I've driven past this unassuming place many times...when I stopped in today, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! Not only was the staff super friendly and accommodating--the food was fantastic! They serve several breakfast dishes all day. I had the Huevos de Mexicans--which came with rice and beans for carry out. It was great! I will definitely go back. I also liked how they have covered outdoor seating. Cafe Bueno is located conveniently close to Shan row in downtown Frederick. Best of all, they had margaritas to go--so I took some home, since it was Cinco de Mayo!

Sort by most recent first. That is my advice for yelp and you may be able to avoid the trap we just…read morefell in to. At one point this place used to be very good apparently. Based on current reviews something has obviously happened. The server was nice and pleasant and the ability to sit outside is nice. However, our kiddos chicken fingers and fries were OBVIOUSLY undercooked. The chicken tacos were average at best and light on the meat if nothing else. The steak burrito meat literally looked like chopped steakums not an actual cut of steak. We haven't been this disappointed in a long time. Cafe bueno was no bueno. They are charging just as much as some of the other mid to high end Mexican restaurants so you can definitely do better in Frederick.

The food at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The…read moreEnchiladas we soft and so flavorful. It was more food than I could eat. I saved the rice and beans afterwards because it was so good. And the Tacos al Carbon were amazing!! Literally the best we've ever had - including at some of the best NY restaurants. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that it took almost an hour to get our food. We came New Year's eve for lunch so it became busy, but I wish the management had planned better and not just had one server (later they added a second). Def eat here!

I have two rules for TexMex, or South American restaurants…read more 1, Salsa has to be good 2. the guacamole has to be good So, check and check on that initial list. Both were excellent! The chips were also good! For meals, you have to always consider both the overall flavor but also what is included. Rice was well prepared and tasy. beans were the way i love them. The mole sauce was incredible. The enchiladas were prounoused awesome. The steak weas perfect. Overall, a great presentation, great food and on our list of places to visit again!

We order plantains, and wacamole, delicious and we both had the chicken fajita also great, great…read moreservice and helpful waitress, They remember us from last time we had lunch. Definitely we will comeback.

We went here for the first time with a party of 8 at 6pm on a Sunday. It is a very nice place in a…read moregreat part of Frederick. The staff is amazingly friendly and attentive. The menu is very good- something for everyone. A great selection of cocktails and the margaritas are big and good. Everybody liked their foods. The bar is kind of loud but there is no problemnin the dining room. I had the Tropical Burrito. I liked it but you might want to ask for some hot sauce. They have an amazing protein meal that I'll have to get next time. We all had a great time and I highly recommend this great place.

Great prices, huge selection of tasty food, and great service…read more We live in Gaithersburg, but its worth the trip

I've been here a few times and it's a solid, casual spot. Nothing fancy, but it serves its purpose…read more The food is decent, but honestly I mostly come here for the drinks. They're good, strong, and very reasonably priced. They also run a lot of specials -- both drink specials and food specials -- which is always nice if you're looking for variety or a good deal. Service can vary a little depending on who you get. They seem to have a rotating group of staff, and some servers are more knowledgeable than others, but everyone has always been attentive and friendly. Overall, it's a steady neighborhood spot if you want affordable drinks, a laid-back atmosphere, and a place to hang out without breaking the bank.

I took a chance on this place because I like real Mexican food, they're relatively new and this…read morearea and in particular Frederick is sadly lacking in decent quality. I was pleasantly surprised. The decor and ambiance are minimalist but it's quiet and clean. Service was very attentive and pleasant. The salsa which comes with the chips was meh, but I had their Chicken mole enchiladas and they were excellent. Nearly plate licking good, and I am super fussy about Mole having experienced some excellent moles in Merida. It was very balanced slightly chocolatey but not too sweet, coulda used maybe a tad more zest, but very good overall. I would definitely order this dish again and try some of their other offerings. So yes I do recommend this restaurant and will plan to visit again soon.

We ordered delivery. Husband ordered the Steak Fajitas, I was sick so I ordered the Chicken…read moreTortilla Soup and we got a side of Cheese Dip with Chips. ALL very flavorful! Only received three (3) tortillas for the Fajitas which was disappointing but husband reported they tasted very good. Lots of peppers and onions but also a lot of steak. The Cheese dip was yummy. My soup had rice, and it did disintegrate a bit, but lovely bright avocado and tomatoes made up for it. We will order again.

