Ayala's Cafe

4.6 ( 371 reviews )
Checking... 06:00 AM - 04:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
905 13th St, Hempstead, TX 77445, United States
+1 979-826-6124

Ayala's Cafe, nestled in Hempstead, TX, is a charming family-owned Mexican restaurant that delivers an authentic culinary experience. The warm atmosphere invites visitors to indulge in comfort food reminiscent of home-cooked meals. Customers rave about the genuine Texas hospitality exhibited by the friendly staff, elevating the dining experience to new heights.

Many patrons, like Jesus “Don Chuy” Castillo, express their delight at discovering dishes that closely mirror their childhood favorites. The taco salad served in a tortilla bowl and the flavorful beef fajita tacos have received special mentions, particularly for the mouthwatering tomatillo sauce that enhances every bite. Mark's review highlights the exquisite homemade flour tortillas paired with perfectly seasoned chorizo and smoky refried beans, proving that the flavor profiles here are both rich and robust.

Whether you're looking for a quick bite during a road trip or a cozy family meal, Ayala's Cafe stands out as a go-to destination. It's not just about the food—it's about the community spirit and the memories created around the dining table. With every dish, Ayala's Cafe brings a taste of tradition, leaving you eager to return for more.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Kerbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great coffee
    • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Ayala's Cafe

Jesus “Don Chuy” castillo
Jun 26,2025
I highly recommend this family owned restaurant. As a single dad who has raised my own children and cooked home style authentic and Tex-mex meals majority of my life practically always in the kitchen with my mother n abuelita . This small but cozy family owned restaurant is as close to the comfort foods I grew up on and the customer service is beyond five stars .The food presentation was as good as it tasted that I forgot to take pictures of it lol .
Troy Hale
Jun 21,2025
Great place. Found it accidentally rolling through town. Usually go to another spot that has been closed the last couple of times. Looks like I found my new go-to spot.
Ann Thompson
May 14,2025
Stopped for a lunch break as we traveled through town. And a most excellent lunch break it was! I had taco salad in tortilla bowl (it had all the usual ingredients plus rice) & my husband had a beef fajita taco. The green sauce (tomatillo?) was sooooo delicious! The ladies who served us were the epitome of real Texas hospitality.
Patrick Forristal
Apr 19,2025
Very good food and run by a family of very friendly people. This is the quintessential “small town” restaurant that provides great food with a great atmosphere.
Mark
Apr 18,2025
On the drive from Houston to Austin, we didn’t pre game our breakfast. Imagine how happy we were when these home made flour tortillas were set down before us with eggs scrambled up with perfect chorizo and another with eggs Mexicana. The roasted tomatillo salsa tasted very home made, the refried beans were smoky and the hash browns had bits that were crispy mixed with cooked potato. If it’s early enough, you might luck out and get a booth on the right when you walk in. The service was friendly and great.
Kathy Fitch
Apr 17,2025
We went to Ayala's Cafe for lunch simply because of their google rating. We didn't know any of the restaurants in Hempstead, so we took a chance. We were very pleased. The service was fast and friendly, their prices were quite reasonable and the food was delicious! Their green sauce was some of the best I've ever had. I wish I had thought to get a large order of it to go.
Fredo Garcia
Apr 13,2025
Went back this last week for the first time in probably over 5 years and let me say how much it has changed in a good way. It has evolved and it is like a fuse still of a small hole in the wall restaurant with finer Mexican food dining. They have changed from buffet style to ordering of menu and have started using fresher and better ingredients. Presentation of the plates is also nice. Makes you feel like you are eating in a nice Mexican restaurant in a bigger city where presentation of the food matters. And the inside had also been remodeled as well and is more open. Also has a new coffee bar inside that I didn't get to try in this visit but will next time we come back. Staff is very attentive and nice. Would definitely recommend folks to check it out. If they haven't before or if they have like me a long time ago. Looking forward to going back soon.
Chad Eberly
Mar 15,2025
Amazing service, everybody hustles, food was fast, food was out in less than 10 min. Coffee was stout. Will be our new goto place. Homemade tortillas were delicious.

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