I have family that lives around the corner, so this place is convenient. The breakfast tacos are good; the house made green salsa is out of sight. Some of the best I've had anywhere. The service, however, might prove to be a dealbreaker. I came in on a Sunday morning, and the place was virtually empty save for a Grub Hub driver, one occupied booth and a couple of people at the bar. I waited at the front desk for ten minutes to no avail. My dog roared at a passerby. Nada. I lost my patience and left, but damn, I wanted some of that salsa. So I called them from the parking lot, placed my order and got my tacos with intergalactic salsa. Mission accomplished. Is this all trivial bullshit? You bet it is. But it's also Yelp. What else are we supposed to do if not criticize and praise? I'll give this place another shot sometime, but shitty service is a cancer in the restaurant industry. Had I been a first time customer and not known about the sauce I would've left and possibly never come back. Is one customer going to make or break the fate of a restaurant? Nope. But, again, this is Yelp, what else are we supposed to do if not criticize and praise? That sauce though... read more

My mom went here today and she is currently having the worst stomach cramps ever! She ordered the salmon and it was clearly not prepared well. I find it hard to believe that this restaurant has 4 stars considering the fact that they can't even prepare their seafood adequately! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE AND I REALLY HOPE THEY DO BETTER FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. read more

I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. My friend and I come here once a week for happy hour. I look forward to it all week! Their happy hour is amazing! Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:30. Everything tastes so good, if it's your first time, I recommend the Limo Tiradito- white fish with a creamy sauce that you want to shove in glass and drink straight! I'm not exaggerating, it's that good! Also on my favorites list is the ceviche, empanadas, and yuca. Really, everything here is so damn good. The owner is always friendly and attentive as is his staff. I highly recommend, I feel like this is a hidden treasure and don't understand how more people dont know about it. read more

Latin Bites - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place!! Food is so flavorful!!! We had a variety of dishes and ALL of them were our favorite! Cookies are amazing!! The staff is so kind and considerate. They are attentive. Great atmosphere. Great for a date and also great for families! read more

I love having a Latin restaurant in this area. We actually need more Latin- South American food establishments in Houston . We came here for brunch and was very pleased with the drinks and the steak and eggs dish. The sauce with the dish was amazing! I can't wait to go back for ceviche. read more

Latin Bites - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have died and gone to Peruvian food heaven!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best ceviche I've ever had!! #datenight #foodielife #foodcoma #workouttoeat read more

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The service was pretty slow but the food made up For that. Everything we tried was great! Started with the crunchy shrimp, the beef skewers (my favorite) and empanadas. Every single one was delicious. Then we split the chicken and pork fried rice which was also great. For dessert we tried the tres leches cake which was pretty good but not amazing. Over all definitely recommend and will be returning! read more

Nice place. Food was good but our waiter sucked. Sllllllooooooowwwwww, couldn't get attention for more water, etc. would not go back

This is a monthly favorite restaurant for us. The beef empanadas are the best in town. We also love their sangria.

