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    El Refu

    3.2 (168 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chimichanga Dinner
    Yandia J.

    Came by 5/19/2026, cause I was craven Mexican food. Always love the drinks here. FLIGHTS. But wanted a fish plate, but don't realky like Talipia. Seems that's all they have here FOR FISH. So got my REGULAR fajita chicken chimichanga with churro beans instead of refried. Good vibes here again. Music by DJ was hip hop mostly. The crowd was mostly Hispanics/African American. Little rachet, but anywhere with a DJ these days pass 12am is giving Club Vibes. At least no security upfront, with closing time at 2am. Sat at the bar and conversed with bar folks. Atomsphere is high here, and seems every night that way. Not a place to bring the little ones passed 9pm. Grown folks energy here.

    Ceviche tostada was on point!
    Sue Z.

    Great service amazing food! We came on a Saturday afternoon. Place was pretty empty, it's was a great afternoon spend having lunch with the fam!

    ...and she ate it all!  Beef and chicken Chimichanga Lunch
    Nikiba J.

    Sheeee's baaaack, here today! Babaaaa, here I am back for my 2025 Yelp reviews. Starting my calories off at El Refu's for lunch, now I went the entire last year dieting because summers are so exciting for me and the passengers I transport. As the food fatty connoisseur I am, El Refu's is the first restaurant I'm reviewing. I luvd the vibe, I could picture me and some friends watching Clarissa Shields next fight while eating fajitas and sipping on margaritas...they nailed the concept. I ordered the chimichanga mixed with beef and chicken because I couldn't decide on either or; it's a food fatty thing. The moist and tender meats was seasoned to peeerfection, I truly didn't mean to eat the entire NOT lunch portion so keep your eyes on your own plate:) I ordered an Arnold Palmer and could tell the tea was freshly made, service was great. My co worker ordered the #17 off the lunch menu, he stated he wanted to eat light. 5 star review! Here today. There tomorrow!

    Verde Chicken Enchiladas
    Aurelia A.

    Another highly recommended place from coworkers..Upon arrival we realized parking lot is small and is shared by several other businesses. We entered the establishment and was seated promptly. Was immediately brought chips and salsa and they took our drink order. We decided on the chimiicuanga rice/neans and the chicken enchiladas they came out fairly quickly mine was good however the Mr had some spots within his chimichanga that was lukewarm..I feel like after our meal was brought the customer service went downhill (place wasn't really busy at the time however as we were finishing up the crowd started) no check back, no drink refill, we were sitting next to ladies who was upset that they automatically added gratuity (table of 2) yes the manager took it off but I would make sure to check ticket theres alot of added $$ to simple things like leaving your tab open while at the bar area..Overall this place seems like a cool vibe to come and watch the game have a few drinks and chill.

    StanleyRay C.

    Our first time checking this place out. It was recommended by a couple of coworkers so we decided to give it a try. Nice little spot. Ambience is nice, we didnt order drinks but they have some good looking drinks. We were seated promptly and our waters followed soon after. Their green salsa is amazing. Once we ordered, I had the chimichonga and my wife the enchiladas Verde. Our food came quick. My wife loved hers. Mine on the other hand ‍ if you're a chimichonga lover dont order it. They normally come with rice and beans and cheese inside. This one only had the meet. So when I cut into it there's othing to hold the meet together. Chicken just fell out with every cut. So I had to mix it with my beans and rice and eat it like a salad. Had I known I would have eaten it like a burrito. It all tasted good and is the reason we would return but I won't order the chimi. Also watch your receipt. Couple of ladies next to us had an issue with them adding a 15% gratuity to their ticket for only 2 people. If you open a tab at the bar a 15% gratuity will be added also which is a little weird to me. So you have to pay for each drink as you go which causes more work for the bar tenders. Go figure.

    Frankie H.

    If you ho here be ready to party. We had a great time here. Dj played music, some of the waitress were dancing as they moved around, the bar was full of people. The food was good and the drinks are real drinks. We missed the happy hour, so we plan to go again for happy hour.

    a bowl of guacamole and tortillas
    Tania M.

    I had the greatest most unexpected time here, and I can't wait to go back. The food is so good and the drinks... well, pardon my French will fu$@ ypu up outta no where!! I I loved loved loved the chunky guacamole, and their shrimp a la plancha was soo Good I ordered extra!!! The place is such a neat spot decorated like you're walking into an old Mexican town fair. The servers are great and very attentive. I love that I ordered and was shocked when everything came out at once!!! I am definitely planning on becoming a frequent flyer here!!

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    2 years ago

    Food was trash, by far one of the worst restaurants ive ate at. The beat thing we had was French fries for my kids. Drinks were ok

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    2 years ago

    The hype in social media does not match the actual establishment. Was not impressed. Drinks were average, food was ok.

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    2 years ago

    This place is good if you're drunk and hungry cause you won't care if there's no flavor. mainly people coming in for drinks!!

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    The food was awesome, and the food prices are on point. The margaritas are nice and strong, and the DJ had us grooving for hours.

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    i've been here multiple times with family and friends and the food is always good, service is good, and vibe is great! definitely recommend

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    Food is pretty good. Drinks are great. Fun vibe. Good music at night. Fun happy hour on Fridays.

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    Always a good experience. Hot, fast, and fresh yummy food. Music and drinks... what more could you ask more.

