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Informal, daytime Mexican eatery with colorful decor specializing in breakfast burritos & tacos.
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Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Phone: (254) 755-8008
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/14GxpqridFz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Reviews
Anthony Ortiz
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely amazing breakfast spot!
We stopped by Lolita’s this morning and were blown away. I got the breakfast tacos and my wife had the huevos rancheros — both were incredible. Everything tasted fresh and homemade.
The lady at the counter was soooo nice — she talked with us for a good 10 minutes about Waco and gave us some awesome local recommendations. You can tell this place is a true neighborhood favorite.
Would 1000% come back next time we’re in town. Highly recommend starting your morning here! ☕️
… moreAbsolutely amazing breakfast spot!
We stopped by Lolita’s this morning and were blown away. I got the breakfast tacos and my wife had the huevos rancheros — both were incredible. Everything tasted fresh and homemade.
The lady at the counter was soooo nice — she talked with us for a good 10 minutes about Waco and gave us some awesome local recommendations. You can tell this place is a true neighborhood favorite.
Would 1000% come back next time we’re in town. Highly recommend starting your morning here! ☕️
Drew Pittman
Lolita’s is the best! Absolutely my favorite for breakfast. The tacos and breakfast plates are great. Portions are plentiful. They are frequently busy so there is sometimes a wait but the reward is worth it. The Migas gets high praise but I’m a big fan of the juevos rancheros. The breakfast tacos are my usual they offer them in the regular taco size and in a larger “elephante” size. Make sure you get the chips and salsa as well. Chip and salsa at breakfast? Of course! The chips are fresh and the salsa is a little warm (temperature) and has a great flavor.
Lolita’s is also great for lunch whether you stick with breakfast favorite or you choose on of the combination plates or fajitas. I’m a big fan of the fajitas tacos. The shredded chicken tacos are a great choice as well. I wouldn’t be giving a full review if I didn’t mention their queso. It’s not your traditional Tex-mex queso and I mean that in a good way. It consist of their salsa with the same white cheese they use on their tacos melted into it. It’s wonderful and I have friends who would make a stop just for the queso. I’d also recommend the carne guisada. They have a Pepsi fountain machine as well as a cooler with coke products and drinks for kids.
There is indoor seating as well as a front patio with a couple of picnic benches.
Stop by, you’ll become a regular.
… moreLolita’s is also great for lunch whether you stick with breakfast favorite or you choose on of the combination plates or fajitas. I’m a big fan of the fajitas tacos. The shredded chicken tacos are a great choice as well. I wouldn’t be giving a full review if I didn’t mention their queso. It’s not your traditional Tex-mex queso and I mean that in a good way. It consist of their salsa with the same white cheese they use on their tacos melted into it. It’s wonderful and I have friends who would make a stop just for the queso. I’d also recommend the carne guisada. They have a Pepsi fountain machine as well as a cooler with coke products and drinks for kids.
There is indoor seating as well as a front patio with a couple of picnic benches.
Stop by, you’ll become a regular.
Rick B.
Lolita’s Restaurante – Where the Migas Redeem the Mood
You walk into Lolita’s and it’s like stepping into an old movie set where everyone already knows their lines—except you. The tables are open, the room’s got that lived-in charm—roosters on the wall, neon reflections in the window, a traffic light glowing for no reason but nostalgia—and yet, there’s no clear script for what you’re supposed to do. No “please seat yourself,” no greeter, no welcome. Just a quiet crowd hovering near the counter, like regulars at a bingo hall who already know the system.
Eventually, by deduction and survival instinct, you figure it out: place your order at the counter. The guy back there has the look of someone who’s been making breakfast since the Reagan administration. No smile, no “What can I get you this morning?” Just… wait your turn, state your order, and hope for the best.
I ordered the Migas plate and a Barbacoa taco. Coffee, too—eventually. There’s no mention of it being self-serve, but if you look around long enough and spot the carafe and the styrofoam cups, you’ll figure it out. It’s there in the corner with powdered creamer and a few weary stir sticks. The coffee? It gets the job done, but it’s not trying to win any awards. Think gas station energy without the nostalgia.
