A Cali girl-lala enjoying some Tex Mex. While in HTX I was able to meet up with a friend from college. He mentioned margaritas (not pictured) and food! So we met at Candente. Upon walking in the restaurant was clean it was pretty packed for a Wednesday night but the aroma of the food! OMG! Our server was really nice and patient because my friend and I talked for about 30 minutes before we finally ordered our food. He has the beef enchiladas with rice and black beans. He cleaned his plate...literally not a grain of rice in sight! I had the smoked chicken verde enchiladas and WOW! What an amazing dish. I consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur especially being from California. I have always said Tex Mex?.....eeeeyuck! But Candente has changed my tune! I will definitely be back to visit when I return! read more

Glowing red. Burning. Candente. Let me start by saying that I'm not into Mexican food unless it's an auntie or grandma making it at their house. I prefer traditional homemade Mexican food but here we are. (Oh I googled and suggested this place lol) Went in for a team lunch on a Friday. Coworker's birthday lunch and she wanted Mexican. Party of 9 and we were seated promptly. They have a lunch menu and a happy hour as well as a full menu and full bar. The interior was nicely decorated. And open. There is bar seating and patio seating as well. Our waitress was Aisha and she was amazing. Friendly, helpful and patient. And able handle our large group and a few more tables with a smile. There were a variety of options. Salads, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, etc. Also complimentary chips and salsa. My Order: chicken tortilla soup, lunch fajitas combo - chicken and beef. Chicken tortilla soup (3.5/5) - it was a bit salty for me but I am not a salt person so most things are salty to me; everyone else said it was tasty, there were tons of shredded chicken, avocado pieces, tortilla strips Fajitas - combo (4/5) - chicken was seasoned well and the beef (medium rare) was perfection and so tender and juicy, mexican rice was fluffy, and normally I would pass on the beans and get extra rice but my coworker suggested the charro beans and wow, that was a win - the seasoning was great, there were chunks of meat and the texture was nice, the only thing that could have been done better is the flour tortillas - they over-charred them making them too crispy and left them with a burnt taste. A couple of people got the elote salad and raved about it. So that will be a next time try. Def will be back. Everyone enjoyed their meals and some even ordered food to go. Would recommend. read more

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I'm a Tex-Mex hater so it means a lot when I say I thoroughly enjoyed this meal. We went on Tuesday where you can get a large fajita for the price of a medium. The skirt steak was extremely tender, smoky, and went well with the butter sauce; just a tiny bit more salt would have been perfect for me. The other one we got half beef half chicken - the chicken was surprisingly very juicy whilst being charred perfectly. That on top of the free unlimited chips (the white sauce was great) finally made me realize how people could enjoy Tex-Mex! read more

Candente - Museum District - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mother's Day dinner with the family. We got right in no wait at all, but the area we were sitting in had so many flies we finally bagged up our food and left. It was overwhelming for the kids and we left early and some food on the table because the flies were landing on it. This was my first bad experience with this restaurant, we did complain to staff but they didn't seem bothered no other tables were fighting like that. Might choose inside next time if we chose to return. We did ask for the table fans but that didn't help the situation. Also parking is always horrible they have security but they only sit there on the phones. The lot is already small and you allowed them to take over 2 spots there is a sports car in there all the time we have gone that takes over 2 spots read more

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I had an amazing experience at Candente! The patio seating, service, and food were all amazing: I ordered the cheese enchiladas and topped with queso and I ate the entire plate. My margarita was deliciously made. The patio is nice and spread out as well as tucked away from the road noise. Overall, a wonderful experience !, read more

