Maria's Tacos and More

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I have been coming here for years, and Ninfa's has never failed me! I am always in town working,…read moreand I make it a habit to bring the people I work with here to turn them on to this excellent restaurant. This visit was no different, my workmate and I jumped in an Uber and headed here, we walked in and the place was buzzing, we walked through the different rooms as we were taken to our table, everybody was having a grand time and the atmosphere was positively buzzing. We were sat in the back room with lots of windows and given menus. We ordered Margaritas and were brought chips and salsa.We also ordered queso dip, which was brought with our drinks. The Margaritas were excellent as I remembered and the queso dip was hot and tasty as well. I ordered Fajitas, and they were steaming hot and delicious! The servers were all smiling, helpful and friendly. I love this place!

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation has always held a special place in my family's heart. So good,…read morethey catered my wedding with beef and chicken fajitas, charro and refried beans, and fresh tortillas; all of which my guests still talk about a decade later. That exceptional experience continued a moment ago, when they graciously sat my party 10 minutes before close. Ms. Mayra demonstrated exceptional hospitality, patience, and service. The appetizers, desserts, and tacos al carbon (late-night munchies) were the same best-in-city we remembered.

7.2 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose

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Combo Fajitas - Large

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Margarita

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2(299 reviews)

I went for dinner time. It's a cute intimate setting. Perfect for date night or girls night. The…read morefood was delicious. I ordered the Barbacoa tacos on heirloom corn tortillas. For drinks I ordered a hibiscus margarita... it was so good with the perfect amount of sweetness. Presentation and service were great. Highly recommend to give this place a try

The chilled water is unfiltered tap water, for that fresh from the outdoor water hose taste…read more The bartender was cranking up the music as if he was trying to turn the bar into a club. Mind you, it's a Tuesday night at 9pm. Flautas de pollo were bland AF chicken. Poasted, shredded with no salt to save its life. They could drown the flautas in a green salsa but blandness of the flautas can't be covered. Rice? Basic. Beans? Boring. Underseasoned flautas + basic rice + boring beans = mediocre food Add $50-$60 all in, it's overpriced mediocre food. Had the food been well seasoned, there would have been no food complaints. When a restaurant sends out so so food, it's like tying its own shoe laces and tripping over itself. You had 1 job: prepare your own kitchen menu well. They did not understand the assignment. Houston is full of mediocre tex mex; this place joins the list of one and done places. If you look at the plate where the flautas was served on, the plate is chipped in different places. 3 years in business, they should have new plates rotating in to take out the damaged plates from reaching diners. Now what happened next could create the scene for a future TV show: Dining Room Nightmares. These two bar flies arrived and started narrating their reality tv life which includes fights, arguments, and dumb things they are doing. Shameless, loud AF, unapologetic, very much in their FAFO era. The male bartender egging them on as if he were that enthusiastic bestie, that enables bad life choices. In the spirit of "oh no you didn't girl." hahaha What makes it worse is that these two women are bartender friends. The mentality is "the customer is always right" so that if they are loud, obnoxious, crude, it is what the customer chooses to do. Meanwhile, I was just trying to eat flautas and churros with my mom not trying to become an aspiring Netflix documentarian. Dining Room Nightmares remains a concept, without a TV show pilot. Dining out should not require a documentary to document how LOUD, CRUDE, and how LONG they were misbehaving that evening. We should not need video receipts to capture mayhem in the middle of dinner. Apparently, it's a taste issue to not want to hear 30 minutes of dropping f bombs, b&:&;, and all manner of expletive language. I am not expecting Disney standards, but basic common consideration to diners. For fact checking purposes, the facts from this diner remain: - Tap water - Mediocre food. - Overpriced - Mismanagement of bad drinkers Juan, later goes on to says the water is filtered. The comedy writes itself: "The water filters are sooooo old, you cannot tell the water is filtered." hahaha. It shows how restaurant maintenance is cutting corners and skipping basics. Come on now, all it takes is 1-3 sips to know tap water is tap water. No PhD in water needed.

