Plans were quickly made for a two-column surprise attack. The volunteers would form at an abandoned mill, Molino Blanco or Zambrano's mill, at 3 AM, while Burleson would hold the rest of the army in reserve.
A plan for a surprise attack was quickly devised, involving two lines of troops. Volunteers were to gather at an abandoned mill, either Molino Blanco or Zambrano's mill, at 3 AM, with Burleson holding the main force in reserve.