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    Mitchell D.

    My Wife and I always enjoyed eating here. It's unfortunate that it's closed now. Loved the empanadas. Hopefully they will find a new location soon.

    El Taco Mixer with Picadillo, Barbacoa, and Pollo en Salsa Verde
    Melodi D.

    Came to Cascabel because I was really excited by the idea of Mexican Vegan food! It wasn't something I had tried before, nor something I've seen elsewhere in Houston (but if you happen to know of other spots, I would love to know!). The restaurant is in what was probably originally someone's house, so it has a very cozy, welcoming feel. In terms of house-like restaurants, this one leans more casual and hole-in-the-wall, rather than dimly-lit and intimate, if you know what I mean. When we came in on a Sunday afternoon, there was also live music playing, which really added to the ambiance. I ordered the Taco Mixer, which came with three tacos (your choice of "meat"), rice, and refried beans. I chose Picadillo (soy), Pollo en Salsa Verde (jackfruit), and Barbacoa (jackfruit) for my tacos. I really loved the Pollo en Salsa Verde and Barbacoa. Though they didn't exactly taste like their namesake, they were still really delicious. I did not really like the Picadillo. Overall, though, I thought the dish was great. It was also huge and very well worth the price. My biggest complaint about this restaurant is that the service is very slow. The food came out pretty quickly after we ordered, but it took a long time for someone to come take our order and for someone to bring the check. We were waiting for quite a while. However, I do not think this entirely diminishes the experience--I would definitely like to come back and try more of their expansive menu!

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    Aruni G.

    Great spot for Mexican vegan food! I was in Houston this past weekend visiting with some college girlfriends and we went here since we had a mix of vegetarians and dairy free people in our group of 5 people. The weather was amazing so we could sit outside in their patio. We all enjoyed our food. We were told the mole was spicy but it was actually sweet and we were expecting spicy when we ordered it. It wasn't very crowded when we were there. The server was really nice and took several photos of us. Making Mexican food all vegan is quite an accomplishment!

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    Heather R.

    Very very good, authentic and fully vegan Mexican food in Houston! The chimichanga and steak burritos are deliciousssss! I keep coming back for more :) the horchata and chips and spicy queso are also a fan favorite! The restaurant is small inside but has a large patio for extra seating.

    Anna S.

    Upon arrival, the parking situation was abysmal; a few lots were in front of the restaurant, but space was limited, and it was extremely close to the road, which could be a safety hazard. Street parking across the restaurant was also an option, but it was inconvenient. While the exterior/patio of Cascabel had a very homey and cozy vibe, I wasn't a fan of the interior and think the seating could use some TLC. The workers were patient when taking our orders and extremely friendly, albeit the service was slow, and we had to flag down the servers a few times. I felt extremely indecisive when looking at the menu. There were several tasty options, and it was nice of them to be transparent about what ingredients were used to make the vegan meats! Ultimately, I ordered the Birria Tacos (which uses Barbacoa) and the Spanish Rice. - Birria Tacos (3.75/5): My first thought when I took a bite was that the tacos tasted like pizza. When I opened the taco, there was more cheese than the vegan Barbacoa (jackfruit). As a result, the pizza taste overpowered the birria soup, which I felt did nothing when I dipped the tacos into it; non-vegan Birria tacos tastes drastically different, so this was an experience, to say the least. Despite my qualms, the tacos were prepared well, and I enjoyed the overall texture! - Spanish Rice (2.5/5): To be candid, I was disappointed when I took a bite. I'm not too familiar with Spanish Rice, but I thought the texture was hard and severely lacking in flavor. The addition of lime and onion, cilantro, etc., did help! - They also served a chicharrones appetizer with three types of salsa, which was fun to eat, and my group enjoyed it as well. Since I love Mexican food, I'd be open to giving Cascabel another try if I'm in the area! But my first time here was a bit lukewarm, and I'd look into their other options next time.

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    Bryan V.

    This was my first time trying Vegan Mexican food and it was pretty good! Their chips with queso was honestly one of my favorite dishes despite the simplicity. The vegan cheese was pretty convincing and it had the slightest kick to it which really elevated the dish. I tried their street tacos as well. The pastor was pretty good but I think the barbacoa was just alright. I could tell it was jackfruit immediately. The tamales were a bit on the dry side so I had to use a lot of salsa. The mole enchiladas are good especially if you like potatoes. The quesadilla is a safe option as usual; I got pastor with mine and it was solid. My favorite dish though was the Birria tacos. Super crispy and flavorful. I honestly could not tell it was meatless. The consomé was delicious and honestly paired well with every dish, not just the Birria tacos. Since everything was vegan, I left feeling full in a good way since nothing was too greasy or heavy!