To my two and a half loyal readers, I apologize for the lack of Houston reviews. Partly due to extensive travel, and partly due to real life obligations, it's become quite difficult to find "hip, new things" to do in Houston. But when I do, I know I can always count on Yelp to bring the awesome. Thanks, Yelp! To that end, I'm paying it forward and telling you about an amazing gem of a restaurant called Latin Bites Cafe. The girlfriend and I were looking for something to chow down on prior to the Gaslight Anthem concert at Warehouse Live (http://www.yelp.com/biz/warehouse-live-houston#hrid:80IxRhTqsngKxwuwJTsSBQ), and I was in the mood for something ethnic. So Peruvian food, why not? It's tucked just north of downtown in an area where you wouldn't really pass by unless you're looking for something specific. Luckily, we were looking for Latin Bites Cafe. FYI, there's ample street parking just outside the restaurant. It's a cozy place, so on busy nights, reservations are suggested. As it were, we were seated immediately at the bar, where you can watch the chefs in action. Our hostess/waitress was phenomenal and more than helpful with our menu selections. And the chefs always came by with a smile whenever they brought over a finished plate. Enough chat, onto the food! Although the food is Peruvian-based, the flavors are actually presented as a fusion of Peruvian with "exquisite gastronomy lays on the influence from Asian, European, and African cultures." In other words, YUM. We started with the sashimi tiradito tres sabores and were immediately struck by the chef's affinity for pastel colors. The guy must have been either Pierre-Auguste Renoir or the Easter Bunny in a former life. Whatever the case may be, they colors are striking; they add an almost abnormality to the fact that you're eating food. But I mean that in a good way. The sashimi is smothered in sauce but doesn't mask the fish flavor. The sauces complement each other nicely, and the girlfriend and I each had a different favorite. I won't tell you which one, we can just compare notes after. The next dish, the causitas, was my favorite and an absolute gem. Likewise plastered with pastel, the causitas are Peruvian whipped potatoes. If you like KFC's mashed potatoes (and let's be honest, who doesn't?), you'll love the causitas. Again, the pastels are functional as well as decorative, as each potato stack is flavored differently and topped with a different ingredient. Again, I'll let you decide what your favorite is. I'm an absolute sucker for empanadas, so even though the girlfriend doesn't eat beef, I made the executive decision to get it, and I'm glad I did. It almost tasted like an Asian curry puff rather than a traditional empanada, but no complaints here. The crust was buttery and flaky; the interior was flavored and savory. Great stuff. The girlfriend concurred with the former, and passed on the latter. I happen to think she missed out. We ended the meal sharing an entree, the pollo a la parrilla. As I'm suckered by empanadas, the girlfriend is suckered by slow-roasted chicken. And per the menu, this bird had been roasting for 24 hours. It showed. All I wanted to do was devour the succulently flavored skin, but the girlfriend quickly put the kibosh to that. The actual meat wasn't bad either, and was anything but dry. It was complemented by two sides, and we decided on sweet potato fries and arepas. Both were quite good. The only shame I had was not being able to try absolutely everything on the menu. Seriously, everything sounds delicious and we had a whale of a time picking. Luckily, the waitress was more than helpful, and we contemplated our choices over a nice bottle of wine. Oh yeah, the cherry on top; this place is BYOB, with a minuscule $5 corkage fee. So what are you waiting for? GO. NOW. BYE. read more

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This spot had good Peruvian food. That makes you thing of being at mom's house. If you're Latin you know what I talking about. We tried the Chicken Cilantro Rice - Lomo Saltado Peruvian Ceviche and a few other things.The service was excellent very attentive. They have variety of wines as well as cold beer. read more

Latin Bites - Tried a little of everything they had. - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Full disclosure, I just came back from a trip to Peru. And I loved Peruvian food. So I waited with anticipation to visit Latin Bites, half worried that it would not live up, and half anxious to know that it might. And, well, I think Latin Bites probably read the recent Yelp reviews about the service at their new location and quivered in its pants- just enough. The new location is brightly lit, and with a nice layout. It makes you forget that you're in something resembling a strip mall. The valet parking is annoying (I hate being forced to valet when they park your car 2 feet away from the entrance anyways). The hostess was prompt to seat us, and was willing to seat us early (on Valentine weekend, no less). Our waiter was less than experienced- he wasn't quite able to answer my questions about the menu, and he never brought out the drink I ordered. My date had to go request the drink and another waiter brought it to our table. The mojito ended up being decent. On the other hand, our appetizer came out quite quickly. We ordered the Tacu Tacu and it was excellent, it left us wanting more. Shortly after, the lomo saltado and fish ceviche was served. Both were very good- the ceviche was tangy and tasted just like what I had in Lima. The hominy on the side was a nice surprise. We enjoyed the lomo a lot, it was well seasoned, but decorated with perhaps one too many onions. The rice was good (there is no excuse with me to mess up rice at a restaurant like this). I definitely felt like the food was authentic, and I wish we could have tried everything on the menu. I honestly would come here and just order a bunch of appetizers, because I wanted one of each from that last. For the lactose intolerant people out there, Peruvian food does not generally contain a lot of dairy, so there were quite a few good lactose-less options. The service was not perfect, but the food came out much more quickly than expected. The manager came out and offered us a shot of leche de tigre, which is the Peruvian term for the citrus-based marinade that cures the seafood in a ceviche. Apparently it is known as both a hangover cure as well as an aphrodisiac... both reasons to drink up! read more

