Lucy&#x27;s Cafe

Hometown restaurant with great food and great service! I love the breakfast plate so much, I make…read moreit at home sometimes but nothing compares to the real thing.

Great home grown Mexican food restaurant. Operator is second generation with the third generation…read moreworking in house. Recommend the breakfast burrito which can be customized for lunch. I east here at least twice a week.

Lunch time !

Outside of El Taquito. Picked up breakfast burritos to go.

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Las Marias Traditional Mexican Cuisine

4.5(46 reviews)

14.7 mi

Excellent service, amazing food, and the prices were very reasonable. Everyone had something…read moredifferent at the table and it was all very good.

There was plenty of seating available when we came here on a Saturday evening. I got the white…read morecheese enchiladas, and my friend got the carne asada. We both liked our meals. The enchiladas were very creamy, and I got carnitas for the meat, which were okay. The beans were alright, and the rice was not the type I would expect at a Mexican restaurant. The sauce was really good though. The carne asada was pretty solid. The portions were large, although I finished all of mine. My friend got the paloma, and it was very sour with an off putting taste. Service was friendly.

Dine in area

Menudo & Chilaquiles

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Chips and pork rinds with salsa.

Cantina 1948

4.2(58 reviews)

14.7 mi

My partner and I came in on a Friday and although It was karaoke night it was decent, the…read moreenvironment was great. Some of the servers are a little clueless or too new to run their own tables. The server whose nickname is "T" is the best server in the whole joint meaning that it'll be hard to get her. We ordered the mango ceviche and Guac which were delicious as always.

Great lil gem in "downtown" Temple. I personally judge my Mexican/ Tex-Mex restaurants on their…read morechips/salsa and their made to order margaritas. The margaritas (mine were on the rocks) made to perfection. Finally a place that has "Hot" salsa. Great taste, great amount of heat. Only miss with all of this are the chips. My personal preference is for a thinner chip. Some like the thicker ones and try this place regardless of my chip preferences. I ordered the Steak Fajitas with Corn tortillas. Great portion size. The sides were portioned to complete the meal. I did ask for sour cream since the menu did not say it came with it. Well it did and the waitress did not let me know that and so I got charged for an extra sour cream. Not a big fan of refried beans, however that was what they had. They tasted good and I believe if you are a refried beans type, they would be considered great! The restaurant itself is modern meets industrial vibe. Cozy but not tiny. The staff could be a little more attentive or at least more personable. All in all, I would eat here anytime I am visiting the area and wanting Mexican.

Stage, lounge, loft above

Nicely lit bar. I like the fiery color.

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There are several TVs and music

La Hacienda De Jalisco

4.3(118 reviews)

86.3 mi

Great food. It's a small little restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the huevos…read morerancheros and they did not disappoint. We have a side of pancakes that were fluffy and delicious. I definitely recommend

Stopped on the way to Austin. Small and charming, gets busy at lunch as you'd expect. Service was…read moreefficient and fast though and food was delicious. Server suggested I try a torta sandwich with a mix of carne asada and pork al pastor. Very delicious. Would stop by again!

Dining hall

San Antonio Plate

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Torta al pastor and carne asada

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant and American Buffet

4.7(11 reviews)

61.2 mi

The food, ambiance, and service (server: Fiorely) were excellent! My husband and I shared a small…read morequeso and combo fajitas for 1 and had plenty left over to take home (pictured). We will be back on our way through town.

Let me just say this, despite the great reviews we were skeptical that a small town restaurant…read moreadjacent to a gas station could deliver on delicious Mexican food. We were wrong. Don Julio's was really good. It would be successful in Dallas. Small, comfortable and unassuming but the food and service were great. Chicken and steak fajitas were very good! We recommend, come hungry!

Left overs.

Don Julio special. Also comes with a taco.

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Tortillas

Agave Jalisco

4.5(47 reviews)

81.2 mi

Heading home from Palo Pinto State Park on Mother's Day craving a Mexican plate - Agave Jalisco to…read morethe rescue! Even though the restaurant was full, including one table of 20, our server was cheerful and speedy to deliver chips y salsa. Our plates were brought out quickly and hot. Juicy chicken accompanied hearty beans on the Fajita plate. The verde sauce on the enchiladas offered just the right tang. We left 2 satisfied customers. If you're traveling through San Saba, do yourself a favor & stop for something tasty!

