Cancel

Open app

Search

1981 Café

4.2 (6 reviews)
Closed • Closed

Order 1981 Café Takeout or Delivery

1981 Café Photos

Business Info

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - 1981 Café

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Steak fajitas, rice & beans. So delicious!
Laura V.

Love this place and the people there! They will accommodate and go out of their way to make sure you get what you like!

a bowl of food on a table

See all

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Chelsea J.
152
77
91

2 years ago

This place hits all the marks for me - clean, affordable, high-quality food. Worth the walk in the humidity from my hotel!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - 1981 Café

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for New American 43,909 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Saldivia's South American Grill

Saldivia's South American Grill

4.5
(226 reviews)
6.7 mi
•$$

The old phrase "don't judge a book by its cover " fits Saldivia's…read more From the outside, it looks like a little mom n pop place. But from the inside.... I picked up a customer of mine and he said let's go to a small South American place just down the street. From the outside, didn't look like much. From the inside, much bigger and certainly a South American flair. World Cup is going on so all the TVs had that on. Tons of wines sitting out , mostly Malbecs, my fav. Just a great vibe. But on to the main course. We both had the steak picanha. Med Rare. On my. Good Lord. This was awesome. I generally don't eat steaks out as they are overpriced and not cooked to my liking. The chef did an awesome job. Med Rare - spot on. Perfecto. I've been to Argentina many times in business and eaten many great steaks, this can be included in that. I know, I know...people swear by Pappa's Steak or Taste of Texas, but this small, unassuming place tops them all. And a fantastic SA wine list. Please give them a try. Will not be disappointed.

Came here for lunch and got their Monday lunch menu special. While waiting for my soup, I was…read moreserved half of a warm baguette. Yummy! The lunch menu came with a choice of either soup or salad, which I got the lentil soup. The soup was thick and hearty. It was very good. My steak was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The sides were well-seasoned too. The size of the steak, to me, was sufficient and considered big for a lunch menu. I had a triple chocolate tres leches after my steak. It was the perfect ending. I received warm and excellent service throughout my lunch. The restaurant is big and suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus point.

Photos
Inside
Inside
Entrana, medium rare
Entrana, medium rare
Decor/Ambiance

See all

Decor/Ambiance
Latin Bites

Latin Bites

3.8
(449 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

Latin Bites exceeded all my expectations. This is a restaurant I'll definitely be returning to for…read moreauthentic Peruvian dishes. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. The customer service was excellent, friendly, attentive staff and the food came out in a timely manner. I've tried the Aji de Gallina, Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa, fried yuca sticks, Causa Limeña, and La Regia, and every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. Their drinks are just as impressive, especially the refreshing passion fruit, mango juice, and limeade. Highly recommend.

I love, love, love this Peruvian restaurant in the heart of the Galleria in Houston…read more We walked in without a reservation because it was a late Monday afternoon and we figured it was safe to assume there wouldn't be a large crowd. Fortunately for us, that was the case as it didn't start getting busy until we were leaving. The entire experience was fabulous--including the music and the courteous & timely service! We were a party of four-and-a-half because my daughter was famished, wanting to satisfy her cravings and eating for two! We started with tapas of causa limeña, ceviche, and a baked empanada trio: spinach, cheese & beef. We sipped our drinks and quickly moved on to the main course: Ají de gallina, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa con mariscos and chicken strips from their Kids menu. To top off the amazing experience, we enjoyed tres leches and churros with a couple of cappuccinos; both decaf & regular. In spite of the casual name, Latin Bites Kitchen is a restaurant and bar--also serving sandwiches, soups & salads, family trays, and Wine Wednesdays with 50% off all bottles of wine (check availability). If you're looking for authentic Peruvian cuisine in H-town (Do they still call it that?)--this is it! Check out their online menu: www.latinbitescafe.com

Photos
Wall Decoration
Wall Decoration
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
#Grateful Indeed.

