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.

It was our first time trying this restaurant and we loved it! The fajitas were delicious and full…read moreof flavor. Belinda was super sweet and attentive, and you can clearly tell she cares about her customers and making sure they have a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

I visit here frequently and the service/food never seems to fail me. I recommend sitting in the bar…read morearea - it's very robust and colorful. The margaritas are amazing and the taco salad makes me feel like I'm getting the taste I'm looking for without abandoning my diet.

Anytime you greet me at the door, it's a plus! Another hidden gem in Houston, the customer is Grade…read moreA and the food along with soft and not too loud music playing to fit restaurant. I love the fact that they were ready with vegan options and they did not miss. My dish was the Bow tie pasta loaded with veggies and flavor that transport you what you would think fearing in Italy would be like. Me thinking I would need a doggy bag and my stomach saying not today. The food freshly prepared and served. Also my cup stayed filled as well. They also have sufficient parking at the facility, so no valeting or pay meters. This one definitely goes on the list of returns. So, until the next time!! Bye - Bye!

This restaurant is located in the museum district. It's right by the Chips came out first and came…read morewith salsa and ranch. Both sauces were surprising spicy, especially the salsa. Love it. We came for lunch which is MON-FRI 11AM-3PM. I got the PICK TWO $19 - crispy beef taco & jalapeño cheese tamale. It also comes with rice, refried beans, and guacamole salad. We also ordered the chili con queso w chicken and smoked chicken enchiladas.

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

Visited Ambriza for the first time and it honestly impressed me. The ambiance is really nice --…read morewarm, lively, and just a cool place to sit and enjoy a meal. Service was top‑notch, especially from Maritza, who took great care of us the entire time. Since it was our first visit, they surprised us with complimentary street corn, and it was fantastic. We ordered the veggie and the Pastel Azteca. Everything tasted fresh, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't love the Pastel Azteca, but I've never had it before, so that's more about my taste than the dish itself. Overall, great service, great vibe, and really good food. I'd definitely come back.

A friend was visiting Houston and wanted to try some local TexMex, so, we decided on El Tiempo…read more El Tiempo is definitely a vibe. There's so many interesting decorations and the atmosphere is always pretty lively. You can sit on the patio (covered), or at the bar inside, or at any of the other interior seating options I will say that the parking isn't necessarily ideal. There is valet parking, but the self parking lot is in the back and there's not much space (both to drive and spots available). Also, if you enter from the parking lot and go through the patio you will have to wind yourself throughout the busy restaurant to the front to get seated. Also, the lighting is a little interesting in that there's a colorful glow around the restaurant while still being somewhat intimate lighting The menu offers all your main TexMex staples like fajitas, chips and queso, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, margarita's etc etc etc etc. the portions are always hearty and everything is played relatively nice. Ordered a couple dishes to share and catch up. Everything tasted great Our service was pretty good. The food came out in a timely manner and our drinks were refilled. We had our plates cleared and they even wiped down the table for us so we were sitting in any mess. The strange thing (to me), was while clearing plates they never asked is we were interested in dessert, anything else, or the check. Then we were awkwardly waiting and trying to get the attention of our server for a while thereafter Some tips: If you live in the area you might want to either uber or valet to avoid the hassle of parking there. Definitely if you want to enjoy their wonderful cocktails and other libations I would consider a ride share Definitely order a starter like the queso. Also, you will get complementary bottomless chips and salsa. The struggle is always trying to not fill up on those prior to the meal coming out, but don't worry, they're fairly quick in terms of brining your order out so you won't be sitting idly too long The menu offers so many wonderful dishes, but it can be a little overwhelming. I would probably consider taking a peak online prior to heading that way Cheers!!