After two trips, I'm ready to pass judgement: I love it. The reoccurring theme of this restaurant is balance, and I'll tell you why. A relatively small restaurant, Latin Bites embraces the diner with its cozy, yet classy vibe. Unpretentious and inviting, it strikes the perfect balance between fine and casual dining. The plating and presentation of each meal demonstrates the skills of a chef who missed his calling as painter. Best of all, the flavors live up to the presentation. I wish I had a copy of the menu, so that I could correctly name and describe all of the dishes I tried, but I'll stick to the ones I loved best. First, the ceviche, which is by far the best ceviche I've ever had. Other restaurants rely on heavy-handed spiciness, or douse their ceviche in teeth-eating amounts of citrus. Not so at LB. The ceviche boasts the perfect amount of spice and citrus, and each bite of seafood is balanced by a wonderful counternote of texture in the crispy corn kernels. I could probably write a whole review about how much I love the ceviche alone, but I would be remiss not to mention the asian-influenced take of the seafood paella. Or the uh...fish dish with seafood on it (I think it's the one on the menu above the saffron Alfredo pasta). And, the uh...rice and beans sculpted bites topped with delicious meats and sauce. Sigh. Ok, I'm gonna have to upload pictures instead. With the exception of the pappas con crema (which though beautiful, was a bit bland), all of the dishes popped with flavor. You should definitely see for yourself. Quick Hits: Service is great. Parking is on the street. Dining room is small, so make reservations on the Fridays and Saturdays. BYOB with a $5 corkage. read more

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One of my new favorite places to eat! Our server Barbara was fantastic and so so sweet! Everything came out perfectly and everything was delicious!! Can't go wrong here read more

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Great happy hour M-F 3-6, mojito was $6 off and very good! Ordered empanadas to eat there and the Pork Sandwich to go. Haven't had the sandwich yet but it smells delicious! read more

This place rocks! Manager and Owner Roberto is a great hostess and makes sure we are comfortable and taken care of. Nice and cozy environment on the floor. What I like most about this place is that You can trust the food You are eating is fresh and just made which You can confirm getting up from your table and You will see smiling faces cooking for You, awesome! Makes You feel very special, like family! Also You can see how all employees work as a team and manager is one of them, that is called leadership. Good Job! My favorite dish is Saffron fettuccini fish as a perfect meal size and to start with my course would be Sachimi Tiradito Tres Sabores and to close with a gold seal a Lucuma Tiramisu on which You can taste a little bit of Pisco. Of course, all this accompanied with a good bottle of wine or Pisco =.D ... Salud! Thanks Latin Bites Catering staff! I will see You soon! read more

Latin Bites - "Saffron fettucini" My Favorite Dish! Very savory and fills you up very much! guaranteed Quality - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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All thanks to Farrah A., this is one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. Thank you, Farrah! I came here for dinner with a good friend of mine and since everything looked (on their tv screen) and sounded so good, we decided to get a bunch of stuff to share. Our waiter was very nice and since she knew it was our first time dining here, she gave us a lot of recommendations. For drinks, we each ordered the Pisco Smash which had strawberries in it. Looked pretty and tasted yummy too! Check out the picture! For appetizers, we shared the causitas and the empanadas (they make them from scratch in house). They were great as well. For our entree, since the Lomo Saltado was the "best-seller", we decided to share that and it was AMAZING. The beef tenderloin was soft and flavorful. Definitely tasted like high quality meat right there. For dessert, we ordered the 3 dulce de leche sandwiches, and they were the perfect way to end the meal. Sweet enough to satisfy the sweet craving but light enough to not feel like you've just gained 10 lbs. The atmosphere was nice too - a good date place that isn't too fancy nor too casual. I'll be back. read more

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We came to a Yelp Elite event here quite a while back and loved the flavors. Always wanted to come back and we finally did for a Saturday night dinner a couple weeks ago. The flavors are still incredible, but I was very disappointed overall and will not be back. The food is incredibly expensive for tiny portions. Kind of like it's supposed to be a tasting menu. More than $80 later, we had to stop somewhere else to eat after because we were still hungry and didn't want to spend the amount it would take to be satisfied here. Couple that with the fact that our waitress was missing for long periods of time-and was actually pulled away from us by a manager type while she was introducing herself in order to meet the needs of a larger party (guess their money was better than ours). Sorry, although the food is fantastic, this is just not worth it. read more

