Mandito&#x27;s Tex-Mex

Did a doordash pickup order. Good food and friendly service. Parking was easy for pickup. Just wish…read morethe descriptions on their online menu were a little more detailed. Cheese enchiladas contain a meat based sauce but make no mention of any sauce at all. We are a vegetarian household so we had to pass on two of our four entrees. Also, chips and salsa were tasty, red salsa packed some nice heat.

the waiter was nice and attentive but it was a little awkward being the only one there for lunch…read more the chips were all broken, maybe three or four whole ones. I had a combo 1 which was a ground beef taco, ground beef enchilada, bean chalupa. everything tasted the same, very bland. I go to the HEB on the corner at least once or twice a week so I have seen this place for years and finally decided to stop in. I would say skip this place.

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El Rancherito

4.4(134 reviews)

0.6 mi•Gulfton

Food and service hits the spot. My "go to" dishes have been the sizzling platters of meat. Went…read morewith a combo of beef, chicken, and shrimp. Order a barbacoa taco. On Sundays, the after mass crowd really packs the place so seats are at a premium between 10:30-1:00pm.

The parking lot for the restaurant is very tiny. When we went we had to park on the side of the…read moreroad since it was very busy and full of people. The food is great! The tacos are a good size and not expensive. The lengua and barbacoa was very soft and fell apart easily. The tripa was fried and super crunchy and I enjoyed it a lot. I also really enjoyed the chips and salsa! The sauces were a bit spicy but they were so good and paired super well with the tacos. I would have loved to eat more if I was more hungry or didn't have big dinner plans later.

Dining area

Steak, eggs & bacon (à la carte)

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Tacos La Bala

4.2(456 reviews)

1.0 mi•Gulfton

I am so thankful to live close to their location on Gessner. This is one of my favorite restaurants…read morein the city for both flavor and value. Their cochinita pibil sope at around $6 is one of the best bites in this entire city and rivals any $16 appetizer version the snooty authentic Mexican restaurants serve. Their menudo comes with fresh handmade corn tortillas and I love that they offer a small bowl so I have room for either a delicious crispy tripa or a al pastor taco! I love this place. So good!

I've visited several of their locations, and this one is definitely the best in my opinion. I've…read morenoticed the quality of the tacos can be a bit inconsistent between locations, but this spot consistently delivers, which is why I keep coming back. My go-to order here is the fajita tacos with their green sauce. I like to load mine up with the sauce to give them a nice spicy kick. The service at this location is always quick and efficient, which makes the experience even better.

Interior

Kid's Quesadilla

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Assortment of tacos

Maximo

4.6(154 reviews)

2.2 mi•West University

•$$$

Came to Maximo on a weekday around 5:30 and it was pretty quiet at first, but by the time we…read morefinished dinner the place had filled up a lot. It's definitely a smaller, cute neighborhood spot with a really fun vibe. The service was good. Our server was funny, attentive, and made the experience fun. We started with the "corn ribs" appetizer and WOW. Probably one of my favorite corn dishes I've had in a long time. So flavorful and addictive. We also got the "Tiradito de Hamachi" crudo, which was fresh and delicious! For the entree, my friend and I shared the tacos (which comes with your choice of 3). We added an extra taco to make it 4. I was genuinely shocked that the mushroom taco ended up being my favorite because I almost always prefer meat, but it was THAT good. The fried shrimp taco was also amazing. For dessert, we got the tres leches cake. I'm usually not a huge fan of strawberry or fruit toppings on desserts, but the cake itself was really, really good. I ended up just removing the strawberries and eating the cake, which was moist and flavorful. The only downside for me was the drinks. They looked larger than they actually were because of the glassware, and they tasted a little watered down. I had two, and they just weren't very strong or super flavorful. Other than that though, the food and service absolutely made up for it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Definitely worth a visit. The branzino and hamachi crudo were my favorites, but we loved every dish…read moreand drink we ordered. The tres leches was also a great treat and not too sweet. I would also recommend the lump crab dish, guacamole, and shrimp appetizer A really cool concept and service was great. All staff were really friendly and made sure our experience was great. Our server paced out our courses really well and made sure we always had clean plates and silverware. Would definitely come back and try more of the menu There's a small parking lot and also lots of free street parking. The restaurant itself is cute and relatively small

