Great experience at Mi Bella Honduras! My boyfriend and I have been to several Honduran restaurants…read moreand Mi Bella Honduras is a worthy contender. It is located in a shopping center, so lots of parking available. When you enter, the restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. He ordered the carne asada and I ordered a fried chicken dish with plantains (I've had at other Honduran restaurants but can't remember the name). Mi Bella Honduras made my dish very well - the portion was large and I liked that the chicken was on top of the plantains to capture all the flavor. The sauce was delicious too, almost like a Cane's sauce but Honduran. Great food and good experience!

Absolutely delicious!! We were so impressed with our meals here and the friendly kind service. We…read morewill definitely be back!

The old phrase "don't judge a book by its cover " fits Saldivia's…read more From the outside, it looks like a little mom n pop place. But from the inside.... I picked up a customer of mine and he said let's go to a small South American place just down the street. From the outside, didn't look like much. From the inside, much bigger and certainly a South American flair. World Cup is going on so all the TVs had that on. Tons of wines sitting out , mostly Malbecs, my fav. Just a great vibe. But on to the main course. We both had the steak picanha. Med Rare. On my. Good Lord. This was awesome. I generally don't eat steaks out as they are overpriced and not cooked to my liking. The chef did an awesome job. Med Rare - spot on. Perfecto. I've been to Argentina many times in business and eaten many great steaks, this can be included in that. I know, I know...people swear by Pappa's Steak or Taste of Texas, but this small, unassuming place tops them all. And a fantastic SA wine list. Please give them a try. Will not be disappointed.

Came here for lunch and got their Monday lunch menu special. While waiting for my soup, I was…read moreserved half of a warm baguette. Yummy! The lunch menu came with a choice of either soup or salad, which I got the lentil soup. The soup was thick and hearty. It was very good. My steak was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The sides were well-seasoned too. The size of the steak, to me, was sufficient and considered big for a lunch menu. I had a triple chocolate tres leches after my steak. It was the perfect ending. I received warm and excellent service throughout my lunch. The restaurant is big and suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus point.

Amazing food. My wife is from Colombia and she 100% approves. The Colombian sausage is spot on…read more Plus they have Lulo juice! You can get it with water(which I prefer) or with milk which the wife likes better( tastes like a milkshake).

DEEELICIOUS. We were one of the two groups dining in, but it took at least 30 min for our food to…read morecome out. Even the tostones took at least 20 min, and that was the app... despite the slow service, the food really hit the spot. The tostones were phenomenal and were served with a tangy, sweet sauce. The bistec a caballo was filling and satisfying. The meat was tender and flavor. The yuccas were crispy. I enjoyed every part of the dish!

I was working in the area and remembered the delicious coconut drink I had gotten a while back. I…read morewent in to get a pupusa. The line was quite long as it was lunchtime. I also ordered a passion fruit drink. The pupusa is served with curtido and tomato salsa. It was quite tasty. The passion fruit drink was too sweet. All the tables were dirty. They don't have plastic knives, only forks. It doesn't make sense. I needed a knife for the pupusa. It was too messy to eat with my hand. Also, they have food that needs to be cut. The small grocery store has lots of Salvadoran and Honduran products including a bakery, fruits and vegetables, cheese, medicines and more.

Ruth tiene una actitud horrible. Sus compañeras tenían q repetirle mi orden como tres veces para q…read morelo hiciera, Una compañera hasta le mencionó q nos atendiera bien porque desde el principio era bien grosera. Le pedí un arroz con leche y me pone todo leche y nada de arroz, muy horrible!

Must come every time I'm in Houston!! Full bar, mojito, cosmo, café Colombiano, limonada de coco to…read morequench your thirst. Arepas, empanadas, tostones if you're feeling snacky! Chuleta, soup, bandeja de paisa, bisteque if you're hungry! So. Many. Good. Choices. If you're down to try more, there's so much on the menu you might want to explore! Service is always welcoming and friendly & don't forget to stop by the bakery on the way out for delicious deserts & plaintain chips are a MUST get fresh and delish! Enjoy!

Great service, the juices were 10/10. Had the jugo de lulo and limonada de coco…read more Food is very good and they give you a generous amount.

