Get a sampler of all their meats! Sooo delicious. Especially the barbacoa and picadillo.

Very lovely atmosphere, it feels very cozy and homey just like you're eating at abuelas' house. The service was very friendly/fast and the food was great! Not only were the prices very reasonable but it was apparent that the food was made from scratch in house unlike other 'Mexican' restaurants. Some of which were the warm fresh chips/tortillas. Also their refried beans were so good I could have eaten a bucket full. A lovely hidden gem and highly recommended! read more

My new favorite in Lockhart! The service was prompt and super friendly & helpful. Now.. on to the food. Perfect tortillas, of both varieties, the beans were delish, and the tacos and relleno were spectacular. Do yourself a favor and add chorizo to your queso.. read more

Breakfast wasn't bad. It's one of the better Mexican restaurants in the town. There are way too many and some of the other ones are just bad. This is a good one to come visit. read more

This breakfast was the best Mexican food I have had since leaving California. I cannot begin to express to you how much joy I got out of my huevos con nopales! Not to mention, our waitress caught wind that it was my birthday and took it upon herself to get the staff (as well as other patrons!) to sing me happy birthday and bring me the fluffiest, most delicious pancake. Tempted to drive all the way to town just to try items off of their lunch and dinner menu. 5/5 and we will be back! read more

Best breakfast tacos in town. Good good and fast service and fair prices. They have outside seating on those nice days.

The food was great and the service was quick and accurate! La Cantera is a nice addition to the BBQ Capital of Texas!

Best authentic Tex Mex with the friendliest service you could ask for, at a great price. The real deal.

Friendly people. Great food. Vegetarian options. Good prices. Good location just off the main square. Breakfast is what I always want and what i always get! I will be back. read more

This is real Tex Mex! All three hot sauces and tortillas homemade. Fantastic! We'll be back.

You're gonna love it! Awesome breakfast with the friendliest prompt service. ¡Comidas de familia tradicionale autentico! Nothing but the best! With the great location right off the square in AWESOME Lockhart, TX. Don't forget the wonderful pan dulce. Always good! See you there! read more

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Had a great breakfast here on a Saturday morning. We were able to walk in and get a table right away. The staff tended to us really quick. Food came out hot and with not to long of a wait, which is great. We were able to have some good conversation and not feel like we had been there so long! Ordered a few bacon & egg tacos for the hubs & daughter and I had a huevos ranchero plate. Tacos were devoured!! My Eggs were hot and cooked just right...it's hard to get the perfect egg...yolk not hard and not any egg white running! Loved it. Tortillas were fresh and the ranchero sauce was tasty. Also ordered some pancakes and they were delicious. Fluffy and so yummy - melted in my mouth. We will be back for sure. read more

Great beef enchiladas & migas! We have never had a bad meal here and the staff is friendly.

In a town full of Mexican breakfast tacos this place stands alone for its authenticity. The prices are very reasonable with very friendly waitstaff. It is a family run business with the mother cooking in the kitchen traditional recipes. read more

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La Cantera is so amazing ! Me and my husband Steven always come here almost daily ! The food is always fresh and hot . I never have a issue with them . The place is always clean . They will Definitely treat you like family read more

Small, quaint, Family Restaurant. Good food. They said they have four sauces. The Verde sauce was my favorite. Service is pretty good. Not Tex-Mex. Close @ 3PM. Turn at the Black's BBQ sign. read more

Seriously delicious food at a great price! You can really taste the love the ladies in the kitchen put in their recipes! Flour tortillas are fresh! You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Definitely 5 stars! Would recommend to call ahead if you have a big party since it's a small location with few tables. read more

Super friendly staff, tacos are so flavorful and the fresh tortillas were delicious, and it's very well priced!

