Cafe Alameda

Good food, downtown lunch- within walking distance, clean, friendly. Tortilla Soup for the win.

If you're looking for a good Tex-Mex style cafe downtown, this is your spot. To me, Tex-Mex is defined by the refried beans. There is a distinctive difference between Tex-Mex and the Jalisco / Northern Mexican style fair that has overtaken much of the South Texas market. You'll know a good Tex-Mex refried bean by the bacon-dripping base. Pinto beans refried in bacon drippings have a unique flavor that defines the dish. Today I enjoyed the refried bean and American cheddar breakfast tacos (American cheddar is also a hallmark of good Tex-Mex). I ordered the tortillas on my taco, "Charlie Browned" (lightly toasted), my favorite way to eat breakfast tacos. My wife had the pork chop plate. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, seasoned, tender and juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Country potatoes, refried beans, and freshly cooked flour tortillas rounded off her meal. The Mexican decor is typical of a South Texas cafe. This is definitely a locals spot, quiet with a steady flow

Really good fresh made tacos. One of best I had. Awesome staff tentative and helpful. Cuzzy feel to restaurant also very clean. But back to the food it was great awesome flavor and the salsa verde was bomb and hot too. Go try this place it is worth it.