Right side entry

Rice & Beans

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Chicken Enchiladas

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3.9(901 reviews)

4.0 mi•The Heights

This is our go-to place for Mexican food, or Tex-Mex. The El Presidente is a large steak with all…read morethe trimmings...comes out on a hot skillet still cooking! The fajita burritos with refried beans, pico, cheese or red sauce is also super delicious. The chips and warm salsa will get you too. The margaritas are stiff and get the job done. The staff are very friendly and aim to please. This is a regular place for us and I don't plan on changing any time soon. The place is fairly large and fairly spaced out. Let me know if you can pronounce the name....

Ay dios mío. La comida aquí es perfecto. Gracias Perla!…read more I met friends here for a late dinner and was blown away by the drinks and the food. Even with a party of five our food was brought out less than twenty minutes after ordering. In addition to the fajitas for one that were so good that my mom ate my leftovers, my cucumber spice margarita was superb. I would come back for that and the shrimp alone.

7.6 mi•Upper Kirby, West University

Queso + Beef

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Fajita Salad

Guadalajara Mexican Grille

4.0(595 reviews)

It was our first time trying this restaurant and we loved it! The fajitas were delicious and full…read moreof flavor. Belinda was super sweet and attentive, and you can clearly tell she cares about her customers and making sure they have a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

juan was amazing! he made sure that we were taken care of! i love great food, but its the service…read morethat brings me back! it wasn't my birthday but we ordered fajitas anyways because guadalajara has a special on wednesdays for beef and steak fajitas!! in this economy, its an exceptional deal, and can comfortably feed 3-4 ppl! i would absolutely recommend stopping by! the tortillas are fresh, the sangria is strong, the food is filling and flavorful! thanks again juan! bon appétit c.

6.0 mi•Montrose, River Oaks

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

4.2(699 reviews)

•$$$

The world is full of Mexican restaurants…read more Most are some version of Tex-Mex in a family-friendly, relatively similar environment. Nothing wrong with that. Mexican Sugar breaks that mold completely. This is the most legit, wonderful, bougie, over-the-top Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. This was my second trip to Mexican Sugar. The first was in Grapevine. After this visit to the Montrose location, I have officially decided that when I am in Texas, I will seek these places out. They are that good. First, dress up. I doubt there is an actual dress code, but this is not the place where I am showing up looking like I just finished mowing the yard. Come here to be seen. Come here to show out a little. The place is beautiful and has that kind of vibe. Second, the drinks. Hell yes. Fancy, creative, excellent, and impressive enough for even the person who has seen every ridiculous cocktail presentation imaginable. And then there is the food. My God, the food. The salsa and queso are legit AF. The street corn is heaven in a bowl. Get several orders. I am serious. One is not enough. The carne asada was amazing. Honestly, I could keep going, but at some point this review is just going to become me yelling about how much I love Mexican Sugar. I LOVE MEXICAN SUGAR. OK, YOU GET THE IDEA. WHY AM I YELLING? BACK TO THE REVIEW.... Service was excellent too. The place is huge and was absolutely packed, but our server stayed attentive and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Make a reservation. Park in the nearby garage. Dress nice. Order the drinks. Get the street corn. Then get more street corn. Who is ready for another trip to Houston? I'll book the reservation at Mexican Sugar.

Went to Mexican Sugar for a friend's birthday with a pretty big group, and overall we had a great…read moretime! Our server was really nice and did a good job keeping up with such a large table, especially with the restaurant being so busy. The restaurant was pretty packed and definitely loud, but it made for a fun, lively atmosphere for a birthday celebration. The food was solid, and the drinks were definitely a highlight--they were fun and had some creative options. Overall, I'd say it's a good place for a group celebration if you're looking for good food, fun drinks, and a lively atmosphere!

