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    Lala's Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (69 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    In car, just left Lala's Restaurant!

    Friendly staff and service was great! Food was hot and amazingly delicious. Chips were fresh and tasty! Don't let the small look of the restaurant fool you, it's worth the stop!

    Enchilada Plate
    Uziel L.

    It's not the fanciest place, but it reminds you of a Mexican mom turning her home into a kitchen and cooking with heart. Our server was also the chef, and she was incredibly sweet, bilingual, and made the whole experience feel personal. The food was yummy, homestyle, quick, and the prices were super fair. At one point someone even brought in a dog they found on the street and the owner went out of their way to help find its owner. That kind of kindness says everything about this place. Don't let the simple look fool you, this spot is a 10/10 and I'd come back again without thinking twice.

    Nicki C.

    Our favorite place to go to when we're traveling in the area! Although it seems small, there is plenty of room for a large group. I would consider this place a hole in the wall type of establishment. Parking can be tricky since it's in a neighborhood but we've always found a place to park. Service is prompt and helpful while the food is what we love the most! Always fresh, and delicious! Prices are great as well! Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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    Ramon V.

    The service was very quick and we loved the food. The enchilada sauce was pretty tasty, the rice was bomb, and the chicken was nice and tender. The beans weren't the best, but definitely not bad. Great whole in the wall. We will be back when on the road!! Thanks!

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    Britzel S.

    I honestly have mixed feelings about this restaurant for a few different reasons. I felt as they were extremely accommodating, they even allowed me to bring my dog in, but I also sensed she was kind of annoyed. Maybe it was us I'm not sure. The cleanliness of this was not adequate. I will admit that it was inside a house and seems to be a small business, but it was just so humid in there and the bathrooms were gross. The food was actually delicious. I really enjoyed my chicken fajitas and the fact that they gave us pecans as appetizer was amazing. However, I was not a fan of their chips and salsa. The water was also very unappetizing. It's a good place to stop by if you're traveling and want something other than fast food.

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    Good food, friendly staff. Beef enchiladas were good and the tomatillo green sauce was top-shelf.

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    Customer service is as terrible as the food here! Definitely would not recommend this place to anyone! Not even my worst enemy

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    Great food. Fast service. Friendly staff. Highly recommend. I had the sour cream chicken enchiladas.

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    Destiny’s Grill

    4.9
    (111 reviews)
    34.7 mi

    Great local place not too far from the highway. Fresh food, thorough and quick service. We had the…read morepotosino nachos and the potosino plate. High quality chips and tortillas, with tasty steak and garnishes. We will stop again!

    This one is a solid 3.8, with potential for more…read more I let Liz pick lunch in Ozona, and on a Sunday afternoon, she picked a very unassuming Destiny's Grill. Though small and quiet, this little grill puts out really good food. My daughter kept it simple with a dry cheeseburger. It comes with a side of fries that are cooked fresh, but maybe needed some time to breathe or dash a little bit of salt. The burger was cooked really well though. Noah enjoyed his carne asada tacos. Liz ordered the Potosino nachos, which were like a loaded nachos. Loaded means it came with beans, grill d tomato and jalapeno, thin slices of skirt steak, and cheese. It looked good, and I grabbed a few at the begining. I really enjoyed my Potosino plate. It was the same thing slices of skirt steak, grilled onion, jalapeno, and tomato that was on the nachos, but my plate came with Spanish and refried beans. (Same as Noah's kid taco plate). So, why the 3? It's a small place, and the dining area can be overwhelmed by a rush. Though the folks that knew were just getting food to go. There's about 7 tables/booths for 4 each, and it got crowded right after we sat down and ordered. Hey, if I can't get my coffee refilled without asking, well... Overall, I did enjoy the food. The place was clean and comfortable. It was the lack of speedy service was on no way a deal killer, but when you're on the EP to SA road trip time management can matter. Check it out if you're stopping in Ozona.

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    Pepe's Cafe

    Pepe's Cafe

    4.1
    (144 reviews)
    34.7 mi
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    If you've traveled on IH10 West, you know there aren't many restaurant options. Yes, there is…read moreplenty of fast food, but that's about it. We wanted a sit down place to stop and take a break, plus be served. You can miss this place. A bright yellow building, many cars out front and notably a hub for hungry people! Came in about 45 minutes before they closed. Service was nice and efficient with a humble, friendly atmosphere. Complementary chips served in a bowl, with an unusual warm salsa to start. My husband & I both got the chicken enchiladas, The chicken was in small chunks and was moist, but the cheese inside made it even better. Could have been a homemade queso? It was creamy and delicious.The rice and beans were piping hot and the enchiladas bubbling when presented. Flavors more of a Sonoran style, but very good. The prices were fair for what they offer. However, we got a side of pico ' it came in a small 2 oz container that wasn't full for $2. Menu doesn't have combo options which was kinda disappointing, but overall we were happy with this little spot we stopped!

    Local mom and pop restaurant that seems to be very popular with the locals. You can sit anywhere…read moreyou'd like. Limited vegetarian options. Our server was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about their menu, which eased our minds. Portions were generous and reasonably priced. The food was tasty. Wish they served margaritas. It was a good experience, and we will come back on our next trip.

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    El Chato's Restaurant

    El Chato's Restaurant

    3.5
    (23 reviews)
    34.5 mi
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    We pulled into Ozona, TX around lunchtime. After getting gas, we reviewed the lunch options that…read morewere open. It was a Monday, so some places were closed (some places do a shifted 2-day weekend - I'm not complaining, but it is something you need to factor in when travel-planning). We saw this place was rated decently, and it wasn't a chain / fast-food joint, so we agreed on it. We crossed under I-10 but found that it was located a few hundred yards west on the 1-way access road. Hence, we had to detour through a neighborhood just south of I-10 and work our way over to the restaurant that way. If you are heading east on I-10, it would probably be more easily accessible. Once we arrived, we were only the 2nd table of their lunch shift. A few more groups arrived while we were there, though. Service was good. Their menu selection wasn't bad, in terms of variety. It isn't all mundane Tex-Mex fare, but if that is what you are used to, they can accommodate you. Their salads were also a good option, according to one of our group. Everyone found something to their liking. We all left full. Prices seemed fair. If I were ever in Ozona again, I'd consider a return visit.

    The El Chatos Special (fancy nachos) has been my go-to favorite for decades, but everything is…read moregood. Excellent service, locally owned & operated, clean, plenty of parking, extensive menu.

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    Beautifully plated chicken quesadillas. This is how aesthetically pleasing all my plates have looked here. Tastes as good as you think!
    Beautifully plated chicken quesadillas. This is how aesthetically pleasing all my plates have looked here. Tastes as good as you think!
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    Lala's Mexican Restaurant - mexican - Updated August 2026

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