Candente - Museum District - Cheese enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really enjoyed my experience here on Cinco de Mayo this year. It also was kind of surprising how well things worked out because I'm definitely used to Cinco de Mayo being a crazy day to try to go to a Mexican restaurant especially since they do not take reservations. I originally planned to just go there for drinks and go somewhere else to actually eat because they were doing tequila tastings. However while we were there, we were seeing the food that was coming out and smelling the aroma of the food they were serving and all three of us decided we were willing to wait and stay. So this was specifically for Cinco de Mayo, but they had as I said tequila tastings so they had different tables where they were giving out tequila. I thought it was very generous and a nice touch on Cinco De Mayo and the fact that it was free was great. So I decided to put us on the waitlist and they told us it would be about an hour or so, which would not have been ideal at all, but thankfully they were able to seat us very quickly compared to what they told us, which was amazing. The service was really good and I felt like our waitress was really friendly and attentive. Even in the midst of the craziness, she was still very available for us. The food was really good and I enjoyed the queso. My only complaint was that the queso was kind of cold. I probably should've asked for them to heat it up but it still tasted good. I got my entrée after and the portion was HUGE so I definitely had a lot of food to take home and I also really enjoyed it. One of the items on the entrée was a steak taco and the steak was so good. I feel like it was seasoned to perfection and I absolutely loved it. I also enjoyed the enchiladas as well. I got a kiwi margarita and it was really good too. I would say this is the second best Mexican food that I've had in Houston and I've been to several Mexican restaurants for tacos Tuesday. I would for sure recommend this place and I would definitely come back especially on a day that's not as crazy as Cinco De Mayo because I'm sure everything will be even faster and smoother but again I'm impressed at how well everything went considering it was Cinco De Mayo and we didn't even have a reservation. read more

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This is still one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Houston! It's always super busy, but usually they're able to seat you right away. This past visit I tried the birria tacos for the first time and now I have a new favorite. We also tried the brisket nachos. It could have used a little bit more cheese which we did ask our waiter for, but he never bought it out but I would stick to my usual queso with added ground beef. If you haven't tried Candente, I definitely recommend it you won't be disappointed. read more

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Excellent service and atmosphere. The servers were very attentive and bussers did not waste time in cleaning the area and providing straws and napkins. The complimentary chips and salsa were almost good and plentiful enough for a meal in and of themselves. Good for individuals, groups, and families. Three of us had lunch here, and the prices were very reasonable. The lunch menu featured a lot of standard favorites--enchiladas, tacos, fajitas. I had a combination platter of a taco, enchilada and burrito with rice and charro beans. Another companion had burria tacos. Spice level was good as well. Very attentive staff and they seem to understand customer's needs before they ask. Will return for Happy Hour. read more

Candente - Museum District - Taco and beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Close to museums, with interior and patio dining. Good atmosphere, food, and service. read more

Candente - Museum District - Entrance - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Canedente is not just a Michelin star since 2024 but is serves daily deliciousness. The restaurant is so beautiful with a massive outdoor sitting area that is heated, has fans for cooling and a beautiful water feature. The service was wonderful the young man gave his favorite items yet we picked the Shrimp Chevice Trio and the #1 grill. Our total bill was about $100.00 and the amount of food was literally enough for 4 people. The server knew we were sharing and had the rice/beans and fajita fixings all in dishes for us both, such a great touch! The food was amazing and so well seasoned that we barely had to add hot sauce. We of course had left overs, as we were packing it all up and wanted to take our chips and salsa that is phenomenal when the waiter offered us a bag of chips and fresh Salsa another great touch. read more

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Another year, another review of Candente! Candente is one of my top spots to bring friends or family who are visiting Houston since it's a local business with some Texas flare. Their barbecue inspired Tex-Mex is top notch. The meats are juicy & so flavorful! The service is exceptional (they keep that ranch dip, salsa, and chip basket flowing). There's plenty of seating available indoors and outdoors, with an open air patio and string lights that set a nice ambience in the evening. If you're debating on giving Candente a try, do it! read more

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First time here and it was more than I expected. Margaritas were excellent. Apps were tasty, yet a little small. However, main dishes were regular portions. Flavors were amazing. Everything was properly seasoned and spice heat level was noticeable, including on charro beans and birria tacos. The Tuesdays fajita special was a very good deal. There was plenty of great tasting fajitas and all the fixings. But my favorite was carne guisada. In my opinion, the best carne guisada in Houston. Service was great and free garage parking was a plus. I will definitely come back... on another Tuesday! read more

