El Norteño Restaurant

1027 E NE Loop 323, Tyler
(903) 630-6474

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Emily Morales

my husband and were looking for a new place to eat and unfortunately we chose here due to it being right down the street from where we live. This establishment says they are open until 10, which they are not. When we arrived at the restaurant it was before 9 pm. There was not but one or two people inside the restaurant so I knew we would be in and out fast. The waitress seemed a little irritated, which I didn't understand at first, but now I realize it's because everywhere online says this restaurant is open until 10, but they close at 9. So when we arrived they should have actually been closing. I would never go to a restaurant right when they are closing. When we were leaving the establishment well before 10, we let the owner know the food was great and we'd be back. All he said was "yes we close at 9/920". I called the restaurant the next day to apologize for coming in so late because I would never do that, and let them know that the website says they are open until 10. The owner of this restaurant actually went off on me until the point where I was crying lol. 😅 (I've read before he was very ugly to his employees which is why he can't keep workers. Maybe why he's so short staffed?) He said I had no compassion for the employee he had making her stay late when she was sick, saying he's the owner and he gets to choose when they close daily, things of that nature. I told him I had no clue why he was going off on me when I called to apologize for coming in so late, and notify them they may need to update their times on the website. I was not trying to complain to anyone, not posting reviews, anything. Just trying to notify straight to him. I asked my husband to come in the room while I was on the phone with the owner, and THEN the owner started apologizing and asking us to come back. Then after ending the call because I was so upset, the owner tried to call me again. I called back to him and he again was apologizing asking us to come back, saying he was the owner and needs more workers, etc. While telling him why I was upset and why I would not be coming back, he handed the phone over to a waitress instead of talking to me about the issues. I apologized to the waitress because this is not her problem to deal with and ended it at that.

Felipe Dedios

Authentic Mexican food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sissy bellar

Excellent lunch menu. Great food and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dana SMITH

All the food was excellent and the sour cream enchilada sauce was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mr Street

Probably the best food I've had there birria is insanely good, there nothing but amazing people here and I hope more business can be brought there way

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathy Marie Jones

Absolutely love the food here I highly recommended it !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Destinee

Excellent, highly underrated restaurant! All the food is fantastic, you get a good amount, and the price is fair. The service has always been great, and the owner of the restaurant is so sweet and always greets us personally and thanks us for coming! The atmosphere is great in there, and we honestly can't recommend it enough and feel it's the best Mexican restaurant in Tyler. Well worth your visit and the money! :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Alexander

Pretty cool place with good tacos and beer

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

hannah:0

Me and my boyfriend decided to try this place tonight and it was amazing! we definitely came close to closing but the staff was super polite & attentive. The owner came out to speak and thank us for coming. We ordered the gorditas fritas & it was a good portion for a good price! We will absolutely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Wood

Great food, and nice people. The owner is great. 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reina Mary

As a truck driver, my boyfriend and I, both truckers, make sure to eat natural food. Being a pescatarian, I prefer healthy options. I had corn tacos with onion, tilapia, and avocado. He had grilled chicken with rice beans and avocado, without cheese. Both dishes were delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heidi Carreño

The owner a very humble man ! Is always making sure you feel welcomed and care for the Food is amazingly good authentic Mexican Food the taste and the Service are satisfied I will definitely go back w my Familia more and more to this places , I encourage everyone to visit this restaurant and experience there Family welcomed hearts and amazing food 🥳🎉🙌🏻💕

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jose Gomez

I ordered the caldo de 7 mares and I honestly wish I hadn’t. The broth was bland and watery—no depth of flavor at all. It tasted like someone just waved a fish near some hot water and called it a day. The seafood itself? Overcooked, rubbery, and barely present. The imitation crab is horrible.I counted two shrimp and one sad-looking piece of crab floating in there. For the price, I expected something fresh and flavorful, not something that tastes like it came from a freezer bag. And don't get me started on my wife's meal.

Hearthy Emerick

The food was delicious 😋 and is not tex-mex . It was authentic Mexican food. The place has Mexico 🇲🇽 vibe in it. The owner greeted us and talked to us after we ate. He saw our plates were empty and he was happy about it .That means we were satisfied and full. It is affordable to dine here especially if you are in a budget like me . The server kept checking on us too. I definitely recommend this place. We went there weekday and it was not busy. They have 🎤 karaoke every Saturday too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Crehan

Got to say our favorite Mexican food yet!! We love this little corner spot. The owner is super friendly and always greets his guests! Definately cone and see them!! They are even open for breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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