Tall City Bistro in Midland

400 W Illinois Ave # 195, Midland, TX 79701, United States

★★★★★
(102 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

A dining experience in a comfortable environment.

Website
facebook.com
Address
400 W Illinois Ave # 195, Midland, TX 79701, United States
Plus Code
XWXC+WH Midland, Texas, USA
Time Zone
America/Chicago

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–2 PM
Thursday
7 AM–2 PM
Friday
7 AM–2 PM
Saturday
8 AM–2 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Comfort food Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
Groups Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

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Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
102 reviews

Most Mentioned

tacos (13) chef (13) salsas (12) french toast (6) skillet (5) food and service (5) alley (4) enchiladas (4) homemade salsa (2) signage (2)
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★★★★★
December 7, 2024

I recently stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant tucked away in an alley, and it was an amazing find! The place has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. For breakfast, they offer a variety of delicious options, from perfectly fluffy French-toast to savory Huevo rancheros packed with fresh ingredients. Their coffee is rich and aromatic, the perfect start to any morning. Lunch is equally impressive, with a menu that features everything from hearty sandwiches to fresh salads. The ingredients are clearly high-quality, and each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. One standout was their crispy, homemade golden fries. It's the kind of place where you can tell the chefs take pride in their work, and it really shows in the taste. Overall, this restaurant is a fantastic spot for both breakfast and lunch. The hidden location adds to its charm, making it feel like a special secret. If you find yourself in the area, it's definitely worth seeking out.

★★★★★
September 24, 2024

There food is amazing. The french toast is the best in the city. The only thing is it can be hard to find. It is in the alleyway between 2 of the buildings.

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

This is a really great place to eat. I haven’t had a bad meal yet! It’s not easy to find but once you get there you won’t care about the difficulty getting there at all because the food and service is fantastic!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

excellent food & service. the borracho beans and elote were delicious. love the salsa bar too!

★★★★★
January 13, 2024

Nice little quaint place with great food and amazing service. A hidden gem in Midland, Texas! Their salsas are out of this world and their tacos and breakfast dishes are delicious. Their prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly and cordial. A must when you come to Midland.

★★★★★
July 11, 2023

Is it the best? No. Is it bad? No. Will I go again? Yes. Should you at least try it? Yes. . It was too hard to find. I looked in Google maps pictures and went straight to it. The food was definitely good. The owner told us everything was hand cut and made fresh and I believe him. The fries aren't my kinda fries but I ate them. My burger was thick which was nice but not my style of bread. So just because it's not my style doesn't mean it's not good. I can deal with food like this I just can't deal with bad food and service. I would recommend this place to anyone. Can go wrong with their menu. Overall a great lunch.

★★★★★
June 24, 2023

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! The owner Manny is so engaging with his customers. He treats everyone like family. I have been here in awhile and when he seen me he immediately remembered it had been a while. Now that's great interpersonal contact considering the number of people he interacts with daily. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food... is ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL. Coming from Detroit it's been hard to adjust to so much Mexican food but Tall City Bistro has enough of a variety that you don't have to worry about the same ole same ole food. I recommend eating here because of the food, the atmosphere and love everyone receives. My daughter loved her Texas waffle so much by the time I was ready to take the pic she had already started on it and didn't want to stop for me to take a pic. 😂 😋 ❤️

★★★★★
February 5, 2022

If you have trouble locating it (like we did) the entrance is through the alley so don’t get discouraged. We gave them a call and they didn’t hesitate to come outside and guide us! customer service was amazing! & the food was even better! Definitely coming again, if you have a chance to eat here for breakfast/ lunch don’t pass it up!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

The tx waffle was amazing

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very nice bistro worth the search to find. Maybe some signage in the building lobby would make it more clear. Homemade salsa was delicious addition to my omelette. Way better than hotel food. Give this place a try.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love the Tall City Bistro! The owner is awesome and the staff are great! The food is absolutely to die for

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent food , service , and atmosphere, I will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends !

