El Pollo Rico

This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and I want to emphasize the Mexico part, not the…read moreborderlands mash-up TexMex that most places serve. The rice is white with peas and carrots, like they do in the interior. The pepper is more likely to be chipotle. There are some excellent fish (usually black drum) and shrimp dishes. I had a superb camerones dish over rice with chipotle sauce and a lovely slaw on top you wouldn't think would work but it does. And IMO the portion sizes are perfect, not demanding the carry out box every single time. The bar is also good, and if you're going to treat yourself, yes, they'll use Clase Azul tequila and do it well. The interior has been redone a bit, mostly in the tables, since we were last there, and it's an improvement. They still have the garage-style roll-up doors for opening up to the patio in good weather. (Not today, thanks, too hot out.) Christian was our server and was timely and anticipatory and professional and endured my Spanish.

I recently dined at Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant and had a mixed experience. The food was…read moredecent overall, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The mole enchiladas had good flavor, but they could have benefited from a little more mole sauce and a thinner tortilla to better complement the dish. I also ordered the Tacos Del Mar with beef, and unfortunately they seemed a bit light on the meat. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive throughout the meal, frequently checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Our drinks were always refilled before we had a chance to ask, and our glasses never sat empty. The outstanding service definitely made the dining experience more enjoyable.

Rice & beans

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Como la Flor

Aleida’s Restaurant

4.7(367 reviews)

3.8 mi

Have been here a couple of times and the food and service have been consistently good. So far, I've…read moregotten the Chicken Tortilla Soup and the Pabellón Plate (with chicken), and both were great. The chicken was not dry and the portions left me full. Plenty of menu options as well. The staff are warm, welcoming, and accommodating (we came with a group of 6 and they got us situated right away). The space is small (which I find very nice), there is indoor and covered/shaded outdoor seating available. And I love the decor! Overall, highly recommend!

My husband and I came here for dinner and we decided to sit outside…read more I wasn't very hungry so I ordered their single taco with al pastor shrimp, which was an extra $2.99 and lime/guac for an extra 50 cents (on top of the single taco, which was $4.50). My husband ordered their burrito, which came with chips and a cheese dip on the side. Their shrimp was good; nothing special. I did ask to try aleida's sauce, which many people liked on yelp, but we liked their green sauce the most! Overall, very cute and colorful restaurant; loved all the decor. The outdoor patio, where we sat, was covered and nice, until it started pouring hard outside. Not a super authentic latin restaurant. No complimentary chips and salsa. My taco wasn't worth more than $5, tbh, and we paid close to $9..given it was shrimp, but we've had much better shrimp tacos elsewhere for less. I wish I had a photo of my poor taco, but I totally forgot to take a picture :/

Grilled plantain with the shrimp in the arepa tropical was really great.

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Outside area

Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill

4.4(2.1k reviews)

1.1 mi

The food is wonderful, the beef in the beef enchiladas is so well flavored. Everything is perfect…read more This is my go to place when we visit the lake.

My most recent visit here was as part of a larger group that meets on a weekly basis…read moreBlue corn always has a great ambience to it... Regardless of whether or not you were eating inside the restaurant, on the deck outside or in the meeting room on the end of the restaurant each has its own unique style, but it's all blue corn and all fantastic The menu is always a wonderful assortment of delicacies, and you can always find something to enrich your pallet Today, I went with the beef and mushroom quesadilla... Full of flavor and a wonderful lunch serving size Service was outstanding... Was able to provide us with food and average while allowing our menu to flow for the hour that we were at the restaurant Job well done across the board

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Our private room is perfect for your Holiday parties.

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

3.3(654 reviews)

1.2 mi

This very popular restaurant was pretty busy again last night. We had to wait about 30 minutes. To…read moreactually get a seat and our server Ray was great. He took our order quickly and the food was served within about 10 minutes once we were seated. We had a couple of drinks with our meal. I had the taco platter while my friend had the Enchilada platter. Lots of food with as my friend quoted, "Explosive Flavor". Yes the food is pretty good. Thus maybe why it is so busy! There is both indoor and outdoor seating with a large oval bar in the midst of the indoor area. Lupe's is good for all, young, old and even kids! Come one, come all, just come! Thank you Lupe.

The kitchen and bar are impressive, and the waitstaff has been great 97% of the time. Love Lupe!…read more But Sundays at this location are the worst. The manager is this tiny clueless guy that literally slides around being pointless. Probably one of the worst things I've seen in a restaurant is one of the hostesses (merrow i believe?? Buzz cut hair) was literally digging for gold picking her nose while putting people on a waitlist. Honestly insane. Any other day of the week, in my experience has been great. Sundays are not where it's at for this location.