Latin Bites is nuzzled deep in the heart of the warehouse district of Houston in a neighborhood that is quite lovely during the day but a little sketchy at night. This is a cozy little restaurant with a nice warm brick house ambiance serving up Peruvian food with a slight fusion flare. The decor is very minimal but inviting enough to make you feel at home. As you step in, you will immediately notice the small dining area with a nice large open kitchen. Due to the small dining area, reservations will probably be necessary for nighttime adventurers. I was excited to try to food as soon as I stepped in. With a pretty well rounded menu, I was a little hesitant on what to order because a lot of items well described very well. My server was very knowledgeable of the menu and made several good suggestions. She eventually helped me narrow down my choices. My lunch started with a simple fish cebiche dish consisting of white fish accompanied by roasted corn kernels, fresh corn kernels, and boiled yams garnished with thinly sliced red onions in a simply and clean dressing. The fish was extremely fresh and the portion wasn't too shabby either but my favorite part of the dish was the yam that was cooked to perfection. Something so simple but it was executed flawlessly and took the dish to the next level because it went so well with everything else. My second starter dish was the Causitas which is essentially potato puree seasoned three different ways and paired with three different mayo based sauces. The differences were not too substantial but the flavors were more subtle. My favorite would be the spinach basil and potato puree topped with a fried basil and roasted peppers. The aji amarillo pepper puree topped with a cold chick salad was ok. So lets move on to the entrées, I opted for the saffron fettucini with pan seared chicken. This dish was good traditional fettucini dish with the subtle flavor of saffron. There isn't much to separate this dish from a classic fettucini besides the bright yellow coloring from the saffron. The sun-dried tomatoes helped balance out the richness of the creamy sauce. Don't get me wrong though, this is a really good dish but if you are up for more of an adventure flavor-wise. I would advise that you try a different item from the menu. My last entrée was the open faced lomo saltado sandwich. The filet cubes were seasoned very well and served with caramelized onions and tomatoes on a ciabatta bun and avocado. This is an awesome dish but the only thing I would say is to suggest a temperature for your beef because mine was served med-well and I'm a medium rare person. The waiter never asked for my preference but that was partially my fault so I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Another reason why I liked this dish so much is because it seemed very reminiscent of a traditional Vietnamese dish that my mom use to make. Another component of the dish was the side that I chose, tacu tacu. This is a cake consisting of rice and beans that gets fried. It's an excellent starch component for your meal. To finish off my our meal, I selected a terrine made from mango, chirimoya and white chocolate paired with truffles and a raspberry coulis sauce. This dish was ok but was slightly difficult to eat because of the plating. The terrine was pretty hard so as I would try to dig into it with my spoon, it would just slide around the plate as I chipped tiny pieces off the side. So I would recommend this place if you are up for an adventure with dishes that aren't so common in Houston. Come here and enjoy your meal, plus it's BYOB so make the best of it. read more

Latin Bites - Causitas - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First off I love the decor and ambiance here along with the food presentation. It's so pretty. As far my meal went for appetizer I had the Tiradito Tres Sabores (sp?) To me it reminded me of almost like sushi, from a high end fusion type place like uchi. This was my first time having Peruvian food so I was quite shocked. As far as a hot dish I had the empanadas. I love empanadas and these were top notch, the beef inside was awesome once again it had an asian twist in my opinion. Overall I was quite impressed and have a newly profound love for Peruvian food. read more

We both decided to get the 3 course business lunch for $19. A two course business lunch is also available for $15. According to owner, Rita Castro, they just launched their executive lunch menu a week ago. For appetizers, we selected the Crispy Calamari and Trio Tiradito. The calamari was also served with fried yucca sticks, which you can also order as a side dish. The Trio Tiradito was a first for the both of us. It's essentially a ceviche served with white seasonal fish and 3 different leche de tigre. It's garnished with sweet potato, green onions, and olive oil. So what exactly is leche de tigre? Leche de tigre, or tiger's milk, is a Peruvian citrus-based marinade that cures the seafood in ceviche. Kelly described it as a buffalo sauce mixed with ranch, and I would have to agree with her! It was spicy, so just a warning to others. It was delicious though, and I would highly recommend getting it. For the entree, we selected the golden papardelle and the 6 oz. steak. The pasta was served with lomo saltado and a creamy aji amarillo hauncaina sauce. The sauce was cheesy and buttery and was so delicious. The beef tenderloin was tender and you could break it apart with your fork. It was my favorite of the two. If you decide to not order off the executive lunch menu, I would highly recommend getting the lomo saltado dish. It's essentially beef tenderloin sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro in a red wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and red wine vinegar combination. It reminds me a lot of Vietnamese bo luc lac. It's served with home fries and white rice. Lomo Saltado is a very traditional Peruvian dish. My 6 oz steak was seasoned extremely well and I didn't need the sauce that came with it. You can select any side, so of course I picked the sweet plantains :) We ended our lunch with crème brulee and flan. The flan was dense and drizzled with caramel sauce. It was my favorite of the two desserts. The crème brulee was okay. I actually e-mailed Rita to ask her about their crème brulee because it lacked vanilla beans in the custard, and there was barely any sugar to finish off the top. I would recommend sticking to the traditional Peruvian desserts instead of getting the crème brulee. I'm actually planning on returning to Latin Bites for dinner, so I will keep yall updated! read more

