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Mexican

AMA’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Location: 702 S. Market St. (HRN)
Phone: 279-3708
Hours: Mon - Thur, 5 am to 9 pm; Fri- Sat, 5 am to 10 pm, Sun 10 am-9 pm

For some truly fabulous Mexican food, you have got to try us! We feature all fresh ingredients and some of the best homemade tortillas this side of the border. Our shrimp quesadillas will make your momma smile, wondering how we stole her recipe. Stop by for a snack of Nachos but stay for the full menu. We aim to make a Texican out of you!

CASA OLÉ

Location: Post Oak Mall (CS)
Phone: 764-0933
Location: 3201 Freedom Blvd.
Phone: 776-0994
Hours: Sun - Thurs, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

From sizzling fajitas to chilling margaritas, Casa Olé offers the best in Mexican food. Try our Daily Specials, including 99¢ Margaritas all day Thursday. Casa Olé’s own brand of Mexican food is Texas-sized portions, small prices, an extra helping of friendly service and always “Fresh Today.”

CASA RODRIGUEZ

Location: 212 N. Bryan (B)
Phone: 779-0916
Hours: Mon - Sat, 6:30 a.m to 2 pm

Casa Rodriguez invites you to come and enjoy our famous “El Memo” Dinner, which consists of three cheese enchiladas topped with our rich homemade chili, cheese and onions. If you get hungry for an excellent breakfast, visit us between 6:30 am to 11 am for one of the best breakfasts in town!

CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA #4

Location: 1037 Texas Ave. S. (CS)
Phone: 695-7932
Hours: Open M-Thurs., 11 am to 9:30 pm; Fri - Sat, 11 am to 10 pm, Sun 11 am-9 pm

For the best homemade tortillas, fajitas and Parrillazas in town, this is the place to go. Our restaurant features a full bar, and a tortilla station where you can see our totillas made by hand. We offer delivery and catering. And M-F, 11 am until 2 pm our lunch specials can’t be beat! Try us and you will say “Gracias!” Lunch menu is $5.25 and our service is the best in town. We also take reservations and do luncheons and parties.

CERRITO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Location: 521 N. Main Street Calvert
Phone: (979) 364-2100
Hours: Wed-Thurs. 11a.m-2p.m.; Fri-Sat 11a.m.-8p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
Owners: The Meadows Take-out-available, Private Parties

You've tried the rest, now try the best! Cerrito's - soon to be featured in an upcoming issue of Texas Highways magazine! The famous Cerrito's Mexican restaurant in Calvert Texas awaits your visit.

If you love Great Mexican food you are going to love Cerrito's. We specialize in home cooked Mexican Food, from homemade tortillas, chips, and salsa, to the most tasty and tender sizzling Fajita's you have ever eaten. Be sure to try our wonderful Sour Cream Enchilada's or our famous 10inch Cerrito's big Burrito. Don't forget to save room for one of our heavenly desserts!

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

Location: 815 University (CS)
Phone: 260-2282
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11a.m.-10 p.m.

Gourmet burritos and tacos can be enjoyed here. We’re a fast, casual restaurant with quality fresh taste. We serve food with integrity. Try our Barbacoa burrito with beans and green tomatillo salsa.

EL CHICO

Location: 1912 Texas Ave. S. (CS)
Phone: 693-6684
Hours: Sun - Thurs., 11 am to 10 pm; Fri - Sat, 11 am to 11 pm

Great tasting dishes served in a unique setting reminiscent of Old Mexico, El Chico is everything that Mexican dining should be. Start your meal with our incredible Top Shelf guacamole, made with fresh ingredients and prepared right at your table! If you like variety, nothing compares to our Top Shelf Fajitas, which includes beef and chicken fajitas, shrimp and baby back ribs. You definitely won't leave the table hungry! When it comes to lunch, there's no better deal than our “Mucho Lunch" special served Monday through Friday, 11am - 5:00pm with all you can eat tacos, burritos and enchiladas for only 5.99. At El Chico we love families. Kids 12 and under can choose from our special kid's menu with prices starting at 3.99. Great food and great service. El Chico serves it up right!

EL PATRON

Owner: Carlos & Susie Contreras
Phone: 979 696-0587
Location: 2501 Texas Ave.S. C-108 in the Lacks Shopping Center in College Station near 4.0 & Go and Bourbon St.
Hours: Mon.- Sat. 7 am - 9 pm Sun. 7 am -2 pm

EL Patron(Spanish for "The Boss) Mexican Restaurant is now open and ready to serve you. El Patron offers authentic Mexican food: home made flour tortillas, breakfast tacos, and daily lunch specials 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Take out, dine in & catering. You can relax, delight your tastebuds with EL Patron's VERY LARGE burrito or Quesadilla Plate, or try our sizzling beef or chicken fajitas! Try our mouth-watering Parrillada Plate with four large shrimp. EL Patron- where you give the orders!

EL SOL DE MEXICO

Location: 705 N. Texas Ave. (B)
Phone: 821-2400
Hours: Mon-Sun, 6:30 am to 11 pm

We serve up some of the best Mexican food in town. Our Carne Asada, it’s known for its unique and flavorful taste. We have daily specials that change every day. Our food is freshly made of the best ingredients. Enjoy our meals and bring the kids!

FREDRICO’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

Location: 303 Boyett Ave. (B)
Phone: 979-846-1668
Hours: Mon-Thur 11 am-10 pm, Fri- Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO

Location: 319 University Dr. (CS) Northgate
Phone: 846-9298
Location: 2050C Texas Ave. S. (CS) Target Shopping Center
Phone: 695-0151
Location: 3525D Longmire (CS) Kroger Shopping Center
Phone: 485-8829
Hours: Sun-Thurs., 11 am-10:30 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm
Website: www.freebirds.com

Freebirds is not just a restaurant, it is an “Awe-Inspiring Experience” like no other. Take in the uniquely creative décor and high energy atmosphere while you try to finish a Monster®. Add an order of chips and salsa or queso to your meal for an even better experience! Freebirds offers a fantastic meal at a very reasonable price. Voted Best Burrito in Brazos County, Houston, Austin and Dallas!

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