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If you find yourself in Early, Texas, a visit to Hacienda Leon Mexican Kitchen Bar is a culinary journey you simply cannot miss. This vibrant eatery, located at 1020 Early Blvd, consistently garners praise from diners for its delightful offerings and welcoming ambiance.
Patrons rave about the California Burrito, deeming it a must-try item, while others celebrate the taco salad as a standout dish that redefines perfection. The Queso Loco has also captured the hearts (and appetites) of many, being described as YUM by enthusiastic customers. From the crispy tacos to the hearty birria plate, portions are generous—often leaving guests with satisfying leftovers.
Service here is uniformly praised, with professionals like Adolfo enhancing the overall dining experience by attending to guests' needs with remarkable anticipation. The atmosphere is lively yet spacious, allowing families and friends to enjoy their meals without feeling cramped, even during the busy lunch rush.
Overall, Hacienda Leon Mexican Kitchen Bar embodies the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine, making it a staple for locals and travelers alike. Whether you're a fan of spicy salsa or hearty enchiladas, this restaurant promises a flavorful experience that will leave you eagerly planning your next visit.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Hacienda Leon Mexican Kitchen Bar
Review highlights
Based on 502 reviewsHacienda Leon Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Early, TX, consistently receives praise for its flavorful and authentic Mexican cuisine, with standout dishes such as burritos, taco salads, enchiladas, and birria plates frequently highlighted. Reviewers often commend the generous portions, well-prepared spicy salsas, and rich queso offerings that enhance the dining experience. The restaurant’s atmosphere is noted for being spacious and comfortable, with thoughtful table spacing even during busy periods. Service is a recurring strength, described as attentive, friendly, and efficient, contributing to a welcoming environment for both locals and visitors. While wait times can occur during peak hours, the overall ambiance and quality of food and drinks maintain positive impressions. Patrons commonly express intent to return, emphasizing Hacienda Leon as a reliable stop for delicious Mexican fare and excellent hospitality.
If you are driving through this town, you should definitely try this place. I had the California Burrito and it was amazing! The service was excellent! Will be stopping here every chance I can if I’m driving through.
Beautiful! The food was delicious! I am always terrified trying new Mexican food and this place knocked it out of the park! The taco salad was probably the best one I've had! And that queso, YUM!!
Lunch time visit, super busy with parking in the back. Sat at bar, service was excellent. Posting a pic, but I already ate the taco! Lunch taco and enchilada plate( I ate the taco and it was full of meat and HOT) and the trio platter, Queso Loco and a few adult beverages. Will Def be back !
We went on a Friday night for dinner and had to wait about five minutes for the host to show up, but we were sat right away. The tables all have ample space between you and the next table so it felt spacious. Plenty of tables and the restaurant was busy but didnt feel squished. They don't take reservations on the weekend. The salsa is very yummy and spicy and will get you in trouble of eating too many of them before your meal comes out. They do have a good amount of variety on their menu. Our table tried the crispy tacos, beef birria plate, sour cream enchiladas and mini tacos. We all would get our plates again. The portion sizes are pretty large, plenty to get you full and possibly take some to go depending on what you ordered. Service was good. Would def eat here again when in town and try some fajitas next time, cause when we were walking back to the car we could smell them being cooked and it was delicious smelling.
That was an excellent experience! We are from out of town and went to have dinner at hacienda Leon. Our server was Adolfo and he was absolutely amazing. Anticipated our every need. We had white queso, chimchangas and the birria plate and every thing was delicious! Drinks remained filled and my husband said "it was the best dining experience I have ever had! "
I absolutely love this place. Always the best food with great customer service.
We ate here for the first time tonight and it won’t be the last! We were very much impressed. Our server was attentive and the food was delicious. Portions were also very generous and the food was reasonably priced. This will definitely be our new go to spot for Mexican food!
When visiting the Early/Brownwood area, this has become our “go to” for Mexican food. The Paloma hit the spot and was a great pairing with the nachos. They are very friendly and attentive, making sure we were provided with excellent customer service throughout our entire dining experience. Looking forward to our next visit!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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