Irene's Mexican Restaurant
816 N I Rd, San Juan
(956) 702-0155
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This place is a hidden gem. The food is deliciously authentic. For those who might not have their mother, or like me, she’s too far away, this place allowed me to taste her caldo de res and instantly bring me back to my childhood table. The place is homey; I enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The waiter, Eddie, was extremely engaging and charismatic. I will definitely be back very soon.
The Huevos Rancheros here are good, but for some odd reason the prices aren't on the Menu's, ask the price before you order, for $5.50 you get 2 eggs, refried beans and potatoes (the bacon was $1-$2 extra).The eggs were almost perfectly cooked over medium, the salsa for the eggs was okay, the potatoes were made fresh to order they were very crispy yet tasty even without seasoning, the refried beans were okay, the bacon was chopped but it tasted really good.Overall the...
For Southern Texas, where there are a million Mexican restaurants, the food here was rather bland. I asked for a roasted jalapeño and received a small dish of canned, sliced jalapeños. And somewhat high priced at many $13 plates. At least the $13 plates include two cans of soda pop. The chips and salsa were good. The service was excellent. The establishment is crystal clean. They have a lot more seating inside than it looks like from the outside.
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