Lila's Restaurant

Came here for the first time on Saturday night with my husband for a little date ! We left stuffed…read morewith left overs in boxes and it was under $30, less than we spent on nasty McDonald's yesterday! So worth it! It was pretty busy but the staff was very friendly! I love that they have the à la carte menu! I got the barbacoa sope and a cup of charro beans, my husband got 4 fajita chicken street tacos, and a side of refried beans & rice, and then we also got the fajita chicken queso flameado which came with tortillas, I've never had queso flameado before there was a lot of grease from the cheese but we didn't care bc the flavor was delicious, it's kinda a mess to eat but that may be user error bc it was our first time ordering one of those haha Also my first time ordering a sope and that was delicious I will come back and get one of those again for sure!

Taquería Mi Pueblito is a great local spot, and Taco Tuesday is absolutely worth the visit. The…read morestreet tacos are flavorful, generously filled, and served simply with fresh cilantro, onion, grilled onions, and lime...the way a good street taco should be. It's an especially great value on Tuesdays, which makes it very easy to order several different meats and try a little bit of everything. The atmosphere is casual and lively, the food comes out fresh, and the tacos pictured were delicious. Pair them with chips, salsa, and a margarita and you have a very solid Taco Tuesday. One important tip: come early on Tuesdays! The restaurant can get packed pretty quickly once the dinner crowd starts arriving, which isn't surprising given the Taco Tuesday special. Getting there earlier makes it much easier to grab a table and enjoy everything before the rush. Great tacos, great value, and a fun neighborhood atmosphere. Definitely one of my go-to Taco Tuesday options in Pearland!

Al pastor street taco

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El Caudillo

4.2(67 reviews)

1.1 mi

We stopped by at least once every few weeks for lunch, dinner & brunch…read more Service is exceptional. They are attentive even during brunch time on the weekends. If you would like to avoid the rush on Sundays, stop before 11 AM. We arrived at 11AM. They gave us a timer & we waited at the bar. 15 minute wait took only a few minutes. If you are unsure what to order, try out their brunch. My favorite is pozole Verde. It is chicken and it does give you a slight kick in taste. If you are searching for less spice try the carnitas (pork). Their eggs are also relatively calm and easy to handle. I really also enjoy their coffee, café de olla. It is served with an authentic pottery mug. Their soup bowls are also in this same style. Arroz con leche ( creamy rice pudding with cinnamon) is very good. I also love their cute small pasty that looks like a funnel and taste like bunuelos (sweet crunchy rice cake with cinnamon). Great ambience and it feels like you are in a festive place.

Came here for Sunday brunch buffet on Easter and was sat right away! Everything I tasted was…read morephenomenal! The decor was very cute felt like we were in Mexico even the little cups for coffee was cute ! Would recommend and would come back!

Fajitas. Where is the rest of the meat and only have two tortillas. Not worth the price

Pozole was watery with no flavor. Just spicy and hardly any hominy. Left over bad scraps of chicken. Trash

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Vallarta Tex-Mex & Cantina

4.3(69 reviews)

4.8 mi

In from out of town and my husband says the "spicy" salsa is SPICY! We're from Louisiana and this…read moreman gets everything SUPER spicy, so that's saying something! Great service, the margaritas are fantastic, and the food is SO yummy! And Steven is hands down the best--and cutest--waiter! Definitely a great find while we're in town!

This was an interesting experience. I am not sure how to best rate it, so three is a nice neutral…read more Located at the former residence of Killen's TMX, and across from Bogies, this joint sits in a decent sized parking lot that was designed by a crazy person. Bottom line, plenty of spaces. Side note, they're not all spaced the way you might expect. Walking in, the place was hopping. Much more crowded than the former business. Pretty good sized menu. They serve you the red salsa, but you can ask for the green. The kind that gives you heart burn for hours. Worth it. Both salsa were great, chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas, and those were also very good. Pricing was average. For food we ordered the parrillada El Malecon. Mixed beef and chicken, with ribs and quail. Here's where things went a little rough. We ordered the "for two" but the entire was still in a " for one" portion. 3 pieces of steak, 3 chicken, one quail 2 rib portions. Definitely seemed off. The manager came by, and we discussed. On THEIR menu, the double portion is only 4 strips of steak, 4 of chicken, still only one quail, and two rib portions. The reasoning we were given is that people don't seem to like the quail. First, nothing about this is "for two." For 45.99 this isn't it. The chicken and beef were good, the quail was not seasoned well unfortunately, and the ribs were over sauced with a cheap syrupy sauce. Overall food was a no. But here's where I also have to give credit. They stuck with their defense, and while we discussed someone brought a plate of chicken and beef. While we weren't going to ask for anything, we do appreciate their thoughtfulness and speedy resolution. Maybe they knew it was coming , or maybe they just jumped ahead to make it work. Either way, we appreciated that effort. Overall, service was great, food was 50/50. Wouldn't do the parrilladas again, but would try other menu items.

