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    Franco's Cafe

    4.1 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    They never disappoint! These are the steak fingers.

    The best service, atmosphere and food. This was the first time to try their steak fingers. Sooo sooo sooo delicious!!! I can't wait to come visit this place again.

    Sadly no margaritas, only canned, so going with beer
    Debbie V.

    Delicious! Loved everything! Only thing we wish they had was real margaritas (they had canned, so we went with beer). The staff was friendly. The place was busy but we were seated right away. Authentic Mexican food! I had the enchilada, tamale, taco, rice and beans-all delicious! My husband and friends loved their meals as well. The chips and salsa was great! We would definitely come back if we were out this way again!

    Regular salsa on left, spicy salsa (upon request) on right.

    Wonderful meal!! I ordered a beef enchilada & cheese enchilada (without coleslaw as a garnish). I am an enchilada connoisseur, and I can say these are top notch central Texas style enchiladas. Savory gravy like enchilada sauce, wonderfully melted cheese and the beef had a nice seasoning and consistency. The beans were great and so was the rice. Chips were Crisp, the salsa had a nice fresh flavor with a hint of cilantro. I asked for a spicy salsa and it was nicely spicy and flavorful also. Overall fantastic meal, and great service (server was Marcus V) I will Definitely be back!!!

    Monster cheeseburger with jalapeños.
    Sonja J.

    My hamburger was soooooo good last time, that my husband ordered a cheeseburger for breakfast this morning. Yes, still the best burger in town. And huge! He was stuffed and saved the fries to make corned beef hash for breakfast tomorrow. I had the 2 eggs and potato plate covered with Spanish sauce and cheese. HUGE portion! That comes with a good sized serving of refritos and guiso and 2 tortillas. I focused on the beans, guiso, and tortillas... the eggs and potatoes will have to wait till Sunday for breakfast. Soooo much food for $10. I really liked the fresh flavor in the Spanish sauce, but i might skip the cheese next time even though it is really velvety melty yumminess (gotta save a calorie or two somewhere!) These are the best refritos i've enjoyed outside of my own kitchen. Not to heavy, not too salty, creamy with little bits of bean still in them. YUM! It is really hard not to like guiso and this one is very meaty; the small cubes of meat are super tender and the gravy is thick. Service was great, like last time. We were seated right away, gave us time to look at the menu, checked in with us, food was fast and fresh. Thanks, Franco's!

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    The service was good. The food was also good, and the tortilla chips great. I had a Denver omelet and was quite pleased.

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    This place is always busy so go early or late. I Love the food the staff is always nice. I always eat the chicken breast covered with caso.

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    This place was tucked away, but worth finding. Great food and people. Well worth the trip, I will go back again.

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    GREAT service and even better food! Kind of small so if you have a big party it might be a bit tight.

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    Living in Las Vegas we have our share of Mexican places but I continually go here time and time again. I love this place.

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    Always ordered the Fajitas because they are some of the best Ive ever had. Fantastic little hole in the wall!

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    Great place to eat. Come here often with family. We normally come in a large group and they accommodate to us very well

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    El Paisano

    4.3
    (155 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Always great food and great service and locally opened. I like that!…read more Xxx. Xxxxxxxxxxxx. Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx. Xxxx. Cxxxxxxx. Xxxx.

    A far overdue visit! Heard so many good things about this place and it's legit Mexican American…read moremenu. The steak bites always come up when people talk about this place. Now I can see why that is. My wife and I came in on a Wednesday night about 530 for the first time. It was not super busy at all and we got seated fast. Orders were taken quickly as well. I got the famous original steak bites with a choice side salad. Wife got the daily special Guiso plate with refried beans and Mexican rice and homemade flour tortillas. The meal also came with a complementary plate of refried beans and red and green salsa (with a kick) and chips. It didn't take long for the plates to come out and my were the portions generous! My steak tips were fantastic. A perfect medium and very well seasoned! Melt in your mouth tender! My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Guiso and the super tender diced beef in a rich brown gravy. Laura the GM was very kind to us and gave us a little background on the business with it being our first time there. 16 years in business! I see why that's so! I'm coming back again soon to try the same plate I got but 'El Paisano' style with added grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

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    Main dining room
    Main dining room
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    Chicken quesadilla plate
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    The Original Henry's

