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El Jardin Restaurant

3.2 (111 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Birria tacos were good
Jose G.

Had a birthday dinner with my dad on Christmas evening. The food was good, restrooms were clean, and we enjoyed our meal. The chips are basically cheap store bought tortilla chips, similar to "Santa's," the salsa isn't that good either. The waitress was nice but she got confused with very simple requests and was very soft spoken, couldn't really hear her. Overall pretty good.

Lousy mediocre old fashion. That's how it was served!  Cheap whiskey. No black cherries, just a straight shot.
Ray V.

Food was decent. Regular stuff nothing fancy. Like any other "Mexican restaurant". It was okay, however, their drinks was what prompted me to write this review. Their old fashions drinks are mediocre. They really shouldn't promote them if their bar tenders are lousy at making them. Anyone that knows an old fashion knows what it's supposed to taste like. This tasted like a straight cheap whiskey shot and looked like one. For reference, I included a photo. That's how it was served. No, I hadn't drank from it.

Spinach enchiladas
Vinh N.

Slow inattentive service. Our waitress disappeared for long periods of times and we waited long amounts of time just to order and pay. The food is classic tex-mex. I had the spinach enchiladas with a cream sauce that might have been flavoured with mushrooms. It was not one of the better versions that I have had. Even though the online menu said the plate came with white rice and black beans, I think you had to request those sides because mine came with the regular mexican rice and refried beans which were definitely not vegetarian having chicken stock and lard respectively. I've also had their cheese chile relleno in the past and that was a better dish although they use American cheese I think.

If you are any thing other than Mexican don't come here, we had to walk to the bar to get our drinks and we never got our food. We got seated at 6:30pm and left at 8pm .

Small Posole!
Judy Kay C.

Have not been here since 2017 when we moved to northwest Harris County, but it still smells wonderful, and the table sauce is still awesome. I will update after I have my street corn and Pozole! The Street corn was great, David and I both enjoyed it. My Pozole was magnificent and David enjoyed his enchiladas, but thought the mole sauce was on the sweet side. It was great to go back there!

a plate of mexican food
Eloy C.

The taste was good, but ordered an expensive plate and received something I could've made at home. It's Overpriced and they cut back on their quality. I will probably come back but once every blue moon. The waitress got my drink wrong, and waited long to refill our drinks and to receive our food.

N17 - Ultimate Burrito Lunch Special (extremely bland looking)
Diana C.

I had high hopes coming to El Jardin - a couple of coworkers swore by this place as their go-to Mexican restaurant close to work. Maybe I shouldn't have raised my expectations so high but unfortunately after our meal, I left dissatisfied. During lunch, you get free queso with salsa and chips. While I didn't try the queso myself, it was super runny - like they put in a filler because they didn't want to add too much cheese? The salsa had good flavor and the chips were okay - they were thicker than I expected and didn't really appear fresh (not even warm to the touch). I ended ordering the Ultimate Burrito off the lunch menu, stuffed with broiled shredded chicken with gravy on top with a side of rice and beans. The burrito was large in size and would have been a good value...if it had any taste. Sadly, the chicken wasn't even under seasoned, it just wasn't seasoned. The gravy was the only thing giving this burrito any flavor. The rice and beans were delicious, however. I ended up mixing some rice and beans with every bits of burrito to make up for the lack of burrito flavor. The service was okay. Our waitress wasn't bad, she kept our water cups filled, but didn't seem too pleased to do it (according to her facial expression). Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. For the price, you're better off elsewhere.

Youll mostly get cinnamon!!

If u ask for no ice cream, your fucked but on the other-hand the food was good but if u get no ice just look at this

Chicken in mole - Amazing!!
Lollie R.

Excellent choice! The food, the decor, the service - all GREAT. We had a group of 20 & food came out timely. All was as ordered & great tasting. Definitely will be back & recommend

Cameron K.

YES! Give these guys another Blue Star Award! We were down in this way again with the in-laws and some other family. The in-laws wanted El Jardin, so we rolled on in and had another great dinner. Everyone loved it. From what I read on previous reviews, I took chance and tried one of the Seafood soups (Caldo de Camaron). So glad I did. It was freakin' awesome! I rarely, if ever, try seafood soups when I go out. This Caldo was very flavorful and it comes with two pieces of Texas Toast and wonderfully flavored Spanish-style white rice. You can easily get full on the small bowl. Other guests had the 'Jardin Deluxe', Carnitas de Puerco (pork meat fried and then cooked) and other dishes. All were very good. Everyone was happy. Even the coffee was good. Ok..so it's in the Hood'. Who cares. Some of the best food I've had in San Antonio is way down in the Hood' and it's awesome.

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Food has so much flavor. They give u alot on a plate. Reasonable prices as well. Free queso con chips as well...definitely recommend

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Came here for lunch at 2, it's now 3:15 and no food yet.. no one to check on us.. how disappointing.. not worth it.

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Best margaritas and excellent authentic food. We live in Dickinson, TX and will drive 30 minutes for the great food and amazing service.

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wonderful restaurant 10/10 rating 5star restaurant birria tacos will make you come back

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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation - Steak

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

3.9(2.3k reviews)
3.9 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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4.2(288 reviews)
6.0 miMidtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose
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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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Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe - Queso + Beef

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3.9(886 reviews)
7.5 miThe Heights
$$

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)
9.0 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.

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4.5(1.7k reviews)
24.9 mi
$$
Family-owned & operated
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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(624 reviews)
6.6 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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