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    Don Chile Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (76 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Water bottle cap inside wrapped with burrito
    Fabian P.

    Ordered the fajita burrito and all of the meat inside of it was huge chunks of fat and nerves.. was willing to work past that and picked it out but when I turned my burrito over there was a used water cap in the wrapping... all for 17 dollars. Salsa was watery and the cheese tasted like sand. I'm sorry, please do better at food quality

    Brisa M.

    Really great Tex-Mex restaurant! I usually go for breakfast but stopped by with family to get lunch today. The staff is incredibly attentive and have some of the best service. The food is always delicious, everyone was a fan. The decoration is very maximalist but very nice. License plates, paintings, etc. line every inch of the walls. The menudo is a big hit here.

    Menu only one side nothing on the back
    Edward M.

    I went to this small restaurant around 2005 for the first time with my old man for breakfast and I pass thru here all the time and today I decided to go back unfortunately it didn't ask if breakfast was been served all day so because of the time I just decided to order from the lunch menu, the location of the restaurant is on the east side of Houston at the heart of the trucking industry right at the corner of McCarthy and I-10 east, parking is very limited but I was able to find a spot at lunch time, the interior is decorated with all license plates, sport memorabilia, and old street signs from Mexico as well Mexican corner store publicity signs, I was seated right away, the place was maybe half full when I had arrived later on more patrons started filling the empty spots, as a typical mexican/ tex-mex restaurant they bring the cheese, the salsa, and the tortilla chips. I order a Comal Norteño: which included a sizzling platter with beef fajitas, crispy tripitas (calf intestine), and crispy mollejas (beef sweetbreads), accompanied with charro beans, spanish rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn tortillas. Price was affordable they had lunch special under $15, my bill was a little higher because I order something that was not on the lunch special, the only complaint I have is the rice was a little to saggy for my taste,but beside that everything was good. I couldn't finish it so brought it back home for later, friendly staff and quick service I will be back.

    Tenia O.

    Been coming here forever. One thing that never changes is the great service and tasty food. From the migas, enchiladas, bistek to asada you can't go wrong. Every time my meals have been freshly prepared Prices are more than fair and the portions are more than enough. If you're in the area stop in & enjoy the quirky TX decor. Support local business guys. Yelp on my friends!!

    Chips, salsa and cheese dip
    Smith Family O.

    Great Tex Mex food with great service and nice ambiance, nice music playing. The only setback is the parking. Nice homey restaurant with lots of knickknacks. They have a great variety of dishes. We ordered the super meal that came with 3 enchiladas, rice, beans, guacamole, a crispy taco and cheese tostada. The enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken and topped with cheesy goodness. The green sauce could be a little spicier but they are good and very filling. The taco is a good size filled to the top. The iced sweet tea is good too. I would recommend coming here. It stays busy and they do sell beer.

    Lauren M.

    So good. I come here for lunch at work and it is DELICIOUS. Freshly made and great service. Free queso and salsa to start with. Love it

    Tacos carne asada tacos con pollo--

    this place is so delicious. I got all of this for around $12. Incredible value, wonderful service, such good food.

    Rebecka K.

    Not going to lie I passed the place up the first time looking for it, due to the parking lot was EMPTY. & then when we pulled up(myself & 2 children) I thought it was a little sketchy. But you know, these are always THE BEST places to eat at & it hands down was the BEST Mexican food I have eaten in a while. The beans were authentic, not just regular refried beans. The sour cream chicken enchiladas were bomb. The straws are a major hit for the kids. Yea, I said it, the straws lol They are whirley and bend and you can even tie them in a not. The service was great as well. The decorations for Christmas were on point and the waitresses even had festive clothing on. Will definitely be back.

    Steak ranchero, barbacoa, beans, eggs, potato's!!
    AlexisandKeith R.

    It is very authentic Mexican food. We always go for breakfast and it taste like going to grandmas house. They are always busy and their prices are decent too. The flour and corn tortillas are home made. I wish I could eat here everyday!

    Chicken Enchiladas/ Enchiladas de Pollo
    MariaElena Z.

