Godwin Coffee & Tex-Mex Eats: Restaurant in Bronx

Godwin Coffee & Tex-Mex Eats is a restaurant at 238 W 231st St in Bronx, 5-star, opens very early, takes cards and cash. The menu pairs morning staples with heavier comfort hits like seasoned waffle fries, wraps, and tamales.

Bring cash and order up front.

Is it worth the trip?

The menu pairs morning staples with heavier comfort hits like seasoned waffle fries, wraps, and tamales. For those looking to experiment, the kitchen will even assemble custom requests like a bacon cheddar cheeseburger on a glazed donut. While the staff is exceptionally friendly, the shop is too small to comfortably dine in; with just a couple of chairs, you will likely find yourself dodging incoming foot traffic.


Quick facts

Address: 238 W 231st St, Bronx · Hours: Mon: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tue: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wed: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thu: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Phone: (347) 346-4171 · Rating: 5/5 · Good to know: Opens very early, Takes cards and cash


What do regulars say?

A pint-sized Bronx go-to serving up quick, budget-friendly breakfast classics, tortas, and Tex-Mex eats to go. What keeps people coming back is the consistency of the basics: Opens very early, Takes cards and cash.

How does ordering work?

Godwin Coffee & Tex-Mex Eats runs on a short list of house rules: opens very early, takes cards and cash. Doors follow the same pattern — mon: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, tue: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, wed: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, thu: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, fri: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, sat: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, sun: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm, so the visit is quick rather than lingered over.

When should I go?

Plan around the schedule rather than a reservation. Godwin Coffee & Tex-Mex Eats keeps one set of hours: Mon: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tue: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wed: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thu: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM.


Before you go

Is it cash only? Yes — bring bills; payment happens before you eat. Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter. When is it open? Mon: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tue: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wed: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thu: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM


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