It has been over 3 yrs since living in Houston, and I am surprised I had not written a review for this restaurant. It is after not being able to find a good Mexican restaurant here in Canton OH that is prompting me to write this review. Gringo had some of the best Mexican food that I have ever had. The food was always delicious. It was my first time hearing about, and tasting charro beans, and they had the most flavorful taste; and Gringos was never skimpy with the chips and salsa. I like how the chips came in sealed bags to keep the crisp and freshness for to-go-orders. Maybe one day Gringos can expand to Ohio to show us what real Mexican food tastes like (Pappadeaux eventually expanded to Ohio). read more

On a recent trip to Houston, we asked some local friends where to find the best Tex Mex and they said Gringo's Mexican Kitchen was their favorite, and we ended up loving it, too. This location in Pearland is near a shopping center and has plenty of parking all around. The inside is well decorated and has high ceilings and well-made furniture, plus there is quite a bit of seating so even when it is busy there is a good bit of room. We went shortly before 5pm on a weekend and only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. You can tell by how busy it stays that this is a popular place. I opted for the Plato Soldado (soldier plate) since they were running a Memorial Day/July 4th deal where a small donation was made for every order. It included a steak fajita taco, cheese enchilada, and pork tamale. All were excellent and there was plenty of steak inside. The sides were also great. My wife got the El Dorado (chicken smothered with sauce and other toppings) and really enjoyed hers. We also got some cheese dip and enjoyed plenty of chips, plus they give you some other sauces besides just salsa. All of their prices are quite reasonable and service was very quick, so I get why this place is so popular. Definitely check them out if you are in the Houston area, as they have many locations. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Plato Soldado - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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My husband and I came here the day before a holiday and the place was packed. We waited around 30 minutes for a table. The hostess was very friendly and was getting people in and out as quickly as possible. Upon being seated we ordered the guacamole as an appetizer. Very fresh with big chunks of tomato and onions (the chunkier the better in my opinion). We also had fajitas for one and it came with quite a bit of meat compared to most Mexican restaurants we go to. The beef and chicken were both very tender and well seasoned. Overall we had a great experience! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Fajitas for one - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Family-friendly Tex mex! The menu has plenty of options. Food was pretty good. I had the ribeye steak tacos which were great! My husband got the taco salad which was ok...wish it had more flavor and spice. The wait time can take a while though so would recommend planning ahead for that. Overall good pick for family night. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Taco Saladsalad - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This place will have you thinking when you go there that the food is awesome!!! The food has absolutely no taste, season anything!!! It's bland Tex mex food that you can probably get at Chili's but with a higher price tag!! I ordered a skinny margarita which was horrible they put soda water on top of the skinny margarita!!! It was suppose to be 16oz for $15 when I told them take the soda water off it was way less than 16oz for $15. My boyfriend ordered the fajita which only came out with onions so red nor green bell peppers. The only thing that had some sort of flavor was the shrimp empanadas!!! I had the enchiladas with the red sauce it tasted like can chilli you buy from the grocery store on top of the enchiladas!!!! Overall the staff was nice but the food and drinks were horrible!!! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - $78 worth of disappointment - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Gringo's was really busy on a Friday around 12:30 pm but we were greeted and seated right away. The place was bright and nicely decorated. The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. The green avocado salsa is so good! My husband and I shared the mariachi which came with rice, beans, 2 each of chicken enchiladas, chicken taquitos and southwest egg rolls. The chicken in each item was tender and flavorful. Everything was delicious! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - The avocado salsa is the best! - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Visited this locale after 10 years while on a business trip back to my beloved Houston. I had to try my favorite burger, the La Bomb-bah burger. It was just as good now as it was then. Absolutely one of the best burgers out there. No wait, despite it being lunch time and the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated giving it a familial ambiance. I highly recommend you give Gringo's a try! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - La Bomb-bah burger in all it's glory! - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Great service...plenty of parking .. can be Crowded .. Fajitas was good but there was no pepper or Jalapeno and didn't come with sour cream. Overall it was delicious and great place to dine! read more

