Lolita's

Lolita’s is the best! Absolutely my favorite for breakfast. The tacos and breakfast plates are great. Portions are plentiful. They are frequently busy so there is sometimes a wait but the reward is worth it. The Migas gets high praise but I’m a big fan of the juevos rancheros. The breakfast tacos are my usual they offer them in the regular taco size and in a larger “elephante” size. Make sure you get the chips and salsa as well. Chip and salsa at breakfast? Of course! The chips are fresh and the salsa is a little warm (temperature) and has a great flavor. Lolita’s is also great for lunch whether you stick with breakfast favorite or you choose on of the combination plates or fajitas. I’m a big fan of the fajitas tacos. The shredded chicken tacos are a great choice as well. I wouldn’t be giving a full review if I didn’t mention their queso. It’s not your traditional Tex-mex queso and I mean that in a good way. It consist of their salsa with the same white cheese they use on their tacos melted into it. It’s wonderful and I have friends who would make a stop just for the queso. I’d also recommend the carne guisada. They have a Pepsi fountain machine as well as a cooler with coke products and drinks for kids. There is indoor seating as well as a front patio with a couple of picnic benches. Stop by, you’ll become a regular.

Lolita’s Restaurante – Where the Migas Redeem the Mood You walk into Lolita’s and it’s like stepping into an old movie set where everyone already knows their lines—except you. The tables are open, the room’s got that lived-in charm—roosters on the wall, neon reflections in the window, a traffic light glowing for no reason but nostalgia—and yet, there’s no clear script for what you’re supposed to do. No “please seat yourself,” no greeter, no welcome. Just a quiet crowd hovering near the counter, like regulars at a bingo hall who already know the system. Eventually, by deduction and survival instinct, you figure it out: place your order at the counter. The guy back there has the look of someone who’s been making breakfast since the Reagan administration. No smile, no “What can I get you this morning?” Just… wait your turn, state your order, and hope for the best. I ordered the Migas plate and a Barbacoa taco. Coffee, too—eventually. There’s no mention of it being self-serve, but if you look around long enough and spot the carafe and the styrofoam cups, you’ll figure it out. It’s there in the corner with powdered creamer and a few weary stir sticks. The coffee? It gets the job done, but it’s not trying to win any awards. Think gas station energy without the nostalgia. Then comes the wait. You’re given a number, but there’s nowhere to put it—no table stand, no instructions. Just a small piece of paper you sort of toss next to the napkin holder and hope it makes sense to someone. Eventually a woman walks out from the back, calls out “Migas,” drops the plate on the table, and disappears like a ninja. No “How’s everything looking?” No “Can I get you anything else?” Just… Migas. Boom. Gone. But here’s the twist. The Migas were excellent. Eggs fluffy, tortilla chips still crisp, loaded with green peppers, onions, tomatoes. Bacon on the side. Refried beans. Potatoes. The whole thing was packed with flavor—comfort food with just enough of a kick to remind you why you came. It’s a big plate. Too big for one person, really—especially with only two tortillas. You’ll end up crafting two monster tacos and still have a pile of filling leftover. I wanted one more tortilla, but I knew if I walked up to that counter again, I might not return with my dignity intact. The Barbacoa taco? Let’s not talk about it. Greasy, chewy, and bland. Felt like filler—something they keep on the menu because they have to, not because they care to. The salsa was an afterthought. Lifeless. Like it gave up halfway through the recipe and just showed up for attendance. As for the vibe—well, it’s a place that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. No customer service theater. No curated experience. Lolita’s has been around long enough to stop caring about Yelp stars or trendy ambiance. It’s a “we make the food, you figure out the rest” type of joint. And apparently, that’s good enough to keep people coming in every day. So here’s my verdict: • Service: 1 out of 5 (but not hostile, just indifferent) • Coffee: 2 out of 5 (bonus point for being hot) • Barbacoa taco: 1 out of 5 (wouldn’t recommend) • Salsa: 1 out of 5 (a shrug in sauce form) • Migas plate: 4.5 out of 5 (would return just for this) Overall: 3.5 stars A gruff, no-frills joint that survives on the strength of one dish—and maybe a loyal crowd that doesn’t mind being ignored. If you’re a first-timer, bring patience, humility, and maybe a spare tortilla. And don’t expect anyone to ask how your day’s going. But hey—if you’re hungry, and you’re willing to earn your breakfast the hard way—those migas are worth it.