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    Ever looking for one hitter quiter with drinks this the spot lol n the food I love the street tacos n wings n queso dip

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    El Tunco Pupuseria

    El Tunco Pupuseria

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Stopped here in the middle of a track meet and honestly, it was such a great choice. The menu has…read moretons of options--pretty much something for everyone. We ordered pupusas, barbacoa, and a burrito. The pupusas were AMAZING (we got the kids' one), and they came with rice and beans that were also really good. The barbacoa came with two tortillas and was flavorful without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated since I'm not a fan of sweet barbacoa. My mom had the burrito and felt it could've had more flavor, but overall the food was still solid. The staff was super friendly, the bathrooms were clean and nice, and it was a comfortable spot to grab lunch. Definitely a great place to stop if you're hungry and want a satisfying, casual meal. Would come back again!

    Walked into a spacious ,clean ,and comfortable restaurant ,and was immediately welcomed by young…read moreman who took my order to go. Waited about 15 minutes for Freshly made pupusas that come with tasty curtido and salsa, included. ( bean and cheese), and an order of platanos fritos that came with black beans and crema; portions large enough to share. The pupusa is one of the largest I have gotten, and the consistency and flavor were exactly the way I remember them from my time in El Salvador; authentic and delicious. Cost was $20 total, but would easily have fed two, and I have enough leftover for lunch, tomorrow, so a good value, for good food! Don't miss this spot; they have juices, and bottled and canned drinks, too. Will surely be back to enjoy more good food from their menu!

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    Letty's Authentic Mexican Cocina

    Letty's Authentic Mexican Cocina

    4.7
    (171 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Second time visiting this place! Although it has that bougie-feel when you walk in because…read moreeverything is brand-stickin' new. This time around I got the chilaquiles verdes con arrachera--and let's just say that was a WINNER WINNER! Next time I want to do the chilaquiles divorciados (1/2 salsa verde/ 1/2 salsa ranchera). Waiters are great & the vibe is even better: I would love to return for a date night. We usually come as a family, which is just as enjoyable! The only con I have is how small the parking space is all-around. Other than that, come with your belly's empty!

    Letty's did NOT let down! My coworkers and I were in town for meetings and staying close to the IAH…read moreairport. We were planning to get dinner at Pappadoux or Pappasito's, but when I looked them up on Yelp, the reviews were not great. Instead, I stumbled upon Letty's and called to see if they had room for our large group. They were incredibly accommodating, and they were able to seat the 13 of us together with only 30 minutes of notice. The decor was fun and beautiful, the food was fantastic (esp the ribeye appetizer,) but it was the staff / team who truly stood out and made our experience so fantastic. From the jefe holding the door open to welcoming us, to our server suggesting off-menu vegetarian options, we could hardly believe how welcome we felt. The restaurant was spacious, clean and incredibly chic / well designed and though we had already eaten too much earlier that day, the drinks and dinner had fantastic flavor, great portion sizes and most importantly.. they were served with so much love. Muchas gracias a mi familia Letty's!!

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    Nando’s Tacos

    Nando’s Tacos

    4.8
    (84 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Serving tacos in the Humble TX area since 2022, Nando's Tacos (not to be confused with the chicken…read morerestaurant) serves up delicious full size tacos. My brother and I stopped in for carryout breakfast tacos on a Sunday morning. Alas, they didn't have brisket breakfast tacos, but had some good alternatives. Their flour tortilla is the choice here, and I believe it is Sonoran style: good enough to just eat by itself. My absolute favorite was the barbacoa ($3.25), very tender stewed beef with added onion and cilantro...not meant to be a breakfast taco I think. The other 3 tacos I tried did have egg. The potato & egg ($3.25) had big chunks of potato and plenty of egg: very filling not particularly tasty. The chorizo and egg ($3.25) was was prepared together, with the small chorizo pieces mixed in with the egg. And the fajita and egg ($4.79) used two slices of skirt steak flavored with fajita flavoring...for my preference, works better in skillet fajitas than in a breakfast taco. They also have menudo on the weekends, and both their corn and flour tortillas are homemade. As mentioned before, the flour tortillas are really good, and the barbacoa is definitely worth a visit.

    Nando's Tacos is truly a hidden gem, quaint, homely, and full of heart. We stopped by on a cooler…read moremorning and grabbed a table outside, which made the whole experience feel even more cozy and welcoming. Between the family, we tried the barbacoa, chicharron, chicken fajita, and a fajita quesadilla. The fresh homemade tortillas really make a difference in every bite. I'd read reviews mentioning they were huge, but honestly, I didn't find them particularly oversized. Not a complaint at all, just not what I expected going in! My daughter loved her quesadilla and especially the cheese pull, which passed her personal "cheese test" with flying colors. The chicharron in salsa verde was a standout for me, perfectly seasoned, with no need for extra salt or salsa. Personally, I'd ask for the onion to be chopped just a bit smaller but that really is the only "complaint" I have. I also ordered the charro beans based on earlier reviews, and they were every bit as flavorful as promised. I'm already looking forward to trying their fresh-squeezed orange juice on our next visit. The staff was wonderfully welcoming from start to finish, and my husband, who went in with low expectations, was blown away by how delicious everything was. We're both so glad we gave this place a try. If you're looking for comforting, well-seasoned food in a warm, inviting setting, Nando's Tacos is absolutely worth the visit.

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