I was looking for a more Up Tiempo experience…read more They are an offshoot of Ninfa's, and a popular local chain. They are owned by the son of the original Ninfa. I'll start with the good stuff. Lots of friendly and cute people come to eat here, lots of great locals swear by it, some of my good friends adore it. It is very Houston (Tex Mex chain where middle class people come to get drunk and pretend they're eating Mexican food). Some of the employees are nice, and the atmosphere is great. Now for the bad stuff. I ran over glass in their main driveway, and it messed up my tire. I told them, not to ask for compensation, but so they can clean it up. They were all "not our fault we were not liable we will clean it." 2 days later I checked it out (just now) and the same glass is still there in the main drive. Looks like it had been run over 300 more times. Took a photo. That glass gave me a slow leak in a very expensive tire. 2 days earlier. I obviously don't like the food because in most cases I think text mix is pretty disappointing and I'm obsessed with real Mexican food with real extreme spice levels. But if you're into Taco Bell over taco trucks, then you'll be into this over the places I would send you. And then there's the abuse. Having pick up outside is fine if the food is ready but half the time there is a wait time of 10 or 20 or 30 minutes when it gets really busy. In the 3 month a year that the weather is tolerable it's not a big deal for customers and delivery drivers to wait but during the 2 months where it gets really cold and the 7 months of extreme heat, it really sucks. And that's just for 10 or 20 minutes so imagine how the employees feel that have to sit out there and hand out orders for 8 hours. I've asked them and they say they are fine about it but I'm not fine on their behalf, And nobody would as much money as the owners of this place has should be making delivery drivers who are paid less than $2 per delivery stand around for 20 minutes in very cold or very hot weather. But I'm not going to keep complaining and then get accused of having a tiempo tantrum.

What an AMAZING first experience at Maria Rita's off Gulf Freeway! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, and the Raspberry Frozen Margaritas were outstanding! But what truly made my visit unforgettable was the exceptional hospitality, especially from Shantel! She was absolutely AWESOME! Her warm personality, friendliness, attentiveness, and outstanding customer service made me feel so welcomed from the moment I arrived. It's employees like Shantel who turn a first-time visit into a memorable experience and make customers want to return! If you're looking for amazing food, delicious margaritas, and wonderful hospitality, Maria Rita's on Gulf Freeway is definitely a must-visit! I will absolutely be returning, and I hope Shantel receives the recognition she deserves for providing such an amazing experience!

I was in a facility getting a minor procedure and I had to be lightly sedated which did not allow…read moreme to drive myself to and from my appointment, so my wife drove me there and hung out while I was getting the procedure done. Neither one of us had eaten and we were both starving. We had decided that when I was released we would just go to the restaurant that was in the same parking lot as the facility. I had been to the restaurant before, had fajitas and they were served bloody raw and was just disgusting so I Never went back. We mentioned where we were planning to go to some of the staff members and they said do not go there and that it was too expensive for the type of Mexican food that they serve you. Then they all suggested Maria Rita's. My wife and I had never heard of it before so we asked where it was and it was located 2min down the street. When we got there it was packed, but we decided to thug it out and wait for a table, this also gave us time to troll the parking lot and land a killer parking spot as people left. We finally got the notice that our table was ready. The inside was clean, awesome and had a savory aroma mixed with a Smokey grill Oder that just made us even more hungry than we already were. We both ordered this dish that came with fajitas and bacon wrapped shrimp with a cheese sauce that was Truly Amazing! When I finally was able to take a bite of one of the four gigantic shrimp after I completely destroyed my fajitas, I thought that I was going to pass out from the ecstasy that the flavor profile from that shrimp that overwhelmed my senses! We both enjoyed our meal,(obviously) and I can't end this review without mentioning how attentive, nice and unexpected table side manor that the staff had displayed despite being overwhelmed with a full house crowd. A truly epic experience. Please dig deep for a tip, they deserve it. Enjoy!!

My partner and I were grabbing a late night bite and we're craving fajitas. I've gone to Little…read morePappasitos before, so when I saw this place I was set on going here! It was pretty busy, so we decided to sit at the bar to avoid the wait. I will say if you want quick food service sitting at the bar is not the way to go. Beef and chicken fajitas for 2: Always quite yummy ! Although I will say I remember it tasting a bit better flavor wise at Pappas I

Pappasito's Cantina inside the Hilton Americas Houston hotel was unfortunately a disappointment…read more The chips came out fresh and crispy, but they were way too salty, and the salsa was just okay..nothing about the flavor really stood out. I sat down at the bar around 8:30 PM, thinking service might be a little quicker there. Nope. My food took over 45 minutes to come out. By that point I was starving otherwise I probably would've just left. When the quesadillas finally arrived they were bland and on top of it overpriced which made the long wait even more frustrating. For a restaurant located inside a major hotel like the Hilton Americas I expected much better food and faster service. The bartender was friendly but she didn't even check on me after my order was placed. The restaurant is Very tourist friendly and the ambiance is nice inside

So good! The tamales, flan, and ceviche are a must. Service is quick and good. Happy hour deal is a…read moresteal 3-6 Mon-Fri.