We went for breakfast on July 5. I have not been back to Waco since the early 2000s and omg it was like walking back in time. It still looks and smells the same. And thank God it still tastes the same because it was so freaking good!!! If you call in your order you can go through the drive thru to pick it up. Otherwise you go inside and order at the counter. They will give you a number if you are dining in. They have a little cooler with milk and soda and then they have coffee and tea. They have cookies and sweets at the counter and it is worth getting a bag to bring home. The food is good and authentic. The tortillas have just the right amount of brown and crisp to them. The hot sauce is not from New York. The lady at the front taking orders chats like your best friend and lets all the kids ring the bell. The guy at the window looks like he should be a bouncer at a fancy nightclub but is funny as all get out. The regulars sit at their particular tables and smile when you come in. It's not a tourist trap. This is home.

Lolita’s is a nice quiet place you walk in make your order at the counter and have a seat the Elephante Burrito I got was delicious but the tortillas were from a package which I didn’t like I like restaurants with homemade fresh tortillas and the salsa tasted like salsa you put on a Huevo rancheros some people liked it but I have had better

Stopped for a late breakfast. I had the Elephante burrito and it was great!! Good food at great prices and a friendly staff. Ill be coming back to Lolita's!!!🤗😋😁

Beef fajita, beans, potatoes, onions and cheese. 2 large burritos for $19.49. Called my order in and waited in drive thru for 20+ minutes. There was only 3 cars in front of me when I arrived. I used to come here regularly but it's been awhile. Inflation is a B. This'll be the last visit for me. Just too small to justify the price hike.

Called in an order to get a credit for 2 burritos from a previous order which was incorrect. When I picked up the order it was incorrect. They had made breakfast tacos instead of burritos. So I had to wait for it to be corrected. The owner's daughter apologized and quickly had the cooks fix the order and also gave me the tacos free since this order was incorrect as was the previous order. It may be a hearing problem from ordering by phone. Food and service is always good though!

Diasterous. Read the reviews which sounded good and got a recommendation …however…when we got there around 9: 30am on a Friday ,surprised there was hardly anyone there. We soon found out why. No one greeted us, no told us to go to the counter to order - nothing. Then the man behind the counter wouldn’t even look at us or acknowledge. We waited 7 minutes which is not long but there was no one else waiting. I tried to engage and he walked off to take care of people at the take out. We left.

Very pleasant cashier who talked to us about the Badass Texas race. Was able to adjust our order after the fact. They brought our plates out to our table. They gave me ranchero sauce on top and on the side if I needed it. I love that they had diet Dr Pepper. They also had bakery cookies and cakes for sale. The food was great. Clean and well loved neighborhood restaurant. Recommend!

Ok, I am picky about my breakfast tacos. They are one of my favorite foods. I have tried them from up and down Texas. I think I had the best breakfast taco I have ever had. 1. Fresh flour tortillas 2. Full piece of thick delicious bacon 3. Chunky potatoes 4. Fresh pico by request 5. Warm, tasty salsa. I am always on the hunt for Drive thru breakfast tacos and this one in Waco will now be a permanent stop on my morning drives from Austin to Dallas. I had zero ideas for improvement. It was perfection! The drive-through seem to be taking a while so we went in and the man at the counter was warm and honestly really fun. It took a little bit longer than I was expecting, but it was worth the trip. Cool little mom and pop shop.

