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4.2 (6 reviews)
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Looking for some good Mexican food near smith or Scurlock tower? They have Good nachos and Friendly service.

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Barbacoa and Carnita Taco

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2(297 reviews)
2.6 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose
•$$

I went for dinner time. It's a cute intimate setting. Perfect for date night or girls night. The…read morefood was delicious. I ordered the Barbacoa tacos on heirloom corn tortillas. For drinks I ordered a hibiscus margarita... it was so good with the perfect amount of sweetness. Presentation and service were great. Highly recommend to give this place a try

We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Right side entry

Right side entry

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Rice & Beans

Rice & Beans

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose - Brunch tacos

Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

4.2(694 reviews)
3.3 mi•Montrose, River Oaks
•$$$

The world is full of Mexican restaurants…read more Most are some version of Tex-Mex in a family-friendly, relatively similar environment. Nothing wrong with that. Mexican Sugar breaks that mold completely. This is the most legit, wonderful, bougie, over-the-top Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. This was my second trip to Mexican Sugar. The first was in Grapevine. After this visit to the Montrose location, I have officially decided that when I am in Texas, I will seek these places out. They are that good. First, dress up. I doubt there is an actual dress code, but this is not the place where I am showing up looking like I just finished mowing the yard. Come here to be seen. Come here to show out a little. The place is beautiful and has that kind of vibe. Second, the drinks. Hell yes. Fancy, creative, excellent, and impressive enough for even the person who has seen every ridiculous cocktail presentation imaginable. And then there is the food. My God, the food. The salsa and queso are legit AF. The street corn is heaven in a bowl. Get several orders. I am serious. One is not enough. The carne asada was amazing. Honestly, I could keep going, but at some point this review is just going to become me yelling about how much I love Mexican Sugar. I LOVE MEXICAN SUGAR. OK, YOU GET THE IDEA. WHY AM I YELLING? BACK TO THE REVIEW.... Service was excellent too. The place is huge and was absolutely packed, but our server stayed attentive and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Make a reservation. Park in the nearby garage. Dress nice. Order the drinks. Get the street corn. Then get more street corn. Who is ready for another trip to Houston? I'll book the reservation at Mexican Sugar.

This was my second time at Mexican Sugar and I loved it just as much as the first! Johnny was our…read morewaiter and he was phenomenal, super attentive and even refilled my drink several times without me having to ask. Sonia was also incredibly sweet. My daughter dropped some food and made a bit of a mess, and Sonia was so kind about it and cleaned everything up without making us feel uncomfortable at all. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the steak and eggs and the pancakes, both were delicious. Great food, amazing service, and another wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose - Machete Margarita

Machete Margarita

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Blanco Cocina + Cantina

Blanco Cocina + Cantina

4.0(673 reviews)
4.6 mi•Galleria/Uptown
•$$

Let me tell you about Blanco, the new Mexican restaurant and bar near the Galleria. My sister and I…read morepulled up on a Tuesday to catch the all-day happy hour - we needed a win, and Blanco delivered. We kicked things off with a frozen Paloma and the house chips and salsa. The Paloma was dangerously smooth, and the chips and salsa were noticeably fresh and satisfying--a perfect, unfussy start. For the mains, we went heavy on the tacos. My sister ordered the shrimp tacos and the crispy sweet potato taco (avocado, chile negra, cotija... it looked serious). I opted for the more traditional route: Chicken Pastor: Solid. The caramelized pineapple brought a nice, necessary sweetness. Traditional Carnitas Taco: Okay, this was the moment. The carnitas itself was excellent, but the inclusion of the mandarin oranges with the salsa verde and crema fresca was an unexpectedly brilliant move. It sounds unconventional, but the citrus cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. It was the absolute highlight of the meal--a truly fresh and inventive take. The restaurant is massive, with ample indoor and outdoor seating, which is great for the Houston crowd. I liked that the bar faces both inside and out, making it easy to grab a drink wherever you post up. Everything was delicious, from the initial drinks to the very last bite of that carnitas taco. It's a fresh, quality take on Mexican food, and the Tuesday happy hour is a serious hookup. Go for the tacos, stay for the Paloma. 5/5 stars.

I chose this restaurant for my monthly happy hour meetup with The Foodie girls of Houston. The…read moredrinks were so good I had two margaritas I recommend getting the frozen vs classic one. The customer service was excellent they were accommodating even though we had some last min cancellations. It was a lot of people in there seemed to be the perfect after work spot. I would go back for sure I enjoyed my burger and my friends liked the queso and tacos.

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Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
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Man vs Fries

Man vs Fries

3.2(5 reviews)
5.3 mi•Galleria/Uptown
Locally owned & operated
Free parking

I had seen pictures of the Man vs Fries offerings, and being a fry lover I wanted to give them a…read moretry Located in Fair Foods off Fairdale, this spot specializes in fries. They have burritos with fries, a Crunchwrap looking medley with fries, loaded fries, etc I ordered through DoorDash, and I ordered relatively late. They're not too far away, maybe a couple miles, and it took about an hour to get my burrito and fries The food itself looks amazing online. Messy, but amazing. It looks even better late at night. The order arrived and still looked appetizing. The portions were sizable, especially the loaded fries (CBR Fries). The taste was less than desirable on both (CBR Burrito and CBR Fries). It didn't taste overly flavorful other than salt, and each dish was so salty I couldn't stomach more than a both of either I know I was slightly up charged using DoorDash, but each dish was close to $20. So, for $40 + fees/tip on my end to have something pretty much inedible wasn't great when I was literally hungry for anything I can't speak to the overall ambiance other than what I see online. There appear to be a trendy food court style set up, with many food options to choose from Some tips: Available on DoorDash, and open late. If you are on a low sodium diet, you might consider another option Cheers!!

It's meh.... Like, it has no Mexican soul.... It has no Cali soul.... It just meh. I had the…read morenor cal burrito.... Meh. And it was in Food Hall. That doesn't matter to me, just giving info... Would I go back? Not any time soon. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Pictures looked good though.

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Man vs Fries - Cali Crunch!

Cali Crunch!

Man vs Fries - SoCal Burrito - Flamin' Hot Cheetos

SoCal Burrito - Flamin' Hot Cheetos

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