Candente is a Tex Mex restaurant located in the Montrose area of Houston. Candente is known for their margaritas, brisket queso and their fajitas. We visited Candente for dinner after happy hour ended on a Wednesday. Just an FYI that happy hour is Monday-Friday from 3-6 PM. Parking: there is a parking garage attached to Candente that has designated parking spots for diners. This parking is limited and there are signs that designate which spots are for Candente. There is also limited street parking around the restaurant. Ambiance: Candente has a bar, inside seating and an huge outdoor patio. We sat on the outdoor patio because there was a wait for an inside table. They were playing the Astros game at the bar TVs and they had a fun Loteria game going in the patio. This was a special event for that night. It was hot on the patio but that was just the natural Texas heat. The music inside was pretty loud when I went to use the restroom and I've seen that been a complaint from some diners on Yelp. Service: the service was fine. Being on the patio is tough because severs have a long way to travel to take care of the patio tables and inside tables. We had to ask for water refills a couple of times. The food came out in a timely matter so that was nice as we ordered appetizers and main entrees. Drinks: my brother got a mojito de coco which had rum, coconut, and lime. He enjoyed this mojito a lot and said it was refreshing in the heat. Food: the complementary chips and red and green salas were very good! We ate two baskets of these chips and asked for more salsa as well. We ordered two appetizers and three mains. Beef fajita quesadilla: the quesadilla was an appetizer for us and man this was good. The tortilla was crisped perfectly and the fajita beef was very tender. It came with a side of pico, sour cream and guacamole. It was $19 for 4 triangle pieces so a little pricey for a quesadilla. Smoked chicken flautas: this flauta appetizer came with 4 chicken flautas covered in avocado salsa, cream and queso fresco. The chicken in these flautas had great flavor! The chicken was moist and the shell on the flauta was thin and crispy. This was my favorite dish of the night! Carne Guisada: I ordered the carne guisada and it was delicious. It was stewed Mexican beef served with rice and beans and a side of three flour tortillas. The meat was tender and in a nice gravy sauce. It came with a side of cilantro, onions and tomatoes. The portion size was little lacking but it made up in flavor. Tacos birria de res: the birria tacos came with three tacos in one order. It came with a side of beef consume and rice and beans. The beef in the birria tacos was very tender and the consume had rich flavor. It was also a little pricey at $28 for the three tacos with rice and beans. Plato Epico: this combo plate came with a chicken taco, cheese enchilada, cheese chili relleno, and a crispy beef taco. This plate was your standard mixed Tex mex plate. It had all the staples on one plate. It also was only $25 so it was good value! Nothing stood out on this plate but it was an all around good Tex Mex plate. Overall, I'd say Candente brings the flavor on most of their food but at the price point of some items on their menu, it feels like I should have been more full. I subsidized the portions with their chips which is never an issue at Tex mex places. All of their beef dishes were good and their chicken flautas were the best dish of the night. The restaurant provided plenty of seating and the patio is a nice change of pace from an AC filled room. Come here for the food but don't expect it to be cheap! read more

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We dropped in for lunch on Sunday, party of four. Love that they have an attached garage for parking, kept the car cool even though it was in the 90's outside. The restaurant was still packed at 2:30 PM. We were seated in the last booth towards the back of the restaurant. Next time, I would opt out of sitting there as it's next to the kitchen and it's really loud with dishes and glasses banging around. It didn't help that our server forgot to put in our appetizer order. We waited to order the entree to give a little time for the brisket queso to arrive but it never showed up. We reminded the server that we never received it after the fajitas arrived, so that we would not get charged for it. We ordered the ceviche trio and a large prime Niman ranch skirt steak fajita for shared entrees. The ceviche was OK, the green one was a little bland. The fajita was the star of our lunch, cooked perfect to medium, very tender for skirt steak. We ordered extra flour tortillas and this took 15 mins to arrive. The mangonada was good. The cantaloupe and hibiscus Agua Frescas were good as well. I would come back again for the food, would love to try other things on the menu. read more