Interior seating

Breakfast Nachos

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Interior seating

Jardin Corona

3.8(345 reviews)

2.3 mi

A nice experience at Jardin Corona last night. I had the burrito plate and a Margarita. Both were…read moretasting good! There was a short wait, but we sat at the bar and was served quickly with our drinks. When we got our table our server was over in a few seconds and ready to take our order. Our order came out in less than 10 minutes...nice! The interior is large and a little old, but this just makes the place more memorable. Thanks Jardin Corona for your hospitality and for ensuring we were fed with good food!

Visited this place during happy hour, got two drinks, one of which apparently was not on happy…read morehour. The menu was not very clear since we also got a plate in which we thought was on special when apparently it was not. Overall the food and drinks were great just be mindful or ask when ordering during happy hour..

When in Texas, you gotta get Tex-Mex, yall!

Chicken fajita

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Margarita

Fajita Pete's - Cedar Park

4.0(104 reviews)

3.1 mi

We picked up some to go orders. This was our second time actually eating there and the food was…read moreexcellent. We got the quesadillas with the beans and rice and also tried the tortilla chips with queso. Everything went well. Order was on time service is great.

Here to reinforce the other reviews. Headed to Fajita Pete's tonight as I was craving some steak &…read morebeans which = mexican for me. I didn't want to drive far given the Mavs game. GOOOO Mavs! The food is delicious & homemade. I even wrote this review BEFORE I finished eating. MEAT: I ordered the Steak Fajita online which to me is FAR superior to the chicken. TOPPINGS & Tortillas: Came with gauc, pico, rice, cheese, chips, salsa, tortillas, lettuce. EVERYTHING you need which makes it quick & easy. I love both the flour & corn tortillas. The corn is a thicker style to where there is a subtle taste of Masa. The flour is LIGHT and I absolutely love that and so does my tummy. BEANS: The refried beans are a perfect texture & taste just like the pinto beans my maw maw used to make. RIH Maw Maw. The charro beans are so flavorful with chunks of steak. These beans have been cooking all day. SERVICE: Finally the service is outstanding. The food is always ready when they say and always served with a smile no matter how busy they are. Today the super nice guy brought my take-away food to the table I was sitting at outside (watching Mavs on my phone...GOOOO MAVS!). He didn't have to do that and many places would have just waited for me to come back in and ask if the food was ready. I LOVE this Fajita Pete's!!! WHY? The Beef & Beans are top notch and the service is OUTSTANDING!!!

Fresh-off-the-grill fajitas, all the fixings, and easy catering for any occasion -- that's Fajita Pete's.

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Fresh-off-the-grill fajitas, all the fixings, and easy catering for any occasion -- that's Fajita Pete's.

Texican Cafe - Lakeline

3.4(560 reviews)

4.8 mi

Texican Cafe was SO good! I ordered the sour cream enchiladas and they were kind enough to make…read morethem without meat (just cheese) and they totally hit the spot. I'm a sucker for sour cream, the sauce was delicious. Service was great, and I was honestly surprised by how good everything was. I think it's hard to find Mexican food that isn't overly "Tex-Mex," so this was a nice find. The portions were generous too, especially for only $14.99. Delicious food, great value, I'll definitely be back!

We came here for dinner on father's day around 6:30 pm with one party in front of us. It was a huge…read morerestaurant with tons of bar seating on one side and sit in tables on the other side. They also had plenty of outdoor seating that was covered, with fans and tvs. Complimentary chips and salsa, though the salsa was a bit spicy. I ordered their taco salad with ground beef 12.99 and my husband ordered their tacos al carbon 15.99 and a margarita on the rocks $9. The margarita came out very bubbly and way too sweet. Didn't seem like there were any alcohol in there, but it did creep up on you later. Happy hour was monday to fridays from 3-7 pm. Our total came out to be $41 without tip. Overall, nothing special about this place. Our server was slow, given it was father's day, but she rarely checked up on us. We had to flag her down for the check in the end. Food was mediocre at best. We will probably not come back.

Queso Flameado

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That was a fine fine margarita!

Dos Salsas Tex-Mex Restaurant

3.7(784 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food was great! Service was excellent offering help in ways we did not expect or think of…read more Waiter's name was Daniel.

Lupita was an amazing waitress! Fast and efficient service best service I have had in a whileread more

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Fogonero Restaurant - Cedar Park

4.8(85 reviews)

0.9 mi

While I wait for a root canal and manage mouth pain, I'm sticking to soft foods and soup. That led…read moreme to Fogonero in Cedar Park, Texas, an authentic Venezuelan restaurant. Pro tip: It's not directly on Walton Way; it's on the side of the building. Wilson, one of the owners, kindly guided me to the entrance when my GPS said I had arrived, but I still couldn't see the restaurant. Please note that there is indoor and outdoor dining along with free parking. Fogonero is best known for its empanadas, arepas, and other traditional Venezuelan specialties. While all of those sounded tempting, I was craving one food specifically...plantains. I have a real weakness for sweet fried plantains, and lately they have become my ultimate "go-to" comfort food. Fogonero's plantains hit the spot. They were perfectly sweet, moist, and enjoyable to eat. The restaurant is a whole vibe. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a striking mural of the Venezuelan flag painted in vibrant colors across the wall. It's eye-catching, inviting, and instantly sets the tone for the experience. Alfred welcomed me with a warm smile and immediately recognized that I was there to pick up an order. He had everything packed and ready to go, making the process quick and seamless. His friendly, personable demeanor made a great first impression. I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu once my mouth is back in eating condition.

