I have learned that the places that look a little suspicious from the outside often end up being…read morethe biggest surprises when it comes to food. This place is definitely not located in a fancy area, and I have to admit, I had second thoughts the moment I pulled into the crowded and chaotic parking lot. Located in the heart of Latino Town in Spring Branch, the atmosphere immediately reminded me of back home (Venezuela). The vibe is different, authentic, and familiar in the best way. I trusted the process because this spot had been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Once you make it through the parking adventure and walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised by a small, quaint, clean, and charming restaurant. The aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to convince me I had made the right choice. We were seated right away during a busy lunch hour. The staff works together as a team, and the service was efficient and attentive. But, of course, the star of the show was the food. I had a steak cooked to perfection with sweet plantains, and it was absolutely delicious. They offer an extensive menu featuring flavors from Argentina to Venezuela, with plenty of options to choose from. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and in a timely manner. If you are in the Spring Branch area and craving grilled, savory, authentic food, this is definitely a place to check out. I will absolutely be coming back. A true hidden gem!

And we're off! Today we kicked off our "A to Z International Dining Adventure"! We're planning to…read moreeat our way around the world, choosing a different country for each letter of the alphabet at restaurants around town. Houston has an amazing international dining scene and we won't have any problem finding food to match all 26 countries. Today we started with "A is for Argentina" at Pampa Grill & Market in Houston on Hammerly. We were thrilled to start our journey with newlyweds our son and daughter‑in‑law. We all shared freshly baked bread with chimichura sauce and marinated vegetables salsa criolla, delicious empanadas of all sorts, the Argentina Grill parrillada platter, and flan and Nutella crepes for dessert. Pampa Grill & Market is a beloved family-owned neighborhood gem run by Argentine owners. Definitely a fabulous experience all around. Pampa serves wine, but they also allow BYOB, so we brought a delicious 2022 Decero Remelinos Malbec and John and Katherine brought a lovely white blend, also from Argentina. Weare going to have so much fun taking this food journey together! "B" takes us to Brazil in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

I love their empanadas, coffee and service. The ambiance is also pleasant. Surprised there are no…read morereviews yet.

What happened to the mashed potato's no chopped green onions anymore ? Only thick pepper and no…read moresalt!

Wow! What an enchanting afternoon we had at Fogo on Father's Day. We arrived shortly before our…read morereservation, so unfortunately we had to wait. It was a brief delay, only around 55 minutes before we bullied the hostess into finally seating us. Plenty of time to be ignored wholeheartedly by the apathetic bartender and enjoy the 95 degree temperature of the lobby. We ended up at the best table in the house! Seated mere inches from the kitchen, we were able to watch as the Gauchos brought delicacy after delicacy from the galley and promptly sprint past our table to other areas of the restaurant, returning only once their supplies had run dry. That is with the notable exception of the young man carrying drumsticks of chicken that became drier and less appetizing with each effete attempt to pawn them off on our table. Any complaints I might have had about any of that were assuaged by the inattentiveness of the staff and the wonderfully tepid food at the Market Table. Might go back for lunch soon, I hear the price is lower and they even kick you in the crotch if you are lucky.

The old phrase "don't judge a book by its cover " fits Saldivia's…read more From the outside, it looks like a little mom n pop place. But from the inside.... I picked up a customer of mine and he said let's go to a small South American place just down the street. From the outside, didn't look like much. From the inside, much bigger and certainly a South American flair. World Cup is going on so all the TVs had that on. Tons of wines sitting out , mostly Malbecs, my fav. Just a great vibe. But on to the main course. We both had the steak picanha. Med Rare. On my. Good Lord. This was awesome. I generally don't eat steaks out as they are overpriced and not cooked to my liking. The chef did an awesome job. Med Rare - spot on. Perfecto. I've been to Argentina many times in business and eaten many great steaks, this can be included in that. I know, I know...people swear by Pappa's Steak or Taste of Texas, but this small, unassuming place tops them all. And a fantastic SA wine list. Please give them a try. Will not be disappointed.

Came here for lunch and got their Monday lunch menu special. While waiting for my soup, I was…read moreserved half of a warm baguette. Yummy! The lunch menu came with a choice of either soup or salad, which I got the lentil soup. The soup was thick and hearty. It was very good. My steak was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The sides were well-seasoned too. The size of the steak, to me, was sufficient and considered big for a lunch menu. I had a triple chocolate tres leches after my steak. It was the perfect ending. I received warm and excellent service throughout my lunch. The restaurant is big and suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus point.

Food is fantastic , very tender steak and great Empanadas!!!…read more Love the cozy atmosphere and good Argentinian Beer.

Owner watches you from home on camera. Very creepy…read more And forget any service. Nice young man but one person waiting on the entire restaurant. This is our second time. Never again.

I Came on a whim and was able to experience Restaurant week . The food, the vibe, the staff, and…read moreChef Casey were absolutely amazing and welcoming. I had the ox tail tacos, oxtail empanadas, and ribeye. Delicious. It's cozy and very much a feel of "home," from the welcoming spirit and love put into the food. Chef Casey was very personable. He walked around and talked to everyone in the restaurant. Definitely a Katy gem and worth a try!

Cons: dont know why it took so long to bring out a small ladle of soup and a mimosas. Every mimosas…read moreis a penny after the first but it takes so long to come out. Was told that it was ready in the back....well can I get it to the table instead. Lobster bisque had nothing resembling lobster; taste like tomato soup. So hard to say these things because everyone was so sweet and welcoming but the service was very slow considering there were only 5 tables and four waitresses. Pros: the empandas were top tier; chefs kiss. Waffles are worth a try. Chef was out mingling and talking to everyone. Lovely business with great friendly staff. Gonna try the dinner menu bc the dishes we had seemed to be worth a second chance and were presented well. 3.6 rating

The Patagonia Grill & Cafe is a favorite local restaurant! The restaurant staff is fantastic, they…read moretreat all like family. My husband and I frequent often for lunch and dinner. We enjoy the booths, bar and private room. The Argentinian menu is wonderful and portions are generous. (Dishes are made fresh, and the chef has prepared meals accommodating food allergies) The house salad, Chimichurri sauce, asparagus soup and skirt steak are highly recommended.

Ok.... A bit pricey... but EXCELLENT!…read more Came here in. Whim... Beautiful restaurant with wine as far as the eye can see! Full bar, We each had the 4 course dining option, which included soup or salad, small meat course, large meat course, and dessert. Among the three of us we had excellent: - soup - salad - sausage - melted cheese - ceviche - steak - salmon - tres leches - churro And that was not even everything! Great experience ce and value for the money. Try it!

If you like Argentinian food, then you must visit this little and humble place…read more They have great empanadas (among many other Argentinian things), and the owner who is also in charge of the store is the most sweet lady. A real pleasure coming here. The atmosphere is very welcoming. They have Argentinian cuts of beef, cheeses, sausages, chimichurri, candies, mate, and of course, empanadas. It is very nice to find all these things in just one physical place without having to buy online. My only recommendation for them would be to try to include Argentinian wines and maybe some grilling tools like Argentinian knives and provoleteras. But other than that and even without those things, they are a great place to shop at.

Friendly service and the best empanadas I have found in the Houston area. The dough is perfection!…read morePlus, I love their selection of yerba mate.