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Staple Tex mex place in Montrose. On a weekday they get busy around 6:30 but it's nice that there's a garage (narrow spots!!!) plus street parking. House Margarita is a nice size and very tasty. Queso is a must! Decent size for sharing too. Tacos Al carbon was tasty, I got the combo so one chicken one steak, and both were great. The tortilla was fresh and I loved the toppings it came with. Savory, filling, and comforting. Excellent service! read more

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It's difficult to say anything that hasn't already been said about this outstanding restaurant! The skirt steak fajitas were succulent, tender, and very flavorful. The (melted chili-lime butter?) served alongside it was a show-stopper! My son had the brisket enchiladas, which were also delicious. Our dinner at Candente was made perfect with attentive and friendly service. A wonderful meal! read more

Candente - Museum District - Skirt steak fajitas, rice and refried beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to try this place for years & finally had the opportunity to take a friend out for her birthday on Saturday night and we decided on Candente, a Michelin star restaurant. The chicken combo dish and premium margarita were excellent. Our server was also outstanding. The chips and salsa were okay but would like to return and try again. The chips and creamy salsa were both a little too salty. The parking was a bit of a challenge but we found parking in garage from entrance on other side of the block & walked to ground from second level. No reservations were accepted, but upon entering they took my name and phone number & said they would call first then text when table was ready. They texted several times first and I didn't see it because I was waiting on a call as stated- since I was only a few feet away on outside patio, I walked in after just having missed a call and we got seated. Later I saw a text saying our table had been given up. What? I guess since I didn't see the text, almost or did lose an original table? How simple it would have been just to call out my name once or twice where guests were clearly waiting? Seemed a bit ridiculous and impersonal if you ask me. The atmosphere was a bit noisy and overstimulating since we were seated near kitchen in back, but we were able to hold a conversation with no issues. Will return at a less busy time as Saturday night seemed a little chaotic. read more

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If you need a place in Houston that can host your whole crew and still feel like a cozy hangout, Candente is it. We rolled in with twelve people and got seated in a snap. The ambiance is warm and inviting--perfect for a laid-back feast with friends. Now, the food is where they really shine. The fajitas arrive sizzling hot, loaded with juicy ribeye or chicken that's tender and flavorful. The taco birria de res, with its luscious bone marrow, is a must-try. And don't skip the complimentary nachos and that magical green salsa--trust me, it's a flavor fiesta. Wrap it up with a flan or tres leches if you can, and you'll leave feeling like a Tex-Mex VIP. Great food, great service, and a whole lot of fun. read more

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My dad is a Tex-Mex connoisseur so as soon as someone recommended this place to him, we all had to go! Navigating there was super easy! They have a small private parking garage next to the restaurant that's free, but spaces are a little small so if you have a large car, park on the street. Otherwise, parking is relatively simple considering this restaurant is in the heart of Montrose. Just from the outside, I could tell the restaurant had a great ambiance. The decor was colorful, the lighting was nice, and overall it felt very cozy and comfortable! For food, we ordered the beef nachos since on Mondays it's half off nachos, and I got the birria tacos as recommended by our server. I think the nachos were absolutely delicious but I did think the portion was too small. I definitely envisioned a pile of nachos, but we received a plate of 8 chips. Maybe that's my fault for being gluttonous but however, they were super cheesy and delicious. I would only get them on Mondays though. My birria tacos were also pretty good. The consome was a little too cinnamon-y, but the salsa that came with it was nice and spicy! I do wish there were more onions on my tacos, but the meat itself was tender and juicy. The service was honestly ok, definitely nothing to write home about. They were a little slow which is fine since it seemed super busy, but it did seem like our waitress kept forgetting about us and rarely checked in. We asked for our check, but she gave it to us 20 minutes after we asked for it. I also requested a container for my consome to take home and I waited 10 min an extra for it but never got it and then she took my plate away. All in all, this is a place I would recommend for people to visit once, but we won't be abandoning our usual Tex-Mex place. read more