Great place!!! Really enjoyed having my meal in front of the gorgeous mural. The food was very yummy as well as the natural juices, amazing selection! The service was great, helpful and friendly. Amazing selection of desserts that we were able to enjoy in their outside sitting area. Will definitely return, amazing experience! read more

"Once bitten, twice shy: When something or someone has hurt you once, you tend to avoid that thing or person." We've been Latin Bitten, and are thusly shy. And to be honest, the bark is much louder than the bites, which were fairly meh. We bought a Google Deal here and got excited about trying it. I read reviews that were very optimistic...but then realized they were all outdated. Credible reviews praising this place in the past year are few and far between. This will not be one of those reviews, but if you have said deal, AND a great deal of optimism, keep looking--and good luck.. Appetizer (Papas a la crema) - this dish was meh incarnate. Meh three ways if you will. They served some cold boiled potatoes, with a bright yellow, bright green, and bright pink sauce. Nice to look at. Nice to make patterns on the plate with. Not so nice to eat. Main course (Lomo Saltado/Peruvian blackened Entrana w chimichurri sauce) - I am no math major, but the $$$ to quality/quantity ratio was skewed here. I thought the Lomo Saltado tasted pretty good: salty South American stir fry. But it was a bit pricey for what you're getting. Better going to an azn restaurant and eating for half the price. Muneezeh K.'skirt steak was just fine, but again was about 8x as expensive (and 1/18th the size) as you'd get at a more authentic Mexican or other Latin American place. Do that. (Oh, but the chimichurri was very tasty at least...) Dessert - I will say with a great deal of confidence that the terrine or whatever the waitress brought us was the single worst desert I've ever eaten. We asked her to surprise us between the Peruvian donuts and tiramisu...and surprised we were. This thing, simply pulled out of the freezer and plopped on a plate, was frost-bitten and twice shy. Embarrassing. Drinks - 1 star review up to this point, but they actually make a mean cocktail. If there is a decent happy hour, I would come and ONLY drink. They're lucky we love Pisco. Lucky to get 2 stars. read more

Latin Bites - Limo Saltado - Peruvian stir fry - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have come here like three times and have had a wonderful experience each time. My next doo neighbor is from Peru and she told me of the amazing food and boy was she right on. As a meat lover, the lomo salado is my favorite. The empanadas are great as well. the adventurous side of me also indulges in tabtalizing beef hears and wash it down with pisco sour ~~ my new favorite cocktain that comes in three amazing flavors. I dont have mych of a sweet tooth so am yet to try the desert although it all looks great. Parking is not bad eithr, we have always found a spot in the lot with ease and valet is also available. Looking forward to trying their brunch. They serve a sampler for about $ 44.00 that i hear is enough for three to four people, so next time i get my gals together, we will give it a try. Happy hour is short but great selection and available if you are at the bar or outside only. I think its from 5:30-7:00. read more

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Really had a nice time celebrating a friend's birthday here! They don't seat incomplete parties so make sure everyone arrives on time! The service started off pretty slow. After ordering drinks... it took the waiter almost 15-20 minutes to get our order and then another 15 minutes for bread. Their bread and butter is AMAZING. Came out soft and hot... I was in carb heaven! For cocktails I had a tropical flavored pisco sour which was light and fruity. BF had a caipirinhia and our other friends had wine. Cocktails were a bit overpriced... but that's just my opinion. The BF and I shared the causitas and cebiche pescador. The waiter had great knowledge over the menu especially with the cebiches. He let us know which ones were sharable and made great recommendations as well. The causitas was a beautifully presented dish. It's basically cold mashed potatoes each highlighting certain flavors. Tasty and a good start to a meal. The cebiche was so fresh and had a nice spiciness. I really enjoyed all the flavors and this cebiche can be a healthy and light meal on its own. I didn't care for this particular crunchy element. Definitely worth trying! read more

