Hidalgo's Restaurant

1315 N Chadbourne St, San Angelo, TX 76903, United States
+1 325-658-4827
$$$ Mexican restaurant , Breakfast restaurant
(1169 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Hidalgo's Restaurant is a solid choice for anyone in San Angelo looking for straightforward Mexican and breakfast fare served all day in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Located on N Chadbourne Street, it offers a welcoming atmosphere that feels equally comfortable for a casual weekday breakfast or a weekend meal with family. Regulars appreciate the warm service and the steady flow of hearty classics like chorizo and eggs, menudo, and breakfast steaks, which reflect the kind of homestyle Texas-Mexican cooking you’ll find across the region.

The menu leans heavily into traditional dishes, with highlights that include a sizeable Gigante Burrito and chicken fajitas that come through with fresh, well-seasoned ingredients. Many visitors also gravitate toward the menudo and menudo soup — a comfort dish particularly suited for those mornings when you want something familiar and nourishing. Breakfast here stretches beyond morning hours, making it a convenient spot for those mid-afternoon cravings or late starts, especially since items like pancakes and the Avenue Q (brisket & eggs) keep showing up on repeat from longtime guests.

Atmosphere-wise, Hidalgo’s keeps things unpretentious. You won’t find a lot of fuss here — instead, expect a peaceful dining room that local families and longtime patrons favor for its consistency. The staff is attentive without hovering, which helps keep the experience easygoing and inviting. A steady stream of regulars checking in for everything from chips and white sauce to fajita and chef salads gives the place a community vibe, the kind where people know each other’s names and favorite orders.

For those who enjoy a beverage with their meal, the horchata and coffee are noted local points of satisfaction — the horchata is sweet but balanced, and the coffee serves up a smooth, bold cup that pairs well with the rich, savory plates on offer. While the focus remains here on comfort food and generous portions, there’s also some variety for lighter appetites, like the skinny salad, which fits well with a more health-conscious crowd without veering too far from the overall home-cooked feel.

Hidalgo’s fits best into mornings and early afternoons, especially for breakfast that can stretch well into the day, though it’s quiet enough in the evenings to keep the vibe comfortable for family dinners or casual celebrations. If you’re passing through or settling in for a meal with a local flavor that’s solid rather than flashy, this spot offers a slice of San Angelo’s lived-in dining rhythm, where familiar dishes and friendly faces come together without pretense.

Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

1169 Reviews
Lou Lou

04 Jan 2026

We stopped in for breakfast and were really impressed! The breakfast burrito and El Apache were delicious with fresh ingredients and great flavor in every bite. We also tried the coffee and the horchata, and both were amazing. The coffee had a smooth, bold taste and the horchata was perfectly sweet and refreshing. The service was friendly and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon! Highly recommend!

Valerie Sanders

03 Jan 2026

Chips and white sauce always on point... gota admit anything is good if I didn't have to cook. Happy birthday to my bonus daughter. Tonight we ate here and it was very peaceful.

Concho Imaging

11 Dec 2025

I usually visit for immediate family dining. It's everyone's preferred location to eat. We love the food and constantly checked on by our waitress if we need anything

Eric Robles

08 Dec 2025

I've been eating here since the early 2000's. The food has always been good. The staff is always nice and helpful. My son loves that they serve breakfast all day, so that he can get pancakes whenever he wants. I personally love their Avenue Q (brisket & eggs).

sporeut

27 Nov 2025

Guiso is served here! I tried it for the 1st time in a burrito they offer. For those who don't know what it is. It's stew meat that is soft and delicious. I'm glad I tried something new because DAMN IT'S GOOD!

Hungry Sparrow

26 Oct 2025

Nice family-owned restaurant a little bit of a weight coming in but what not bad. The place was packed which is a good sign. That's also fresh and tortillas taste homemade. The chorizo burrito was awesome and would suggest to add chorizo to the gigante.

Atomic nucleus

30 Sep 2025

We dined at this place because our preferred place was closed. I am pleased to say that my brother was content since it was his birthday and he was exhausted from long hours at work. The service was welcoming for him and his wife since they work for the same company. The food was exceptionally good and the waiter was attentive even though it was full of customers. The french fries were delicious and well done. Hidalgos has always had good cooks. I have family who worked here as cooks and they made some caldo that was out of this world. Caldo means chicken or beef soup Mexican style. So I recommend you try this place if ever you can. What was memorable was that they made space for me and my family since we were a group. Not to alarm anyone the parking is not well paved and the lighting is poor so be safe and securely lock your vehicle. The neighborhood is high in crime. Enjoy your special time dining. They have another Hidalgos on the south side where I grew up. It also has a poor parking lot. The food is good and authentic though it is worth the effort. Have a wonderful happy holiday this year everyone. Stay safe and sober.

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