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    Cyclone Anayas

    4.2 (81 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Tableside Guacamole
    Lilly A.

    Avocado Toast 7/10 Papas Bravas Vegan 4/10 Chicken and Waffles 8/10 Breakfast Quesadillas - 6/10 & 9/10 rating from two different perspectives: potatoes came out cold so the manger brought out a fresh side order of them. Had a sweet taste to them so still not really my preference. Quesadillas are bacon scrambled eggs and cheeses. They were tasty and enjoyable although I wish it had more meat in it. Mimosas 10/10 Recommend. You have the option of orange, pineapple or cranberry. It's $10 for initial glass then it's penny refills. Chef's kiss.

    Fajita Nachos these ALWAYS hit!!
    Trina M.

    Much like the storm is named for, Cyclone Anayas NEVER misses. A friend told me to pick the spot I wanted to be taken to lunch to I said this INSTANTLY. No question. I had the fajitas because I literally cannot bring myself to order anything else from the menu, which I'm SURE is all delicious- I haven't ever graduated from it. I DID get the Brussels sprouts that were AMAZING and I had a watermelon margarita with tajin rim- YESSSSLAWD! You can't make me say anything bad about the food, the place or the service- I wish it was closer to me, but we can't have everything can we? Lol Alright, let's wrap this up like I wrapped the beef fajita meat and onions and guacamole and Pico in that perfect flour tortilla...... #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED!!!

    Caim S.

    Came here with four friends for a Sunday lunch, and even though it wasn't busy, the service was slow and a bit scattered. Our server was swapped without explanation. We took a little time deciding what to order because the menu was huge, and I wasn't expecting a brunch section with that many options. But once we ordered, things got confusing. We asked for shrimp quesadillas multiple times, but beef ones came out instead. We were too hungry to send them back, and thankfully the portion was generous enough to share. The ceviche with lump crab was way too acidic and didn't have much flavor, but everyone who ordered the chicken and waffles really liked their meal. I got the salmon, which came with three large shrimp, glazed Brussels sprouts, and Cajun spinach. The sprouts were solid, the spinach was sautéed but not really flavorful, and the salmon was cooked to the perfect level of juiciness, though overall the glaze tasted salty. Our server did tell us about the 99¢ brunch mimosas. They weren't listed anywhere on the menu, so I was glad she mentioned it. I'll probably come back just for that deal, especially on another slow Sunday with friends. All in all, it was A-ok, but what dampened it most was the inattentiveness of our waitress. I could better understand if the place was busy. My friend's sangria sat at the bar for a while, and we had to keep asking for basic things like water refills, our checks and to go boxes. For a slow Sunday, I expected better.

    Queso
    John T.

    I really enjoyed Anayas. The sever was excellent - prompt, attentive, and friendly. We started with their tortilla chips (light and crisp) and salsa which tasted really fresh. And we added a generous cup of queso. I also had the ceviche which was outstanding with fish, shrimp, and scallops in lime juice with just the right amount of red onion and cilantro. For the main course I had beef tacos al carbon and my wife had chicken fajitas al carbon which were both very good. The restaurant is nicely, if simply, decorated. The seating was clean and comfortable. Overall, definitely recommend.

    Summer special (Cyclone's combinations)
    Helena R.

    Took a chance & came to see what this place is like and I must say it was sooo delicious! Our server Jazz helped us with the menu since it was our first visit. We ordered fresh guacamole which was so good as she prepared it at our table. It was soo yummy! The bottomless chips made it too easy to enjoy the salsa, queso & guacamole! I ordered the Cyclone combo Summer special that was very tasty and filling. My other family member ordered cyclone tacos. Each dish so full of flavor and fresh. Was too full for dessert but my husband had the flan-OMG! The flan was a mix of coconut & caramel custard. Soo delicious! Worth every bite and the service was great!! Service, Food & the ambiance was perfect for our evening dinner. Thanks Jazz for your excellent service!