Latin Bites - Cebiche. - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is my third visit here in a month. Says a lot about how my review is going to turn out! Great lunch time spot. Not a lot of rush. Service was prompt and courteous. All our food came out on time and tasted great. I brought some colleagues to this spot and I was able to hold up to their expectation of restaurant recommendations from me read more

Latin Bites - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

After more than a year missing this iconic place, i found they moved to another place in the same street mall; some kind of downgrading (maybe COVID surviving action); excellent service, was packed and ...., ceviche was running out. It's nice to see they survived and doing well. Need our support!! read more

My husband and I have been looking to visit Latin Bites for quite a long time, ever since I saw the short write-up in Texas Monthly magazine. I was somewhat trepidacious as this new location has not been open for long. Overall? The food was fantastic... But YES the restaurant is still getting it's sea legs. We had a reservation for 7 pm on a Saturday - busy time I know, but still with a reservation I was suprised we had to wait 20 min (no place to sit, standing room only) for a table. Good thing I had on comfy shoes. Food? Took an HOUR to come! That's ok -- our waiter was v nice and they were passing out free drinks to everyone, since the place doesn't have their license yet. However I'm just warning you that you shouldn't go starving because it takes a LONG time to get your food. Like, I could feel the hair growing on my freshly shaven legs long. Anyway, the food was awesome. We got the Fish Cebiche and the Sashimi Nikkei (? not sure of spelling as it's not showing on the online menu) - these were delicious, and hubby and I were fixing to drop all convention and lick the juice from the bowls they were so yummy. No we didn't - the tables are fairly packed together! Maybe would've gotten some "What the hell??" stares. Entrees were the Lomo Saltado sandwich for me and the Amazonian fish for him. That's not the actual name of his entree but again I can't find the dang thing on the online menu! Anyway both fantastic. Mine was pretty rich - comes with a great mayo underneath the meat that soaks into the ciabatta bread... the fish was ligher... came in a stew-like broth that even my stew-hating husband that was really good. I got the tacu-tacus with mine on the side - pretty bland I wouldn't order it again. It's basically just rice and beans... lot of people seemed to love it though so maybe that was just me. I thought it needed (alot of) salt. Portions are pretty big so we had no room left for dessert. Oh by the way, the lovely women sitting next to us (they had sat down before us, pre-7:20) still didn't have their entrees when we left at 9 pm! Yikes. Plenty of wine helped everyone stay chill but dang that's a long time to wait for food. Hope the kinds get ironed out - the menu is fantastic! read more

I've a friend that keeps telling me to come check this place out and he had a lot of good things to say about the food, so I finally caved. I have to say it was a very pleasant surprise. I sat myself at the bar and the bartender was very insightful and attentive. The food choices he recommended I would encourage the next patron to go for the same. Starters: the Market Cebiche is not like the traditional type but, wow, I loved this. It had different flavors, textures and extremely tasty. A 5 star choice. Main entree was the specialty item called Lomo Saltado. What I loved about it was it was a healthy dish, clean and very simple. Seemed perfectly executed in its simplicity. Another 5 star dish. Desert, I ended up with the chocolate and hazelnut custard. Another winner for a dish, but I would give that dish a 4 star. Overall, I like the menu & wine choices by the glass (very new age, south american choices). The overall interior design doesnt match that of the new build eateries popping up, but this place is very unpretentious its design. I encourage others to give this place a go, too! read more

This place is a must try! The food is incredible, we've tried a lot of it - the beef empanadas, the LBK fried rice, the ahi de gallana, the LBK breakfast burrito, the mango juice, the tequenqs & THE SURF & TURF!! All are sooo good!! The only reason I give this place 4 stars is b/c of the service and the cocktails... Food is terrific!! read more

