I was in a facility getting a minor procedure and I had to be lightly sedated which did not allow me to drive myself to and from my appointment, so my wife drove me there and hung out while I was getting the procedure done. Neither one of us had eaten and we were both starving. We had decided that when I was released we would just go to the restaurant that was in the same parking lot as the facility. I had been to the restaurant before, had fajitas and they were served bloody raw and was just disgusting so I Never went back. We mentioned where we were planning to go to some of the staff members and they said do not go there and that it was too expensive for the type of Mexican food that they serve you. Then they all suggested Maria Rita's. My wife and I had never heard of it before so we asked where it was and it was located 2min down the street. When we got there it was packed, but we decided to thug it out and wait for a table, this also gave us time to troll the parking lot and land a killer parking spot as people left. We finally got the notice that our table was ready. The inside was clean, awesome and had a savory aroma mixed with a Smokey grill Oder that just made us even more hungry than we already were. We both ordered this dish that came with fajitas and bacon wrapped shrimp with a cheese sauce that was Truly Amazing! When I finally was able to take a bite of one of the four gigantic shrimp after I completely destroyed my fajitas, I thought that I was going to pass out from the ecstasy that the flavor profile from that shrimp that overwhelmed my senses! We both enjoyed our meal,(obviously) and I can't end this review without mentioning how attentive, nice and unexpected table side manor that the staff had displayed despite being overwhelmed with a full house crowd. A truly epic experience. Please dig deep for a tip, they deserve it. Enjoy!! read more

Great food excellent service I will be back.Didn't have to wait long for my food.Close to home

Excellent service. Waiter Roberto was fantastic. We normally love Gringos or Red River Cantina but we're so impressed by the service and food quality at Maria Rita's restaurant. Alberto was the best waiter I've ever had at any restaurant. Best service we have ever had at any restaurant. read more

The staff were very nice and welcoming. But the food was dry and flavorless, almost like everything was microwaved. I got chicken flautas and they were so dry my first bite took over a minute to chew enough to swallow. read more

Thank you Yelp. Passed by here all the time for YEARS. Saw a review about the strong margaritas and huge portion sizes. It's true! The atmosphere waa great too. Lively on a Wednesday evening. Food was yummy. Loved that they had mole enchiladas. AND we had an amazing server!!!! As we were leaving, there was a mariachi band preparing to play. Fun times! read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was in Houston, TX for one night heading to Galveston, TX for a Cruise. Someone local recommended this spot. The food was delicious with great flavor. The service was excellent from beginning to end. They music been played by a live band that game around to each table. It was a wonderful experience. If you're in the area, go by and check them out. read more

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Shantel was our waitress. What a delight. Warm chips, great salsa. Delicious food. What better place can Maria and Rita have a lunch?!

Tried the beef and chicken fajita tacos. Both were amazing, the beef was very tender and chicken very juicy. The refried beans and rice was pretty good too. Both salsas that came with chips good too. We will definitely be back. read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Maria Rita's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decent Mexican food. The salsas are a little bland. The flour tortillas were pretty thick. The shrimp brochette were pretty big and tasty. Portion sizes were decent. Service was good. Free parking lot. It's kind of loud inside. A mariachi band came in and walked around to solicit songs from the tables. read more

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The food was tasty and the service was great. My wife has a food allergy and one of the people in charge, Mario, came over personally adjusted my wife's to accommodate her. He checked in in us to make sure all was good. We really appreciated it. It is always a lively place for family and friends. It has a good environment. The Surf and turf enchiladas were delicious with a white sauce. The black beans were the best I have had. read more

I thought the street tacos and churros were really good. They were also generous with the free chips and condiments. My only issue was with the grease under the tacos (to-go), which made them a bit soggy. Just some wax paper may have helped. I would come back for sure next time I'm in the area. read more

Pros: The food!! Oh my gosh!! It was so good! Margaritas (house) were also good, but we suspect they use Everclear vs. Tequila in them. The prices of our entire order really surprised us! Much cheaper than expected and for that amount of food! WOW! Cons: At first, service was good. As time went on, our waiter either forgot about us or he was too busy. It took way to long to get our ticket even after we asked for it. The place is very loud, so don't go to have a conversation. Even yelling at each other across the table, we could barely hear each other. Overall, we would recommend and we would probably visit again in the future. read more