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Great place for a date night! The atmosphere was relaxed but lively, and we were able to get seated immediately on a Friday night despite what looked like a very busy night! Within minutes of getting seated, we were served fresh warm chips and salsa, which had the right amount of kick and flavor. My wife and I decided to just share a Medium skirt steak fajita order, which ended up being the right amount of food for us. No joke it came 10 minutes after our waiter left to put in our order!! The steak was perfectly medium, and with the grilled onions, garlicky butter sauce, and other toppings, the fajitas were absolutely fantastic! On our list to come back to this restaurant -- great vibes, great service, and great food! read more

Candente - Museum District - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came for lunch with some friends on a Thursday. It wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. I ordered a melón agua frescas to drink. It was decent. Maybe a little too sweet for me but not bad. For food we each had something a little different. I had the elote salad with steak which was very flavorful and surprisingly filling. My friend had the birria tacos which was served with bone marrow(?) she seemed to really enjoy it. I tried a bite of the taco with the consume and they were both super flavorful. Her boyfriend had the fajitas and he really enjoyed them and it was good portion wise. The chips and salsa were good too, the green salsa was yummy. Overall a great experience! Would definitely come back. read more

Candente - Museum District - Elote Salad w steak - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been wanting to come here for a few years after hearing from a coworker raving how good it is. Even more so now they were mentioned by Michelin and do they deserve the mention. There's street parking and a parking garage right next to the restaurant. There's a very large covered patio and lots of outdoor seating, inside there's a mural in progress and they blast the A/C. The chips and salsa were on point. The creamy green sauce is tangy and tasty. The red salsa had a lil kick and tasted roasted. We got an order of brisket enchiladas and a medium beef fajitas. We received our food in about 15 minutes and it was good. The brisket enchiladas for me are a first, it's smokey tender and had a small drizzle of bbq sauce. It came with some queso and rice and refried beans. All delicious. The beef fajitas were so good. The beef was tender and cooked to a perfect medium. The homemade flour tortillas tasted so great with them. I also had a cup of their chicken tortilla soup - it's served with diced avocado, tortilla chips and the broth is so good, flavorful and delicious. I also enjoyed the cantaloupe agua frescas. It was refreshing, not too sweet and served in a giant cup. The service was fine. I am glad I came here for dinner. I would love to try more of their menu and margaritas. read more

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Candente was pretty middle of the pack in terms of Tex-Mex in Houston. The service was friendly and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The queso is a white queso that has a great initial taste but lacks depth other quesos offer. Although they are supposedly known for their fajitas, I was expecting more. The chicken could have been marinated more and have more flavor. It also could have been cooked a little more tender. We got a frozen premium margarita that was solid and on par with most restaurants. Overall, Candente is not a bad experience but there are other places in Houston that shine more. (Of note- you are given more fajitas than are shown in my photo) read more

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I'm still thinking about those agua chiles the food was so GOOD!!! and the cantaloupe drink is also a very good choice read more

Candente - Museum District - Aguachile Seafood - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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More of a TEX than a MEX place. The complementary salsa and chips were good. We were seated at the patio for dinner. It wasn't too hot but a bit loud. I ordered the Carne guiseda which tasted more like chili meat, and the corn tortilla was like eating cardboard. We also ordered the trio ceviche, and the chip or tostada did not hold up but tasty. Service was pretty slow, but understandable.. not a place I would recommend to get Tex-Mex from. read more

