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We stopped by for happy hour, which runs from 3-6 PM, and it was the perfect way to unwind after work. The space was nice and stylish. The drinks were delicious and definitely hit the spot. The bartenders gave great recommendations. Another bonus was how easy parking was. The location is also great since there are plenty of other restaurants and bars within walking distance, making it easy to continue your night out. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stop by again for happy hour.
10/10, no notes. So good. Incredibly underrated. Happy hour? Amazing. Service? Amazing. A friend and I sat at the bar, great prices for HH including food and cocktails. Our servers/bartenders were so funny, kind and just charismatic. It was a Friday 5PM, and wasn't overly busy. In a little suite right in the heights, with free parking right in front. Highly recommend oysters and eggs rolls here. Perfect place for a quick catch up and bite!
Stopped at IKTO around 6:30pm for a cocktail before going dinner in the Heights with some friends. There was one couple sitting at the bar but other than that we had the place to ourselves. The bartender was extremely friendly and helpful when we were on the fence about getting a Peanut Butter Carajillo and let us try the PB liquor before committing to the order. Cocktails were great. I imagine the bar has much better vibes later in the evening when there is more of a crowd.
This place is one of my favorite places to take my friends and have a drink and nosh. Cocktails are amazing as well as the food. The Algo Tranqui cocktail is such a tropical surprise (don't let the presentation fool you) and the Porn Star Martini is my go to cocktail. Food does not disappoint at all, have the raw oysters, burger and fries, wings, popsicles, green beans, sweet peppers, dumplings, etc... etc. the place is small yet tidy and clean. Service is friendly, casual and super laid back. Back ground music is a bop and not too loud. Great atmosphere for conversation and catching up. There is a very small parking lot so parking is limited. I love this place even though I don't know the owner. (Wink)
We stopped here on an off night in the middle of the week and had a great time. It's definitely not cheap but I have yet to find a cheap martini/craft drink place and compared to the other places, they are actually priced more reasonably for drinks. The service is also a lot nicer here and not at all pretentious like a certain other martini place near Waugh that shall remain nameless.
IKTO is such a festive and cozy spot with its Christmas decorations. The bar snacks were surprisingly good too, the mini eggrolls, dumplings, and sweet peppers were all delicious and perfect for sharing. They seriously make some of the best mocktails I've ever had, very balanced, creative, cute and just as satisfying as a full cocktail. will definitely will back for another date night.
I love this place. The perfect hidden gem. Their happy hour is the best time to go. My table was full of delicious food and the bill does not hurt your pockets. They also have delicious drinks too. Now I will be honest the raw oysters are nasty but they made up for it will the char grilled oysters. I'm coming back
So fun! Great drinks and the oysters (grilled and raw) were delicious! Service was great! I asked a lot of questions and the bartender was so kind and so patient. We would come back! My favorite was the Bye Bye Birdie although the Whale or Dragon was a good first drink to start off with. My husband enjoyed the O.F. Wished we could have been there in time for Happy Hour (everyday 4-6PM with 50% off cocktails). It's ok, still very much worth it and already telling my friends about this place, because I want to come back!
I stopped by IKTO on a Wednesday evening. Located in The Heights, they're located in a shopping center and I didn't have any problems finding a parking spot. Ambiance (4/5): This is an area where IKTO (I Know The Owner) shines. It's a trendy spot with modern furniture and nice decor. However, while everything looks nice, most of the seats are quite uncomfortable. They're barstools with barely any back support so you're going to be hurting in an hour or two. All in all though, the ambiance is great. Service (4/5): Even if you sit at a table, you're supposed to order at the bar. There was only one bartender working while we were there so it was a bit slow at times. However, she did a great job without any support. She was friendly and even brought our drinks to the table after the first round. Nice touch. Drinks (4/5): The bartender told us that all of their cocktails are made from scratch. And this is what they're know for. They have a nice list of craft cocktails. Some of the drinks look a little prettier than they taste, but overall, solid cocktails. I had Bird's the Word and I also tried the Asian Pear Martini. Food (3/5): The menu consists of mostly appetizers/tapas. While I thought it was a Mexican restaurant, it's actually a fusion restaurant. You'll see Venezuelan, Mexican, and Asian influences. The left side of the menu is seafood. The right side of the menu is meat. We had a nice variety including the tequenos, yucca fries and tostones, pork dumplings, crab fingers, and mini shrimp eggrolls. Overall, the food is about average. With that being said, the portion sizes are a bit small so the food items are overpriced. If you're looking for a bar with cool vibes, small bites, and a focus on craft cocktails, IKTO is worth trying. I love their name too, that counts for something.