See all

#Grateful Indeed.
La Bougainvillea Kitchen & Lounge

La Bougainvillea Kitchen & Lounge

5.0
(10 reviews)
81.2 mi

You can't do better than this welcoming, beautiful, light, airy, flower-filled lunch spot. Cozy and…read morebright, the seating is ample and comfortable, accented with authentic woven pillows from Venezuela. The family-owned place serves phenomenal pastries both savory and sweet at amazingly affordable prices. The coffee is perfect. The lemonade tea (i forgot the native name for it) is perfectly balanced and looks like a cocktail. There's lots of easy parking and the Peruvian partner of the chef/owner is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu--and graciously patient while you decide (i say get them all!!) we had an assortment of savories and I can't wait to go back to try the sweets. Just perfect for groups who like to share and individuals who want a quiet place to relax. I hope this beautiful cafe stays open for years and years.

Super cute little bakery and cafe. Lots of comfy seating. Great spot for hanging out and chatting…read morewith friends. The menu is very interesting with lots of different sweet and savory pastries from Peru and Venezuela, along with a few other savory dishes. Great coffee, too, and it's served with adorable china on a fancy tray. Maybe a slight touch of cinnamon in the coffee? It's locally roasted coffee, too. Wonderful service, but if you're in a hurry, it's best to get something already prepared like cake. The other items are cooked to order and served hot and fresh. So take your time and enjoy it. There's excellent artisan cheese in the pastry fillings. Very yummy. We ordered the 5-pack of Tequeños (think pastry wrapped fried cheese sticks taken up a couple of notches) so we could try different flavors. All were delicious. The spicy one was my favorite. There are also pastelitos, empanadas, and even cachapas. Lots of delicious options for filled wheat or corn flour pastries. The corn flour items are made with gluten free ingredients, although they are fried in the same oil as wheat. I love this place. Highly recommended. And don't forget to order the passion fruit topped Basque cheesecake for dessert!

Photos
Back room
Back room
La Bougainvillea Kitchen & Lounge
Side table

See all

Side table
Pampa Grill & Market

Pampa Grill & Market

4.6
(245 reviews)
6.0 mi
•$$

And we're off! Today we kicked off our "A to Z International Dining Adventure"! We're planning to…read moreeat our way around the world, choosing a different country for each letter of the alphabet at restaurants around town. Houston has an amazing international dining scene and we won't have any problem finding food to match all 26 countries. Today we started with "A is for Argentina" at Pampa Grill & Market in Houston on Hammerly. We were thrilled to start our journey with newlyweds our son and daughter‑in‑law. We all shared freshly baked bread with chimichura sauce and marinated vegetables salsa criolla, delicious empanadas of all sorts, the Argentina Grill parrillada platter, and flan and Nutella crepes for dessert. Pampa Grill & Market is a beloved family-owned neighborhood gem run by Argentine owners. Definitely a fabulous experience all around. Pampa serves wine, but they also allow BYOB, so we brought a delicious 2022 Decero Remelinos Malbec and John and Katherine brought a lovely white blend, also from Argentina. Weare going to have so much fun taking this food journey together! "B" takes us to Brazil in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

This Argentinian grill and market has been on my radar to stop by for the past few months…read more It is easily located in Spring Branch off Hammerly and Gessner. We came for the specialty market to buy some items from Argentina. This place was packed with every table taken and several people waiting on a Sunday at 3pm so it must be really good. We saw homemade alfores which I absolutely love and they even had the crackers we love at their small market. With pictures of Argentina and Messi on their walls you tell the warm friendly atmosphere although busy. Will definitely return for lunch or dinner after reading the Yelp reviews. This place looks legit !!

Photos
Pampa Grill & Market
Chinchulines!!!! What a treat!!!!
Chinchulines!!!! What a treat!!!!
Flan

See all

Flan

1981 Café - newamerican - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...