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was fantastic and the owner was very nice and accommodating. We cant wait to try more dishes!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Hidden Gem in downtown Midland! Excellent food and swanky atmosphere. Entrance through an alley - worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good, Juevos Rancheros!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Chef / owner is passionate. He talks about his methods and the pride he has on the food being served.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food and service, the presentation looks amazing, and the food is even better!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great breakfast!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Absolute best breakfast in Midland! My son said they are the best hasbrowns he s ever had

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Went early on a Saturday, otherwise parking would have been a challenge. Its real small but the owner said he was expanding his space. Food was okay, ordered hashbrows got fried potatoes. I wont go back.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

The food is great! Probably the best taco I ve had in town. But EVERYONE knows and shows up at once. It would be great if they knocked down a few walls to have more space and more staff.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Very delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Omg!! Love this place! Service was great! Had the Midlander Skillet and French Toast!! Top Tier! Must eat here please don t question it! Go enjoy!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Kind of hard to find, but 100% worth it when you do! The food was amazing! The service was amazing!! I wish I could order one of everything all at once! We will absolutely be back! Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We ate here after a swim meet, wanting to avoid fast food. It was a great experience. The Midlander Skillet and French toast platter were both excellent. We left with a salsa sampler and chips, when the chef/owner heard, we hadn t tried them. Highly recommend it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a pretty cool place. I will have to admit it is kinda hidden. The food was very yummy! I got the chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. The chef put a huge chicken breast between the buns. They were also very quick get our food out. The one thing I was kinda sad about was all drinks were bottles, including water. Overall, I would recommend this place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful food!! I Met my friend here for a brunch on a Tuesday and it was great! She got the French toast, I got the classic breakfast. They were very attentive and had a home made salsa bar! Locating it is a little tricky. You can either go through the ally between West Texas Bank and Citi Bank and they have a little entrance or you can go through the city bank lobby and head straight back through the glass doors towards the bathrooms. I had a hard time finding it, but the owner met me in the lobby to show me how to get to it! I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to eat local!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The tacos are beyond any doubt the best in the Midland/Odessa and Permian basin area. And I would argue even better than any taco places in Juarez Mexico, or El Paso Tx. Fresh made tortillas, fantastic meats and seasoning. It has become my go to place for tacos. Breakfast is fantastic too, Id just suggest maybe having sugar free drinks as an option.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and attentive to detail. The chef is the owner, so his mark of quality is on everything. This is hard to find, but worth it. Park in the alley between two bank buildings. You won t be disappointed! Coffee good, place clean, house made salsas!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

You can tell he uses fresh ingredients. The place is clean and the chef has a fun & professional personality. I just had to take some salsa to go

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been coming here for over 5 years. Manny even has catered for me

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great and the service was friendly! We look forward to going again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and food. Will come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is a great Hole in the wall Restaurant, with amazing service. We had a small wait but it was very worth it with the amazing food the chefs prepared. It is hard to find at first but myself an my girlfriend are glad we found it. Highly recommend, the owner is great an very respectful. 10/10 would say eat here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

If you have trouble locating it, it s thru the alley. Customer service was great! & the food was amazing! Definitely coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best philly cheese steak ever??

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

There is no place like TALL CITY BISTRO EXCELLENT FOOD COOKED TO ORDER NEVER FROZEN FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES POTATO CHIPS ,PASTA. ENCHILADAS ARE PERFECTION Homemade TORTILLA AND THEY MAKE THEIR OWN CHIPS OUT OF THEM I LOVE THIS PLACE BREAKFAST IS DELICIOUS AS WELL

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved it great food fresh tortillas..

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was on point! Service & serving took a while. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff was sooo friendly, the owner was very kind and offered us a taco to try. Was amazing, they make their tortillas in house. Must try this place & try their salsa also made in house and delicious! 10/10!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you dont have patience, this is not the place for you. Chef and crew were working so hard to get every order out. The wait was worth it. Breakfast platter with a waffle. So good!! Space is limited.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent blackened shrimp tacos!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great little hole in the wall cafe, been here lunch 4 - 5 times over past year when traveling. The owner really cares and always engaged, good staff, small clean place. Burgers are good, so are tacos, their fries are irresistible. Try it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the most phenomenal spots in town with the friendliest staff. You cannot miss with a single item on the menu.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Well, I have been hearing about this place for a little while and finally got to try it out. I love a good Cuban sandwich and had heard that they had one. Turns out that they had a Mexican version of a Cuban. It wasnt bad, but it wasnt the same. They used thin sliced ham and what appeared to be a thin pork chop. They said it came with mustard and a Chipotle mayo, I dont know, I couldnt taste it. The thing about a Cuban is the juicy pulled pork and the toasted bread in the press. You get that crunch with the sweet and juicy meat and the tang of the mustard and pickles. Not quite what I got here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was great. Wonderful service and a friendly staff that went out of their way to accommodate my preferences! I will eat here again!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Well when its early, you find everything, but. Already after 12:15 the food is scarce, and they order more and you have a 15 minute wait, due to the service, the person who served me was not good, I asked for more coffee and it didnt arrive, I stood up to go I got my coffee, and he saw me and said Ill bring it to you, it must be because Im Mexican

