I got the chicken empanada. The inside filling of shredded chicken was pretty good, although there…read morewasn't as much flavor as I would've expected. It was vaguely reminiscent of a tomato base with taco seasoning and chili powder. The thick shell was perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, but it desperately needed seasoning. According to reviews, there were supposedly delicious sauces that provided additional flavor, but they didn't come with my empanada and I didn't see them on the menu. It came out really fast so I didn't have to wait long, although the decor on the walls provided plenty to look at! Names of Venezian cities and symbols gave the walls a bright pop of color!

I absolutely love the empanadas!! Chicken & cheese are my favorites. The green sauce is delicious…read moreand I love the garlicky aioli!! Smoking hot fresh outta the fryer.

This is a small, family-run Tex-Mex restaurant, and you can tell there is a lot of care and pride…read moreput into what they do. The atmosphere and service have a homey feel, which is perfectly fine by me. It feels comfortable, welcoming, and genuine. We are regulars here, and I'm not sure why I haven't written a review until now. We've been several times, and the food has been consistently delicious. The service is usually very good, and while the kitchen can sometimes be a little slow, the food is always presented well, especially for this price point. A couple of our favorite dishes are the Gabriel, with two chicken enchiladas, spinach, and sour cream sauce, and the Mario, which comes with three brisket tacos, Monterey Jack, and poblano peppers. For dessert, it is hard to beat the churros. The restaurant can be a little hard to find since it is tucked in the back corner of the lot behind Firestone, west of Kroger, but it is definitely worth looking for. If you enjoy good Tex-Mex from a local family-run spot, this place is absolutely worth trying.

Super cute, darling restaurant with great atmosphere. Attentive service. Full bar…read more We ordered margs to start- well made, delicious, and brought to the table with fresh warm chips and salsa. We ordered enchilada mole which was superb. And the chimichanga which was solid. Plates were not too huge- just right. Can't wait to come back.

Visited 7/26/26 My…read morekids & I came here for early lunch, we had Izri as our server. He was absolutely a delight! He greeted us when we first came in, seated us, waited on us - very kind, communicative! We had chips & queso, Izri brought some great fruit out (delicious), & I had brunch chilaquiles (YUM)! Then Izri brought a sopapilla that I brought home to my husband (he loved it, instantly said he wanted more) Chep's had many great different options, some you might see at other restaurants - but you can tell Chepa's options are slightly different (better)... excited to come back and try spinach & chicken enchiladas and tres leches!! Yummm

A friend recommended this place and we decided to visit it, we love trying different places and we…read moreabsolutely loved the food, the atmosphere and the attentive care not just from our sever but everybody. The food as a Mexican was amazing especially when you know different regions from Mexico and you know each regions have their flavors and staples. It has been a pleasure for my palate to enjoy those flavor again. We always like asking about the background and origins of the restaurants we visit and we always note and comparare details. The flavors just to reiterate.... Awesome! Atmosphere and service totally outstanding, today was our second time and the person even apologized for us not getting the same booth, we were like what??? You remember that and us? Well we are sold and we found the new place for us to invite friend and have family celebrations! Maybe I can not give a Michelin Star but for sure a "Miguelin" star! Thank you all! Jeziel, Isri, Eli, Charlie , Rolando, we do not know all the names yet but we will acknowledge every one properly and please know that little things come a long way and make a difference!!!! Addendum- for some reason my original post did not post when intended but now that I can, still going there and love it still!!! We have had family gatherings, great moments to celebrate and even when lows, we still found this place an amazing place to be. In all honesty, we feel like they are family, almost like the show Cheers... "sometimes you want to go where every body knows your name". It has been for us a great balance of consistency all around, service, the food, the drinks, even if prices went up (given the economy right now), we know it will be great! Even during these times they have never tried to cut corners or even increase prices!! We love you guys and will continue supporting our local businesses!!

Chepa's is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food, friendly family staff. My go to…read moreTexMex in Allen. Dine In, Take Out always good here.

Ate here with wife late on a Sunday afternoon. Pretty quiet. Fast friendly service. Good strong…read moremargarita. Chips were fresh. Ambience very nice, but unfinished ceiling & exposed ductwork. Comfortable booths. Wife had chicken fajitas. Generous portions came out sizzling hot. Very good taste. I had Brocheta de Camarones. Also came out good and hot. Tasty. Except the chef must have spilled some extra spice seasoning on one end, because one of the wrapped shrimp was hotter (spicier) than anything I've ever eaten. Same with the grilled onions at that end. That was at only one end of the skillet they came on. The rest were OK. Strange. If the whole plate was like that I would have sent it back, but it was just one small part. That's why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. Moderately priced.

