When we arrived here and began to look around the town for this and that, it didn't take long to figure out that Mama Chole's was the most popular hometown Mexican eatery. We stopped in several times to visit with our realtor and each time restaurant next door was full.
Cook it and they will come, especially in the summer
There is a surprisingly good size dining area, but there is also a large outdoor covered picnic area that is popular with the lunch crowd. Take out is also offered. The menu is pretty simple and straightforward, but lacking nothing. I've heard the wait can at times be long, but the food is worth it. YELP rated this restaurant 4.5 out of 5 stars. Trip Advisor reviews it as "Our go to Tex Mex in Leakey"
Barb and I checked in during the dinner crowd even though later in the week. Like I said, dinner CROWD. Apparently in the summer after a day cooling off in the Rio Frio, the line can be out the door here. We got a bit luckier in December. We chose to sit outside on such a beautiful evening. The menu is of average size for offerings, both appetizers and entrees.
Barb is not very adventurous when it comes to Mexican food but she did stretch herself a bit this evening and decided on the Care Quisada while I chose the Mama Chole's Plate. Both came with beans, rice, warm homemade tortillas, and salad as well as Carne. We got the traditional appetizers of homemade tortilla chips and Pico and I got some extra Guacamole.
Delicious chunky Guacamole
Carne Guisada
The food came hot and ready. You get plenty of food. The service was excellent with two different waitresses checking on us every couple of minutes. Barb loved her entire meal and even liked the bit of Guacamole she had. She thought the Carne was a bit spicy, but not bad. She cleaned her plate. I loved the Guacamole, very chunky and tasty. The Pico was very good as well, just the right amount of spice. I thoroughly enjoyed my enchilada, taco, and chalupa. We both love the beans as well. The meal was well worth it. Our meal totaled $26. We certainly tipped the waitresses. On a scale of 1 to 5 we rated this place a ....
"I've seen zero evidence of any nation on Earth other than Mexico having even the slightest clue to what Mexican food is about or even come close to reproducing it. It is perhaps the most misunderstood country and cuisine on Earth"
Anthony Bourdain
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