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    El Norteño

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:45 pm

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    No meat  in the cougar

    Ordered the "cougar" breakfast burrito. It says bacon,sausage and potatoes . You would think you're getting all ingredients ,but only get eggs and potatoes

    Chicken enchiladas
    Robert S.

    The restaurant is close by my daughter's house so we got lunch there this afternoon. I had the Tacos al Pastor and my wife had chicken enchiladas. The Tacos al Pastor were dry but tasted ok. The sides, however, seemed like something you would get out of a can. The high point was actually the chips. I might eat here for convenience but nothing else.

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    4 months ago

    Breakfast burritos were great. Fresh homemade tortillas. Quick service, out burritos came out in maybe 5 minutes. Very friendly staff.

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    1 year ago

    Best breakfast burritos in Waco! The green sauce is so delicious as well! The tortillas are homemade.

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    2 years ago

    Best place in town for breakfast burritos!!! The green salsa is the absolute best!!! They used to have asada in the mornings... I miss it!!!

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    2 years ago

    Very good food. Customer service is great. The ambiance is quiet and very clean. Definitely would recommend for breakfast or lunch.

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    3 years ago

    Great place to grab a quick meal. Always friendly service. Parking lot can get a little congested at times.

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    4 years ago

    Took 20 minutes to answer the phone. Got my food and the missed out on a whole burrito. Would not recommend

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    4.4
    (151 reviews)
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    Passing through heading to Dallas, looked up a Mexican restaurant that could accommodate mine and…read moremy wife's Lenten appetite and saw this place on Yelp. Thought we'd give it a try seeing as it was 10 minutes off I-35. Found the small place and it was exactly what we were looking for! The chips and salsa was super tasty, the half and half tea was on point, and you can't go wrong with a Mexican coke! Ordered the cheese enchiladas plate and the wife got a quesadilla. We were pleasantly satisfied and they hit the spot. Tbh though, the beans and rice won my heart being so flavorful and delicious. The service was superb and I appreciated their thoughtfulness of checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. All in all, we highly recommend you visit them if you're in the area, we got a table quick around 7 pm and it was a quaint epic time! Try it soon and you won't regret!

    We love this local spot and choose it regularly…read more The barbacoa quesadillas for lunch are incredible. I can really only eat half, so I save the rest for later. Their homemade chips are light and crispy, and their salsa is super flavorful while not overly spicy. It hits that happy medium between my husband and me. Breakfast is also great. You go in and pretty much grab a table unless there's a line with people waiting. Service is always friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Typical mom and pop type interior with a mixture of booth seating and tables with metal chairs. It's always clean. Branch out and try something new. Highly recommend.

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    The Ranchito 5 Waco

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    4.1
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    9.1 mi
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    We chose this restaurant based on its high reviews, but unfortunately left very disappointed…read more After being told to seat ourselves, we waited so long for menus and drinks that we nearly left. The waitress was sweet, but remained slow throughout the entire meal. Our waitress never offered drink refills, and we waited extended periods for a to-go box and our check before finally going to the cashier ourselves. The biggest issue was a strong sewage-like odor coming from the restroom area. We were seated nearby, and every time the bathroom doors opened, the smell drifted into the dining room. Even the handwashing station in the dining area had the same unpleasant odor. The food looked great when it arrived, and the chips and salsa seemed fresh. However, I was disappointed to learn they no longer serve guacamole with their fajitas. The chicken fajitas arrived sizzling hot, but became very dry as they cooled. They were spicy, but lacked much flavor. The rice and beans were good. Overall, between the slow service, unpleasant smell, and mediocre food, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Waco that I'd try before coming back here.

    The food is very good. The service is outstanding. The chips…read moreare not good. There's so much seasoning on them that you don't get to appreciate the salsa because the chips are overpowering.. A restaurant with this type of quality needs to have chips that are made in house without anything other than salt.

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    El Norteño - mexican - Updated August 2026

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