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    Lopez Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (826 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LOPEZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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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 :)

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    Two people who just had a great meal.

    Great service and spectacular food as always!! Have been going to Lopez for years and years.

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    25 days ago

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

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    25 days ago

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

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    1 month ago

    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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    3 months ago

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

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    3 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

    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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    3 months ago

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

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    3 months ago

    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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    7 months ago

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

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    10 months ago

    Went to the grand parkway location. Both food and service were excellent.. very nice and welcoming staff. The food was fresh and hot.

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    Great food, great service, great prices! Kids loved the selfie booth. Very clean facility!

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    3.9
    (2.3k reviews)
    15.5 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Catering service

    Wow. Definitely the best beef and chicken fajitas I have ever tasted. Our server Manuel was…read moreamazing. Ninfas, the magic of food in every bite. A legend of seasoning and flavor.

    Long waits, hard to find parking, yet 5 stars... let me explain…read more.. We came here on a weekend there was some sort of craft market across the street and because of that parking was crazy. I parked and an attendant told me it was supposed to be valet... oops! But he let me stay there and then brought me my car back after we ate. The vibe was cute! Very dated (but in a fun Vintage way) ambiance on the outside and very rustic Tex Mex vibe on the inside. They told us it would be 45 minutes and it was probably closer to an hour and 15 but we checked out the market across the street while we waited. We finally got seated and met our waiter, who I believe was named Jose (I should not have waited this long to do my review!) and he was awesome! Funny, attentive, and super friendly. We ordered the Queso Flameado as a starter. I had never had it nor ever seen anything like it but oh my goodness, it was DELICOUS. I ordered the Antiquas (cheese enchiladas) as my main meal and not only were they so good, but the portion size was huge as well. For $17 I definitely got my money's worth! I left full, happy, and would definitely come back the next time I'm visiting Houston. Well worth the wait!

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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    4.2
    (294 reviews)
    13.0 mi
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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    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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    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

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    3.9
    (894 reviews)
    15.2 mi
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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    Maximo

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    4.6
    (170 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$$

    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

    Went for Sunday brunch with a reservation and were seated almost immediately on the patio. It's…read moretemperature-controlled, which is a huge plus in Houston, and it's still super cute. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the duck carnitas. We added barbacoa to the burrito, and it was honestly the definition of comfort food. It was EXTREMELY greasy though, so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife. If I had been home alone... I probably would've just shoved the whole thing in my mouth. I couldn't not order the duck carnitas. It came on a sope, which is basically my definition of the perfect Mexican brunch. It was really yummy, and I especially loved the salsa that came with it. My only real critique is that the portions felt a little on the smaller side. Either bump them up a bit or add a small side, because I definitely could've eaten a little more.

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    4.0
    (665 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    I just wanna say this $30 burrito BUSS so hard like this was my first time going because the…read morereviews are good and I saw YouTubers and tiktokers say they go brazy one of the most popular spots in Houston....Anywho my burrito had SHRIMP, STEAK, FRIES, RICE, HOT CHEETOS, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO CHEESE etc...20 out of 10 highly recommend Thanks for great customer service and amazing food CASHIER WAS SUPER NICE @Saucy Santana on the song

    This place was highly recommended and always busy. So i finally got the chance to go. Lets break it…read moredown as to why a low rating. Service: waitress: was sweet and she took our order and checked on us 3 times the entire meal. She did not ask or offer any type of hot sauce or other condiments when my food was delivered to the table. Manager: this is what really cost them, tried to deny me entry because of my service dog. Said he had to call the owner because they didn't allow pets. I told the manager that it was a servive dog who was working. Then after calling the owner, still tried to talk me out of eating there. The manager and owner need to learn the laws that protect people with disabilities that require service animals. Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 12. https://guides.sll.texas.gov/animal-law/service-animals Food: given that this was a "mexican restaurant", it lacked flavor and spice. The bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños were overly greasy and had 0 heat. My birria nachos were decent but still lacked in flavor category. The only thing that saved them from a 1 star was the fun atmosphere. Do better and learn from your mistakes.

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    Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

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    Candente - Museum District

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    4.1
    (638 reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$

    What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

    Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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