    Euny S.

    Have been here multiple times with family and friends and always find the food amazing. I really like their birria tacos and their quesadillas. They have some amazing charro beans and their platters are always filling.

    Andrew W.

    I had a brunch with my family and friends! I had a breakfast plate with beef protein and that was a good choice! All of my friends loved it

    J. Antonio H.

    This place is a gem. Outstanding service from Catherine. The food tasty. A great variety of protein choices. To a decent kids menu. I actually ordered off of, because needed a light bite. I also ordered queso which was excellent, and to surprise of my friends vegan The carnivores as well .loved. Wisp which was excellent fresh pick. Good ambience a first choice in any part of town Revisited this evening 09 May.24excellent service . Smashing food my partner and I shared "a taste of Cadcabels. Great variety of tastes more than enough for both of us. I didn't sample mocktails, because I prefer cocktails but there's a nice offering.. there is street parking. If I go anywhere more than once in this metroplex of approx 7 million it's good we have many choices. I spoiled us with flan to go really yummy

    Diana V.

    The food was delicious, I had their Birria Tacos. Everything was fast and they were sweet. 10/10!

    Single Quesadilla
    Kimberly H.

    Cute place with decent vegan Mexican food! Came here with a group of friends, and they started us off with some complimentary chips and various salsas to dip. The menu had a large variety of Mexican foods and many different options for protein. I ended up getting the single quesadilla with al pastor and my friends got the tostada plate, birria tacos, and crunchywrap, which I was able to try each one. - Single Quesadilla with al pastor (3.5/5): the quesadilla was packed with the el pastor and was a pretty generous proportion. I thought the flavor was good, but I felt like the quesadilla needed more cheese and was on the saltier side. The side salad that came with it definitely helped balance out the fattiness of the quesadilla, especially, the sour cream dressing which added more dimension to the overall dish. Overall, I found this dish tasty, but it did not really stand out against other quesadillas. - Crunchywrap (4/5): My favorite dish out of the ones we tried. The crunchywrap was thick and juicy and was like an elevated Taco Bell crunch wrap supreme. - Tostada plate (3.8/5): The tostadas were packed with the meat. The flavor was good and I enjoyed the texture. - Birria tacos (3/5): I felt like these were too tomato heavy and not very birria flavored. My friend commented how it tasted like pizza. It was juicy though. Service/ambiance: The vibes here were good, especially in the outdoor seating area. Service was also super nice and they let us sit and talk for hours.

    Las Flautas

    Best vegan Mexican food in the Houston area. Even if you're not vegan, the food is so spectacularly flavorful and hearty, you won't miss out. Their meats including the tinga and barbecue are delicious. We have never had anything we didn't like. Always worth the 40 minute drive for me and my carnivore husband.

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    LeScotcia S.

    I realllllly wanted to love this place BUT it's too inconsistent! Not to mention I've mentioned to Them the moldy vent on the inside that several other customers have referenced in Their reviews but was looked at like I had mold on My face. I try not to take everything personal so if the food is good then I may be able to get past the usual lack of! The service has been 50/50. There's a very nice patio area if You choose to sit outdoors. The first maybe two times I visited it was honestly pleasant but the third, fourth and so on were horrible experiences. I ordered the same thing every time. The birria tacos. They were amazing initially. Then all of a sudden someone decided to put a pound of mozerrella in the tortilla!!!! Why? The flavor or lack thereof from the original experience. Sigh -The cilantro rice is good, but I don't care for the Spanish rice. -The taco platter isn't worth getting especially with so many different concoctions. The jackfruit if like birria style was the most decent if not the chorizo 3/5. I'll pass on the rest! Now, I must admit that They ran a "limited edition" if You will of birria ramen & O M G that was Their BEST thing going it easily 10/10!!!!! The spice, the broth, the FLAVOR!!!!!! I begged Them to keep it even though They forced You to spend $25 as a special it forced You to also get a side option but it was so amazing, I was willing to spend the extra $10 from the side. I digresss :( Even the alcohol has gotten weak!!!! I gave it at least two more tries after the initial visit. This place is not cheap so if You are going to attach high price tags on Your menu at least make sure You are staying consistent. NO MAS!!!!! I usually go to Mo Better Brews or Houston Atlanta Vegan for My vegan fix, but They are not located as close to Me as Cascabel. Plus, I truly enjoy some good Mexican food! Won't be returning :(

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    i got the vegan quesadilla which was super delicious!!! highly recommend :) my waitress was also super chill and friendly!