You might not get an answer more than half the time you call to put an order in, and you might not get great service once you're in there, but they do have some of the best breakfast tacos in Waco, and they do put whole strips of bacon in those breakfast tacos, unlike the crumbled/crumpled bacon in a lot of Waco Taco Spots. And despite the sporadic service, eating inside was enjoyable the few times we've decided to eat inside instead of ordering takeout.

I hadn't been to this place in several years, and it had completely slipped off of my radar for solid Mexican food, including breakfast and lunch offerings. Met my daughter and a friend of hers for a late breakfast. I had two sunny side up eggs, along with two sausage patties ($1 extra for the 2nd patty) and fries, and some really good queso that my daughter had ordered before I arrived. The chips could be better, they were a little on the greasy side. Food was served pretty promptly, friendly service, the prices were fair, and the sausage patties were good size and very tasty as were the fries. Eggs cooked appropriately too. Solid breakfast place, modestly furnished, but clean, with good food at reasonable prices. I will need to stop in sometime soon for lunch.

Order at the counter, ordered carne guisada & potato/egg tacos. All were great but pretty pricey $38 for 7 tacos & 2 sodas. Spicy salsa would've been great and some music.

Service and food was great and will be back.I will be back when I come Back to Waco !

New favorite as we drive through! I got the Bacon, Egg, & potato! So yummy! We will definitely be coming back! We went through the drive through and love this option! Next time we will have to stop inside! The bacon was cooked perfectly and nice evenly distributed! I added sliced avocado and definitely doing that again it was fresh! Next time I'm going to try the pico! My husband got chorizo, egg, and bean also said it was "delicious, one of his favorite breakfast tacos, 8.5/10, and definitely recommends!" We will be back! Thank you Lolita's!!!

Didn't get any pictures but probably my new favorite breakfast place. Had the potato and chorizo taco it was fire. Along with the low carb breakfast meal it basically breakfast ingredients done to perfection. The service also isn't the best but it is what it is.

Heck ya...unpretentious spot with great food! We stopped in for some breakfast tacos, great decision, as they were amazing! Apparently, this is not new news to locals as the place was packed with people having friendly conversations. It hits the spot without breaking the bank...great value for what you get. Cool local ambiance, even if you aren't local, you will feel like one! We will be back!

Well this place has become the place for my morning tacos and burrito always on point the food is cooked fresh, the service is awesome the staff is always friendly. Atmosphere is always warm and welcoming.

May I recommend the chorizo and egg. It comes with onions and the salsa is pretty yummy! The person that helped us was wonderful and had a great sense of humor. Made for a good start to the day! Will be back :)

I got two breakfast tacos, one chorizo and one bacon with flour tortillas. They were delicious and I love that there was an option between flour and corn tortillas. The salsa was pretty good too. I also ordered a horchata, not bad- I would order again, but it wasn't my favorite.

My boyfriend and I wanted to get some breakfast tacos one morning and heard from a friend to come to Lolita's. The breakfast tacos did not disappoint. The only negative thing I would have to say is the the tacos were pricey. I ordered the bacon & egg, potato & egg, and cheese & egg tacos and they were delicious. The salsa that comes on the side added a nice kick to the tacos. I haven't tried any other breakfast tacos in Waco, so as of right now, they're my favorite!

Sad that we've been coming to Waco for 5 years and just discovered this gem. Friendly and absolutely delicious. We're spoiled in Southern California for good Mexican food. This rivals any there.

This place is an awesome hole in the wall! The food is delicious! Not too many tables but they even had a drive thru! Friendly staff. Would not hesitate to eat here again

The whole Covid ordering process is not well explained. We pulled up to get some breakfast tacos to find the dining room closed. I asked for a menu and was told to go online to find it. They won't take orders except over the phone. If we weren't starving on a Sunday morning I would have gone elsewhere. I finally found the online menu. Then called to get a busy signal. Finally got thru. The tacos were good and the ones with bacon were made with nicely cooked bacon. But they forgot the cheese on one of them.