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This place is very traditional and clean Great atmosphere The servers are very caring and nice. Myron the manager came to our table to check on us. That's thumbs up in my book.Kaylee our server beautiful in taking care of us. The food was above average very tasty we will be back read more

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As a Pearland native, I may be biased in saying that Gringo's is the best Tex-Mex restaurant ever, but honestly I couldn't care less because that's exactly what I believe. Even with the huge crowds they get every day of the week, the food remains high-quality, the service stays quick, and the overall dining experiences are consistently satisfying. I think it's admirable that after all these years of coming here since I was a little girl, they've managed to maintain the same level of quality, and if anything, they've only improved. My go-to favorite is the Amazon Wrap with steak. It's always beautifully presented, the steak is perfectly cooked, and the lettuce, tomato, and other toppings keep it light and refreshing instead of heavy. The tortilla strips inside add the perfect crunch to balance what could otherwise be a chewy wrap. I also love drizzling on the complimentary green sauce that comes with the chips or asking for extra Amazon sauce because both pair with the wrap so well. Truly, there is nothing wrong with this dish, and I've successfully put all my friends onto ordering it. While I usually stick to the Amazon Wrap, Gringo's has plenty of other delicious options, including the steak fajitas, the quesadillas, and even a surprisingly good burger. Overall, Gringo's continues to be a comfort spot for my family and me, and it never fails to deliver. If you want reliable Tex-Mex with great service and consistently good food, this is absolutely the place to go. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Amazon Wrap (Steak) - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I have never ordered the Fish Taco's.... WTH was I thinking??? They are amazing!!! But to add the best charro beans ever "eat your heart out Lupe's Tortilla" and really tasty rice on one side to a fresh cucumber salad on the other side the whole plate is a taste sensation not to be missed!!! We came in for the $5 margs and $7 Cadillac margs and will leaving totally satisfied with the afternoon .., treat yourself today!!! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Cadillac marg - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Had a good time at Gringos! Living in Pearland, we're always looking for Mexican food. The only issue with some of the restaurants is limited vegetarian food. When we got to Gingos we were seated, on a 6:30pm weekday, it was shockingly packed. We were seated in this very small two seated booth with barely a walkway as there was a huge party with a high chair in the walkway. It was near the restrooms and kitchen! I ordered the frozen margarita with the mango and strawberry and it was huge! Huge and delicious! We then ordered, I got vegetarian enchiladas with the tomato sauce and it came out in a timely manner, however came with the white sauce which the waiter mentioned when he gave me my plate. I was fine with it since the sauce was vegetarian too. The enchiladas were good! Honestly nothing too special, just another Mexican restaurant. Service is average, foods average, etc. they probably do have more meat heavy options that may be better than veggie options. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Friendly staff. Yummy food. Totally hit the spot for Tex-Mex enchiladas cravings. You can never go wrong with ordering any of their items! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Southwest Eggrolls - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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One of the most reliable tex mex chains in Houston. It's our long standing tradition for us to go to the original location in Pearland and we have never had a subpar experience. Highly recommend their skirt steak fajitas ( or any dish with steak) which are marinated and super tender. We also recently tried their Al pastor rice bowl and excellent Southwestern eggroll apps. Service is always excellent despite it being super busy on weekends and nights. Don't let the name throw you off the food has tons of flavor and spices and it ain't just for gringos :) read more

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This has to be the best TexMex restaurant in TX!! The food is always fresh and delicious! Margaritas are great! The staff is professional, friendly and fast! Management is great, especially Fidel! We're lifelong customers and cannot get enough of this great food! Thank you Gringo's! read more

