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    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    3.9 (898 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggs with fajita
    Tony A.

    Tried a new restaurant to me but long standing in the neighborhood. I came for breakfast and tried breakfast and a lunch item. The service was great and attentive. Food was excellent. The only thing and I can't blame the restaurant because we live in Houston where temperatures reach 90 to 100 during this time. The restaurant was warm. They were taking measures to offset the outside temp with portable units but this would not stop me from going again is the temps were 200 degrees. Everything was on point with the food. The menudo was lean no grease, flavorful well balanced. The fajitas on the breakfast plate was so tender you didn't need teeth to eat it. The flautas were filled with shredded chicken and white Mexican cheese as you can see in the picture it was topped with guacamole. This just added for me because now I had something else to dip chips in beside salsa. Make this a Nortside stop if your in the area.

    Mama and her enchiladas Enchiladas de Mole
    Karina N.

    Another happy visit to Teotihuacan. We like coming before of after the lunch rush. Nazaet was a great server. I was indecisive. We can't go wrong with enchiladas. Mom loves this place. They had a fair amount of customers but it wasn't too crazy. We usually come when we're in the area.

    Mixed plates and mango frozen margarita
    R D.

    Amazing tex mex food, spicy salsa, beef fajitas. Everything was great. Service was great, plenty of tables and medium sized parking lot. Highly recommend.

    Beef Fajitas
    Jose C.

    We came straight here after landing in Houston. The parking lot for the most part was full, but the restaurant is huge with plenty of tables available. The service was also great. They have a huge staff, so you should anticipate any issues as they all work together to make sure you receive excellent service. We started off with their Chile con Queso. We also received green and red salsa and everything was tasty. We also ordered one pound of fajitas, half chicken and half beef. These were served on top of grilled onions and with a side of frijoles charros and rice. The fajitas were really delicious. The chicken was very tender and the beef was seasoned perfectly. Overall a very delicious meal and can definitely see myself returning.

    Overcooked beef fajita on the combo fajita plate.
    Kelly W.

    I used to eat here 3X a week. Tonight reminded me why I no longer do.I was with a new friend ,so I only took 1 photo. The "queso" w/carne seemed to be out of a can-it was orange & didn't have the consistency of real cheese- wasn't really cheese & was disgusting. It was $9.99. I am including a photo of the overcooked beef fajita. A senior citizen can get the all beef lunch fajita special for virtually the same price as the fajita combo here ALL DAY at Pappasitos. It definitely is enough for 2. The meat melts in your mouth. EVERYTHING is better quality than here. Teo charged $1.50 for perhaps 4 or 5 slices of lime to make the happy hour margaritas made with a gross mix drinkable. That's outrageous. It reminds me that I had stopped going long ago when they charged extra for onions on enchiladas. Come on. You don't charge extra for chopped onions! I have never been to another restaurant that does so. Some even provide carmelized grilled onions gratis. I'm convinced that a $15. YUMMY mango margarita at Pappasitos would have given us the same buzz & tasted better than 8 happy hour margaritas here. I used to love the in house made flour tortillas at Teo. Tonight they were tough & uneventful. We arrived on a week night when they were not busy. Neither of the salsas were as good as they used to be.The water pitcher didn't even have ice when they refilled the water. I have absolutely no desire to return. Why would I?

    Matthew C.

    It's a relatively affordable, authentic Tex-Mex experience in the heart of Houston Heights. I would say the pros are their fresh handmade tortillas are very good, their menu is on the cheaper end compared to most other sit-down Tex Mex places, and the menu is huge with lots of variety. The con I would say is the quality can sometimes be hit or miss but probably comes with the cheaper price tag. Still would come back! Their fajita meat was a bit thinner and not as juicy as I would've liked but still had good flavor Waitresses are friendly and ambience is great and authentic

    El Texano: 8oz grilled ribeye, cheese enchilada
    Chi C.

