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    Cuauhtemoc Cafe

    3.8 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CUAUHTEMOC CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Lila P.

    Service: as we walked in during this visit, it was packed. Our waitress was slow i taking our order, but understandable due to the amount of people at 12:00 pm lunch time. She kept our table up to date with chips and salsa and d Ambiance: small restaurant with challenging parking situation, but worth it. Simple interior with bright colors. Casual dress and limited seating.

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    Aubany G.

    This place has always been my go to spot to eat before I head to the airport (nearby) to fly back to San Francisco. No matter the time of day, it's always a hoppin spot with non stop lines through the drive thru and a full dining room. Over the years the consistency has dwindled and this last time, the changes were very obvious. My cup was so dirty with things floating inside, the chips were not fresh or made in house, but rather store bought. And the food, although good, didnt have the authenticity I've always found this place to have. The service is always stellar! The menu has something for everyone and they offer full menu all day. The prices are incredible for what you get. Maybe they've had a change of ownership or management recently, but I do wish they'd go back to what was great before. In years past I would've given 5 stars, no question. This time was just a disappointment.

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    Frances M.

    After having a terrible experience at another restaurant today, we tried this cafe. We had a great waitress. That was very friendly, and very accommodating. She brought our food out very promptly after giving us several suggestions we ate the machaca plate. It was great! I will try it again.

    Patrick D.

    This is a hole in the wall local Mexican but not your run of the mills Taquerias more in terms of the food. Their Caldo de res is fantastic made of fresh ingredients such as large carrots and zucchinis, and large chunks of beef. Their lunch specials is always under $10, so a great value. The service is impeccable fast and efficient. The place is Fabuloso clean! The restaurant is colorful, inviting and a tribute to Cuauhtemotzín, or Guatémoc, who was the Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan, making him the last Aztec Emperor.The name Cuauhtemōc means "one who has descended like an eagle". So like the Eagle this place is a great dive offering tremendous value and a fantastic Caldo. The only issue is that someone slash my tire in the parking. But hey, I cannot hold this against them!

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    Robert M.

    This was a very busy place on a Monday a 9. The drive thru was very popular and there was a stream of folks impatient with the car line who would walk in and line up. So don't get a seat between the door and the cashier in the a.m. unless you want someone standing over your seat for most of your meal. The waitress was pretty good, though not attentive. The place was clean and ready for a crowd. Fortunately, it wasn't packed. Might get that way at lunch. It started off with a small bowl of chips and salsa. Nothing special, but it was a breakfast surprise. I ordered the Chilaquiles in red sauce. It tasted ok, but wasn't the best I've had. It was a very big soupy, cheesy pile of everything stewed together. If that's your thing, you'll love it. Wish I tried something else.

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    5 months ago

    The food was good!! Good portions for price. Love their red enchiladas and the green meat burrito is delicious!

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    Delicious food! Cant go wrong with the enchiladas montadas! Quick and friendly service with a nice cozy atmosphere to have brunch.

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    7 months ago

    I come here to eat every time I am in town. This place has the best food and Maria is an amazing waitress. We look forward to coming here!

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    The Juevos rancheros are excellent. The servers are extra nice. It's a tiny place, be patient and be kind please.

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    The food is really good service was fast , not a big place but the food makes up for that.

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    Delicious food at a reasonable price. Their machaca burrito is the best in El Paso, maybe even all of Texas!

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