Best breakfast tacos in Waco! Always awesome service as well. Basic tacos to over the top burritos available. Highly recommend Lolita's!

Lolita's is my favorite place to grab breakfast tacos. This restaurant is family owned by locals. Their dishes are served with flawless quality, every time! Jdawg and family are down to earth and personable with customers.

DO NOT USE DRIVE THRU Best breakfast tacos in Waco. Drive thru takes a minimum of 30 minutes even if you're the only car.

Small family run place, TexMex, friendly staff. Order at the counter. Cookies in the bakery section :) Spicy warm oniony salsa mmmm. Flautas very hot and crisp. Rice and beans good. The beef fajitas were tough and flavorless, though. I'd come back, would like to try a breakfast taco.

Best part about Lolita's is how punk rock it is. Does the name refer to a scandalous novel or is it someone's name? Who cares? Could the drive through be faster? Oh, positively. You order at the same window where you get the food you ordered, so it's several minutes after waiting in line for everyone else to have their several minutes. You don't like it? Go somewhere else. Or turn up the NPR on your Subaru. They have the same cookies and confetti cake every dang day. Are they good? Probably. And then the food. Are there day old French fries in their signature breakfast burrito, the Elefante? Absolutely. Do I order it every time? You know I do. Was it George W's favorite? How could it not be? Is their hot sauce completely pedestrian and bite-your-face-off hot? Would I mention it if it wasn't? Lolita's is the place you take your kids for breakfast just to show them how little their bourgeois tastes affect you. Or where you take your parents to subtly tell them in a way they won't understand, why you live in Waco instead of their crappy suburb. They'll smile at you and wonder why you're not at Magnolia Table, and you'll smile back thinking: oh, I'm well aware. And when you're an old man and the kids take you to breakfast praying you choose something with a vegan menu, you say "let's go to Lolita's" and they inwardly groan and you inwardly smile, knowing that this little game never gets old, no matter how old you get, and next week you'll probably die of a massive coronary, but you won't die disappointed because Lolita's never disappointed you.

I eat here multiple times a week. I love the bacon egg cheese breakfast tacos! The elefante is a classic and you can't go wrong with huevos rancheros. Might need to get your coffee somewhere else. And if you're ever in a rush it's better to call ahead because they can be slow sometimes.

Hands down the best Mexican food around! I am an out of stater. Would certainly recommend this place. Very friendly staff. Family oriented.

The service is alright but the food is always so good. Fairly good prices for the amount of food you get. The place is on the smaller side but it's got a cute charm to the place. Definitely recommend the elefante if your going from breakfast!

I have been coming here since I was a child and to this day will make a visit anytime I am in town. It is a Waco staple that has been around for years. If you are looking for a breakfast taco that is not minced ingredients then this is your place. The salsa here is more of a garnish (but is delish on a taco) then an appetizer so don't plan on your traditional tex-mex salsa portion. It is full of flavor and kick! Seating is limited on the inside and there are a few tables outside on a patio but it does fills up easily especially during high breakfast and lunch times. If I'm not eating in I typically call in my order to beat the line. Expect some great service and food...this local gem is a must!

Although my taco's were good they were overpriced. I came from Corpus Christi where taco's are available everywhere and are much cheaper. At $3.25 you even beat Whataburger. Having to order via phone is lazy on your part. Even after I ordered I waited 5 minutes (sat in your parking lot) and then drove around to the window but still had to wait several minutes to get my order. No reason to go back.