    The restaurant was fairly packed and expansive, with a frontside seating area and extended tables behind the righthand door. We were quickly seated in a booth for a Sunday dinner and served water, as well as chips and salsa. The menu included well over 40 different options, and I initially felt a bit intimidating to choose between which dish to order. My one constructive feedback would be the staff helping a bit more for indecisive customers, since my waitress mainly just stated all the food was delicious (which, while true, was not super helpful in my decision-making). We ordered house guac for our chips in addition to the salsas, and it was fresh and delicious. I was also pleasantly surprised by the size of my order, as the ribeye definitely looked more than only eight ounces; let alone the other components! Dinner was very filling, and while I didn't have a margarita alongside my food, I could tell it was a popular spot to indulge and sip.

    Fajita with eggs and a side sausage.

    Service was fair. I did not try the tortillas or tamale. The fajita and sausage were definitely not warm. You would think for it being 8:45AM the food would be hot and fresh. Probably wouldn't drive from Katy to eat here again.

    Chile Relleno with ground beef.
    Mike C.

    Dang this is a hidden gem...well at least it was from me. A friend recommended it so I stopped by for lunch today...now I need a nap! Ordered the Chile Relleno under House Specialties and it was indeed very special. Actually everything on the plate was really great! Rice, beans, guacamole, pico and amazing house made flour tortillas served fresh and hot! The ambiance is nice, though crowded not loud. The service is as amazing as the food. If you like good Mexican food give them a try!

    Tostada combo
    Catherine L.

    Flavor was amazing but my tostadas fell apart really easily and fast. On the plus side, it's because the tostadas were packed with meat and toppings. I had to eat with a fork so not really a tostada anymore. Service was fast and attentive. I would come again!

    Margarita. Super potent!
    Brian T.

    We came here for Sunday brunch, as we were in the area for the Heights Mercantile Farmer's Market and I'd had this bookmarked for a while, so it was a logical nearby option. We pulled in just before noon on Sunday, and there was already a good crowd. They have plenty of parking out front and on the side, so don't stress about this given the location in the Heights. Upon walking in, we could tell it was bustling with fellow brunches. It is definitely a hole-in-the-wall, so don't expect the full ambiance of El Tiempo or Ninfa's. We were seated immediately by their friendly staff, who quickly got us waters and brought out chips and salsa. My favorite part of any Mexican meal! Chips were hot and crispy, served alongside red salsa and green sauce. Love it. The breakfast menu was extremely expansive. We didn't know where to start since there were so many choices. I normally go straight for chilaquiles, but I felt brave this time and branched out with the machacado con huevo. I had never had this before, but I would compare it to migas, except with shredded dried beef in lieu of tortilla strips. This was absolutely delicious. It was served with roasted potatoes, refried beans, a cheese & jalapeño tamale, and tortillas. This was SO much food. I'm not sure if it was simply the portion size or the fact that I had filled up on chips & salsa, but I ended up taking home some of my meal and it tasted just as good for lunch the next day. My partner ordered the chilaquiles verdes (green sauce), which came with a sausage link, eggs your way, and the roasted potatoes and refried beans. Again, so much food. I tried the chilaquiles and sausage, and both were very tasty. Tortilla chips were super crispy. I am definitely getting the chilaquiles next time! I also ordered a margarita, and let me tell you this was POTENT. I raised my eyebrow when it came out since it came in a small cup, but don't let the size fool you. This one was definitely strong and I'm glad I had plenty of carbs to balance it out. Our server was extremely friendly and took great care of us. Since this was our first time, she gave us excellent recommendations on the breakfast menu, which served as our basis for what we ordered. Okay I am hooked on Teo's! I am surely coming back to try their daily lunch specials and their dinner items. And we are adding this one to our breakfast/brunch rotation. Be back soon!

    Taco salad wrapped in foul to go. It should have been in a container or not offered as a to-go item.
    Gabriela R.

    This looked promising on the site, but it wasn't my reality. I ordered 2 taco salads to go. The items were not in a container. They wrapped it in foil and the dressing dripped and made a mess. The meat was cold. There was no cheese. The chips were stale. Ahhh I had high hopes and I was hungry after a long trip. Spending $50+ should have resulted in a better experience!