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best place in town!! My colleagues and I had such a great experience in every aspect of dining. Manny (head chef/owner) is a welcoming, kind, respectful man who can really throw it down. We will be back time and time again to enjoy his fresh, never frozen, ingredients with warm conversation. He embodies everything that dining should be and whats truly missing in todays world. See you soon brother!

December 22, 2023

If youre not dressed for business or a suit and tie you will be invisible in this establishment. This is no place for blue collor folk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Big time hidden gem. Lived in Midland most of my life and never noticed it. Food is really good at good prices. Will definitely come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

we came with a party of 6 so it was a little cramped (not their fault just a warning) but the food was 10/10 food felt AND tasted like a real 5 star restaurant, would go back again, even tho they got a variety menu, its safe to get what ever ( we had the french toast, the burger, and enchiladas)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service. Excellent food. 100% recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great lunch spot with friendly people running it. Highly recommend any specials they have like the Philly cheese steak.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is amazing!! Don t let the office building location fool you!! The Mexican hood is truly authentic and tasty better than most places you will try and think would be good. It s CLEAN!! Way cleaner than the other nasty places you would try. Go get some breakfast !!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Super good food and very friendly service. The penne pasta and bistro taco are both amazing. I look forward to trying other items on their menu. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Maaaaan listen, if yall are debating whether or not to go here...I got one word for you...NIKE then go check out The Zen Spot for anything CBD related.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went here for the first time yesterday just to try something new, and wow was everything awesome! The food was fresh, the salsas SO GOOD, the environment very clean, and the customer service was definitely 5 star. Extremely attentive and constantly making sure everything is ok. Even went as far as offering my unwilling to sit still 2 year old an orange juice. They didnt know orange juice was her favorite and it totally made her stay still for a few more minutes while we finished our meals. Thank you!! We will definitely be back and you should check it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is a bit of a hidden gem. The entrance is in between two office buildings. The restaurant is small but the flavors are big. All homemade salsas and the chef brings the food to your table. I had the juevos rancheros, they were soo good. You will not be disappointed. I will be back when I m in midland again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

If I could give more stars I would! How am I just now learning of this hidden gem?! The flavor explosion I just experienced was something I ve longed for since moving to West Texas 4 years ago! My husband was saying omg after each bite and I couldn t judge him because I was doing a happy dance in my own chair. Do yourself a favor and come try this chef s amazing recipes. The staff was attentive and was helpful when I wanted suggestions on what to try. I can t wait to try more of the menu! I had the midlander breakfast skillet, my mother the huevos rancheros and my husband the bistro tacos & we shared the Midlander taco. Do your taste buds a favor and run here!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went for lunch. A little hard to find the way in but that s a good thing in my opinion., keeps it as a hidden gem. Had the Philly and have to say was one of the best I ve had. Great service, clean and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow! I found my new favorite breakfast place to eat!! I am definitely a food critic. Having owned my own café, it is very important for quality, presentation, taste and service. Tall city bistro nailed it!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Moved from Houston about 6 months ago. Been trying to find a place that has a descent breakfast, my long search is over! It s a little tucked away but this is a heck of a place to eat. Manny who is a gourmet chief, does everything to perfection. I mean, it s over the top, and the food is absolutely delicious. Service is great, manny and his son Sergio are stellar host. After some conversation I also got his Taco Al Pastor, awesome! Will be doing more business with them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Definitely hard to find lol. I circled the block twice trying to find it then i pulled over and called them. A guy waited outside for me when i came back around to find the entrance. A delicious Hidden gem. Good food, Great service. My server was awesome and very attentive. Good clean atmosphere. Bathroom is clean too. Ill definitely be going back. Take all my money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the best restaurants Ive been to in a long time. Sergio our waiter was very professional and knew the menu items like the back of his hand. Very tasty food and overall one of the best experiences Ive had at a restaurant. Very highly recommended. The Midlander beef was very soft and flavorful must try it on my return. The chef will come out and greet you to which I also thought was very professional. If your in Midland for breakfast or lunch you have to try this place you will not leave disappointed. Its a lite trick to find si go park in the free parking walk unto the building and go straight ahead to your last left . You will see tables and chairs out thats where it is. They close at 2 pm but if you call them they will wait for you !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Taste like my mom is cooking! Had the Midland skillet and the breakfast burrito with bacon and jalapeno. Homemade flavors, good spread of different salsas, Very clean restaurant. ***The entrance is in between two tall buildings in an alley, so you might pass it by***