Fish taco

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Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila

3.7(349 reviews)

1.2 mi•Meyerland

Great convenient location right off the freeway. Lots of seating even a back room for a private…read moreparty. Nice staff Israel was exceptional very attentive and personable. Enjoyed the new raspberry margarita and fajitas

Service and atmosphere was excellent. Food was good and filling . Esme was a great waiter…read more 10/10 recommend

Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila - Bar

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Frozen and on the rocks margaritas

El Tiempo Cantina - Richmond

3.8(963 reviews)

3.2 mi•Upper Kirby

Fajitas: 4.3/5. Amazing beef fajitas. Incredibly juicy and…read moretender. Service: 3.5/5. Nice attentive wait staff.

The margarita was fantastic and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. We also ordered the…read morefajitas, which were excellent. The steak tasted like a higher-quality cut than what you typically get at most spots. It is a bit more expensive than what I'm used to paying for Tex-Mex, but the quality and generous portions help justify the price. Service was friendly and helpful throughout the visit, and I also like that they offer a convenient to-go area in the back.

3.2 mi•Upper Kirby, West University

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas Ground Beef Enchiladas

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Mango margaritas

Guadalajara Mexican Grille

4.0(586 reviews)

Been going here for years and the quality still remains. From the fajitas to the combination plates…read moreto the margaritas - they are consistent in the quality and always a favorite with the family. Their service is responsive and always graciously refill the chips and drinks. We've never had to wait long for our food either. Also ask for fresh tortillas as they're always making them. They're worth it. The atmosphere is lovely without being overly loud. I'd always recommend this place to people asking where to eat if they're coming out of town.

We came here on a random Monday and this place was not packed. The service was quick and she was…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. Even though it was not packed, it was still lively and the portion size was perfect for 1. It is a great place to go on a random night, catch up with friends, or if you want to get away from the overcrowded Houston Restuarants that are more about looks than flavor. Blackberry Mojito: 10/10.. Perfectly balanced.. it is mixed well and is sweet enough Lime Beef Fajita: 8/10... The meat was perfectly tinder and had the right hint of lime. I did have to add salt to it.

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Little Pappasito's Cantina

3.8(781 reviews)

3.6 mi•Upper Kirby

The food and the service are consistently good! If you are…read moreeating at Little Pappasito's Cantina, do yourself a favor and ask for Ethan. He is one of the best servers we've ever had. He anticipates what we need before we even have to ask, keeps everything running smoothly, and somehow manages to make it seem effortless. What really sets Ethan apart is his positive attitude and genuine connection with guests. He remembers details, offers great recommendations, and brings a level of enthusiasm that makes the entire experience fun! It's no exaggeration to say he's one of the main reasons we visit nearly every week. If you're looking for great service and consistently great food, we highly recommend both Ethan and Little Pappasito's Cantina.

Went with family on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Had a reservation. Lucky to find a parking…read morespace. That was the good part. Seated at a large round table. Ordered queso, guacamole and fajitas with flour and corn tortillas, quesadillas and a side of grilled veggies. Fairly straightforward for a Mexican restaurant. So, then we waited and waited and waited. Eventually got a few glasses of water, some plates and some silverware. Not enough for the entire party. I guess they were washing the plates and cutlery. The chips and salsa and queso came out with the guacamole. Still waiting for plates for a few in our group. Don't worry they told us. We will bring out more plates and silverware with the fajitas. Then the quesadillas and fajitas came out with the beans and rice, but no tortillas. No flour tortillas. No corn tortillas. And no extra plates. Still washing dishes?? So we kept waiting as we ate in shifts. Like being on call. But we were just a large family seated together at a round table. Eventually, they brought us more silverware so we weren't eating with spoons and they brought out large plates. Like oversized entree plates for our fajitas. We ordered fajitas to go, but there was so much food on the table that we asked for to go boxes. Once. Twice. Three times. Went to the hostess and even to the manager. Still they refused to bring me boxes to take the food to go. My family got impatient, so we finally left. So much food waste. Would have been good for lunch the next day. We LOVE the Original Pappasito's on Richmond and Hillcroft. There is a difference. Worth it to drive not to deal with this lack of customer service. So surprised.

