Alvin's Restaurant
$ • Mexican, Tex-MexAbout Alvin's Restaurant
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Alvin's Restaurant Reviews
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The food is simply fantastic, one of the very best in the Houston area. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this place you can go there and eat all week every meal and still eat something different and just as good
We’ve driven by this restaurant a gazillion times and to be honest, we never noticed it!! We were looking for something different to eat and stumbled across this restaurant doing a Google search. The food was amazing! I had the chicken fajita torta ($7.99) and I have to say, it was the best torta I had ever eaten. The chicken was freshly grilled and the toppings were all fresh and colorful. I’m not sure what my husband had, I was too busy eating!! Please try this local...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Alvin's Restaurant is a local spot that offers both Mexican and American breakfast options, with generous portions and reasonable prices. The service is consistently described as wonderful, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The Mexican omelet with cheese is a favorite among customers. The restaurant also offers a house hot sauce that enhances the flavor of the dishes. One potential downside is the high noise level, which may cause sensory issues for some customers.
Recent reviews highlight the great breakfast and lunch options, with very reasonable prices. Customers praise the friendly and helpful wait staff, noting their teamwork and attentiveness. The chicken enchiladas and queso are especially loved, and many mention they will return for more. The breakfast menu includes all-day options, with the huevos rancheros being particularly outstanding, though some mention that the flour tortillas could be better. The coffee is well-liked and considered better than most restaurants that serve coffee, which is a big plus.
While some dishes, like the ranchero sauce and beans, may not always meet expectations, the overall experience remains positive. The service is often highlighted as a strong point, helping to offset any less satisfying food items. The restaurant is a popular choice for hearty and satisfying Mexican and American breakfast at reasonable prices, with many customers planning to return.