one of the two minisplit ACs running. The food was delicious. We tried the chips and salsas - good stuff. Wish the containers of salsa were a bit bigger; almost too small to dip your chip into. Wife had the Tradicionale breakfast. She liked it alot, and the sausage was delicious. I had the Eggs Divorciado. Very good. Although my over easy eggs weren't cooked enough for my taste. If you don't like any runny egg white, better order over medium. Coffee too was very good. Just the regular coffee but it had a great flavor. If I were in the area again I would definitely eat there again. read more

the service, food and atmosphere is all overall great! will come back and try other items. read more

Cielito Cafe - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really really wanted to love this place. We've attempted to have brunch here several times but with the lack of parking and long wait times we hadn't been successful until today. I came on a Friday at 10am and circled around for parking several times until a street spot opened up. The weather was raining and terrible so I think that worked in our favor so we didn't have to wait. The place is a little small house turned into the cafe. The seating area is so small so everyone close can hear each other or you have to adjust seating to let people walk by. I will say the food was delicious and that's what saved the day. There's the standard chilaquiles, flautas, sopa, and a fun concha sandwich. The price was a little much for the portions being so small. Again cute quaint place worth visiting if the timing is right but for the rave, maybe not so worth it. Appreciate the idea and the food but not worth it to me. read more

Cielito Cafe - Molletes and Tostadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is definitely worth the wait, and if you're visiting for weekend brunch, you will most likely wait! Cute and cozy interior and friendly wait staff. Be prepared to plan ahead for parking. The adjacent lot belongs to The Guild Shop, so your safe bet is to park down a side street and walk. read more

Food was amazing! It tasted like my mom's cooking! It gave a home vibe and the wait time wasn't too long! Amazing staff! read more

Cielito Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Adorable tucked away breakfast spot in Montrose! I've driven past this place so many times and never noticed. Parking is a little tricky, but the staff is so attentive and friendly here. My huevos ranchero (divorciados) tasted great. I would've liked the corn tortillas served soft, they were a little tough after being deep fried. Overall, good value for Montrose and a very welcoming atmosphere. read more

Cielito Cafe - Divorciados huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cielito translates to little heaven and that is what this place is... a small slice of heaven The place itself is small and brings liveliness when you walk in and sit down. From the service to the food everything was a great experience as I was visiting from out of town. (Downside is the wait time but it is worth the wait) shout out to the host who is so engaging and checking in on us Sat down and was greater by an amazing server who asked if we had any questions around the menu We began our amazing food experience with chicharrones and elote. The salsa that comes with the chicharrones is phenomenal and compliments them so well The elote is decadent a great blend flavors as there is melted cheese in between each kernel created a depth in textures as well For the mains we got the Cielito sandwich the divorciados and avocado toast The Cielito sandwich was such a sweet and savory sandwich as a bacon egg and cheese is placed in between a soft baked concha bread which brings this sweetness to the meal The juegos divorciados were perfectly executed as you have a fried egg over a fried tortilla with one being covered in a red salsa and the other in a green salsa paired with chorizo it is just a filling breakfast The avocado toast was perhaps one of the best executed avocado toast I have had in a while with fresh avocado and some fresh cut sweet peppers it was the perfect balance The fresh juices were phenomenal to pair with the food and brought a refreshing taste to it all Wait times are a bit long but I would suggest to wait it is definitely worth it read more

Came here for brunch with 2 other friends around 11:30 AM. We were estimated a 30-45 minute wait, which was very accurate as people were filing in and out. I'd have to say it was worth the wait for sure! Starting off, our table got a side of chips and salsa. It was a great starter since we were starving after waiting in the sun for our table. I ordered the Verde, which was refreshing on a hot day. It wasn't too sweet. For my entree, I ordered the El Jardin French Toast with a side of potatoes. The french toast was delicious and plated beautifully. The side of potatoes were crispy and great to complement my sweet entree. I would recommend this local brunch spot! Either arrive early or anticipate a wait time. For the price, it was worth going! read more

Cielito Cafe - Verde (Fresh Green Juice) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very Good you have to have Cucumber water. The food is spicy we had breakfast it was good