Candente - Museum District - Trail Ceviche Trio - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My son and I went to dinner there tonight, 12/26. They offered for us to sit inside or outside. We were fine with either option, so they seated us inside at a booth for two - directly across from the area where prepared food is placed. We were provided with chips, two salsas (one red and one green) and water right away. The salsas had a little more zing than most Mexican restaurants, and we loved that! The chips were fresh; he and I ate the whole basket and then some. We ordered chili con queso and both had black bean enchiladas. I also had a small house margarita. The cheese dip and chips were yummy- high recommend it. It was far superior to the orange velveeta style queso available at most of the local Mexican restaurants. The enchiladas were also very good. I'm not convinced that the beans were vegetarian, however. So, I have mixed feelings on that one. No mixed feelings on the margarita though; it was delicious! The restaurant was clean and nice. The service was prompt and friendly. Let's be real though - the parking is terrible. I know it's Montrose. I live in Montrose, but a narrow parking garage with a single entrance/exit is pretty bad. I hated their parking garage, and there was security officer who was minimally attentive and a car with an obnoxious flashing light on top. Turn that off. I ended up parking down the street in a flooded area. If you have a very small, narrow car and tremendously good luck, you might find a parking place there. Otherwise, plan to park on the street and watch out for the no parking signs. Next time, I'll just walk there. That doesn't take away from the fact that the food and service here is excellent. My suggestion would be to add some vegetarian options. Not everyone wants a meaty dinner and more and more people are reducing or eliminating meat from their diets. read more

Candente - Museum District - Small house margarita. A+ - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I liked this place, but I think my expectations were a bit too high after wanting to go here for years. The fajitas were truly amazing and I loved the margs. I really judge Tex Mex by the salsa and unfortunately it wasn't my favorite. Still a great place though! read more

While Houston is saturated with TexMex restaurants I found Candente to mostly hit the mark for me. The food is actually very flavorful, the drinks hit the spot, and the atmosphere is electric All the seating areas look trendy and inviting. The menu offers a variety of options for both small plates and entrees. And staff was attentive, and the service speedy This is a spot for a date night, happy hour, or just a get together with friends or family Some tips: You can find parking in the garage behind the restaurant, but it can fill up and get quite cramped. Also, there's street parking, but you might have to do a bit of walking. You must try the brisket nachos, they're incredible. And keep in mind that they close fairly early even on weekends (10pm), so, get there early Cheers!! read more

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Usually when I go to Tex mex I get at least one thing that isn't great (and not worth the calories). This happily isn't the case at Candente! Every single thing we got here was top notch, from the ground beef enchiladas to the salsa and chips. read more

Candente was fantastic. Vicente was great! My friends and I came here for my birthday and the staff and our server made our night special. I will certainly be coming back. The food and ambience are both excellent. read more

Came here for lunch with a large group. We had a reservation and were seated upon arrival. The food was great! I got the Tuesday fajita special which is a large for the price of a medium. Service was great despite us being a fairly large group (10 people). I'll be back! read more

Candente - Museum District - Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Candente is a standout spot in Houston for bold, smoky Tex-Mex flavors. The mesquite-grilled meats are incredible, the tortillas are fresh, and every bite tastes thoughtfully crafted. The vibe is lively without being overwhelming, and the service is friendly and attentive. If you're looking for elevated Tex-Mex done right, Candente is a must. read more

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We had another great lunch at our favorite Tex-Mex spot near Montrose in Houston. The service was solid, and the food--especially the Don Miguel plate--was incredible. We came after the lunch rush, which made it even better. The open kitchen adds to the experience with amazing smells, and the bar usually has sports on. Even the restrooms are worth noting--clean, individual, and labeled "vacant" or "occupied." This was my third visit, and probably my favorite meal yet. I've tried the steak and fajitas before, but everything has been delicious. The queso was good, just too much. I'll definitely be back to try something new. Highly recommend! read more

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The decor outside was so cute! Bright colors big patio! They had fans but it was still hot we ultimately left when we did bc we were getting to hot. But that's Houston in the summer for you! I got the taco salad with chicken fajita meat it was delicious the chicken was so perfectly cooked and juicy! My friends got red fish and fajitas and they all looked good! Would recommend! read more

Candente - Museum District - Taco salad chicken fajita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here for a little celebration gathering with family friends. It's a cute tex mex place with lots of seating. We didn't have a reservation, but got seated right away at 7pm on a Sunday. We got some chips and 2 different salsas to start out with. It definitely tasted like everything was store bought and salsas didn't have the best taste to them. I ordered a large queso for the table, and it lacked a lot of flavor. For my main I got the black bean enchiladas, which were decent again. I really enjoyed the Mexican rice it came with. Overall, just an average tex mex place with nothing standing out. They do include 20% gratuity to the bill. Not sure if that's only for a party of a certain number, but something to note. read more

