Rex Cafe Bakery - McAllen

I ordered the chilaquiles while my parents opted for a beef ranchero and pork chops. Unfortunately, my chilaquiles were underwhelming, even worse than I expecte... read more I ordered the chilaquiles while my parents opted for a beef ranchero and pork chops. Unfortunately, my chilaquiles were underwhelming, even worse than I expected. Given the poor condition of the place, I hoped the food would be better, but the chilaquiles were cold inside, while the cheese was hot—clearly heated in the microwave. The carnitas were chewy, and the pork chops lacked flavor. Our total bill came to $60 for three entrees, two menudos, coffee, and a pastry. While I suppose the price is fair, the food and overall atmosphere left much to be desired. I'd much rather grab breakfast tacos from a place like Stripes instead.

I ordered the fajita taco plate, and it was absolutely delicious! It came with rice and beans, along with lettuce, onions, and salsa. I also received a bowl of... read more I ordered the fajita taco plate, and it was absolutely delicious! It came with rice and beans, along with lettuce, onions, and salsa. I also received a bowl of soup as a starter, which was a nice touch. Since this place also has a bakery, I decided to take home some Mexican concha bread, and it was fantastic as well!

I visited for breakfast and found the food to be good and the service was quick. However, the restaurant was quite crowded, and we ended up sitting all the way... read more I visited for breakfast and found the food to be good and the service was quick. However, the restaurant was quite crowded, and we ended up sitting all the way in the back where there seemed to be no air conditioning. Overall, I would rate the food 4 out of 5.

Food was not good. I asked for huevos rancheros. They were raw w the egg ordered as well done. Beans were liquids w no flavor, the salsa no taste and era puro t... read more Food was not good. I asked for huevos rancheros. They were raw w the egg ordered as well done. Beans were liquids w no flavor, the salsa no taste and era puro tomate. We also ordered machacado, they don't know how to cook it properly and to top it off tortillas de paquete. For 3 people $42 for breakfast. Learned a lesson. Tho.

This place takes you back old school, has been in business for a long time and still has the same friendly nature and great choice of food, from sweet bread ? t... read more This place takes you back old school, has been in business for a long time and still has the same friendly nature and great choice of food, from sweet bread ? to huevos con barbacoa to a Mexican plate, great food and great staffFood: 5/5