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    Jimmy Changas

    3.9 (700 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Marisco Bowl
    Ashley C.

    We eat here often. I don't usually review chains but i must promote my GO TO DISH. Please try the Marisco Bowl. I know this isn't common Tex mex dish, but seriously. It's all my boy and i order, ALWAYS. If their food is good outside of this, i wouldn't know. That's how good it is. And their salsa is AMAZING sautéed gulf shrimp and crawfish, refritos (refried beans), Spanish rice, and a white wine sauce. Chefs kiss Plus there is a play area for the baby :-)

    Ribeye Street Tacos
    Brian B.

    Was a good meal to say the least. Nice flavors but just not the authentic Mex food I was looking for. Chips, Good Salsa with Creamy AvoSauce too. Taquitos needed to be fried and not baked. Gorilla Peppers were good but pulled pork needed some smoked flavor. MexiRolls were the best part along with the chicken nachos. Disappointed in the RibEye Street Tacos since they didn't have flavor. Add some seasoning or some salt at least It was all right. 3.5 but we can't do halves on here

    Playground
    Charisse T.

    After party dinner with the family, we chose this location because it had a play area for the kids to enjoy themselves while we caught up on life. We dined on appetizers and drinks. We ordered kids meals for the hyper little ones, I ordered a fajita combo salad it was delicious and was too much to finish so guess who got lunch for tomorrow (this guy). The other food was tasty it's not our usual spot but it was a good go to.

    Al Pastior Bowl
    Steph D.

    As always ...the service is so great and the food delicious. Don't tell their siblings Gringo's -- but I prefer Jimmy Changa's. This time my service Paloma was spot-on with her friendly, efficient demeanor. The Skinny Margarita was refreshing, and I enjoyed my fresh Tostada.

    Fried avocado
    Stacey G.

    Don't get me wrong. The food is just fine here. Nothing amazing. Nothing horrible but with so many Mexican food restaurants in the area there is no way I would wait for a table here. Had the fried avocado with chicken. Was ok. The avocado wasn't really ready so it lacked some flavor. The sides were standard. Again. It's not bad.

    Very friendly staff and Dario was a great bartender
    Mecede A.

    Great vibes and very nice staff! Dario was a wonderful server and great at making cocktails! Good guacamole

    Michelle S.

    Disappointing Experience - Not the Restaurant It Used to Be We used to love Jimmy Changa's, but after our most recent visit, we won't be back anytime soon. We had a party of seven and were given two separate tables that weren't even close to each other. When we asked to have them combined, we were told they were "near each other," which they weren't, and that they couldn't be moved. Service was frustratingly slow. We had to ask multiple times for our food, and even then, it didn't all come out together. I had already finished my meal before my son's food even arrived--only after I went to the manager to ask about it. My daughter's food was cold, and simple things like chip refills weren't happening. The staff overall didn't seem happy to be there, and at one point, I even saw a waitress roll her eyes. To top it off, dinner took much longer than it should have, and when we were ready to leave, our waiter was nowhere to be found. We had to wait far too long just to get the check. This place is not what it used to be, and unfortunately, it seems to be going downhill fast.

    Christopher S.

    KATY, TX 77450 / TEX-MEX / 03-01-24 / LUNCH +Very similar to Gringo's, as they are owned by the same company. +The green salsa is very creamy and rich. +Fresh chips and salsa. +The fresh (never frozen) fish tacos were pretty good. -The red salsa could use some improvement, maybe add a little bit more of a spicy kick to it? -Loyalty rewards program requires upfront gift card purchase that can only be redeemed on a future visit. -Left the restaurant and was thirsty for several hours. Either, there's some MSG or too much salt in the food. What I ordered: Fish Tacos $14.79 Total: $18.50 post-tax with tip

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    Jazlyn R.

    Last night we celebrated a 70 year birthday and enjoyed the room we were sat in. The restaurant was busy for a Thursday night but there was no wait to get into the room for setup. The server was great. We all gathered in the back room mingling and he took everyone's drink orders and delivered them to the table once we were seated. Which is kinda crazy to remember 24 drink orders. My fiancé had the pastor fajitas and the portion was big enough to feed two people. Yay leftovers!

    Ribeye tacos
    Paul N.

    The rare 5 star makes an appearance. Ive been coming here on and off for years. It's not convenient for me but man will I continue to drive out of my way to eat here. It's a chain. Let's get that out of the way. But it feels like a little local place. Friendly people. Nice patio. Big parking lot. But most importantly great food. Had the ribeye tacos and they were the perfect portion size. Maybe a little bit since I'm a glutton and ate my weight chips and their green sauce. Their red sauce is cold, which is my favorite. Tons of flavor. The tacos had amazing rice and beans. The true metric for a good Mexican restaurant. Was in bit of a rush and they accommodated me and got me on my way. Delicious food. Good service. Damn you, I'll be back.

    Alejandro E.