Found this restaurant on Yelp. Extensive menu. Great food. Phenomenal desserts. Service was great. There were even some live mariachis when we went. Highly recommended read more

The food was super good , had plenty of flavor, a good portion, and reasonably priced. The free chips are a bonus! The server was super nice and respectful and was very attentive. The place also has free ice cream for all customers which is cool. Overall , a great place to go to will definitely return! read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Texican Sampler Chicken Enchilada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great fast friendly service food was amazing !! Highly recommend the enchiladas!!! And salsa.

Came in to spend some time While waiting on for my flight Everything was ok The server was great Food is ok medium shitty But some lady named Alexa heavy set and blondish hair Came to me saying you cant smoke or vape in the restaurant after i set here for almost 3 hours and haven't done that once because she saw it on the table Absolutely rude unacceptable And honestly i was gonna spend more money here and sit for another hour but that absolutely made the environment hostile. Come eat go this is the equivalent as a Mexican truck stop lol read more

Food: I had chips, salsa, and queso which tasted good and fresh. I appreciate how either they don't add salt to the chips or very little. My waitress suggested the mini assortment of 4 Margaritas. I liked the classic and the strawberry the most. Excellent suggestion from my waitress. Service: Initially, I was a bit skeptical (I always am whenever I speak to someone in Spanish and they answer me in English). I had to be intentional and asked her to speak to me in Spanish and she did. Ambiance: Loud yet seems like a fun and friendly environment. Big TV screens everywhere and folks watching the ball game and getting rowdy...loved it! The icing on the cake was a conversation I had with another waitress who behaved as is she were a manager. She had such a nice demeanor, beautiful smile, and positive attitude. We had a conversation that could be interpreted as something negative but it was actually a beautiful experience. I asked 1,000 questions and she answered thoughtful yet truthful. I wish I could remember her name but I can't. She had long black curly hair and wore her demeanor as "boss chic". Excellent service!!! read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Mini Margarita Samplers - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not for us. The ambiance and good tejano music reeled me in. The food was mid! Green avocado salsa was not spicy, chips definitely not fresh. Ordered, enchiladas, street tacos and tamales. Messed up the tacos, forgot the sides. May, and I use that lightly, try again because we didn't get a drink this time. Best part was the free ice cream at the end. read more

Service started out great. Received food quickly along with drinks. Food was great! Server seemed to get overwhelmed with other tables and took forever to get our ticket. Also it was solid that we couldn't even hear each other talking at our booth. For this reason we will not go back. read more

My daughter and I ate here in January 2025. We took an Uber from the airport there to eat and wait for friends to join us as we were all headed to a cruise the next day. The staff were amazing with accommodating us! We had suitcases and our friends had suitcases. We waited for yet two more pairs of our group and the whole while we were taken such good care of. The staff waited on all of us with such friendliness and not once acted put-out by the large crowd, the suitcases, the different arrival times and the fact we took up a large area for a few hours! Two of the waiters and waitresses were very friendly and helpful in answering many questions we had about the area, the cruise, etc. I hate it I can't remember their names! If you are flying to the Houston Hobby airport- do yourself a favor, eat there. The food and service are great! read more

Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices. A bit loud with the music but we're seniors

The best margaritas on the south. Delicious! Their service is always friendly and attentive. They truly work as a collective team. Overall, I love the ambiance in here. Perfect for a cute, quick date night read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Margarita Flight - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nataly was our amazing server! Out of towners looking for a good meal definitely need to try this! Busy but great service, let us try the poblano cream (MUST try) before ordering it with my mariachanga. Fajitas were hot and tasty! Will definitely come back when in Houston read more

Why oh why is this restaurant far away from me? I was working in the area and found this well-rated place nearby. I was seated in a booth for two diners. I'm glad they have small booths for single diners. I was served chips and salsa. Cautiously I dipped a chip into each salsa. They are very mild in spiciness. And the chips are not greasy at all. I ordered spinach enchiladas. They come with poblano sauce but I switched to tomatillo. The green sauce was not spicy at all. The rice was well made and the vegetarian black beans were delicious. There were plenty of families eating lunch on Friday because the kids were off from school. If I'm ever in the area, I'll stop to dine there. read more

