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    Lopez Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (831 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LOPEZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Enchiladas
    Kasey Y.

    Came here tonight with a group and had high expectations, but unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. We ordered a variety of dishes including enchiladas, chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, and steak quesadillas. For starters, we got the guacamole and queso. When the food arrived, we sat there for about five minutes unable to eat because no plates were brought out. We had to ask multiple times before plates finally showed up. On top of that, there weren't enough tortillas for the amount of fajitas we ordered, which made sharing difficult. The service overall was terrible. I initially wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to being busy, but honestly the entire experience just felt poorly managed. No one at the table had water refills, and even after asking several times, we never received them. What made this even more disappointing is that we were hosting guests from out of town and were excited to show them a true Tex-Mex experience. Instead, the food was unimpressive and the service really let us down. Very disappointing night overall.

    Fajita for one beef
    Esther C.

    We drive across town to eat TexMex here! It's consistently good and the service is so friendly. We order the beef fajitas, enchiladas, and the queso with fajita beef. Their salsa is good too. The kid's meal has TexMex (quesadillas, tacos,etc) and American food options (burgers, chicken tenders, etc). It is a great price (less than $6) and comes with a drink.

    Shredded chicken Enchiladas
    Tyler W.

    Lopez in Stafford is on a whole different level compared to the other location...night and day difference. The service here is always warm and on point. Their frozen margaritas hit exactly how you'd expect them to: strong, cold, and dangerously easy to sip. Paired with their shredded chicken enchiladas, and you've got my go-to order. I'll be honest, I never thought I'd love enchiladas without gravy, but these are hands down the best in Sugar Land / Stafford and dare I say...Houston. They're with flavor, perfectly seasoned, juicy without the added sauce, and totally crave-worthy. If you're deciding which Lopez to visit, Stafford is the only choice. Sit at the bar, relax, and enjoy your visit :)

    Steve G.

    This place is fantastic. Established in 1978, it's a huge restaurant, yet the service remains consistently excellent. Despite its size, it always seems packed -- which says a lot. The food is outstanding, and the waitstaff is polished, friendly, and very professional. Pricing is surprisingly low, especially considering the quality and how popular this place is. Unfortunately my phone battery died, so no food photos this time. I ordered the Ocampo Combination Plate -- two cheese enchiladas, a beef taco, guacamole salad, and a chile con queso puff -- and it was very good. That said, the real standout for me was the queso we had to start. Good margaritas, great energy, and a place that clearly knows what it's doing.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Ivan K.

    Food and service on point as always. Christmas decorations really adds to the mood of the season. Top notch experience, which I've come to expect!

    Chicken fajitas

    Great food, amazing flavors, and friendly service! Loved the atmosphere too. Definitely recommend this place for delicious Mexican food!

    Chicke Fajitas
    Maha S.

    This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant!! I always get their ground beef enchiladas. No questions asked. My husband had their chicken fajitas that are also very delicious. Their drinks are really good too. I can't drink atm but my husband loves their drinks.

    Handmade Tortillas
    Michelle S.

    Lopez Mexican Restaurant 1606 S. Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77099 We stopped in for lunch and everything was packed full of flavor. I'm already eyeing their Happy Hour from 2-6 PM, Monday through Friday, because if it's anything like lunch, it's going to be wonderful. We ordered the chicken enchiladas, chile relleno enchiladas verde, and a chimichanga -- all delicious. The chips came out warm with fresh salsa, absolutely perfect. We also added the queso with ground beef, which was rich, creamy, and a great starter. Service was attentive and on point the whole visit, and the restrooms were clean -- always appreciated. Overall, a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

    We love Lopez! We have been going to Lopez for many years! So happy there is one close to us now! Enjoy catching up with friends!

    larry b.

    I was on a mission to find the best TexMex I have ever had. I lived here in Houston for 16 years, then moved to Louisiana where the Mexican food absolutely sucks. So today I was definitely on a mission and thank God I was successful. Lopez gave me the best Carne GuisadaI had ever had and the queso was great. They're salsa is perfect not too hot. It's just right. The guacamole was creamy chunky and delicious and the beans were out of this world. I will be back soon. There is a God and he has given us the Lopez Mexican.

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    23 days ago

    Great food and service. Our favorite dish is chicken fajita enchiladas. #VivaLopez #buzzybooth

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    Great food, excellent service, lively atmosphere. Consistently one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Houston area.

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    Food was great except for taco salad. The meat was gristley and flavorless. Need to do better quality control on fajita meat.

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    Watched the Astros #VivaLopez #buzzybooth. Food was great. Service was great. Ambience was wonderful.

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    5 months ago

    Always have a great time with family here.Drinks are amazing and refreshing.always a good time.

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    We love coming to Lopez. They have great food and service! We have never been disappointed and go their weekk

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    I had heard about this place for a number of w. Was on the mood for Mexican food. Lopez did not disappoint. Yummy!

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    9 months ago

    Amazing! Lopez is my absolutely favorite restaurant. No better queso, enchiladas and margaritas in TEXAS!!! #VivaLopez #buzzybooth

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    5 months ago

    Food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our family had a wonderful meal and will be returning.

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    The margaritas are out of this world. The grilled pork chops and tortillas are great only the service is better than that.

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    Do they have outside seating?

    None that I've seen. You can always get yours parra llevar and go to the park.

    Is there a private room for a large group to dine?

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