I had not been to this location in 10 years. Met a friend for lunch so she could see my African trip pictures. The food was as great as always. I decided to get something different. I ordered the POLLO MARISCO shrimp & crawfish tails, sautéed to order in creamy white wine sauce atop a grilled chicken breast, cucumber relish. It was totally delicious! Everything was excellent! Ten stars read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Pick up picking up in order. The employee recommends the cadillac margarita. The Food smells really good.I went into the place and they had a specific place for pickup, so I had to leave the premises and go around the corner other than that.I'm looks very family oriented a little more upper class.If you want to get a good time classy date or family , this looks cool. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Picking up spot - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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We went to Gringos for my sisters 16th birthday. We originally wanted to go to Tex Mex restaurant Lupe Tortillas, however the place was closed due to a power outage, and we've heard good things about Gringos so we figured we give it a try. We walked in and were seated immediately. The restaurant ambiance was really nice comforting and formal. We were seated at a booth and the table was pretty clean. Our waiter started us off with some drinks but we were ready to order. His name was Anthony and honestly he wasn't really nice and welcoming at first but he kept checking in and keeping our tables clean for the remainder of our dinner. After order maybe 10 minutes later our beef fajitas came. I was really surprised because we didn't get our drinks yet and the queso so we asked the guy who brought oir food out about it and he followed through quickly with the remainder of our order. Now to first start the queso was really cute but it really didn't taste that great. It just reminded me of the plain nacho cheese sauce you get at concessions at sporting events or such. Moving on the fajitas they actually weren't that bad. I was personally comparing them to Lupe's fajitas and these didn't taste as marinated but the meat was still pretty soft and flavorful. They cooked it to about medium well. I was a huge fan of the spanish rice and the refried beans were also ok but still good. I do wish they brought out sour cream with the fajitas. Also the pina colada was pretty good but I wouldn't get it again. Overall the food was ok and I wouldn't come back here unless a group really wanted to go, so in that case I wouldn't mind. But the food wasn't bad just mid. But shoutout to the quick and clean service. read more

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I loved everything about this place. It was my first time at any Gringo's and they set the bar high for the other locations! The decor and ambiance were perfectly Tex-Mex. Our waiter, Lucius, was flawless! Just the right amount of attentive, knowledgeable and helpful with the menu items, and genuinely friendly. The food was all fantastic- and that green sauce is one of the best in the area! The portions were generous and prices were fair all around. 5 stars easily. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Pineapple margarita, bangin' shrimp tacos with pickled jalapeños, charro beans and cilantro rice on the side - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Food is great! However service is always, I'm not sure if our waiter is extremely busy or if something else is going on, but we've been waiting quite a while for plates, drinks and basic essentials such as utensils. read more

Best Mexican restaurant EVER! The Silver Star Margarita, on the rox w/salt GRANDE, is amazing. Pricy, but you only need one. Food is affordable and you get lots of it. Green sauce is so good you can drink it, LMAO! Queso is also unreal it's so good. You can't go wrong with this place!!! read more

It doesn't please me to give an unfavorable review, but this has to be given attention to. As usual, we order 85-100 dollars of food every other weekend via door dash. Our food never got delivered. The driver eventual shows up with someone else's order and we dismiss him. We call Gringo's - "Were so busy, we can't do anything about it. Oh, your order has been here for 20 minutes. Order again if you want your food hot, and pay again and good luck, no refund through us, contact Doordash". Wow. Doordash basically said the same thing. I'M DONE!!!! read more

I waited for over an hour for a party of ten. They really should have a policy requiring guests to get up after a certain amount of time once they receive their tickets. The front desk ladies also failed to communicate effectively with us. I've visited this place numerous times, and I've never encountered this issue, especially since my parties often included children. read more

Ordered my food to-go, they were very quick and my food came out nice and hot. My fave was the chips and salsa-the chips were so fresh and crunchy, but not too hard, just enough for a good crunch read more

Location is busy but we were seated right away after being asked for our preferred seating situation. Of note, a large and comfortable waiting area is available away from the entrance if you arrive at a time that there is a wait. When seated, you are provided chips & salsa (both green and red sauce). I've never been one for red sauce, but their green sauce is delicious with a creamy, avocado taste. While simple, the chips stand out, not too thick or thin, good crunch, and not over or under salted. Chips are also warm which is appreciated. We ordered both Chicken Enchiladas Suizas (a Gringo's Favorite, as indicated by an asterisk on their menu) and Bangin' Shrimp Tacos, which are a temporary featured item. Chicken Enchiladas Suizas: "Three shredded {all white meat} chicken enchiladas, a traditional suizas sauce, grated cheese, queso fresco & pickled red onions; cilantro lime rice & sliced avocado" We're not new to the Chicken Enchiladas Suizas - it's the first item we've tried of theirs back when it was a temporary featured item, only for it to be brought on as a permanent staple (and a Gringo's Favorite). We love this item so much that we haven't been able to explore the menu - it's too good not to get! Portion is generous - good thing it reheats well at home. Bangin' Shrimp Tacos: "Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet chili sauce, pico de gallo, cabbage slaw, queso fresco & guajillo agave glaze" This temporary featured item caught our eye enough to order it in addition to our usual staple, and boy do we not regret it. Shrimp are large and generous with a good bite. Asian inspired sauce is the perfect level of sweet and spicy. Cabbage slaw adds to a nice crunch to the tacos. Let's just say we'll be ordering this again and we hope it transitions to a permanent menu item as the Chicken Enchiladas Suizas did. For the sides, we tried both the Boracho Beans and the Black Beans, both of which had great flavor, with the beans not being over cooked. Both entrées also come with a side of cilantro lime rice, which is flavorful and I appreciate the small effort made into forming it into a pyramid shape as opposed to a shapeless pile. After your meal, you can make your way to the free soft serve ice cream machine. Vanilla, chocolate, and vanilla & chocolate twist are all options. While we appreciate the variety of offerings, vanilla is the clear winner, with the chocolate flavor being too subdued. The soft serve ice cream was a bit icy, but that doesn't take away from this being a great (and free!) end to a meal. It's great that Gringo's explores offerings through their temporary featured items. Since we have enjoyed the temporary offerings so much, it's made us more curious to explore their permanent items and Gringo's Favorites during future visits. It'll be hard not to revisit both of today's items though! read more

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This was my first time coming to Gringo's. When I got there the place was packed. They said it would be about an hour wait. People are standing wall to wall waiting. I love Tex-Mex food, however, I wasn't impressed with the menu options and the list of items it offered. I tried the Pollo Con Queso, it was good and flavorful, however, it's not enough to make me come back for the food. This drink though.... Compliments to the bartender. The Whiskey 'Rita was strong and so good. I'll be back for a drink. Our waiter, I didn't catch the spelling of her name, Cidne (spell check), but she was so amazing. She was attentive and sweet. Thank you for making my first experience in Gringo's welcoming. If I come back, I would love for you to be my server. You were amazing. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Pollo Con Queso - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Always great food and always great service. It can get busy on the weekends so plan ahead.

The food here is nothing special but it's close . The staff here is definitely hit and miss . The place gets overly crowded a lot . Definitely a long wait . The inside of this place definitely not alot of room to sit . Overall it's close and good enough. read more

I've noted this before in a previous review, the thing I love about Gringos is their consistency. Tonight's visit was no exception. Food was hot, fresh, and served quickly. Jonathan our waiter was one of the best! Friendly but not fake and fun. Tonight was National Margarita night and the place was packed. I love our free cup!!! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Of all the Mexican restaurants in out area this is my fav!! Consistently great food and service! You know it's goood when you have a short exit on a Monday night!! Throw pollo Marisco is wonderful. Great queso and margaritas!! read more

Went to the local Gringos on a whim earlier this week. We were very WOW'd with our server. The food there is very consistently good but the service not so much. This time was different as in why I'm writing this review. Our server was fast and efficient but for once, we got someone with personality. He was very smiley and was very personable. Typically our Gringos servers are robots- not this time. What a pleasant change to have someone talk to you! The food is always what brings us in but this time the server is what will bring us back. Thank you to the young gentleman Hunter who reminded us that strangers can make our day too. read more

Chips, Salsa, and queso are all cheap and bad. Ambiance is nice. It's always packed (not sure how) but the fajitas are good !!!!

Gringo's is always an excellent experience-- no matter the location. Atmosphere is fun (and clean). Service has always been personable. And the food is spot-on ... served hot and fresh. Most of my experience with Gringo's involves their catering, and it is among the best ever. Though the fajitas and all the accoutrements are quite popular (for good reason), I'm a sucker for the Snack Attack, which I first had the pleasure of sampling a few years ago at a work/professional development event, and numerous times since. It includes Southwest egg rolls, quesadillas, chicken taquitos and tamales that taste like they were made in abuela's kitchen! This is also the perfect option for an easy peasy party -- be it the Super Bowl, an Astro's World Series get-together, or a poolside happening with your friends. Gringo's might have numerous locations around Texas, but the CEO and founder is a native son of La Porte. (And he gives back to multiple communities!) Want to eat local and eat well? Eat at Gringo's. You're welcome! read more

Ordered dinner for two. The chip portion was very underwhelming. You would think for two entrees you would get a larger portion. At least we had some HEB chips already at home. read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Chips - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

For fajitas it's tough to find a place that tops Gringos. I'm blessed to live so close to the original and still the best Gringos.

Service! I'd say a solid 4! The hostesses did not say hi. I to say hello first. So I thought my visit was going to be off but thanks to our waiter for making our first impression to nearly a faint memory. Food was okay, it's typically Tex Mex chain food. Not authentic but yummy! Enchiladas were yummy. Tortilla soup was okay. Rice was okay, refried beans actually tasty, and last but not least tamales just okay. We weren't offered any ice cream but did see it on the way out. People at the front didn't say thanks or see you soon. The energy at the front was missing. Overall the ambiance is great and would return. Have returned and overall the same experience. Second time came with a group of 9 and they had a table ready but never called or texted us, when I saw it sitting empty I went up and asked and sure enough it was ours. They sat us. I was confused by why I had to ask to be seated. Front host are always off but staff are fantastic! Definitely 3 stars still. read more

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Gringo's Mexican Kitchen has a Mexican heritage atmosphere, great food and wonderful staff. The menu prices aren't so bad, and for those who love alcohol (NOT me), Gringo's have plenty of margaritas to choose from. Personally, I'm glad that Gringo's doesn't play only Mexican music. They have a mixed playlist of current trending music artists. The location isn't bad and their restrooms are very clean. Like most Mexican restaurants, Gringo's serves free ice cream cones. I'd come here again with my family. read more

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Luke #1 is such a cool guy give him a raise please great food great service best gringos ever read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

We went here as a family in National Margarita so naturally it was busy. Great energy and the chips were fantastic. I would go just for that. Highly recommend it. Loads of fun. read more

When I'm in the Houston area I always want to eat at a Tex-mex restaurant that has green sauce because we don't have it served in NTX. I chose Gringo's. Maybe it's me and my palate has changed from when I was a teenager or maybe their green sauce just isn't what it used to be but I wasn't impressed. They have great chips & salsa but I can get the same thing at plenty of places in NTX. I really wanted the green sauce experience & was so disappointed. They did redeem themselves w/their fish tacos however. They were very flavorful & filling. Rice & beans not so much . LOL . The main reason I'm giving them 4 stars is the staff. They went above & beyond. We had a pretty big party (my family) & the waitress totally kicked ass. She handled us like a rockstar & always made sure we were stocked & filled. Sunday at 12pm is not easy. So great job!! read more

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Fish tacos w/rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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