We stopped to eat as we were driving through town. The other places we were wanting to eat either weren't open or were gone! We were pleasantly surprised. We were able to order breakfast even though it was 11:00. There were not many people working, but the service was good and the food was really good! We also noticed that they have a full bar.... next time! read more

Super generous with servings. Amazing breakfast. Migas plate is enough to feed two. Chicken verde enchiladas are excellent as well.

The food is ok. The smell of moth balls is nauseating it ruins your food. I had to walk out.

Super good. Very clean, good service. Friendly people. We've been here several times and it has not let us down. I was craving the chicken tortilla soup since first time i had it! Wish we had this back home. read more

El Bracero - Mexican Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

The best thing here are the crunchy beef tacos, which have shells fried in house. Yum! My friends and I always go here in the AM after our lake parties. We were so happy El Bracero survived the flood... read more

Amazing food, great portions for the price and oh my goddddd the cocktails are on point! I had the Bracero cocktail and the quesadillas!

Delicious, cheese dip is the best,cheese enchiladas are also wonderful the red gravy is just right, I am glad we found this gem. Service was very good and friendly. I would totally recommend read more

Another favorite of mine in Kingsland. Very good Mexican food. The chips and salsa are very good. The chalupas are loaded and so delicious. They are very affordable and I have never had a bad meal here. They are not a fancy restaurant but when I have Mexican food, I find the fancier restaurants are not the best. I highly recommend this one. read more

Nice staff but food is VERY bland and the atmosphere is very uninviting. I feel a bit like I am eating in a school cafeteria. I have an autistic child, we cannot eat here as a family because it is really loud when it gets full. They have too much space and not enough tables. The staff was VERY friendly, almost to the point that I hate leaving a negative review but it is what it is. If not for the staff I would leave one star. read more

Food is good & cheap. Going with friends & family is recommended. Service is good, very friendly. The interior walls needs to be done, but it's not that bothersome. Very spacious, even though it doesn't look like it from the outside. read more

El Bracero - Shrimp Fajitas. Their homemade salsa & chips are awesome. - Mexican Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

Update. Seating has been improved with new seats. Food is great. I will upgrade from my 3.5 to 4. Since we are talking Kingsland and there is a dearth for good places to eat, I would rate this restaurant as one if the better ones. The digs are better at Alfredos but the food is actually slightly better here. Be sure to try the Tortilla soup read more

Food was reasonably priced, fast, hot and delicious. Wait staff was very friendly and the margaritas are fantastic. They don't take a card, but have an ATM. We will be back. read more

They margarita was good. The beef enchilada dinner had a lot of cheese and beef more than I could eat. If they would spruce the place up a little it might be an enjoyable place to go for dinner. Overall the food was good I would come back for to go. But not a place I would go to for dinner and have a drink again. read more

First time to Bracero. We each enjoyed the various foods while service left a lot to be desired. The place was not too busy yet our waiter was hot or miss. He didn't know the menu at at and when we questioned him on several items, including drinks, his response was "I don't know...I don't make the drinks" or "I'm not sure". Your menu is small! Learn it! To top it all off, we had to each go to the register and hand pick the menu items each party enjoyed. Server should have asked if it was separate checks or all on one, especially with a large party. read more

My husband is obsessed with this place! In fact, our first date was here when I just started college. For me, I've had better but it's decent. Not too greasy. We usually go for the breakfast tacos(satisfying especially for the price) but tonight we had the fajitas. Usually the food is a bit bland and not spicy like I'm use to. The salsa is excellent and I love the thick texture of the chips. The atmosphere looks a bit dirty and watch out for parking since its a bit cramped. If you're looking for a family owned Mexican restaurant in the Kingsland area, this is the place to go to. read more

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We just ordered tacos and their Barbacoa, Guisada, and carne asada tacos were sooooooo yummy! I saw some not great reviews but if you're looking for good Mexican street tacos I highly recommend this place. read more

El Bracero - Yummy tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

Been eating at El Bracero Mexican Restaurant in Kingsland TX, for close to 15 years now. Always been great. But now, not sure what has happened, assume different management. On March 11th, 2021 we went and I ordered a Half Order of Nachos Deluxe like I normally do, wife ordered something else. Took long time to get food. While waiting we witnessed a waiter drop the rag on the floor and then finish wiping the tables. When I went to check out, the cashier insisted on charging me for a full order of Nachos rather than Half order as I received, even after arguing with her. I paid and said we will never go back. They lost a long time customer over a few dollars and carelessness. read more

Pretty good food. They have good breakfast tacos. Waitress was very nice. The chips were stale, the tortillas are def not homemade but the enchilada plate itself was good. Would go back. read more

This is my least favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in the area. The chips are thick and not very good, but the salsa was great. We had mixed fajitas which were terribly salty. The chicken fajitas were the better of the two; beef not so much. Service was where it's at!! It was great and we were a large party! I had the Migas recommended by a friend so if we go again I will try that. Wish they would do something about those chips though. read more

I spoke directly to the health inspector, who said this place is "just one step away from putrid filth." I used to love going to El Bracero, but since my husband had to do an electrical service call due to a blown transformer box, he saw the condition the left everything in after they closed for the day. He said his boots stuck to the floor, they left things that needed to be refrigerated out overnight with no lids or even saran wrap to keep stuff out of it. My husband will eat just about anything, but when he comes home practically throwing up over the conditions of their kitchen, that says something. read more

