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What to order
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Chips And Salsa
Repeatedly recommended alongside the salsa, with reviewers saying the chips and salsa are great, spicy, and flavorful, making it a standout starter.
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Enchiladas
Recommended by a reviewer who ordered beef enchiladas and by another who specifically suggested the enchiladas, describing the food as delicious and fast.
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Rice
One reviewer said they come here specifically for the rice, praising its flavor and enjoying it with sour cream.
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Birria
Directly recommended as awesome and worth seeking out, with the reviewer saying the restaurant did not disappoint after looking for good birria elsewhere.
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Fajitas
Mentioned as a recommended dish because one reviewer said the food was delicious and specifically recommended the fajitas.
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Flour Tortillas
Praised for being excellent, with a reviewer highlighting them as one of the best parts of the meal.
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Ceviche
Strongly recommended as the best ceviche in town, with the reviewer noting the preparation and fish quality were better than other places.
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Barbacoa Tacos
Specifically called out as excellent, with the barbacoa described as something worth writing home about.
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Chicharron A La Mexicana
Mentioned positively in the same review as the barbacoa tacos, with the chicharrones described as crispy and well-prepared.
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Michelda
A reviewer singled out the michelada as perfect, making it one of the standout drinks mentioned.
Details
About The New Rodeo
The New Rodeo is a Mexican restaurant in Victoria, Texas, serving Tex-Mex and comfort food with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Reviewers consistently praise the fast service, friendly and welcoming staff, and the salsa and hot sauce selection, along with dishes like enchiladas, birria, tacos, and barbacoa. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and drive-through available. It is priced at $10 to $20 and is noted for generous portions and good value.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The New Rodeo known for?
It is especially known for its salsa and hot sauce selection, including tomatillo, guacamole, habanero, and red salsas that reviewers say are hotter and more flavorful than typical Mexican restaurant salsa. People also mention birria, beef enchiladas, and Tex-Mex plates as standout reasons to visit.
What dishes are most recommended at The New Rodeo?
Reviewers most often recommend the beef enchiladas, smothered burrito, birria, barbacoa tacos, and fajitas. The rice, beans, flour tortillas, chips and salsa, and ceviche also get repeated praise for flavor and freshness.
What is the atmosphere like at The New Rodeo?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and a bit trendy, with a family feel and a full bar. It seems to work well for solo diners, groups, and people stopping in for a quick meal, though some reviews note the building is dated and the music can be loud at night.
Is The New Rodeo good value?
Yes, at a $10 to $20 price range, reviewers frequently call it cheap, very reasonably priced, and worth the cost for the portion sizes and quality. Comments also mention large servings, fresh to-go orders, and good food for the price.
How fast is service at The New Rodeo?
Fast service is one of the most consistent themes in reviews, with multiple people saying food arrives quickly and to-go orders are ready on time. That makes it a practical choice for lunch, a quick dinner, or a stop while waiting for an appointment.
Is parking available at The New Rodeo?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is The New Rodeo kid-friendly?
Yes, The New Rodeo is good for kids.
