We didn't have a full dinner between the two of us, but I had the seafood enchiladas and my wife…read morejust had chips and queso. I thought the enchiladas were solid, though my wife felt like the queso was too thick and that the chips they served with the queso were a little stale. The service was A+, very attentive and hospitable, which counts for a lot in my book. They brought out a huge statue and bass drum for someone's birthday, which we loved and thought was hilarious. Also, the house marg was excellent and I definitely recommend. Overall, a cool vibe in the restaurant and we will definitely come back. We have some friends coming in from out of town and thought that it might be a good spot to introduce them to TexMex. If your go-to is Natalita's or something like that around The Woodlands, I would definitely encourage you to give this place a shot.

I wish I wouldn't have been fooled by the high reviews for this place. It was a total waste of…read moremoney & a highly disappointing meal for date night. To be fair, it is my own fault because I tried El Mariachi a year or two ago and thought it was gross then. However, I know everywhere deserves a second chance so I thought I'd give it another try, especially when I saw it had such a high average rating. Let me first say, service is INCREDIBLE. Truly could not ask for better. The hostess was really sweet and she stayed kind even when I could tell she was overwhelmed by all the people. We had multiple servers come by to check on us at various times and do things for us and they were all great too. Absolutely 0 staff complaints. I ordered a watermelon margarita and couldn't drink it. The syrup was completely separated from the actual drink. I left it completely full and while I didn't want to complain, I was surprised that I wasn't asked if it was okay. Had I been asked, I would've told them. My husband thought his house margarita was good, but he did order it frozen and it was already half liquid by the time he got it. The food was not good. I took one bite of my beef taco and pushed it to the side. It was essentially Taco Bell meat. No shade to Taco Bell, but if I wanted that, I would've just gone to T Bell. It sure would've been a lot cheaper. My cheese enchiladas were also not good. I asked to have sour cream sauce on top & was charged $2 for it. I wasn't told I'd be charged extra and didn't see anywhere on the menu where it said that. Even so, $2 for sauce is crazy, but $2 for sauce when the enchilada ALREADY comes with sauce on top and all you had to do was replace it?? Wild. The queso was okay. Not amazing, not bad. It's the only thing I was able to eat. Not my personal experience, but two tables in our same section had issues with their food too and had to send it back. $85 for that is crazy. I'm glad so many seem to enjoy it, but El Mariachi will never see me again.

Decided to venture out and try a new spot, and it was a hit! As soon as you walk in, you can sense…read morethe warm and welcoming environment. They have a good variety to choose from as well. The staff were very nice and attentive. The margarita packed a punch (had to take more than half of it home) maybe I'm a lightweight, but shootttt, that concoction had me buzzing. As for the Tampiquena I ordered, it was so gooddd and very satiating. The beef was so tender that I could break it apart with my fingers. The rice and beans weren't crazy but for a Tex mex place, I was pleasantly surprised.

The service was great and the late Tavos sister waited on us. The restaurant was very clean and…read moreopen also. They have a nice bar and selection of your ready for some libations. The tacos were good but they both had cheese and we didn't ask for cheese no worries. Keep in mind the menudo does not come with homony and I'm glad they asked me if I wanted some. Even though I wanted homony they didn't add much and at that point I didn't want to have to ask for more. We'll definitely go again soon and try there caldo de rez.

I came with others to this restaurant. It had good reviews, but when I look at the food, it didn't…read morelook like the normal mexican food that I'm used to. I gave it a try by getting a mixed plate with different items so I could try a little bit of everything. My dad got the same thing but a this different mixed plate and we agreed to share and taste each others food. The cheese enchiladas were good. They're made with chili gravy. The chicken flauta was good. I wasn't a fan of the beans and rice nor the Chile Relleno. The cheese is just shredded mozzarella basically not the actual cheesy find in a Chile Relleno. The stuffed avocado was too fried for me and way too much cheese. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the restrooms are super clean, which is always a plus for any restaurant. Unfortunately, we had some issues with our server, lots of miscommunication and a huge language barrier. In the end, I'm starting to wonder if he was just new because he didn't even know how to operate his own payment system. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, but I know a lot of people like this food and restaurant based on other ratings so I say try it for yourself.

My family and I enjoyed our visit here today. We were lucky it wasn't busy day today…read more The place is pretty nice and the staff were very attentive. The food choices were amazing and the price is good. Ambiance is great! We ordered two plates of chimichanga and they were delicious. I had the chonguito in beef fajita and it was good. The guacamole was tasty, sadly they gave you little rice to enjoy your plate. I recommend this place if you are looking for a good Mexican food.