They bring your plate out by one ! An wait to bring the others out. Very poorly place !!! DONT RECOMMENDED EATING HERE ! Lowkey rude as well

My only complaint is the opening time advertised is wrong, I sure would love a place to get breakfast before work on weekends usually can't get this place to answer the phone until 7:15 or later. read more

We just got a place in Kingsland and I was told by the neighbors this is the best place for breakfast tacos. We called our order in and I went to pick up. The service was fast and friendly, the tacos were a big portion, and they were delicious. read more

I would not recommend this place! The waiter told us "I DONT CARE IF YOU GO OR STAY". The table beside us came to us and said we are leaving because he was so rude to us and we left and won't be back ever! ALFREDO's is much better!! read more

Had lunch, watched others get served chips and salsa but not us; until we asked. Food was actually pretty good, but service was horrible. Once food was served we never saw waitress at table again. Watched large grasshoppers crawl across floor, many cobwebs all over, booths were missing padding and were filled with crumbs. Made me concerned about what the kitchen must look like. After sitting for 15 min after our meal was finished, I lost patience and searched out waitress so we could get bill and leave. We will not be going back! read more

Update: The cricket has gone and the food is still about the same. Seems there are some new waitresses. Nothing has been done about the atmosphere and the unclean look but then heh---this is Kingsland. read more

This is the best place to eat in Kingsland. I've always done takeout from them, and they have really great tacos. The prices are great, you get plenty of food. Their al pastor tacos are my favorite, and when you put on the onions, cilantro, and lime that comes with them, they are super delicious! read more

Tap water. Rice smelled funny. Beans are a**. The tacos were okay. No vegetables inside nor was there room for any. Stale chips. Sauce tasted like a tostitos brand mix. Do not recommend. read more

Had breakfast tacos as take out. Very good, lots of filling! Best breakfast tacos in town!!

Took the family to this restaurant yesterday. The first thing that struck me was the broken glass bottles in their parking lot. Take five minutes and pick up a broom! I should have turned back then. The floors were filthy and the decor is non-existent. The waitress was exceptionally rude and I had to ask (nicely) for more salsa three times. When she finally returned, she dumped an entire cup of salsa into our little bowl, so much so that it overflowed onto the table. There were five of us, and the food came out to each of us over the course of five minutes. When it did arrive, the food was bland and uneventful. The only good thing was the guacamole...and not cutting my foot on the way back to the car. read more

Good food, reasonable prices and okay service- sometimes slow. The food is pretty authentic. They even have horchata and mole. I've been here probably 20 times so far and I'd recommend it. read more

This restaurant no longer accepts credit or debit. It has gone to cash only. I only found out when I went to pick up a to-go order.

They have delicious fajitas and yummy shrimp cocktails. They are one of the few restaurants that have big enough space to accommodate a large group, so when we have a big group of family or friends we always come here. The staff is nice and our drinks stay filled, as well as the chip baskets and the salsa bowls. Are orders are always correct, we will continue to come here. read more

Came to El Bracero on a Sunday morning. The restaurant was pretty busy, but our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the bean and cheese breakfast taco, and my wife ordered the chilaquiles. It took awhile for our food to arrive (about 30 min), but that was probably because of the morning crowd. My bean and cheese breakfast taco was delicious!! The tortilla was light and fluffy, and the beans were the best I've ever had. I also tried some of my wife's plate, and the chilaquiles were fresh and very spicy! We both love spicy food, so we were quite happy. Overall I had a great experience here, and would definitely come back to try their lunch and dinner options. read more

It is a hole in the wall place with a lot of seating inside. They've got some good options and the food is authentic. They seem to have slow service on Sundays, which is when I usually go, and are somewhat inattentive if they aren't ready for you, but the food is good and cheap. They would get a full 5 stars if they were faster and would be more attentive. This is the best Mexican food in Kingsland, and probably the whole area. Calling ahead helps a little if you're getting food to go, but not much. They never seem to start working on it until I walk in the door. read more

The food was amazing and I loved it they have very reasonable prices and great food wait staff was amazing we always request for this one specific waiter , he has curly hair and is very fun and out there to talk to he can start a conversation about anything and is very funny and nice , food came out In a reasonable time he made sure we were okay on drinks everything always look forward to coming to El Brocerro not only for the staff but for the amazing food they serve the town thanks and we support read more

I don't understand the bad reviews. The interior could definitely use some help but I'm not basing my review on that. I actually prefer the openness versus Alfredo's where all the tables are packed extremely close. The food has always been great and I prefer this place over Alfredo's any day. I absolutely love their cheese dip enchiladas. The crispy tacos are really great as well. When we have friends come visit, we always end up picking up a mass order of crispy tacos (great hangover craving). This place is super packed around lunch time on Sundays though, expect a little longer wait on your food. That doesn't bother us though. I'm definitely team El Bracero. read more

I absolutely love this place!! In my hometown of Kingsland we have very little restaurant choices. This place has authentic tex mex of the very best kind. read more

Great place for breakfast. Call ahead if u want to pick it up. They are really busy on the weekends.

When I go to a Mexican food restaurant I typically order nachos. This place has the best deluxe nachos I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I've tried to duplicate them at home and just can't do it. They use chicken and beef, beans, cheese and so much more! I definitely never leave hungry when getting the nachos, as you are getting enough for 2 people. This is my go-to place for nachos! I've also had their fajitas, which are equally delicious, but again, the nachos are the reason I go here! read more