We had a great time here - delicious drinks, friendly service, and good food as well. The vibe is very cute inside with a gorgeous bar. My favorite drinks were the Asian pear martini, whale or dragon, and Thai tea sour. Will definitely be back.
I was in town for the Houston Rodeo and this was one of the places I wanted to check out. We came at the perfect time because the place is very small and I can see if getting packed easily but we were the only ones there. We were serviced very quickly and I believe the lady behind the bar was the owner. The decor in this place is gorgeous, everything is deforested with care and the colors, etc. give such a sophisticated vibe. I ordered the shrimp egg rolls , crab claws, lobster rolls, lychee martini and a blueberry margaritas. Everything was amazing, I especially loved the crab claws and the buttery bread they came with. They used this same bread for the mini lobster rolls. They called everything "bar bites" and they were the perfect tasting portions. The drinks were also amazing, perfectly crafters and quite strong. I am so glad I was able to check this spot out in my visit to Houston.
A hidden GEM. We went about 30 minutes before happy hour ended and all I can say is it was such a fun time! From being truly engaged by the staff to the tapas presented SO worth it. The food was hot and fresh and happy our deals were worth it. We had such a fun time and I would highly recommend this to a small group. Sitting at the bar is the best choice! Loved to see all different types of aesthetics around but everyone was so nice as well. Staff truly make your dining experience elevated to the next level!
3 years ago
Met a couple friends here for my second happy hour Friday evening. It's super cute and the bartender is amazing. I loved the cantaloupe margarita and will definitely be back. They also have appetizers available. read more
1 year ago
The drinks and food weren't great and pricey. If you are going to spend money it needs to make sense. Plus, the bartender/server was on his phone and wasn't very congenial. read more
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Adorable and small cocktail bar in the heights area. Very cute atmosphere and decor. You can tell a lot of thought was put into details like the artwork, glassware, color palette, etc. My experience wasn't very impressive however. I attended happy hour with two friends on a Thursday. We arrived and ordered one round of drinks plus some edamame. It took over 35 minutes for my drink to arrive, and about 45 for the edamame. We did check in with a server after about 20 minutes had passed because we noticed other patrons who arrived after us had already received their drinks. The server was immediately very defensive, explaining they were understaffed and the place was slammed. While I can appreciate the place was busy, I don't think that's a valid excuse to have customers waiting 35 minutes for a cocktail. I honestly feel like maybe our order wasn't put into the system at first because they came back over to confirm our drinks and then brought us the wrong drinks and food twice before delivering us the correct items. It was confusing. Despite the rough start, we decided to stay after our first round to take advantage of the end of happy hour. We ordered bottles of wine and got some additional food. The calamari was pretty good, but the spicy edamame was my favorite. Their wines by the bottle wine list is extremely limited, with only three options for white wine, one of which they told us was not available. Overall, drinks were tasty and food was decent, but the service was just not good. Also, they don't appear to have central A/C, just a small wall unit that only reached part of the bar. It was so hot inside we were all very uncomfortably warm. I might revisit in a few months on a slower weekday when the weather is cooler. Very limited parking - advise you Uber or be prepared to find street parking and walk. read more
10 months ago
Def a cute spot to come with your girlfriends. We came here for happy hour and I enjoyed myself. My friend & I ordered the Regina George and whiskey sour. I thought both drinks were super good. Both bartenders were phenomenal; very fun & welcoming. read more
2 years ago
One of my favorite places to go for happy hour! It's a cute little bar with light bites and delicious (and pretty strong) cocktails. My go to is the frozen All Inclusive daiquiri. Servers/bartenders are always very pleasant and attentive as well read more
Let me start off by saying I love this place! IKTO has been on my to-do list for a while, I am so finally made it! When I arrived after work there was one customer but more filtered in during the happy hour. One thing I love is the two guys behind the bar, (Alex and another gentleman whose name wasn't given) took the time to greet anyone who walked through the door regardless of how busy it got. Each time customer is handed a small welcome drink upon arrival. Not sure if it the welcome drinks change, but the one I received was a small sample of Sandia Mojito, presented in a glass on a small tray. It was so refreshing, and just what you need after being out in the Texas heat. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering a full size version during my visit. The other drink I really enjoyed was the She A Baddie, which was definitely a yummy goodie. The glass they serve it in is gorgeous as well....presentation was on point for everything I ordered. I also tried out the G&T Fresca which was light and refreshing. I opted to order food during my visit, I selected the crab and shrimp tamale, it was ok but I had heard the empanadas were nice as well. I strayed away from the happy hour menu and ordered crab and shrimp empanadas and those were absolutely delicious! It came accompanied with a creamy cilantro sauce, which made for an awesome pairing. Would definitely order those again. I concluded my happy hour with an Espresso Tiny Tini accompanied by mini alfajores. From what I can tell, isn't a bad drink in the house but She A Baddie and Sandia Mojito were my two favorites. I saw that Beachy appeared to be popular with others during my visit so I'll give that a shot next time. Enjoyed the great drinks and cool decor, I'm definitely adding IKTO to my rotation of happy hour spots. read more