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Great ambiance loud because of mariachis , service if its busy you're going to wait a bit 20 plus minutes we waited 1 hour it was full . The food was pretty good the rice was cold but food is decent not a huge fan of Tex Mex food but this is one of the few I've actually enjoyed . These 2 plates had a combination with shrimp and crawfish tales not bad , not bad at all . Recommended the drinks here are good as well from what I was told . read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Staff were friendly and helpful and the Chara beans and salsa were great. Unfortunately, the "fajita enchilada" had nothing "fajita about them. They had no peppers or onions and the meat was very tough. There was a lot of it though, which was great (just wish it wasn't so well done and tough). read more

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This spot is a really good Tex Mex restaurant. It's been a minute since I've been to one and each time I come here I'm very impressed. They have a Mariachi Band for ambiance so you feel like your in Mexico...Love it! The food is amazing and the customer service is wonderful. Enjoy! read more

My husband and I have been here 4 times over the last couple of months and we highly recommend giving them a try! Food we have ordered has been tasty and seasoned well; Margaritas- flights and two other sizes - Yummmmy! Service is attentive and it's a festive atmosphere! Can accommodate large parties. Cheers! read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - One of their salads - fresh produce! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Omg last I checked this was a RESTAURANT.. not a 51% sports bar .... omg i sit w the regulars at the bar and for over 3 hours about 6 women were at the bar .. they were loud and screaming and. cackling for over 3 hours !! NO ONE ASKED THEM TO QUITE DOWN!! IF U WANT TO BE A SPORTS BAR 51% keep that KIND OF BUSINESS .. other wise there are about 10 regulars that were annoyed ama disgusted that the manager did not make any attempt to say something.. I WILL SPEND MY MONEY ELSEWHERE read more

Lunch on the road in and around Houston. Solid Mexican food. Large portions and a cool vibe inside. Service was outstanding. Good was tasty. Chips and salsa were top notch. I'd come back here again. read more

WOW!! We celebrated Cinco de Mayo at the office today and I must say the food was TOP SHELF. the only thing missing was a frozen margarita with a salted rim. But since I'm working now, see you after 5 Maria! read more

Food was delicious and our server Chantel was awesome If we lived here we would go there all the time!

Very tasty pozole and flautas. Didn't try their margaritas but they are well known for them. When on a Friday night and it was packed and very loud. Over yummy. read more

The food was excellent and plentiful. Parking was challenging but a good sign that they had plenty of business. Keeping on our regular date night agenda. read more

This was my first experience with Texas Mexican food and I must say I'm impressed. Big portions, fun atmosphere, and the rice and beans tasted great. Was easily on par with the CA Mexican I'm used to. The salsas were possibly my favorite part... great pico de gallo. Not enough tortillas though; a side usually comes with 4. read more

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I came on Cinco for the Silver Patron margaritas and they were good and strong. The queso and chips and salsa was also good but nothing to get excited over. The ambiance was quite lively and we had wonderful service by our waitress. I would recommend and be back to this place. read more

Came here for lunch and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Our server was a little dramatic while taking our order and serving the food but he did make good recommendations for drinks. I would highly recommend the hibiscus margarita. It was on the sweeter side but had a good hibiscus flavor. I ordered the fish tacos and it was a lot of food, easily sharable! The fish was grilled perfectly and the toppings and sauces added a nice crunch and tang to the dish. read more

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Our truck was broke in while parked in front of the restaurant. Their 'security' didn't care and the manager cared less. I've loved this place but will never go there again. BEWARE read more

Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - Classic frozen Maria Rita with raspberry!!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic Tex mex food in Houston Been there every time I'm in Houston There enchiladas, chili Reano there fajitas is fantastic including there chips and salsa The service is fantastic, ambience is a bit loud but expected read more

Always good, tasty food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and patrons. Bar tender Eddie always makes a good drink and is friendly too. Restaurant is clean, food service is quick. read more