Do NOT sleep on this place! You will regret it! Chavez Mexican Cafe is tucked away in the corner of a shopping center, which gives it that exclusive hidden-gem feel. Everything about this restaurant made me love it even more. We had a small gathering here for a retirement celebration, and from the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and genuinely cared for. The decor beautifully celebrates Mexican culture and creates an atmosphere that feels both homey and elevated. The service was exceptional. We were lucky enough to be served by Melo, who absolutely elevated the experience. He was knowledgeable about the menu, made thoughtful recommendations without being pushy, and accommodated every request we had. What really stood out was the attention to detail, it honestly felt like Michelin-level service. From placing the salt neatly on the napkin, to turning drink handles outward when setting them down, to the way he took orders starting with the retiree, then the elders in the group, and then everyone else (even though that wasn't our seating order). It was incredibly thoughtful and intentional. Those small details did not go unnoticed. Melo was engaging, personable, and attentive the entire time. The food was delicious. The drinks took a little longer to come out from the bar, but they were absolutely worth the wait. And the salsa? Incredible. I genuinely wish I could have it at home every day. I'd put it on everything. I ordered the Skinny Avocados and was slightly nervous because avocado can make or break a dish. Too hard or too soft, and the whole meal suffers. But wow! There was absolutely nothing to worry about. The avocados were perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and while the dipping sauces were great, I barely needed them because the avocado and chicken were already so delicious on their own. I'm so glad we came here and already looking forward to our next visit. This will be my go-to Mexican restaurant going forward. read more

We had a group of 6 that decided to come here for lunch recently. After we were seated the menus appeared along with the complimentary chips and salsas. After about 15-20 minutes of talking we realized that no one had come to take our orders. We finally saw our waitress and motioned for her to come over telling her that we wanted to order. I think we would have waited longer for her if we hadn't sought her out. It was like she didn't care about us. I ordered the Carne Guisada ($17) from their lunch menu. The plate of beef fajita meat was served with veggies along with rice and charro beans. It was a good tasting meal but at more like a 3 score rather than a 4. Add to that the previously mentioned very slow table service and the most I can give to Chavez is a 3. For some reason whenever I come here I have a problem with the table service. read more

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We are new to the area and this place was recommended and I understand why, it was so so good! The restaurant is the perfect size, plenty of seating and huge on the inside. The margs were made perfect every single time and we loved both of our meals. The service was quick and very fast. I will come back 100% read more

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I've tried cheese enchiladas from lots of other restaurants, but Chavez cheese enchiladas are the absolute best. The best real cheddar, the best tortillas, the best chili gravy. You can ask for spicy or just as they come.Add to that the ambiance of the restaurant and the wonderful staff and you have the best Tex Mex experience in Spring Branch. read more

Went here on a Wednesday with my fiancé and the food was great as well with the service!! read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Plates 1: Flautas with fajita rice and beans 10/10 Plate 2 : Burrito al Chavez with rice 11/10 - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

A restaurant in the Spring Branch area off Gessner that has decent Tex Mex. Came for a celebration with a few friends and had a good experience with our server being pretty knowledgeable on their menu items and bringing our food. This restaurant is bigger inside than what you would expect from the outside. Steaks were served on individual warming ovens and served with generous portions of sides of fresh tortillas and beans / rice. We were too early for happy hour but heard they have good margaritas. Looking forward to a repeat visit. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a great way to celebrate the New Year at a local Mexican restaurant in the Spring Branch area. Recommended by EM and he was right.This place knocked it out of the park. This location is way bigger in the inside than you would think with comfortable booths and very friendly servers. Their food was served hot and tortillas definitely were housemade to order. The delicious chicken fajita tacos I had were served with salsa and pico. Could not resist extra tortillas .They were that good and I think it helped we came on an early Saturday afternoon since heard this place can get busy with their all day happy hours Monday to Wednesday. The Carne Asada came out hot and steamy on mini hibachi grills to keep your food hot. Impressive presentation. Plenty of parking. Great service .A+. Will be back. read more

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While the food is Tex-Mex, the heart and soul of the service team makes up for anything that's lacking. Exceptional service.

I enjoyed a lunch here with coworkers. I appreciated the quick service, complimentary salsa and chips, and delicious beef fajitas. They came on a sizzling plate with a nice amount of burnt rice, ample beef, onions, mushroom, tortillas, and more. The portion size was ample as well. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a great Mexican spot in the neighborhood. read more

I have recently been working near the restaurant and decided to give it a try. I have to say that hidden gem comes to mind if I was gonna describe this restaurant. I have been there three times now and I have to say I have been impressed and extremely surprised that this place can make food this delicious. It's hidden in a strip center and most people would over look it. They have a full bar that I must say would rival most places. I ordered the seafood and I know it's definitely a risk unless you have been recommended by someone else. But I have to say I was blown away by the taste and tried another seafood option when I went back. The restaurant has a kid friend area where they can color. The staff is very friendly and the homemade tortillas are amazing. This place is a great place and I'm so so glad I took a chance. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been here several times over the last couple of years and have always smelled sewer gas, especially at the entrance. Regardless the food has always been good and I tolerated it however today the smell was unbearable. Brought it to the attention of management and they looked at me as if I was from Mars. Had to leave. They obviously have a sewage problem they need to address. read more

To be honest, I went there last week and I was very disappointed from what I had heard. Service was good. Food was average. I was told it was happy hour for the margarita yet I didn't order the right one to get the happy hour price which should've been explained to me in more detail. I don't think I'll be going back. read more

WARNING: I was a long time patron of this restaurant, however I learned that it's a very felty and unsafe place. I was served beans that I never ordered, nor have I ordered before. Their waitress Gabby served me a bowl of dirty, beans which had a huge rock in my bowl and when I bit down on it, my implant broke and my bridge cracked, many of my other teeth were damaged as well. The owner's daughter ran over to me and ask for the rock and she admitted that this has happened many times before, just as her dad the owner admitted. She gave me the owner, her father's cell phone number. He assured me that he would take care of this matter, and to go ahead and get started on getting my teeth fix. After that he never called or answer my calls. In fact he later started switching the blame on the company where he buy the beans. This man is a crook and I will see him in court! read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - This is the dirty rock that was in the bean they served me and it caused damages to my teeth. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Driving down Gessner, HUNGRY! So I saw this place on the side of the road that looked like it had been there forever (but I have never heard of it) so I figured, what the hell, I'll give it a try and wow sure happy I did! Nothing fancy. Just a clean old fashion Tex Mex joint in a Spring Branch strip center serving some great food at reasonable prices. Chips and two types of salsas served as you sit down in a gigantic dining area with an attached bar. Fresh brewed tea and a great fish dish called Veracruz. Service was quick and pleasant and I'm anxious for my second visit so I can try some other items. I can't believe I haven't been here before! read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - My excellent Fish Veracruz - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Second time here and even better than the first time. Their queso flameado with chorizo is a must definitely one of the best ones I've had. We got one of their parrilladas and it was AMAZING. So flavorful and stays hot because of their sizzle set up. We also tried their dessert and it was good I want to definitely try their tres leches next time. The restaurant is perfect for families as it has a playground and they celebrate birthdays! Our server was amazing and helpful in making choices. She also told us of their different drink specials on different days which I will definitely be back for! read more

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Visiting form California and wanted authentic Mexican food for Cinco De Mayo. Was delicious. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - ChavezRita - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really good place nice people here nice owner always good to visit and the food it's fantastic

Best in the business! The staff is awesome and the service is excellent. The happy hour menu at the bar has a bunch of great new choices. The beer is ice cold!! read more

I absolutely love this place! The ambiance is spectacular! The music is lively! The bartenders, Johnny & Camilo are amazing oh & the bus boy who brought my chips & salsa also asked if I wanted more chips & salsa & water. I had a beef fajita taco & Mangonada, and they satisfied me 100%! I plan on coming back for more...thank you staff for your excellent & expedient service! read more

Absolutely wonderful.....a Houston gem!!! Arguably one of the the best Mexican restaurants on the west side of town!

Great space that can accommodate large parties and food is pretty good. A couple of times are fajitas were over cooked and lacking flavor; however, salsa and queso were great and quesadillas tasty. Bacon Jalapeno shrimp with sautéed onions were good. The issue we have is zero prices for the bar items --overwhelming menu but no drink prices and when we asked--it caused us not to drink at all! $15 house margarita and $9 beer! For 3 pm in the afternoon--those are ridiculous prices--so our bill was $100 when it could have been $200 but we were so shocked that the 3 of us all drank water. Too bad because I was hoping it could be a fun spot for food, gathering and happy hour but now I will not be able to view this spot for margs, beer nor cocktails read more

I'm going to be honest. I love this place, a few years back we used to go there a lot before they extended their place and the service was always good. We would usually take a large crowd each time and they never disappoint. After that I've been there just a few times with a large group as well and my only complaint is the service. They take a really long time for the food to arrive to our table maybe it's not the service but the kitchen, or we were too many? I don't know. We were there yesterday and even though the waiter was great he still had trouble getting our orders together and even the check. I'm sure he was busy with other tables but we weren't that many this time and besides our table there was only one more group sitting next to us. Anyway the food is great the place is clean love the vibe after the renovation so yes I would recommend for you to go. I do suggest to make a reservation for a large group 10+ that way they know to get more than one waitress/waiter to help. read more

The food here is SO much better than the strip mall would lead you to believe . The quality and freshness of the ingredients - vegetables, meat, seafood, and poultry result in a delightfully flavorful meal. Service is fastest for small groups, but they never hover. And, the prices are amazing for food that has specially been prepared for you and isn't waiting under a lamp at a drive thru. Treat your taste buds to a great meal! read more

Food is always amazing. My family has been coming here for over 3 years and service is always amazing. The staff is very friendly and the owner is a great person. The atmosphere is great and feels very authentic. If your looking for genuine Mexican food and that hispanic hospitality, this is definitely worth checking out. read more

