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El Capataz
El Capataz: Bold flavors, warm service, and a lively Laredo dining scene.
4.6
Mexican
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El Capataz: Bold flavors, warm service, and a lively Laredo dining scene.
El Capataz is a Mexican restaurant and bar in Laredo, Texas, offering indoor and outdoor dining. Customers praise bold flavors and attentive service, noting dishes like salmon with nopales and elote, Peruvian roasted chicken, fish tacos, and burgers. The venue is popular and lively, with strong margaritas and friendly staff; parking can be crowded, with additional spaces on the backside.
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Enjoy traditional and modern Mexican dishes like fish tacos, salmon with nopales, and Peruvian chicken, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Sip on expertly crafted cocktails, including our famous margaritas, and explore a selection of beers and spirits in a lively bar setting.
Choose from cozy indoor seating or al fresco options in a clean, decorated atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
Host your gatherings with us, offering group-friendly seating and attentive service for parties, date nights, and celebrations.
Start your meal with favorites like papas cargadas, buffalo wings, and goat cheese appetizers, ideal for sharing with friends and family.
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Overall rating
Debra Drake
El Capataz delivered one of those meals that hits every note just right. I ordered the salmon with nopales and elote, and the combination was incredible—the salmon was cooked beautifully, the nopales added that bright, earthy bite, and the elote brought in a creamy, smoky sweetness that tied everything together. Every forkful felt like a little celebration. My friend went for the burger, and judging by her expressions and happy‑murmurs across the table, it was just as impressive. Big flavor, great texture, and clearly made with care. Overall, it was a full‑on foodgasm experience—bold flavors, thoughtful dishes, and a place that knows how to make a meal feel special. A shout out to David for making us feel special and informed
Cris E
The food is good I tried many dishes there so yes I recommend it. My favorite is the fish tacos. Probably the best in Laredo. The atmosphere is also very good looking clean look not to saturated just some good decor. The only downside is space is limited so seating is difficult to get seated due to tables being made for parties of 3 or more. If 2 people come you can but during peak hours you probably have to wait or leave since priority is for greater parties. But iam sure during week seats are open. But overall it's a great place to eat and drink.
Janet Pescador
If you are looking for a restaurant bar with both indoor and outdoor dining and excellent customer service then El Capataz is a perfect choice. Food, drinks, and service at this restaurant is excellent. I highly recommend having their delicious papas cargadas and tamarindo flavored buffalo wings. This place is pretty popular so wait time is expected especially on the weekend evening time. Ambience is nice but could be a bit loud due to the popularity of the place. Also note that parking area could be a bit crowded but the restaurant offers more parking places on the backside. Bar side dining and drinking is available in case you are coming in alone and don’t mind making acquaintances while visiting. I highly recommend this restaurant for date night or for special occasions.
Sarah “Fitness Realtor” EVANS
El Capataz Food Review 🌮🍹 I stopped by El Capataz and decided to try the Peruvian Roasted Chicken with fries and white beans, along with a margarita. Here’s the breakdown: • Fries 🍟: Totally disappointing—soft, lacking crispiness, and unremarkable. • Chicken 🍗: Just okay. Definitely not what I’d expect from Peruvian roasted chicken—missing that signature spice and depth of flavor. • White Beans 🫘: Standard, nothing special. They were cooked fine, but they didn’t stand out. • Margarita 🍹: Absolutely fantastic! The perfect balance of tart and sweet with just the right kick. • Service 😊: Excellent! The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience much better. Overall, while the food was hit-or-miss, the great service and killer margarita made up for it. Would I come back? Maybe—for drinks, but not for the fries. ⭐⭐⭐/5.
teena teena
Love the food. This is actually one of the nicest restaurant in Laredo. Aside from the scrumptious food, excellent service and chill ambiance, the price is very reasonable and worth it. Must try and a good place to take your friends and family for a semiFormal meal. We ordered the burger and the appetizer with 2 sodas and paid $40++. My husband and I went back to this place. I just added new pictures on what we ordered. Fish tacos were okay, not my favorite. But it wasn’t bad. Then we ordered the Peruvian chicken, that was delicious and came with fries. And for the appetizer, we ordered the one with the goat cheese. That was my favorite!! A must try! We paid $73 including 2 drinks and a small side of fries.