Family visit to this great spot in Houston. Had a great time ! Ordered the tres leches tiradito, which was not only espectacular in taste but visually compelling. From there everything went uphill. The seco de cordero with tacu tacu was quite inviting. Saltado de Quinua for my vegetarian daughter, was crunchy and flavorful. Finished with the huancaina pasta and lomo saltado, my favorite, the combination of the huancaina sauca and the juices of the lomo saltado are extraordinary. Three desserts, helado de lucuma, wow ! Chocolate y guanabana and Suspiro a la Limena. Just out of this world. Looking forward to our next visit. And a big plus after lunch, go visit the surrounding neighborhood and enjoy the scenery. read more

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This is my second time visiting Latin bites over the span of a year or so. I was so excited to see the chef win a #culturemap award last year for best chef! Today I visited for lunch as was a little "underwhelmed" by what I tasted. The service AMAZING, Victoria is a great host and as we are thinking about using this space as a venue for one of our events she was knowledgeable about what LB had to offer. We tasted a couple items to day to get a feel for the Peruvian flare some things were ok and some were great. Believe it or not the sauces were tastier and more flavorful than some of the menu items we ordered. FOOD The Roasted chicken salad sandwich was bland, nothing special about it. The Marketplace ceviche was very good and the mashed sweet potato with ginger were incredible. The Calamari was good & fresh but I couldn't put my finger on the flavor profile of the sauce. Was it tartar sauce, mayo based, sour cream.. what? The Brussels and Asparagus were good..I know they are sides but seriously Ambrosia gives you a whole bowl of Brussels LB gave us maybe 7 sprouts and 4 asparagus cut into pieces. The soup of the day was sweet onion and it was the bomb.com PARKING Dumb Dumb Dumb.. there are too many business in this tiny shopping center, and all of the spaces are named for the other businesses. If you come around lunch just be prepared to search for a space. I parking in the back along the curb near the wooden fence. I hated that I could have the *Pisco, as it is totally yummy and they cook with it. I will certainly be back.. * Pisco is a colorless or yellowish-to-amber colored grape brandy produced in winemaking regions of Chile and Peru. read more

Latin Bites - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food, great service! We came for happy hour and enjoyed several of their appetizers. Beef skewers were delicious, the crispy shrimp lived up to its name with a nice spice to it. We always order the alfajores for dessert which are absolutely delicious! 4 cookies filled with leche quemada and an ice cream of the same flavor is just the perfect end to our meal. read more

Latin Bites - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went on a Saturday evening around 7:30 PM and there was a 2 hour wait to sit inside for a casual-cafe-looking restaurant. Hence, we had to sit outside to avoid the long wait. Food: Lots of different options on the menu, with something for every one. My Peruvian friend really liked the Lucuma Tiramisu for dessert. Taste: It was decent although 'De La Selva Su Cebiche' was a little too sour, and the quantity was of an appetizer, not an entree. Portions/Price: Portions were a tad too small for the price. I've been to Peruvian and Colombian etc. restaurants in Tampa, FL and they do serve decent quantity at less price. At Latin Bites, the quantity was well 'a few bites'. Service: Servers were polite although service was very slow. Ambiance: For the price charged and with all the bells and whistles like valet parking, reservations etc. one would expect a slightly polished interior and decor. However, it was boring, esp. with the Ikea paper lamps on the inside and outside seating was boring as well. It reminded more of a casual cafe, with no ethnic charm, and hence the prices were not justified. Will I go back? Maybe, but I don't think I'll be craving it. ****NOTE**** Just noticed that they've charged an additional $5 to my credit card. Although a small amount but definitely not a good business practice. (My $54 bill showed up as $59. Now, not much artistic skill is needed to change a 4 to a 9 when written by pen) read more

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Don't come here it's not authentic Peruvian food anymore, they didn't even know what huancaina sauce was when I was trying to order. The service is terrible to the point where when I tried to point out what I wanted they kept saying no we don't have the huancaina one we only have the tallarín verde like there wasn't someone eating the exact fish I was trying to order too. They didn't even want to give me a refund for the one they messed up on. Don't come here service is bad, and the food has gone to h e l l read more

