Tio Gordo's Texican Cafe

4.3 ( 340 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
960 E 87th St ste c, Odessa, TX 79765, United States
+1 432-362-1017

Tio Gordo's Texican Cafe, nestled in Odessa, TX, has quickly become a local favorite, drawing patrons for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant offers a cozy ambiance where diners can enjoy spectacular dishes like burritos, chicken fajitas, and beloved street tacos. Reviews highlight not just the food, but the outstanding service, with customers noting the staff's attentiveness and warmth. Lauren Yancy praises the chef's skill and the cheerful demeanor of the staff, creating a welcoming experience that keeps her coming back.

Another review from Triple L captures the essence of a lively night out with live music, emphasizing the cafe's inviting environment. Menu favorites like chicken enchiladas and a special fries pickles appetizer come highly recommended. Tiffany Foster remarked on the expansion of the venue, alleviating crowding and enhancing the dining experience.

Culinary perfection continues with the excellent asado, noted by Tim Jones, who appreciates the fast service for larger groups. Overall, Tio Gordo's Texican Cafe is a testament to local dining, combining delicious food, friendly service, and a joyful atmosphere—elements that keep guests coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Tio Gordo's Texican Cafe

Lauren Yancy
Jun 24,2025
Came here a few times, never disappointed me. Tonight, I just ended up with a basic burrito and my other ordered the chicken fajitas. HOLY COW. Kudos to the chef back there. These are literally the BEST in town. I love that this place is only like 2 to 3 minutes away from us. See yall soon! Thank you for the delicious dinner! By the way, Tony was very polite and I love the fact that she smiled through our and helped us with dessert too! Thank you for being kind and happy. We need more of that around here! Appreciate this business!
Triple L
Jun 1,2025
Amazing! Had came over last minute after being ignored at a different restaurant and they took us at about 8pm. There was live music playing..very lively and the waitress was very attentive and kind. I got the chicken enchiladas and they were amazing and the fries pickles were good too.
Tiffany Foster
May 24,2025
Tio Gordo’s Texican Cafe is my family’s favorite we get the usual Street Taco plate witch is amazing!!! The new expansion was much needed now it’s not so crowded. They have Great staff they are very friendly and the Chips and Queso with ground beef is amazing, though I’m not sure it’s on the menu you have to ask for it.
Min Hobi
Apr 29,2025
Really kind workers and made sure all the food was correct since we ordered online. Even when I asked to add more to the food they did with no hesitation. Very delicious food would buy from here Again
Tim Jones
Mar 29,2025
Small locally owned place with the best asado in town. Cool jukebox you can choose from your own phone, fast service for our table of 7, friendly waitstaff . A family favorite
Michael “Mike” Buchanan
Mar 18,2025
Let me tell you about the steak and enchilada plate! I tried to make that plate last as long as POSSIBLE! Great atmosphere, great service! Take my money!
Barrett Clanton
Mar 14,2025
Tio Gordo's is our local neighborhood cantina. We love it! Great food, great service. The folks that own and run it are basically extended family as far as we are concerned. Try any combination of the nachos!! I love the flautas too! #Lawndale #SupportLocalBusinesses
Ryan Smith
Mar 13,2025
This place is delicious, I really enjoyed the atmosphere as well, the staff was very friendly and engaging. This place is very small though so it is very hard to get seating if its busy! We had chips and salsa, and the salsa was served hot not cold or room temperature, it is very good! We had combination nachos too with entrees of barbacoa tacos and asado, the asado was very tender and not too spicy and the barbacoa was not greasy either, give it a visit!

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