My wife and I have been eating at El Rodeo now for the past year or so. We've been there for our five times over that time period. The food has been consistently hot and fresh, of good quality overall and tasty! My wife's go to meal has been the Tacos al Carbon, which she really enjoys. The portion size has always been adequate. I've had the El Combo Plate, the El Lopez, a mixed Enchilada Plate, and Birria Tacos. I've also enjoyed everything I've eaten at El Rodeo. Recently, we opted to return to our previous go to Tex Mex restaurant (El Fenix), because of the price increases at El Rodeo. Probably the biggest advantage El Rodeo has over El Fenix is menus choices. El Rodeo's menu is more extensive. However, El Fenix has a full bar and better atmosphere. Whereas, El Rodeo does have somewhat of hole in the wall ambiance, with much simpler furnishings. As far as overall food quality, my wife and I both agree that El Fenix has the edge over El Rodeo. Interestingly, both restaurants have almost the exact same salsa recipe. Both taste fresh, but both are also fairly watery, which, for me, is a fail. I prefer a salsa with I guess more of a tomato base. I mean, I still eat the salsa at El Rodeo, but it's definitely not the star of the meal! The chips at El Rodeo are better than those at El Fenix. (I did not intend for this to be a comparison to El Fenix, it just worked out that way, because I'm a little delayed on submitting this updated review on El Rodeo.) I do very much appreciate the large drink mugs at El Rodeo. I've would have to literally chug one's drink throughout the meal to even need a single refill. The mugs are HUGE! So, we'll be back to El Rodeo despite the pricing increases, but probably not as frequently as we would like. Times are tough and value shopping, even for dine out spots, is paramount! If you try El Rodeo you won't be disappointed, so do give it a try! Eat well, Be well. Cheers! read more

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We have been going here for at least 8 years now. My granddaughter practically grew up at El Rodeo. Her very first taste of Mexican food was here. She knows the mane of every employee. Needless to say they are amazing, the food and the people. read more

Wasn't impressed maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Didn't like atmosphere we were sitting next to the waiter's break table very uncomfortable. read more

My wife and I enjoy El Rodeo. Service is always good. Food is excellent. They have the best guacamole, queso and salsa anywhere. Pricing is still good even though everywhere else is sky high. If I want to eat anywhere in Lavon, it is definitely El Rodeo! read more

Worst Enchiladas I had plastic wrapping in my Chicken Enchilada ,, not enough Beans or rice, no tortillas, dirty restaurant bad service for pickup, not friendly at all, Its a Dump,Yuk,, very low end restaurant, but OK for the Locals and workers in Lavon, read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - Piece of Plastic in My Enchilada,, I threw it all away - Mexican Near Me - Lavon, Texas

Best salsa ever, love coming here and their chilequiles are too good!!!!!! Thoughtful staff and great dish options

Great Mexican food with nice large potions at a reasonable price! I ordered the beef fajitas - nice and crispy on the outside and the meat was tender and easy to bite into. I gave had other fajitas that were too tough and chewy but this was not the case here. Will come back when I'm in the area! read more

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The food was average. The staff was very nice. They really need to upgrade the interior but overall it was ok Mexican food.

Overall, a great experience. A local business, which always gets my attention. The menu has a good variety...something for everyone. I had a 2 burrito plate smothered in chili and queso and quite good. Great service. My only complaint? The salsa was watery and bland. read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - A Tex-Mex Gem! We've been coming to El Rodeo for years, and it's easily our favorite Tex-Mex spot. The beef fajita meat is always juicy and flavorful, and the chimichangas? Just perfect. We can't leave without getting the biggest side of salsa they've got--loaded with big chunks of white onion and fresh cilantro. It's the best in town, hands down. El Rodeo, you've got us hooked for life! read more

It's tough for me to review only because I feel like I've discovered this hole in the wall in a strip center and I want it all to myself. Nondescript joint with moderate deco. They were quick to seat me and take my drink order. I like to give details of the food and not just say "this place was great". When I go to a New Mexican restaurant I like to try the cheese enchiladas since that is my favorite. You might think you can't mess up cheese enchiladas but plenty do. I had an enchiladas plate with a bean chalupa with rice and beans. As I write this I'm thinking about going back for lunch today. The enchiladas is a good as it gets and everything on the plate was excellent including the salsa. Their chips are a little thick for my liking but they work fine. The service was good too. They came back a few times to check on me. I found out that this family had three restaurants and I've ate at all of them. LaFlor in Murphy TX is a brother to El Rodeo and La Joya in Wylie is a cousin. All have good food but La Joya customer service is horrible. I have a review on them if you want to read it. Anyway this is my go to hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. read more

Love this place! It doesn't break the bank. The food is always good and the menudo is perfect!!!