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    I love cascabel, i always go when i have the time everything is amazing. I still haven't tried it all but i plan on it.

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    Very cute place. Great flavors, maybe need a little less carrots in the queso. I'll be back for sure!

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    Food is always on point! Nice outdoor seating area. They give you good portion sizes.

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    The Original Ninfa's on Navigation - Steak

    The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

    3.9(2.3k reviews)
    12.0 miWarehouse District, Second Ward
    $$
    Private events
    Catering service

    Happy Cinco De Mayo! Met the ladies here to celebrate, & break bread…read more Thank you Jamila for selecting this original location of the Original Ninfas, to host, (our last supper, before your relocation from Houston to Florida.). A place I grew up in as a little girl in Beaumont but never have I've visit this "original" location. Stepping in to this spot felt like a restaurant in the country of Mexico. I ordered the El Henry. I absolutely loved my dish, only thing I would've chance was the cheese enchilada definitely would've swap for a chicken or beef one, or maybe even a flaunta. I really like the Mexican rice, it had little potatoes and carrots in it. Some of the best Mexican yellow rice I've had. They offer a cinco de mayo drink special. The only thing that seem to make it special was the drinks apparently were limited edition menu items. Nothing was special about the prices. The regular menu drinks were a dollar(s) less. The margarita I ordered first was peach coconut. I didn't taste the coconut at all. I swap for the peach strawberry ($14 or 15) which was great, sweet& strong. One did me just right. You get to select up to two flavors for additional $2 (for both verse each, that's a plus. Not worded on menu). If you select a third flavor an additional $2 would be added ($4 in total) I appreciate separate tickets provided after confirmation and no additional gratuity automatically added, which he got tip equally the same or more. When asked about the "empty" patio that was available, he informed us that the entire deck was reserved. Upon departing I noticed from the parking lot individual tables, of separate parties were occupying only 3 tables. It was 8 of us sitting at 2 tables. Which the table was pushed up against the wall, and one side was inaccessible, which took away spacing. Service was lovely space was really tight. Good thing some of the ladies didn't order full meals. Definitely wouldn't have been able to fit every plate.

    Very Overwhelming! Parking: They have a lot, but on a Friday…read moreI had to park on the street and walk a ways. I would not go again on a Friday. They do have valet, but it's paid. Ambiance: upon walking in, it was chaos and sooooo many people standing up and sitting down. Walking around with drinks. I felt like I was in a club. A server made her way to me to take my Togo order. While waiting, I grabbed a drink at the bar and just made the happy hour cut off. Service was great as I was able to get my order and it was a large order. Everything was correct. The house margarita was ok, I wish I had gotten the hibiscus flavor. Order; Crab Tostadas Mixed Fajitas Snapper Mole Enchilada Ninfa 2 Tacos Margarita Mix The only thing I would order again is the crab tostadas and the beef fajitas. The chicken had no flavor at all. The charros beans and rice were not anything special. I was not a fan of either. Overall, we are not planning to order from here again. It just wasn't what Mark Weins made it seem like on his review. Also, whoever the driver was practically could not wait for me to turn around. Sorry, I had to take a pic. Very rude.

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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Barbacoa and Carnita Taco

    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    4.2(288 reviews)
    10.0 miMidtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose
    $$

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

    This place was AWESOME!! I was in Houston visiting...and just found this place on Yelp…read more The service was great, the place beautiful, the flautas great, rice and beans were on point. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place.

