we made a reservation for 11:30 but did not get sat until around 12. it took 10 minutes after being…read moresat for someone to come and take our drink order. all service was rushed. the restaurant was VERY cramped and it did not feel homey or cozy. there was a roach on the wall and the staff did not notice. the food was alright. it was very greasy and heavy, but i guess you can't expect a healthy meal from a diner.

Comfort food…read more Service and atmosphere: We received good service throughout the stay. The restaurant looks cool and has old school vibe. Food: Their menu offers breakfast and lunch staples. I tried an omelette which you can build yourself. It came out pretty fast and tasted good. Side of salsa helped by adding extra flavour. Chicken fried chicken was moist and had good amount of crunchy texture. Many items are on the fried side. Pricing: $$ - standard prices for breakfast and lunch options.

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

TLDR: Charming and very kid-friendly restaurant with delicious comfort food and friendly service…read more What a pleasant surprise! Came here on a whim and loved it. First of all, it's very kid-friendly! Almost every family that walked in had small children. They have high chairs, crayons/coloring pages, and a kids menu. The kids menu deserves a kudos! Usually, I expect bare minimum but they really invested effort into the food. The grilled cheese came on big fluffy buttery pieces of bread and was something I'd expect to receive from the main menu. The chicken tenders were big and juicy and delicious too. Kids devoured their grilled cheeses (to be fair, they've never met a grilled cheese they didn't like but that's what makes the restaurant's above-and-beyond effort more admirable). I enjoyed my food as well. I got the chicken-friend steak. I rarely eat fried food -- this was worth it. Delicious. Also the show-stealer was the Brussels sprouts side! Fantastic. Perfectly browned and crisped (not overdone/too blackened like many places do). Mashed potato side was tasty too. Finally, the service was excellent. Super nice and attentive staff. Parking is very easy -- free lot next door.

The food as always was the best and service second to none. Highly recommend this place.read more

My favorite restaurant!! The service is great!! Family owned!! I call this place Yellow Booth…read morebecause I always sit at the yellow booth... please don't sit in my booth!! Enjoy the food... just don't take my spot!!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

El corral Lozano 2 is a very popular place for Mexican food in Bastrop. It's a clearest place to…read moreget a very affordable lunch or breakfast. They have several specials for breakfast. Some as cheap as $4.99. The food is fresh. The staff is on top of the tables. They are open early at 7am and close at 3pm.

Diner-style Mexican food. They have a great affordable breakfast menu (american and mexican). I…read moretried el patrón from the fiesta breakfast menu: the marinated grilled steak was tender, not stringy. The chicharron ranchero salsa for the eggs was very good, so next time I will try their chicharron plate. They also have some small american breakfast plates for $5 and $6. Coffee was easy to drink, bottomless, and kept full due to the attentive waitress there.

Food was very good and the service was great and the downtown area was very nice to see.read more

I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

Excellent breakfast tacos. Now called taco king but still fantastic…read more I love the chandelier in the middle of the dining area. Just makes you feel fancy The coffee is great

Migas tacos here are perfect. The photo here don't do it justice because at the time I took it, I'd…read moregone in with a fork and eaten a lot of the migas inside, which was overflowing. The other was bean, egg and cheese. Also very good. And they bring red and green salsa to your table to squeeze out into your taco. And the salads are wonderful. At $2.99 they don't overcharge at all, but their breakfast tacos are absolutely more than most, and certainly better than shy at this price point. Actually, I can't imagine a better migas taco.

Absolutely coming back to this joint beside an old car wash! It's literally in a neighborhood and…read moreman, am I jealous of those residents! I wish I had this place just down the street! My colleague and I tried their California Burrito and those suckers were massive! They had lots of carbs so you've been warned. Tortilla, rice, fries, and some avocado, with just a little meat. It was good but to be honest, I felt a bit shorted on the meat. Despite that, I'm coming back soon to try their slew of other dishes from their menu. Service was friendly and they always made sure to promptly bus their tables. Pretty clean for an outdoor-ish, partially enclosed dining spot. By the way, their sauces were oh so good.

Have a Spec-Taco-lar Day Highlights:…read more*Aguas Frescas *Salsas *Street Mini Tacos Review: These street tacos might be mini but they're flavorful, filling and probably best two bites you'll ever have. I got the tacos campechanos which comes with chorizo, al pastor and grilled chicken. The flavor profile is crazy, you get the smokiness from the al pastor, the savory fattiness from the chorizo and the charred saltiness from the grilled chicken. Add some drops of lime and any of their 3 salsas for a fully satisfying bite. Can't wait to go back to try their tortas, quesadillas and gorditas. Rating: 10/10 Mini Tacos (7) Campechanos- Chorizo, Al pastor and grilled chicken. https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponATac0/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CNjBltBns7M/?igshid=z8g6r5vzkd11