Houston | Cielito Cafe: A Charming Neighborhood Brunch Spot Near Rice

Tucked away in the Montrose/River Oaks residential area, Cielito Cafe is a family-run restaurant specializing in Mexican breakfast and lunch. It’s often bustling with long lines, but the portions are quite manageable, not the typical Texas-sized meals 😂 Google Rating: 4.3 The interior is charmingly decorated, perfectly matching the name "Cielito" (which means "sweetheart" in English). 😋 Best of the Best: Tacos de Huevo – Breakfast Taco with Bacon. 🥣 Bandera/Omelette with Chorizo: A bit salty, but still delicious. 💣 Coconut Latte: Not worth the $5 😭. It’s overly sweet and more like a coconut-flavored coffee cream rather than a coffee with coconut. I’d recommend skipping it, though it does make for a good photo. Address: 1915 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006 (near River Oaks and Rice University) Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am - 2:30 pm Fun Facts: Chorizo: Mexican chorizo is a raw sausage that needs to be cooked. It’s flavored with paprika, garlic, cumin, and pepper, giving it a rich taste and a deep red color. Common dishes include: Chorizo con Huevos: A classic Mexican breakfast with scrambled eggs. Tacos de Chorizo: Tacos filled with chorizo, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Stews and Soups: Chorizo is often added to dishes with beans or potatoes for extra flavor. #Houston #Brunch #InternationalStudentEats #MexicanCuisine