Candente - Museum District - Tres Leches - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I saw under the Yelp event page that they were celebrating their 5 year anniversary and offering $5 Rita's for the weekend. So I decided to visit, since I have been wanting to check this place out. They have a dedicated parking garage outback. You can try parking on the street if you can find a spot. I came on a Sunday afternoon and sat in the patio. Since it was a nice day. It a pretty large covered patio with fans. There were only a few patrons, but it picked up later on. I love that they immediately give you chips/salsa upon sitting down. They also had this other dip along with the salsa. Some type of ranch or verde dip, I can't quite place the flavor, but it was tasty. Service - was slow. I just wanted a few minutes to look at the menu once i got seated, but they didn't come back for 20 minutes. There wasn't much staff in the patio. When I did get hold of my server, Hector, he was friendly. Drink - the Rita's were nice and strong for their small stature. They should do this deal again. I did the frozen. They also have a good selection of Rita's on their regular menu, with flavors. They didn't give me any info on the tequila flight, which I would have loved to hear. Food - I wasn't too hungry. I just wanted something low cal to eat while I was drinking. I decided to go with the tortilla soup, $16. I wish I had gotten the cup instead of the bowl, but I could never find out the price after asking? The bowl version is huge. It's a meal, I took half of it home. Soup was pretty tasty, with deep flavor, that seemed authentic and homey, like a grandma dish. I would order this again, but the cup only. Overall, I wish my service was better, but Rita's were good. read more

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Kinda of a chaotic experience - long wait with not many places to wait. Parking can be a nightmare during peak but ok at other times. Hostess and bar always great staff and friendly but I've had a few waiters that you can tell they don't want to be there. However it's chaotic and I've worked in the restaurant so I'd probably be the same and it's up to the managers to help their staff out. Maybe a layout change? The drinks are ok, just to be honest... and one time I went my friend had to send it back several times. I've only gone because of birthdays but otherwise I can't say I'd go out of the way to visit unless I live or work in the area read more

Let me start by saying Candente is one of my favorite restaurants. I've had numerous birthdays there, get togethers and have ALWAYS enjoyed the food. Last night I got there at 8:50pm since it's stated they close at 10pm. I was IMMEDIATELY told at the host stand before we were even sat that they were about to close, confused I said,"Never mind, we don't want to keep y'all!" The manager stepped in and insisted we stayed since it was a packed house, said don't worry about time, dine in with us. That put us at ease so we stayed, and went to our table. Well, the server comes to our table and as he greeted us we were made aware ONCE again kitchen was about to close! I brought up the fact that it states they close at 10 and he said he didn't know why, since that was incorrect. We ended up leaving, disappointed and frustrated. I wouldn't have shown up that late if I knew that close at 9, but also as guests, it is not productive to rush and let people know we basically have under 10 minutes to place our order to hurry up and dine. A VERY unfortunate experience! We went to Tapatía down the street and enjoyed some yummy Mexican food. read more

My husband and I came out for NYE the was great the food was delicious. The service was great and the restaurant is phenomenon. We set out on the heated patio. read more

Candente - Museum District - Tacos Carbon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We met family for my sisters birthday. Traffic was awful but we were pleasantly surprised to find they have a free parking garage for customers. Our group of 15 was already seated and eating chips and salsa. We were seated right away as we had reservations. Wasn't too crowded but it was Thursday night. The white salsa is the best I ever had. It's a hint of spice and just enough for me even though I love super spicy. We ordered and our food delivered pretty fast. The birria tacos were amazing, full and worth the price. My husband had the enchiladas. I only ate the tacos not the beans and rice but they were included. My husband had the mangonata and said it was good. We had a variety of dishes and everyone enjoyed. The bill was about 400 but very good because we had drinks and big plates of food. It's a pretty big place. They have a banquet room in the back and a large patio area. read more

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