    I had heard so many positive things about this restaurant and I read excellent reviews so I had to check it out. My friend and I had an early lunch there today and it did not disappoint. First of all, we were immediately greeted as we entered the restaurant and as usual, I was greeted in English, lol. No worries, I answered her in my native Honduran Spanish language. The restaurant was nice and clean with plenty of sitting space and the ambiance was perfect. My amazing friend who happens to be Mexicana ordered her all time favorite flautas and I ordered what I had been craving for chicken enchiladas. Meanwhile, our drinks came out in no time; lemonade and I forgot what my friend ordered, lol. We snacked on chips which were nice and fresh and delicious salsa verde and pico de gallo. The timing of our food was perfect! My friend enjoyed her flautas and my enchiladas were soooo good!!! I ate less than half and took the rest home which I had for dinner. Our delicious meal was super affordable and the service was excellent. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and check them out!

    I ate my taco the were very good

    Food is amazing I love it it is a very cool place you can't wait till you eat there food it amazing I am definitely coming here another day

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    Everything was perfect! Food,service, presentation. Employees were courteous & attentive to your needs.

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    9 months ago

    Nasty, and terrible service. Food was wrong and way overpriced. Never really asked if we needed anything else.

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    El viernes pasado pedí un menudo para yebar y me lo dieron quemado y muy salado como si fuera muy recocido

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    Great food and prices just a little long on the wait time and service when ever you order to go

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    3.8 mi
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    Wow. Definitely the best beef and chicken fajitas I have ever tasted. Our server Manuel was…read moreamazing. Ninfas, the magic of food in every bite. A legend of seasoning and flavor.

    Long waits, hard to find parking, yet 5 stars... let me explain…read more.. We came here on a weekend there was some sort of craft market across the street and because of that parking was crazy. I parked and an attendant told me it was supposed to be valet... oops! But he let me stay there and then brought me my car back after we ate. The vibe was cute! Very dated (but in a fun Vintage way) ambiance on the outside and very rustic Tex Mex vibe on the inside. They told us it would be 45 minutes and it was probably closer to an hour and 15 but we checked out the market across the street while we waited. We finally got seated and met our waiter, who I believe was named Jose (I should not have waited this long to do my review!) and he was awesome! Funny, attentive, and super friendly. We ordered the Queso Flameado as a starter. I had never had it nor ever seen anything like it but oh my goodness, it was DELICOUS. I ordered the Antiquas (cheese enchiladas) as my main meal and not only were they so good, but the portion size was huge as well. For $17 I definitely got my money's worth! I left full, happy, and would definitely come back the next time I'm visiting Houston. Well worth the wait!

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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    4.6
    (172 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and I'm so happy I finally got to try this…read moreestablishment! I would definitely recommend making a reservation, as it can get pretty busy, especially during Saturday lunch. There is also plenty of parking available across the street. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and felt so authentic to Mexican culture. Our server, Kylah, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and so kind throughout our entire dining experience. Now onto the food; everything was absolutely delicious. The Avocado Mollete and Chilaquiles Divorciados were both packed with so much flavor. Every bite was amazing. I had heard that the pancakes were the star of the show, and they definitely lived up to the hype. I have never had pancakes this crispy before, and they were so good! Our server also brought out a birthday surprise, the Chocolate Cremoso, and it was delicious! It was such a sweet touch to the celebration. Honestly, everything my party ordered was so flavorful and delicious. We had such a great experience, and I genuinely cannot wait to come back!

    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

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    8.8 mi
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    I just wanna say this $30 burrito BUSS so hard like this was my first time going because the…read morereviews are good and I saw YouTubers and tiktokers say they go brazy one of the most popular spots in Houston....Anywho my burrito had SHRIMP, STEAK, FRIES, RICE, HOT CHEETOS, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO CHEESE etc...20 out of 10 highly recommend Thanks for great customer service and amazing food CASHIER WAS SUPER NICE @Saucy Santana on the song

    This place was highly recommended and always busy. So i finally got the chance to go. Lets break it…read moredown as to why a low rating. Service: waitress: was sweet and she took our order and checked on us 3 times the entire meal. She did not ask or offer any type of hot sauce or other condiments when my food was delivered to the table. Manager: this is what really cost them, tried to deny me entry because of my service dog. Said he had to call the owner because they didn't allow pets. I told the manager that it was a servive dog who was working. Then after calling the owner, still tried to talk me out of eating there. The manager and owner need to learn the laws that protect people with disabilities that require service animals. Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 12. https://guides.sll.texas.gov/animal-law/service-animals Food: given that this was a "mexican restaurant", it lacked flavor and spice. The bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños were overly greasy and had 0 heat. My birria nachos were decent but still lacked in flavor category. The only thing that saved them from a 1 star was the fun atmosphere. Do better and learn from your mistakes.

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    What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

    Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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