Machete Margarita

Arepas

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Mexican Sugar - beautiful lighting

Maximo

4.6(186 reviews)

8.6 mi•West University

•$$$

One of the harder reservations to get, especially now with their Michelin but I can see why. We…read morelanded a brunch reservation one Saturday, early afternoon - so it was more like a late lunch but we were glad to get in. The restaurant itself is small, and a bit dark. We sat across the way on their little tent set-up. It was bright, air conditioned, and decorated nicely for a tent; you honestly don't even know besides the windows. Service was quick - we ordered and our dishes came out in at a steady pace. Now the guacamole, so simple but one of the best guac I've tasted in awhile. With tomatillo chimichurri and todo seasoning served with tostadas, it was delightful. I would go back just for the guac. Tiradito de Hamachi - a Crudo with green apple ponzu, pickled jazz apples and chile and lime. So fresh and yummy! Hearts of Palm salad was refreshing and packed with so much flavor. We enjoyed it so much. Steak and Eggs had to is amazing sauce and was cooked perfectly. Masa cornbread was fantastic with a chorizo gravy. The texture was wonderful on them. We also had masa pancakes - perfectly fluffy, gritty like cornbread, my son loved it! The peach and cream on top was great but you can eat this thing by itself. Lightly sweetened and spectacular. Overall, we had an amazing meal and couldn't wait to go back to try their dinner selection. Kudos to the chef.

Maximo is always great! Highly recommended for anyone looking for brunch or dinner. The ambiance is…read morechill, the service is great, and the staff are friendly and very attentive. The food is excellent, and honestly, everything is great! If you're in the area, you should definitely stop by. The photos look great, but experiencing it for yourself is even better. Self parking next to it and reservations are best . I've been before and was seated outside due to not having reservations.

Tres Leches

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Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

Dona Leti's

4.0(690 reviews)

4.3 mi•The Heights

SOFT SERVE MARGARITAS!! these were delicious…read more i also tried the birria plate, it was juicy, filling and yummy. defineitly expect some side of grease with everything you get, but it makes it so delicious. the plate was huge and became my lunch for the next day as well. the server we got was so nice and made sure we felt comfortable during the busy rush as we were sat right next to the people waiting. on busy nights, def expect a LONGGG wait and they make their online waitlist unavailable ok busy days. idk if it's worth the long wait but i would def come back on a non busy night.

I ordered a surf and turf burrito, and for 25$ I expected a better tasting burrito…read more I dont know if that's how the burrito is supposed to come but mine only included meat cheese and rice. The menu stated it would come with cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. Maybe it was just so busy I got the wrong food.

Bar

Street Taco

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Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

Ambriza

4.5(1.8k reviews)

13.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Veteran-owned & operated

Visited Ambriza for the first time and it honestly impressed me. The ambiance is really nice --…read morewarm, lively, and just a cool place to sit and enjoy a meal. Service was top‑notch, especially from Maritza, who took great care of us the entire time. Since it was our first visit, they surprised us with complimentary street corn, and it was fantastic. We ordered the veggie and the Pastel Azteca. Everything tasted fresh, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't love the Pastel Azteca, but I've never had it before, so that's more about my taste than the dish itself. Overall, great service, great vibe, and really good food. I'd definitely come back.

No notes for this restaurant. Went to dinner for my sisters…read morebirthdays and every was amazing. Food, great quality Drinks, delicious Ambiance, friendly Staff, helpful and amazing It's cute how they give a small street corn if you've never been there. If I'm ever back in Houston (I'm from CA), I will definitely be back. Their margaritas are amazing!!