I have learned that the places that look a little suspicious from the outside often end up being…read morethe biggest surprises when it comes to food. This place is definitely not located in a fancy area, and I have to admit, I had second thoughts the moment I pulled into the crowded and chaotic parking lot. Located in the heart of Latino Town in Spring Branch, the atmosphere immediately reminded me of back home (Venezuela). The vibe is different, authentic, and familiar in the best way. I trusted the process because this spot had been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Once you make it through the parking adventure and walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised by a small, quaint, clean, and charming restaurant. The aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to convince me I had made the right choice. We were seated right away during a busy lunch hour. The staff works together as a team, and the service was efficient and attentive. But, of course, the star of the show was the food. I had a steak cooked to perfection with sweet plantains, and it was absolutely delicious. They offer an extensive menu featuring flavors from Argentina to Venezuela, with plenty of options to choose from. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and in a timely manner. If you are in the Spring Branch area and craving grilled, savory, authentic food, this is definitely a place to check out. I will absolutely be coming back. A true hidden gem!

And we're off! Today we kicked off our "A to Z International Dining Adventure"! We're planning to…read moreeat our way around the world, choosing a different country for each letter of the alphabet at restaurants around town. Houston has an amazing international dining scene and we won't have any problem finding food to match all 26 countries. Today we started with "A is for Argentina" at Pampa Grill & Market in Houston on Hammerly. We were thrilled to start our journey with newlyweds our son and daughter‑in‑law. We all shared freshly baked bread with chimichura sauce and marinated vegetables salsa criolla, delicious empanadas of all sorts, the Argentina Grill parrillada platter, and flan and Nutella crepes for dessert. Pampa Grill & Market is a beloved family-owned neighborhood gem run by Argentine owners. Definitely a fabulous experience all around. Pampa serves wine, but they also allow BYOB, so we brought a delicious 2022 Decero Remelinos Malbec and John and Katherine brought a lovely white blend, also from Argentina. Weare going to have so much fun taking this food journey together! "B" takes us to Brazil in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

Sal y Pimienta was a wonderful place to brunch with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. The…read morefood was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and delightful. Their service was highly attentive and very friendly. The ambiance was cozy, chic, and they had a few private dining areas for larger groups. We will be back!

I came for Houston Restaurant Week. We made a reservation…read morethrough their website for 9:15pm on a Friday. We arrived at 9:00pm and the person who greets you at the restaurant was extremely rude. "Oh you have a reservation?" "Well I know you don't have a reservation, I have nothing here and we close at 10." To which I proceeded to take out my confirmation, but also said hey if you can't seat us it's not a problem we can go. He said no no and proceeded to take us to a table. Maybe we were late? I'm not sure. The website offered reservations even later, and others walked in after us. Who knows... Besides that, the food was ok. The appetizer empanadas and calamari were ok. Nothing to want to have again, I've had better. The lamb ossobuco with polenta was tasty and a big portion. My husband's beef brochettes weren't cooked to his liking. The rice that came with it was delicious. Good wine pairing for both entrees. Figs and mascarpone dessert was not to my liking. The mascarpone was heavy on the lemon. It took over the whole palate. Chocolate ganache cake was good. Was the quality worth the price? Not for me.

Delicious food. A little more on the pricey side but I think this food is worth the money. I loved…read morethe fried plantains. The space was good for small or larger groups and the service was friendly and fast.

Really good and authentic Peruvian food and drinks! Pisco Sour was spot on! The Ceviche and Lomo…read moreSaltado are an absolute MUST if one never had Peruvian food. It was our 1st time here and we will go back to try the other meals!

