Smiley, Texas
Home-Cooked Tacos, Made Right.
"If the tacos are this good, man o man!!!" — a small-town cafe serving traditional Tex-Mex from a converted gas station since day one.
Our Story
Tucked along US-87 in the tiny town of Smiley, Texas, Los Reyes Cafe started life as a gas station — and today it's the kind of place travelers stumble onto and locals never stop coming back to. There's no flash here, just a small kitchen turning out traditional home-cooked tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas the way they've always been made.
One coworker duo passing through for work put it best: "the food was nothing crazy, but simply done right." That's the whole philosophy. No shortcuts, no gimmicks — just fresh tortillas, slow-simmered gravy, and plates built for people who know what a real taco should taste like.
Whether you're driving through on Highway 87 or you've been coming here for years, the friendly owners aim to please every single time. Stop in for breakfast, stay for lunch, and see why folks say it's the best Mexican food in Smiley, Texas.
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What People Are Saying
“Best Mexican restaurant in Smiley Texas, great service and friendly owners always aim to please.”
— Vincent P.
“Very good traditional home cooked tacos! If your passing through or remotely in the area, it's a must try.”
— George V.
“The Reyes Plate was amazing! It had a cheese enchilada with gravy, taco, and tostada. Delicious and I would come back!”
— Alexandria Z.
“The food was nothing crazy, but simply done right. I will absolutely come back if I am anywhere nearby.”
— Oliver S.
Hours & Location
Hours
- Monday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Location
101 US-87
Smiley, TX 78159