All in all our date night to Latin Bites was a pleasant experience, but there were a few reasons I can't give a 4 star review. The top one of those is that their bathrooms (especially the men's, I understand) was not fitting to the rest of the restaurant. The bar, dining area and patio all are beautifully built out but it just feels like the money ran out before they got to the bathrooms. I just don't feel like any part of a nice restaurant should feel dirty. It makes me wonder about the kitchen. The food overall was very good, and very unique, but my bf got the Chicken Saffron and the chicken was very tough. To be fair, I admit as a diner, I should not go to seafood restaurant and order chicken, but if it isn't good, don't serve it. So, now for the stuff that you MUST TRY. The empanadas starter was delish. They weren't too flaky and not deep fried, so a very good dough. And the two sauces they are served with are excellent. As the other entree, I got the Pescado A Lo Macho and it was positively fantastic. It is served with rice and has a generous array of clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp on top of a white fish with a sauce that is just the right mixture of creamy and spice. Lastly, the parmesan bread balls that they serve with dinner are unique and I liked them (though my boyfriend did not because of the texture.) At the end of the day, we will go back, but for the $75 that we spent on the meal (drinks, appetizer, entrees and coffee) I find we can go other places and have both entrees be good. read more

Latin Bites - Pescado a lo macho - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered delivery, had a situation with a double charge and received terrible customer service as we were trying to resolve it .

Hoy fui por primera vez a Latin Bites con mi hija que queria comerse un pan con chicharron! segun la foto parecia que era "igualito" que en Peru pero primera decepcion de la tarde! nada que ver! ni siquiera tenia sabor! se sentia mas el sabor de la mayonesa ! si mayonesa! que yo sepa no debe llevar mayonesa! y lo digo con conocimiento de causa porque soy asidua visitante de Don Lucho en Pueblo Libre y Dona Lucha! en fin! luego, vino el ceviche! OMG nada de sabor tampoco!, el pescado estaba super congelado y no tenia sabor! ni se sentia el limon, ni nada! pedi aji cortado para siquiera darle algo de sabor y cuando estaba por la mitad! mi hija (que estaba en la silla de enfrente) me dice : "mami! mira ese pelo en tu plato!!! y yo pense que era una broma pero cuando ella lo saco del plato! me dio un asco! bueno cuando le dije a la senora que atiende (que dicho sea de paso era bien atenta) lo que me contesto fue: " en la cocina no hay nadie con pelo largo" ayyyy!!! pero la mesera si! .. eso fue lo que pense! pero no dije nada ... simplemente me queria ir! mi hija como no comio sino medio pan con chicharron y el resto me lo comi yo .. pidio un helado de lucuma (que era literal un bola con dos dos toques de chantilli y por encima como 5 pedacitos de mani o algo asi azucarado! ... eso fueron casi $10! la verdad muy decepcionada sali de alli! read more

good food, nice drinks nice people really friendly, it feel likes family , if you want to eat good and have a good time this is the place to go read more

I debated between a four and five for this rating, but service bumped it up to a five. I've been here twice now, most recently to celebrate my in-laws' anniversary, and our waiter plus at least one other staff that checked on us made sure to congratulate them. Also, our waiter was very attentive, had great recommendations, and our water glasses were never even close to emtpy. We sampled and enjoyed: Drinks - Pisco Sour - they are known for this cocktail, tastes somewhat like a margarita in that it has citrus juice in it. I would recommend trying this if you are getting a cocktail - Ginger Mint Chilcano - I would also recommend this cocktail, can't decide if I liked it better than the pisco sour or not Cold Bites - Garden Stuffed Avocado - good but not my favorite of the dishes that we tried Hot Bites - Empanadas - also good - Kobe Tacos - really cute, miniature tacos, good flavor - Tequenos (Venezuelan style cheesesticks) - cheese, yum!, plus these were also on the house, in honor of my in-laws' anniversary Cebiches & Tiraditos - Fisherman Cebiche - I tried a few other cebiches when I came the first time but I can't remember which ones, and I really enjoyed them. As a cebiche fan, I recommend trying at least one cebiche. Specialties - Lomo Saltado (beef tenderloin sauté with onions and tomatoes in a rich Asian sauce with home fries and white rice) - the beef was very flavorful, would highly recommend this dish, probably my favorite of all the things we tried Dessert - Lucuma Tiramisu - served with coffee gelato - Chocolate and Hazelnut Custard - rich and chocolatey - Algarrobina Flan (a South American style carob tree syrup custard) - recommended by our waiter read more

Latin Bites - Tacos from the small bites menu - yum! - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas