Best Mexican Food in Texas

The way your abuela made it — open at 6

Border-town recipes, kept in the family

Family recipes from the Texas-Mexico border, served in Leander and El Paso. Kitchen opens at 6.

Recipes that belong to one family

The Asado Rojo, the enchiladas montadas, the horchata — these aren't menu items. They're things someone's grandmother made, written down and kept.

Our story

From the kitchen

Breakfast starts at 6 a.m.

Chilaquiles in red or green, enchiladas montadas with eggs, fresh horchata. Real breakfast, before most places unlock their doors.

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Leander and El Paso

Two locations, same family, same recipes. Come find us — the owner's usually there.

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What our guests are saying

Came into The Abuelos Kitchen spot in Leander and tried their pastor plate (with rice, beans and tortillas) and I found it to be very delicious. I must also add that their portions are very generous. I had the horchata to go with the meal - great as well. Nice spot with friendly service. If you'

Roger

Don’t let the gas station fool you—this little Mexican kitchen is a hidden gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and tastes just like homemade. The tacos were delicious, the salsa had the perfect kick, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly, and everything was made fresh to order. If yo

Nayelhi Chavez

The food and horchata were absolutely amazing, had the flauta plate and my Husband had tacos, both were super delicious and authentic. The owner is beyond nice, service was fast and area is clean. We made the drive from Hutto and will definitely be back.

Diana Aquino

Love this new spot. We got breakfast one morning. A little bit of everything. Burrito, Tacos, and the Chilaquiles. AMAZING! My wife is from Mexico and raved about how the barbacoa is legit. Definitely will be going back. Glad we live close!

Ryan Lundberg