El Taco Mañanero — Restaurant in Texas

So I drive by this location at least once a month while working...and always see it packed outside...so my foodie senses would tingle to find out what was the lure?

Well...I'm still puzzled by it. First I do want to reiterate...3 stars IS NOT bad...it means average.

So why 3 stars...well one you enter the place it feels a little discombobulated inside. There's like 3 different sections you can approach to order... depending on what you want to order. Imagine going into McDonald's and they tell you if you want to order hamburgers...go to counter #1...go to counter #2 for chicken based items...and counter #3 for deserts. There's no ordering focal point.

This place has 3 basic ideas it seems...BBQ/fajita items, tacos, and basic traditional Mexican plates. I decided to go with traditional enchiladas verdes....and check the pic...where are they? Hidden under a nice mound of lettuce and tomatoes. I do like my veggies...but you can always place that on the side considering the lettuce will wet the tortilla even more...making for soggy enchiladas.

You can tell the rice and beans are basic...which they were. The kicker for me was the 1980s plastic plate...and the store bought Kraft sour cream packet they gave me for my enchiladas...nice touch for the presentation. There were also a few flies buzzing near me...which I don't mind ...but definitely noted.

The place is a very open design...feels like an adult day care converted into an eatery. The place is fairly priced... not overly high prices. However I will definitely not be trusting my foodie senses as much...

Left Brownsville Saturday morning to have brunch in McAllen @ Another Broken Egg. Unfortunately for us due to the great turn out for our first choice. Parking was full upon our arrival. We had to look for an alternative.

My wife was ok with driving to the location in Mission on FM 107.

We walked in and the ambiance was warm and calm. Food was serve in a buffet style counter with very nice and friendly. They were very helpful in our first visit experience. She got the order of 3 gorditas(deshebrada, chicharrón en salsa and carnitas) along with an 8 ounce menudo. I had the large menudo with trimming and tortillas de maíz caceras.

All 3 gorditas were great flavor like grandma’s ,mamma, tias and nana’s cooking. The menudo has a great sazón and meat was cooked just right. Lastly all we can say at this point. Please hurry and open the...

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

My family lives 7 min. away from this restaurant and haven't had a complaint until today. We ordered a botana and upon arrival we decided to feast only to bite into spoiled tomatoes. It was unpleasant to say the least. My parents being great people decided to call up the restaurant and let them know of the situation, not really looking for a refund but just to be good neighbors and let them know some of their food was going bad. We receive a terrible employee who not only decided to dismiss our claim but also hangup on us without an apology or a plan to check the food they are serving is not spoiled. It was a terrible experience my parents had to go through and im sure it has soured our feelings...