    The Original Henry's

    3.6
    (221 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    My Wife's Son, Joe, came over to celebrate his birthday. He chose the Original Henry's Mexican…read moreRestaurant for this Lunch. On Thursday's, Henry's has their Steak Specials running from 11 am until 5 pm, so Steak for lunch sounds like a winner for us. When we arrived, I wasn't really surprised that there are a lot of cars/trucks in the parking lot. Walked in, was greeted by the Hostess, and shown to a table in the Main Dining area. Right away, the Chips & Salsa Lady came by with their Red Salsa, Bean Dip topped with Gravy, and those Fresh Warm Chips for us to enjoy. Right after that, our Server, Monica, stopped by and took our drink order while we looked over the menu, mainly their Thursday Steak Specials. Those Chips and Salsa, which is on the Hot side, are delicious, but I tend to lean toward the Bean Dip topped with Gravy. That is some really good stuff. When Monica returned with our drinks, we placed our order. Joe is having the "KC Steak"; About 16 ounces of Hand Cut Sirloin, requested medium. Served with Baked Potato or French Fries, chose French Fries. Served with Frijoles Borracho's and a Salad. Nancy is having the same thing, but medium rare. I am going with the "Henry's New York Strip Steak"; About 14 ounces. Chose French Fries over the Baked Potato. Served with Frijoles Borracho's and a Salad. All Steaks are tenderized by the In-House-Butcher and seasoned accordingly. Traditional Kansas City-style Steaks are typically seasoned with a blend of Coarse Garlic Salt, Pepper, Coriander, and Chili Peppers. Henry's has other Steaks on their Thursday Specials; Besides the two kinds we ordered, they have "Spanish Steak"; About 14 ounces, with the same sides. The "Chicken Fried Steak"; Their CFS sits in a Cheese-Gravy and is one of the Best CFS's around. And they have the standard "Hamburger Steak"; topped with Brown Gravy & Onions. Right after Monica took our food order, she returned and with Fresh Warm Chips and more of the Red 'Hot' Salsa. That stuff warms you up from the inside out and is very tasty. We enjoyed those Chips and Dips, and then our Salads came out. I topped mine off with their Vinaigrette Dressing, my Wife chose Thousand Island, and I think Joe went with Ranch. Right after we finished the Delicious, Crisp and Flavorful Salads, our Steaks arrived. Henry's has always been pretty quick in serving their food, and the presentation is Spot-On. No matter what plate you order, it's always going to be a Beautiful Presentation. All three of our Steaks are glistening, and the aroma makes your tummy smile. We all three cut into our Steaks and they are Right-On, just the way they should be. I have had the KC Steak before, and it was Very Tastylicious, and that's what my Wife said about hers. Very Tender with lots of Flavor in every bite. Joe loved his also and ate all of it. My Wife didn't eat all of hers because, as she says, she isn't tall enough. I ate all of mine because I am tall enough. It was also Very Flavorful, Tenderlicious and just down-right great. Their Steaks cut very easy with a knife - it just falls through the Deliciousness with ease. Normally, a New York Strip Steak is seasoned by being patted dry, then liberally coated on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Some methods involve dry-brining for several hours, while others apply a simple mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder just before cooking. Don't know if Henry's does theirs this way, but I do know that it's Awesomely Flavored. French Fries are pretty good, and I ate all of mine, but don't tell my Doctor. I'm not suppose to have this much Steak and Potatoes, and I've done this a couple times this week. So - Shhhhhhhhhhhh. No wonder their Frijoles Borracho's are Very Tasty. The Frijoles Borracho's (Drunken Beans) are a classic dish featuring Pinto Beans slow-simmered with Beer, Bacon, and aromatic Vegetables. Other key ingredients are Bacon rendered fat, Garlic, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, Cilantro, and dark Mexican Beer. All of that in a bowl for your enjoyment. And believe me, you will enjoy these. Monica earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-n-beyond' the norm. She checked on us at just the right times and was very pleasant to talk to. She also described how the Steaks were seasoned, prepared, and that the KC Steak is her favorite. She is Awesome. When we left, Henry's was pretty busy, as expected. Maybe they all came for the Steaks. On the way home, we enjoyed another Beautiful San Angelo Afternoon.

    Idk if it's under new ownership or what, but this place is going down hill. Slower service. New…read moremenu that specifically says they have a bar menu available, but they don't. This is the first time my order was wrong in about 10 visits. Then it took forever to get my plate. Frozen pitcher of margs were the best thing, but took an act of congress to get. Asked for a bowl of limes. Got back three tiny slices for a 64oz pitcher . Hopefully this place doesn't get any worse.