Then comes the wait. You’re given a number, but there’s nowhere to put it—no table stand, no instructions. Just a small piece of paper you sort of toss next to the napkin holder and hope it makes sense to someone.
Eventually a woman walks out from the back, calls out “Migas,” drops the plate on the table, and disappears like a ninja. No “How’s everything looking?” No “Can I get you anything else?” Just… Migas. Boom. Gone.
But here’s the twist.
The Migas were excellent. Eggs fluffy, tortilla chips still crisp, loaded with green peppers, onions, tomatoes. Bacon on the side. Refried beans. Potatoes. The whole thing was packed with flavor—comfort food with just enough of a kick to remind you why you came. It’s a big plate. Too big for one person, really—especially with only two tortillas. You’ll end up crafting two monster tacos and still have a pile of filling leftover. I wanted one more tortilla, but I knew if I walked up to that counter again, I might not return with my dignity intact.
The Barbacoa taco? Let’s not talk about it. Greasy, chewy, and bland. Felt like filler—something they keep on the menu because they have to, not because they care to.
The salsa was an afterthought. Lifeless. Like it gave up halfway through the recipe and just showed up for attendance.
As for the vibe—well, it’s a place that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. No customer service theater. No curated experience. Lolita’s has been around long enough to stop caring about Yelp stars or trendy ambiance. It’s a “we make the food, you figure out the rest” type of joint. And apparently, that’s good enough to keep people coming in every day.
So here’s my verdict:
• Service: 1 out of 5 (but not hostile, just indifferent)
• Coffee: 2 out of 5 (bonus point for being hot)
• Barbacoa taco: 1 out of 5 (wouldn’t recommend)
• Salsa: 1 out of 5 (a shrug in sauce form)
• Migas plate: 4.5 out of 5 (would return just for this)
Overall: 3.5 stars
A gruff, no-frills joint that survives on the strength of one dish—and maybe a loyal crowd that doesn’t mind being ignored. If you’re a first-timer, bring patience, humility, and maybe a spare tortilla. And don’t expect anyone to ask how your day’s going.
But hey—if you’re hungry, and you’re willing to earn your breakfast the hard way—those migas are worth it.
… moreYou walk into Lolita’s and it’s like stepping into an old movie set where everyone already knows their lines—except you. The tables are open, the room’s got that lived-in charm—roosters on the wall, neon reflections in the window, a traffic light glowing for no reason but nostalgia—and yet, there’s no clear script for what you’re supposed to do. No “please seat yourself,” no greeter, no welcome. Just a quiet crowd hovering near the counter, like regulars at a bingo hall who already know the system.
Eventually, by deduction and survival instinct, you figure it out: place your order at the counter. The guy back there has the look of someone who’s been making breakfast since the Reagan administration. No smile, no “What can I get you this morning?” Just… wait your turn, state your order, and hope for the best.
I ordered the Migas plate and a Barbacoa taco. Coffee, too—eventually. There’s no mention of it being self-serve, but if you look around long enough and spot the carafe and the styrofoam cups, you’ll figure it out. It’s there in the corner with powdered creamer and a few weary stir sticks. The coffee? It gets the job done, but it’s not trying to win any awards. Think gas station energy without the nostalgia.
Then comes the wait. You’re given a number, but there’s nowhere to put it—no table stand, no instructions. Just a small piece of paper you sort of toss next to the napkin holder and hope it makes sense to someone.
Eventually a woman walks out from the back, calls out “Migas,” drops the plate on the table, and disappears like a ninja. No “How’s everything looking?” No “Can I get you anything else?” Just… Migas. Boom. Gone.
But here’s the twist.
The Migas were excellent. Eggs fluffy, tortilla chips still crisp, loaded with green peppers, onions, tomatoes. Bacon on the side. Refried beans. Potatoes. The whole thing was packed with flavor—comfort food with just enough of a kick to remind you why you came. It’s a big plate. Too big for one person, really—especially with only two tortillas. You’ll end up crafting two monster tacos and still have a pile of filling leftover. I wanted one more tortilla, but I knew if I walked up to that counter again, I might not return with my dignity intact.