This was one of those meals I had to run home and write a review for! It was that good! It's a great spot for a breakfast or lunch date. Parking sucks but it usually does in this area, no biggie. The inside was small and quaint considering it's a house turned restaurant. We showed up close to opening and were told to sit wherever we wanted in three small rooms. We chose to have some privacy and sat in the empty area off to the right. Our wait staff was super friendly and very helpful with the menu and helping us choose their favorites. I started off with the Carmelo which is a iced coffee with caramel galore. It looks nice and tastes even better. It even comes with a caramel lollipop! For the entrees I went with the Sopes with chorizo. She went with the Tostadas de Tinga. We joined forces and tried each other's dishes. Teamwork makes the dream work! I couldn't decide which dish I loved more. They were both so delicious. The protein on both was seasoned to perfection and there was plenty of it. The veggie garnishes on it were fresh and had a crisp to it to add some texture. Everything worked so well together. I was trying to figure out the next time we were coming back as I ate the current meal. Technically I didn't order a breakfast dish so for all intents and purposes, I must come back soon and try that side of the mean. I will definitely become a regular here! read more

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I love coming to Cielito Cafe! Everyone is always so welcoming, and the food is also great! It's a small place which makes it even more homie. I recommend going early because it does get super busy and parking might be a hassle. read more

This establishment is located in Montrose and is always packed on the weekends. Due to that we had attempted to try it on a few occasions since it opened, but never had enough time! This is a charming cafe with both traditional authentic Mexican dishes and a few creative twists on some dishes. Parking/Interior - 3* There is parking available adjacent to the establishment that is mostly for a business across the street, but is available on Sundays. There is parking on the street and around the area, but not a bad idea to plan ahead. The interior is quaint and charming. There is not a lot of tables so the wait for a table can be quite long (over an hour). Food/Drink - 5* We ordered some elote, flautas, and a bowl of menudo. For drinks, we ordered agua fresca and cafe de coco. All of it was great! The menudo was fantastic, plenty of tripe, and the flavoring was spicy. The flautas were definitely on point. Pricing - 4* It's not going to be on the level of some of the low key joints around town that serve up similar food with slightly bigger portions, but they deliver quality and presentation is definitely above average. The authentic vs. tex mex feel shines through here!! Overall, we thought the pricing was in line with what you'd expect, particularly for the area. Service - 5* Our waitress was great and very attentive. She was helpful in making some recommendations as well. It's quite impressive how well they all work in such a confined kitchen space. The food came out really quick once ordered. Overall - 5* This was tough. On one hand it's worth five stars once you are sat. On the other hand the long wait is detracting. We will most certainly be coming back and will plan accordingly! If you are looking for a spot that is a cut above the rest with great, authentic dishes, this is worth a visit. read more

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Cielito cafe is a small restaurant . Great food. Great service and very good food. I will strongly recommend. Try it once and you will be visiting it regularly. read more

I want to start with the food is definitely 5 stars. However, as other reviews noted, they lose a star for portion sizes, a bit on the small side, especially being a Mexican restaurant in Texas. They also lose a star for time to seat and bring out food. I've been several times and had to wait over an hour for a seat all times minus one when we went around 8am during the week which made sense. Anyways, the huevos divorciados, warm concha, sopes and the cafe de coco are my must haves! All sooo tasty and worth the wait. I need to go back, early, to try other items but I've sampled other food that my husband has ordered and everything has been amazing! read more

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Cielito Café has been on my list to try for quite some time. I wish I had made it sooner! Parking.....oooooh, parking in Houston. This is one of those neighborhood gems that has very little parking. It's a nightmare, to be honest. Most of their parking lot that is directly adjacent to the buildingh is actually for The Guild Shop across the street. However, I was able to find a spot about a block and a half down the street. This is a popular spot! So, of course you're going to wait. I signed in with the cashier inside and was told that the wait would be about 35 minutes. My common sense should have known better going by the almost entire page of names ahead of mine. I was quite irritated by what looked like several groups getting seated even though they arrived after me. We ended up waiting about an hour. Helpful hint: I found out as we were paying that you can call when you are on your way and have your name put on the list. We tried the Cafe De Coco: (Non-dairy) coconut inspired coffee with organic coconut oil & coconut milk. While it wasn't 'sweet,' I usually add sugar to my coffee, bit it wasn't really necessary with this. And, the coconut flavor is just a hint. I would order it again. I had the chilaquiles verde - rojo is also an option. (Lightly fried chips cooked with your choice of green or red homemade sauces, drizzled with mexican cream, queso fresco, one egg, & avocado. Served with black beans & fruit.) So good! The green sauce was flavorful, slightly tabgy and had the slightest hint of spice. I wish I had gotten more refried beans and maybe one more aliver of avocado. I didn't get any fruit, but I didn't know that I was supposed to. Haha I will certainly be back over and over again to try out all of the scrumptious-sounding authentic Mexican dishes! (And, I will call ahead to add my name to the list.) read more

Cielito Cafe - Chilaquiles (verde) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas