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Chuy's

3.5 (402 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Baja Shrimp Tacos
Meri L.

This place was very good! Upon waking in I was able to smell all the TexMex flavors. So good! To start, fresh chips, salsa and a creamy sauce were brought out. It was so good! I couldn't put my finger on what the creamy sauce was, but it was delish. The salsa was chunky and had a small kick. Super good! For my entree I ordered shrimp tacos. They were delicious! They were also wrapped in a tin foil shaped shrimp (see picture). Talk about presentation! My cousin ordered a chicken enchilada and Chile relleno (not pictured). She really enjoyed. For my drink I had a spicy watermelon margarita. It was perfection!! Our waitress was wonderful! 5 stars! I really enjoyed my lunch!

Chuy's Big-as-your-Face Burrito
Jim J.

Chuy's Big-as-your-Face Burrito tasted fine, but nothing special. Instead treat yourself and get their chicken or beef fajitas. You won't be disappointed. Their free creamy jalapeño dip with chips is also super delicious. And Chuy's Tres Leches dessert is absolutely amazing... The best in town!

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Sharonda D.

I stopped here today to have a quick lunch with my son. The service was not bad but it wasn't great either! In keeping it honest as always, this establishment was very clean. Tables, chairs, and floors were all clean. I was comfortable during my visit without having to feel food crumbs underneath my feet while eating which is an A+ in my book! One of my pet peeves is cleanliness and I must say it's nice and clean at this restaurant. The Hostess did not greet us right away as we entered the building. She kept her back turned to us for about a good minute or two while she finished the task she was performing before we entered. I guess that was more important than greeting the paying customers who had just entered the restaurant. Our server, Kinley was a nice young lady. She was welcoming and friendly. However, she was extremely slow and she rarely checked on us. She started us off with eating utensils and one napkin each. She took our drinks and appetizer order right away. After serving our drinks and appetizers and taking our entree orders, she vanished and disappeared like a magician. Well that one napkin that she gave us served its purpose ten times fold. I had to keep reusing it because she never checked on us to see if we needed anything. The food was pretty decent for the most part. It's Tex Mex in which I consider as comfort food, so I did not have any big expectations. We ordered the Chicken fajita quesadillas as an appetizer. They were served fresh and hot and were delicious. I ordered the Mexi-Cobb salad without cheese. It was an absolutely beautiful and colorful salad and tasted great! I enjoyed it immensely! My son ordered the Deluxe Chicken Enchilada dinner. He said it was wonderful, served hot and fresh! The only complaint he had was that they could have given more rice. They piled lots of beans onto his plate pero un poco arroz (but a little rice). Overall, I was highly disappointed with how long the waitress abandoned me and my son during our dining experience. It was as if we didn't exist as we sat around watching the other customers as their servers catered to them excessively. I would have given them five stars if Kinley would have catered to us the way the other customers were being catered to so for that, they lost one star. They lost another star for the hostess at the door that made us wait until she finished her task of folding dinner napkins before greeting us. She wasn't friendly at all and she projected a nasty attitude towards me when I asked to be seated at a table instead of a booth. First of all, she should have asked if we preferred a table or a booth instead of assuming we wanted a booth. That's called professionalism and great customer service skills! I gave them three stars based on cleanliness and delicious food. It's a very vibrant and colorful restaurant which makes it so inviting. The ambience was nice and quiet in the beginning but we were the first customers to enter the doors when they opened at 11:00 am. The ambience noise level slowly increased as more customers poured into the restaurant. It was pretty noisy but that's to be expected considering it is a fun, colorful, and vibrant atmosphere type of establishment. I really liked it. Maybe I will try a different location in the near future.

Chris H.

Boom booom chicken enchiladas!! Can't go wrong with this! Whatever is in that boom boom sauce is legitttt! It's cheesy and spicy! Yum! Their tres leches is soooo good too!! Solid Tex Mex spot!

Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom
Leah W.

:( I really tried my best to like Chuy's, but in my experience the food did not taste authentic. Let's start with the salsa, I enjoyed the flavor but extremely spicy, and the creamy jalapeño sauce was good but I think it'd be better enjoyed on a salad which they do serve there as well! I ordered the popular Boom Boom Enchiladas. Presentation was amazing, but personally, I don't know if this was a bad day or if they are always made this way but the tortilla was extremely thick and tough and the chicken was dry on the inside. It didn't resemble an authentic baked enchilada but rather two rolled tacos with sauce poured on top. The sauce was good, pretty much a spicy queso. I also ordered the chile con queso and I honestly couldn't tell a difference in taste besides the Boom Boom sauce being spicier. I enjoyed the rice and beans, the beans had a good smokey flavor. In conclusion, I don't think I will be returning, but my waitress was extremely kind and hardworking.

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They are not the same - a step up from Taco Bell ...... they changed their menu dramatically

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Good food and drinks and pretty consistent service that's spot on. Love the frozen drinks and the place gives me a homey feeling.

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Is Chuy's dog friendly?

No. They may allow pets in the patio areas. I’d call before bringing a pet.

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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation - Steak

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

3.9(2.3k reviews)
19.7 mi•Warehouse District, Second Ward
•$$
Private events
Catering service

First time in Houston, and I kept seeing people online say Ninfa's is overrated. But every local I…read moreasked told me to go, so I went. Glad I did. Service was great. Our server was super friendly and kept things moving. Free chips and salsa to start. The chips came out warm and crunchy, with a red and a green salsa. Easy way to kick off the meal. I got the enchiladas suizas. Packed with chicken and cheese, and the salsa verde on top gave it a nice bit of tang that kept it from feeling heavy. Solid Tex-Mex. Didn't disappoint.

FAJITAS 7. As a native Houstonian, I was 10 when Ninfa's opened (1973). Growing up, we ate there…read moreseveral times each month. We'd rotate with Los Tios or Chinese every Friday or Saturday. As there is not a location near me any longer, we traveled to the original location. It was bustling with an attentive waitstaff and lots of people watching. Complementary valet (of course we tip) is a great benefit as parking is slim. Our waitress was Kady. She's been there for 50 years! Talk about an original. She was attentive to our needs but all business. We started with guacamole and queso. Guac was a huge portion with all the add ins. Queso was delish and served with fried flour tortillas (my fav). The gratis green dip, red sauce, and thick, crisp chips were on par. The fajitas. Just so so. Honestly, it reminded me of Taco Cabana. Very disappointing. Very little flavor and tough. The rice was yucky, the refried beans were the worst! Reminded us of the frito lay bean dip in a can. Even the Borracho beans were bad. HEB's in the can are far better. We received 2 corn and 2 flour tortillas. Fajitas served with pico, guac, sour-sour cream (I didn't even like that). Iced tea was fair. All in all, Fajitas very disappointing. If we had not been on the best fajita quest, I most likely would have ordered the chicken caldo soup. That never disappoints.

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Barbacoa and Carnita Taco

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2(297 reviews)
18.3 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose
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The enmoladas are a MUST try when going to Madera's. By far my favorite dish from this restaurant…read more They come filled with chicken topped with the delicious mole sauce that's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and a little spicy. There's both indoor and outdoor seating which I can appreciate. The service is good.

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!

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose - Brunch tacos

Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

4.2(693 reviews)
16.8 mi•Montrose, River Oaks
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The world is full of Mexican restaurants…read more Most are some version of Tex-Mex in a family-friendly, relatively similar environment. Nothing wrong with that. Mexican Sugar breaks that mold completely. This is the most legit, wonderful, bougie, over-the-top Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. This was my second trip to Mexican Sugar. The first was in Grapevine. After this visit to the Montrose location, I have officially decided that when I am in Texas, I will seek these places out. They are that good. First, dress up. I doubt there is an actual dress code, but this is not the place where I am showing up looking like I just finished mowing the yard. Come here to be seen. Come here to show out a little. The place is beautiful and has that kind of vibe. Second, the drinks. Hell yes. Fancy, creative, excellent, and impressive enough for even the person who has seen every ridiculous cocktail presentation imaginable. And then there is the food. My God, the food. The salsa and queso are legit AF. The street corn is heaven in a bowl. Get several orders. I am serious. One is not enough. The carne asada was amazing. Honestly, I could keep going, but at some point this review is just going to become me yelling about how much I love Mexican Sugar. I LOVE MEXICAN SUGAR. OK, YOU GET THE IDEA. WHY AM I YELLING? BACK TO THE REVIEW.... Service was excellent too. The place is huge and was absolutely packed, but our server stayed attentive and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Make a reservation. Park in the nearby garage. Dress nice. Order the drinks. Get the street corn. Then get more street corn. Who is ready for another trip to Houston? I'll book the reservation at Mexican Sugar.

This was my second time at Mexican Sugar and I loved it just as much as the first! Johnny was our…read morewaiter and he was phenomenal, super attentive and even refilled my drink several times without me having to ask. Sonia was also incredibly sweet. My daughter dropped some food and made a bit of a mess, and Sonia was so kind about it and cleaned everything up without making us feel uncomfortable at all. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the steak and eggs and the pancakes, both were delicious. Great food, amazing service, and another wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose - Machete Margarita

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Mexican Sugar - beautiful lighting

Maximo - Tostada

Maximo

4.6(178 reviews)
17.5 mi•West University
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Maximo looks like someone invited the desert inside and poured it a drink. The room is colorful,…read morewarm, and genuinely inviting--pots of cactus, cowboy paintings, and Mexican art. At brunch, the papas bravas come as small cubes of fried potato with an airy crunch that gives way to a soft, pillowy center - the kind of deeply satisfying bite that makes conversation briefly irrelevant. Crisp prosciutto adds salt, aioli brings richness, and smoky chile sauce keeps it lively. They're served with cactus-handled toothpicks, which are almost offensively adorable. The chilaquiles divorciados are another hit. The chips are dressed with salsa rather than drowned beneath it, so each one arrives ready for the perfect bite. It's a small distinction, but an important one. Then there are the enfrijoladas: rolled quesadillas in fluffy tortillas, covered in creamy black bean sauce and plated with more care than bean and cheese might seem to warrant. The dish is fundamentally simple, but that's the point. Soft tortilla, savory beans, melted cheese, bright salsa. Familiar ingredients transformed into something deeply comforting--the culinary equivalent of curling up beneath a warm blanket on a cold morning, even if Houston rarely provides one. Dinner shifts into another gear. The crudos are sensational, especially the tuna tiradito - a rolling wave of flavor and texture. The tacos are excellent across the board, but the crispy maitake mushrooms are unmatched. The short ribs arrive juicy and tender on a mole negro that doesn't sit politely in the background. It lands dark, complex, and full of flavor. And then there's the masa cornbread, a masterpiece of unapologetic indulgence. Humble cornbread meets savory-sweet mole, smoky, earthy butter, and caviar. It sounds like too much. It isn't. Every element earns its place. The cocktails deserve their own warning. They're the kind that convince you to keep ordering the same drink all night. By the end, you may have forgotten what was in it. What you'll remember is that it was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and exactly what you needed. Maximo makes ambitious food feel generous rather than fussy. Come hungry.

Honestly I am fairly disappointed in this place as I had been anticipating it for the longest time…read more I was able to snag reservations about 1 month in advance for a Saturday dinner. The restaurant is located in a quiet area in West University with a good amount of street parking. The restaurant itself is decorated with a lot of character and personality and they have seating inside and outside on their covered patio. Don't get me wrong, the service here is amazing. The servers are very attentive, and I appreciate the chefs coming out to explain their dish. However, the dishes themselves were basic and lacked specialty. My boyfriend and I got the Chef's Tasting Menu. I got the drink pairing. As a Chef's tasting menu, I would expect the restaurants' most precious meals. The short rib was dry and the rest of the other dishes were unmemorable. The only dish that truly caught my eye was their Tres Leches, but this was given on the house as it was our anniversary. The drink pairing I got was well worth and all of the drinks were flavorful and paired well. Overall, I'd hope that their chef's tasting menu would improve as they rotate their dishes. I would try to come back to give it another chance.

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Maximo - Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

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Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

Dona Leti's - Mini fajita steak street tacos

Dona Leti's

4.0(686 reviews)
14.6 mi•The Heights
•$$

The food at Doña Leti's was AMAZING! Definitely worth the wait…read more I went around 1 PM and it was BUSY. They honestly have more customers than they have space, which is a great problem for them to have . Parking was also hard to find, and I waited about 30 minutes just to be seated. But once I got my food and tasted it... I was IN LOVE! The food made all of the inconveniences completely worth it. Customer service was cool, the atmosphere was nice, but the FOOD was definitely the star of the show. I would absolutely go back... just be prepared to wait and hunt for parking. Worth it!

Dona Leti's was everything we thought it would be!…read more Upon arriving there was a 30 min wait but thats ok because we were given chips and salsa to hold us over. Once we were seated the waiter we had was super helpful. If we had questions, he had answers and pictures to go with them. The food was phenomenal and huge. We ordered the skillet burrito, surf and turf eggrols, and birria sampler. So much food and so flavorful. Honestly you have to try the alfredo on the eggrolls. That was different but so good. The asada was flavorful on the burrito and eggrolls. The birria was great and then consume hit the spot dipping wise. The burrito was jam.packed with meat and rice. Very good! Its exactly what I want in my burrito. We ordered margaritas for drinks and those were pretty good. The strawberry margarita has to be mixed once brought to the table, but thats ok. Needless to say we had to take leftovers home for sure. Great food and a great time!

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Dona Leti's - Bar

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Dona Leti's - Street Taco

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Dona Leti's - Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

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Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

Chuy's - mexican - Updated October 2026

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