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    Back dining section.
    Back dining section.
    The Original Henry's
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    Jalapenos Locos

    Jalapenos Locos

    4.2
    (60 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Taco Salad bomb, carne picada basically perfect, rice and beans passed the sniff test for sure…read more Avocado fresh. Man, Houston says hell yeah, on our way to Lubbock! Thank you Cruz

    "TASTY DELICIOUS MEXICAN RESTAURANT"…read more Yesterday my Wife prepared a Salad for 20 people and we dropped it off right around Dinner time, so, since we are out and about we decided to go out to eat at a place that was recommended to us that we have never been - and it's right up the street from where we dropped off the Salad. Well, kind of up the street, but it's close enough. Arrived at "Jalapenos Locos" at around 6:30pm or so, a half hour before Happy Hour ends. The place is beautifully decorated and packed but there is a booth open for us. The Chips and Salsa girl was right there for us to start enjoying what is a staple at every Mexican Restaurant. Right behind her was our Server, Dina. We inquired about their Margaritas and ordered two Frozen Margaritas. Dina also explained what their Specials of the Day are, the Fried Catfish and the Combination Dinner. Both sounded just like what we wanted to order. My Lovely Wife is having their "Fried Fish Friday Special"; Hand Breaded Fish with house made Tartar Sauce & Two Lemon Wedges, served with Crispy Golden Brown French Fries. I am having the "Friday Special Combination Plate"; Two Crunchy Beef Tacos with Lettuce & Tomato, Two Chicken Enchiladas (choice) covered in a Sour Cream Cheesy Sauce, served with Refried Beans & Rice. Orders are complete. Now for those Chips & Salsa. The Chips are served warm, crunch and a nice flavor. The Salsa is also served warm and it has a very fresh peppery flavor, one of the Best I have ever had with just the right amount of Spiciness. Soon our Frozen Margaritas arrived and we love the glasses. These are so 'thick' that my Wife started eating hers with a fork. I'm using the straw and it is holding up fine, but stirring helps. They are some of the Best Tasting Margaritas Ever - deliciousness at it's finest. Jalapenos Locos consist of two rooms, one side with dining room tables and booths, the other side is the large Bar with dining room tables, and both sides are filled with people waiting to take over any empty table/booth. Dina stopped by and we chatted for a while and she pointed out to the gentleman and lady at the booth next to us, it's the Owner, Bernie. Bernie turned around and we also chatted with him. This guy is the real deal - down to earth type and was great talking to him. You know a Restaurant has really good food when the owner eats there also, right next to you. The Host/Hostess at the door entrance greets everyone like family, because all the customers here are like family to all the staff. Happiness is all over Jalapenos Locos. Dina earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-n-beyond' the norm. Soon our food arrived and both plates are a Beautiful Presentation of Mexicanliciousness. Lots and lots of Fish on that plate, with a good amount of Golden French Fries. My Wife LOVES her Fried Fish and the house made Tartar sauce is right-on. The breading on the fish is crispyliciousness with the fish being fresh, flaky and tasty. I had two pieces of them and I can truthfully say this fish the Best and is Very Tastylicious - and served Hot. My Beef Crunch Tacos are loaded up to the top and have a Tacolicious taste in every bite, especially with their Salsa. The Chicken Enchiladas are stuffed with a lot of shredded Chicken and are Very Enchiladalicious. Love that Sour Cream Cheesy Sauce - it's some really good stuff. The Refried Beans and Rice area also very delicious. When you first walk inside the decor catches your eyes and makes you feel like you are in an a truly delicious Mexican Restaurant, and when they serve you their Margaritas and your food, you start enjoying some of the finest around. Then you know you are in a truly delicious Mexican Restaurant. Jalapenos Locos does Everything Right. We ordered another Frozen Margarita to share and to enjoy with the last of our food on our plates. Jalapenos Locos is now our Best Mexican Restaurant in San Angelo - it's all that good. Can't wait to come back here and try some of their other Delicious Dinners - and they have a huge menu to choose from, with Specials from Tuesday through Friday along with other Specials and Happy Hour from 4 to 7pm. Closes at 3:00pm on Sundays, closed all day Mondays. Check'em out on Facebook; Jalapenos Locos - On the way home my Baby and I enjoyed another beautiful evening in San Angelo. Love You Baby, Bunches & LocosMunches.

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    The bar area is so festive and well cared for!
    The bar area is so festive and well cared for!
    Tacos Vaqueros... perfection
    Tacos Vaqueros... perfection
    Interior, main room