Nice little place. Some friends met us there for dinner, they have been coming here for years. It was our premera vez. I ordered the carne asada tacos with beans and rice and are really good. Boss lady had the Chile relleños, which she said were the best she's had. The chips were just fine, but the salsa was spicy and delicious. We'll be coming back for mas! read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - Chile relleños - Mexican Near Me - Lavon, Texas

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Love these guys and girls, very friendly, great food and quick service!!! We love both their Mexican food selections and they make a great hamburger as well!!! read more

This place is truly a hidden gem! We dropped in Saturday afternoon after my grandson's basketball game without knowing anything about the place and it was amazing! All eight of us were pleased with the food and the service. Prices were very reasonable and huge servings. We all took food home! We recommend this place highly if you want a wide variety of Tex-mex choices, something for everyone. We will try to get back even though it is quite a distance from where we live, could be worth the drive. You should go! read more

Food is always fresh and favorful! Fast and efficient service! The staff are always kind.

Great neighborhood place for great Mexican food at a reasonable price. We go pretty much once a week!!

Portions are good and prices aren't too high. Good service. The food however has no flavor. From the meat, to the rice, or any of the variations of beans. Salsa is just okay too. read more

We came in for dinner with our toddler. Staff was friendly, food was quick and fresh, plus everything tasted great. This is the closest to our house so we will definitely be back. I do think they could upgrade their decor/vibe a little. read more

Ordered here when we first moved to town last October, food looks great but has little flavor. As this is my favorite type of cuisine, I was excited to have a close location to go to. Was definitely disappointed with the final product. Haven't been back since. Sad since it looked authentic ! read more

The food was okay. We had heard good reviews, but it was a little bland for our liking. There was a large crowd, so it was evidently just not our type of Mexican food. read more

Great Service and great food. The shrimp stuffed poblano pepper and the seafood soup are amount my favorite items. read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - Torte and a street taco - Mexican Near Me - Lavon, Texas

Prices are fair, used to be much better. Everything now cost more though. They have never messed up an order they give plenty of food. The wait times are not that long for takeout. I personally recommend the chimichanga with beef fajita. read more

Our family loves El Rodeo. We go there quite often and enjoy the chips and salsa. I usually get the Penny's plate- love that avocado! Service is great, they are super sweet and food comes out hot, fresh, and tasty. read more

Delicious ... I ordered the "Ground Beef Taco Salad w an order of Charro Beans". Nice fresh tomatoey salsa too... The taco salad was very good and a very nice large portion, but I got all distracted when I tried the Charro beans. The Charro Beans were truly the BEST beans I have had anywhere in Texas. You can see a little bit of bacon in the beans, but there's more to the delicious depth of savory flavor in the beans other than bacon. They have lots to choose from so I will try to try a new dish next time but I will be back for the beans sooner. read more

Rodeo is always good always consistent which I like. The service is good the food is good and that damn sweet tea is really good.

Food great and a lot. They always give good service and not long wait. The ambiance is ok. Small and not fancy but that is ok for the cost of food. We love it here and go quite a bit. read more

They had to up their price along with inflation, but I still think it's worth it. You come here for their amazing salsa and you stay for the yummy drinks and amazing burritos or enchiladas. All their food has a homemade feel and above all else their service is amazing, with caring and kind staff that always make you feel welcomed. Amazing restaurant and definitely my go to read more

Great, family owned restaurant. We have been several times and our food has been very good. The salsa and chips are so good.

It tastes like heaven on earth. Pablo is the best employee in my opinion.

The service was excellent and the food was awesome. I highly recommend this restaurant. My husband and I had breakfast. The place was very clean. We were traveling through and stumbled upon this little gem. It's a good distance from our house but, we would definitely stop by again if we're traveling through. read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Lavon, Texas

My sister is a regular here and we ordered for pickup when I was visiting from out of town. I got a chicken toastada bowl and it was pretty delicious; it had lots of chicken, a hefty scoop of guacamole, and a freshy/fluffy shell! I really like that they offer kids meals as well - my niece and nephew got chicken quesadillas and chicken nuggets and it was the perfect amount of food for them. read more

So great! Good portion sizes and fair prices! Authentic taste! Shrimp is so good, my wife kept stealing them all! Haha Will 100% be back! read more

Good Tex-Mex style food. Good size portions. They have burgers as well. Everything I have tried is good.

Convenient store front location on hwy 78. Friendly service and good food at a fair price. We've been here several times and have always been pleased! read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but I learned long ago that if it is always busy, and packed with folks that know the real deal, it is worth trying. I was not disappointed. I ordered items that were pretty authentic, and not so Tex-Mex, and I was very pleased with everything. I have recommended this place to friends. I plan to return soon! read more

I love this place! It's a little hole in the wall but very good food and the service is great and very friendly. The beef fajitas are really good! read more

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - Beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Lavon, Texas

Awesome authentic mexican food!! I always order the steak fajitas or carne asada tacos! Everything is always so hot and fresh, the chips and salsa are so delicous! The workers are so kind and welcoming. One of my favorite spots for dinner! read more

Great food. Usually get takeout since the dining area is small. Nice folks working nonstop!

Just recently moved to the area each time we've eaten there it was delicious. One of our favorites. Cheese Enchilada's Carne Asada Tacos