The Barbacoa taco? Let’s not talk about it. Greasy, chewy, and bland. Felt like filler—something they keep on the menu because they have to, not because they care to.
The salsa was an afterthought. Lifeless. Like it gave up halfway through the recipe and just showed up for attendance.
As for the vibe—well, it’s a place that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. No customer service theater. No curated experience. Lolita’s has been around long enough to stop caring about Yelp stars or trendy ambiance. It’s a “we make the food, you figure out the rest” type of joint. And apparently, that’s good enough to keep people coming in every day.
So here’s my verdict:
• Service: 1 out of 5 (but not hostile, just indifferent)
• Coffee: 2 out of 5 (bonus point for being hot)
• Barbacoa taco: 1 out of 5 (wouldn’t recommend)
• Salsa: 1 out of 5 (a shrug in sauce form)
• Migas plate: 4.5 out of 5 (would return just for this)
Overall: 3.5 stars
A gruff, no-frills joint that survives on the strength of one dish—and maybe a loyal crowd that doesn’t mind being ignored. If you’re a first-timer, bring patience, humility, and maybe a spare tortilla. And don’t expect anyone to ask how your day’s going.
But hey—if you’re hungry, and you’re willing to earn your breakfast the hard way—those migas are worth it.
Pedro Aleman
Lolita’s is a nice quiet place you walk in make your order at the counter and have a seat the Elephante Burrito I got was delicious but the tortillas were from a package which I didn’t like I like restaurants with homemade fresh tortillas and the salsa tasted like salsa you put on a Huevo rancheros some people liked it but I have had better
… moreCaptain Planet
Beef fajita, beans, potatoes, onions and cheese. 2 large burritos for $19.49. Called my order in and waited in drive thru for 20+ minutes. There was only 3 cars in front of me when I arrived.
I used to come here regularly but it’s been awhile. Inflation is a B. This’ll be the last visit for me. Just too small to justify the price hike.
… moreI used to come here regularly but it’s been awhile. Inflation is a B. This’ll be the last visit for me. Just too small to justify the price hike.
E Danilewicz
Lolita’s is a hidden gem. Simplicity is a symphony of perfection. Every bite of our food was a throwback to our grandmother’s cooking. If you love true Mexican breakfast, this is home. The best part is they have not changed, the food quality is top notch,and glad to see they weathered the pandemic. Your taste buds will thank you..
… moreKathy Zambrano
Breakfast tacos!! Need i say more, great salsa, delicious Mexican wedding cookies…. A great visit, I will go back the next time I am in the area
… moremelissa lopez
When in Waco, go to Lolitas! We had Migas, huevos a la mexicana, custom made nachos and menudo. The iced tea was so delicious. Very friendly counter service!
… moreLeah Vences
Very disappointed/upset I was given raw meat in my burrito!! I took a few bites noticed it tasted weird & still ate almost half because I’m pregnant & was starving! Eventually told my husband I couldn’t finish it because it had a funny taste so he opened it up & this is what we found I got SO sick from this!! I’m surprised because Lolita’s has never disappointed me until now
… moreAmy Bourque
We went for breakfast on July 5. I have not been back to Waco since the early 2000s and omg it was like walking back in time. It still looks and smells the same. And thank God it still tastes the same because it was so freaking good!!! If you call in your order you can go through the drive thru to pick it up. Otherwise you go inside and order at the counter. They will give you a number if you are dining in. They have a little cooler with milk and soda and then they have coffee and tea. They have cookies and sweets at the counter and it is worth getting a bag to bring home. The food is good and authentic. The tortillas have just the right amount of brown and crisp to them. The hot sauce is not from New York. The lady at the front taking orders chats like your best friend and lets all the kids ring the bell. The guy at the window looks like he should be a bouncer at a fancy nightclub but is funny as all get out. The regulars sit at their particular tables and smile when you come in. It’s not a tourist trap. This is home.
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