El Venado Restaurant - Laredo (TX)

5 /5 John Sparks: Came for the bacon wrapped burrito. But was blown away by the chicken soup (caldo de pollo) and the Tampiquena Plate. The soup is award winning (in my mind). The Tampiquena was phenomenal and left me with lots of leftovers to take home. You won’t be disappointed. For those looking for gluten free, I’m not sure they have a dedicated fryer for the chips. The server helped me to easily navigate the menu to find something that would work.. also, the freshly made corn tortillas are amazing.

3 /5 PE Shearer: I ate here on the recommendation from the person at the front desk at the hotel during a work trip June 2024 (clearing out phone and still had these photos). I did like the salsa but the chips were extremely hard. I thought the food was a little bland. It wasnt bad mind you, I was just expecting more being so close to the border. I see other reviews where people had a better experience. Maybe I was there on an off day. I was at a taco truck the next day (see my review of it) that was absolutely everything one expects in Mexican food.

4 /5 Bronson Charles (CNorris): Came with coworkers and tried a little bit of their food. The big giant burritos are good but the meat in the enchelada and the skillet plate seemed tough and as if cooked the day before then reheated. No flavor. Maybe just an off day? The service was great though.

5 /5 Jeffrey John Thomas: Probably the best Mexican restaurant in town. Eggs over medium perfect. Barbacoa outstanding. Fried potatoes with chorizo bits like nothing I have had before. Little to no grease with everything. Flour tortillas impeccable. 4 salsas with chips have great flavor and heat. Big menu with all the border favorites. Also items I am unfamiliar with. Everything very soft. Very helpful and friendly waitresses all with a smile. Very nice interior with great color. Fair prices with big portions but orange juice was $7.99. A true Laredo treasure with food not found away from the US/Mexico border in US. Even serves beer.

5 /5 Ozbey Kadir: Friend of mine recommended this place and I am glad I came by , delicious authentic Mexican food , very good price . I recommend to everyone who wants to try a good food!