Lunch for 2, in and out in 20 minutes and just under $20! A simple, inexpensive taco joint to grab…read morea quick bite- expect no bells and whistles, but pretty darn good food. The place is nothing to look at- it is small and inside a shopping plaza. We have been here a few times and service is quick, attentive, and friendly. We ordered a taco salad (chicken was shredded, flavorful, and juicy) and the taco platter (came with 2 tacos, beans and rice). Come on in and spread some love at these smaller local joints.

What this place lacks in ambience is easily made up for in their food. I haven't had Mexican food…read morein a while so this really hit the spot. They make their salsa fresh and it comes unlimited with hot crisp chips prior to your meal. I ordered the chicken flautas for appetizer and the chicken quesadilla and supreme fajita burrito (chicken, shrimp and steak) for the entrees. I was stuffed and had leftovers which was still so tasty the next day. It's a very small and understated space. But even though our server was the only one facing the customers, he was very attentive and checked in on our table several times during our meal. This was good experience and I would've given it five stars if they did something more with the decor. Good food and good service always deserves props.

Best pupusas in the area! Service is great too!…read moreUnfortunately the beans and plantain portions are incredibly small. So if you are only getting pupusas, this is the spot !!!

This a new little unassuming restaurant that opened right outside Fort Detrick and we finally tried…read moreit tonight. I cannot say how happy we did. Got there at 5ish, and had a few patrons and kinda quiet. Very clean, music playing. The staff were SO FRIENDLY! They let me sample the tamarind drink = yummy. We ordered CARNE DESILADA CON HUEVO with French bread vs tortilla, I had the TACOS DE LENGUA and a TAMALES DE POLLO. Every bite was amazing for us both! I gotta say I have judged restaurants solely for their tamales alone, and this is literally one of the best I have ever had. It was huge with a giant tender piece of chicken in it, with a potato, tomato and chickpeas in it! Very unique but the taste...goodness. I want to go back now for another but I am FULL. The Lengua street tacos were on point, delicious. My husband's breakfast dish was fantastic he said, just enough. And he was SO HAPPY he chose the French bread, because apparently that was delicious. He wouldn't let me taste it, it was so good! We wanted to try the BUDIN (Salvadoran-style banana bread pudding) but they were sold out, likely because it was super delicious as well! Next time... Needless to say, we will be back and I'm going to brag to my office mates about this place. Please, try them out!

Trying to find a table for 8 people on a Saturday night, without reservations, can be challenging…read more Luckily we were early in the evening and Agave welcomed us and made sure we had a good visit. This was our first visit and everything went smoothly from prompt service, good drinks, and tasty food. The fried sweet plantains were perfectly cooked. Additionally, we tried the bowl, brisket burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. The complimentary chips and salsa were a hit with thin crisp tortilla chips and a thick unique salsa, which was quite tasty. Overall a positive visit.

So this is trying to be a Mexican place . I don't know if it was Tex-Mex…read more Came in Mother's Day ... The country music was blaring The waitress brought chips and salsa which was fine. We decided on just an appetizer since the music was so loud. So we went with the chicken nachos. I can't imagine what it was but it tasted like they spilled the sugar bowl on them. I guess it's possibly the bbq like sprinkle on the chips. Either way the sugary taste was definitely unexpected and not desirable. Shame it's a nice place

We ordered via DoorDash, which I hate to do when trying a restaurant for the 1st time but the menu…read moreand pictures were both unique and enticing. Well, we were sorely disappointed in what arrived. Including a picture of my Lengua taco. I asked for no onions but keep the cilantro and add cheese and tomato's. Instead, they gave me a horribly tiny portion of meat and nothing else [smh]. My husband was excited to get a breakfast plate. It did not have 1/2 of what was described (no cheese, no avocado, and only a mouthful of rice!). Additionally the eggs were supposed to have "peppers, onions and tomatoes" in them. The peppers were JALAPEÑOS! Loaded. Almost an inedible joke. And, they forgot to send the pupusa I ordered.... Again, very sad. Never again. I can't justify a second chance based on what they served. No pride in what they sent out tonight.

I was in Frederick to stop at a few spots and decided to look for a local bakery that has latin…read morebreads. What's great is they often an array of options to sit down and enjoy, or even take home, from tamales to papusas and baked goods. The restaurant has plenty of seating and had a welcoming ambiance. I walked in, grabbed a tray and tongs and grabbed several baked goods. Everything looked delicious. I paid around $10 for everything, which was like 6 pastries. The lady at the register saw me taking pics of the menu and grabbed a paper menu to take with me. I will definitely stop by again and try some of their hot items.