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    Ashley N.

    Okay so the fish tacos were pretty good but i feel like they were missing some flavor from the fish and batter itself. Most of the flavor came from the veggies on top so I had to put some cilantro lime sauce on top which made them good. The salsa that came with the chips were really good smoky kinda spicy and chunky. The tacos also carbon my boyfriend got were very greasy, but the meat was pretty dry, had no flavor. The rice was not fully cooked was still hard and they came out cold. The spinach that came with my dish I initially thought were good but after a few bites found it to be very salty. Now the bolillos were good kinda reminded me on beignets lmao. And the drinks were good nothing too special. But the decide was good our server was attentive and friendly but personally don't think we would come back.

    Shveta A.

    We had a pretty large group get together, in the middle of a rain storm no less, and this restaurant handled it swimmingly. There were winds and a brief power outage and as mentioned, rain, but through it all the service was impeccable. The space was large and tastefully decorated, with a bar area and a main dining area. There was also a glass barrier behind which the kitchen was visible. For a place that was so busy, the service was extremely fast and caring. Our server was extremely attentive and amiable and we never had an empty glass at any moment. If we needed something, someone was alway ready to help. And the food. It was amazinggggg! I have been in search of perfect empanadas for a long while- and these were pretty darn close! The chicken empanadas (listed as a starter, but substantial enough to make a main dish) had a golden crispy shell and a luscious rich filling. The echilada combo plate was also very tasty, the cheesy sauces complementing the stronger meat flavors. The meal was perfectly ended with the tres leches slice (which was complementary for the birthday celebration). Definitely a new favorite spot!

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    Elias P.

    Walking into the place.The décor lighting is very warm.I see space for big parties and small parties.There's bar availability.They also have half booths.Looks like they have a private party area.The open kitchen , you can see the kitchen and they recommend the salmon. Order , it took me about three minutes to get help on my door dash , and then she went to go grab it

    Jeremy D.

    Came here to hang with family! Service was excellent and food was great. I think the server replaced our chips like 4 times! The food was good as well, I got the quesadillas pictured! Definitely would recommend coming!

    Chi A.

    If you're looking for a cool, vibey spot to grab happy hour, Cyclone is a great option. My neighbors and I stopped by for happy hour when Cyclone first opened, and another time for lunch and both experiences were a 3.5/4 star experience. Both times we went, I got tableside guacamole & chips, and veggie fajita platter. Both servings were quite large so you'll be well fed if you get both. I don't drink so I can't comment on the drinks but they have some great happy hour deals and my friends raved about the margaritas. I also enjoyed their outside patio area as it made the experience cozy. The service both times was impeccable so the staff surely goes above and beyond for patrons.

    Dried up tortilla/corn, hard as a rock. Had to heat up my diced up kids meat separately
    Alex W.

    Ordered to go from this place and it was the ABSOLUTE WORSE! Never again. I had ordered the combo fajitas to go, paid an extra $4 to make it mix combo of chicken and beef, and asked for tortilla and corn. When I received my order and opened the container, my corn/tortilla was already wrapped, and all the meat was diced. How in the world am I supposed to eat fajitas with diced meat when clearly I was supposed to receive strips of meat? This looks like a kids plate, meat was barely there for what I paid for, this was about $35 already. This is so laughable. The tortilla and corn was all dried up like a rock. Normally you should place tortillas rolled up in a foil. Never again shall I order to go, this restaurant CHEAPS you out on everything. Chipotle would've been better

    Steaming family fajita platter !
    Just A G.

    Took my nephew to cyclone anayas for his 14 th bday. There were 7 of us and everyone loved the food! We ordered the huge family platter fajitas - LOBSTER/ shrimp/ chicken/ beef/ spicy pork sausage all on the platter cooked to perfection ( maybe the lobster was over cooked but still delicious.) Mike was our waiter he was great and he suggested the family platter & I have to say it was definitely the most economical choice for the table! The queso and guacamole delicious and the tres leches was decadent! Thank u cyclone for making my nephews bday dinner so enjoyable!

