Grate food and that have lunch special every day the asado de puerco was delicious and the Cabrito…read moreen salsa the my husband ordered he really like it and grate service

We have been driving past this place for years and I've always wanted to stop in…read more Yesterday was the day. As well as today. First day we had enchiladas that were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Next day we had Caldo de Costilla de Res. Served only on Fridays til its gone. This was so good. Great food, great staff. Don't be afraid to try this place. You will be glad you did.

Guadalajara Express is a pleasant surprise and something unique in Mexican cuisine…read more As there is limited signage, and the establishment is small (cozy), it is easy to miss if you're not alert. It's located just west of Raul Longoria in a strip mall, on the south side of Nolana Loop, next to Magnolia Events. To get into the parking you need to approach it from the west (as if you're coming from the expressway I-69-C), because dividers in the road do not allow a left turn if you're coming from the east. But it is well worth the visit! Guadalajara Express specializes in regional Mexican food from the Guadalajara, Jalisco area. I spent my teen years living in Guadalajara so when I heard about them it got my attention! I love the regional cuisine from Guadalajara and there are several things on their menu you cannot find anywhere else in the Valley. Yet I have often been sorely disappointed with Mexican restaurants as most here "americanize" their food. I am thrilled to say that my worries were needless. Guadalajara Express has authentic regional jaliciense food and do it well. I have been twice. The first time I ordered the "carne en su jugo" and the second time I had the torta ahogada. Both were wonderful! I was especially impressed since I knew it takes a special kind of birote (bread) to make the torta ahogada; the usual "bolillo" does not work. The birote is denser so it won't fall apart when they cover it with salsa. The owners / operators are from Guadalajara (once I tasted their food I could have guessed that). They found a bakery that special bakes the birote for their torta ahogadas. The torta ahogada has a dense, toasted birote, filled with carnitas, then covered with a sauce. Back in the 1970's they used to dunk the torta into the salsa, but nowadays it is ladled on. They ladle on a mild salsa, but provide a cruse filled with super hot salsa made with chile de arbol, use with caution, but it IS authentic! The ambience and decor is beautiful, lots of traditional Mexican "artesanias" many made in Tlaquepaque or Tonala, from the Guadalajara metropolitan area. It is a little cluttered, but pleasant. Both times I went it was very clean, service was exceptional, the food was heavenly. Prices seem a tad high, but considering you won't find their specialty offerings anywhere else, I thought it reasonable. I really enjoyed it and think you will too.

In town for work and place came highly recommend. Went for dinner and it was delicious and price is…read morereasonable. Service was quick would come back again

Super Delicious! I got the #4 special and my mom got the Veracruzano Bfast that had fried plantains…read morewith queso y crema! So Good the owner was very attentive and so was our waitress! Great food great environment! We loved it!

Under new management. Small and cozy. Clean and good service. Authentic and Tex-Mex menu.read more

Shredded beef tacos i got for breakfast were great and the spicy salas was amazing. No real ambianceread more

I expected tortilleria emannuel to be a regular mexican spot -- botanas, enchiladas, tortillas and…read morestuff. But what's funny is that it's a cafeteria kind of situation instead and it works well for the style and flavor they've developed. This spot is a one woman operation (as far as I can tell) with 10 types of tortilla fillings. They include a myriad of flavahs, from carne guisada to asada, puerco verde to chicharon. You choose what you want, for under $5, and are served your tacos piping hot with salsa on the table for extra hawtness. I'm not sure that I'll make a big effort to head back here but really the food is richly flavored, inexpensive and authentic. Just make sure you've got a spanish speaker with you!

Solomente Espanol! Customer service was amazing! Got order of birra & fajita tacos. Super nice…read morerestaurant. Lovely owner took great care of me. I tipped 100%. Support local & small businesses.

Very solid taco joint. Was in town for a short trip and came here for lunch on Saturday. Wife got…read moreBirria tacos and I got the Tacos Tortuga. Birria was phenomenal, the broth was very good, and the salsas were spicy. Tortuga Tacos were insanely good. Highly recommend.

El Patio de la Casa de Mi Abuela is one of those places que se sienten como casa desde que llegas…read more They are known for their cajitas de chilaquiles and for good reason. Los totopos vienen de diferentes sabores and my favorite is the nopal. They add so much flavor and make the whole dish feel special y bien pensado. They have a great variety of guisos and I had the chicharrón prensado con salsa verde. Buenísimo. The salsas you can choose from are all so so good. De verdad todas están riquísimas. My advice is go with your favorite color porque no hay pierde. You can add as much salsa as you want and every option hits. On the weekends they also have menudo bien riquísimo. De ese que sabe a casa y a domingo en la mañana. My daughters tried the breakfast tacos and they loved them. The flour tortillas are handmade y se nota. You can build different breakfast tacos and they even have one with salchichas just like you would make at home. We also tried the little pancakes and wow. It is a whole treat. Soft warm and comforting. Do not skip the arroz con leche. Tiene sabor a piloncillo and it is súper cremoso. Perfect way to end the meal.