First time here! Came during lunch time and we were seated immediately…read more Husband got the creole breakfast and I ordered their pesto mushroom risotto. Husband enjoyed his plate and finished it within a few minutes. It came with 2 different types of sauces: a white cilantro flavored one and a red mild sauce that was a bit spicy for him. The pesto mushroom risotto was good, but a little salty for my liking. If you want to add protein, it's ~$6 for beef or shrimp and ~$4 for chicken. Overall, it was good! We'll most likely be back. I want to try their empanadas next time!

Beautiful, clean and comfy

Sauces brought for on the side. The spicy red sauce adds so much flavor!

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Beautiful, clean and comfy

Mama Betty’s

4.0(399 reviews)

5.1 mi

Dined in for lunch party of 3. Avery was our fabulous server. We were welcomed and she was very…read moreknowledgeable. We had Kristen tacos entree and the quesadilla entree. Everything was so delicious! A+++ What great ambience and fun restaurant.

Mama Betty's is a solid, local option for Tex-Mex with delicious food, great service, and…read morereasonable prices. I had previously tried to go to the Burnet Road location but they were PACKED on a Saturday night with a 90 minute wait but this time I called ahead to the the Parmer Lane location around 5:30 pm and put my name in. I arrived around 5:45 pm and was seated within 10 minutes. NOTES: - Reservations: no but you can call ahead to put your name in - Parking: free lot in front of the building - Online ordering: available on their website through ToastTab for pickup for delivery - Happy hour: weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with half off some food items, $7 Mamaritas and La Playas, and $1 off cocktails, liquor, beer, and wine - Brunch: served Sat & Sun from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm THE HIGHS: - Server was friendly and gave recommendations - Complimentary chips and salsa (refilled throughout the meal) - Food came out quickly after ordering THE LOWS: - Busy around dinner time and kind of loud (great for celebrations but hard to hear each other at the table) - A little dark on the inside THE PRICE: Reasonable for the portion size and quality of food - Small queso compuesto ($9.99) - Barbacoa quesadilla ($16.99) - Barbacoa tacos ($16.99) - Pechuga Barbie ($19.99) - Side of abuelita rice ($2.99) - Sopapillas Aaliyah ($7.99) BEST BITES: - Barbacoa: delicious in both the quesadilla and tacos... super tender and flavorful - Queso compuesto: the meat, homemade quad, and pico are all fresh and add great texture to the melted cheese... perfect appetizer to split with a group THE VERDICT: I'd definitely return to Mama Betty's and recommend it to others! The Tex-Mex dishes felt slightly elevated compared to some other places and I love that they are locally owned and operated. They can be busy but it's worth waiting if you plan ahead and have the time!

Not so Private event space

Chilli relleno and blood orange margarita (Notice the rice looks orange red, it wasn't it was normal Spanish rice color)

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Mexican martinis

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Charles O.

11 years ago

I am a 68 year old native Texan who has had hundreds of Mexican meals in my life at all sorts of restaurants. This was absolutely the worst crap I have ever tasted! The people who put this stuff together have no idea what Mexican food is. My wife also agrees. Anyone who thinks they like this stuff should go to a real Mexican restaurant and find what it is all about. You can get much better food for much less at Taco Cabana. read more

Leslie W.

12 years ago

Gonna give this place a 5 star review just b cuz there is this hispanic older lady dont kno her name but she was very nice her service is wonderful great attitude plus food is good ill b coming back again read more

Randy L.

12 years ago

here only twice and was not really satisfied chicken its ok but not great over cooked and dry what made it a lill better was the salsa but still i don't think ill b coming back read more

James M.

455

2 years ago

Awesome, love this place, just posting menu photos now from a few months ago when I first went there. Check them out!!!

David P.

11 months ago

learn to speak spanish and theyll get it right , if even spanglish shit lol. need more charectors

Peter S.

2 years ago

Food was great. Service was quick and friendly. I had 1-b with rice and fries as my sides.

Shawn S.

12 years ago

This place is so Good ,Well Priced The Family Meals are Huge ! Love this place read more

Debbie B.

121

11 years ago

You can order before you get to the window now!!!

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