    Monday night $7 jumbo margarita special !

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    3.9(2.3k reviews)
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    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.

    Amazing fajitas, the steak and shrimp fajitas were fantastic, better than I remembered them. When…read morewe arrived at Ninfa's on a busy Friday night, we were greeted in the serving team did their best to get a seated within a few minutes. While waiting for a table to open, we've watched the two women team making and grilling fresh tortillas. With expert precision, they made hundreds of tortillas as we watched. Our server was efficient took our our order and in a few minutes, we had sizzling fajitas at the table....With all of the anticipated queso, chips, salsa, and condiments for our fajitas. The flavor of our steak fajitas was excellent, after dinner Ninfa's offers a free shuttle bus to the baseball park. They drop you off and pick you up after the game. Unfortunately, Houston did not win, but we thoroughly enjoyed the meal before the game. If you're looking for traditional Mexican dinner, do not miss Ninfa's.

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    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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    3.9(885 reviews)
    5.2 miThe Heights
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    Food and service was excellent. Would love to be a regular and try rest of menu. Will come again.read more

    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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    The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming from start to finish. Our waiter walked us through the…read morebrunch menu and pointed out the vegetarian-friendly options, which I really appreciated. We shared the guacamole, chilaquiles divorciados with mushrooms, and a couple of maxi martinis - everything was fresh, flavorful, and really well done. They also brought out a tres leches dessert for my sister's birthday that was so good. You can tell there's a lot of care behind both the food and the hospitality here. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

    Believe it. It's true. This tasting menu is seriously the best value in town, and the wine/cocktail…read morepairing is an absolute must. Our culinary journey started with tuna two ways, and this first bite was actually my favorite of the entire meal. The flavors were impossibly punchy with well-balanced savory notes that were perfectly highlighted by the accompanying bubbly pairing. 5 courses in all, and all of it was delicious. Another highlight was the steak course and the heavenly chocolate dessert course, which was expertly paired with their take on an espresso martini. Chef's kiss! The restaurant is actually quite tiny, and I found it to be on the warm/muggy side, and it wasn't even that hot outside. Also, from a decor perspective, they could certainly use a "freshening up" though perhaps a newer larger location would be a better idea. Still, based solely on the food, my foodie friends and I agreed we would absolutely be back. Their Bibendum nod is well-deserved!

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    My husband and I ate here Saturday with 2 other couples. The food was incredible and so much of…read moreit! Our waiter DAMIEN was an EXCELLENT waiter, so friendly and knowledgeable about the food and restaurant. We will definitely be going back soon. Great atmosphere and experience !!

    Doña Leti's is considered one of the top places in the area for quality, authentic Mexican food…read more Many customers report that when they go there, it appears extremely popular, which is evident by the crowds entering. In addition to this, there can be a significant 2-4 hour wait to get seated during peak hours. However, all of the customers I spoke with stated that once you were able to sit down, the overall experience was worth waiting for. The main feature that makes Doña Leti's stand out from other restaurants is its focus on tradition in terms of how the food is made. Each dish has very unique flavors. The dishes are also very large portions and offer a great amount of comfort while still being high end. Additionally, the drink offerings are an excellent choice. They are made with the same attention to detail as the meals, and add to the flavor and enjoyment of your meal. The staff provides exceptional service even though the establishment is full. The staff keeps up with the large number of people coming in and out with a sense of professionalism and friendliness. One thing that Doña Leti's does exceptionally well is provide a lot of food for the price. As long as you don't mind waiting for your table, you will have a wonderful dining experience. The fact that Doña Leti's is so busy is proof that the service, food and drinks are all good, and well worth the wait

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    Ambriza - Street corn.

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    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    19.2 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

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    4.1(623 reviews)
    2.8 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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