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El Real Tex-mex Cafe
- Restaurants
- Houston, TX
About this business
The unique location in the restored Tower Theatre, delicious food and lively ambiance will have you coming back to El Real Tex-Mex Café. Whether you're looking for a fun evening out with friends, or a family dinner or Sunday Brunch; you won't lack for options. Particularly popular items on the menu include Puffy Tacos with hearty fillings, tasty Enchilladas and Frito Pie. The restaurant has maintained the character of the old theater, and even screens art house films. For reservations,give them a call.
Location details
1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Meh... – The food isn't bad, but it's just overpriced ordinary Tex-Mex food. I think Chuy's and Cafe Adobe (which are also in the area) are better and cheaper. The ambiance is nice and unique. The restaurant kept the old movie theatre screen and were playing a classic movie when we went (sound was off, no subtitles). Service was ok. We probably won't go back.
This place is horrible--over priced & gross – I wish I could give zero stars for this place. There is NOTHING real about this "cafe". OVERPRICED and the blandest tex-mex food you will ever eat. Save your time and your money. It's really a shame though because the decor and location are great--the food is just bad. You can find much better authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex food and much better prices at any other restaurant on Westheimer.
NOT San Antonio Style – Having grown up in San Antonio, we were very excited when we heard advertisements about this restaurant offering "San Antonio style" Mexican food. We were disappointed. The puffy tacos were not characteristic of the type served in south San Antonio. Here they were filling and less greasy, but lacked the type and texture of San Antonio masa found at El Rancho, Jakala, and El Tipaco, S.A. restaurants in business there for 50 years. More disappointing were the enchiladas. S.A. style has red tortillas...t... read more
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How is El Real Tex-mex Cafe rated?
El Real Tex-mex Cafe has a 4.2 star rating with 1,268 reviews.
When is El Real Tex-mex Cafe open?
El Real Tex-mex Cafe is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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