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    Los Cucos Mexican Cafe

    3.3 (233 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Candace G.

    Circling back in 2026. They're still delicious. The lunch plates are huge and the salsa is warm and fresh. There also a cilantro crema that is really good on everything. We had the sangria swirl margarita and it's 10/10.

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    Kaitlyn P.

    Stopped in for lunch; the service was attentive and friendly, and the Beef Fajita Quesadilla was flavorful and well-prepared. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

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    William L.

    I visited on a late weekday evening and was seated and served promptly. Plenty of parking available in the shopping center. It wasn't a busy night, and the ambiance was okay, though the interior felt a bit outdated. There were a few people gathered at the bar and there were TVs showing sports (although oddly not the Rockets as they had some Latin baseball game and TV shows on during the same time) The menu is extensive, featuring lots of Tex-Mex classics, along with a dedicated page for lunch specials and happy hour deals. I decided to try a top-shelf margarita, which had a decent pour of tequila but mixer tasted a bit strange (I forgot to ask for it on the Rocks, my bad) For my entrée, I went with the Burrito Grande. The portion was very generous, the fajita beef was flavorful and came with a decent serving of guacamole, rice, and beans. It was okay, I felt like I definitely had better but can't complain. Overall, this is a safe choice for Tex-Mex in this area right off the Hwy, especially as a chain restaurant. The food was decent but a bit on the pricey side.

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    Maria C.

    The food is excellent; I ordered a soup and it was delicious. The waitress was always kind and attentive. The decor of the place is lovely. The food is very affordable and reminds me of authentic Mexican flavors.

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    Micheal W.

    This was a very pleasant experience. Josselyn B was amazing and did something that I've never had done while dining out. She brought water and paper napkins to my table without me ever asking. That was on point too,because I was thirsty after eating the chips and salsa. She was very attentive, polite, and accommodating. Her sister even checked in at our table and she was really nice and funny too! This was one of my top dine-in experiences ever!! A+++++

    Combination plate with enchilada verde, tacos, and rice
    Smith Family O.

    Came to celebrate my after birthday party with a late lunch. Service was great, the ambiance is casual and the food was very good. Our waitress was attentive. The restaurant was empty for it being a Saturday. Nothing like the bustling restaurant of before when you had to wait for a table. The fajita tacos were delicious and very well filled with lots of tender meat. The green sauce that came with it was great. The chicharrón and guacamole was great. Meaty, hot and seasoned just right. I ordered the combo plate and it came with a lot of food. I loved their rice. I could eat a whole bowl of just that. Chips and salsa were great. I like Los Cucos but they are nowhere close to being as busy as they used to be probably because of all the chaos going on with the raids. I hope we can get back to normal again before they start closing down. I recommend trying them out. They have great variety on their menu. Something for everyone.

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    23 days ago

    Very good customer service. Food is delicious. I'd really recommend this restaurant to anyone &' everyone! Love this restaurant.

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    Food was great my grandson loves the fajitas here when asked this is always 1 of his choices

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    30 days ago

    Food is not that great. It's pricey for Mexican food. Mix drinks are weak, not very good.

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    The food was amazing, and even though today was Easter Sunday they still managed to have great service and take care of patrons.

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    Our waitress Kookie was great! She was super sweet and quick! Food was fresh and delicious.

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    1 year ago

    I loved the Mexican food here.. amazing hospitality.. they cared for us being vegetarian and customized the plate too. Thank YOU

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    Server Johana was great! She helped a party of 20+ with food and drinks on time and provided excellent service!

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    Thank you Yelp. Passed by here all the time for YEARS. Saw a review about the strong margaritas and…read morehuge portion sizes. It's true! The atmosphere waa great too. Lively on a Wednesday evening. Food was yummy. Loved that they had mole enchiladas. AND we had an amazing server!!!! As we were leaving, there was a mariachi band preparing to play. Fun times!

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