It was one of the great experience . Service was top notch , servers were well dressed and very…read moreattentive. Ambiance was great and well maintained . There is option of valet parking . We were five and half of them were vegetarian. Pan fried potatoes Tacos was very tasty . My son got two more . Presentation was awesome. Enchiladas was best . Fish was fresh and tasty . Churros was best I have ever had Cocktails were well thought .

Amazing service ! Definitely recommend, everyone is so respectful and friendly, the food was…read moregreattt! Our server was Mckenzie she was very helpful and quick with it ! The service manager naim made us feel very welcomed , we will definitely be coming back soon ! :)

I ordered the Chopped Salad with blackened salmon at Cyclone Anaya's, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The salmon was a very generous portion, perfectly seasoned with a great blackened crust. The salad was loaded with fresh greens, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and crispy bacon , which added the perfect salty crunch. The portion was huge, so I had plenty left to take home. I especially loved the combination of the blackened salmon, creamy avocado, and bacon. It was fresh, flavorful, filling, and packed with protein without feeling like a boring "healthy" meal. Definitely something I would order again!

Incredible spot in Houston - the queso fundido is excellent, and the combination lunch plates knock…read moreit out of the park. I could drink the green salsa they have enjoyed the outdoor seating on an unseasonably warm winter day. One note: the waiter told us they're transitioning to a steak house soon. If so, super disappointed!!

Superica didn't impress me on a first dinner visit, but since then I've been back multiple times…read morefor weekend brunch, and each time has been consistently good. Parking can be challenging on weekends, but there is complimentary valet and a few extra spots in a lot across the street. There's interior and exterior seating, with cozy booths and tables. Service is friendly. Chips and salsa: Superica has some of my favorite chips, crispy and thin and perfectly fried. The avocado crema salsa and warm serrano pepper salsas are delicious with a mild kick. The bottled red salsa is fresh and green salsa packs a nice punch. Migas: Scrambled eggs with tortilla chips and cheese, choice of chicken versus chorizo on top, finished with fresh avocado. I really enjoyed this combination and the generous portion for the price. The eggs are well scrambled without being dry, and the pairing with cheese is proportional. The chicken was a touch dry, but some salsa solved that well. I enjoyed stuffing each component into a fresh tortilla and devouring it as a breakfast taco. Refried beans and rice: Really delicious. The refried beans are of the smoother variety without as much chunkiness, which I prefer, and topped with creamy cheese. I could have used a touch more tomato in the rice, but overall enjoyed the texture and flavor. Patatas with salsa roja, topped with egg: I enjoyed the flavors in this dish, but there was sooo much salsa. The potatoes were thus a little soggy, though still cooked well. The over medium egg was cooked nicely and complemented the potatoes with creamy yolk. Bacon: Really generous portion for $7 as a side, and cooked well. Crispy potatoes: I enjoy that these are fingerling potatoes smashed and roasted, but they could be crispier. They seem to be on the blander side on purpose to allow seasoning to taste, and I really like pairing them with the red bottled salsa provided at each table (probably due to their association with ketchup). Hotcakes: The literal star of every brunch, these hotcakes are consistently delicious. They're massive yet somehow cooked perfectly through so that they're fluffy and soft on the inside and just with a slight crunch on the outside. The pairing of the creamy warm (!!!) maple syrup is heavenly. Because of how huge these are, usually one is enough to share between two people, although they also come in stacks of two and three. For reference, we finished 3/4 of three between four healthy and hungry people and it wasn't for lack of trying. Whenever I crave weekend brunch, Superica is always a top option.