Food is super yummy! I'd never seen stuffed fried avocados at a Mexican restaurant before but it was delicious and I really enjoyed it. The avocados are stuffed with cheese and meat and then deep fried. The enchilada and sides were also delicious. Their margaritas are also yummy and I think I will visit here again. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Fried Avocado with Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This Mexican restaurant is right down the street from us and claims to be the best Mexican food. So we had to give it a shot and oh my I almost agree with them on claiming to be the best Mexican food. From the outside it looks pretty run down but inside they have the fiesta Mexican vibe going! The staff is super friendly and service is nice and quick. We got the El Rico which comes with enchilada, beef taco, and pork carnitas which was juicy and tender. The enchilada was *chef kiss* probably the most flavorful chicken enchilada I have ever had covered in tomatillo sauce it came with a kick! The tacos were exceptional and the tortilla is made in-house which you can tell by crisp and softness of it. If you're ever in the area don't sleep on this restaurant, it's really good authentic Mexican food and we will definitely be come back! They have sooooo many food options it's really hard to decide what you want to eat because you want to eat everything!! read more

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Great service!!! & the food was amazing!! The ambiance was nice. Not too loud to where we were able to talk to each other instead of yelling. The servers were very sweet! I will be coming back for more fajitas! read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - I ordered La Mamasita skillet. It was Delicious!!! 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place the only thing I don't like is that the salsa is cold I like warm salsa with chips. I do like that they offer pork skin with cheese so good. read more

Love this place! It's clean, quiet, and delicious! The portions are a great size and the meals are affordable. There is a kids are so the adults can enjoy their meals. Kids meals also come with an ice cream! Service was decent as well! read more

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the diablo ribs amazingggg everyone come out to 2557 gessner houston tx. 77080 and get ready for a fire rodeo of flavor and spicyness one order is all it takes and if you all are like me go get their margarita and diablo ribs bud that a texas show down remember chavez mexican cafe eatndrink responsibly read more

Just celebrated ten years. Family place, owner cooks, daughter waits tables, etc. incredibly nice people, all, who will remember you. Lots of local regulars, free party room for your little league team etc. tv's to watch the Astros. I've never eaten anything that wasn't awesome. Their salmon with lemon butter sauce is incredible, they have a shrimp stuffed jalapeño big enough that twos a meal, the quesadillas are nice and crispy, and the pork tacos are to die for. Go there. Eat. Smile. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Salmon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went visited for dinner and it was our first time. The restaurant is bigger than it appears and the staff is nice. I had the crunchy tacos with chicken but they brought me beef. It was good though. I also had a margarita. It wasn't very strong but I enjoyed it. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was good. The service was really good because I went with a friend who eats at Chavez regularly. The decor was nice and the restaurant was clean. I would eat here again. read more

Great customer service! The wait staff was always checking on our water glasses. My veggie enchiladas were delicious and unique. Unlike other places that put mushrooms and peppers on veggie enchiladas, Chavez puts carrots and cauliflower. The plate is big and served with white rice. It's one of their lighter options and served with a choice of tomatillo or another type of sauce. My parents seemed to enjoy their fish and taco dishes. The chips are not greasy and served with red and green sauces. I shall be back for more veggie enchiladas. read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So I came here with coworkers and I had the chimichanga and a strawberry mango margarita! I will say thht everything here is good! The place is chill and relaxing and the atmosphere is very welcoming! I wouLd totally come back here again. The food is really good. I would have given yhem a 5/5 but the chimichanga was a little too cheesy and not so much fajita beefy. Overall, this place is totally worth the stop and chill. read more

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One of THE BEST Mexican restaurants in Houston. Food is always delicious. Service is outstanding. Ambiance is laid back, friendly and comfortable. read more

We have our game night there and have 24 people and they are awesome the service is great and the food is awesome!

This is a true neighborhood gem. They offer friendly service, excellent margaritas, and the Fish Vallarta is outstanding.

I have to start out by saying the staff here is on the Chick-fil-A status customer service. A lady left her purse at a booth and one of the waiters ran chasing the car to give it to her. Love it!!!! BRAVO Ive lived in Houston all my life and have been looking for a nice affordable Mexican restaurant with good food. This place definitely fits the check list! We had the enchiladas de mariscos and the chicken taco salad. The echo enchiladas were very flavorful and delicious. The chicken taco salad was huge and loved the taste of the chicken. The flavor and the authenticity of their food was memorable. Will be back with my family!!! read more

Chavez Mexican Cafe - Chicken taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A hidden gem. You would drive past this place and not think twice about it, but this has turned into our go to spot. Amazing margs and frozen drinks. Real drinks, not just blended ice. The food is top notch and the service makes you feel like family. My wife and I have eaten here several times and tried half the menu. It's all great. But really, it's the staff and service that makes us come back. Everyone is super friendly, attentive and kind. Multiple Poeple will check in to make sure your having a great evening. Out of the dozens of times we have eaten here, we have never had a bad experience. read more