    This was my first time visiting this place. I thought this was one of those places where food was tasteless and cheap. I was wrong. Their food is fresh and delicious. Our waitress was superb! And the ambiance is another level. Their concept is a Mexican (Tex-Mex) restaurant, but they paid attention to the details and did a great job of not appropriating or insulting the Mexican culture. I ordered the Pollo Marisco ($17.99), and it was delicious. I must say this: I regret ordering this plate because it had a LOT!! Grease and cheese. That makes it delicious, but I left thinking about the calories, etc. Again, it is delicious. Great dish presentation and handmade tortillas! I definitely would return to JC and recommend it to friends.

    Southwest egg rolls
    Misha M.

    I'm a Gringos type of girl but when I found out this was their sister location, had to try it. They have my Gringo's favorite, Marisco Bowl which I got and added fajita chicken. It was great. One of my diners got the Marisco bowl without the cheese and said it was so good. The southwest egg rolls were good and between the queso and the cilantro sauce, cilantro sauce me please for the egg rolls. The house margarita didn't seem like it was hitting but...yeah. You will feel it. We sat outdoors and with a few kids in the party, the outdoor kids gym was great for them. Houston is real hot and at 6pm tonight it was still 100. There just so happened to have a breeze pass through often to cool us down that made it less sweaty. All in all I'll be back

    Nicole L.

    I was highly impressed with our first visit here. We came out to celebrate my birthday. The adult beverages were tasty and strong. The server was very attentive and checked in every now and then to ensure we were doing alright. (Photos attached from first visit) Our second visit how ever was not as pleasant. Our server was taken aback by our questions of the menu asking if it was our first time there. Then proceeded to not return to the table until we needed the check. Our food was brought out by different staff members of the kitchen. It was a very odd experience to say the least. Over all the food has been tasty both visits and we enjoy the free ice cream before we head out!

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    Elvis is a great service when my dad and I got there.He was passing out food and kept giving us the chips which was the best part.

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    2 months ago

    Served me expired meat twice in a row it tasted like old meat and honestly just got tired of the service aswell no refund or anything

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    Great location . I love the free ice cream. Employees are very nice and the food is great

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    Food was delicious! We had the enchiladas, taco salad, and Diablo shrimp. Service excellent! Atmosphere good. Pricing good.

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    On Halloween many Jimmy Changas offers KEF deals. Otherwise, I'd check with your local restaurant.

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    Yes there is.

    Do the refried beans contain pork/lard?

    Yes, so do the charro beans.

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    Hi Adeel! Our house-made tortillas are made with vegetable oil, and do not contain lard.

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    Castillo's Mexican Restaurant

    Castillo's Mexican Restaurant

    4.5
    (98 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This is a great place to eat and amazing service. Gina has set up a great mexican kitchen…read moreexperience based on her family recipes. This is not a chain restaurant, you are coming to dinner at Castillos. The OG margharita is tequila, countreau, lime juice and a bit of agave syrup- amazing. The menu is full of surprises- seafood stuffed jalepenos appetizer was awesome. All of your favorites are there and then there is the house specialties - the poblano chicken was unbelievable. I smiled through every bite. Thanks Gina, next time I am bringing my wife- happy anniversary!

    My husband and I absolutely love Castillo's, and it has quickly become one of our favorite places…read moreto eat. It's one of our special spots now because every visit feels like we're coming home. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the owner with such genuine warmth that we instantly felt like family. It reminded me of being at my grandma's house, where everyone is welcomed with a smile and every meal is made with love. The food is incredible--fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Not only is the quality outstanding, but the portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. It's becoming harder to find restaurants that offer both amazing quality and great portion sizes, and Castillo's delivers on both. The service is just as exceptional. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and truly cares about making your experience memorable. If you're looking for a place with delicious homemade food, generous portions, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family, Castillo's is the place to go. My wife and I will definitely be back many more times. Highly recommend!

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    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    4.0
    (255 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I was super excited that this location was literally down the highway from me. We went on a…read moreSaturday for lunch and super glad our party of 6 didn't have any wait time. The restaurant has lots of seating inside and of course we immediately received chips & salsa. Their salsa is very good and kid approved! We ordered chicken & steak quesadillas, the sampler appetizer, and kid's nachos with fries. Everyone loved every thing they ordered! We even placed a pickup order 2 weeks later. The kiddos loves getting ice cream once they finished their food and I must say it was really good! Now our server, she was absolutely amazing and I hate that I cannot remember her name but she was so great!!! Can't wait for another night out to go back because this place is definitely in rotation!

