La Unica De Nuevo Laredo

Was one of my favorite places to eat, until i got violently ill a few hours later. Me and my husband ate the same thing except i used the cream. I then realized those are off and on the tables. They are warmed then cooled all day creating a haven for bacteria. If you must go the food is good but i recommend passing on the salsa and cream they are just to risky. The place is kind of dirty too. Sorry folks

Over rated. Didn’t find anything great in particularly about this place and still don’t know what they are making such a big fuss on the flautas.

When we would visit my grandparents south-​of-​the-​border, they would take us to the original location. Back then, it was safer to travel there. Now, this gem opened for business. It’s not fancy, nor do they offer fountain drinks. But, the best places are these hole-​in-​the-​wall joints are the best. The old place offered 6 flautas to an order. This place offers 4 to an order. But, the flavor is exactly the same. nothing has changed whatsoever. Just add a little salt to the tomato and guacamole toppings, and you have a real treat!

— super fast service
— authentic Tex-​mex on the border feeling
— beef was shredded very finely, but I can’t say it was quality beef or very flavorful
— flautas and tostadas were overall really tasty and really cheap for this side of the border

This Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico gem has been stateside for a few years now. As a child, my parents would take my siblings and I to eat at the Nuevo Laredo location at least twice a month. (This was back in the 80’s when traveling to Mexico wasn’t so risky.) The food is just how I remember it. Some of the best flautas and tostadas I’ve ever had in my life! The menu is simple, and that’s the beauty of it. Nothing fancy. Opt for the Mexican Coke in a bottle if you can. It’ll just make your dining experience complete.

Another excellent restaurant that speaks only Spanish. But it’s simple enough — flautas or tostadas. I highly recommend both (it’s what I do when I can’t decide)
Don’t forget to load up on cream and the hot sauce!

Look, it’s flautas or tostados, with or without cream. Get the cream («crema» en Espanol). There was no fideo, sadly.
Best flautas ever. The Token Mexican Boyfriend™ was amazed. Seriously, greasy as hell, but super-​duper tasty. No alcohol, but Mexi-​Coke and Fanta in abundance.

Only items on the menu are flautas, tostadas, & fideo, and they are all good. Not the best I’ve had, but would recommend it. The service was excellent. Open Sun 11 – 9, Mon 11 – 4, Tues-​Thurs 11 – 9, Fri & Sat 11 – 10

I came here based on the other 2 reviews and thought the flautas and tostadas were alright. I was expecting them to be better. The portions are pretty big and fairly cheap and the staff were really nice. =)

There are advantages to being on the border. Awesome food is one of them. La Unica is one of them. Once you live exposed to Mexican food here anything else around the states is well. OK. La Unica is one of those places that you can appreciate and that you should share with friends. The aguas frescas are excellent with so many varieties that will leave you yearning for more. Tacos are a delicacy that will cause a sensation in your mouth! This stuff is good my friends. Also the original in Nuevo Laredo as the previous review stated is even better. But if you are going to be in Laredo for any reason hey– GO!

La Unica has the best damn flautas in the history of ever. Ever. If you should find yourself in Laredo for a vacation… wait, let me rephrase that. If you should find yourself in Laredo on your way to Mexico, San Antonio or anywhere other than this sleepy little town (sorry, not really a tourist destination outside of the George and Martha Washington festival), make sure to stop here and be prepared to have your mind blown away by these rolled tacos. Yep, rolled tacos. Flautas. Taquitos. Whatever you want to call them, just eat ‘em.
The tortillas are extremely thin and crispy, the meat is pulled and tender veal, the refried beans are smooth – perfect for dipping, and the toppings are the perfect accompaniment to these rolled tacos. Crisp sliced tomato, pickled jalapeño and fresh made guacamole that starts to brown if you introduce it to air for too long– so eat your tacos fast! Hot sauce and crema are present on the table for you to kick up the flavor, and I suggest you take full advantage of that. Although you definitely don’t need them, they’re awfully tasty anyway.
Tostadas are the only other food offered on the menu, and are basically these tacos unrolled with all the toppings piled on. A flat, crispy tostada with veal, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and queso fresco. Also fantastic.
Tacos are offered in groups of 2, 3, or 4, and believe me, 4 is more than enough to fill you up! And just 2 tostadas are plenty enough to kill your hunger and make you groan with delight. They also offer Dos XXs, Sol, Mexican Coke and Joya – that means real sugar, baby, none of that high fructose corn syrup stuff! And everything is cheap, cheap, cheap.
The ambiance isn’t much, and the napkins are like tissue paper, but after you take your first bite… you’ll completely forget anything other than the crisp, mouthwatering veal. Enjoy the best damn tacos in the nation. Then order another plate of them.
And if you happen to make it to Nuevo Laredo, check out the original. They’re even better. I promise.