An absolute desire for breakfast! Fantastic food and exceptional service, you can't miss this place if you're stopping by through this town. The tortillas are home made and taste fantastic! I had the Migas plate that tasted great and was offered two type sauces. The red and green and they both tasted great. My coffee was always full and always checked on us. Highly recommend! read more

I stayed in Lockhart while working in the area, and tried EVERY taco truck close by, and the tacos here topped all of them. I was a big fan of the breakfast tacos, and especially the chili verde carnitas tacos. Good flavored salsas as well. Great service, they are SO nice in there! read more

It's delicious. We always eat here when we visit family. It's run by a local family from here in Lockhart. Great staff and environment for some really good authentic food. read more

Everything we get here is so excellent. The breakfast tacos have super fresh ingredients & excellent salsa. We also love the huevos rancheros & migas. Everyone is so nice! We will be regulars for a long time to come. read more

I'll give it 2 stars but only because it was 1:00 on New Years Eve and they closed at 3. This must be a breakfast spot only because the lunch was tasteless...totally bland, rice replaced with something that tasted like spaghetti in tomato water, and a faint smell of rancid meat...granted it looked like an amazing place on Yelp but no baked goods in the counter and just not worthy of my time or money...soo disappointed...just close the darn door and stop serving if you cannot provide a delicious meal.. read more

One of my absolute favorite places on this planet! Friendly service and delicious food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan friendly options. Love their tacos and breakfast plates. Their homemade flour tortillas are heavenly - I always make sure to buy a dozen before I head back to New Mexico! (Should I get a La Contera tattoo?) read more

Very good, authentic Mexican food with excellent service. Very personal and friendly servers. The re-fried beans and homemade tortillas were an added bonus to the tasty carne guisada and chicken flauntas that we ordered. read more

I'm sitting in a food coma from some of the most delicious Mexican food I've had in a long time. This place is amazing. The food is fantastic and they give you a huge plate for the price. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The place is small but comfortable and the interior is colorful and inviting. I definitely love the feel here. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Very tasty food, friendly service, and very reasonable prices

Excellent food. Normal small-town vibe Mexican restaurant. Chips and salsa were very good. Ordered elotes, and the street tacos with pator, barbacoa and carne asada as the different meats. Would definitely get pastor next time. My friend ordered the salad and it looked good and fresh. The service was prompt and it was small-town priced as well! read more

I've eaten here probably 20 times since my last review and it's been excellent every time. They have some of the best service of any restaurant I've been to. The food is always consistent and tastes great. This has become one of my favorite restaurants ever. read more

Food is awesome. I have to say, this is by far the best Mexican Restaurant in Lockhart. I wished they stayed open later.

Service is awesome for how busy they can get, the food is good, AND THEY OFFER A VEGAN MENU. Not too many places do that in this town. So, gracias! read more

Excellent service and delicious food! I would recommend. It's a small restaurant that seems to be family owned with welcoming staff. The food is not like spicy Tex-mex. It tasted like homemade. The tortillas were so good! We were traveling home from Port Aransas on 183 and the restaurant is easy to find. read more

The most consistently excellent Mexican food in Lockhart! Fresh, house made tortillas and their retried beans can fuel a diesel truck. My favorite breakfast, hands down. read more

Best tacos, best service and best prices!!! If you are there you are family. Try the pastor.

I ordered the carnitas and churros. The carnitas did not taste good and the churros were not appetizing. As for the service it was ok.

absolutely love this place their tacos are the best in Lockhart and they have really good pastries definitely going back!

They have a variety of authentic Mexican food. Fast and efficient service, our waitress made great recommendations on the spicy dishes. I love spicy food if you do too you must try the Camarones a la Diabla! I read more

Tiny but great food. The salsa is awesome as are the chips. I've always gotten good service and great food. I just wished they were open at night. read more

Driving through Texas, we stopped here for breakfast! Great food, small town friendly atmosphere!

First time here! Really glad we tried, food is excellent and served hot! Price is good for portion size the chicharron and salsa tacos are great just like the ones I got when in Mexico many years ago! Definitely coming back again!! read more