Cameron Wood
Unfortunately service has gone down hill while prices have gone up. Good sized portions but food is average. Some plates arrived steaming hot, while the burrito with gravy came out cold. They will charge you $1.50 for maybe a tablespoon of sour cream and the waitress disappeared for almost 20 minutes. To top it off they wanted to charge for a small Togo bag of chips and salsa after spending over $150 without tip. If you are in the area I would recommend Mi Rancho or Hacienda Real for better service, food, and experience.
… moreHeather McDaniel
This was our first time visiting El Chaparro and it was surprisingly delicious! It’s tucked away in a quiet strip center but walk in to a nicely decorated restaurant with cozy booths and excellent service. We also loved that they had a fajita plate with veggies and chicharrones with queso which is perfect for low- carb diet. Our server was really helpful in choosing our dishes among their giant menu and the portions were very generous. We’ll be back!
… moreRichy Orozco
I wanted to try a New Mexican restaurant and this one impressed me when I walked in since it looks nice! I was surprised there was no one here except us but after eating here I see why no one is here… The food is disgusting. I ordered chicken quesadillas and they had absolutely no flavor and the chicken seemed raw. My wife ordered tilapia with rice and they put gumbo powder on the fish and it tasted so bad.
Also the service is horrible. No one came for 10+ min and I had to get up and find the server. The menu is too much with no pics. The kids food was also bad and both of my nieces didn’t like it either.
Go to Los Cucos or La Cocina de Roberto’s. Don’t come here, it’s not good.
… moreLindsey Perkins
Purchased $9.99 large queso and received one small bag of chips and was told I would have to pay for more. This is also after I paid $2 for packaging. Never order to go from here!
… moreAmy Santos
Very nice restaurant in the Woodlands area. Our server was quick to greet us and very friendly. I ordered the Stuffed Avocado with rice and beans. It was okay. Rice was bland and the refried beans were hard. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Caldo and although it was really red he really liked the flavor. My parents ordered the Fajita Platter for one with charro beans and rice. They really enjoyed the flavor of the fajitas and the charro beans. I did like the Queso dip!
… moreTristan
I really outstanding Mexican food restaurant here in the Woodlands. It’s totally worth checking out. The chips are definitely outstanding and their salsa is great! Both the bread and the green. Several different takes on fajitas which are interesting and very good. I had the fajitas Mexicana, which incorporates Jalapeños and tomatoes. Very very good!
… moreKen Sanchez
Great first time visit!! Food was great with service to match!! Music was a tad loud and more of a Tex Mex vs. Mariachi ( I prefer mariachi). Worth a visit if in the area.
… moreYoli K
I love Mexican food. Fajitas served with freshly made tortillas is my thing. The tortillas at this place are very good. However, I found the meat lacking in flavor, although the beef was super tender. My husband and I tried the Friday fajita special with shrimp, and while the serving size was good for a couple, it might not be substantial enough for two hungry men. I ordered refried beans, which had an unusual taste, almost like cinnamon or nutmeg had been added. My husband tried the charro beans, which he found to be decent. The rice was a bit dry. We also sampled the chicken empanada appetizer, but it was quite simple, with just meat and bread. I prefer a bit more variety in my empanadas. On the positive side, the Sangria margarita was enjoyable. Overall, it’s an okay option for Mexican food in the area, but not somewhere I’d choose to visit frequently.
… moreTroy Hale
So I’m sure people like chewy cheese enchiladas but it is a deal breaker for me. I am a fan of a creamy cheese enchilada. With the chewy style it seems to me that the cheese just grows as you chew it. Everything else was pretty good though for us. Maybe just have to try other menu items if we were to go back.
… moreDon Brouillet
+ Food was excellent. My Pollo Poblano featured super tender chicken, crisp and bright veggies, and even the charro beans were well above average. Service was OK to good.
– DO NOT accept a table under the AC vents. There are some tables located directly under the few vents which apparently cool the entire restaurant. You could find yourself nearly getting blown away with ice cold air. We saw other diners switch tables for this reason, and, to her credit, our waitress offered to move us, but that was after our food had arrived. Also, the noise from the party rooms in back was so loud that it can be difficult to hear your server or your dinner companion.
Overall, the food quality merits a 5 star rating, but the negatives drop it down to 4. I probably would not go back on a Friday or Saturday night.
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