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Visited this gem in downtown Midland today. It s down an alley so hope they will be able to put up more signage for better visibility in finding it. Had the Midlander Skillet - shredded beef topped with two medium fried eggs, country fried potatoes, and fruit. And a great selection of house-made salsas to choose from. Breakfast served all day. We ll be back to try their lunch menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I went here on 7/25/22. Everything was absolutely wonderful. It was tricky finding the entrance one of the workers came out to help us! My son and had tacos, the Midlander and the blackened shrimp. They were fantastic and very fresh. These were the best corn tortillas I ve had in a very long time and the meat was tender and well spiced as were the shrimp. The salsas were also very flavorful and added a good amount of spice. The chef came out to ask us how are meal was and explained everything is made to order fresh. Everyone there was extremely friendly and accommodating. I definitely recommend this restaurant and hope to make it back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My favorite place to eat lunch during the workweek. Staff is amazing and the food is always good and portions are perfect. Best place to go grab a bite and they have a wide variety on the menu. Always greeted with a polite smile and friendly demeanor. Would love to see them open in the evening as I would be there every day to get a meal on the way home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place to eat! You will have to park in the alley way. If you are lost just call them. They will direct you to their restaurant! Food was cooked to perfection! Wait time was not long. They even give MILITARY DISCOUNTS 25%

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

You can t go wrong with anything on the menu here. The tacos were spot on! the chipotle chicken Alfredo was slam af too. This is my new jam! And all the staff is so kind and attentive. I haven t had food this amazing & that good of customer service in a long long time! Thank y all!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food staff and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Super cute tucked away lunch spot! Staff was super nice and the food was lovely. I got a couple blackened shrimp tacos that really hit the spot. Will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Bomb bomb bomb! Favorite place to go for breakfast/lunch. Definitely the food is delicious, the service is over the top. I will be coming back! <3

December 22, 2022

they are so disrespectful Why is the wrong food always served?

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent! Never would have found it without help though because its in an alley. Food was awesome and service

December 22, 2022

Had the red beef enchiladas plate, my coworkers had chicken penne and blt , all of it was Sorry!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service is exceptional (and not just for this area) and the food is obviously fresh made with lots of care. A hidden gem! Wonderfully priced too. Our favorites -The fries. Omg the fries. -The house made ranch and crème fraiche. -All of the salsas -Taco salad -Who am I kidding everything is to die for here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have worked downtown for years and never knew this gem existed. Their food is delicious and they have a wide variety of food. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their burgers are always great and I love the seasoning on the fries. I tried the grilled chicken sandwhich today and it was fantastic! I have never had one with green chilis on, but they add so much flavor! And the staff is always super friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best tacos, literally. And everything else on the menu is so delicious, from the tacos, to the pasta and salads, all so so amazing, and whole staff is great aswell!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

What a hidden gem in downtown Midland! Nestled between the high rises, its a cool spot for a quick lunch. They have a great mix of options, such as salad, tacos, enchiladas, burgers, etc. Definitely recommend for those working downtown or passing through mid-day.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Tall City Bistro is delicious!!! The chef is such an awesome person and you can tell he s very passionate about his work. I ve ate hear a couple of times and they have yet to disappoint .