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    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe - Queso + Beef

    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    3.9(886 reviews)
    9.4 miThe Heights
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    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

    I used to eat here 3X a week. Tonight reminded me why I no longer do.I was with a new friend ,so I…read moreonly took 1 photo. The "queso" w/carne seemed to be out of a can-it was orange & didn't have the consistency of real cheese- wasn't really cheese & was disgusting. It was $9.99. I am including a photo of the overcooked beef fajita. A senior citizen can get the all beef lunch fajita special for virtually the same price as the fajita combo here ALL DAY at Pappasitos. It definitely is enough for 2. The meat melts in your mouth. EVERYTHING is better quality than here. Teo charged $1.50 for perhaps 4 or 5 slices of lime to make the happy hour margaritas made with a gross mix drinkable. That's outrageous. It reminds me that I had stopped going long ago when they charged extra for onions on enchiladas. Come on. You don't charge extra for chopped onions! I have never been to another restaurant that does so. Some even provide carmelized grilled onions gratis. I'm convinced that a $15. YUMMY mango margarita at Pappasitos would have given us the same buzz & tasted better than 8 happy hour margaritas here. I used to love the in house made flour tortillas at Teo. Tonight they were tough & uneventful. We arrived on a week night when they were not busy. Neither of the salsas were as good as they used to be.The water pitcher didn't even have ice when they refilled the water. I have absolutely no desire to return. Why would I?

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    Maximo - Tostada

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    4.6(154 reviews)
    8.3 miWest University
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    Came to Maximo on a weekday around 5:30 and it was pretty quiet at first, but by the time we…read morefinished dinner the place had filled up a lot. It's definitely a smaller, cute neighborhood spot with a really fun vibe. The service was good. Our server was funny, attentive, and made the experience fun. We started with the "corn ribs" appetizer and WOW. Probably one of my favorite corn dishes I've had in a long time. So flavorful and addictive. We also got the "Tiradito de Hamachi" crudo, which was fresh and delicious! For the entree, my friend and I shared the tacos (which comes with your choice of 3). We added an extra taco to make it 4. I was genuinely shocked that the mushroom taco ended up being my favorite because I almost always prefer meat, but it was THAT good. The fried shrimp taco was also amazing. For dessert, we got the tres leches cake. I'm usually not a huge fan of strawberry or fruit toppings on desserts, but the cake itself was really, really good. I ended up just removing the strawberries and eating the cake, which was moist and flavorful. The only downside for me was the drinks. They looked larger than they actually were because of the glassware, and they tasted a little watered down. I had two, and they just weren't very strong or super flavorful. Other than that though, the food and service absolutely made up for it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Definitely worth a visit. The branzino and hamachi crudo were my favorites, but we loved every dish…read moreand drink we ordered. The tres leches was also a great treat and not too sweet. I would also recommend the lump crab dish, guacamole, and shrimp appetizer A really cool concept and service was great. All staff were really friendly and made sure our experience was great. Our server paced out our courses really well and made sure we always had clean plates and silverware. Would definitely come back and try more of the menu There's a small parking lot and also lots of free street parking. The restaurant itself is cute and relatively small

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    Ambriza - Street corn.

    Ambriza

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    14.3 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Veteran-owned & operated

    Get the pork belly bites and their cocktails are delicious…read more If you're here on a Sunday for brunch and have a sweet tooth the French toast is unforgettable. No other French toast will come close. Their homemade sauces make more tantalizing. If you like salty spicy, get the jojo sauce. I don't think it's on the menu And to finish, personally I like cocktails but their fresh filled churros are super fun. And can't beat the fresh factor! Brandon is an excellent attentive server. He knows the menu in and out. He'll steer you right. It's a neighborhood gem

    We had a 70th & 60th birthday celebration at Ambriza's Vintage, and we were very impressed and…read moresatisfied with how beautiful and perfect everything turned out. Rodrigo & Araceli were amazing, ensuring everything was going smoothly and according to plan. Our servers Augusto and Christian, were very attentive, kind, and on point with our food and drinks. Food was exquisite and portions were generous, cooked to perfection. The churros with chocolate and the complimentary photos for the birthday girls was the cherry on top. Ambriza's management & staff truly know how to make their guests feel special. They went above and beyond, exceeding all of our expectations. Definitely having more celebrations here in the future! On behalf of me & my family, THANK YOU again for the excellent service and making this a memorable night!! Barbie Artiga

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    Candente - Museum District - Beans and rice

    Candente - Museum District

    4.1(624 reviews)
    9.6 miMuseum District, Montrose
    $$

    A Cali girl-lala enjoying some Tex Mex…read more 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!

    Glowing red. Burning. Candente…read more 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.

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    Cascabel - vegan - Updated May 2026

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