My guest for my Girl's Night Out Bday celebration!

Chilaquiles in red sauce.

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Tacos Toreados

3.9(32 reviews)

1.3 mi

The chips and salsa were okay chips were kinda stale, the tacos toreados though were great had a…read morelot of yellow and green onions though and some prices were chewy, was a little oily just had to dab some oil off of it, but the meats were flavorful portions were huge and tortillas were crispy. The gordita was okay the corn masa could've been a little thinner? And there was no ac when we went just fyi. But service was great as well!

Tacos were well seasoned! I would definitely go back for the chicken tacos. I also had the al…read morepastor and barbacoa which were also really good. I asked for no onions but they accidentally added it in. Our food took a while to come out but it was affordable. It was cozy and the waitresses were nice. There's a small parking lot on the side of the restaurant.

Breakfast fajita and eggs, potatoes

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3.8(72 reviews)

0.7 mi

Food is always hot and fresh. Greeted by warm smiles and fast service. Great prices and small town…read morevibe.

Fajitas are delicious! Margaritas are very good frozen. Flour homemade tortillas are very good…read more Best surprise is the warm chips & salsa. Service is good. This place is great for meetings, family gatherings and date night. Cannot wait till next time.

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Jimmy Changas - Pearland

3.9(448 reviews)

6.3 mi

I missed taking pictures of that yummy food we got…read more The server was so friendly and nice to all 5 of us. All the food was cooked and served well. The 3 treats of margarita was so good.

Visited Jimmy Changas for the 1st time to watch the NBA Finals and it was a good time! I was first…read moregreeted by the awesome hosts (pictured) as soon as I entered the door and was encouraged to sit at the bar for quicker service and good vibes. So glad I did. The energy was electric and the chips, salsa and drinks were great! One of the bartenders (with braids) was more attentive to others at the bar; however, another guy (who was more so cleaning up) stopped what he was doing to take care of me. Kudos to that guy (wish I could've gotten his name!). Nonetheless, I will definitely return.

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Kids play area

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

4.0(455 reviews)

2.2 mi

It has been over 3 yrs since living in Houston, and I am surprised I had not written a review for…read morethis restaurant. It is after not being able to find a good Mexican restaurant here in Canton OH that is prompting me to write this review. Gringo had some of the best Mexican food that I have ever had. The food was always delicious. It was my first time hearing about, and tasting charro beans, and they had the most flavorful taste; and Gringos was never skimpy with the chips and salsa. I like how the chips came in sealed bags to keep the crisp and freshness for to-go-orders. Maybe one day Gringos can expand to Ohio to show us what real Mexican food tastes like (Pappadeaux eventually expanded to Ohio).

On a recent trip to Houston, we asked some local friends where to find the best Tex Mex and they…read moresaid Gringo's Mexican Kitchen was their favorite, and we ended up loving it, too. This location in Pearland is near a shopping center and has plenty of parking all around. The inside is well decorated and has high ceilings and well-made furniture, plus there is quite a bit of seating so even when it is busy there is a good bit of room. We went shortly before 5pm on a weekend and only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. You can tell by how busy it stays that this is a popular place. I opted for the Plato Soldado (soldier plate) since they were running a Memorial Day/July 4th deal where a small donation was made for every order. It included a steak fajita taco, cheese enchilada, and pork tamale. All were excellent and there was plenty of steak inside. The sides were also great. My wife got the El Dorado (chicken smothered with sauce and other toppings) and really enjoyed hers. We also got some cheese dip and enjoyed plenty of chips, plus they give you some other sauces besides just salsa. All of their prices are quite reasonable and service was very quick, so I get why this place is so popular. Definitely check them out if you are in the Houston area, as they have many locations.

