Critically Acclaimed!
here's what the reviewers say:

Gourmet Magazine, September 1995
"Ask anyone in town. They are accustomed to pilgrims getting lost on a quest for the flautas and gorditas that may be the best in West Texas...... The gorditas....have an earthy corn taste and moist insides with just a hint of flaky crust outside. Many cafes in the region serve them, but the Little Diner's are notable for their refined texture and gay orange hue."

Westway Magazine, September 1992
"the most understated up-classing of the local cuisine to be found along the interstate. The food is light and produced with fine, fresh ingredients. The comforting sight of freshly skinned green chiles with seeds still clinging to their damp flesh is one of the reasons the green enchiladas are a must." "the gorditas are a draw."

El Paso, The Texas Monthly Guidebook by Eric O'Keefe, 1996
"Difficult to find, patrons of the Little Diner are amply rewarded when dinner is served......a taste of border regional Mexican cooking that locals favor (and usually save for themselves)."

Eat Your Way Across the U.S.A., Jane and Michael Stern, 1997
"Flautas, which means flutes, are tightly rolled,crisp-fried tortillas packed with either seasoned chicken or beef. The chicken is moist and savory; the beef is brisket, cooked until falling-apart tender then hand shredded...this well-nigh perfect piece of food is finger fare: pick it up and crunch away; juices from inside will dribble down your chin."

The El Paso Times, September 7, 1995
"The Little Diner's specialty, made-from-scratch, crunchy but moist and meaty gorditas, keep a stream of customers addicted."

Cafe Hopping In The Southwest, Sunny Conley,1996
"Folks travel miles to sample the famous gorditas and flautas......The flautas....make perfect dip-sticks for Lourdes' shameless salsa."