3 years ago
The vibes in this place were definitely there. I would highly recommend going closer to opening for possibly a calmer ambiance. At night the music was loud! While it is a smaller place overall, I would think music would be a little lower so that you can talk a little more. Overall not bad though. The service was decent. The bartenders are in touch with their guest and can anticipate when someone's ready for their next drink. So I give the service a 10/10 We ordered some fries that were on the menu & the sauce that came with it was pretty good. Also, P.S. parking is VERY limited. Seeing as this place gets busy later I would try getting there earlier for some decent seating and a parking spot. read more
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It's a cute little place with bar and small plates, happy hour, saw cars and stopped. I didn't know it was here? Great service. Beautiful cocktails and delicious small plates. Impressive little honey in the Heights... read more
I saw this place on Instagram and became immediately intrigued so I had to try it out. I came on a Sunday afternoon around 4:30 where they had happy hour menu going from 4-6. The bar is located at the end of a shopping strip so you may have to find street parking if you don't see any parking in the lot. There's a mini patio outside and when you walk in you notice that it's a very cute establishment. The aesthetics are definitely modern and slightly feminine but would be ideal for a meetup with friends or a date it's not very big so parties of more than 4-5 may be hard to accommodate. There was a DJ playing when we arrived which created a nice vibe for Sunday funday. I ordered two drinks: donde esta La bibliotheca and the noble peach prize. Both drinks were 10/10 delicious and very cute presentation wise. I had already eaten before I arrived so I just indulged on their yuca fries and tostones Al mojo with creamy Serrano sauce. I'll be honest, they all lacked a little flavor for my liking. I was expecting the the tostones to be a little sweeter or even saltier and same with the Fries. I didn't try the other dishes but it appears to be a Latin themed establishment as many options were Latin inspired. All in all i would probably come back mainly for drinks after a night out or like a pregame to a night out. read more
Such a vibe here, bartenders were very nice and super knowledgeable about the menu. The interior is really cute and drinks were even better! Happy hour is pretty good. They are brand new and just opened about 3-4 weeks ago, I feel like the place was just a little hard to find it's kind of ducked off in a random spot maybe a bigger sign or something would help locate it better. We did not try any of the food this time but will definitely have to next time, will definitely be coming back for another happy hour :) read more
If your looking for a chill girls night or date night, this is the spot! This cute little place definitely was the vibe for tonight. My friend and I got the Linda Caipirinha & the Donde Esta La Biblioteca. Both had amazing fruity flavors! I will say it does get a bit loud so if your going be aware of that. Other than that, the drinks were worth it! read more
3 years ago
I heard about this place on social media as it has been pretty popular. My first impression when I walked in was that it was a lot smaller than it appeared on people's posts. The entire inside of the establishment can probably fit a total or 50 people (that is a high estimate). We went on a Tuesday afternoon during happy hour so it was pretty empty, but by the time we left at 8pm, it definitely started to pick up. The decor inside is pretty trendy with floral pieces coming down from the ceilings and neon signs on the walls. The parking lot is pretty small as many of the spots are reserved for the neighboring businesses. The drinks were very good, and the bartenders know what they are doing. We ordered drinks off the menu and some classic cocktails and they were all delicious. Beyond the drinks, the bartender who was helping us made great conversation and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and bartending more generally. read more
IKTO is a delightful spot in the heights for those seeking a charming drink spot with a fantastic happy hour. The interior is a visual treat, adorned with an abundance of fake florals that create a whimsical atmosphere. There's indoor and outdoor seating although the place is very quaint. We came at the perfect time, right when happy hour started. They gave each of us a free shot. It was a great way to start our evening! Now, let's talk about the drinks - they not only taste great but are also strong! The carefully crafted drinks were cute and instagram worthy. We ordered the she a baddie (which was my personal favorite), frozen sandia mojito, and beachy. All of these were from the happy hour menu which includes half-off tropical cocktails. read more
2 years ago