    Celebrating Jordan's last day!
    Lesley M.

    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe is a great place to stop for happy hour! The vibe feels very authentic with beautiful and brightly-colored Mexican decorations strung from the ceiling. Recently, a couple of my coworkers and I decided to go to Teo's to celebrate the end of a long work week. We ordered cocktails and margaritas, which were very tasty. The server, who spoke mostly Spanish, had a very difficult time taking my drink order even though the cocktail I ordered was on the restaurant's regular menu. She eventually got it, though, and when it came out it was very yummy! We ordered chips and queso for the table. Nothing to write home about, but it did the job. The entrees that my coworkers ordered were very good, though. They let me taste test everything! The beef fajitas for one was large enough for two people and cooked to perfection. The combination quesadillas were also super tasty! One downside to our experience was that the servers definitely pushed us out once we were done eating. After checking on us a few times, they took our water glasses away without asking, which was our cue to go. Overall, my experience at Teotihuacan was okay.

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    Food was great, the service was quick and efficient. Well priced menu and strong margs!

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    Food and service was excellent. Would love to be a regular and try rest of menu. Will come again.

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    This restaurant deserves more stars. Food is great, service is even better. We go weekly.

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    ROSARIO GAVE US AMAZING SERVICE! She helped us with everything. Will be coming back just because of her!

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    Do you need a reservation? Specifically on a week day evening

    I don't think so, my friend and I came in during peak dinner hours on a week day and were immediately seated. Id honestly be surprised if they even took reservations.

    When will they fix or replace the AC? It's blazing hot in there. Most unpleasant but I also feel bad for their workers.

    How's the Menudo here?

    I hear its great.... Ive only had the pozole.

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    Been here many times. Keyword "many" because THIS PLACE, THIS JOINT IS OFF THE CHAIN! The food here…read moreisn't like your local Denny's or I-Hop, this is freshly made breakfast! Made with love type of food! The kind of restaurant that has cooks in the back that woke up and came to work super happy kind of cooks! And guess what ? Besides the cooks being top tier, let's talk about the amazing service from these genuinely nice waiters/ waitresses, they are super nice, fast and just giving very nice vibes! Ok now let's talk food? Yeah the food here is DELICIOUS! Been coming here for years and I'll be coming until the day I die! Oh and let's not forget the BEST PIES IVE EVER HAD! Now I've had pies from "house of pies, flying saucer, HEB ETC. nah son! These pies are the best! No other place competes! If you're from Houston or visiting from another city or state make sure you stop by the Dot coffee shop! You won't regret it!

    07.30.26 - Stopped by here with my gf for breakfast this morning, before her flight. Construction…read morein the area is heavy, and quite a bit of traffic, parking was packed, yet we did find a spot close to the door. Service has changed since last I have been here many years ago. In the past they would bring out a bread basket, as a free appetizer like how some mexican restaurants bring out chips and salsa, however, they dont seem to do that here anymore. Service at the table was mediocre, our waitress took our drink order and on the way over, the waitress was spilling the drinks over the floor on the way to our table. After our waitress took our order, my gf did not get the mayo on the side as she had asked, and after we received our food, our waitress never came around to check on us, didn't refill our drinks or anything. The place was very loud, louder than visiting waffle house. I was trying to have a conversation with my gf sitting just across the table from one another, and we were having to literally yell at one another just to hear what each other were saying. My gf did state that the sandwich she ordered was a big sandwich, and was more than she could finish. Once we were ready to go, our waitress still hadn't been around to check on us. So I had to flag down someone else, to get us some to go boxes, and our check. Low and behold, when I was ready to checkout, the waitress appears out of nowhere, after all this time, I'm guessing because she thought she was going to get a good tip. I'm sorry, waitstaff only get a great tip from me, once and if they perform a great job duty, and this was not the case in this matter. Maybe, better luck next time, maybe Papas needs to hire better waitstaff worth hiring and keeping.

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    ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

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    This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at…read morethis place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in.

    OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We…read moredrove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate.

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