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Los Tios Meyerland

3.5(300 reviews)

1.1 mi•Meyerland

It is delicious! I go there to eat that food and as often as I can. And the service is excellent…read morealso. The place is clean and the staff are very friendly and courteous.

Los Tios Meyerland is a great spot that exudes that Old school Tex Mex elegance of the 70's and…read more80's. It's a neighborhood staple and has been my family's go to spot when we're in the Meyerland area since 1989! I love the service model of these Tex Mex places, every body always asks if you need something not just the waiter. This go round I had the shrimp enchiladas with charro beans and an Ultimate Margarita. My wife had the #6 Combo with cheese enchiladas, puffy queso, and crispy taco. Shrimp Enchiladas are my usual order and it was great as always. The shrimp were crisp and fresh not rubbery or overcooked and the cream sauce and melted cheese on top was rich and flavorful. The Ultimate Margarita was amazing, not too tequila forward and didn't taste like premade mix. My wife loved the puffy queso and cheese enchiladas, I ate her taco and finished off the rest of her plate too. My final note, visit these old school tex mex places while you can because one day they'll be gone, or worse open a trendy rebrand. Then all that's left will be huge corporate chains like Gringo's.

2.7 mi•South Main, Meyerland

Cute interior

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Don Pepe

4.7(268 reviews)

I have been going to Don Pepe for several years and have always loved the food, the quaintness of…read morethe establishment as well as the quality of the food. I am so fortunate to live near Don Pepe. I just returned from Mexico City and having withdrawal from the lack of Mexican food in my kitchen. Don Pepe to the rescue!!! In their new location just around the corner, the menu is much more expansive and I'm on a journey to work my way through that menu. This is not TexMex if that's what you're looking for. This is authentic Mexican food like I enjoyed in Mexico City. The owner who is always present and most often working the counter for orders, is so nice and accommodating. I am a vegetarian and he, without fail, accommodates my request for no meat in any dish. I am addicted to Don Pepe breakfast tacos. Little did I know, there is so much more. I arrived home from Mexico City Tuesday evening. Wednesday I needed my Mexican food fix, so I went straight to Don Pepe for lunch. I had the avocado enchiladas. Outstanding! After eating healthily between Wednesday and today, I needed yet another Don Pepe meal. This time I had the papas con rajas with fresh corn tortillas. AMAZING! I'm not sure I can ever order anything else here. I was a little worried the charm of the previous location would be lost when they relocated. Nope! Charming as ever and stylishly decorated with much of the artwork from the previous location. Wish me luck staying away from Don Pepe! Oh and most importantly, they have quite an array of Mexican candy at the counter where you order! That was a very pleasant surprise and yeah, I bought a piece of candy to take home for dessert.

The consummate neighborhood joint, Tamales Don Pepe ranks up there with some of my favorite…read moremom-and-pop eateries in the city. There is zero pretense here, a regular local crowd, excellent service, and affordable yet tasty food. The surrounding neighborhood is definitely blue collar with tight but dedicated parking that fills up quickly in the mornings. I find the best times are between breakfast and lunch before the crowds really roll in. The format is casual: order at the counter, grab utensils and water and eventually food will be brought to the table. Tamales are some of my favorite foods and Don Pepe has a nice variety of the classics. The verdes with chicken or pork are excellent and go for about $3 each. The vegetarian friendly jalapeño and cheese as well as black bean and cheese are also very good. The more expensive ($6) tamales oaxaqueños are also tasty but not always available. Their other breakfast foods are worth the price of admission alone. They are another outlet for breakfast taco, along with sopes, and huevos platters on preference. Huevos rancheros and divorciados are a nice way to start the morning and on weekends they also have menudo. I find the enchiladas to be a nice surprise and the huaraches and sopes are definitely a thumbs up. The service is always friendly and very efficient. They have a number of family members working the front / back, so it definitely has the vibe of a homey operation. I am certain they take credit cards, but I usually pay in cash. They close in the afternoons around 2pm/3pm so getting in early is always recommended.