Dude, those fries are so good. I came for the tacos, but when I heard about the fries, I had to try…read morethem. It was all made so well, for a food truck this was an impressive experience. I told my wife about it later on, we will probably be back over the weekend. So good!

Hit or miss when this food truck is actually open, despite the hours of operation mentioned,…read morehowever worth a stop when you catch them serving! There's seating in the front of the truck if you would like to enjoy your food there. Thete are no drinks available, however you can go to the gas station for some. The mulitas were there star of the show and had the best taste of all the food items we tried! The asada fries, where lacking guacamole, real cheese and jalapeños in my opinion. I've had some of the best asada fries in California so I judged this one hard. Overall, excited to have a food truck representing some of my favorite Mexican style food in California here in North DFW!

Another neighborhood gem that we have been meaning to go to for so long, and the wait was…read moreabsolutely worth it! This is a small place, so basically we have 6-7 tables and we went on a Friday afternoon after lunch rush and got the last table. The word is out! The folks inside were super nice. Wife got the empanada appetizer as she was not super hungry, but that was still more than enough for one person. I got the Ajiaco and I will happily recommend it to anyone!! One thing that I want to point out - if you have not had Latin American cuisine it IS NOT like Mexican cuisine and it IS NOT spicy! Take a trip to Colombia in Allen! We will be coming back again!!!!

THE GOOD: We both had breakfast and both enjoyed what we ordered very much. The service was…read moreexcellent. All three of the people that came by to refill coffee and water and to check on us (multiple times) were very nice. We were fortunate to arrive at the perfect time for a Saturday morning, as we would find out in just a few minutes, as we watched the wait list grow. This being our first time, we weren't sure of the seating situation. I walked to the back, where the to-go pick up was located, to find that we can sit anywhere and that someone would come and help us. We did, and they did. I suggest you stop in and give Curuba a try. Very reasonable prices, lots of menu choices, wonderful staff, oh, did I mention the coffee? I love dark roast coffee, "Just black, please". This Columbian coffee is dark, rich, smooth and flavorful with an aroma that hits the senses with every taste. If you're a dark roasted coffee fan, stop in for a cup to go. You'll be back. And even better, the coffee comes from Columbia. They purchase it from a local importer (I believe). They provided the url via QR code. We believe in the "Buy local" philosophy. It's nice to see businesses doing business with local businesses. THE BAD: It's a small restaurant. Making a reservation (Open Table) is likely a good idea. We happened to find it at a slow moment on a Saturday morning. OVERALL: We're fans. I'd love to take our friends and family for lunch, or tell them about our new find. However, there are some things better kept to oneself.

As a Salvadorean I can say the pupusas were delicious. I drove 30 mins to try this place out and it…read morewas definitely worth the drive, will be back.

The food Is delicious and the price of everything is really good! We got 6 pupusas, rice & beans,…read moreand 2 horchatas for $24.. I feel like you can't find that anywhere else. It definitely brings of piece of Salvador to McKinney. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely come back!

This Mexican restaurant embodies what it means to be a high quality place to dine and feel like you…read moregot your money's worth! Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had, and service was top quality! Atmosphere speaks for itself, from friendly staff to just being busy, the quality of this place always shows. I will be back and highly recommend!

This place is absolutely perfect. Growing up, my aunt and uncle had a Mexican restaurant. The whole…read morefamily including my cousins and their friends worked there. Cookies reminds me of that and it's so special. It is the freshest, most authentic Mexican food you could ask for. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. Everyone working there is always so genuinely kind. It's laid back and comfortable with the best vibe. If you think you've had excellent birria at other places--I promise you, you've had nothing until you've had theirs. They offer their quesabirria tacos in both barbacoa and lamb (because it's actually authentic Mexican) and they are total nirvana. And today, my search for the best menudo in Dallas came to an end. This is it and I'm positive I'll be getting it every Saturday that I can during the cooler months. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to trying everything else on their menu. Today we took our order to go and it was packaged completely perfectly with generous salsas and toppings.