Full of gringos so I know it's gonna be full on Tex-Mex. Confusing ordering system. You walk in and there's nothing that makes it clear that you order at the counter. I go to the counter and she immediately asked what I want. I say I'm eating here, thinking I'd be led to a table and she just distantly states "you order at the counter." I say ok and she asks again, "what can I get you?" Well geez I had just walked in the door and was obviously confused by your system so can I have a minute to look at the menu? I went with migas, paid, she gives me a number, and she tells me the coffee is behind me and "they'll find you when it's ready." I had to ask another customer if I just grab a table where I can. I mean the place was packed, with customers standing around. It wasn't clear whether they were waiting to be seated, waiting for to-go orders, waiting to pay or what. I'm writing this part as I wait for the food, and hoping the food itself is worth all the chaos and confusion. So far 2 stars for service. The food was meh...certainly not worthy of standing in line and sitting in a packed restaurant. Maybe I'm spoiled by living in Houston but this was nothing to rave about. It did not suck, but I would not come again.

I wanted breakfast and I went to Lolitas I ordered two breakfast tacos and I also ordered a Menudo the menudo soup was excellent I think the best in Waco I've ever eaten I was really surprised and the breakfast tacos were excellent Thank you Lolita's for having great food

Decided to try these guys for breakfast because we were looking for some menudo. My friend was not super impressed with the menudo. I ordered the chorizo with eggs and barbacoa plate. It was not crazy about the barbacoa, but everything else was ok. The service was good. We arrived, were seated right away and our food didn't take very long either. Probably won't try on my next visit, but I would recommend you at least try.

Tamales were such a disappointment at $15 a doz. Yes, I know what goes into making them but this was just sad. No spices and very little meat... hopefully next year I will be well enough to make my own.

A once a week, if not more, stop. Needed to shout out more since my last review here. This place is almost addictively evil, what a blessing here in Waco! I cannot emphasize enough, this is a Waco must stop place. Looks like an ordinary tin building from outside but the kids and Lolita (their mother & Father) have made it a castle inside. You can smell the salsa cooking on the other side of town. Everything is made right here, fresh quality ingredients, original & tastes the same as it did when I would fight for the one table that Papa Lolita had in his original tiny building 30 years ago! I'm sitting in the $rive through now & omgosh!, the cars are taking for ever in this line but my food will be worth every second I wait here. Every redial due to a busy tone or waiting in line to order, Worth every second! The menudo, breakfast plates to the pre ordered tamales, life's pleasures. A small 2$ breakfast burrito when you add the house sauce that slams all your senses with every bite! Keep making us proud small Buisness family owned local hot

OMG can't believe in all my years in town I haven't been here and I've probably driven past it countless times. Packed on this Saturday morning, Mom enjoyed huevos rancheros and I had the Elefante, their huge breakfast burrito with everything for $5.00, loaded with eggs, sausage, beans, thick bacon and the best potatoes. I also had to try a chicken fajita taco which was delicious and a small bowl of menudo. We will definitely be back! Just come early or maybe call in your order if to go, cause you will have to wait a while, but it's worth it!

Being from San Antonio, I've been struggling to find my kind of Mexican food in Waco. I tried Lolita's on a whim, and was not necessarily disappointed, but was also not necessarily pleased. I order the menudo and two barbacoa tacos. The barbacoa tacos were not very greasy, which is good, but they were also not very flavorful. If you've ever had HEB's barbacoa, it taste pretty much the same. The menudo was INCREDIBLY GREASY! I order my food to-go, I was happy I did because I was able to scoop out about an inch of grease, but there was just no way to get it all out. There were a lot of bones in the menudo, my guess is porks feet, and, if you're familiar with menudo, just looking at the tripe you can tell it's cheap, definitely not honeycomb. I had about two spoonfuls of the menudo and then threw the rest away; I could feel the grease in my mouth. I had about a five minute wait, in the drive thru - not surprising, as most restaurants already have their menudo and barbacoa ready. You get what you pay for; it came out to $13.53, so I'm not really disappointed that I ended up throwing the menudo away.

First time there & it took them 25 mins to move one car. Was really excited to try their food but didn't have time to wait because I have to go to work. Honestly really disappointed.

I love love love Lolita's! I have been coming here since long before I moved to Waco because my husband would make sure we came anytime we were here to visit family. Their breakfast tacos are so great, I haven't really had anything else! The bacon they use is top notch, and they have my favorite barbacoa in town. Say hi to Jeremy, Tinky, or even Lolita when you are there!