Some food tastes good. Some food tastes like home…read more Let me start here: I do NOT eat just anybody's Haitian food. I've tried Haitian spots all over Texas trying to find something that comes close to what I grew up eating. There was one place years ago that I really liked, but they eventually shut down. So when Griot Gardens opened and I realized how close their food came to home, I was HAPPY. Great ambiance, great flavors, great company & great eats! Their food is probably the closest I've found to my mom's cooking, and that means a lot to me. There was a time when I came here often, especially when I was missing my mom. I'd grab some food and, for a little while, it felt like my mom had just fed me. That alone should tell you how close to home the food hits for me. And the food actually backs it up. This is authentic Haitian food with the flavors I expect when somebody tells me I'm about to eat Haitian food. Again, I don't play about that. Right now, my favorite is the seafood legume with white rice and plantain. Definitely recommend. I also recommend the griot bowl, and if you see kabrit, get into that too. You really have options depending on what you're in the mood for. Don't skip over everything else either. They have Haitian juices, sweets and other treats, so I usually end up looking around to see what else I can leave with. Another thing I really love is that they host events that bring the Haitian community together. If you're from out of town and looking to connect with other Haitians, this is a great place to start. And even if you've been here forever, sometimes you just want to be around your people, hear the music, eat the food and get a little taste of home again. I really appreciate that Griot Gardens creates space for that. For me, this place is more than somewhere to grab food. Sometimes I want Haitian food because I'm hungry, and sometimes I want Haitian food because I miss my mom and I want something familiar. Griot Gardens has been able to give me a little piece of that. And one more time for the people in the back: I do NOT eat everybody's Haitian food. So if I'm recommending it, I mean it.

The fritay platter as seen on TikTok was really good especially the fried pork despite the long…read morewait time which shows that they make almost everything from scratch. I noticed that it was very quiet inside and the opening time of 11:00 am is misleading since the kiosk wouldn't let me order until 11:30 am. Despite that, I enjoyed the food since Haitian food is hard to come by. On the other hand, this restaurant's long wait times to get food after ordering may put people who is time-strapped off.

Growing up in Houston, I would always see Marini's whenever my family and I drove by the old…read morelocation. As I got older, I would pass by it myself and always wanted to stop in...but life kept being life and I just never seemed to have the free time. I was finally able to stop by yesterday! I absolutely loved how the decor starts from the outside...it immediately draws you into the experience. The inside is vibrant, full of life and just feels welcoming. I was warmly greeted as I walked in. I headed toward the register and on my left I saw something that immediately caught my eye: Alfajores. Now, Alfajores are these wonderful sandwich cookies that are especially popular in Argentina and Uruguay. They're unique because they're traditionally made with cornstarch rather than just flour, giving them that wonderfully tender texture. They're filled with dulce de leche and often coated in shredded coconut. Some are even perfumed with lemon zest, depending on the region. I knew immediately that I'd be getting some. I ordered the Gaucho and the Chicken Diablo. The service was cordial and sweet: big smiles and a genuinely warm demeanor. The young lady told me my order would be ready shortly. She gave me an exact number of minutes, but I honestly forgot how many she said! I then turned around and, lo and behold, it all clicked. It was called "Marini's" because of the owners. To my surprise, there was a painting of a face I recognized. Years ago, my family and I attended a church called Centro Familiar Cristiano. Marcelo Marini! He has the kind of face you don't forget--very recognizable and distinctive. I thought it was lovely to discover that he was one of the owners. I only wish I had known years ago that this was his family's business. I absolutely loved how the restaurant is decorated. The writing that guests have left on the walls gives the place so much heart and personality. I've never been to Argentina, but Marini's gives me the impression of being a little getaway...a small glimpse of what it might feel like to experience Argentine culture. The young lady who took my order brought everything out with another smile. The Gaucho was fabulous. It was well seasoned and I loved the added detail of the olives. The chicken was shredded, tender and well seasoned too. The crust was crispy without being greasy. I also really enjoyed the chimichurri and the red sauce, which had a pleasant little kick of heat. And the Alfajores were spot on: tender cookies, rich dulce de leche filling and that coating of coconut that gives them such a wonderful finishing touch. I really enjoyed my visit to Marini's. Next time, I need to eat inside so I can fully enjoy the atmosphere while I eat-maybe with a glass of Malbec.

This place has been on my radar for a long time and finally stopped today. That was best decision I…read moremade all day. The place was tucked off in plaza I had to get up in there and was so pleasantly surprised. So cozy and cute. They have a great selection of empanadas and all the ones I had were sooooooo good. The spinach was a little juicier than I anticipated but everything was made so fresh. The Tia Maria and eggplant were my favorites and the sauces were a great addition in flavor. The dessert empanada sweet potatoes was top tier. The filling was just sweet enough, definitely want to taste the others, especially since they make their own fruit fillings. I can see how they've been around for so long. New customer alert !