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    The Grill

    The Grill

    4.3
    (507 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I know you know yesterday was Valentine's Day, and it's a good day to take your "Better Half" (and…read moreyou know that's true) out for Dinner at one of her favorite places. "The Grill". That also sounds really good to me. We know The Grill will be busy, especially since Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday, so we left earlier than normal. Arrived, and a good number of cars were parked all around. Walked in, and the place is packed, with every bar stool and table taken. The Hostess said it will only be a few minutes for your table. In a couple of minutes, a table was available. After we were seated, more people arrived, but they also only had to wait a couple of minutes. The Grill has two bartenders working along with several servers, and a couple of employees cleaning up the tables when they become available. Our Server is Sophia, and she took our drink order. Two Jack-N-Cokes and waters. While we waited for our drinks, we looked over the menu. We kind of already know what we are going to order, and we did. My Wife is going with one of her usuals, their "Happy Hour Nachos" ($6.50), listed as 'Roasted Pork Nachos' on the main menu. Slow Roasted Pork, Chipotle Sauce, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese over lots of Fresh Chips with Green sliced Jalapenos on one side, and Red sliced Jalapenos throughout the plate. I am going with the "Baja Fish Tacos", Blackened Baja Fish with Chipotle Sauce, and pickled Slaw. Served with Guacamole, Rice, Black Beans, and double Corn Tortillas for three Tacos. We placed our order with Sophia when she served our drinks. Then we toasted to Valentine's Day, and us. The bartenders here make the Best Jack-N-Cokes around. They are really good, smoooooooth, and go down easy. While we waited for our food, The Grill became busier and busier, with more people waiting. Glad we came a little early. Sophia stopped by, as well as one of the Managers checking on us to see if we needed anything. Service here is always tops. Soon our food arrived, and my Wife's Roasted Pork Nachos were served the same as they always have been, piled up high and covering the entire plate, and I might add, very colorful. I Love the way they prepare the Baja Fish Tacos with a Huge chunk of perfectly grilled fish all by itself next to the Rice & Black Beans, a large scoop of Fresh Guacamole, and several Corn Tortillas for you to make your own, with Pickled Slaw to the side. Both dishes are a Beautiful Presentation of Deliciousness that you will find nowhere else. The Grill does it right. My Wife's Nachos have a lot of melted cheese oozing everywhere with lots of corn chips and several pounds of Roasted Pulled Pork. Well, okay, maybe not 'pounds', but there are a lot of large chunks throughout this dish. She said it is delicious and loving that Pulled Pork. She ate about half of it and will take the rest home for a meal that will be for both of us - you get a lot of food at The Grill. I cut off a long chunk of fish, spread their Chipotle Sauce on a couple of corn tortillas, then the fish, topping it off with rice & black beans, guacamole, and their pickled slaw. This Fish Taco is Deliciousness and more. The perfectly grilled Baja Fish has lots of flavor with just enough spice from the chipotle sauce. I made three of these, each a little different, and they all were very Tastylicious. Each Taco was so filled with goodies I could not fold it over, and I ate them more like a Tostada instead. Either way, they are The Best. I also have some fish left over that I ate with the remaining sides, adding that chipotle sauce to each bite. I ate all of mine, with no leftovers to take home. While we were enjoying our food, Sophia said that she would like to take a picture of us with my camera because we are a cute couple. Hey, I couldn't disagree with that, so she did. Flattery will get you everywhere. Thank You Sophia. Well, guess what? Sophia earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-n-beyond' the norm, and a nice tip. We boxed up my Wife's leftovers and headed home, and The Grill was still busy as ever when we left. This was a Great way to enjoy a Valentine's Day Dinner.

    The place is small but cozy! Aiden was the best server! He was knowledgeable about the meal…read morerecommendations and was polite and courteous! The appetizer was a cheese and guacamole dip.. this was not the best queso but the guacamole was delicious! We ordered the blackened fish and 8oz sirloin! The steak had a good char and was well seasoned too! I order my steak rare and it was rare! Yes! The loaded mashed potatoes were very good too! The fish was well cooked and not dry. Will definitely recommend!

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    The Grill
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    Chicken Parmesan
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    Fuentes Cafe Downtown

    Fuentes Cafe Downtown

    2.9
    (97 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    3/3/2026 came here for dinner after spending the day Antiquing. Fuentes is just a block or two…read morefrom our condo and we've never been here as we are new to San Angelo from Michigan. The restaurant is clean, the decor is nice, ample seating and very friendly staff. 4pm on a Tuesday we were seated quickly and probably about 4 other tables w/guest. I ordered nachos and my husband went for the beef burrito w/ beans and rice. FYI, I always order nachos as you can see from my Mexican restaurant reviews. My husband really liked his choice especially since they added the green sauce. Now for the nachos, a bit disappointing as they just looked plain compared to other nachos pictured in my previous reviews. We will come back but not sure what I will try.

    I ordered the chicken enchiladas, they come with different sauce options to choose from. When I…read moregoto a Tex-Mex place I usually get 1 w/ sour cream and 1 w/ queso on top. The waitress let me know that they don't do that, I can get both with queso or both with sour cream. She advised the cooks don't have the time to put two types of sauce......... that's silly. Smh The enchiladas were flavorless, the chicken was def boiled and shredded with ZERO seasoning. The rice had a bite to it, it was either old or under cooked. I was recommended this place as I'm from Dallas and in town for work. I'd try somewhere else first before this place. Yuck.

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    Plenty of seating on a week day
    Plenty of seating on a week day
    Kinda sad compared to other nachos from across the country pictured in my reviews.
    Kinda sad compared to other nachos from across the country pictured in my reviews.
    Very nice!

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    Very nice!

    Franco's Cafe - tex-mex - Updated June 2026

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