The is a great Tex-Mex restaurant!…read more First of all, they serve Puffy tacos, in the San Antonio style. Few restaurants can prepare these the proper way. There is great QC, AND management, here. Julio's wife, Elena, stopped by the table and checked in the food. She also told us of a wrestling event that was coming up on May 1. She was SO pleasant. Our server, Freddy, got the order in perfectly, even though there were 7 of us. The prices were reasonable. The food again was spot on. We WILL return! BTW, the watermelon margarita was wonderful! I'm

In Texas - the Tex-Mex competition is fierce. Everyone has a favorite. This place just bumped my…read moreprevious favorite from its perch and became current favorite. TLDR: Thar food, those ritas. This place has become my most recent go-to when that little voice says - "pssst....Dave....Dave....i know you hear me....you want fajitas." Admittedly, I hear that voice a lot. In any case, I usually order the fajitas. They give you a decent quantity that tastes great. The meet is tender and flavorful and those tortillas had me at hello. I love this stuff! My son elects to go for the cheese enchiladas. I don't have to ask him how much he likes them because is a super picky eater and this is the one place where he actually cleans his plate. The margaritas are solid as well and when you glance around the restaurant, you'll see them on most tables. This place is a well oiled machine. There are plenty of staff and they all work unison to bring drinks / chips / salsa / refills / orders / food -- and that food usually comes out before I can feel guilty for eating chips, salsa, and queso. I found this trick that works for me. Since I 100% of the time feel guilty for leaving the place feeling so full, I started parking on the other end of the parking lot. This allows my to burn off 2.7 calories of the food that just ate so I feel 2.7 percent less guilty. On a serious note - this place is the real deal. While some of my previous favorites have either closed down or gone downhill a bit - Julio's has remained strong. ¡Salud!

I was completely disgusted by the food and the pricing. Tex-Mex is usually reliable in Texas. It…read morealmost always tastes decent no matter where you go. But this place? It was a disaster. You have to work hard to make food this bad. I honestly pictured the owner laughing at the people stupid enough to sit there eating $25 plates of trash. This was the worst restaurant food I have ever had in My entire life. Canned dog food would have tasted better. The queso was clearly canned nacho cheese. It was thick, gritty, clumpy, and bright orange like the stuff you get at a gas station. My kids could not even eat their meals. It was that disgusting. The refried beans were drowning in salt. The enchiladas were a soggy pile of mush with tomato sauce on top. Absolutely inedible. The fajita meat tasted like liver. I almost gag just thinking about it. The guacamole was DARK BROWN. No lie, not one thing on the table was edible. We spent $100, left hungry and angry, and I made the kids ramen when we got home. This place should not be in business. It felt like a setup. Like we were being punk'd. I would give a NEGATIVE TEN STARS if I could.

I threw up because of the dinosaur chicken nuggets this is ridiculous The food was cold and I threw…read moreup like five times Do not eat from here I would like to speak to the manager immediately.

We had another great experience at Papacito's the atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, and…read moreone thing I really appreciate is that they continually update their menu over time, so it never feels outdated. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. My mother-in-law enjoyed the redfish topped with shrimp, and I had the shrimp fajitas, which were packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. The service was excellent as always everyone was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. What can I say? It's Papacito's. You can always count on great food, outstanding service, and a wonderful dining experience. We look forward to coming back again!

I truly enjoyed my experience here. At first, I thought I was being sent to the kids table because…read moreof where we were seated lol. However, Victoria made up for that. The service was great. From Ashley seating us to Victoria being our waitress extraordinaire it was great. I didn't really open up the menu, because I saw lamb chops on the cover. The chips were light and they had a special queso that was delicious! I got the lamb chops with black beans and rice. First, I was like lamb chops and black beans together?? but they pair well together! The presentation of the lamb chops was cool, as they come out hanging on a rack. They were so tender and seasoned well! The squash, carrots, and zucchini was fresh and crunchy. The beans were delicious and I added shredded cheese. I also had the Texas Redfish on a half shell and it was delicious, and the Shrimp were juicy. The food was light and didn't feel Like it was overpowering my belly! I also ate all my food, I rarely eat all my food, I had a happy plate. Special shoutout to the other hostesses Leah and Kendall !

I was in town from Denver, CO. A colleague mentioned among other places and I said if it the real…read moredeal, "I'm in". It does not disappoint. Beyond my expectations. Wonderful family business,. Met "Mom", dad and daughter. You get the love and care in every bite. Both dishes we had were outstanding. Hioghly recommended. I am staying in The Woodlands next time just o revisit. The best!

Everything was perfect! I had the pescadillas and my friend had the enchiladas with red sauce. Both…read morewere scrumptious and the service was delightful too. We will definitely be back. Thank you!!

No notes for this restaurant. Went to dinner for my sisters…read morebirthdays and every was amazing. Food, great quality Drinks, delicious Ambiance, friendly Staff, helpful and amazing It's cute how they give a small street corn if you've never been there. If I'm ever back in Houston (I'm from CA), I will definitely be back. Their margaritas are amazing!!

Get the pork belly bites and their cocktails are delicious…read more If you're here on a Sunday for brunch and have a sweet tooth the French toast is unforgettable. No other French toast will come close. Their homemade sauces make more tantalizing. If you like salty spicy, get the jojo sauce. I don't think it's on the menu And to finish, personally I like cocktails but their fresh filled churros are super fun. And can't beat the fresh factor! Brandon is an excellent attentive server. He knows the menu in and out. He'll steer you right. It's a neighborhood gem