Stop here for lunch on my way back from a camping trip. Let me tell you the waiter was on point…read more Before I even realized I needed something he was there with it or asking if I would like it. Family friendly and affordable menu and quality food to match. Breakfast all day which was spectacular and delicious Mexican food as well. Family atmosphere so not quiet but comfortable to have kids that can a bit rambunctious comfortably. Highly recommend this establishment.

Mural as you walk in

8. Enchiladas Verdes De Pollo

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Dining room - sports TV

Taqueria El Crucero

4.8(172 reviews)

19.9 mi

Worried about the waiting line? Call the phone number that's up on the sign on the building as soon…read moreas you drive up your order will be ready to go and you'll be the owner of delicious food. It's a drive-through only business, but that really makes it easy.

Menu as of January 15, 2026…read more Love this place best breakfast burritos in Waco. The tortillas are the best.

Taco shown next to a burrito for size comparison

Smothered crucero burrito

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El Jimador

3.6(45 reviews)

74.9 mi

Best Tamales best hot sauce best al carbon ive had in years!!! I order the hot sauce by the pint…read moreits so flavorful and spicy!!!!

We have just moved into the area and we found this post and we came with my boys , I truly felt…read morewelcomed from the start and that to me is very important , the food was delicious and my margarita drink was yummy . We will come again

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EL TAPATIO Restaurant

4.1(97 reviews)

24.0 mi

Over in the area for a country drive, did a quick Yelp check for a good Tex-Mex place for lunch…read more More than one review mentioned "locals like it", and we were sold. Plenty of parking, right off the main road, and more room inside than it appears. Waitress was on the job, excellent friendly service, was right there to take drink orders, and checked up on us throughout the meal. They were actually standing there waiting for us to sit with the chips and salsa. Definitely had the look of a local favorite, we were there after the lunch rush, I'm sure it's packed on weekend nights. All the food came out really fast, but was all fresh, tasty, and hit the spot. The menu had tons of variety, will take multiple visits to work through. That Texas staple, sweet tea, was especially good, had a lot of flavour served in large glasses. Would almost be worth stopping in during the summer just for some of the tea! Really nice space for a meal, and very friendly service!

We were in Gatesville for softball and wandered in this little joint…read more It's legit! Four kinds of salsa The verde and Diablo are fantastic but wait, if you mix them they are close to perfection! Such nice sweet waitstaff. They indulged my Spanish and so move to my daughter! Over two days, We tried hamburger, queso, chips and salsas, migas were heavenly, beef fajita plate, chicken tacos Refried beans were excellent They serve cold beer too Ambiance was acceptable Simple decor with nothing crazy Tables Booths A drive through Very busy place so the locals are e enjoying the place I highly recommend you stop in this joint, eat some food and ask for the verde and Diablo sauce!!

Inside

Shredded chicken and beef burrito plate, w/way generous amount of queso!

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Sour cream chicken enchiladas

Taqueria Guanajuato

4.7(13 reviews)

84.1 mi

Really good food, my favorite in Comanche. I haven't had anything that isn't good. My favorite!read more

Good burritos and great prices! Ozzy-the owner is pleasant and friendly. We eat there at least once…read morea week!

Home made salsa and chips

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The owner "Ozzie"

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Joshua C.

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11 years ago

This place is really good. Good for any meal. They have a great breakfast lunch and dinner. And really good chips and salsa.

Letha M.

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10 years ago

Stopped for lunch. The fried chicken special was really good. Nice and clean very friendly staff. Will come back.

Christopher C.

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4

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6 years ago

Great food and atmosphere , everyone was super friendly ! This is my favorite fried chicken restaurant

Christopher M.

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4 years ago

Excellent food and service always!!! Eat there when ever I'm in the area. Take my workers there. read more

Hunter M.

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11 years ago

This is a pretty good place it is a very small place but their steak fingers are very good

Bonni R.

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10 years ago

Good food. Always clean. Friendly staff

Lucy's Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated August 2026

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