Chicken Mole, yum, and a giant Elephante burrito! I met Lolita, what a delightful person. I highly recommend this restaurant. Oh, and the Mexican Wedding cookies are to die for, don't miss a sack to take home.

Every time I come to Waco this is my first spot for breakfast. The food is delicious and the staff is amazing!

The elephante is a rightful name for the must-order massive breakfast burrito. I pour the red salsa over the top with each bite and wash it down with their $2 refillable coffee.

Not impressed by any means. Used to be so good, I'm not sure what changed. Just spent $30 on breakfast tacos & they are so greasy you can not eat them. Ordered bacon, eggs potato & 2 bacon egg potato & beans, literally had a soggy tortilla due to grease. Will not be going back anytime soon.

Best home style TexMex around. The caldo is excellent. Love the breakfast potatoes on huevos rancheros or a la Mexicana breakfast plates. The beans are great, too. I also like the crispy beef tacos and chalupas with shredded chicken. Really, you can't go wrong!! We eat there ( takeout for now during pandemic) twice a week!

Checked this place out this morning and had the chorizo and eggs breakfast. Portion sizes were on point, not too large or too small. Bacon is fantastic! Disappointed that the tortillas had a plastic/packaged smell and taste to them. If they had a more home made feel and taste, this would have changed my experience dramatically.

There was a2 hour wait at magnolia table,, went to Lolita's and it was excellent traditional Mexican food!!! Breakfast was delicious!!!! Go there or be square!!!

This place is about 5 minutes off the freeway and it was worth the venture in. It is a small family owned establishment with a few tables inside and a few outside. The crowd ebbs and flows as it got really busy right after we ordered around 11:45am on a Saturday. The menu is a bit confusing as it is all over the place with breakfast items, small and large sizes of things, and oh ya combination plates. Their burritos come with just meat and the tortilla, which was great for me. Everything else is an add on for a fee. They have two sizes of burritos, with a 10 inch and a 6 inch. They also have housemade horchata, which is super cinnamonny. Combination plates come with chips and salsa. It is a get your number and find a table kind of place, but then the service after that is pretty good. They brought us extra chips, salsa, and pico de gallo, upon request only. The decor is quaint and there is one small bathroom. The food is a bit salty, but at least it is not Tex-Mex!

My biggest advice for Lolita's is GET THE ELEFANTE!!! It's the best biggest and breakfast burrito I have ever had! It comes with delicious salsa on the side. You seriously can't go wrong with the ELEFANTE and a cup of Joe. The price can't be beat either.

Food is amazing! Only reason is 4/5 stars is because the wait times are always ridiculously long, and they could definitely use a larger building. Otherwise, it's one of my favorites in Waco!!

Best breakfast tacos in Waco. Call ahead for drive through. Don't be "that guy" or it can back up quickly. The staff are warm and friendly.

Truly an awful experience... Not only did I witness the manager stick her fingers inside the community water pitcher to refill it, but there's also 2 tables stored inside of the restroom. I hope they don't expect people to eat on those... lol. The food was ok, nothing spectacular. My parents and I waited over 45 minutes to get our order of just 3 burritos. It was honestly frustrating to see such little food come out of the kitchen. The staff were extremely slow completing orders, and were incapable of answering basic, rudimentary questions. If you're in the mood for sub-par Mexican food, by all means come here and risk leaving unsatisfied. However, if you don't want to experience the added tension of being hangry, please save yourself the stress and don't come to this glorified taco stand.

This little hole in the wall has a great breakfast. I got the huevo con chorizo (which was a tad cold) but otherwise tastes great. The bf got huevos rancheros, which was a very generous helping of refried beans (sooo good), potatoes, bacon (on point), and 2 over easy eggs. Definitely hit the spot!

Best breakfast tacos in Waco hands down. Small restaurant but usually fast service. There queso is also awesome!