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Gerardo's Drive-In Grocery

609 Patton St.
Houston, TX 77009

713-699-0820

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Gerardo's Drive-In Grocery

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Hours:Daily 6am-6pm
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Features: Takeout
Serving: Breakfast, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Parking: Parking Lot Available
Reservations: Reservations Not Accepted

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This Mexican grocery store is one of the city's best bets for carnitas and barbacoa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Excellent egg dishes, overstuffed breakfast tacos and huge plate lunches are also available Monday through Friday.

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