I've been wanting to come to this place to try their breakfast, and I finally made it. The place is…read morelocated in a shopping strip and it appears small from the outside but inside seems spacious. I love the fountain in the middle of the restaurant and the decore brings me back to eating out on weekends in Reynosa with my parents. You order at the counter, pay the cashier, then they bring the food to your table. I tried their combo #1 which includes 3 breakfast tacos from their selection of breakfast dishes and a drink or coffee for $6.99. You can get the tacos on flour or corn tortillas. I opted for flour and got one taco of chorizo con huevo, papas con huevo, and tocino con huevo. I also added a Gordita filled with salchicha en salsa cuz I had to try them (you know, nostalgia and all). The tortillas tasted homemade, the tacos were filled to overflow, everything tasted great and authentic. The tortillas are regular sized but the tacos will fill you up. The gordita tasted great; could've been a bit thicker, for my taste, or bigger for the price, but I'm not mad at it. The salchichas were not spicy but tasted well seasoned and brought a childhood smile to my face. The staff is super friendly and explained the menu as I ordered. The restaurant and bathroom are clean and the music brought me back to the 80s/90s in Mexican pop; I.e., heaven to my ears. They have a taco Tuesday special from 7-11am so I might have to try that next time or their lunch. I will definitely return. Delicioso!

This is a real hole in the wall place with good food. Their…read morecarnitas mixtas tacos are the best. Topped with cilantro and purple onion and a habanero salsa. So mouthwatering. Give it a try! 2 dishes that were kinda disappointing were the barbacoa de borrego tacos. I thought they were a bit too salty, so they were hard to eat. I've also tried the pozole, and was sorely disappointed. I hope they can improve on these dishes because they have a lot of potential! The service is excellent. No complaints.

Best carnitas i've had in the RGV. I had 1/2 lb of the mixta (cuerito, buche and carnita). The meat…read morewas cooked to perfection. Not greasy at all. Tortillas i believe are home made. If not, inwould like to know where to buy them cause those suckers were good! Salsas are good! Everything was good! Plain and simole, come check them out for your carnitas fix!

El Itacate is one of my favorite places in the RGV for Mexican and Salvadoran food. There are…read moremultiple locations. This one is in a small shopping center next to Sam's Club on the NW corner of 10th and Trenton. The facilities are still relatively new, everything looks clean. They have a nice dining room but also offer take-out. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 3:30 PM. Their menu has a good variety of breakfasts, from chilaquiles, omelets, classics like huevos rancheros, huevos divorciados, huevos a la mexicana, norteño breakfast of machacado (dried beef) and eggs, molletes, pancakes, and more. Their lunch offerings include a variety of salvadoran pupusas, caldo Tlalpeño, the jaliciense carne en su jugo; skillets of chicharrón pensado en salsa, frijoles con "veneno" (chorizo), melted cheese; various tacos from flautas, tacos and la plancha, tacos Llorarás (jalapeño relleno and birria), gorditas, enchiladas, and more. They also have a children's menu. They often have promotional specialty items like tortas de chilaquiles or tortas ahogadas which I have yet to try because I keep ordering the incredible tacos Llorarás. The service has always been exceptional whenever I have gone. Their staff is friendly and efficient. Place your order at the counter and pay up front (there is a jar for tips), and they bring your food to your table. Their drinks range from bottled soda (no soda fountain) to aguas frescas: Jamaica or a refreshing limonada with cucumber. The dining room has half booths (padded bench along one wall, chairs on the other side of the table, or standard tables and chairs. This makes it easy to accommodate wheelchairs if needed. Prices are a bit higher than a burger fast food place, but less than a chain sit-down restaurant. For the food quality you get it's a great price. They have plenty of parking, and restrooms (his and hers) are clean and well maintained. My only complaint is I wish they could extend their hours and offer dinner as well!

Stopped by El Itacate for breakfast and it was a nice little spot! I got the chilaquiles and the…read morecazuela de chicharrón -- both tasty and came out nice and hot. You order right when you walk in (which threw me off for a sec), but once you figure it out, it's easy. The vibe is chill, the staff is friendly, and it's a good place to grab a relaxed breakfast.