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    El Catrin

    4.4 (181 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Joseph E.

    Stopped in for lunch after seeing such good reviews and glad I did. Ever since I heard of espagueti verde and have been wanting to try it and the only restaurant that I found had it on their menu had just rotated it off the menu but here comes El Catrin to the rescue with their Pasta Verde. So of course, I order the Paster Verde and add shrimp. While waiting for my dish I decide to order a Chispa on the rocks (think of a skinny margarita) since I didn't have to go back to work. The drink is well made and strong. When my pasta comes out it is plated well and garnished with half cut cherry tomatoes. The green sauce is a creamy poblano sauce that definitely provides a different flavor profile than traditional tomato-based sauces but it's a nice change and it pairs really well with the grilled shrimp. The cherry tomatoes are a nice touch. Overall, I really enjoyed the staff, food and drinks at El Catrin and I look forward to coming back and trying their breakfast menu.

    Ribeye tacos
    Veronica C.

    First time at this restaurant, the food was excellent and fresh. We had an excellent server, he went over the menu with us, and suggested a few dishes. The restaurant is very nice and clean.

    Mini Beef Tacos
    Staci A.

    They have a nice sized dining area with a long bar. They also have outside seating. Chips and salsa were yummy...the salsa had a little kick to it. I got the Enchiladas Poblanos, one friend got Huevos Rancheros and another tried their mini Beef Tacos. All of our dishes were ok,,,nothing special but good. The waitress was very friendly and attentive and did a great job!

    Chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce, beans and rice.
    Melissa L.

    My husband and I dined in for lunch. This is our second time visiting in the last 6 months. The restaurant was not crowded, it was quiet and clean. We were greeted right away by Gerardo and given a table near the bar. We enjoyed their chips and salsa with a Chispa. Their chips are light and not salty which I like they gave us two different salsa. One was a creamy green salsa. It was very good and had a little bit of a bite to it and the regular orange salsa that they serve that had a very nice flavor. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce and they were extremely good. My chicken was very tender and seasoned well rolled into soft corn tortillas and topped with a green poblano sauce. It was so tasty. The refried beans are very good and their Mexican rice is fluffy and flavorful and reminded me of my mother's. I highly recommend them. Everything was so delectable.

    3 enchilada's and look at that smokey salsa
    Renee M.

    Excellent as always! Very accommadating with no rice or no beans with their dinner entrees. Brought grandson's quesadilla out quickly. Complimentary chips and salsa. Many menu choices. I have never ordered anything here that was not excellent! We often bring guests here because the food and the service are excellent. Plenty of parking. Handicapped access is easy Outside seating available Full bar Televisions on site but not obnoxious

    Chicken tortilla soup
    Desiree A.

    I took my mom for an early lunch on a Friday. It was pretty chill with 80's music playing. Our waiter was very nice and bilingual. We both had soup - I had pozole and my mom had the chicken tortilla soup. We both enjoyed our soups and the presentation was beautiful - as you can see from the pictures. All of the ingredients were fresh and the soup itself wasn't greasy which I appreciated because of my sensitive stomach. We also quite enjoyed the salsa and chips. They were a little on the salty side but still good. Highly recommend for a chill lunch during the week!

    Huevos divorciados
    Ivanna H.

    I've only been here for breakfast so I can't speak to their lunch/ dinner menu, although I plan to try that out soon just to see if it's any better. For breakfast, the food is pretty average. On my most recent visit I had the huevos divorciados. Quick highlights: - The potatoes were bland and lacked seasoning - The red salsa made up for the missing flavor and saved the dish - The side of beef fajita meat I added was really good - I asked the waiter if the coffee was cafe de olla, was told yes so I ordered it, but it definitely wasn't My main complaint is their chilaquiles don't include egg, which most places do. You have to pay an extra $3. Also no meat. I'd prefer the cost of eggs be worked into the dish and automatically included. But that's just my preference. I do have to give them kudos for the great service and very clean looking restaurant. This makes me want to keep trying them to see if maybe I find that one dish that really wows me.

    Mini Tacos (Pastor) and Tacos Al Gobernador

    We come here often as it's not far from our apartment and this place never disappoints. The food is always delicious, the service is always excellent and the cocktails are always delicious. 5/5 would recommend

    A place of great food!
    Ray T.

    Everything was great re food, service and ambiance! The enchiladas were fresh and not and the charro beans were the best ever! They were seasoned and cooked like no other beans. Excellent! Thnx guys!

    Eric G.

    My friend had the Enchilada Trio and it was very good, the Chipotle one being her favorite. I had the Pescado Al Ajillo (Sea Bass with buttery garlic sauce and gajillo peppers). The fish was very tender and the roasted pepper flakes provided a sweet and tart flavor. Service was good. Parking is plentiful although I wish the lighting and signage outside the restaurant was better.

    Chicken Tortilla Souo
    Mark B.

    This is a great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Nice atmosphere with great service. The food quality is great with nice fresh ingredients. I started with the Chicken Tortilla soup and man was it good! It had tons of shredded chicken breast meat and you had the cheese, avocado and strips on the side so you can add at your leisure. It was a lot though, so make sure you don't over order on your other food as you'll get full quick! I wish they had it as a cup option which would have been the perfect option. I have had the Enchilada Trio which was filled with Chicken and covered in Chipotle, Mole and Poblano sauces. My favorite enchilada sauce is mole and they do this well here. They also have a fully stocked bar and the margaritas are pretty good. Give them a try in Stone Oak and Alamo Heights area.

    Sope with chicken

    Been here a few times now. Always great food and friendly staff. Today went for breakfast. Delicious! We love patio since we can take our dog. They've added shades to keep things cool. Very nice and relaxing. We had a yummy El Catrin waffle and the sopes with chicken. Both prepared well and very tasty. This is a gem!

    Tacos en salsa
    Jackie S.

    Our server was amazing he knew when to come by and was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful and they have an outside patio for nice nights. Theres a full bar with TVs if you like to watch sports. The food exceeded my expectations. I mean its a green flag when the free salsa is absolutely delicious. This will become my new go to date night spot!

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    2 years ago

    The food is amazing. The menu is so worth trying everything. The chilaquiles verdes are so good.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, drinks & service. Love it I went with my neighbors & we were all impressed. Plan to make it our neighborhood place to go.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food and excellent service!!! We highly recommend the chilaquiles and have never seen so many different option.

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    I love this place! The food was really good!! I had the flautas ahogadas and they were delicious!! Also the service was great!!

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    2 years ago

    Great food, authentic Mexican food and outstanding service, strongly recommend, we will definitely go back!!!

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    3 years ago

    Great food with AMAZING flavor, the ambiance of the restaurant was perfect. Definitely will come back

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