Soft serve ice cream machine

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Pina Colada

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - Pearland

3.1(255 reviews)

3.6 mi

LOS CUCOS!!!!! You need a drink. I mean a stiff drink. This is the place. The servers are super…read morefriendly and you can become a regular here easy. Perfect for a nice pre-game. Causal dress. Regular ambiance. I literally only drink here. The food is meh. Get the strawberry Gold Margarita. Just one! Two and you not driving straight. Don't drink and drive.

This is my favorite tex-mex chain! Delicious greasy homemade tortillas making their quesadillas the…read morebest! Strong, reasonably priced margaritas. Good service.

Room reservation upstairs

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Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

3.4(348 reviews)

6.1 mi

We love Lupe Tortilla! The service is great, the margaritas are even better, and the fajitas are…read morethe best. They go above and beyond for birthdays and do a good job of accommodating large groups of people.

The food at any Lupe's, in my opinion, is always 4 or 5 stars as well as the vibe. This time was no…read moredifferent. It was even nice to try their mimosa-rita since it was brunch hours. But this is by far the slowest service I have ever had at any Lupe's across the city in the 20 yrs I've been a patron. Long time between being seated and being offered water/drink orders taken. Long time to take our food order. Food was delivered to the table and we let the server know that we hadn't received our queso. It took so long for them to bring our queso, I was almost done eating my meal by the time it arrived.

Lupe Tortilla, Pearland.

Crispy beef tacos

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Cold enchiladas with a teaspoon of rice

Hash Kitchen

3.9(286 reviews)

4.7 mi

Yes indeed, my 1st time experience was outstanding! Our Server, Lisa was the absolutely best. Her…read morecustomer service skills were fantastic. The Power Bowl was simply delicious...I will be returning!

I love coming to Hash Kitchen on the weekends! The music is always good, the atmosphere is fun, and…read morethe customer service is consistently great. One thing to keep in mind is that reservations can sometimes be hard to get, especially on Sundays, so I definitely recommend booking ahead. The drinks are always good, and the food never disappoints. This time, I ordered the Side Chick, which comes with a biscuit, potatoes, and eggs. It's one of those meals that I can order over and over because it's always delicious and filling. If you're looking for something sweet, their French toast is also really good, with a variety of different toppings. Last time, I tried the Banana Split French Toast, and it was really good! The portions are generous, and I always leave Hash Kitchen feeling full and happy. I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun weekend brunch spot!

Bloody Mary bar

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Sopoline H.

16 years ago

My friend recommended me Lila's Restaurant, she said it's the best Mexican restaurant. So I have got to try this restaurant. The moment I went in the restaurant, I noticed their beautiful and funky interior designs. The waiter is also friendly and recommended me to try the mexican tacos. He knows what to recommend, because I loved the tacos so much. The people here are very friendly, it's like we knew each other the moment I came in. This restaurant gave me such a beautiful experience. I will come back here with my friends. read more

Saul M.

172

8 years ago

The food it was good the only thing this place needs a different waiter I went there today she never check on us if we need it more drink on anything she was talking the whole time with a old guy hire someone else this lady it's going to run all your customers away read more

Danielle K.

11 years ago

The breakfast is very good! If you go during lunch it's usually very busy. It's a small building so space is limited. Always friendly staff and usually very attentive. read more

Shawn J.

16 years ago

I'm not sure if I came on a bad day or what. But the food was NOT very good at all. The service was great, it came out fast but it's was not good...at all. read more

Robert P.

10 years ago

We have supported this local business many times thinking the service will get better, but it never does! Have plenty of time if you're coming here. read more

Paula R.

12 years ago

Their breakfast menu is not too bad and very reasonable prices. Everything is good here.i love the taste of tacos ala lias try it guys...

Samantha G.

10 years ago

Best food around! We go here all the time and are NEVER disappointed. Very highly recommended. Great staff, great food.

Farah M.

109

12 years ago

Excellent food always. I really like the prices too. Service is good. Place is small but it is well worth the wait!

Sandy B.

16 years ago

Great food. Good prices.....if it's good enough for Tom Hanks to eat then it's more than good enough for me!!

Joseph Cerasuolo C.

5 years ago

Spotless,great food,and great service! .......................::.,::.,,,,,,,,,:.............

Alistair L.

11 years ago

best tacos ive had in a long time. Salsa is always fresh and delicious

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