Cute little bar with super kind staff! They bow to make an espresso martini! I normally shy away when they get really brown I normally like mine creamy but how they do it at IKTO was perfect!! The perfect taste and texture. I hope this stays a staple to their menu as is! Check it out!! read more
3 years ago
I wasn't blown away, but I'd give it another try in a few months after they've been open a while. I got two drinks and though I loved the glasses and presentation of them, the taste itself wasn't premium. Pricy cocktails. The seats around the bar looked nice and that area was done well. There's a seated area with small tables and that decor looked really cheap with the flowers and fake greenery hanging down. Kind of gave me ice cream shop vibes. I came on Sunday around 3pm and didn't have issues finding a seat but around 4pm it was really busy and service was slow. They had a dj and the music was kind of like a day party but the space itself is more of a quaint cocktail bar. They have food that was priced very high but based on the way it looked I wouldn't order it. The parking lot is extremely small and chaotic but there was street parking nearby. There didn't seem to be a/c but had a big fan so it was still bareable. Uncomfortable smell... wasn't quite sewer or mold but more musty. read more
Very cute bar, great for dates, solo or drinks with the girls. The bartenders were really friendly and professional... we went for Sunday brunch... drinks are $5 off all day on Sunday. We didn't eat, we usually don't if we can't smell any food. Lol read more
3 years ago
Hi! the drinks were so delicious and cute! the menu was a little confusing to me so I accidentally ordered the wrong thing and when I asked our server Aranza she was very condescending to me when I told her I had ordered something else and she said "NO BABY...You ordered this but I can get it fixed" this condescending tone was pretty consistent throughout the night towards me and would avoid our table for a bit and she was very hot and cold with me and my group of friends. There were a few more little remarks made by her that I won't get into but it was more than once that the tone and comments were made. I will say I'm glad they were able to fix it and had decent food and drinks but our server ruined the vibe for us. Don't know if we'll go back so make sure you order correctly and hopefully you have a better experience than i did! Just FYI I was trying to order the tini tiny drinks and on the menu it looked like a trio and below it was the actual trio which is how I got confused! read more
3 years ago
Great place, perfect vibe for anytime. Decor is super cute. The staff is very welcoming and amazing. Overall great experience, I've literally found my new go to spot. read more
2 years ago
We opted to check this place out at 3pm on a Saturday... blown away by the service and ambiance of the bar. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great bar to sit at with unique cocktails. The owner is hands on and you can tell she really cares about the experience. Will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
super cute new spot in the Heights with great drinks, good food and the cutest decor! such a different vibe from your typical dimly lit cocktail bar, which I really enjoyed we had the empanadas which were pretty darn good! service was good and the bartenders were super cool, friendly and knowledgeable. The owner was also there when I went and was cool as well! did I mention, they give you welcome shots?! it may be a little hard to find but it's the spot with the orange umbrellas outside! read more
3 years ago
Aranza made our evening.... Had friends in town from TN and wanted to try something new. The service from Aranza was exceptional. Cocktails were delicious. The vibe was amazing. We will for sure be back, and OFTEN! Thank you so much for a perfect Friday! read more
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it was smaller than what I anticipated but the decor is nice and pleasing! Plus the frozen margarita was one of the best drinks I've had, love the taste and flavor of it. We came for Happy Hour and it wasn't packed at all so the service was great. Will have to try the food next time. read more
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IKTO is such a wonderful bar and restaurant. The staff was super knowledgeable about the menu and gave great drink recommendations. They have a great Happy Hour as well. The food was tasty and very unique. I tried the Pork Empanadas. Definitely recommend for Happy Hour or a small celebration. read more
A little hole in the wall! Super cute inside. My sister lives around the area and recognized this place has opened up so she decided to try it with her friends. She loved it so much she took me to come check this place out as well. The Regina George cocktail is definitely my favorite, super refreshing and sweet. Their espresso martinis were delicious and strong! The yuca fries are great to snack on as well. The bartenders were super friendly and definitely knew what to recommend. If I'm ever back in Houston, I will be stopping by to grab a drink or two. read more
This is an aesthetic place nothing more . My friend and I didn't get a welcome drink so idk if that's just for influencer's content or what. The servers were bland in personality and all around seemed preoccupied , we literally had to flag different ones down for EVERYTHING. The drink was cute and good enough but honestly you can get better and most importantly better service at all the other bars in the city.Also note the place is small and noisy AF .If anyone in my crew wanted to check this place out then cool but me personally it's a NO . Cute décor though. read more
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