Irene's Cocina - Montalba

The staff at this restaurant was very welcoming, and the tacos were just like my Mom makes. They were really delicious.

I've been hearing and reading so much about this restaurant! I finally had the chance to stop by today and try the chicken tamales – they were absolutely delicious!

I used to drive by this restaurant for years without stopping because I was always in a rush to get to College Station. Now, I make sure to stop by EVERY SINGLE TIME! I adore the charming old building, the exceptional service, and the delicious homemade food. Their green hot sauce is incredible and the tamales are out of this world! Irene's may be a little off the beaten path, but it is definitely worth the visit. I highly recommend this place, you MUST give it a try!

Just had another delicious meal! Beef chili rellano for me chicken big burrito for wife. Wonderful as always. Good food great service!

This is such a cozy place with such wonderful, cheery decor and tasty food that you will be in love with it the first time you taste anything here. If you are a taco person, I recommend their chicken street taco plate, with onion and cilantro, paired with their salsa verde (which is very unique and flavorful); if you have a lighter appetite, I would recommended their quesadillas or quesadilla plate; if you are a bigger eater, get their BIG burrito and that's guaranteed to fill you up! It's high-quality food at a very reasonable price--and NO LARD in anything! They use vegetable oil in both their rice and refried beans, and it's that much more delicious and one of the few (possibly the only one in the area) that uses only vegetable oil to cook their food. This is a family-owned operation (by Irene and Robert Alvarez) and they will make you feel welcome. I love this place and after a few bites you will too.