7.6 mi•Museum District, Montrose

Veggie enchiladas

TEQUILA Wall

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Street corn

Candente - Museum District

4.1(652 reviews)

Anytime you greet me at the door, it's a plus! Another hidden gem in Houston, the customer is Grade…read moreA and the food along with soft and not too loud music playing to fit restaurant. I love the fact that they were ready with vegan options and they did not miss. My dish was the Bow tie pasta loaded with veggies and flavor that transport you what you would think fearing in Italy would be like. Me thinking I would need a doggy bag and my stomach saying not today. The food freshly prepared and served. Also my cup stayed filled as well. They also have sufficient parking at the facility, so no valeting or pay meters. This one definitely goes on the list of returns. So, until the next time!! Bye - Bye!

This was probably the worst restaurant experience I have had in a while…read more Let me preface this by saying I am a gm in the restaurant industry while my husband has been in management and serving for the last 15 years. This is an industry we strive to make better and create memorable experiences for customers. Tonight was definitely an experience to remember but it was not a positive one. To start my mother in law and sister In law arrived at 730 while my husband, mother and myself arrived at 745. I missed the server (Aisha's) greet which would given me more insight Into her ability to be personable because when we arrived she was anything but. Hardly a smile, but she did make sure to try to upsell which I did appreciate as a manager. It seemed she was more of an order taker than an experience maker which is fine but for a restaurant like candante I would hope you would seek out more than the bare minimum. I wish I could say the service was the only issue but it was not. The story continues. They sat us at table 12 which was the second booth from the back which was fine since we couldn't see the bathrooms but not ideal. Apparently this was the area for the servers to do side work and start closing first. I understand rolling silverware but you don't have to bang it right behind us while I'm trying to take a bite of my fajita taco. As soon as I did take a bite I realized the beans were ice cold and to my dismay my mothers food was cold as well. She asked them to heat it up after waiting for ten minutes to flag our waitress which we never found which was why we flagged a busboy. Not to mention our food was delivered without tortillas, prebussing or plates which we also had to flag a busboy for. The waitress did not come back until about fifteen minutes after we recieved our food and when she did she made sure to ask if we want any more food because the kitchen is closing. We only had our food for fifteen minutes and it felt like she was rushing us to get out. When we told her no she proceeded to come back at 837 and ask again. At this point I couldn't eat. They were stacking chairs to my left while people were sweeping to my right and in front of me I have a waitress that is making us feel like we are not only inconveniencing her but a bother. Mind you she was not rude but In these situations you need to be able to bounce back and gauge your audience. I am disappointed to say the least especially because I never saw a manager nor did they stop by once. It's important to touch all of your tables to ensure they are being served up to standards. We did end up staying until 945 because people were staring at us directly In front of our table. I understand labor and how cuts work but that's the name of the game. Sometimes I have let customers stay hour to an hour and a half after we close. It's not ideal but my needs are not more important than my customers. I really hope you all work on your service standards, table touching, and food standards as well.

6.1 mi•Fourth Ward, Montrose

When in Rome

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Skinny margarita (large)

Toca Madera

4.0(689 reviews)

•$$$

Free WiFi

Live music

We came to celebrate a birthday and the experience was one for the books! DJ was amazing! Super…read morefriendly, made sure that we were comfortable, and gave some excellent suggestions! The food was the delicious and and drinks were flowing! Definitely a hidden gem.

This is definitely a place you go for the vibes and the aesthetic versus the food. Not that the…read morefood was bad, but it wasn't the best Mexican I have ever had. Definitely come for the happy hour and make a reservation and show up on time. We didn't have one, but only had to wait a few minutes for a table. However, we did witness two girls come in with a reservation and were 15 minutes late. She told them they could be put on the list or they could go to the bar. They chose the bar, but there were so many table options once we got seated I'm not sure why she just didn't sit them? Back to the food. We ordered three tacos, queso, one shot, and six margaritas between the three of us during happy hour and the bill was over $100. If I were to come back I would come for the drinks. They were better than the food and decently priced for happy hour. Go somewhere else for a meal/apps.

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Went tonight for an early dinner with the fiancée. Delicious food at the right price. It helps if…read moreyou speak Spanish. Will be back!!

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