    This place was busy! I actually like busy restaurants because it makes it more fun and festive,…read moreespecially when you're out celebrating something. This place is huge and can hold a lot of people, but I appreciate that they're not trying to cram as much people in as possible. There is ample spacing between tables and walk ways. Although it was busy, we did not wait long at all. Even the food that we ordered came out pretty quickly! We ordered the chicken fajitas for two and regular size queso. The chicken fajitas for two was enough to feed my husband, me, and our two little boys. The tortillas were sooo good! The queso was decent. It's pretty expensive for the portion that you get. I thought the fajitas were alright as well. It was good, but I still wanted to dip it into something. I believe that a good fajita doesn't require any extra sauce. haha We also got the sopapillas for dessert and it was alright as well. Overall, I would rate the food as a 3.5 or 4 out of 5. However, the main reason why I gave a 5 star is because we had an AMAZING waitress. Her name is Sarah and LET - ME - TELL - YOU -ABOUT - HER. Sarah was literally smiling and cheery the ENTIRE time. She was not only like that when she was serving us, but she was even walking around like that. She was polite, friendly, patient, respectful, and just a delight to interact with. She was on top of things, too! We never had to ask her to refill anything because she automatically did it. I also love how she placed our dishes on the table. It was symmetrical and esthetic. The restaurant was also super loud but once when she was walking away and I called out her name, SHE HEARD ME. She was very attentive. Seriously, she was awesome. Come to Gringo's, not for the food, but for Sarah! lol

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    Lupe Tortilla

    2.9
    (534 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    So I sat at the bar, popping in for a margarita after shopping. Wow I've only been to the Sugarland…read moreLupe Tortilla & who knew the atmosphere & menu would be so different! This spot is much smaller & broken up into rooms/sections. I didnt even look at the menu & I progressed to order my standard Black barrel margarita that I always order at my Sugarland Lupe Tortilla & they informed me they dont have it. They told me if I didnt want a frozen margarita which they had in the machines I needed to order the Margarita's that were on the menu. The bartender was friendly but the overall experience... the vibe & premium drink options were just off putting for me. My conclusion is that I will stick to my Sugarland location because all Lupe Tortillas are not created equal.

    I must be the last person in Katy , Texas to dined here. In point of fact, it may have been here…read morelonger than half the subdivisions, but with good reason. The food, the ambience, and the service are all outstanding. We went for Cinco de Mayo and the restaurant was packed however, from what I understand, it is often packed. Let's start with our server who was just wonderful. He not only guided us through the meal and the drinks, but he had very practical recommendations. His service was timely, and his friendliness was wonderful. We have the fajitas which were not only an apple serving, but the beef chicken and shrimp were all very flavorful. Typical to fajitas it came with enough accompaniments to really really make Forray a wonderful meal. The serving is so ample that it became a takeout meal as well. The ambience is typical of Mexican restaurants. However, the people who we were dining with in the same small dining room were incredibly friendly and old-time customers of the Restaurant. I can't tell you how many years. But given the food and service, I understand why. I'm guessing because it was Cinco de Mayo. There was also a mariachi band and they were just wonderful and added to the venue considerably. If you're in or around Katie Texas, you really do need to stop here.

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    Neca's - Fulshear

    Neca's - Fulshear

    3.9
    (89 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Ventured out to Katy for a friend's birthday dinner, I have been here before but for quick…read morebreakfast. Ambiance: 5/5 Parking is ample and located near the restaurant. Inside it is spacious and has some colorful and lively decor. Great for groups or solo at the bar. Service: 5/5 The hostess was friendly and immediately directed me to my friend's table. Once seated, the waiter was very attentive and accommodating in checking in on us and getting our orders going. Food: 5/5 We ordered the beef and chicken fajitas to share. The beef fajitas were flavorful just as I'd hoped but the chicken was a bit dry. With the order we each get our own plate of rice and beans and choice of tortillas. The flour tortillas were delicious, almost like home made, so much so that I took the leftovers tortillas home to enjoy with butter. The highlight for me was the Skinny Margarita with my customization of adding a shot of Amaretto. I've been disappointed at other places because they never taste fresh, or have an extremely tart flavor, but the bartender had it down to a science because when I tell you from my first sip it was like heaven! Fresh, not too sweet and I only had one and was tipsy, I wasn't the only one. My two friends got the same one and agreed it was delicious and they too were tipsy. And you get your money's worth. I don't live in this area, but for this margarita, I may have to visit again soon. I'm thirsty thinking about it as I'm writing this and likely still thinking about it while you're reading this. I didn't get as many photos as I usually do, apologies, but I did get the Skinny margarita. Overall it was a good time, with good food and good drinks.

    On Saturday, June 28th, I ordered the large beef fajita nachos from Neca's. On Sunday, June 29th, I…read morebecame extremely sick after reheating the beef fajita nachos from Neca's --something that has never happened before. Between Saturday and Sunday, the only meal I had was Neca's nachos. I had to go to urgent care, where I was put on an IV and given medication to treat what was diagnosed as food poisoning. In addition to the above facts, my toddler ate a bit off my plate Saturday/Sunday and exhibited symptoms similar to mine. On Monday, June 30th at 9:04am, I called to share my experience with the staff. To be clear, my intention in calling was not to leave a negative review, but simply to bring the matter to the restaurant's attention - privately. Unfortunately, the owner, Albert, was defensive throughout the call. He said things like, "I don't doubt that happened, but we've never had a complaint," and dismissed my experience rather than showing concern. I explained I wasn't calling to leave a bad review but to make them aware. But alas, here we are. If you're looking for a place with good food and quality customer service, I suggest you look elsewhere. But if you're fine risking your health and dealing with defensive owners, Neca's may be the place for you.

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