Andy's Cafe

10/04/10

Yummy!

by holliemm

Love. love, lovin the Andy's and have been for over a decade! Always order one of the combos- and it never disappoints. If you are in the mood for a delicious plate of good 'ol tex mex style cheese enchiladas with gravy this is your place. Service can be a little hit and miss but I still love it. A true Houston gem

06/10/10

Worst Mexican Food I've Ever Had

by GloriousPeanut

Went to eat their with some friends who recommended it... I can't imagine why. Habit, I suppose?

I ordered a gordita which turned out to be very bland. I had the opportunity to try some other dishes, and they were all extremely poor examples of "tex-mex," or even just "tex." The tacos tasted like they were made from an Ortega taco kit, and the burrito was filled with Dinty Moore's Beef Stew. (I kid you not, I grew up on the stuff and could recognize the taste anywhere.)

The experience was not entirely bad; the staff was very attentive and the register operator (the owner, or a relative I assume) was congenial. However, this establishment fails in its primary mission of serving food you'd want to pay money for.

It is absolutely baffling to me why my friends STILL recommend this place, given the large number of excellent Mexican restaurants in Houston at all price ranges. Honestly, you could buy better food from a greasy taco truck and save money while you're at it. Thumbs down all around.

• Pros: Friendly waitstaff, 24/7
• Cons: The food is God-awful.

10/12/08

Best BLT ($2.79) and pancakes!!!

by shibani

I absolutely love the warm, almost creamy salsa! Even though I go in to order pancakes, I usually alternate bites of salsa/chip and pancake. The BLT is wonderfully crispy and excellent if you ask for avocado to be added in. The pancakes are delightfully fluffy and fulfilling for late-night cravings.

• Pros: 24/7, cheap, friendly!!!

11/24/07

Local charm I suppose but very very disappointing

by zandago

Finally went there a few months ago after moving to the area and reading several short articles about the resturant but was supremely disappointed. The place definitely has a homey feel to it, by no means spectacular but comforting. Very nice waitress and hostess. I ordered fajitas and my fiance ordered cheese enchiladas. The cheese enchiladas had a peculiar aftertaste and my fajitas were disappointing. The fajitas came as a fairly dry piece of meat with some peppers and onions on the side with what looked like a slice of quasi-melted cheese on top. The meat was dry and had hardly any flavor. Making good/great enchiladas and fajitas would seem to be a prerequisite for a mexican resturant. The ideal image of Andy's is great. Has been in the neighborhood a long time, family run, open 24 hours but the food is very disappointing.

10/29/07

GREAT FOOD FOR A GOOD PRICE

by joejess80

ANDY'S IS A GREAT LITTLE PLACE. THEIR FOOD HAS FLAVOR (WICH SOME PEOPLE SEEM TO NOT KNOW ABOUT). THE BEST THING ON THE MENUE IS THE #6. IT GIVES YOU A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.THEY ARE A CLEAN PLACE WITH A WONDERFUL ATMOPHERE. THE WAIT STAFF IS VERY ATTENTIVE AND HAVE PATIENCE WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY WITH CHILDREN.